Activities of Daniela RONDINELLI related to 2023/2015(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
European protein strategy (debate)
Amendments (37)
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4
Citation 4
– having regard to the Council conclusions of 16Note from the Austrian delegation, signed by 19 other Member States, discussed during the Council 'Agriculture and Fisheries' on 21 March 2022 on e"Enhancing the potential of plant-based proteins in Europe in line with the objectives set out in the European Green Deal, submitted by Austria and subsequently signed by 19 other Member States,";
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
– having regard to the study by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) from July 2020 on the future of EU livestock: how to contribute to a sustainable agricultural sector,
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 b (new)
Citation 17 b (new)
– having regard to the FAO’s 2022 report entitled ‘Thinking about the future of food safety and food allergies with regard to certain types of novel foods and protein sources’,
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 c (new)
Citation 17 c (new)
– having regard to the Dublin Declaration of 2022 on the societal role of meat,
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine have had dramatic effects on global trade and have made it more apparent that the EU needs to diversify its food supply chains and strengthen its production;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the sustainable production of all available types of protein is crucial to enable the transition towards more resilient food systems;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas plant-based proteins are also crucial for the transition towards more sustainable food systems with a reduced climate impact;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas proteins of animal origin remain essential in ensuring a balanced and healthy diet and preserving rural areas and their vitality;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the market for plant-based and alternative sources of proteins is steadily increasing due to consumer demand;
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas cell-basedsmart agriculture and seafood farming are promising and innovative solutions;
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas interest in insects for human and, in particular for animal consumption, is growing;
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas it is important to adopt a value chain approach in order to create added value for all sources of proteins, including plant-based protein sources;
Amendment 208 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to urgently present a comprehensive EU protein strategy introducing effective measures to increase the EU’s production of all sources of proteins in the short, medium and long term;
Amendment 222 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point 1 a (new)
Paragraph 2 – point 1 a (new)
1a. The principles of a circular economy;
Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point 3
Paragraph 2 – point 3
3. The development of plant-based and alternative protein for food and feedsustainable protein value chains for food and feed, based on increased research and innovation;
Amendment 292 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that the protein strategy should acknowledge thesupport environmental transition through sustainable development of all possibleagricultural protein sources and/or those from the fisheries and aquaculture sectors;
Amendment 326 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that developing the production of plant and alternative sources of proteinsustainable production all sources of protein, including plant-based sources, in the EU is an effective way of addressing many of the social, environmental and climate challenges that the EU faces;
Amendment 338 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. stresses that the EU’s protein strategy should encourage the transition to increasingly sustainable animal protein production, to avoid the relocation of animal production where environmental standards are lower than in the EU and to maintain the vitality of rural areas;
Amendment 360 #
8. Stresses that European businessefarmers and agricultural producers must become more competitive;
Amendment 392 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to propose medium- and long-term policy measures to close the nutrient loop, such as enabling the use of recovered nitrogen from digestate from bio-waste and other manure (RENURE) products;
Amendment 402 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls that the production of biomethane, biogas, biofuels or other bio- based chemicals that use biowaste streams is a key factor contributing to more sustainable production and a source of important revenue to enhance and capture the value of protein-rich crops and strengthen their business case for farmers;
Amendment 420 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4
Subheading 4
Developing plant-based and alternative protesustainable protein value chains for food and feed
Amendment 430 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Highlights the big potential of sustainably produced animal and plant- based protein and the fact that the development of the sectors with their essential role that will benefit European farmers, the circular economy, soil quality, biodiversity, the climate and human health;
Amendment 452 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses the importance of grasslands as a protein source, in particular in combination with livestock production; highlights the relevance of projects that extract high- quality protein as well as biomethanol from grasslands through biorefining;
Amendment 486 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Considers that innovative cell- based foodon, in particular new genomic techniques, can help increase protein production and support agriculture;
Amendment 500 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that insects should be considered as alternative sources of protein, particularly for animal nutrition, although the real environmental, social and economic impact should be considered in the long term;
Amendment 516 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Is of the opinion that authorisations made solely through novel food legislation should be based on the safety of the producthould be based solely on the safety of the product and its impact on human health; taking into account the precautionary principle and the One Health approach;
Amendment 540 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls for more research and development into plant-based and alternativeall sources of proteins, including plant-based proteins;
Amendment 562 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Underlines that improved coordination and collaboration between the supply chain’s stakeholders is needed to bridge the current gaps between farmers, their organizations, processors and retailers;
Amendment 580 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. calls on the Commission to present a thorough and realistic impact study on the space available on the market for proteins;
Amendment 589 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Recognises that the production of renewable energy at farm level is linked to the production of protein, and should be further facilitated;
Amendment 608 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Recalls the need to promote effective agricultural knowledge and innovation systems, and the role of agricultural organisations in providing technical support;
Amendment 622 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point ii
Paragraph 32 – point ii
Amendment 656 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point vii
Paragraph 32 – point vii
vii. A carbon removal certification framework that enables carbon farming practices related to the growing of protein- rich crops, while ensuring additional income for farmers;
Amendment 671 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point ix
Paragraph 32 – point ix
Amendment 696 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point xiii
Paragraph 32 – point xiii
xiii. A clear research and development funding strategy to promote and stimulate the market uptake of sustainable protein sources, including plant-based proteins, for food and feed in the EU;
Amendment 705 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point xiii a (new)
Paragraph 32 – point xiii a (new)
xiiia. Amend Annex III to the Nitrates Directive to facilitate the use of digestate from organic waste obtained from anaerobic digestion of livestock manure.