Activities of Magdalena ADAMOWICZ
Plenary speeches (4)
Facing fake news, populism and disinformation in the EU - the importance of public broadcasting, media pluralism and independent journalism (debate)
Findings of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women on Poland's abortion law (debate)
Foreign interference and hybrid attacks: the need to strengthen EU resilience and internal security (debate)
Need to strengthen rail travel and the railway sector in Europe (debate)
Institutional motions (1)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the devastating floods in central and eastern Europe, the loss of lives and the EU’s preparedness to act on such disasters exacerbated by climate change
Written questions (1)
Fund for the protection and development of the frontier regions of countries bordering Ukraine, Belarus and Russia
Amendments (414)
Amendment 43 #
2023/2068(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas political discourse is increasingly characterized by hate speech, which affects not only political sphere but the functioning of society at large; whereas hate speech and discriminatory rhetoric deepen political polarization and directly normalise and reinforce hatred and violence in society;
Amendment 45 #
2023/2068(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Amendment 46 #
2023/2068(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
Cc. whereas election campaigns provide particularly fertile ground for hate speech and incitement to hatred; whereas political rhetoric being a powerful tool for change is strongly protected by provisions for freedom of expression as an essential democratic right but if used in a hateful and discriminatory manner, it can cause widespread intolerance and hate crimes;
Amendment 60 #
2023/2068(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas media and journalists play a fundamental role in informing both policy and society; whereas normalisation of hate speech in the public sphere demands particular role of balanced and fair media reporting; whereas high ethical standards in journalism and effective self- regulation are key to combat hate speech and disinformation in the media;
Amendment 70 #
2023/2068(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas cyberbullying, online hate speech and violence are on the rise and becoming a threat to the mental and physical health especially of children, teenagers and young adults; whereas in many Member States there are still no sufficient legal tools to fight these crimes;
Amendment 85 #
2023/2068(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas underreporting of hate speech and hate-motivated violence makes it difficult to quantify the extent of the problem and take effective measures to address it;
Amendment 52 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Furthermore, not knowing whether and, if so, to what extent their disability status and formal documents recognising this status may be recognised when travelling to or visiting another Member State, creates uncertainty for them. Ultimately, persons with disabilities may be deterred from exercising their rights of free movement and being fully part of the society .
Amendment 74 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Examples of special conditions or preferential treatment include free access, reduced tariffs, reduced fees or user charges for toll roads/bridges/tunnels, priority access, designated seats in public transport, parks and other public areas, accessible seating in cultural or public events, personal assistance, assistance animals, assistance on the beach to enter the water, support (such as access to braille, audio guides, sign language interpretation), provisions of aids or assistance, loan of a wheelchair, loan of a floating wheelchair, obtaining tourist information in accessible formats, using a mobility scooter on roads or a wheelchair in bike lanes without a fine, etc. Parking conditions and facilities include extended parking or reserved parking spaces. With respect to passenger transport services, in addition to the special conditions or preferential treatment offered to persons with disabilities, in accordance with national legislation or practices, assistance animals, personal assistants or other persons accompanying or assisting persons with disabilities (or reduced mobility) may travel free of charge or be seated, where practicable next to the person with disabilities.
Amendment 78 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) The issuance of the European Disability Card and the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities entails the processing of personal data, including in particular the data concerning the card holder’s disability status, which constitutes ‘data concerning health’ within the meaning of Article 4(15) of Regulation (EU) 2016/67953 and is a special category of personal data within the meaning of Article 9 of that Regulation. Any personal data processing in the context of this Directive should comply with applicable data protection legislation, in particular Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council1a. When transposing this Directive, the Member States should ensure that the national legislation include appropriate safeguards applicable to the processing of personal data, in particular special categories of personal data. The Member States should also ensure the security, integrity, authenticity and confidentiality of the data collected and stored for the purpose of this Directive _________________ 1a Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2002 concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector, (Directive on privacy and electronic communications), OJ L 201, 31.7.2002, p. 37-47. 53 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 91 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) In order to raise awareness and facilitate access to special conditions or preferential treatment, while travelling to or visiting another Member State, all relevant information with respect to the conditions, rules, practices, and procedures applicable to obtain the European Disability Card and/or the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities and its subsequent use should be made publicly available in a clear, comprehensive, user-friendly manner and accessible formats including the EU webpage, for persons with disabilities respecting the relevant accessibility requirements for services established in Annex I to Directive (EU) 2019/882. Private operators or public authorities granting special conditions or preferential treatment to persons with disabilities should make such information publicly available in a clear, comprehensive, user- friendly manner and accessible formats, for persons with disabilities respecting the relevant accessibility requirements for services established in Annex I to Directive (EU) 2019/882.
Amendment 92 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) In order to ensure the proper application of this Directive, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission to supplement the directive to set the digital format of the European Disability Card and the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities, and to amend Annexes I and Annex II in order to modify the common features of the standardised format, adapt the format to technical developments, prevent forgery and fraud and ensure interoperability, security and testing of these digital formats, including verification features and the interface with national systems .
Amendment 94 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the rules governing the issuance of the European Disability Card and the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities , whose disability status is assessed and recognised by the competent authorities in a Member State of their residence, as proof respectively of a disability status or of a right to parking conditions and facilities reserved for persons with disabilities, in view of facilitating short stays of persons with disabilities in a Member State other than that of which they are a resident, by granting them access to any special conditions or preferential treatment when accessing services on an equal basis with persons with a disability in the visited Member State with respect to services, activities or facilities, including when provided not for remuneration, or parking conditions and facilities offered to or reserved for persons with disabilities or person(s) accompanying or assisting them including their personal assistant(s);
Amendment 113 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) “Union long term resident” means any person having non-EU nationality and fulfilling the conditions for long term residency laid down in the Directive on the status of non-EU nationals who are long-term residents”;
Amendment 114 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
(b b) “family member of a Union long term resident” means a member of the family, whichever the(ir) nationality, of a Union long term resident exercising his or her right to free movement in accordance with Union rules;
Amendment 125 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) Union citizens and Union long term residents and family members of Union citizens and Union long term residents whose disability status is recognised by the competent authorities in the Member State of their residence by means of a certificate, a card or any other formal document issued in accordance with national competences, practices, and procedures, as well as, when applicable, to person(s) accompanying or assisting them including personal assistant(s),
Amendment 129 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) Union citizens and Union long term residents and family members of Union citizens and Union long term residents whose rights to parking conditions and facilities reserved for persons with disabilities are recognised in their Member State of residence by way of a parking card or another document issued in accordance with national competences, practices, and procedures as well as, when applicable, to person(s) accompanying or assisting them including personal assistant(s).
Amendment 132 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) This Directive shall allow for the temporary recognition of disability status for participants of EU Mobility Programmes such as ERASMUS+.
Amendment 142 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. Competent authorities in the Member States shall issue, renew or withdraw the European Disability Card in accordance with their national rules, procedures and practices. Without prejudice to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council , Member States shall ensure the security, integrity, authenticity and confidentiality of the data collected and stored for the purpose of this Directive. The competent authority responsible for issuing the European Disability Card shall be considered as the controller referred to in Article 4(7) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and shall have responsibility for the processing of personal data. Cooperation with external service providers shall not exclude any liability on the part of a Member State which may arise under Union or national law in respect of breaches of obligations with regard to personal data.
Amendment 147 #
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 directly if such is the procedure according to the national disability status recognition or upon application by the person with disabilities. It shall be issued and renewed free of charge for the beneficiary and 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 never be required as a proof of disability in the context of rights established in other European Union legislation.
Amendment 159 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 7
Article 6 – paragraph 7
7. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 11 to supplement this Directive in order to set the digital format of the European Disability Card and ensure interoperability, and to amend Annex I in order to modify the common features of the standardised format, adapt the format to technical developments, introduce digital features in order to prevent forgery and fraud, address abuse or misuse and ensure interoperability, security, including verification features and the interface with national systems.
Amendment 166 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall introduce the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities following the common standardised format set out in Annex II. Member States shall introduce digital features in physical cards using electronic means addressing fraud-prevention as part of the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities, as soon as the requirements concerning the digital features referred to in Annex II, are laid down by the Commission in the technical specifications referred to in Article 8. The digital storage medium shall not contain more personal data than the data provided for the European DisabilityParking Card in Annex II.
Amendment 167 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Competent authorities in the Member States shall issue, renew, or withdraw the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities in accordance with their national rules, procedures and practices. Without prejudice to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, Member States shall ensure the security, authenticity and confidentiality of the personal data collected and stored for the purpose of this Directive. The competent authority responsible for issuing the European parking Card for persons with disabilities shall be considered as the controller referred to in Article 4(7) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and shall have responsibility for the processing of personal data. Cooperation with external service providers shall not exclude any liability on the part of a Member State which may arise under Union or national law in respect of breaches of obligations with regard to personal data.
Amendment 174 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. The European Parking Card for persons with disabilities shall be issued or renewed by the Member State of residence upon application by the person with disabilities. It shall be issued or renewed within a reasonable period from the date of the application which shall not exceed 630 days.
Amendment 176 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 7
Article 7 – paragraph 7
7. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 11 to supplement the Directive in order to set the digital format of the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities and ensure interoperability, including through the development and deployment of digital tools, and to amend Annex II in order to modify the common features of the standardised format, adapt the format to technical developments, prevent forgery and fraud, address abuse or misuse and ensure interoperability, includingsecurity, including verification features and the interface with national systems through the development and deployment of digital tools.
Amendment 182 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 12(2) and within 12 months of the entry into force of this Directive .
Amendment 185 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall make the conditions and rules, practices, and procedures to issue, renew or withdraw a European Disability Card and a European Parking Card for persons with disabilities publicly available in accessible formats, including in digital formats, and upon request in assistive formats requested by persons with disabilities. This information shall be collected on an EU-level website and shall be available in all EU languages. .
Amendment 193 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall take appropriate measures and the European Commission shall coordinate a campaign to raise awareness among the public and inform persons with disabilities, including in accessible ways, about the existence and conditions to obtain, use, or renew the European Disability Card and the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities.
Amendment 197 #
2023/0311(COD)
4. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that holders of a European Disability Card or European Parking Card for persons with disabilities return their cards to the competent authority once the conditions under which they were issued are no longer fulfilled. This includes verifying the validity of the card every 3 years for people with a temporary disability and every 10 years for people with a permanent disability. .
Amendment 200 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 7
Article 9 – paragraph 7
7. The information referred to in paragraph 1 and 2 of this Article shall be made available free of charge in a clear, comprehensive, user-friendly and easily accessible way, including through an EU- level website in all EU languages, private operators’ or public authorities’ official website where available, or by other suitable means, in accordance with the relevant accessibility requirements for services set in Annex I of Directive (EU) 2019/882.
Amendment 204 #
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, as well as persons with disabilities and their representative organisations. .
Amendment 210 #
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 involve representative organisations of persons with disabilities. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011.
Amendment 237 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 2 a (new)
Annex II – point 2 a (new)
2 a. The words European Parking Card shall be displayed in braille using the Marburg code dimensions.
Amendment 238 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 3 – point a – indent 5
Annex II – point 3 – point a – indent 5
– where the card is associated to a vehicle(s) its number plate(s) shall be visible.
Amendment 17 #
2023/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) To ensure the effectiveness of this Directive, every EU flag State should carry its fair share of inspections, commensurate with the size and type of its fleet. A yearly minimum inspection quota of at least 20% of ships flying its flag for every Member State should therefore be set.
Amendment 46 #
2023/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2009/21/EC
Article 4b – paragraph 4
Article 4b – paragraph 4
4. In order to ensure harmonisation of the supplementary flag State inspections referred to in Article 4a(2) point (c), the Commission, after consulting the high level group on flag State matters referred to in Article 9a(1), shall adopt implementing acts to define the uniform measures to determine the minimum requirements for the implementation of the obligations provided for by paragraph 1. To ensure the effectiveness of this Directive, these minimum requirements shall in particular include a yearly minimum inspection quota of at least 20% of ships flying its flag for every Member State, commensurate with the size and type of its fleet. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 10(2).’
Amendment 68 #
2023/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Directive 2009/21/EC
Article 9
Article 9
(9) Article 9 is deletedReports and Review Every five years from the date of entry into force of this Directive, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the application of this Directive. This report shall contain an assessment of the performance of the Member States as flag States. This report shall be accompanied, where appropriate, with a proposal for review of this Directive.
Amendment 25 #
2023/0165(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) On this basis, the ship risk profile should be updated to reflect environmental issues by attaching more importance to the environmental performance, including the operational carbon intensity of the ships being inspected as well as to environmental related deficiencies and detentions.
Amendment 28 #
2023/0165(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12 a) Once the IMO has concluded the revision of its carbon intensity indicator (CII), in order to properly reflect the environmental performance of ships, and not other unrelated parameters such as their operational profile, this revised CII should be included among the environmental performance indicators within the ship risk profile under this Directive.
Amendment 63 #
2023/0165(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Environmental parameters shall be based on the Carbon Intensity Indicator of the ship and the number of deficiencies relating to MARPOL, AFS, BWM Convention, CLC 92, Bunkers Convention and Nairobi Conventions in accordance with Annex I, Part I.3 and Annex II.
Amendment 89 #
Amendment 90 #
2023/0165(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
The Commission shall by [OP: Please insert a date: tenfive years from the date of entry into force of this amending Directive] submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of, and compliance with, this Directive. The Commission shall determine on the basis of the report whether it is necessary to propose an amending Directive or further legislation in this area. In any case, and as soon as the IMO has concluded the revision of its carbon intensity indicator (CII), the Commission shall propose a targeted revision to this Directive in order to include this revised CII among the environmental performance indicators within the ship risk profile under this Directive.
Amendment 99 #
2023/0165(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I
Annex I
Amendment 24 #
2023/0164(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Fishing vessels less than 15 metres in length are at present excluded from the scope of Directive 2009/18/EC, therefore the conduct of maritime accident investigations involving such fishing vessels is non-systematic and non- harmonised. Such vessels are more prone to capsizing and members of the crew falling overboard is relatively common. Therefore, there is a need to protect those fishing vessels, their crew and the environment by introducing a preliminary assessment of very serious marine casualties involving fishing vessels less than 15 metres long to determine whether the authorities should open a safety investigation. This measure is expected to have a clearly positive impact on the number of lives saved at sea and injuries avoided, protecting in particular the lives and health of European fishers.
Amendment 30 #
2023/0164(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The available staff, as well as the operational resources of the Member States’ marine safety investigation authorities vary distinctly, resulting in ineffective and inconsistent reporting on and investigation of marine casualties. Therefore, the Commission, with the assistance of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) should provide highly specialised analytical support during an individual investigation (soft skills), as well as analytical tools and equipment (hardware). Furthermore, cooperation and mutual assistance between EU Member States in safety investigations should continue to be encouraged and supported, particularly in light of new maritime safety challenges.
Amendment 34 #
2023/0164(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In light of what has been stated, EMSA should organise trainings on specific techniques and on new developments and technologies which can be relevant for accident investigation in the future. Such training should focus, among others, on renewable and low carbon fuels, which are particularly relevant in view of the “Fit for 55 package”, and automation and autonomous shipping, as well as on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rules.
Amendment 37 #
2023/0164(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In view of the full monitoring cycle of visits to Member States by EMSA to monitor the implementation of this Directive, the Commission should evaluate the implementation of this Directive no later than [tenfive years after its date of entry into force referred to in Article 23)] and, report to the European Parliament and the Council thereo, and, if necessary, propose further measures in the light of the recommendations set out therein. Member States should closely cooperate with the Commission to gather all the information necessary for the evaluation.
Amendment 49 #
2023/0164(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2009/18/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 7
Article 5 – paragraph 7
7. A safety investigation shall be started without delay after the marine casualty or incident occurs and, in any event, no later than twoone months after its occurrence.
Amendment 50 #
2023/0164(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2009/18/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. The investigation authority shall make every effort to conclude an investigation within 12 months of the date of the marine casualty or incident. If the investigation cannot be concluded within 12 months, the investigation authority shall release a report at least at each anniversary of the marine casualty or incident, detailing the progress of the investigation and any safety issues raised.
Amendment 51 #
2023/0164(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2009/18/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. The activities entrusted to the investigation authority mayshall be extended to the gathering and analysis of data relating to maritime safety, in particular for prevention purposes, insofar as these activities do not affect its independence or entail responsibility in regulatory, administrative or standardisation matters.
Amendment 56 #
2023/0164(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Directive 2009/18/EC
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall by [OP: Please insert a date: tenfive years from the date of entry into force of this amending Directive] submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of, and compliance with, this Directive, and, if necessary, propose further measures in the light of the recommendations set out therein.
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 203 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) It should be ensured that personal data processing for the implementation of this Directive complies with the data protection framework of the Union, in particular Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council53 and the Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council53a. __________________ 53 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 (OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1). 53a Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2002 concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector, OJ L 201, 31.7.2002, p. 37-47.
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 211 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy sets out a vision for the EU to significantly improve sustainability of mobility and transport. Emissions from the road transport sector include greenhouse gases emissions, air pollutants, noise and microplastics from tyre and road wear. Greater presence of alternatively fuelled vehicles is key to green transition. Their new models of a higher weight would be available in driving licence categories B, C or D, which has to be taken into consideration by this legislation. Driving style influences these emissions, with possible negative impacts on the environment and human health. Therefore, driving training should equip drivers to reduce their impact on emissions as well as to prepare them to drive zero- emission vehicles.
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 217 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15 b (new)
Recital 15 b (new)
(15b) Active mobility, covering walking, use of bicycles, electric bikes or scooters, is becoming increasingly popular given the green transition. As their users are more frequently entering the European roads and sharing them with other individual means of transport where a driving licence is required, Member States are encouraged to introduce in their scholar systems risk awareness and traffic rules trainings, also within their lifelong training, with the view to improve road safety. Member States should be encouraged to introduce further measures for users of personal mobility vehicles with a view to decrease traffic accidents, improve road safety rules and risk awareness. Member States should equally consider possible registration of micro mobility vehicles above certain speed and power.
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 231 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Proof of compliance with minimum standards of physical and mental fitness for driving by drivers of vehicles used for the transport of persons or goods should be provided when the driving licence is issued and periodically thereafter. Such regular control in accordance with national rules of compliance with minimum standards would contribute to the free movement of persons, avoid distortions of competition and better take into account the specific responsibility of drivers of such vehicles. Member States should be allowed to impose medical examinations as a guarantee of compliance with the minimum standards of physical and mental fitness for driving other power-driven vehicles. For reasons of transparency, such examinations should coincide with a renewal of driving licences. While promoting lifelong training, Member States might also consider support systems for different age groups, including feedback interventions provided by traffic psychologist, driving examiner or driving instructor, that may issue recommendations and proof of attendance to the applicant.
Amendment 254 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) It should be ensured that drivers who newly acquire their driving licence in a given category do not endanger road safety on account of their inexperience. For those novice drivers a probationary period of two years should be established, during which they should be subjected to stricter rules and penalties Union-wide when breaking them, due to for example the influence of alcohol or drugs, failing to use safety equipment, driving without a valid driving licence. Such stricter rules towards novice drivers might be enforced for example through national demerit points systems. The penalties for such conduct should be effective, proportionate, dissuasive and non-discriminatory and their severity should to the furthest extent possible take into account the Union’s mid- term and long-term goals of halving and nearly eliminating deaths and serious injuries. As regards any other restrictions on novice drivers, Member States should be allowed to freely implement additional rules in their territory.
Amendment 262 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) The EU driving licence network aims to guarantee the recognition of documents and acquired rights originating in Member States, combat document fraud, avoid the issuance of multiple licences and facilitate the enforcement of driving disqualifications. It should be equally used to exchange information from national demerit point systems on traffic offences committed by foreign drivers. In particular, Member States should be given the possibility to systematically verify that the reasons, that led to any previously imposed restrictions, suspensions, withdrawals or cancellations of a driving licence or the right to drive, have disappeared. The use of RESPER for the implementation of other acts of the Union should only be permitted as long as those uses are explicitly provided for by this Directive.
Amendment 263 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) In order to enable the preparation of meaningful reports on the implementation of this Directive, the Commission should receive information on a yearly basis regarding the number of driving licences issued, renewed, replaced, withdrawn and exchanged, for each category, including data on the issuance and use of mobile driving licences. Member States should 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 among vulnerable road users, including practices on micro mobility vehicles registration. The Commission might prepare recommendations with regards to micro mobility vehicles registration.
Amendment 264 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) In a context of gradual digitalisation and automation, of ever more stringent emission reduction requirements of road transport, as well as of constant technological progress of power-driven vehicles, it is necessary to keep all drivers up to date in terms of knowledge about road safety and sustainability. The promotion of lifelong training, including through feedback interventions with proof of participation and recommendations provided by a driving instructor, traffic psychologist or driving examiner, can be key in keeping experienced drivers’ skills up to date in terms of road safety, new technologies, ecodriving, which improves fuel efficiency and reduces emissions, and speed management.
Amendment 271 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Amendment 272 #
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 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 298 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. By way of derogation from paragraph 5, upon request of the applicant, Member States shall provide for the opportunity to issue the driving licence which was initially resigned from. This physical or mobile driving licence shall be provided without due delay and not later than within 2 weeks from the date of the request made by the applicant.
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 341 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
With the prior agreement of the Commission, which shall assess the impact of the proposed measure on road safety, Member States may exclude from the application of this Article certain specific types of power-driven vehicles, including special vehicles for persons with disabilities or vehicles used in construction sector often classified as non-road mobile machinery.
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 357 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) 18 years for categories C and CE, D1 and D1E, for professional drivers using driving licence nationally and internationally, under the condition of holding a Certificate for Professional Competence (CPC) referred to in Article 6(1) of Directive (EU) 2022/2561;
Amendment 368 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) 21 years for categories D and DE, for professional drivers using driving licence nationally and internationally, under the condition of holding a Certificate for Professional Competence (CPC) referred to in Article 6(1) of Directive (EU) 2022/2561.
Amendment 380 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Member States may mutually recognise the validity on their territory of driving licences issued to drivers under the minimum ages as set out in this paragraph.
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 405 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
(ga) two years after a driving licence, granted for category B, was issued for the first time it shall be valid for driving ambulances as defined in Article 2 (12c) and motor caravans as defined in Article 2 (12d) of this directive that are up to 4250 kg;
Amendment 407 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point h
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) two years after a driving licence, granted for category B, was issued for the first time it shall be valid for driving the alternatively fuelled vehicles, as referred to in Article 2 of Council Directive 96/53/EC63 with a maximum authorised mass above 3 500 kg but not exceeding 4 250 kg without a trailer. __________________ 63 Council Directive 96/53/EC of 25 July 1996 laying down for certain road vehicles circulating within the Community the maximum authorised dimensions in national and international traffic and the maximum authorised weights in international traffic (OJ L 235, 17.9.1996, p. 59)(12a) of this Directive for categories M and N established by Regulation EU 2018/858, that are intended to be used on public roads, including those designed and constructed in one or more stages with a maximum authorised mass above 3 500 kg but not exceeding 4 250 kg without a trailer, and for the transport of passengers with a maximum seat capacity of 8 seats excluding the driver.
Amendment 421 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
(ha) two years after a driving licence granted for category BE was issued for the first time it shall authorise driving vehicles, as referred in Article 2 (12a) of this Directive for categories M and N established by Regulation EU 2018/858, that are intended to be used on public roads, including those designed and constructed in one or more stages, with a maximum authorised mass above 3 500 kg but not exceeding 4 250 kg without a trailer. These vehicles may be combined with a trailer or semi-trailer where the maximum authorised mass of the trailer or semi-trailer does not exceed 3 500 kg;
Amendment 429 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point h b (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point h b (new)
(hb) three years after a driving licence, granted for category C1, was issued for the first time, it shall be valid for driving the alternatively fuelled vehicles referred to in Article 2 (12a) with a maximum authorised mass above 7 500 kg but not exceeding 8 250 kg without a trailer and which are designed and constructed for the carriage of no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver. These vehicles may be combined with a trailer having maximum authorized mass which does not exceed 750 kg;
Amendment 434 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point h c (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point h c (new)
(hc) three years after a driving licence, granted for category C1E, was issued for the first time, it shall be valid for the vehicles referred to in Article 9(2), point (hb) and its trailer or semi-trailer having a maximum authorised mass of over 750 kg provided that the authorised mass of the combination does not exceed 12 750 kg;
Amendment 435 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point h d (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point h d (new)
(hd) four years after a driving licence, granted for category D1, was issued for the first time, it shall be valid for vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of no more than 22 passengers in addition to the driver and with a maximum length not exceeding 8 meters.
Amendment 436 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
In its second implementation report to the European Parliament and the Council referred to in Article 20 of this directive, the Commission shall assess the impact of development and deployment of alternatively fuelled vehicles and/or the use of Article 9 (2) point (h) till point (hd) on road safety, and where necessary, update the mass thresholds by means of a delegated act in accordance with Article 21.
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 490 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. Subject to observance of the principle of territoriality of criminal and police laws, the Member State of normal residence may apply its national provisions on the restriction, suspension, withdrawal or cancellation of the right to drive to the holder of a driving licence issued by another Member State and, if necessary, exchange the licence for that purpose. Member States may, for the purposes of this paragraph, also exchange the driving licence of a driver having normal residence on their territory if he or she accumulated or lost the sufficient number of penalty points under their national demerit point system.
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 540 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) in the case of a vehicle category C and C1, has undergone a dedicated 7- hour training course to learn the necessary professional and pedagogical skills, as part of their periodic CPC training.
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 562 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States shall lay down rules on penalties for novice drivers who - fail to use safety equipment, - drive without a valid driving licence and take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. Member State may use for that purpose their national demerit point systems. 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 592 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 4(8), Article 5(6), Article 8(2), Article 10(89(2)(new), Article 10(8), Article 16(2) and Article 16(21(a)(new) shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years from [Date of entry into force of the Directive]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power no later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension no later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 593 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3
Article 21 – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 4(8), Article 5(6), Article 8(2), Article 10(89(2)(new), Article 10(8), Article 16(2) and Article 16(21(a)(new) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.
Amendment 594 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 6
Article 21 – paragraph 6
6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4(8), Article 5(6), Article 8(2), Article 10(89(2)(new), Article 10(8), Article 16(2) and Article 16(21(a)(new) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council, or if before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.
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 605 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Directive (EU) 2022/2561
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point a
In Article 5, paragraph 3, point a is replaced by following: "3. Drivers of a vehicle intended for the carriage of passengers may drive: (a) from the age of 21: (i) a vehicle in driving licence categories D and D + E to carry passengers on regular services where the route does not exceed 50 kilometres and a vehicle in driving licence categories D1 and D1 + E, provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(2). Any Member State may authorise drivers of vehicles in one of those categories to drive such vehicles within its territory from the age of 18, provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(1); (ii) a vehicle in driving licence categories D and D + E, provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(1). Any Member State may authorise drivers of vehicles in one of those categories to drive such vehicles within its territory from the age of 20, provided that they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(1). This may be reduced to the age of 18 where the driver drives such vehicles without passengers;lower the minimum age for categories D and DE for professional bus and coach drivers to 18 years on their territory, provided that drivers have undergone a full professional training and are holders of a Certificate for Professional Competence (CPC) according to the provisions of Article 6(1), of Directive (EU) 2022/2561;"
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 658 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 5 – point 2 – point g – paragraph 1
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 5 – point 2 – point g – paragraph 1
A category C vehicle with a maximum authorised mass of at least 12 000 kg, a length of at least 8 m, a width of at least 2,40 m and capable of a speed of at least 80 km/h; fitted with anti-lock brakes, equipped with digital or analog recording equipment as defined by Regulation (EU) No 165/2014; the cargo compartment shall consist of a closed box body which is at least as wide and as high as the cab; the vehicle shall be presented with a minimum of 10 000 kg real total mass;
Amendment 664 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 5 – point 2 – point h – paragraph 1
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 5 – point 2 – point h – paragraph 1
Either an articulated vehicle or a combination of a category C test vehicle and a trailer of at least 7,5 m in length; both the articulated vehicle and the combination shall have a maximum authorised mass of at least 20 000 kg, a length of at least 14 m and a width of at least 2,40 m, shall be capable of a speed of at least 80 km/h, fitted with anti-lock brakes, equipped with digital or analog recording equipment as defined by Regulation (EU) No 165/2014; the cargo compartment shall consist of a closed box body which is at least as wide and as high as the cab; both the articulated vehicle and the combination shall be presented with a minimum of 15 000 kg real total mass;
Amendment 671 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 5 – point 2 – point k – paragraph 1
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 5 – point 2 – point k – paragraph 1
A category D vehicle with a length of at least 10 m, a width of at least 2,40 m and capable of a speed of at least 80 km/h; fitted with anti-lock brakes and equipped with digital or analog recording equipment as defined by Regulation (EU) No 165/2014;
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 704 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 8 – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 8 – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) the various trailer to truck coupling mechanisms, taking into account the fifth wheel coupling for articulated vehicles (for semi-trailers), and drawbar hitch coupling for drawbar trailers (rigid truck), as well as the standard operating procedures and protocols for connecting and disconnecting trailers from trucks while using these coupling mechanisms;
Amendment 706 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 8 – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point i b (new)
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 8 – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point i b (new)
(ib) the precautions to be taken when entering and exiting a vehicle in a safe way;
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 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 774 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 13 – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point b
Annex III – point 13 – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point b
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 38 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Article 10(3) of the Treaty on European Union states that every Union citizen has the right to participate in the democratic life of the Union. The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (the ‘Charter’) provides, inter alia, for the rights to respect for private and family life (Article 7), the protection of personal data (Article 8), freedom of expression and information, which includes respect for the freedom and pluralism of the media (Article 11), freedom of assembly and of association (Article 12) and to an effective remedy and to a fair trial (Article 47).
Amendment 43 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) Right to freedom of expression is a fundamental right that should be exercised with sense of responsibility, taking into account people’s fundamental right to obtain impartial information as well as the respect for the fundamental right to respect for one’s privacy.
Amendment 52 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The purpose of this Directive is to provide protection to natural and legal persons who engage in public participation on matters of public interest, in particular journalists, publishers, academics, civil society representatives and human rights defenders, against court proceedings, which are initiated against them to deter them from public participation (commonly referred to as strategic lawsuits against public participation or ‘SLAPPs’).
Amendment 53 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Journalists play an important role in facilitating public debate and in the imparting and reception of information, opinions and ideas. It is essential that theyndependent, impartial, professional and responsible journalism, as well as access to pluralistic information, are key pillars of democracy. It is essential that journalists are afforded the necessary space to contribute to an open, free and fair debate and to counter disinformation, information manipulation and interference. Journalists should be able to conduct their activities effectively and without fear to ensure that citizens have access to a plurality of views in European democracies.
Amendment 55 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Investigative journalists in particular play a key role in combatuncovering organised crime, corruptionabuse of power, corruption, fundamental rights violations and extremism. Their work carries particularly high risks and they are experiencing a growing number of attacks, intimidation and harassment. A robust system of safeguards isand protection, including to protect life and investigate assassinations, are needed to enable them to fulfil their crucial role as watchdogs on matters of legitimate public interest, without fear of punishment for searching for the truth and informing the public.
Amendment 57 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Article 10(3) of the Treaty on European Union states that every Union citizen has the right to participate in the democratic life of the Union. The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (the ‘Charter’) provides, inter alia, for the rights to respect for private and family life (Article 7), the protection of personal data (Article 8), freedom of expression and information, which includes respect for the freedom and pluralism of the media (Article 11), freedom of assembly and of association (Article 12) and to an effective remedy and to a fair trial (Article 47).
Amendment 62 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3 a) Right to freedom of expression is a fundamental right that should be exercised with sense of responsibility, taking into account people’s fundamental right to obtain impartial information as well as the respect for the fundamental right to respect for one’s privacy.
Amendment 65 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Human rights defenders also play an important role in European democracies, especially in upholding fundamental rights, democratic values, social inclusion, environmental protection and the rule of law. They should be able to participate actively in public life, promote accountability and make their voice heard on policy matters and in decision-making processes without fear of intimidation. Human rights defenders refer to individuals or organisations engaged in defending fundamental rights and a variety of other rights, such as environmental and climate rights, women’s rights, LGBTIQ rights, the rights of the people with a minority racial or ethnic background, labour rights or religious freedoms. Other participants in public debate, such as academics and researchers, also deserve adequate protection.
Amendment 67 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) Academics and researchers, exercising both their right and obligation to express themselves within their area of expertise, contribute fundamentally to public discourse and dissemination of knowledge, as well as ensure that the democratic debate can happen on an informed basis. Legal intimidation that attempts to prevent them from communicating on matters related to their scientific activities is a direct violation of academic freedom and jeopardises the crucial role of scholars in combatting disinformation and misinformation.
Amendment 67 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The purpose of this Directive is to provide protection to natural and legal persons who engage in public participation on matters of public interest, in particular journalists, publishers, academics, civil society representatives and human rights defenders, against court proceedings, which are initiated against them to deter them from public participation (commonly referred to as strategic lawsuits against public participation or ‘SLAPPs’).
Amendment 69 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Journalists play an important role in facilitating public debate and in the imparting and reception of information, opinions and ideas. It is essential that theyndependent, impartial, professional and responsible journalism, as well as access to pluralistic information, are key pillars of democracy. It is essential that journalists are afforded the necessary space to contribute to an open, free and fair debate and to counter disinformation, information manipulation and interference. Journalists should be able to conduct their activities effectively and without fear to ensure that citizens have access to a plurality of views in European democracies.
Amendment 72 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Investigative journalists in particular play a key role in combatuncovering organised crime, corruptionabuse of power, corruption, fundamental rights violations and extremism. Their work carries particularly high risks and they are experiencing a growing number of attacks, intimidation and harassment. A robust system of safeguards isand protection, including to protect life and investigate assassinations, are needed to enable them to fulfil their crucial role as watchdogs on matters of legitimate public interest, without fear of punishment for searching for the truth and informing the public.
Amendment 76 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) To foster this environment, it is important to protect jonaturnalists and human rights defenderlegal persons from court proceedings against public participation. Such court proceedings are not initiated for the purpose of access to justice, but to silence public debate and prevent investigation and reporting on breaches of Union and national law, corruption or other abusive practices, typically using harassment and intimidation.
Amendment 78 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Human rights defenders also play an important role in European democracies, especially in upholding fundamental rights, democratic values, social inclusion, environmental protection and the rule of law. They should be able to participate actively in public life, promote accountability and make their voice heard on policy matters and in decision-making processes without fear of intimidation. Human rights defenders refer to individuals or organisations engaged in defending fundamental rights and a variety of other rights, such as environmental and climate rights, women’s rights, LGBTIQ rights, the rights of the people with a minority racial or ethnic background, labour rights or religious freedoms. Other participants in public debate, such as academics and researchers, also deserve adequate protection.
Amendment 81 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) SLAPPs are typically initiated by powerful entities, for example individuals, lobby groups, corporations and state organ, public officials and publicly controlled entities. They often involve an imbalance of power between the parties, with the claimant having a more powerful financial or political position than the defendant. Although not being an indispensable component of such cases, where present, an imbalance of power significantly increases the harmful effects as well as the chilling effects of court proceedings against public participation.
Amendment 81 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) Academics and researchers, exercising both their right and obligation to express themselves within their area of expertise, contribute fundamentally to public discourse and dissemination of knowledge, as well as ensure that the democratic debate can happen on an informed basis. Legal intimidation that attempts to prevent them from communicating on matters related to their scientific activities is a direct violation of academic freedom and jeopardises the crucial role of scholars in combatting disinformation and misinformation.
Amendment 84 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Court proceedings against public participation may have an adverse impact on the credibility and reputation of journalists, academics and human rights defenders and exhaust their financial and other resources. Because of such proceedings, the publication of information on a matter of public interest may be delayed or altogether avoided. The length of procedures and the financial pressure may have a chilling effect on journalists, academics and human rights defenders. The existence of such practices may therefore have a deterrent effect on their work by contributing to self-censorship in anticipation of possible future court proceedings, which leads to the impoverishment of public debate to the detriment of society as a whole.
Amendment 86 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) To foster this environment, it is important to protect jonaturnalists and human rights defenderlegal persons from court proceedings against public participation. Such court proceedings are not initiated for the purpose of access to justice, but to silence public debate and prevent investigation and reporting on breaches of Union and national law, corruption or other abusive practicies, typically using harassment and intimidation.
Amendment 91 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) SLAPPs are typically initiated by powerful entities, for example individuals, lobby groups, corporations and state organ, public officials and publicly controlled entities. They often involve an imbalance of power between the parties, with the claimant having a more powerful financial or political position than the defendant. Although not being an indispensable component of such cases, where present, an imbalance of power significantly increases the harmful effects as well as the chilling effects of court proceedings against public participation.
Amendment 96 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Court proceedings against public participation may have an adverse impact on the credibility and reputation of journalists, academics and human rights defenders and exhaust their financial and other resources. Because of such proceedings, the publication of information on a matter of public interest may be delayed or altogether avoided. The length of procedures and the financial pressure may have a chilling effect on journalists, academics and human rights defenders. The existence of such practices may therefore have a deterrent effect on their work by contributing to self-censorship in anticipation of possible future court proceedings, which leads to the impoverishment of public debate to the detriment of society as a whole.
Amendment 98 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Public participation should mean any statement or activity by a natural or legal person expressed or carried out in exercise of the right to freedom of expression and information or academic freedom on a matter of public interest, such as the creation, exhibition, advertisement or other promotion of journalistic, political, scientific, academic, artistic, commentary or satirical communications, publications or works, and any preparatory activities directly linked thereto. It can also include activities related to the exercise of the right to freedom of association and peaceful assembly, such as the organisation of or participation to lobbying activities, demonstrations and protests or activities resulting from the exercise of the right to good administration and the right to an effective remedy, such as the filing of complaints, petitions, administrative and judicial claims and participation in public hearings. Public participation should also include preparatory, supporting or assisting activities that have a direct and inherent link to the statement or activity in question and that are targeted to stifle public participation. In addition, it can cover other activities meant to inform or influence public opinion or to further action by the public, including activities by any private or public entity in relation to an issue of public interest, such as the organisation of or participation to research, surveys, campaigns or any other collective actions.
Amendment 110 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Abusive court proceedings typically involve litigation tactics used in bad faith such as delaying proceedings, making excessive claims, causing disproportionate costs to the defendant in the proceedings or forum shopping. These tactics are used by the claimant for other purposes than gaining access to justice. Such tactics are often, although not always, combined with various forms of intimidation, harassment or threats and in case of death of the defendant such abusive lawsuits might be even inherited by the members of the family.
Amendment 110 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Public participation should mean any statement or activity by a natural or legal person expressed or carried out in exercise of the right to freedom of expression and information or academic freedom on a matter of public interest, such as the creation, exhibition, advertisement or other promotion of journalistic, political, scientific, academic, artistic, commentary or satirical communications, publications or works, and any preparatory activities directly linked thereto. It can also include activities related to the exercise of the right to freedom of association and peaceful assembly, such as the organisation of or participation to lobbying activities, demonstrations and protests or activities resulting from the exercise of the right to good administration and the right to an effective remedy, such as the filing of complaints, petitions, administrative and judicial claims and participation in public hearings. Public participation should also include preparatory, supporting or assisting activities that have a direct and inherent link to the statement or activity in question and that are targeted to stifle public participation. In addition, it can cover other activities meant to inform or influence public opinion or to further action by the public, including activities by any private or public entity in relation to an issue of public interest, such as the organisation of or participation to research, surveys, campaigns or any other collective actions.
Amendment 113 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) SLAPPs are consistently characterised by imbalance of power between the claimant and the defendant in terms of financial and legal resources. This imbalance of power causes particular concern if the abusive lawsuits are funded directly or indirectly from the state budgets and are combined with other indirect and direct state measures against independent media outlets, independent journalism and civil society.
Amendment 121 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Abusive court proceedings typically involve litigation tactics used in bad faith such as delaying proceedings, making excessive claims, causing disproportionate costs to the defendant in the proceedings or forum shopping. These tactics are used by the claimant for other purposes than gaining access to justice. Such tactics are often, although not always, combined with various forms of intimidation, harassment or threats and in case of death of the defendant such abusive lawsuits might be even inherited by the members of the family.
Amendment 123 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) To provide the defendant with an additional safeguard, there should be a possibility to grant him or her a security to cover procedural costs and/or damages, when the court considers that even if the claim is not manifestly unfounded, there are elements indicating an abuse of procedure and the prospects for success in the main proceedings are low. A security does not entail a judgement on the merits but serves as a precautionary measure ensuring the effects of a final decision finding an abuse of procedure and covering the costs and damage caused to the defendant. It should be for Member States to decide whether a security should be ordered by the court on its own motion or upon request by the defendant.
Amendment 123 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20 a) SLAPPs are consistently characterized by imbalance of power between the claimant and the defendant in terms of financial and legal resources. This imbalance of power causes particular concern if the abusive lawsuits are funded directly or indirectly from the state budgets and are combined with other indirect and direct state measures against independent media outlets, independent journalism and civil society.
Amendment 132 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) A matter should be considered to have cross-border implications unless both parties are domiciled in the same Member State as the court seised. Even where both parties are domiciled in the same Member State as the court seised, a matter should be considered to have cross-border implications in two other types of situations. The first situation is where the specific act of public participation concerning a matter of public interest at stake is relevant to more than one Member State. That includes for instance public participation inacts which have a cross border dimension, such as events organised by Union institutions, such as appearances in public hearings, or statements or activities on matters that are of specific relevance to more than one Member State, such aswidely disseminated publications. It shall also include statements or activities on matters which the public of more than one Member State may legitimately take an interest on, and therefore are or may become of specific relevance to more than one Member State, such as cross-border enjoyment or abuse of fundamental rights or freedoms under EU law, cross-border pollution or allegations of money laundering with potential cross- border involvement. The second situation where a matter should be considered to have cross- border implications is when the claimant or associated entities have initiated concurrent or previous court proceedings against the same or associated defendants in another Member State. These two types of situations take into consideration the specific context of SLAPPs.
Amendment 138 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) To provide the defendant with an additional safeguard, there should be a possibility to grant him or her a security to cover procedural costs and/or damages, when the court considers that even if the claim is not manifestly unfounded, there are elements indicating an abuse of procedure and the prospects for success in the main proceedings are low. A security does not entail a judgement on the merits but serves as a precautionary measure ensuring the effects of a final decision finding an abuse of procedure and covering the costs and damage caused to the defendant. It should be for Member States to decide whether a security should be ordered by the court on its own motion or upon request by the defendant.
Amendment 140 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) This Directive is complementary to the Commission recommendation on protecting journalists and human rights defenders who engage in public participation from manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings (“Strategic lawsuits against public participation”). This recommendation is addressed to Member States and it provides a comprehensive toolbox of measures including training, awareness-raising, support to targets of abusive court proceedings and data collection, reporting and monitoring of court proceedings against public participation. When transposing this Directive, Member States should pay particular attention to the implementation of the Commission’s recommendations as regards, in particular, the inclusion of safeguards similar to those provided for by the Directive for domestic cases not covered by the Directive’s scope, and the provision of legal assistance to defendants in an affordable and easily accessible manner, and consider the inclusion in their national transposition laws of targeted provisions to that effect.
Amendment 150 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Directive provides safeguards against manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings in civil matters with cross- border implications brought against natural and legal persons, in particular journalists and human rights defenders, on account of their engagement in public participation.
Amendment 156 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
1. ‘public participation’ means any statement or activity by a natural or legal person expressed or carried out in the exercise of the rights to freedom of expression and information, freedom of assembly and association or academic freedom on a matter of public interest, and preparatory, supporting or assisting action directly linked thereto. This includes complaints, petitions, administrative or judicial claims and participation in public hearings, as well as exercise of public scrutiny and dissemination of public information in form of creation, exhibition, advertisement or other promotion of journalistic, political, scientific, academic, artistic, commentary or satirical communications, publications or works;
Amendment 161 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
(a) fundamental rights, public health, safety, the environment, climate or enjoyment of fundamental rightsmedia freedom and pluralism, the environment or climate;
Amendment 165 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) This Directive is complementary to the Commission recommendation on protecting journalists and human rights defenders who engage in public participation from manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings (“Strategic lawsuits against public participation”). This recommendation is addressed to Member States and it provides a comprehensive toolbox of measures including training, awareness-raising, support to targets of abusive court proceedings and data collection, reporting and monitoring of court proceedings against public participation. When transposing this Directive, Member States should pay particular attention to the implementation of the Commission’s recommendations as regards, in particular, the inclusion of safeguards similar to those provided for by the Directive for domestic cases not covered by the Directive’s scope, and the provision of legal assistance to defendants in an affordable and easily accessible manner, and consider the inclusion in their national transposition laws of targeted provisions to that effect.
Amendment 171 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
(e) activities aimed to fight disinformation and foreign interference in democratic processes;
Amendment 175 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Directive provides safeguards against manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings in civil matters with cross- border implications brought against natural and legal persons, in particular journalists and human rights defenders, on account of their engagement in public participation.
Amendment 178 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – introductory part
3. ‘abusive court proceedings against public participation’ mean court proceedings brought in relation to public participation that are fully or partially unfoundedcharacterised by elements indicative of an abusive use of the judicial process for purposes other than genuinely asserting, vindicating or exercising a right and have as their main purpose to prevent, restrict or penalize public participation. Indications of such a purpose or effect can be:
Amendment 181 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2 a This Directive lays down minimum rules, thus enabling the Member States to adopt or maintain provisions more favourable to persons engaged in the public participation, including national provisions establishing more effective procedural safeguards relating to freedom of expression and information, freedom of assembly and association or academic freedom. The transposition of this Directive cannot constitute grounds for a reduction in the level of safeguards already granted by the Member States in the matters covered by this Directive.
Amendment 184 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
1. ‘public participation’ means any statement or activity by a natural or legal person expressed or carried out in the exercise of the rights to freedom of expression and information, freedom of assembly and association or academic freedom on a matter of public interest, and preparatory, supporting or assisting action directly linked thereto. This includes complaints, petitions, administrative or judicial claims and, participation in public hearings, as well as excercise of public scrutiny and dissemination of public information in form of creation, exhibition, advertisement or other promotion of journalistic, political, scientific, academic, artistic, commentary or satirical communications, publications or works;
Amendment 187 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) parties’ imbalances in bargaining powers in terms of financial and legal resources;
Amendment 189 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
(a) fundamental rights, public health, safety, the environment, climate or enjoyment of fundamental rightsmedia freedom and pluralism, the environment or climate;
Amendment 190 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c b (new)
(cb) the litigation tactics deployed by the claimant, including as regards the choice of jurisdiction and the use of dilatory tactics;
Amendment 202 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – introductory part
3. ‘abusive court proceedings against public participation’ mean court proceedings brought in relation to public participation that are fully or partially unfoundedcharacterised by elements indicative of an abusive use of the judicial process for purposes other than genuinely asserting, vindicating or exercising a right and have as their main purpose to prevent, restrict or penalize public participation. Indications of such a purpose or effect can be:
Amendment 203 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Member States mayshall provide that measures on procedural safeguards in accordance with Chapters III and IV can be taken by the court or tribunal seised of the matter ex officio.
Amendment 219 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c a (new)
(c a) parties’ imbalances in bargaining powers in terms of financial and legal resources;
Amendment 222 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c b (new)
(c b) the litigation tactics deployed by the claimant, including as regards the choice of jurisdiction and the use of dilatory tactics;
Amendment 228 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the act of public participation concerning a matter of public interest against which court proceedings are initiated is relevant to more than one Member State, either due to the cross- border dimension of the act itself, or due to the legitimate interest which the public in different Mamber States may take in the matter of public interest concerned by the act; or
Amendment 241 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Member States mayshall provide that measures on procedural safeguards in accordance with Chapters III and IV can be taken by the court or tribunal seised of the matter ex officio.
Amendment 247 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Member States shall provide the Commission with all relevant information regarding the application of this Directive by [53 years from the date of transposition]. On the basis of the information provided, the Commission shall by [64 years from the date of transposition] at the latest, submit to the European Parliament and the Council a report on the application of this Directive. The report shall provide an assessment of the evolution of abusive court proceedings against public participation and the impact of this Directive in the Member States. If necessary, the report shall be accompanied by proposals to amend this Directive.
Amendment 291 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that a claimant who has brought abusive court proceedings against public participation can beis ordered to bear all the costs of the proceedings, including the full costs of legal representation incurred by the defendant, unless such costs are excessive.
Amendment 318 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Member States shall provide the Commission with all relevant information regarding the application of this Directive by [53 years from the date of transposition]. On the basis of the information provided, the Commission shall by [64 years from the date of transposition] at the latest, submit to the European Parliament and the Council a report on the application of this Directive. The report shall provide an assessment of the evolution of abusive court proceedings against public participation and the impact of this Directive in the Member States. If necessary, the report shall be accompanied by proposals to amend this Directive.
Amendment 330 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by [2 year18 months from the date of entry into force of this Directive] at the latest. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.
Amendment 291 #
2022/0066(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Violence against women and domestic violence can be exacerbated where it intersects with discrimination based on sex and other grounds of discrimination prohibited by Union law, namely nationality, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age or sexual orientation. Member States should therefore pay due regard to victims affected by such intersectional discrimination, through providing specific measures where intersecting forms of discrimination are present. In particular, lesbian, bisexual, trans, non-binary, intersex and queer (LBTIQ) women, women with disabilities, older women, female children up to the age of 18, women in the uniformed services and women with a minority racial or ethnic background are at a heightened risk of experiencing gender- based violence.
Amendment 526 #
2022/0066(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 49
Recital 49
(49) Specialist support services, including shelters, homes for mothers and small children and for pregnant women, and rape crisis centres, should be considered essential during crises and states of emergency, including during health crises. These services should continue to be offered in these situations, where instances of domestic violence and violence against women tend to surge. Member States and local authorities should ensure that there is an appropriate number per capita of these crisis intervention centres, providing 24-hour support for victims of violence.
Amendment 535 #
2022/0066(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) The traumatic nature of sexual violence, including rape, requires a particularly sensitive response by trained and specialised staff. Victims of this type of violence need immediate medical care and trauma support combined with immediate forensic examinations to collect the evidence needed for prosecution. Rape crisis centres or sexual violence referral centres should be available on a 24-hour basis in sufficient numbers and adequately spread over the territory of each Member State, and should be ready to provide short-term, medium-term and long-term assistance. Similarly, victims of female genital mutilation, who are often girls, typically are in need of targeted support. Therefore, Member States should ensure they provide dedicated support tailored to these victims.
Amendment 553 #
2022/0066(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 52
Recital 52
(52) Member States shouldall ensure that national helplines are operated under the EU-harmonised number [116016] and this number is widely advertised as a public number, free of charge and available round-the-clock. The support provided should include crisis counselling and should be able to refer to face-to-face services, such as shelters, counselling centres or the police. Member States shall establish a national helpline in the event that no such helpline exists, and provide the corresponding funding.
Amendment 561 #
2022/0066(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 53
Recital 53
(53) Shelters, including homes for mothers and small children and for pregnant women, play a vital role in protecting victims from acts of violence. Beyond providing a safe place to stay, shelters should provide the necessary support concerning interlocking problems related to victims’ health, financial situation and the well-being of their children, ultimately preparing victims for an autonomous life. The number of such institutions should be appropriate given the population of the relevant area.
Amendment 591 #
2022/0066(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 56
Recital 56
(56) Victims with specific needs and groups at risk of violence against women or domestic violence, such as women with disabilities, women with dependant residence status or permit, undocumented migrant women, women applicants for international protection, women fleeing armed conflict, women affected by homelessness, with a minority racial or ethnic background, living in rural areas, women in the uniformed services, women sex workers, detainees, or older women, should receive specific protection and support.
Amendment 1192 #
2022/0066(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 1 a (new)
When a victim first makes contact with the law enforcement authorities, the suspected offence should always be logged; the accuracy of the report should subsequently be verified during the investigation, based on all of the relevant factors;
Amendment 1433 #
2022/0066(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 35 – paragraph 1
Article 35 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure the provision of specific support to victims at an increased risk of violence against women or domestic violence, such as women with disabilities, women living in rural areas, women with dependant residence status or permit, undocumented migrant women, women applying for international protection, women fleeing from armed conflict, women in the uniformed services, women affected by homelessness, women with a minority racial or ethnic background, women sex workers, women detainees, or older women.
Amendment 26 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the results of the assessment of the impact of a provision in the context of Mobility Package I, published on 18 February 2021 by the European Commission show that the provision of regular return of the vehicle to the Member State of establishment every eight weeks will result in up to 2,9 million tonnes of additional CO2 emissions in 2023, representing an increase of 4,6% on the international road freight emissions in 2023.1а _________________ 1аAssessment of the impact of a provision in the context of the revision of Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 and Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009 Final Report, Study contract no. MOVE/C1/SER/2050-557/SI2.830443 https://op.europa.eu/en/publication- detail/-/publication/b35587b8-72a1-11eb- 9ac9-01aa75ed71a1
Amendment 302 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Amendment 313 #
2021/2046(INI)
8a. Underlines the complex role of seaports as hubs of transport, energy, industry and blue economy; stresses that building a zero-emission port will imply the shared and combined efforts of all transport, industry and energy stakeholders in the port ecosystem; believes that bottom-up port initiatives should be encouraged by the regulatory framework; stresses the importance of designing port-specific roadmaps combined with well-working monitoring and certification tools such as the EcoPorts tools, and the exchange of best practices as the most efficient way to deliver this flagship;
Amendment 329 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Supports the technology-neutral approach of the Commission for decarbonisation of maritime transport, in recognition of the multifuel future and the need for a wide range of measures aimed at decarbonising shipping;
Amendment 338 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8c. Recognises the potential of using hydrogen in short- and deep-sea shipping; highlights the crucial role of ports in the supply, production and import of hydrogen and renewable electricity;
Amendment 360 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the Commission’s idea to offer consumers carbon-neutral choices for scheduled collective travel by 2030, but underlines that these choices should be available for journeys up to 1 000 km; regrets that the Commission is not addressing maritime passenger transport as one of the possibilities to shift towards more sustainable links;
Amendment 446 #
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 and private mobility solutions, including urban maritime transport such as ferries;
Amendment 486 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Welcomes the recognition of short- sea shipping as a sustainable mode of transport; supports the milestones to increase the sustainable modes of transport, i.e. short-sea shipping and inland waterways transport by 25% in 2030 (by 50% in 2050) and rail freight by 50% in 2030 (100% in 2050); regrets that the targets for short-sea shipping are not accompanied by a strategy and supporting policy measures for encouraging short- sea shipping and the necessary developments in seaports; underlines the need for a level playing field between short-sea shipping and other modes of transport, notably in the context of TEN- T;
Amendment 488 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Taking into account the objectives of the European Green Deal and the increase of 4,6 % on the international road freight emissions in 2023 that the Mobility Package I provision of the compulsory return of the vehicle to the Member State of establishment every eight weeks will generate, stresses the need to renew the debate in the Council and in the European Parliament; calls therefore on the Commission to find proper solutions in order to prevent the application of this provision in February 20221a. _________________ 1aAssessment of the impact of a provision in the context of the revision of Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 and Regulation (EC) No1072/2009Final Report, Study contract no. MOVE/C1/SER/2050-557/SI2.830443 https://op.europa.eu/en/publication- detail/-/publication/b35587b8-72a1-11eb- 9ac9-01aa75ed71a1
Amendment 506 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Stresses the important role of seaports as multimodal points in the supply chains, linking maritime with other sustainable hinterland modes; recognises that a large share of inland waterway freight transport and rail freight is seaport-related; recognises seaports as an integral and essential part of maritime, inland waterway, rail, road and pipeline infrastructure;
Amendment 579 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Highlights that carbon pricing is not the sole way forward to tackle CO2 emissions from road and other transport modes and stresses the importance of the Climate Action Regulation;
Amendment 621 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Highlights that all means of digitalisation should be used to decrease 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 volumthe optimal use of transport infrastructure;
Amendment 659 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Believes that ports are the ideal neutral matchmakers to facilitate data sharing and data exchange among stakeholders (both public and private) of the port ecosystem, allowing for more efficient and secure logistics chains;
Amendment 703 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Notes the strategic role of European seaports for resilient supply chains; considers ports as strategic and critical assets in this regard;
Amendment 705 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27b. Supports the Commission’s ambition to complete the TEN-T without delay; deplores, however, the immense focus on the land-based network, neglecting the maritime dimension and the importance of Europe’s seaports in terms of connectivity both intra-EU and with third countries; stresses that for Europe’s transport infrastructure policy to deliver connectivity, cohesion and resilience of supply chains, the maritime dimension of TEN-T should be reinforced and the strategic role of Europe’s seaports - as cross-border entities and gateways to trade, multimodal transport nodes, hubs of energy, industry and blue economy - should be adequately recognised;
Amendment 716 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 c (new)
Paragraph 27 c (new)
27c. Recognises that greening the transport network is a first priority; stresses, however, that this priority includes the need to adapt and modernise basic infrastructure, requiring significant additional public investment, to address missing links and last-mile connections, which contribute as well to the decarbonisation and greening objectives put forward in the European Green Deal; considers that the decarbonisation and greening of the European economy as a whole will require infrastructure adaptation in seaports in order to accommodate new commodity flows and new products supporting the energy transition as well as increasing the resilience of ports to operational challenges related to climate change;
Amendment 721 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 d (new)
Paragraph 27 d (new)
27d. Welcomes the recognition by the Commission of the need for affordable, accessible and fair mobility for passengers; notes that the maritime passenger transport has faced very negative consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic; calls therefore for EU transport policy to support the restoration of responsible and sustainable maritime passenger transport;
Amendment 801 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Highlights that the growing dependence on digital solutions and data- driven operations in transport and logistics chains poses significant cybersecurity challenges; calls on the Commission to develop an EU cybersecurity policy that protects business continuity and mitigates the risks of cyberattacks, without curtailing the rapid pace of digital innovation; calls on the Commission to use funding available under the Connecting Europe Facility to enhance the resilience of Europe’s transport and logistics chains; calls on Member States to strengthen the cyber resilience of transport and logistics chains in their national Recovery and Resilience Plans;
Amendment 824 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Highlights that the vast majority of goods traded between the EU and the UK passes through European ports; calls on the Commission to ensure stable and clear transport and trade relations with the UK, as well as to consider the UK as a strategic partner of the EU, in view of ensuring a continued and as frictionless as possible trade between the EU and the UK; invites the Commission to engage in rebuilding transport links with the UK in the framework of TEN-T; highlights at the same time the importance of ensuring a level playing field between EU and UK economic operators, including ports;
Amendment 82 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas SLAPPs have become an increasingly widespread practice used against journalists, publishers, academics, civil society and NGOs, as demonstrated by many cases throughout the Union, such as the chilling case of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who was reportedly facing 47 civil and criminal defamation lawsuits, (resulting in the freezing of her assets) on the day of her strongly condemned assassination on 16 October 2017, and the lawsuits her heirs continue to face; whereas other illustrative and alarming cases against independent journalists and media include Realtid Media, which was repeatedly threatened with a lawsuit in a different jurisdiction from where the reporting in question took place, and Gazeta Wyborcza, which continues to be sued by a number of public entities and officials on a regular basis;
Amendment 91 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas SLAPPs are frequently used by public authorities or its proxies such as state-funded media outlets, state funded NGOs or state-owned companies;
Amendment 94 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
C b. whereas SLAPPing can be a tool to reduce media pluralism at the systemic level, by exercising a chilling effect on independent media;
Amendment 112 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Amendment 129 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights that SLAPPs are a direct attack on the exercise of fundamental rights and freedoms; underlines that fundamental rights and democracy are linked to upholding the rule of law, and that undermining media freedom and public democratic participation threatens Union values as enshrined in Article 2 of the TEU; welcomes the fact that the rule of law report includes SLAPP lawsuits in its assessment of media freedom and pluralism across the Union, and points to best practices in countering them; calls for the annual report to include a thorough assessment of the legal environment for the media, and investigative journalism in particular, and to look more thoroughly at challenges affecting civil society and chilling effect that SLAPPs can have on it;
Amendment 152 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that public participation also has an important role to play in the proper functioning of the internal market, as it is often through public participation that breaches of Union law, corruption and other unlawful practices threatening the proper functioning of the internal market are made known to the public;
Amendment 163 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that SLAPPs constitute a misuse of Member States’ justice systems and legal frameworks, especially for successfully addressing ongoing common challenges outlined in the Justice Scoreboard, such as caseload administration and case backlogs; recalls that a properly functioning justice system delivers judgements without undue delay, and manages judicial resources so as to maximise efficiency, and that this is only possible where judges and judicial bodies are not burdened with the handling of unfounded claims that are later on dismissed as abusive and lacking in legal merit;
Amendment 180 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights that in recent years online hate speech has become increasingly widespread against journalists, NGOs, rights defenders, academics and other civil society actors, including those defending LGBTQI rights, thus threatening media freedom, freedom of expression and assembly, as well as public safety given that online hate speech can incite real- world violence;
Amendment 189 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that SLAPPs are often meritless, frivolous or based on exaggerated claims, and that they are not initiated for the purposes of obtaining a favourable judicial outcome but rather only to intimidate, harass, tire out, put psychological pressure on or consume the financial resources of journalists, publishers, academics, civil society and NGOs, with the ultimate objective of blackmailing and forcing them into silence through the judicial procedure itself; stresses that SLAPPs cause not only financial burden but also bear dire psychological consequences for their targets as well as their family members, aggravated by the fact that the letter may also inherit those abusive proceedings upon the target’s death, as it happened to the husband and sons of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia; points out that this chilling effect can lead to self-censorship, suppressing participation in democratic life, and also discourages others from similar actions, from entering into these professions or from proceeding with relevant associated activities;
Amendment 227 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses, with regard to this problem, that all Member States lack harmonised minimum standards to protect journalists, publishers, academics, civil society and NGOs and to ensure that fundamental rights are upheld in the Member States;
Amendment 252 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Agrees with the numerous academics, legal practitioners and victims who point to the need for legislative action against the growing problem of SLAPPs; urgently calls, therefore, for the Brussels I and Rome II Regulations to be amendmentsed in order to prevent ‘libel tourism’ or ‘forum shopping’; urgently calls for the introduction of a uniform choice of law rule for defamation, as well as for proposals for binding Union legislation on harmonised and effective safeguards for victims of SLAPPs across the Union, including through a directive; argues that without such legislative action, SLAPPs will continue to threaten the rule of law and the fundamental rights of freedom of expression, association, peaceful assembly and information in the Union; is concerned that if measures only address lawsuits regarding information, actions based on other civil matters or criminal procedures may still be used;
Amendment 259 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Affirms that legislative measures at Union level could be based on Article 81 of the TFEU (for cross-border civil lawsuits) and Article 82 of the TFEU (for threats ofcriminal lawsuits in cross-border cases), and separately on Article 114 of the TFEU to protect public participation in order to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market by exposing corruption and other distorunlawful actions; asserts that the latter measure could also address attemptsgenuine, present and sufficiently serious threats made in order to prevent investigation and reporting on breaches of Union law using the same legal base as Directive (EU) 2019/1937 (the ‘Whistleblower Directive’);
Amendment 277 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Considers that it is essential to adopt a legislative measure protecting the role of journalists, publishers, academics, civil society and NGOs in preventing breaches of Union law and ensuring the proper functioning of the internal market; urges the Commission to present a proposal for legislation that sets out safeguards for persons investigating and reporting on these matters of public interest;
Amendment 292 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Urges the Commission to present a proposal for a measure that develops judicial cooperation in civil matters so as to address cross-border SLAPP cases by providing for rules on the dismissal of abusive lawsuits and other actions in court that have the clear purpose of preventing public participation, which should include sanctions, consideration of abusive motives even if the lawsuit or action is not dismissed, costs and damages; calls on the Commission, further, to address questions giving rise to forum shopping and libel tourism in a forthcoming review of the Brussels I and Rome II Regulations;
Amendment 307 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Declares that the protection of legitimate rights arising from Union law must be ensured by Member State courts and cannot be jeopardised, including the rights which are routinely cited in abusive lawsuits; defends at the same time and without prejudice to such protectionunderlines, therefore, that the anti-SLAPP measures should be without prejudice to legitimate court actions and claimants' right of access to justice; defends at the same time, that it is necessary to prevent any abusive use of those rights in a manner which is manifestly contrary to the legislators’ intention when conferring them upon natural or legal persons; considers that, to that end, safeguards are needed not only in order to protect the victims of SLAPPs, but also to prevent and sanction the abuse and/or misuse of those safeguards provided against SLAPPs; notes that preventing such abuse is equally necessary for the correct and uniform application of Union law, thereby safeguarding its effectiveness;
Amendment 321 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Underlines the urgent need for a robust fund for supporting victims of SLAPPs; stresses the importance for victims and potential victims of SLAPPs to have easy and accessible information about these type of cases, legal aid and support, as well as psychological support;
Amendment 327 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Considers it necessary to collect data on SLAPP cases and raise awareness about the nature and detrimental effects of SLAPPs;
Amendment 354 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex – point 1 – part II – indent 3
Annex – point 1 – part II – indent 3
the creation of a specific Union fund to provide financial support to victims of SLAPPs, including in terms of financial aid, legal assistance and psychological support;
Amendment 354 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex – point 1 – part II – indent 3
Annex – point 1 – part II – indent 3
the creation of a specific Union fund to provide financial support to victims of SLAPPs, including in terms of financial aid, legal assistance and psychological support;
Amendment 426 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex – point 4 – point b
Annex – point 4 – point b
(b) specify that prosecution cannot be used to silence journalists, publishers, academics, civil society and NGOs;
Amendment 426 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex – point 4 – point b
Annex – point 4 – point b
(b) specify that prosecution cannot be used to silence journalists, publishers, academics, civil society and NGOs;
Amendment 28 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)
Citation 14 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission’s Communication "Gender Equality Strategy (2020-2025)", published on 5 March 2020,
Amendment 31 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 d (new)
Citation 14 d (new)
– having regard to the Commission’s Communication: "EU Strategy on the rights of the child (2020-2025)", published on 24 March 2021,
Amendment 40 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
Citation 15 a (new)
– having regard to the LGBTIQ Equality Strategy 2020-2025 of 12 November 2020,
Amendment 44 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 b (new)
Citation 15 b (new)
– having regard to the EU Strategy on victims’ rights (2020-2025),
Amendment 47 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 c (new)
Citation 15 c (new)
– having regard to the UN brief ‘COVID-19 and Ending Violence Against Women and Girls’, 20201a _________________ 1a https://www.unwomen.org/- /media/headquarters/attachments/sections /library/publications/2020/issue-brief- covid-19-and-ending-violence-against- women-and-girls-en.pdf?la=en&vs=5006
Amendment 50 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 d (new)
Citation 15 d (new)
– having regard to the legal opinion of the advocate general of the European Court of Justice on the Istanbul Convention, aimed at clarifying the legal uncertainty about if and how the EU can access and ratify the Convention, delivered on March 11, 20211a, _________________ 1a https://curia.europa.eu/juris/document/do cument.jsf?docid=238745&doclang=en
Amendment 67 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas gender-based violence is violence directed against women because they are women andor it affects women disproportionately; whereas LGBTI persons are also victims of gender-based violence because of their gender, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics; whereas gender-based violence is rooted in gender stereotypes, patriarchal structures and power asymmetriremains one of our societies’ biggest challenges and is deeply rooted in gender inequality and gender stereotypes;
Amendment 84 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the European Institute for Gender Equality defines femicide as the killing of women and girls because of their gender; whereas it can take different forms such as the murder of women as a result of intimate partner violence, killing of women and girls because of their gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics, as well as female and intersex genital mutilations and so called "honour killings";
Amendment 98 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas there is a lack of updated, comprehensive and comparable disaggregated data on all forms of gender- based violence across the Member States;
Amendment 119 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Amendment 122 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
Fb. whereas the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (the ‘Istanbul Convention’) has been signed by all Member States and ratified by 21; whereas disinformation campaigns to undermine gender equality also block progress on the issue of eliminating violence against women, as has been seen in relation to the Istanbul Convention, leading to public opposition and regrettable political decisions in some Member States;
Amendment 123 #
2021/2035(INL)
Fc. whereas a possible addition of gender-based violence to article 83(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) requires to establish that it is a particularly serious crime with a cross-border dimension resulting from the nature of the offence, the impact of the offence, or a special need to combat the offence on a common basis;
Amendment 124 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F d (new)
Recital F d (new)
Fd. whereas gender-based violence is a huge and structural problem in our society, affecting a significant part of the European population, with EU surveys showing that one in three women has experienced sexual and/or physical violence during her life, and one in two women (55%) has experienced sexual harassment1a; _________________ 1aEuropean Union Agency for Fundamental Rights entitled ‘Violence against women: an EU-wide survey’, published in 2014
Amendment 125 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F e (new)
Recital F e (new)
Fe. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an increase in domestic violence across Member States, with women and girls, children and LGBTI+ persons shown to be disproportionately impacted by this form of violence, as they can be exposed to abusers for long periods of time and can be cut off from social and institutional support; whereas community support for these vulnerable groups has been dramatically restricted given the measures taken in response to the pandemic;
Amendment 128 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Condemns all forms of violence against women and girls and other forms of gender-based violence, such as violence against LGBTI persons, and deplores the fact that women and girls continue to be exposed to psychological, physical, sexual and economic violence, including sexual exploitation and trafficking in human beings, both online and offline online and offline, which is considered to refer to different acts of violence that result in, or are likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering and which common feature is that they are directed against a person because of that person’s gender or that affects them disproportionately;
Amendment 136 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recalls that “violence against women” is understood as a violation of human rights and a form of discrimination against women and shall mean all acts of gender-based violence that result in, or are likely to result in, physical, sexual, psychological or economic harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life;
Amendment 137 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Recalls that “domestic violence” shall mean all acts of physical, sexual, psychological or economic violence that occur within the family or domestic unit or between former or current spouses or partners, whether or not the perpetrator shares or has shared the same residence with the victim; emphasises that the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the volume of gender-based violence experienced by women and girls across the EU, particularly in the form of domestic violence, resulting in an overwhelming need for support services for these victims;
Amendment 138 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Reminds that according to Article 3(3), second subparagraph, TEU, “the EU shall combat social exclusion and discrimination, and shall promote social justice and protection, equality between women and men, solidarity between generations and protection of the rights of the child”; and that pursuant to Article 5(2)TEU, “under the principle of conferral, the Union shall act only within the limits of the competences conferred upon it by the Member States in the Treaties to attain the objectives set out therein. Competences not conferred upon the Union in the Treaties remain with the Member States”;
Amendment 144 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Denounces femicide as the morest extreme form of gender-based violence against women and girls and a very severe violation of human rights;
Amendment 150 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that violence against women and other forms of gender-based violence are the result of the unequal distribution of power, patriarchal structures, and gender stereotypes, that have led to domination over and discrimination against women by men; underlindeeply rooted in structural inequalities in our society and are still shrouded in silence and continue to be one of the most severe violations of human rights; gender-based violence remains widespread and it has a huge impact on victims, their families, and communities; that thise situation is aggravated by social and economic inequalitiefurther exacerbated by gender biases, stereotypes and the continuous manifestation of historically unequal power relations;
Amendment 173 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the wide range of psychological impacts that gender-based violence has on victims, including stress, concentration problems, anxiety, panic attacks, low self-esteem, depression, post- traumatic stress disorder, lack of trust and of sense of control; recalls that gender- based violence also has a social and economic impact; underlines that the mental health impacts can include severe social consequences for the victims regarding, among others, their participation in the society, resulting in their inability to engage as a productive member of a society or fully exercise their rights as EU citizens, and highlights that provision of mental health services for victims of those crimes is often provided as well by NGOs and civil society actors;
Amendment 180 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Highlights the detrimental economic impacts that gender-based violence and the subsequent mental health issues it causes, can have on victims, including their ability to seek employment and the financial burden imposed on them by taking legal action; taking into account therefore the estimated annual societal costs of gender- based violence (290 billion) exceeding the estimated annual costs of particularly serious crimes listed under art 83(1)1a; _________________ 1aEPRS interim European Added Values Assessment (EAVA) on gender-based violence, p.35
Amendment 208 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Insists on actions to prevent gender- based violence by addressing the underlying causes, including counteracting sexism, gender stereotypes and patriarchal values of gender inequality; underlines the need for gender equality to have a central place in education which challenges gender stereotypes and supports the development of non-violent relationships, and the need for an EU-wide awareness-raising campaigns on gender stereotypes, which includes information targeted at educating our younger citizens about gender equality;
Amendment 232 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to improve the regular availability and comparability of quality, disaggregated data on all forms of gender- based violence at EU and national level and for the harmonisation of data collection systems among Member States, through cooperation with Eurostat, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights and the European Institute for Gender Equality; believes that quality data will be essential for clear and measurable targets in the elimination of gender-based violence;
Amendment 238 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights the need for targeted policies to address the situation of survivorsvictims of gender-based violence who experience intersectional forms of discrimination, such as women refugees, asylum seekers and migrants, indigenous women, racialised women, women from religious and ethnic minorities, lesbian, bisexual and trans women, elderly women and women wibased on several personal characteristics such as race, colour, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, association with a national minority, property, birth, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, state of health, disabilitiey, marital status, migrant or refugee status, or other status;
Amendment 248 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Is deeply worried about the nature, extent and gravity of gender-based violence and harassment in the workplaces; welcomes in this regard the recently adopted ILO Convention 190 on violence and harassment in the world of work and calls on the Member States to ratify and implement it without delay; calls also on the Commission and the Member States to adequately complete the existing framework for effective measures to prohibit violence and harassment in the workplace, as well as preventive measures, effective access to gender- responsive, safe and effective complaint and dispute resolution mechanisms, training and awareness-raising campaigns, psychological support services and remedies;
Amendment 287 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on Member States to take all necessary measures to promote and ensure the protection of women and girls in all their diversity and all survivorvictims of gender- based violence against all forms of violence;
Amendment 293 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines the obligation on Member States to ensure that there is support and services for survivorvictims of gender- based violence; recalls the importance, in that context, of support to independent civil society and women’s shelter organisations in particular with regards to the provision of essential psychological and legal consultation supports;
Amendment 304 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Member States to step up their work in order to ensure that victims have access to justice, including restorative justice, and to guarantee that the rights of the victim are placed at the centre in order to avoid discrimination, traumatisation or revictimisation during judicial, medical and police proceedings; underlines with concern that most Member States still have issues with complete/correct transposition and/or practical application of the Victim’s Rights Directive, as reflected in the Commission’s Strategy on victim’s rights, and calls on their due diligence for its complete and correct transposition;
Amendment 322 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that gender-based violence is a particularly serious crime and a widespread violation of fundamental rights in the Union which needs to be addressed with greater efficiency and determination on a common basis; stresses that gender-based violence is the result of a patriarchal society that has a cross-border dimension; points, in particular, at the growing anti- gender and anti-women movements, which are well organised and have a cross-border naturewith profound impact on individual fundamental rights and freedoms as well as on the population which needs to be addressed with greater efficiency and determination; stresses the cross-border dimension of gender-based violence, directly stemming from the impact of this offence across the Member States, as well as from the need of a common action at EU level; considers that the great individual, economic and societal impacts across all Member States, taking into account the estimation of the societal cost of 290 billion euros of gender-based violence, reaffirms the need to combat gender-based violence in its multiple dimensions on a common EU basis;
Amendment 336 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Strongly advocates for all EU Member States and for the EU to ratify the Istanbul Convention; regrets that six Member States have yet to do so; emphasises that both an EU-wide accession to this Convention together with the parallel recognition of gender-based violence under the TFEU are needed in order to adequately address the problem;
Amendment 347 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that the special need to combat violence against women and girls and other forms of gender-based violence on a common basis also results from the need to establish minimum rules concerning the definition of criminal offences and sanctions, thus contributing to law enforcement in cross border operations;
Amendment 348 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that the special need to combat violence against women and girls in all their diversity and other forms of gender-based violence on a common basis also results from the need to establish minimum rules concerning the definition of criminal offences and sanctions;
Amendment 364 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to propose a directive on gender-based violence that implements the standards of the Istanbul Convention and includes the following elements: prevention, including through gender-sensitive education programming directed at both girls and boys, and empowerment of women and girls; support services and protection measures for survivorvictims; combating all forms of gender-based violence, including violations of women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights; and minimum standards for law enforcement; and minimum standards for law enforcement, cooperation among Member States and the exchange of best practices, information and expertise; stresses that this new directive shall be complementary to existing and upcoming legislative and non-legislative measures in order to achieve a coherent EU action in gender equality, as well as an eventual ratification of the Istanbul Convention; believes that the implementation of these measures could be facilitated by the national equality bodies;
Amendment 387 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recital 5
Annex I – Recital 5
(5) Gender-based violence is violence directed against women because they are women and it affects women disproportionately. LGBTI persons are also victims of gender-based violence because of their gender, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics. Gender- based violence is rooted in gender stereotypes, patriarchal structures and power asymmetries stereotypes are a root cause of gender inequality and affect all areas of society.
Amendment 390 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recital 7
Annex I – Recital 7
(7) Gender-based violence constitutes a violation of fundamental rights such as the right to security and the rights to life and to physical integrity, human dignity, prohibition of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, prohibition of slavery and forced labour, respect for private and family life enshrined in Articles 61, 2 and 3, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 of the Charter, respectively.
Amendment 134 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Expresses concern at the use of legal measures by governments and powerful individuals to silence critics, such as the use of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs), or the use of laws curtailing the right to freedom of expression in a manner incompatible with international human rights law, for example against LGBTI and women’s activists;calls on the Commission to accelerate the setting up of the expert group on SLAPPs as foreseen in the European Democracy Action Plan, to begin its work as soon as feasible and to ensure any upcoming legislative proposal addresses these issues;
Amendment 154 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Is alarmed by the growing use of SLAPP to silence or intimidate investigative journalists and outlets and create a climate of fear around their reporting of certain topics; stresses that SLAPP actions attack democratic public participation, interfere with fundamental rights of individuals, such as freedom of expression and freedom to receive information, and therefore threaten democracy and the rule of law within the whole Union;
Amendment 183 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Stresses in particular the deterioration of the independence of some Member States’ equality bodies since the publication of the reports, which constitutes an immediate threat to the fundamental rights of citizens;
Amendment 17 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas European countries have a variety of different fleets of inland vessels, which makes inland waterway transport very convenient and useful for transporting different types and large quantities of cargo to different destinations on either large or small riverwaterways;
Amendment 26 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the further development of the inland waterway sector is a cornerstone to building a smart, sustainable and competitive European transport network;
Amendment 27 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas the inland waterways, as one of the most environmentally-friendly modes of transport with a largely untapped further potential of transporting large amounts of goods across the European Union, can play a fundamental role in meeting the EU’s climate objectives;
Amendment 28 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas a current modal share of 6% is far too little and a sharp increase in the modal share of inland waterway transport is needed to reduce road congestion, enhance safety, reduce emissions and lead to a more sustainable transport system as a whole;
Amendment 31 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A d (new)
Recital A d (new)
Ad. whereas contrary to many congested roads, European inland waterways dispose of free capacity, offering a significant modal shift potential; whereas the current navigability of the European waterways is patchy and the modal shift is hindered by missing links and poor reliability of free- flowing inland waterways;
Amendment 34 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas ports play an important role as multimodal connecting points offering other modes of transport that can take over freight loads temporarily, and whereas it is therefore important that sea and inland ports have good connections with the hinterland;
Amendment 36 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas a major share of EU inland waterway freight is related to sea ports; whereas enhancing hinterland transport by inland waterways as well as the connectivity between sea and inland ports is hence of great importance;
Amendment 37 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas a major share of EU inland waterway freight is related to sea ports; whereas enhancing hinterland transport by inland waterways as well as the connectivity between sea and inland ports is hence of great importance;
Amendment 40 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas river cruises, ferries, day trip vessels, water taxis and water shuttles play an important role for tourism in Europe and should become a cleaner option for tourism and public transport in regions and cities with accessible and navigable rivers, lakes and canals, which would also make urban mobility more sustainable and effective;
Amendment 55 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to take the initiative on green, efficient and digital leadership and to build on existing programmes such as NAIADES, which should inspire all stakeholders within the waterway transport sector, as well as other transport sectors, and in particular rail, to work together towards a sustainable future, while supporting the competitiveness of the sector as a whole;
Amendment 57 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission to present proposals for a governance and regulatory framework in line with the next NAIADES action programme, providing European harmonisation and standardisation for quality navigability, vessels and qualification of crews; this framework should facilitate the coordination of investments, action programmes and the various bodies involved in inland waterway transport development, including the Member States’ administrations, EU agencies, TEN-T coordinators, River Commissions, and standardization committees;
Amendment 66 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that more investment in updating river and canalexpanding and updating the physical and digital waterway infrastructure (for example, locks, bridges and interoperable deployment of digital technologies across borders) is key to enabling quality navigability and strengthening the reliability of this mode of transport, while respecting the applicable environmental law;
Amendment 72 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Urges, in this regard, the Member States to fully respect their obligation to complete the TEN-T core inland waterway network by 2030, and the Commission and the TEN-T Coordinators to strengthen their oversight in this regard, eliminating the missing links and allowing for quality physical and digital infrastructure; points particularly to the need for increased investments in adequate multimodal infrastructure in ports, such as seamless rail connections and terminals, in order to facilitate competitive multimodal transport in Europe;
Amendment 79 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Calls upon the Commission and Member States to better take into account that it is often families with children on board who are operating in the inland waterway sector and to invest in adequate and regular facilities along the waterway routes in order to allow for decent en route living conditions;
Amendment 80 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Underlines the significant potential of rehabilitating connecting waterways and canals, in particular in regions that have suffered from decades of insufficient investments in inland waterways infrastructure;
Amendment 86 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that there is not a ‘one size fits all’ solution for tacklingStresses the need to better address the problem of low and high water levels as a result of climate change, in particular via more effective and resilient infrastructure; deplores, however, that the problems of the inland waterway sector, caused by thefloods and low water levels, have not been taken duly into account;
Amendment 88 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points, in this regard, to the relevance of integrating the use of space data and services such as provided by Galileo and Copernicus;
Amendment 90 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Considers that - in order to strengthen inland waterway transport - a dual-layer network approach, by complementing the existing core network of inland waterways with a comprehensive network of inland waterways, should be introduced; points out that navigable waterways connected to sea ports, which do not have class IV status but have the potential to reduce negative environmental externalities, including road congestion, should be considered for the comprehensive network;
Amendment 98 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the importance of further encouraging and supporting initiatives aimed at the use ofquickly stepping up the availability and roll-out of alternative fuels, alternative fuels' infrastructure and propulsion methods for shipping with a network approach and in accordance with the principle of technological neutrality; points out that inland waterway transport can be suitable for the deployment of hydrogen, LNG, sustainable fuels, biofuels, hybrid and electric vessels, when the EU directs adequate research funding this way as well as incentivises and improves the scalability of required investments; welcomes the use of all readily deployable options to reduce inland navigation emissions, including bridging fuels and transitional systems, such as improved catalysts and filters for existing ships; points out, in this regard, the value of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a transitional solution to reduce greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions in inland waterway transport, as LNG emits less CO2, NOx and particulate matter than conventional inland waterways fuels; notes that the existing, technically mature vessels and distribution infrastructure now based on LNG could be used for biogas and will therefore be essential in scaling up Bio-LNG as a marine fuel;
Amendment 107 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Underlines the particular role that inland waterways should play in the EU Hydrogen Strategy, both for the clean fuelling of inland waterway transport and for the crucial importance of inland waterways and its ports for the clean and efficient distribution of hydrogen along the EU’s transport networks and industry clusters;
Amendment 108 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Points out that there currently is a lack of market ready zero-emissions solutions; therefore calls on the Commission to develop a realistic roadmap to further reduce the pollutants and GHG emissions in order to reach a decarbonised inland waterway sector, while safeguarding competitiveness, reliability and safety;
Amendment 111 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights that low-emission and zero-emission alternatives should become more financially attractive than conventional propulsions and that this trendwidely available and more affordable and that the uptake of these fuels should be accelerated, for example by a realistic, progressively increasing blending percentage based on an impact assessment as well as by regulatory stability and financial support, including through the granting of tax incentives by Member States;
Amendment 120 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Highlights the importance of ports, and their specialised shipyards where the building, conversion and retrofitting of ships take place, in the energy transition; calls therefore on the Commission and Member States to direct adequate funding and investments towards ensuring sufficient capacity and adequate infrastructure in ports to facilitate the fleet renewal and energy transition of the shipping sector;
Amendment 125 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Commission to propose a governance framework for monitoring Rivers Basins pollution, facilitating coordination of European and national measures, investments, and action programmes;
Amendment 129 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that far-reaching digitalisation and data collection contributes to a cleaner environment and improved safety on board and result in more efficient routing, less congestion in ports and better communication and information exchange between ships, ports and infrastructure; stresses the need to further harmonise River Information Services (RIS), which wouldcalls for a strategy to develop and deploy digital and automated technologies in the inland waterway sector, outlining both interoperable standards, across modes and borders as well as the required research actions and funding, including via dedicated calls within Horizon Europe; stresses the need to update technical standards in the field of inland navigation (CESNI) and further harmonise River Information Services (RIS), which would simplify procedures in the field of regulating inland navigation, solve the problems arising from different interpretations of technical standards and the lack of comparable data, and allow for the speedy development and deployment of innovative solutions, and underlines the need to prepare for interoperable data exchange with other modes of transport;
Amendment 136 #
2021/2015(INI)
7a. Stresses the need for swift implementation of the electronic freight transport information (eFTI) regulation, allowing transport operators to share information with enforcement authorities in a swift, easy and digital manner;
Amendment 144 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the importance of connecting existing digital transport policy frameworks and of making sure that multimodal transport data are available through a single point of access in order to achieve efficiency gains in waterborne freight transport; calls on the Commission in this regard to come up with an EU action plan for multimodal transport infrastructure and data sharing, with the goal of achieving an interoperable, synchromodal, connected and automated transport system by 2035 at the latest;
Amendment 146 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Points to the need for incentives for the development of intermodal digital port platforms; calls in this regard for a Project of European Added Value, financed by the RRF, for the navigability and multimodal connection of TEN-T inland waterway corridors;
Amendment 149 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights that increased automation brings the reality of synchromodal transport in Europe closer; insists therefore on the need for a European Roadmap for Smart and Autonomous Inland Waterway Transport Systems that supports researchfuture-oriented legislation, research, pilot projects and field labs, the development and successful implementation of smart ships and ports, based on Intelligent Transport Systems, and digital interoperability;
Amendment 152 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Points to the benefits of EU Space services and data differentiators provided by Galileo and Copernicus to enable green, safe and secure navigation of autonomous vessels;
Amendment 153 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Highlights that safe and secure autonomous navigation requires standardized sharing of information beyond the position of the antenna of the vessels, such as the attitude of vessels, the contour of the hull as well as on modifications of the waterways, in order to manage autonomous operations, to avoid potential collisions between vessels that share the same fairway, and to provide skippers with the latest information about the fairway; points to space solutions as enablers for inland waterway transport and the useful contribution of EU Space assets Galileo, EGNOS and Copernicus in this regard;
Amendment 156 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Highlights that the major share of inland waterway freight passes through European sea ports; stresses the importance of having adequate inland waterway links to and from sea ports and the need to enhance the connectivity between sea and inland ports;
Amendment 158 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4
Subheading 4
Ports: from transshipment point for fossil fuels to clean energy and circular hub
Amendment 167 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Stresses the importance of sea ports in enabling a modal shift towards inland waterway transport; highlights the need for investments in IWT infrastructure inside sea ports as well as waiting berths outside of sea ports; notes that improving the bundling of inland waterway freight will facilitate a more efficient IWT transport to and from sea ports; considers the need for a close cooperation of all stakeholders of the logistics chain;
Amendment 173 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Highlights that the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure should take into account the potential demand and market characteristics of a port; stresses, therefore, that a European rollout strategy of alternative fuels for multimodal and industrial use through the TEN-T revision and Directive 2014/94/EU on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (AFID) should follow a network approach that leads to an efficiently planned infrastructure, based on the potential market demand characteristics of a port and, where necessary, along water routes and the principle of technology neutrality;
Amendment 175 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to strengthen the synergies between the inland waterways infrastructure and the Trans-European Energy Networks, which will facilitate the energy transition of inland shipping and support the development of ports as energy hubs; highlights, in this regard, the need for better integrating inland waterways infrastructure into the European energy grid to facilitate the use of on-shore power supply; also stresses the potential of inland waterways for the transport of alternative fuels;
Amendment 176 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Notes that onshore power supply (OPS) is an important tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution at berth and in ports, but has to be deployed in a smart manner where it delivers cost-effective reductions; points out that a minimal time at berth is an important criterion in defining if OPS connectivity is relevant;
Amendment 179 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Points to the promising role of ports in the circular economy; calls upon the Commission to develop measures supporting circular economy activities in ports, including collection and transport of used materials, waste and recycled products, in order to unlock their potential to become circular hubs;
Amendment 188 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses the need to modernise inland navigation education and training, focusing on the development of green and digital skills as well as on overcoming language barriers, thereby creating attractive jobs, particularly for young people, with high and harmonised social and safety standards and qualification levels; calls, furthermore, for the proper implementation of Directive (EU) 2017/2397 on the recognition of professional qualifications in inland navigation by Member States by 17 January 2022;
Amendment 200 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses the importance of existing EU funding instruments for greening and digitalising our European inland waterway transport sector, such as the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), Horizon Europe and, the Structural and Cohesion Funds and the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RFF), and the need to mobilise them to finance investments in alternative fuels and adequate ship, the development and roll-out of alternative propulsion systems for vessels and infrastructure;
Amendment 209 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that the inland waterway sector consists mostly of SMEs, family businesses and smaller ports, which makes it difficult for them to make expensive investments in order to comply with the goals of the Green Deal; considers, therefore, that the scalability of required investments should be improved and the administrative burden and cost for access to funding should be significantly reduced;
Amendment 212 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to set up a dedicated European inland waterway fund, including a one-stop-shop system that is easily accessible for help and assistance and has the possibility to combine projects into a single application, thus increasing the chances for funding; stresses that the fund should be financed through thecomplement the existing reserve funds created under Regulation (EU) 546/20149 , where possible complemented with national funds and contributions, awith significant additional financial contributions from European and national financing instruments in order to leverage further investments from the industry and to address the current investment gap in financing the sustainable transition; this fund should also provide for the possibility of blending with the CEF and the Structural and Cohesion Funds; as well as financing instruments from the European Investment Bank; _________________ 9 OJ L 163, 29.5.2014, p. 15.
Amendment 215 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to set up a dedicated European inland waterway fund, covering IWT infrastructure in seaports and including a one-stop-shop system that is easily accessible for help and assistance and has the possibility to combine projects into a single application, thus increasing the chances for funding; stresses that the fund should be financed through the reserve funds created under Regulation (EU) 546/20149 , where possible complemented with national funds and contributions, and should provide for the possibility of blending with the CEF and the Structural and Cohesion Funds; _________________ 9 OJ L 163, 29.5.2014, p. 15.
Amendment 219 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls upon the Commission to reinforce its internal resources dedicated to inland waterway transport, including human recourses, bringing them in line with the ambitions of the Green Deal, the modal shift and the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy for this sector;
Amendment 223 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 7
Subheading 7
Passenger transport and, urban mobility and waterborne city logistics
Amendment 226 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes the recent Commission evaluation of the 2013 Urban Mobility Package10 ; highlights in this regard that the expected results of the Urban Mobility Plan (UMP), namely a reduction in CO2 and air pollutant emissions, less congestion and fewer road casualties in urban areas, have not consistently materialised across the EU; calls on the Commission, therefore, to encourage Member States and cities to include, where possible, waterborne city logistics and local freight distribution as well as waterborne public transport, as a safe and effective mode of transport, in their sustainable urban mobility planning (SUMP) and to enhance their urban mobility data collection; stresses, furthermore, the need to include waterborne public transport means in digital mobility platforms, such as Mobility as a Service; _________________ 10Commission staff working document of 24 February 2021 entitled 'Evaluation of the 2013 Urban Mobility Package' (SWD(2021)0047) - https://eur- lex.europa.eu/legal- content/en/TXT/?uri=CELEX:52021SC00 47
Amendment 390 #
2021/0213(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – table A – rows 10 and 11
Annex I – table A – rows 10 and 11
Amendment 396 #
2021/0213(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – table B – rows 10 and 11
Annex I – table B – rows 10 and 11
Amendment 403 #
2021/0213(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – table C – rows 12 and 13
Annex I – table C – rows 12 and 13
Amendment 1 #
2020/2161(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Reiterates that the Agency, classified as a “European Strategic Investment” agency, received in 2018 significant new core tasks with regard to cybersecurity in aviation, drones and urban air mobility, environmental protection, research and development, international cooperation; calls, therefore, for an adequate budget of the Agency in order to equip it with the necessary resources for its tasks;
Amendment 40 #
2020/2022(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Amendment 41 #
2020/2022(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas online hate speech and disinformation are increasingly being used as tools to increase social polarization, which is in turn exploited for political purposes; whereas combating them is not only relevant to the domain of human rights, but is also a fundamental factor in terms of the defence of the rule of law and democracy in the EU;
Amendment 91 #
2020/2022(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes in the clear economic benefits of a functioning digital single market for the EU and its Member States; stresses the important obligation to ensure a fair digital ecosystem in which fundamental rights - including freedom of expression and information, and media freedom and pluralism - and data protection are respected; calls for a minimum level of intervention based on the principles of necessity and proportionality;
Amendment 137 #
2020/2022(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Strongly believes that the current EU legal framework governing digital services should be updated with a view to addressing the challenges posed by new technologies and ensuring legal clarity and respect for fundamental rights; considers that the reform should build on the solid foundation of and full compliance with existing EU law, especially the General Data Protection Regulation and, the Directive on privacy and electronic communications, and the sector-specific instruments such as the revised Audiovisual Media Services Directive;
Amendment 189 #
2020/2022(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Believes that terms of services of digital service providers should be clear, transparent and fair and be made available in an easy and accessible manner to users; deplores the fact that some terms of services from content platforms do not allow law enforcement to use non-personal accounts, which poses a threat both to possible investigations and to personal safety;
Amendment 256 #
2020/2022(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Underlines that in order to fully enjoy fundamental rights, such as freedom of expression and access to information, developed media literacy skills remain crucial; recalls the fundamental role of media literacy as one of the primary solutions to growing disinformation- and hate speech-related issues, and calls on the Commission and Member States to improve media literacy through support for educational initiatives aimed at both students and professional educators, as well as through targeted awareness-raising campaigns within civil society;
Amendment 262 #
2020/2022(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Further to empowering users to their fundamental rights online, calls on the Commission to ensure that users have access to diverse and quality content online as a mean towards an informed citizenship; in this respect calls on the Commission to propose safeguards ensuring quality media content is easy to access and easy to find on third party platforms;
Amendment 2 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5
Citation 5
— having regard to the work carried out by the Council of Europe to promote the protection and safety of journalists, including Recommendation CM/Rec(2018)1[1] of the Committee of Ministers to member states on media pluralism and transparency of media ownership and the declaration by the Committee of Ministers on the financial sustainability of quality journalism in the digital age, and the Recommendation CM/Rec(2016)4[1] of the Committee of Ministers to member states on the protection of journalism and safety of journalists and other media actors;
Amendment 4 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
— having regard to the Joint Communication of 10 June 2020 entitled ‘Tackling COVID-19 disinformation - Getting the facts right’ (JOIN(2020) 8 final),
Amendment 14 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
— having regard to the Commission’s Code of Practice to fight online disinformation, agreed on 26 September 2018,
Amendment 20 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
Citation 13 a (new)
— having regard to the Council conclusions of 26 May 2020 on media literacy in an ever-changing world,
Amendment 41 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas all Member States must adhere to the values enshrined in Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union
Amendment 51 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas according to the 2020 World Press Freedom Index, the situation concerning the independence of the press differs significantly between Member States, with some Member States ranking among the top 5 best performers, while the worst entry ranking as low as 111th out of 180;
Amendment 53 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas several Member States’ position in international press freedom rankings has declined;
Amendment 56 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas journalists and other media actors continue to be at risk of violence, threats, harassment, pressure, (self-) censorship, public shaming and even assassination in the EU as a result of their investigative activities to protect the public interest; whereas women journalists face gender-specific forms of violence, such as sexual and online harassment, whereas more than 70% of women working in the media have experienced more than one type of harassment, threat, or attack online; whereas 52% of women have experienced these types of offence in the past year alone;
Amendment 62 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the threats to media freedom includes harassment and attacks aimed at journalists, disregard of their legal protection as well as media capture or politically motivated actions in the media sector;
Amendment 66 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas in addition to violence, intimidation and harassment of journalists there is lack of prosecution of the perpetrators of these crimes and impunity leads to a chilling effect; whereas OSCE reports that impunity prevails as e.g. less than 15% of murders of journalists in the OSCE region are solved;
Amendment 74 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the global COVID-19 crisis is having a devastating social and economic impact on the media sector; whereas media outlets have been reporting considerable losses in their revenue from advertising, whereas thousands of media workers have already lost, or are at risk of losing their jobs, either temporarily or permanently, whereas this has particularly strong impact on freelance journalists whose number is increasing throughout the EU and who constitute already a significant part of all journalists in Europe; whereas financial sustainability of the job and financial independence are a crucial part of press freedom;
Amendment 79 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the impact of disinformation online, sometimes with serious consequences for public health
Amendment 80 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
Fb. whereas digital advertising revenue often benefits non-EU actors and European media revenues are in sharp decline
Amendment 82 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the internet and social media play a role in spreading hate speech and fostering radicalisation leading to violent extremism, through the circulation of illegal content; whereas combating all forms of intolerance is an integral part of human-rights protection as developed by the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights;
Amendment 91 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the AVMSD obliges the authorities in every Member State to ensure that audiovisual media services do not contain any incitement to hatred based on race, sex, religion or nationality; whereas the AVMSD obliges Member States to ensure the independence of media regulators;
Amendment 95 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the spread of false news and disinformation available via social media or search websites poses a threat to freedom of speech and expression and the independence of the media, and has strongly impaired the credibility of the traditional media; whereas data analysis and algorithms have an increasing impact on the information made accessible to citizens;
Amendment 100 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas disinformation related to COVID-19 may cause panic and social unrest and needs to be addressed; whereas measures to combat disinformation cannot be used as a pretext for introducing disproportionate restrictions on press freedom; whereas reports indicate that coordinated campaigns have been running across EU Member States and neighbouring regions, promoting false health information and disinformation about the EU and its partners; whereas the Commission addresses these phenomena in its recent joint communication on tackling COVID-19 disinformation;
Amendment 108 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas genuinely independent, adequately funded public-service media operating across various platforms are key to functioning democracy in the EU
Amendment 109 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reiterates its continued deep concern about the state of media freedom within the EU in the context of the abuses and attacks still being perpetrated against journalists and media workers in the Member States because of their activities, as well as the growing public denigration and general weakening of the profession, weighing particularly heavily on local, investigative and cross-border journalism; stresses that, in accordance with the Council of Europe Recommendation on media pluralism (2018), Member States have a positive obligation to foster a favourable environment for freedom of expression, offline and online, in which everyone can exercise their right to freedom of expression;
Amendment 115 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is deeply shattered by the murders of Daphne Caruana Galizia in Malta and Ján Kuciak and his fiancée Martina Kušnírová in Slovakia due to their investigative work, and reiterates the importance of an; recalls the essential role that investigative journalism holds in fighting organised crime by collecting and connecting relevant information, exposing criminal networks and illicit activities; highlights the fact that these activities expose them to an increased personal risk level; calls on national law enforcement authorities to fully cooperate with Europol and other relevant international organisations in order to conduct independent investigation to brs, identifying and bringing to justice the perpetrators of and masterminds behind these crimes;
Amendment 124 #
2020/2009(INI)
3. Strongly reiterates its call on the Commission to treat attempts by Member State governments to damage media freedom and pluralism as constituting a serious and systematic abuse of powers and as going against the fundamental values of the EU as enshrined in Article 2 TEU; welcomes, therefore, the Commission’s intention to include a specific chapter on monitoring media freedom and pluralism in its Annual Report on the Situation of the Rule of Law within the EU; encourages the Commission to actively cooperate with the Council of Europe, exchanging best practices and making sure that measures undertaken are complementary; urges the Commission to take into account the impact of the emergency measures taken in 2020 in the context of COVID-19 on press freedom, media pluralism and safety of journalists; in this context, recalls Parliament’s repeated call for a permanent, independent and comprehensive mechanism covering democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights in the EU;
Amendment 134 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the irreplaceable role of public service media and stresses that it is essential to ensure and maintain their independence from political interference; highlights as well the need to ensure the financial independence and the conditions for the sustainability of the activities of private market operators to avoid media capture; reiterates in this context Parliament’s call for an ambitious EU media action plan; condemns attempts by Member State governments to silence critical media and undermine media freedom and pluralism, in particular attempts to control public service media; deplores the fact that in some Member States public broadcasting has become an example of single political party propaganda, which often excludes opposition and minority groups from society and even incites violence; draws attention to the recommendations included in the Resolution 2255 (2019) of PACE that calls on the Member States to guarantee editorial independence, as well as sufficient and stable funding, for public service media; stresses that safeguarding independent authorities and ensuring strong independent oversight of audiovisual media against undue state and commercial intervention is crucial; calls on the Commission to present a legal framework to supervise the operation of public service media providers, including whether they fulfil the criteria of prudent management and task-based financing, and if their services fulfil the expectations of fact-based, fair and ethical journalism;
Amendment 158 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates its concern that few specific legal or policy frameworks protecting journalists and media workers from violence, threats and intimidation can be identified at national level within the EU; calls on the Member States and the Commission to ensure the effective protection and safety of journalists and other media actors as well as of their sources, including in a cross-border context; reiterates its call to Member States to take a gender-sensitive approach when considering measures to address the safety of journalists; strongly reiterates its call on the Commission to present proposals to prevent so-called ‘Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation’ (SLAPP);
Amendment 176 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that excessive concentration of the content-producing and content-distributing sectors may threaten citizens’ access to a range of content; underlines that media pluralism, which depends on the existence of a diversity of media ownership and of content as well as independent journalism, is key to challenging the spread of disinformation and ensuring that EU citizens are well- informed; reminds that according to the Media Pluralism Monitor conclusions the media ownership concentration remains one of the most significant risks to media pluralism and is seen as creating barriers to the diversity of information; calls on the Commission to monitor the implementation at Member States level of existing EU instruments against ownership concentration and illegal state aid to increase diversity in the media landscape;
Amendment 195 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to urgently introduce EU and national emergency recovery packages to protect the jobs and livelihoods of media workers, support companies and fund public service media through the COVID- 19 crisiseconomic recovery plan; stresses that in the face of the pandemic European citizens need professional, economically secure and independent journalists; reiterates in this context its call for the creation of a permanent European fund for journalists in the framework of the next MFF (2021- 2027), as redrafted following the COVID- 19 crisis, offering direct financial support for independent journalists and media outlets, freelancers and self-employed media workers; reiterates also in this context its call for an ambitious EU media action plan to support the development of a vibrant and pluralistic media landscape;
Amendment 197 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Notes with concern that the envisaged budgetary envelope for the Creative Europe programme under the revised MFF/ recovery proposals of 27 May 2020 brings a 100 million Euros decrease in allocations, compared to the initial Commission proposal of 2018, and now amounts to 1.3 billion Euros less than the allocations initially proposed by the European Parliament; furthermore, notes with regret that funding available under the Justice, Rights and Values programme has also been decreased by 100 million Euros within the revised Commission budget proposal and now stands at 1.2 billion Euros less than the figures proposed by the European Parliament; urges the Commission to revise these figures and present new proposals, in line with the position adopted by the European Parliament;
Amendment 199 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Strongly welcomes the allocation of EU funds to start projects, such as the Europe-wide rapid response mechanism for violations of press and media freedom and a cross-border investigative journalism fund in order to strengthen media freedom and pluralism;
Amendment 200 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls for an ambitious MFF with increased budget allocations to support media and independent journalism; stresses the importance of innovation in journalism and news media which could be fostered through EU funding
Amendment 202 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Stresses that public-service media role as trusted providers of public good and serving general public interest would be improved by appropriate and sustainable funding, free of political interference in the Member States
Amendment 218 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Amendment 236 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes that the new digital environment has exacerbated the problem of the spread of disinformation and has resulted in online platforms playing an influential role in publishing, disseminating and promoting news and other media content; reiterates its concern about the potential threat disinformation poses to freedom of expression and the, democratic discourse, independence of the media and public health;
Amendment 241 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the EU institutions for strengthened and pro-active communication in all official languages when major public emergencies, such as the pandemic occur in order to ensure that European citizens have access to accurate, user-friendly and verified information;
Amendment 259 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Points out that different forms of misinformation and disinformation, as well as other forms of information manipulation relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, continue to proliferate around the world and have potentially harmful consequences for public security, health and effective crisis management; recalls that all measures to combat disinformation, including those taken in the context of the COVID-19 emergency, need to be necessary, proportionate, transparent and subject to regular oversight, and may under no circumstances prevent journalists and media actors from carrying out their work or lead to content being unduly blocked on the internet; deplores that certain online platforms remove professional journalistic content based on non-transparent terms and conditions which unnecessarily limit the freedom of expression;
Amendment 268 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes the Commission’s initiative to present a European Democracy Action Plan that aims to counter disinformation and to adapt to evolving threats and manipulations, as well as to support free and independent media; emphasises in this respect that protecting free and independent media while combating hate speech and disinformation is a fundamental factor in terms of the defence of the rule of law and democracy in the EU; notes with concern that according to a GDI research, websites spreading disinformation in the EU receive more than 70 million Euros in ad revenues every year; calls on the Commission to further engage with the digital platforms and step up the efforts towards ending such practices, as well as towards combatting the strategic, automated amplification of disinformation through the use of bots or fake profiles online, and towards increasing transparency in respect to the financing and the distribution of online advertising;
Amendment 270 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes the Commission’s initiative to present a European Democracy Action Plan that aims to counter disinformation and to adapt to evolving threats and manipulations, as well as to support free and, independent and financially viable media; emphasises in this respect that protecting free and independent media while combating hate speech and disinformation is a fundamental factor in terms of the defence of the rule of law and democracy in the EU; welcomes the creation of the European Digital Media Observatory, a digital platform to help fighting disinformation;
Amendment 278 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Reminds the Commission and the Member States as well as the private sector, in particular online platforms, and civil society as a whole of the need for joint action when it comes to the fight against disinformation, and acknowledges the positiveromising impact of the voluntary actions taken by service providers and platforms to counter disinformation; calls on all online platforms and other key players to join the list of signatories;
Amendment 280 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Reminds the Commission and the Member States as well as the private sector, in particular online platforms, and civil society as a whole of the need for joint action when it comes to the fight against disinformation, and acknowledges the positive and necessary, yet still insufficient, impact of the voluntary actions taken by service providers and platforms to counter disinformation;
Amendment 283 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to improve media literacy through support for educational initiatives aimed at both students and professional educators, as well as through targeted awareness-raising campaigns within civil society, highlights that media literacy is an increasingly essential and critical skill for the modern citizen and consumer and recalls its fundamental role as one of the primary solutions to growing disinformation- and hate speech-related issues;
Amendment 284 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Considers that the EU Code of Practice on Disinformation could be strengthened through improved monitoring of the existing commitments, transparent and disaggregated provision of information and data by the online platforms and expansion of the existing commitments; considers that co- regulatory approach continuously reflecting current developments in the digital sphere could be a way forward;
Amendment 289 #
2020/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Considers continuous media literacy curriculum and efforts across all age groups to be of significant importance when increasing societal resilience to various threats in the digital space;
Amendment 49 #
2019/0246(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Given the fragile ecosystem in the Baltic Sea, support for the permanent cessation of fishing activities should not be granted for the retrofitting of fishing vessels for other activities than commercial fishing, such as recreational fishing, which could have a detrimental impact on the ecosystem. Therefore, such support should only be granted for the scrapping of fishing vessels. At the same time, support should only be granted for the scrapping of fishing vessels, including vessels used for recreational fishing. In view of the above, compensation scheme coverage and the possibility of scrapping recreational fishing units should take place on a similar basis as for industrial fishing.
Amendment 51 #
2019/0246(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) Given the cultural and multi- generational characteristics of the coastal fishing profession, alternatives to the scrapping of vessels that would allow fishermen to remain in the profession should be provided.
Amendment 53 #
2019/0246(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) Compensation for the permanent cessation of vessels’ activities will not be attractive to operators if it is deducted from the temporary cessation compensation paid in the past pursuant to Article 25(5) of Regulation (EU) No 508/2014. Such a deduction would not make sense because services have been provided in the past for the temporary cessation of vessels’ activities, while compensation for permanent cessation of activities concerns future benefits.
Amendment 58 #
2019/0246(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) No 508/2014
Article 34 – paragraph 4 c a (new)
Article 34 – paragraph 4 c a (new)
4ca. Support granted to ship-owners under Article 33 shall not be deducted from support received by ship-owners under this Article in respect of the same vessel.
Amendment 31 #
2019/0017(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) The IMO adopted on 13 April 2018 an initial strategy on the reduction of GHG emissions from ships, seeking to cap the increase of those emissions as soon as possible and to reduce them by at least 50% by 2050 compared to 2008, and to pursue efforts towards phasing them out as soon as possible in this century. Work is currently ongoing at the IMO to adopt short-term emissions reduction measures, which are expected to be adopted by 2023 and will constitute the first step towards the achievement of the IMO’s 2050 objective. The EU should engage constructively with IMO Member States to reach a global agreement on the GHG emissions reduction measures.
Amendment 56 #
2019/0017(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In April 2015, the European Parliament and the Council adopted Regulation (EU) 2015/757 on the monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport20 (the “EU MRV Regulation”), which was complemented in 2016 with two Delegated Regulations21 and two Implementing Regulations22 . The aim of the EU MRV Regulation is to collect data on shipping emissions for further policymaking and to incentivise emission reductions by providing information on ships' efficiency to relevant markets. The EU MRV Regulation obliges companies to monitor, report and verify the fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and energy efficiency of their ships on voyages to and from European Economic Area (EEA) ports on an annual basis, starting from 2018. It also applies to CO2 emissions within EEA ports. The first emissions reports awere due by 30 April 2019. and were published by the Commission on 30 June 2019. The Union should defend a high level of ambition for CO2 reductions in the maritime sector both at international and Union level, while any new Union measures should not undermine the international competitiveness of Union-flagged ships. Therefore, the Commission should base any further measures, especially the possible inclusion of maritime transport emissions into the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), on a comprehensive impact assessment that adequately takes into consideration the competitiveness of Union operators and businesses. __________________ 20Regulation (EU) 2015/757 of the European Parliament and the Council of 29 April 2015 on the monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport and amending Directive 2009/16/EC, (OJ L 123, 19.5.2015, p. 55). 21 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/2072 on the verification activities and accreditation of verifiers pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/757 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport (OJ L 320, 26.11.2016, p. 5); Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/2071 of 22 September 2016 amending Regulation (EU) 2015/757 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the methods for monitoring carbon dioxide emissions and the rules for monitoring other relevant information (OJ L 320, 26.11.2016, p. 1). 22 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1927 of 4 November 2016 on templates for monitoring plans, emissions reports and documents of compliance pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/757 of the European Parliament and of the Council on monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport (OJ L 299, 5.11.2016, p. 1–21); Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1928 of 4 November 2016 on determination of cargo carried for categories of ships other than passenger, ro-ro and container ships pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/757 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport (OJ L 299, 5.11.2016, p. 22–25)
Amendment 74 #
2019/0017(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) The IMO adopted on 13 April 2018 an Initial Strategy on reduction of GHG emissions from ships, seeking to cap the increase of those emissions as soon as possible and to reduce them by at least 50% by 2050 compared to 2008, and to pursue efforts towards phasing them out as soon as possible in this century. Work is currently ongoing at the IMO to adopt short-term emissions reduction measures, which are expected to be adopted by 2023 and will constitute the first step towards the achievement of the IMO’s 2050 objective. The Union should engage constructively with IMO Member States to reach a global agreement on the GHG emissions reduction measures.
Amendment 81 #
2019/0017(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) The Commission should review the functioning of Regulation (EU) 2015/757, taking into account the additional experience gained during the implementation of that Regulation and of the IMO global data collection system, in order to ensure greater compatibility between the two systems and reduce double reporting requirements.
Amendment 149 #
2019/0017(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/757
Article 22 – paragraph 3
Article 22 – paragraph 3
Amendment 154 #
2019/0017(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 6 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 6 b (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/757
Article 22 a (new)
Article 22 a (new)
(6b) The following Article 22a is inserted: "Article 22a Review The Commission shall review the functioning of Regulation (EU) 2015/757, taking into account the additional experience gained during the implementation of that Regulation and of the global data collection system for ship fuel oil consumption data established by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), in order to ensure greater compatibility between the two systems and reduce double reporting requirements. "
Amendment 3 #
2017/0123(COD)
Council position
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 requires undertakings to conduct effectively and continuously their operations with the appropriate technical equipment and facilities at an operating centre situated in the Member State of establishment, and it allows for additional requirements at national level, the most common of which being a requirement to have parking spaces available in the Member State of establishment. However, those, unevenly applied, requirements have not been sufficient to ensure a genuine link with that Member State in order to efficiently fight letter-box companies and to reduce the risk of systematic cabotage and nomadic drivers organised from an undertaking to which the vehicles do not return. Considering that, in order to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market in the area of transport, specific rules on the right of establishment and the provision of services may be necessary, it is appropriate to further harmonise the establishment requirements and to strengthen the requirements linked to the presence of the vehicles used by the transport operator in the Member State of establishment. Defining a clear minimum interval within which the vehicle has to return also contributes to ensuring that those vehicles can be correctly maintained with the technical equipment situated in the Member State of establishment and facilitates controls. The cycle for such returns should be synchronised with the obligation on the transport undertaking in Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council6 to organise its operations in a manner that enables the driver to return home at least every four weeks, so that both obligations can be fulfilled through the return of the driver together with the vehicle at least every second four week cycle. This synchronisation strengthens the right of the driver to return and reduces the risk that the vehicle has to return only to fulfil this new establishment requirement. However, the requirement to return to the Member State of establishment should not require a specific number of operations to be conducted in the Member State of establishment or otherwise limit the operators possibility to provide services throughout the internal market. _____________________________ 6 the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport and amending Council Regulations (EEC) No 3821/85 and (EC) No 2135/98 and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 3820/85 (OJ L 102, 11.4.2006, p. 1).Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of
Amendment 5 #
2017/0123(COD)
Council position
Recital 21
Recital 21
Amendment 8 #
2017/0123(COD)
Council position
Recital 22
Recital 22
Amendment 11 #
2017/0123(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 14 #
2017/0123(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) on an ongoing basis, have at its regular disposal a number of vehicles that complying with the conditions laid down in point (e) and employ drivers who are normally based at anbased on the law applicable to operational centre inof that Member State, in both casese undertaking, proportionate to the volume of transport operations carried out by the undertaking.
Amendment 20 #
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. Hauliers are not allowed to carry out cabotage operations with the same vehicle or, in the case of a coupled combination, the motor vehicle of that same vehicle, in the same Member State within 48 hours following the end of its cabotage operation in that Member State.';
Amendment 24 #
2017/0123(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
National road haulage services carried out in the host Member State by a non-resident haulier shall only be deemed to comply with this Regulation if the haulier can produce clear evidence of the preceding international carriage and of each consecutive cabotage operation carried out. In the event that the vehicle has been in the territory of the host Member State within the period of four days preceding the international carriage, the haulier shall also produce clear evidence of all operations that were carried out during that period.;
Amendment 26 #
2017/0123(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b