Activities of Sunčana GLAVAK
Plenary speeches (18)
Continued financial and military support to Ukraine by EU Member States (debate)
Global measures towards social media platforms - Strengthening the role of DSA and protecting democracy and freedom in the online sphere (debate)
State of the Energy union (debate)
Organised crime, a major threat to the internal security of the European Union and European citizens (topical debate)
Need to fight the systemic problem of gender-based violence in Europe (debate)
Facing fake news, populism and disinformation in the EU - the importance of public broadcasting, media pluralism and independent journalism (debate)
The crisis facing the EU’s automotive industry, potential plant closures and the need to enhance competitiveness and maintain jobs in Europe (debate)
Protecting the EU budget and ensuring that EU funds do not benefit entities or individuals linked to terrorist or Islamist movement (debate)
Question Time with Commissioners – Situation of animal health in Europe: how to prevent and prepare for future sanitary crises in agriculture
Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States (debate)
Seven years from the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia: lack of progress in restoring the rule of law in Malta (debate)
Question Time with Commissioners - Challenges in the implementation of cohesion policy
Question Time with Commissioners - Challenges in the implementation of cohesion policy
Full accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen Area: the urgent need to lift controls at internal land borders (debate)
Strengthening children’s rights in the EU - 35th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (debate)
Foreign interference and espionage by third country actors in European universities (debate)
Misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms, such as TikTok, and related risks to the integrity of elections in Europe (debate)
Situation of female politicians in EU candidate and neighbouring countries facing harassment and cyber violence (debate)
Written explanations (35)
Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3), and (4)(c): Maximum residue levels for carbendazim and thiophanate‐methyl
Europski parlament razmatra nacrt uredbe Komisije o izmjeni Uredbe (EZ) br. 396/2005, koja se tiče maksimalnih razina ostataka karbendazima i tiofanat-metila u određenim proizvodima.Parlament ističe da bi usvajanje uredbe omogućilo uvoz proizvoda koji ne zadovoljavaju standarde EU-a, stavljajući poljoprivrednike u Uniji u nepovoljan položaj. Karbendazim i tiofanat-metil ispunjavaju kriterije za razvrstavanje kao mutagena tvar kategorije i reproduktivno toksična tvar, klasificirani su kao toksični za reprodukciju i vrlo toksični za vodeni okoliš te imaju potencijalne endokrine učinke, koji još nisu u potpunosti procijenjeni.Parlament se protivi usvajanju ove uredbe i traži smanjenje svih maksimalnih razina ostataka karbendazima i tiofanat-metila te primjenu načela predostrožnosti kako bi se zaštitilo zdravlje građana i okoliš.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovu rezoluciju.
Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3), and (4)(c): Maximum residue levels for cyproconazole
Europski parlament razmatra nacrt uredbe Komisije o izmjeni Uredbe (EZ) br. 396/2005, koja se tiče maksimalnih razina ostataka ciprokonazola i spirodiklofena u određenim proizvodima.Parlament ističe da bi usvajanje uredbe omogućilo uvoz proizvoda koji ne zadovoljavaju standarde EU-a, stavljajući poljoprivrednike u Uniji u nepovoljan položaj. Ciprokonazol, fungicid čije je odobrenje isteklo 2021., klasificiran je kao toksičan za reprodukciju i vrlo toksičan za vodeni okoliš te ima potencijalne endokrine učinke, koji još nisu u potpunosti procijenjeni.Parlament se protivi usvajanju ove uredbe i traži smanjenje svih maksimalnih razina ostataka ciprokonazola na sigurnu granicu od 0,01 mg/kg te primjenu načela predostrožnosti kako bi se zaštitilo zdravlje građana i okoliš.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovu rezoluciju.
EU/USA Agreement on launch of Galileo satellites from U.S. territory
Europski parlament daje suglasnost za sklapanje sporazuma između Europske unije i Sjedinjenih Američkih Država kojim se utvrđuju sigurnosni postupci za lansiranje satelita sustava Galileo s teritorija SAD-a.Ova odluka temelji se na preporuci Odbora za industriju, istraživanje i energetiku, a suglasnost je usklađena s relevantnim člancima Ugovora o funkcioniranju Europske unije. Parlament će svoje stajalište proslijediti Vijeću, Komisiji te vladama i parlamentima država članica i SAD-a.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovo izvješće.
EU/USA Agreement on launch of Galileo satellites from U.S. territory
Europski parlament daje suglasnost za sklapanje sporazuma između Europske unije i Sjedinjenih Američkih Država kojim se utvrđuju sigurnosni postupci za lansiranje satelita sustava Galileo s teritorija SAD-a.Ova odluka temelji se na preporuci Odbora za industriju, istraživanje i energetiku, a suglasnost je usklađena s relevantnim člancima Ugovora o funkcioniranju Europske unije. Parlament će svoje stajalište proslijediti Vijeću, Komisiji te vladama i parlamentima država članica i SAD-a.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovo izvješće.
Continued financial and military support to Ukraine by EU Member States
Europski parlament snažno podržava Ukrajinu u obrani od ruske agresije, osuđujući stalne napade Rusije i uključivanje Bjelorusije u sukob.Od početka invazije 2022., ruske snage sustavno napadaju civilne ciljeve, kršeći međunarodno pravo, uzrokujući mučenje, deportacije i uništavanje infrastrukture, što je stvorilo veliku humanitarnu krizu. EU i međunarodni partneri pružili su više od 100 milijardi eura pomoći Ukrajini, no potrebna je dodatna vojna i financijska potpora.Parlament poziva na jače sankcije protiv Rusije i zemalja koje podržavaju njezin vojni kompleks te na prekid kupnje ruskih fosilnih goriva. Cilj ostaje postizanje pravednog i trajnog mira na ukrajinskom teritoriju, uz obnovu i stabilizaciju zemlje.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovu rezoluciju.
Situation in Venezuela
Europski parlament izražava zabrinutost zbog stanja u Venezueli, gdje režim Nicolása Madura nastavlja kršiti ljudska prava i suzbijati demokratske procese.Predsjednički izbori održani 28. srpnja 2024. predstavljali su priliku za povratak demokracije, no Madurov je režim spriječio slobodne i poštene izbore uz masovne povrede izbornih prava, uključujući proizvoljna pritvaranja, diskvalifikacije oporbenih kandidata i pritiske na birače. Unatoč naporima međunarodnih promatrača, izbori nisu bili u skladu s međunarodnim standardima i rezultati su lažno predstavljeni. Režim je odbio priznati pobjedu Edmunda Gonzáleza Urrutije, kojeg je međunarodna zajednica prepoznala kao legitimnog predsjednika.Parlament poziva EU i međunarodne partnere da podrže Gonzáleza i osude Madurov režim zbog kršenja prava te traži hitno puštanje političkih zatvorenika i nastavak istraga zločina protiv čovječnosti. Potrebno je pojačati sankcije protiv Madurova kruga i podržati vraćanje demokracije u Venezuelu.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovu rezoluciju.
Devastating floods in Central-Eastern Europe, loss of lives and EU preparedness to act on such disasters
Europski parlament izražava zabrinutost zbog sve učestalijih i intenzivnijih poplava u srednjoj i istočnoj Europi, što je povezano s klimatskim promjenama.Katastrofe su uzrokovale velike ljudske i materijalne gubitke, posebno u regijama s lošijom infrastrukturom. Ističe se potreba za boljom koordinacijom, jačanjem kapaciteta za civilnu zaštitu i povećanjem financijske potpore kroz fondove EU-a kako bi se odgovorilo na ove izazove. Poziva se na poboljšanje planiranja i ulaganje u prirodna rješenja za smanjenje rizika od poplava, poput obnove močvarnih područja i šuma, te na bolju prilagodbu klimatskim promjenama kako bi se zaštitile ugrožene zajednice i smanjili socioekonomski učinci katastrofa. EU treba dodatno ulagati u regionalne i lokalne projekte koji poboljšavaju otpornost na klimatske promjene, uz naglasak na pravednu prilagodbu i sprečavanje nejednakosti među državama članicama.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovu rezoluciju.
Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Greece and France further to natural disasters occurred in 2023
Europska komisija predložila je mobilizaciju Fonda solidarnosti Europske unije (EUSF) u iznosu od 1,03 milijarde EUR kako bi se pružila pomoć Italiji, Sloveniji, Austriji, Grčkoj i Francuskoj zbog poplava u 2023. godini.Regija Emilija i Romanja u Italiji u svibnju je doživjela ozbiljne poplave s procijenjenom štetom od 8,5 milijardi EUR. Slovenija je u kolovozu bila suočena s velikim poplavama, s procijenjenom štetom od 7,3 milijarde EUR. Austrija, pogođena istim događajem, prijavila je štetu od 208 milijuna EUR. Grčka je u rujnu pretrpjela katastrofalne poplave s 2,3 milijarde EUR štete, dok su regije Toskana u Italiji i Hauts-de-France u Francuskoj doživjele teške poplave krajem godine, s procijenjenom štetom od 2,7 milijardi EUR u Toskani i 1,9 milijardi EUR u Francuskoj.Komisija je predložila brzu mobilizaciju sredstava iz EUSF-a, s 378,8 milijuna EUR za Emiliju i Romanju, 428,4 milijuna EUR za Sloveniju, 5,2 milijuna EUR za Austriju, 101,5 milijuna EUR za Grčku, 67,9 milijuna EUR za Toskanu i 46,8 milijuna EUR za Francusku.Mobilizacija sredstava pokazuje nužnu europsku solidarnost s pogođenim regijama. U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovo izvješće.
Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Greece and France further to natural disasters occurred in 2023
Europska komisija predložila je mobilizaciju Fonda solidarnosti Europske unije (EUSF) u iznosu od 1,03 milijarde EUR kako bi se pružila pomoć Italiji, Sloveniji, Austriji, Grčkoj i Francuskoj zbog poplava u 2023. godini.Regija Emilija i Romanja u Italiji u svibnju je doživjela ozbiljne poplave s procijenjenom štetom od 8,5 milijardi EUR. Slovenija je u kolovozu bila suočena s velikim poplavama, s procijenjenom štetom od 7,3 milijarde EUR. Austrija, pogođena istim događajem, prijavila je štetu od 208 milijuna EUR. Grčka je u rujnu pretrpjela katastrofalne poplave s 2,3 milijarde EUR štete, dok su regije Toskana u Italiji i Hauts-de-France u Francuskoj doživjele teške poplave krajem godine, s procijenjenom štetom od 2,7 milijardi EUR u Toskani i 1,9 milijardi EUR u Francuskoj.Komisija je predložila brzu mobilizaciju sredstava iz EUSF-a, s 378,8 milijuna EUR za Emiliju i Romanju, 428,4 milijuna EUR za Sloveniju, 5,2 milijuna EUR za Austriju, 101,5 milijuna EUR za Grčku, 67,9 milijuna EUR za Toskanu i 46,8 milijuna EUR za Francusku.Mobilizacija sredstava pokazuje nužnu europsku solidarnost s pogođenim regijama. U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovo izvješće.
Moldova's resilience against Russian interference ahead of presidential elections, EU integration referendum
Europski parlament podržava suverenitet Moldove i njezinu integraciju u EU, osuđujući rusko uplitanje uoči predsjedničkih izbora i referenduma o članstvu u EU-u u listopadu 2024. godine.Rezolucija poziva na pojačanu pomoć EU-a kako bi se ojačale institucije Moldove, borilo protiv hibridnih prijetnji te poboljšala kibernetička sigurnost i otpornost na dezinformacije. Traže se ciljane sankcije protiv onih koji podrivaju suverenitet Moldove, poziva se na jačanje suradnje u području sigurnosti i obrane te se podržava postupna integracija Moldove u programe EU-a.Rezolucija pohvaljuje reforme u Moldovi, naglašavajući pritom potrebu za daljnjim reformama. EU se poziva da ubrza proces pristupanja Moldove i pruži dodatnu tehničku i financijsku pomoć.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovo izvješće.
The democratic backsliding and threats to political pluralism in Georgia
Europski parlament izražava duboku zabrinutost zbog ubrzanog demokratskog nazadovanja u Gruziji tijekom ove godine, osobito pred parlamentarne izbore 26. listopada 2024. godine.Zabilježena su ozbiljna kršenja slobode izražavanja, cenzura medija i nametanje ograničenja kritičkim glasovima u civilnom društvu i nevladinim organizacijama.Parlament poziva Europsku komisiju i države članice da istraže posljedice tog demokratskog nazadovanja te zamrznu financiranje Gruzije dok se ne povuku nedemokratski zakoni. Također se poziva na hitnu procjenu učinka nedemokratskih zakona na ispunjavanje uvjeta za viznu liberalizaciju te poziva EU da uvede osobne sankcije protiv onih koji su odgovorni za podrivanje demokracije i širenje dezinformacija.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovo izvješće.
Moldova's resilience against Russian interference ahead of presidential elections, EU integration referendum
Europski parlament podržava suverenitet Moldove i njezinu integraciju u EU, osuđujući rusko uplitanje uoči predsjedničkih izbora i referenduma o članstvu u EU-u u listopadu 2024. godine.Rezolucija poziva na pojačanu pomoć EU-a kako bi se ojačale institucije Moldove, borilo protiv hibridnih prijetnji te poboljšala kibernetička sigurnost i otpornost na dezinformacije. Traže se ciljane sankcije protiv onih koji podrivaju suverenitet Moldove, poziva se na jačanje suradnje u području sigurnosti i obrane te se podržava postupna integracija Moldove u programe EU-a.Rezolucija pohvaljuje reforme u Moldovi, naglašavajući pritom potrebu za daljnjim reformama. EU se poziva da ubrza proces pristupanja Moldove i pruži dodatnu tehničku i financijsku pomoć.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovo izvješće.
The democratic backsliding and threats to political pluralism in Georgia
Europski parlament izražava duboku zabrinutost zbog ubrzanog demokratskog nazadovanja u Gruziji tijekom ove godine, osobito pred parlamentarne izbore 26. listopada 2024. godine.Zabilježena su ozbiljna kršenja slobode izražavanja, cenzura medija i nametanje ograničenja kritičkim glasovima u civilnom društvu i nevladinim organizacijama.Parlament poziva Europsku komisiju i države članice da istraže posljedice tog demokratskog nazadovanja te zamrznu financiranje Gruzije dok se ne povuku nedemokratski zakoni. Također se poziva na hitnu procjenu učinka nedemokratskih zakona na ispunjavanje uvjeta za viznu liberalizaciju te poziva EU da uvede osobne sankcije protiv onih koji su odgovorni za podrivanje demokracije i širenje dezinformacija.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovo izvješće.
Establishing the Ukraine Loan Cooperation Mechanism and providing exceptional macro-financial assistance to Ukraine
Rat s Rusijom značajno je povećao financijske potrebe Ukrajine, što je potaknulo Europsku uniju i međunarodnu zajednicu na pružanje dodatne pomoći. Europska komisija je stoga predložila zakonodavni okvir usklađen s inicijativom skupine G7. Ovaj prijedlog ima za cilj iskoristiti prihode od zamrznute ruske imovine kako bi se pokrile hitne financijske potrebe Ukrajine.Europski parlament razmatra uspostavu Mehanizma suradnje za zajmove, koji će omogućiti Ukrajini servisiranje i otplatu zajmova do 45 milijardi eura. EU će osigurati makrofinancijsku pomoć do 35 milijardi eura, koja će se isplaćivati na predvidljiv i pravodoban način.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovo izvješće.
Draft amending budget No 2/2024: entering the surplus of the financial year 2023
Europski parlament razmatra nacrt izmjene proračuna br. 2/2024, čija je svrha unos viška od 633 milijuna EUR iz financijske godine 2023. u proračun za 2024. godinu. Ovaj višak proizlazi iz 238,7 milijuna eura od financijskih prihoda i 393,9 milijuna eura od nepotrošenih sredstava.Parlament pozdravlja smanjenje viška u odnosu na prethodnu godinu, što ukazuje na bolje proračunsko upravljanje. Ovaj unos također smanjuje ukupni doprinos država članica za financiranje proračuna 2024. godine, što je posebno važno s obzirom na velike proračunske potrebe.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovo izvješće.
Draft amending budget 4/2024: update of revenue (own resources) and adjustments to some decentralised agencies
Europski parlament razmatra nacrt izmjene proračuna br. 4/2024, čija je primarna svrha ažuriranje prihodovne strane proračuna kako bi se uzele u obzir najnovije promjene, uključujući ažurirana predviđanja vlastitih sredstava za proračun za 2024. godinu te ažurirani podaci o drugim prihodima, kao što su doprinos Ujedinjenog Kraljevstva i kazne.Parlament posebno naglašava potrebu za povećanjem sredstava za Eurojust i za dodatnim resursima za agencije kako bi se mogle suočiti s inflacijskim pritiscima.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovo izvješće.
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2024/001 BE/Match-Smatch
Belgija je 3. lipnja 2024. podnijela zahtjev EGF/2024/001 BE/Match-Smatch za mobilizaciju sredstava iz Europskog fonda za prilagodbu globalizaciji (EGF) zbog otpuštanja 513 radnika u kompanijama Match-Smatch. Komisija je, nakon procjene, zaključila da su uvjeti za dodjelu financijske pomoći ispunjeni te predložila mobilizaciju EGF-a u iznosu od 2 661 564 eura, što pokriva 85 % troškova potrebnih mjera za podršku radnicima.Predložene mjere uključuju profesionalnu orijentaciju, osposobljavanje, potporu pri osnivanju poduzeća te različite naknade i poticaje. Cilj je reintegracija radnika na tržište rada kroz aktivne mjere, a ne zamjenu za pasivne socijalne zaštite.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovo izvješće.
Discharge 2022: EU general budget – European Council and Council
Europski parlament izražava duboku zabrinutost zbog kontinuiranog odbijanja Vijeća da surađuje u postupku davanja razrješnice za izvršenje proračuna. Ova situacija onemogućava Parlamentu da izvršava svoje ovlasti i odgovornosti u nadzoru nad trošenjem javnih sredstava. Rezolucija naglašava važnost veće transparentnosti i odgovornosti svih institucija Unije te poziva na reviziju Ugovora kako bi se pojednostavio postupak davanja razrješnice.Parlament ističe da se odbijanjem dostavljanja potrebnih informacija od strane Vijeća narušava povjerenje građana u institucije EU-a. Uz to, naglašava se da je primjereno da Vijeće bude podložno istim standardima odgovornosti kao i ostale institucije.Parlament poziva Vijeće da što prije obnovi pregovore na najvišoj razini kako bi se prevladala trenutna situacija i osigurala odgovarajuća demokratska kontrola nad izvršenjem proračuna.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovo izvješće.
Establishing the Ukraine Loan Cooperation Mechanism and providing exceptional macro-financial assistance to Ukraine
Rat s Rusijom značajno je povećao financijske potrebe Ukrajine, što je potaknulo Europsku uniju i međunarodnu zajednicu na pružanje dodatne pomoći. Europska komisija je stoga predložila zakonodavni okvir usklađen s inicijativom skupine G7. Ovaj prijedlog ima za cilj iskoristiti prihode od zamrznute ruske imovine kako bi se pokrile hitne financijske potrebe Ukrajine.Europski parlament razmatra uspostavu Mehanizma suradnje za zajmove, koji će omogućiti Ukrajini servisiranje i otplatu zajmova do 45 milijardi eura. EU će osigurati makrofinancijsku pomoć do 35 milijardi eura, koja će se isplaćivati na predvidljiv i pravodoban način.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovo izvješće.
Draft amending budget No 2/2024: entering the surplus of the financial year 2023
Europski parlament razmatra nacrt izmjene proračuna br. 2/2024, čija je svrha unos viška od 633 milijuna EUR iz financijske godine 2023. u proračun za 2024. godinu. Ovaj višak proizlazi iz 238,7 milijuna eura od financijskih prihoda i 393,9 milijuna eura od nepotrošenih sredstava.Parlament pozdravlja smanjenje viška u odnosu na prethodnu godinu, što ukazuje na bolje proračunsko upravljanje. Ovaj unos također smanjuje ukupni doprinos država članica za financiranje proračuna 2024. godine, što je posebno važno s obzirom na velike proračunske potrebe.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovo izvješće.
Draft amending budget 4/2024: update of revenue (own resources) and adjustments to some decentralised agencies
Europski parlament razmatra nacrt izmjene proračuna br. 4/2024, čija je primarna svrha ažuriranje prihodovne strane proračuna kako bi se uzele u obzir najnovije promjene, uključujući ažurirana predviđanja vlastitih sredstava za proračun za 2024. godinu te ažurirani podaci o drugim prihodima, kao što su doprinos Ujedinjenog Kraljevstva i kazne.Parlament posebno naglašava potrebu za povećanjem sredstava za Eurojust i za dodatnim resursima za agencije kako bi se mogle suočiti s inflacijskim pritiscima.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovo izvješće.
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2024/001 BE/Match-Smatch
Belgija je 3. lipnja 2024. podnijela zahtjev EGF/2024/001 BE/Match-Smatch za mobilizaciju sredstava iz Europskog fonda za prilagodbu globalizaciji (EGF) zbog otpuštanja 513 radnika u kompanijama Match-Smatch. Komisija je, nakon procjene, zaključila da su uvjeti za dodjelu financijske pomoći ispunjeni te predložila mobilizaciju EGF-a u iznosu od 2 661 564 eura, što pokriva 85 % troškova potrebnih mjera za podršku radnicima.Predložene mjere uključuju profesionalnu orijentaciju, osposobljavanje, potporu pri osnivanju poduzeća te različite naknade i poticaje. Cilj je reintegracija radnika na tržište rada kroz aktivne mjere, a ne zamjenu za pasivne socijalne zaštite.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovo izvješće.
Discharge 2022: EU general budget – European Council and Council
Europski parlament izražava duboku zabrinutost zbog kontinuiranog odbijanja Vijeća da surađuje u postupku davanja razrješnice za izvršenje proračuna. Ova situacija onemogućava Parlamentu da izvršava svoje ovlasti i odgovornosti u nadzoru nad trošenjem javnih sredstava. Rezolucija naglašava važnost veće transparentnosti i odgovornosti svih institucija Unije te poziva na reviziju Ugovora kako bi se pojednostavio postupak davanja razrješnice.Parlament ističe da se odbijanjem dostavljanja potrebnih informacija od strane Vijeća narušava povjerenje građana u institucije EU-a. Uz to, naglašava se da je primjereno da Vijeće bude podložno istim standardima odgovornosti kao i ostale institucije.Parlament poziva Vijeće da što prije obnovi pregovore na najvišoj razini kako bi se prevladala trenutna situacija i osigurala odgovarajuća demokratska kontrola nad izvršenjem proračuna.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovo izvješće.
General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2025 – all sections
Europski parlament traži vraćanje svih sredstava koja je Vijeće smanjilo, uzimajući nacrt proračuna kao osnovu za svoje stajalište, te povećanje sredstava za ključne prioritete. Prijedlogom se predviđa povećanje od 1,235 milijardi eura u odnosu na nacrt proračuna.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovo izvješće.
Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States
Europski parlament predlaže smjernice za politike zapošljavanja država članica, kako bi se uključili novi elementi poput obrazovanja, umjetne inteligencije i rješavanja problema s radnom snagom.Izvješće naglašava potrebu za pravilnom provedbom Direktive o minimalnim plaćama iz 2022. godine te osiguranje pristojnih radnih uvjeta, uključujući pravo na odvajanje od posla i pravo na plaćeni obrazovni dopust za radnike.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovo izvješće.
Urgent need to revise the Medical Devices Regulation
Europski parlament razmatra rezoluciju koja se fokusira na regulaciju medicinskih proizvoda, ističući njihov ključni doprinos zdravstvu u EU-u.Ovi proizvodi, koji obuhvaćaju širok spektar tehnologija, imaju izravan utjecaj na zdravlje i sigurnost pacijenata. Međutim, suočavaju se s brojnim izazovima, uključujući složene regulatorne postupke koji otežavaju pristup tržištu, osobito za mala i srednja poduzeća.Parlament poziva Europsku komisiju da do kraja prvog tromjesečja 2025. predloži delegirane i provedbene akte koji bi olakšali implementaciju regulativa i smanjili birokraciju. Također se naglašava potreba za jasnim definicijama proizvoda za rijetke bolesti te prilagodbom pravila za medicinske proizvode namijenjene djeci.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovo izvješće.
Urgent need to revise the Medical Devices Regulation
Europski parlament razmatra rezoluciju koja se fokusira na regulaciju medicinskih proizvoda, ističući njihov ključni doprinos zdravstvu u EU-u.Ovi proizvodi, koji obuhvaćaju širok spektar tehnologija, imaju izravan utjecaj na zdravlje i sigurnost pacijenata. Međutim, suočavaju se s brojnim izazovima, uključujući složene regulatorne postupke koji otežavaju pristup tržištu, osobito za mala i srednja poduzeća.Parlament poziva Europsku komisiju da do kraja prvog tromjesečja 2025. predloži delegirane i provedbene akte koji bi olakšali implementaciju regulativa i smanjili birokraciju. Također se naglašava potreba za jasnim definicijama proizvoda za rijetke bolesti te prilagodbom pravila za medicinske proizvode namijenjene djeci.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovo izvješće.
Situation in Azerbaijan, violation of human rights and international law and relations with Armenia
Europski parlament oštro osuđuje unutarnju i vanjsku represiju režima u Azerbajdžanu nad aktivistima, novinarima, oporbenim vođama i drugima, uključujući državljane EU-a.Parlament poziva azerbajdžanske vlasti da oslobode sve osobe zatvorene zbog političkih stavova, ukinu politički motivirane optužbe te prestanu s represijom unutar i izvan zemlje. Posebno se traži oslobađanje dr. Gubada Ibadoglua, kako bi mogao slobodno putovati, dobiti nužnu medicinsku skrb i prisustvovati ceremoniji dodjele nagrade Saharov u Strasbourgu u prosincu 2024. godine.Parlament oštro osuđuje etničko čišćenje više od 100 000 Armenaca iz Gorskog Karabaha te sustavno uništavanje njihove kulturne baštine. Traži hitnu provedbu svih odluka Međunarodnog suda i puštanje armenskih ratnih zarobljenika te zahtijeva prekid eskalacija napetosti s Armenijom. U skladu s time, Parlament podržava normalizaciju odnosa Armenije i Azerbajdžana.Europski parlament također osuđuje poteze Azerbajdžana prema separatističkom entitetu na Cipru, što je protivno međunarodnom pravu i rezolucijama UN-a. Parlament snažno apelira na EU da smanji svoju ovisnost o azerbajdžanskom plinu i uvjetuje buduće sporazume s Azerbajdžanom poštivanjem ljudskih prava.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovo izvješće.
People’s Republic of China’s misinterpretation of the UN resolution 2758 and its continuous military provocations around Taiwan
Europski parlament jasno osuđuje pokušaje Narodne Republike Kine da pogrešno protumači UN-ovu Rezoluciju 2758 kako bi opravdala pravo na Tajvan. Narodna Republika Kina tvrdi da ta rezolucija potvrđuje načelo „jedne Kine“, no Parlament odbacuje te tvrdnje te izražava potporu demokratskom Tajvanu.Europski parlament šalje snažnu poruku da neće prihvatiti kineske pokušaje manipulacije međunarodnim pravnim poretkom te upozorava na opasnost da Kina koristi Rezoluciju kao opravdanje za moguće nasilno ujedinjenje s Tajvanom. Posljedično, osuđuju se kineske vojne vježbe i provokacije u blizini Tajvana, koje postaju sve učestalije.Parlament potvrđuje svoju potporu demokraciji i najavljuje da će pomno pratiti i prozivati štetne i opasne poteze Kine prema Tajvanu.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovo izvješće.
Deforestation Regulation: provisions relating to the date of application
Prijedlog izmjene Uredbe (EU) 2023/1115 predviđa odgodu primjene za 12 mjeseci kako bi se državama članicama, trgovcima i izvoznicima omogućilo dodatno vrijeme za prilagodbu sustavima dubinske analize i usklađivanje s regulatornim zahtjevima. Cilj je osigurati uspostavu učinkovitih sustava za praćenje i dokumentiranje usklađenosti proizvoda s pravilima o deforestaciji, omogućujući istovremeno lakšu prilagodbu svim uključenim stranama.Ova izmjena ne mijenja osnovna pravila uredbe, već osigurava dodatnu fleksibilnost kako bi se operatori i nadležna tijela bolje pripremili za implementaciju. Također omogućuje objavljivanje popisa zemalja niskog rizika u roku od šest mjeseci, čime se dodatno olakšava usklađivanje na međunarodnoj razini. Odgoda također odgovara zabrinutostima globalnih partnera koji su smatrali da je prvotno planirani rok za implementaciju bio prekratak.Prijedlog je u skladu s politikama europskog zelenog plana i doprinosi ostvarivanju ciljeva vezanih uz transparentnost lanaca opskrbe i smanjenje rizika od deforestacije povezane s uvozom roba u EU.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovo izvješće.
Electronic value added tax exemption certificate
Europski parlament razmatra prijedlog izmjena Direktive 2006/112/EZ kojima bi se uvelo elektroničku potvrdu o oslobođenju od PDV-a, zamjenjujući papirnatu verziju. Elektronička potvrda potvrđuje da transakcija ispunjava uvjete za oslobođenje prema članku 151. stavku 1. prvom podstavku.Uvođenjem elektroničkog sustava smanjuje se administrativno opterećenje i troškovi obrade papirnih dokumenata, dok će troškovi provedbe biti pokriveni kroz program FISCALIS.Prijedlog neće utjecati na proračun EU-a niti na primjenu oslobođenja od PDV-a. Istovremeno, jačaju se mjere protiv zloupotrebe, osiguravajući odgovornost za nesukladne potvrde od strane tijela ili pojedinca koji su izdali ili potpisali potvrdu.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovo izvješće.
Faster and Safer Relief of Excess Withholding Taxes
Europski parlament razmatra revidirani prijedlog direktive o bržem povratu poreza po odbitku, kojim bi se odobrilo uvođenje zajedničke digitalne potvrde EU-a o poreznoj rezidentnosti (eTRC) i ubrzanih postupaka za prekogranična ulaganja.Primjena direktive odgođena je s 1. siječnja 2027. na 1. siječnja 2030. odlukom Vijeća, no prijedlog i dalje predstavlja važan korak u smanjenju administrativnih prepreka i olakšavanju prekograničnih ulaganja unutar EU-a. Također, ovaj prijedlog povećava sigurnost poreznih postupaka, doprinosi učinkovitijem tržištu kapitala i pomaže u borbi protiv poreznih zloupotreba.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovo izvješće.
Amendment of the EIB's Statute
Europski parlament raspravlja o zahtjevu Europske investicijske banke (EIB) o izmjeni vlastitog Statuta, podnijetom Europskom vijeću. Zahtjev Vijeću se odnosi na izmjenu članka 16. stavka 5. svojeg Statuta, u skladu s člankom 308. UFEU-a. Cilj izmjene je ukloniti granične iznose odobrenih kredita iz Statuta, prema preporukama preispitivanja okvira adekvatnosti kapitala multilateralnih razvojnih banaka koje je naručio G20.Ovim bi se izmjenama omogućilo upravnim tijelima banaka da imaju punu ovlast u upravljanju rizicima i zaduženosti. Predložena izmjena uključuje i zamjenu postojećeg omjera financijske poluge od 250 % odlukom Vijeća guvernera.Grupa EIB-a ističe da trenutni omjer ograničava strateški plan za razdoblje 2024. – 2027. i zanemariva kvalitetu portfelja, uključujući kreditna poboljšanja.U srpnju 2024. Vijeće guvernera povećalo je omjer na 290 %. Iako se predložena izmjena usklađuje s modernim financijskim standardima, naglašava se važnost zadržavanja jednoglasnosti među državama članicama kako bi se očuvala ravnoteža moći i financijska disciplina.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovo izvješće.
UN Climate Change Conference 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan (COP29)
Europski parlament prepoznaje važnost Konferencije UN-a o klimatskim promjenama 2024. u Bakuu (COP29) kao priliku za jačanje globalnih napora u borbi protiv klimatskih promjena. Parlament poziva na odlučne mjere za ograničavanje porasta globalne temperature na 1,5 °C u skladu s Pariškim sporazumom, uz hitno smanjenje emisija stakleničkih plinova, povećanje energetske učinkovitosti i ubrzan prelazak na obnovljive izvore energije.Rezolucijom se uspostavlja mandat za delegaciju Europskog parlamenta na COP29, uz poziv na jačanje klimatske diplomacije EU-a i postizanje konkretnih rezultata. Naglašava se potreba za utvrđivanjem novog zajedničkog kvantificiranog cilja za financiranje klimatskih mjera, s fokusom na prilagodbu, ublažavanje te gubitke i štete, posebno za zemlje u razvoju. Također, poziva se na postupno ukidanje fosilnih goriva, razvoj nacionalnih planova prilagodbe do 2025. godine i uspostavu strožih pravila za međunarodnu suradnju prema članku 6. Pariškog sporazuma.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovo izvješće.
EU actions against the Russian shadow fleets and ensuring a full enforcement of sanctions against Russia
Europski parlament snažno osuđuje uspostavljanje „sjenovite flote” naftnih tankera Ruske Federacije kojima se izbjegavaju sankcije, poput embarga na uvoz ruske nafte i ograničenja cijena nafte. Rusija koristeći „sjenovitu flotu” naftnih tankera zaobilazi sankcije, koristeći brodove pod lažnim zastavama i složene vlasničke strukture.Parlament poziva na pojačane napore u borbi protiv zaobilaženja sankcija, tražeći sankcije protiv „sjenovite flote” i zabranu korištenja zapadnih brodova za prijevoz ruske nafte. Također traži sankcioniranje brodova bez osiguranja koji plove vodama EU-a kako bi se zaštitile europske obale i smanjili troškovi čišćenja naftnih mrlja.Parlament podržava napore izaslanika EU-a za sankcije u borbi protiv zaobilaženja sankcija i ponovnog izvoza sankcioniranih proizvoda.U skladu sa svime navedenim, podržavam ovo izvješće.
Amendments (565)
Amendment 10 #
2024/2718(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Citation 38 a (new)
Citation 38 a (new)
– having regard to Directive (EU) 2023/958 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 amending Directive 2003/87/EC as regards aviation’s contribution to the Union’s economy-wide emission reduction target and the appropriate implementation of a global market-based measure,
Amendment 11 #
2024/2718(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Citation 38 c (new)
Citation 38 c (new)
– having regard to Decision (EU) 2023/136 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 January 2023 amending Directive 2003/87/EC as regards the notification of offsetting in respect of a global market-based measure for aircraft operators based in the Union,
Amendment 30 #
2024/2718(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the EU’s commitment to achieving climate neutrality by 2050 requires an unprecedented shift towards sustainable practices and the restoration of degraded ecosystems;
Amendment 31 #
2024/2718(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas disinformation campaigns concerning climate change continue to undermine public confidence and delay necessary climate action in the EU and globally;
Amendment 48 #
2024/2718(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas a number of legislative acts adopted under the European Green Deal contain contradictory requirements and nonessential reporting requirements, which restrict and burden companies, in particular SMEs, in the transition towards a net-zero economy and jeopardise EU competitiveness;
Amendment 56 #
2024/2718(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the EU is a leader in international climate negotiations, but a collective effort is needed by all Parties to achieve global climate targets; whereas EU emissions represent around 9% of worldwide emissions and decarbonisation in the EU alone will not be enough;
Amendment 74 #
2024/2718(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas small-scale farmers and rural communities are often disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change and need targeted support to adapt and build resilience;
Amendment 77 #
2024/2718(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
Hb. whereas innovative green technologies in agriculture can play a key role in reducing emissions, while at the same time ensuring food security and resilience to climate shocks;
Amendment 94 #
2024/2718(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas Article 4(5) of the European Climate Law requires the Commission, when preparing a proposal on a Union 2040 climate target, to duly take into account all enabling conditions in a balanced manner, including the cost- effectiveness and economic efficiency of the target, the competiveness of the Union’s economy, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises and sectors most exposed to carbon leakage, and the need to safeguard and generate high- quality jobs and economic growth to ensure a just and socially fair transition for all;
Amendment 99 #
2024/2718(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas the development and application of sustainable fuels are key to reducing emissions in high-polluting sectors, such as aviation, maritime and transport;
Amendment 101 #
2024/2718(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. stresses that the current climate finance goal of USD 100 billion per year until 2025 is financed by Parties classified as industrialised when the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change was signed in 1992; considers that this no longer adequately reflects countries’ respective financial capabilities and their cumulative historical emissions, which have substantially evolved since then and will continue to do so;
Amendment 127 #
2024/2718(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls for the acceleration of the development and application of sustainable fuels in all sectors, especially in the aviation, maritime and transport industries, in order to achieve significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions;
Amendment 153 #
2024/2718(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Reaffirms the EU’s role as a global leader in climate action and commits to maintaining its leadership in international climate negotiations to ensure the effective implementation of the Paris Agreement and to inspire other nations to increase their climate commitments;
Amendment 196 #
2024/2718(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls for an increase in the provision of climate finance for fire prevention and protection measures in regions vulnerable to climate change, especially in the Mediterranean region, where rising temperatures have increased the risk of forest fires;
Amendment 250 #
2024/2718(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines the need to step up adaptation action within the EU and globally to minimise the negative effects of climate change and biodiversity loss; stresses that particular attention must be paid to the Mediterranean region, where climate change has led to increasingly frequent forest fires, threatening lives, households and ecosystems;
Amendment 258 #
2024/2718(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls for increased financial and technical support for farmers in the transition towards climate-resilient and sustainable agricultural practices, with an emphasis on nature restoration and biodiversity conservation;
Amendment 266 #
2024/2718(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Welcomes the announcement of a European Water Resilience Strategy as part of the Political Guidelines for the next European Commission 2024-2029 and calls on the Commission to swiftly deliver this Strategy to ensure sources are properly managed, scarcity is addressed, and that we enhance the competitive innovative edge of our water industry and technology;
Amendment 278 #
2024/2718(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Expresses deep concern about the increasing intensity and frequency of extreme weather events in the EU and globally, including wildfires, droughts, heatwaves and floods, and their impact on human health and the increasing loss of lives; stresses the urgency of strengthening the collective, global response to climate change in this critical decade through ambitious mitigation and adaptation action by all Parties in order to protect people, their livelihoods, the economy and our ecosystems;
Amendment 308 #
2024/2718(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls for greater integration of climate and energy education into formal and informal education systems across the EU in order to increase public understanding of climate change;
Amendment 336 #
2024/2718(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Recalls its position of 25 April 2024 on Azerbaijan; calls on Azerbaijan to respect the rights of and immediately and unconditionally release all political prisoners, human rights defenders and journalists; considers that the ongoing human rights violations in Azerbaijan are incompatible with the country’s preparations to host COP29; demands that the organisers ensure that human rights, fundamental freedoms and effective civil society participation are fully enshrined and guaranteed in the Host Country Agreement;
Amendment 341 #
2024/2718(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls for the establishment of a strong monitoring and accountability framework to track the progress made on national climate commitments and sectoral targets;
Amendment 368 #
2024/2718(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 d (new)
Paragraph 25 d (new)
25d. Considers that for a net target up to 90 % to be economically and socially achievable, key enabling conditions to increase the resilience, competitiveness and opportunities for EU industry and SMEs and to ensure social acceptability will first have to be met;
Amendment 374 #
2024/2718(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 j (new)
Paragraph 25 j (new)
25j. Supports a new Clean Industrial Deal to complement the Green Deal; believes that an ambitious climate policy should be based on efficient, market- based and technology-open instruments, in partnership with industry and social partners, in order to provide planning security for the transition towards a net- zero and competitive business model;
Amendment 430 #
2024/2718(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Encourages the adoption and dissemination of nature-based solutions (NBS) to combat climate change, including afforestation, wetland restoration and regenerative agricultural practices;
Amendment 483 #
2024/2718(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Stresses the importance of developing climate-resilient infrastructure in rural and vulnerable communities, with a particular focus on increasing the adaptive capacities of small-scale farmers;
Amendment 532 #
2024/2718(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43a. Acknowledges the significant contribution by farmers and foresters to natural carbon removal and storage in soils and forests;
Amendment 541 #
2024/2718(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Acknowledges the significant potential for GHG emissions reduction in the agricultural sector; stresses the need to support and protect small-scale farmers during the transition to more sustainable practices by providing the financial resources, technical assistance and policy frameworks needed to adapt to new climate standards, thereby ensuring that climate action is fair and inclusive;
Amendment 548 #
2024/2718(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44 a (new)
Paragraph 44 a (new)
44a. Calls on the EU to increase investments in green technologies and innovations in the agricultural sector, such as precision agriculture, sustainable irrigation systems and climate-smart agricultural practices;
Amendment 550 #
2024/2718(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44 a (new)
Paragraph 44 a (new)
44a. Recognises the need to reward farmers and foresters helping to decarbonise the economy and working with nature, preserving biodiversity and natural ecosystems;
Amendment 578 #
2024/2718(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
Paragraph 46 a (new)
46a. Recognises the essential role of SMEs in the Europe and globally in driving and delivering on employment and growth as well as in leading the way on the green transition;
Amendment 3 #
2024/2030(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Observes with concern the Court’s findings with regard to various public procurement procedures, which led to irregular payments; encourages the Centre to continue its efforts in improving its monitoring of contracts and its procurement procedures; recommends the establishment of robust oversight mechanisms and regular training for staff to ensure compliance and mitigate risks;
Amendment 6 #
2024/2030(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that women arwith concern the underrepresentedation of women in senior and middle management positions as well as ond the management board; urges the Centre to work towards gender balance at all levels of staffimplement a comprehensive gender balance strategy, including measurable targets and proactive recruitment initiatives, to ensure equitable representation at all levels;
Amendment 2 #
2024/2019(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that, in 2023, the Commission’s Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC) launched the midterm review process and published the corresponding report for the European Education Area (EEA) and launched the midterm evaluations for Erasmus+, the European Solidarity Corps and Creative Europe for the 2021-2027 programing period; stresses the importance of addressing challenges identified in these evaluations, particularly administrative burdens and digitalization issues, to improve accessibility and efficiency for beneficiaries; welcomes the work done to ensure the legacy of the European Year of Youth;
Amendment 5 #
2024/2019(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Calls on the Commission to strengthen the international dimension of Erasmus + programme in both candidate as well as countries preparing for future EU membership;
Amendment 10 #
2024/2019(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the frontloading of EUR 100 million from the 2027 budget of Erasmus+ to the 2023 budget of Erasmus+, which enabled continued support to pupils, students, teachers and qualified staff fleeing from Ukraine, and the extra EUR 20 million awarded to Erasmus+ in 2023 as a result of Parliament’s insistence; underlines that any frontloading of Erasmus + cannot result in cuts for the programme at the end of current MFF;
Amendment 20 #
2024/2019(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Welcomes the Erasmus + Sport Staff Mobility program introduction in 2023 as an initiative promoting grassroots sports; underlines the role of sport as a vital component in promoting health and unity across Europe;
Amendment 22 #
2024/2019(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Regrets the reduction in the 2023 budget for centralised grants in the European Youth Together and Key Action 2, Cooperation Partnerships in the field of Youth programs under Erasmus+;
Amendment 25 #
2024/2019(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Emphasizes the need for strict oversight of the allocation of funds to prevent misuse within the Erasmus program, particularly by foreign actors whose activities at universities may pose a serious security threat to the European Union; calls for adequate safeguarding of the program from abuse by organizations whose activities are not aligned with the fundamental values of the European Union or may jeopardize its security interests;
Amendment 27 #
2024/2019(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes with concern the persisting challenges in 2023 with the e-Grant tools for beneficiaries of calls managed by the EACEA; strongly urges the Commission and EACEA to closely follow up on the mitigation measures put in place to ensure a smooth grant preparation and the validation of new beneficiariemphasizes the urgent need for technical improvements and user-centered design to ensure seamless application and reporting processes.;
Amendment 29 #
2024/2019(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Regrets the low uptake of adult learning and education (ALE) activities, despite their importance in achieving the target of 60% adult participation by 2030; calls on the Commission to reconsider its adult learning strategy in collaboration with National Agencies (NAs) and relevant stakeholders;
Amendment 74 #
2023/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas on 8 November 2023, the Commission presented the 2023 Enlargement Package in which it makes a recommendation on the opening of accession negotiations with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova and a conditional recommendation on the opening of negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina;
Amendment 74 #
2023/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas on 8 November 2023, the Commission presented the 2023 Enlargement Package in which it makes a recommendation on the opening of accession negotiations with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova and a conditional recommendation on the opening of negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina;
Amendment 78 #
2023/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. whereas enlargement policy is one of the EU's key policies;
Amendment 78 #
2023/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. whereas enlargement policy is one of the EU's key policies;
Amendment 244 #
2023/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Welcomes the Commission's recommendation on the opening of accession negotiations with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova and the conditional recommendation on the opening of negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina;
Amendment 244 #
2023/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Welcomes the Commission's recommendation on the opening of accession negotiations with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova and the conditional recommendation on the opening of negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina;
Amendment 246 #
2023/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Recognises the importance of the Western Balkan countries in the context of the EU's enlargement policy and the importance of their integration into the European Union, which is crucial for the stability, security and prosperity of the whole of South-Eastern Europe;
Amendment 246 #
2023/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Recognises the importance of the Western Balkan countries in the context of the EU's enlargement policy and the importance of their integration into the European Union, which is crucial for the stability, security and prosperity of the whole of South-Eastern Europe;
Amendment 247 #
2023/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Encourages Bosnia and Herzegovina to focus its efforts on meeting the defined criteria, which would create the conditions for opening accession negotiations;
Amendment 247 #
2023/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Encourages Bosnia and Herzegovina to focus its efforts on meeting the defined criteria, which would create the conditions for opening accession negotiations;
Amendment 267 #
2023/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Emphasises the importance of regional cooperation among the Western Balkan countries in order to promote stability, security, prosperity and integration;
Amendment 267 #
2023/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Emphasises the importance of regional cooperation among the Western Balkan countries in order to promote stability, security, prosperity and integration;
Amendment 379 #
2023/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Points out that European institutional reforms must include simplified decision-making procedures, moving away from unanimity and replacing it with qualified majority voting provisionsensuring that the new system does not undermine the position of Member States, which is secured by the right of veto, in areas such as the protection of democracy, human rights and the rule of law, sanctions and relevant foreign policy decisions;
Amendment 379 #
2023/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Points out that European institutional reforms must include simplified decision-making procedures, moving away from unanimity and replacing it with qualified majority voting provisionsensuring that the new system does not undermine the position of Member States, which is secured by the right of veto, in areas such as the protection of democracy, human rights and the rule of law, sanctions and relevant foreign policy decisions;
Amendment 436 #
2023/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Points out that the functioning of the Council should also be reviewed in view of enlargement, in particular the system of rotating presidencies of the Council of the European Union; notes that the calculation of qualified majority voting thresholds should also be reconsidered;
Amendment 436 #
2023/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Points out that the functioning of the Council should also be reviewed in view of enlargement, in particular the system of rotating presidencies of the Council of the European Union; notes that the calculation of qualified majority voting thresholds should also be reconsidered;
Amendment 34 #
2023/0441(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24 a (new)
Recital 24 a (new)
(24a) Member States shall ensure that all information on consular protection, including instructions for emergency situations, is available on digital platforms, including mobile applications, in order to provide EU citizens with quick and easy access to information at any time.
Amendment 34 #
2023/0441(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24 a (new)
Recital 24 a (new)
(24a) Member States shall ensure that all information on consular protection, including instructions for emergency situations, is available on digital platforms, including mobile applications, in order to provide EU citizens with quick and easy access to information at any time.
Amendment 35 #
2023/0441(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24 b (new)
Recital 24 b (new)
(24b) A common EU consular protection portal shall be established to provide EU citizens with access to information on consular protection, instructions for emergency situations and contact details of relevant EU delegations and Member States’ consulates in third countries.
Amendment 35 #
2023/0441(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24 b (new)
Recital 24 b (new)
(24b) A common EU consular protection portal shall be established to provide EU citizens with access to information on consular protection, instructions for emergency situations and contact details of relevant EU delegations and Member States’ consulates in third countries.
Amendment 44 #
2023/0441(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26 a (new)
Recital 26 a (new)
(26a) EU delegations and Member States’ consulates shall be required to set up a rapid reaction mechanism to facilitate coordination and cooperation in emergency situations, including natural disasters, political unrest or terrorist attacks, with a view to providing EU citizens with swift and effective consular protection.
Amendment 44 #
2023/0441(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26 a (new)
Recital 26 a (new)
(26a) EU delegations and Member States’ consulates shall be required to set up a rapid reaction mechanism to facilitate coordination and cooperation in emergency situations, including natural disasters, political unrest or terrorist attacks, with a view to providing EU citizens with swift and effective consular protection.
Amendment 46 #
2023/0441(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26 b (new)
Recital 26 b (new)
(26b) Member States should ensure that their citizens who are travelling or residing in third countries are informed of the existence of EU delegations and Member States’ consulates and of the consular protection possibilities available to them.
Amendment 46 #
2023/0441(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26 b (new)
Recital 26 b (new)
(26b) Member States should ensure that their citizens who are travelling or residing in third countries are informed of the existence of EU delegations and Member States’ consulates and of the consular protection possibilities available to them.
Amendment 81 #
2023/0441(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive (EU) 2015/637
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. With a view to strengthening consular protection, the EEAS and Member States shall develop joint training and simulations for consular staff to improve their crisis management skills and ability to offer assistance to EU citizens abroad.
Amendment 81 #
2023/0441(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive (EU) 2015/637
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. With a view to strengthening consular protection, the EEAS and Member States shall develop joint training and simulations for consular staff to improve their crisis management skills and ability to offer assistance to EU citizens abroad.
Amendment 156 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) To reduce this disparity, the European Commission adopted a Communication on a Growth Plan for the Western Balkans based on four pillars: (a) increasing integration with the EU’s Single Market; (b) boosting regional economic integration, based on EU rules and standards, by fully implementing the existing Common Regional Market Action Plan; (c) deepening reforms aiming at accelerating growth in the region, promoting economic growth based on green and digital transition, economic convergence and strengthening regional stability; and (d) establishing a new Financing Instrument: the Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans.
Amendment 156 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) To reduce this disparity, the European Commission adopted a Communication on a Growth Plan for the Western Balkans based on four pillars: (a) increasing integration with the EU’s Single Market; (b) boosting regional economic integration, based on EU rules and standards, by fully implementing the existing Common Regional Market Action Plan; (c) deepening reforms aiming at accelerating growth in the region, promoting economic growth based on green and digital transition, economic convergence and strengthening regional stability; and (d) establishing a new Financing Instrument: the Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans.
Amendment 158 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The implementation of that Growth Plan requires increased funding under a dedicated new Financing Instrument, the Reform and Growth Facility, to assist the region in implementing the growth- promoting reforms, regional integration and Common Regional Market, supported through a comprehensive efficiency evaluation to ensure investments truly contribute to regional growth.
Amendment 158 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The implementation of that Growth Plan requires increased funding under a dedicated new Financing Instrument, the Reform and Growth Facility, to assist the region in implementing the growth- promoting reforms, regional integration and Common Regional Market, supported through a comprehensive efficiency evaluation to ensure investments truly contribute to regional growth.
Amendment 173 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The Facility should support investment and reforms that promote the beneficiaries’ path to the digital transformation of the economy and society in line with the EU vision for 2030 presented in the Commission communication ‘2030 Digital Compass: the European way for the Digital Decade’2 . It should strive to facilitate their achievement of the general objectives and digital targets with regard to the Union. As outlined by the Commission in its communication of 15 JunThe Facility should prioritize investments and reforms that not only advance the digital transformation but also ensure these efforts are rooted in the principles of security, resilience, and integrity. It is essential that all investments align with the '20233 , the 5G cybersecurity Toolbox should be the reference for EU funding to ensure security, resilience and protection of integrity30 Digital Compass' objectives, fostering an inclusive digital economy that benefits all citizens and adheres to the highest standards of cybersecurity, including the implementation of the 5G cybersecurity Toolbox as a foundational element of digital infrastructure in the region. projects. _________________ 2 COM(2021)118 final. 3 ‘Implementation of the 5G cybersecurity Toolbox’, COM(2023)4049 final.
Amendment 173 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The Facility should support investment and reforms that promote the beneficiaries’ path to the digital transformation of the economy and society in line with the EU vision for 2030 presented in the Commission communication ‘2030 Digital Compass: the European way for the Digital Decade’2 . It should strive to facilitate their achievement of the general objectives and digital targets with regard to the Union. As outlined by the Commission in its communication of 15 JunThe Facility should prioritize investments and reforms that not only advance the digital transformation but also ensure these efforts are rooted in the principles of security, resilience, and integrity. It is essential that all investments align with the '20233 , the 5G cybersecurity Toolbox should be the reference for EU funding to ensure security, resilience and protection of integrity30 Digital Compass' objectives, fostering an inclusive digital economy that benefits all citizens and adheres to the highest standards of cybersecurity, including the implementation of the 5G cybersecurity Toolbox as a foundational element of digital infrastructure in the region. projects. _________________ 2 COM(2021)118 final. 3 ‘Implementation of the 5G cybersecurity Toolbox’, COM(2023)4049 final.
Amendment 174 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Union support under the Facility should not replace the bilateral and regional support provided under Regulation (EU) 2021/1529 of the European Parliament and of the Council4 , focussing on preparing the Beneficiaries for Union membership, but complement it and add to it, while using already existing mechanisms and structures where possible. Theis approach should build on the existing enlargement methodology, notably the 2020 Revised Methodology5 , and the Economic and Investment Plan6 from the same year. underline the importance of economic reforms, democratic institutions strengthening, rule of law, and respect for fundamental rights, ensuring a holistic and sustainable path towards EU integration. _________________ 4 Regulation (EU) 2021/1529 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 September 2021 establishing the Instrument for Pre-Accession assistance (IPA III) (OJ L 330, 20.9.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1529/oj). 5 COM (2022) 57 final. 6 COM(2020) 641 final.
Amendment 174 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Union support under the Facility should not replace the bilateral and regional support provided under Regulation (EU) 2021/1529 of the European Parliament and of the Council4 , focussing on preparing the Beneficiaries for Union membership, but complement it and add to it, while using already existing mechanisms and structures where possible. Theis approach should build on the existing enlargement methodology, notably the 2020 Revised Methodology5 , and the Economic and Investment Plan6 from the same year. underline the importance of economic reforms, democratic institutions strengthening, rule of law, and respect for fundamental rights, ensuring a holistic and sustainable path towards EU integration. _________________ 4 Regulation (EU) 2021/1529 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 September 2021 establishing the Instrument for Pre-Accession assistance (IPA III) (OJ L 330, 20.9.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1529/oj). 5 COM (2022) 57 final. 6 COM(2020) 641 final.
Amendment 224 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States and the Beneficiaries, should contribute to increased transparency and accountability in the delivery of assistance, including by implementing appropriate internal control systems and anti-fraud policies. The support under the Facility should be made available under the preconditions that each of the Beneficiaries continues to respect and uphold effective democratic mechanisms and institutions, including a multi-party parliamentary system, and the rule of law, and to guarantee respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. Another pre-condition should be that Serbia and Kosovo engage constructively in the normalisation of their relations with a view to fully implementing all their respective obligations stemming from the Agreement on the Path to Normalisation and its Implementation Annex as well as all past Dialogue Agreements and engage in negotiations on the Comprehensive Agreement on normalisation of relations. Furthermore, it is imperative that the delivery of assistance through the Facility emphasizes the importance of transparency, accountability, and adherence to democratic values. Support should be contingent upon the beneficiaries' commitment to maintaining and enhancing democratic institutions, the rule of law, and human rights protection. This includes ensuring minority rights and advancing the normalization of relations between Serbia and Kosovo, in line with European values and commitments. Strengthening internal control systems and anti-fraud measures will be crucial to safeguarding the integrity of the assistance provided.
Amendment 224 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States and the Beneficiaries, should contribute to increased transparency and accountability in the delivery of assistance, including by implementing appropriate internal control systems and anti-fraud policies. The support under the Facility should be made available under the preconditions that each of the Beneficiaries continues to respect and uphold effective democratic mechanisms and institutions, including a multi-party parliamentary system, and the rule of law, and to guarantee respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. Another pre-condition should be that Serbia and Kosovo engage constructively in the normalisation of their relations with a view to fully implementing all their respective obligations stemming from the Agreement on the Path to Normalisation and its Implementation Annex as well as all past Dialogue Agreements and engage in negotiations on the Comprehensive Agreement on normalisation of relations. Furthermore, it is imperative that the delivery of assistance through the Facility emphasizes the importance of transparency, accountability, and adherence to democratic values. Support should be contingent upon the beneficiaries' commitment to maintaining and enhancing democratic institutions, the rule of law, and human rights protection. This includes ensuring minority rights and advancing the normalization of relations between Serbia and Kosovo, in line with European values and commitments. Strengthening internal control systems and anti-fraud measures will be crucial to safeguarding the integrity of the assistance provided.
Amendment 230 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) This Regulation lays down a financial envelope for the entire duration of this Instrument, whe establishment of a financial envelope as outlined in this Regulation underscores the Union's strategich is to constitute the prime reference amount, within the meaning of point 18 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 16 December 2020 betwenvestment in the future of the Western Balkans. It is a testament to our commitment the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management, as well as on new own resources, including a roadmap towards the introduction of new own resources, for the European Parliament and the Council during the annual budgetary procedureo fostering stability, prosperity, and closer integration with the EU. The annual budgetary procedure, guided by the Interinstitutional Agreement, will ensure that these investments are aligned with the Union's broader financial discipline and objectives, including the exploration of new own resources to support such vital initiatives..
Amendment 230 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) This Regulation lays down a financial envelope for the entire duration of this Instrument, whe establishment of a financial envelope as outlined in this Regulation underscores the Union's strategich is to constitute the prime reference amount, within the meaning of point 18 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 16 December 2020 betwenvestment in the future of the Western Balkans. It is a testament to our commitment the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management, as well as on new own resources, including a roadmap towards the introduction of new own resources, for the European Parliament and the Council during the annual budgetary procedureo fostering stability, prosperity, and closer integration with the EU. The annual budgetary procedure, guided by the Interinstitutional Agreement, will ensure that these investments are aligned with the Union's broader financial discipline and objectives, including the exploration of new own resources to support such vital initiatives..
Amendment 240 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Disbursement of Union support should be conditional on compliance with the payment conditions and on measurable progress in the implementation of reforms set out in the Reform Agendas assessed and formally approved by the Commission. The release of funds should be structured accordingly, reflecting the objectives ofto ensure that the disbursement of Union support not only hinges on adherence to payment conditions but also on verifiable and substantial progress in reform implementation, as assessed by the Commission. The financial release must be meticulously aligned with the Facility's goals, facilitating a performance-based approach that directly links funding to the Facilityhievement of specific, agreed-upon reform milestones.
Amendment 240 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Disbursement of Union support should be conditional on compliance with the payment conditions and on measurable progress in the implementation of reforms set out in the Reform Agendas assessed and formally approved by the Commission. The release of funds should be structured accordingly, reflecting the objectives ofto ensure that the disbursement of Union support not only hinges on adherence to payment conditions but also on verifiable and substantial progress in reform implementation, as assessed by the Commission. The financial release must be meticulously aligned with the Facility's goals, facilitating a performance-based approach that directly links funding to the Facilityhievement of specific, agreed-upon reform milestones.
Amendment 250 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) The Reform Agendas should include an explanation of the Beneficiary’s system to effectively prevent, detect and correct irregularities, corruption, fraud and conflicts of interests, when using the funds provided under the Facility, and the arrangements that aim to avoid double funding from the Facility and other Union programmes as well as other donor. It is crucial to outline effective measures that prevent double funding occurrences with other Union initiatives or external donor contributions, ensuring the integrity and optimal use of allocated resources.
Amendment 250 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) The Reform Agendas should include an explanation of the Beneficiary’s system to effectively prevent, detect and correct irregularities, corruption, fraud and conflicts of interests, when using the funds provided under the Facility, and the arrangements that aim to avoid double funding from the Facility and other Union programmes as well as other donor. It is crucial to outline effective measures that prevent double funding occurrences with other Union initiatives or external donor contributions, ensuring the integrity and optimal use of allocated resources.
Amendment 324 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) boost quality education, training, reskilling and upskilling, and employment policies; launch a Regional Skills Partnership by 2025 to reduce youth unemployment to below 15% and double the number of STEM graduates by 2030;
Amendment 324 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) boost quality education, training, reskilling and upskilling, and employment policies; launch a Regional Skills Partnership by 2025 to reduce youth unemployment to below 15% and double the number of STEM graduates by 2030;
Amendment 450 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. The Reform Agendas shall set out the reforms to be undertaken by the Beneficiary, as well as investment areas, towards the achievement of the general and specific objectives set out in Article 3must clearly delineate both the short-term and long- term reforms and investment priorities that directly contribute to achieving the Facility's objectives. This should include specific legislative, regulatory, and policy measures across key sectors such as economic development, environmental sustainability, digital transformation, and social inclusion. The Reform Agendas shall comprise measures for the implementation of reforms through a comprehensive and coherent package. In the areas of fundamentals, including the rule of law, the fight against corruption, fundamental rights and the freedom of expression, the Reform Agendas shall reflect the assessments in the most recent Enlargement Package.
Amendment 450 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. The Reform Agendas shall set out the reforms to be undertaken by the Beneficiary, as well as investment areas, towards the achievement of the general and specific objectives set out in Article 3must clearly delineate both the short-term and long- term reforms and investment priorities that directly contribute to achieving the Facility's objectives. This should include specific legislative, regulatory, and policy measures across key sectors such as economic development, environmental sustainability, digital transformation, and social inclusion. The Reform Agendas shall comprise measures for the implementation of reforms through a comprehensive and coherent package. In the areas of fundamentals, including the rule of law, the fight against corruption, fundamental rights and the freedom of expression, the Reform Agendas shall reflect the assessments in the most recent Enlargement Package.
Amendment 451 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. The Reform Agenda shall define specific targets and milestones within the Reform Agendas for each priority area, such as energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, digital infrastructure development, judicial reforms, and anti- corruption measures. These targets should be measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART), facilitating effective monitoring and evaluation of progress and be consistent with the latest macroeconomic and fiscal policy framework submitted to the Commission in the context of the Economic and Financial Dialogue with the EU.
Amendment 451 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. The Reform Agenda shall define specific targets and milestones within the Reform Agendas for each priority area, such as energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, digital infrastructure development, judicial reforms, and anti- corruption measures. These targets should be measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART), facilitating effective monitoring and evaluation of progress and be consistent with the latest macroeconomic and fiscal policy framework submitted to the Commission in the context of the Economic and Financial Dialogue with the EU.
Amendment 510 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission iImplementing dDecision shall set out thewill precisely outline the necessary reforms to be implemented by the Beneficiary, theidentify the specific investment areas tohat will be supported, and the paymentdetail the conditions stemming from the Reform Agenda, including the indicative timetableunder which payments will be made. This Decision will serve as a critical instrument in guiding the Beneficiary's actions towards the fulfilment of the agreed-upon objectives and ensuring accountability and progress in the reform process.
Amendment 510 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission iImplementing dDecision shall set out thewill precisely outline the necessary reforms to be implemented by the Beneficiary, theidentify the specific investment areas tohat will be supported, and the paymentdetail the conditions stemming from the Reform Agenda, including the indicative timetableunder which payments will be made. This Decision will serve as a critical instrument in guiding the Beneficiary's actions towards the fulfilment of the agreed-upon objectives and ensuring accountability and progress in the reform process.
Amendment 519 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 519 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 1 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that despite being faced with the unprecedented circumstances of Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters, the Union responded decisively and promptly, deploying the Union budget as one of the key tools;
Amendment 2 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that climate change and biodiversity loss are the largesta compound threat to long-term Union security, including food security, and only reinforce inflationary pressures; stresses that accelerating the green transition will strengthen the Union’s long- term strategic autonomy, economic security and resilience; stresses the need to thereby guarantee long-term food security and avoid increased inflationary pressures on food prices;
Amendment 4 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underscores the importance of integrating climate change adaptation in all relevant Union-funded policies and programs to enable rapid response to emergencies such as recent floods, fires or pandemic, pandemics and other unforeseen events; emphasizes the continued importance of ensuring adequate funding of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism in order for the Union to be able to respond to such emergencies; stresses the need for better climate disaster preparedness by building adaptive capacity, and putting in place climate adaptation measures at Union level, including a stress test of key infrastructures of European relevance against a scenario of 1,5 to 4 degrees global warming, to reduce vulnerability to the impacts of climate shocks; underlines the need to recognise the importance of Union programmes in providing investment and support to prevent health crises and strengthen the Union’s resilience;
Amendment 6 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) should contribute to the mainstreaming of biodiversity and climate action in Union policies; calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure the full execution of the REPowerEU Plan to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy sources and technologies to speed up the green transition and ending dependency on Russian fossil fuels ;
Amendment 8 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that the 2024 Union budget should keep the green transition as one of its priorities and should be aligned with the Union’s ambitions of making the Union climate neutral by 2050 at the latest, as well as the Union’s international commitments;
Amendment 15 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. RUnderlines the importance of the continued support of the Union budget for the Union agencies whose role is increasing in these times of unprecedented circumstances; recalls that in order to properly comply with new actions foreseen under the adopted and upcoming proposals, the Union agencies under the remit of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (EEA , ECHA , EMA, ECDC and EFSA) must be adequately funded and staffed; stresses that the deterioration of the staff levels of the Union agencies could jeopardise, among others, the achievement of the European Green Deal or the successful management of public health risks;
Amendment 17 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recalls the need to have an annual budget consistent with the implementation of the 2030 Biodiversity Strategy, of the Farm to Fork Strategy, of the Circular Economy Action Plan, of the Chemical Strategy for Sustainability and of a Zero- pollution Action Plan in the 2024 Union budget; in this line calls to increase the budgetary support for the new LIFE programme and the Just Transition Fund and all other programmes that support and protect nature conservation, and to ensure that nature restoration measures are financed with additional budgetary resources without using any funding from the CAP, the CFP or other agricultural and fisheries funding streams;
Amendment 22 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses the need to consider further support measures to strengthen the Union's strategic independence and reduce its dependence on third countries in relation to the production of critical medicines;
Amendment 161 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Medicinal products for rare diseases and for children, should be subject to the same conditions as any other medicinal product concerning their quality, safety and efficacy, for example for what concerns the marketing authorisation procedures, quality and the pharmacovigilance requirements. However, specific requirements also apply to them considering their unique characteristics, and encountered problems such as failure to timely accomplish the paediatric clinical studies and obtain data required for marketing authorization, which results in significant delay of approval in children compared to adults. Such requirements, which are currently defined in separate legislations, should be integrated in general pharmaceutical legal framework in order to ensure clarity and coherency of all the measures applicable to these medicinal products. Furthermore, as some medicinal products authorised for use in children are authorised by the Member States, specific provisions should be integrated in this Directive.
Amendment 238 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) The establishment of a criteria- based definition of ‘unmet medical need’ is required to incentivise the development of medicinal products in therapeutic areas that are currently underserved. To ensure that the concept of unmet medical need reflects scientific and technological developments and current knowledge in underserved diseases, the Commission should specify and update using implementing acts, the criteria of satisfactory method of diagnosis, prevention or treatment, ‘remaining high morbidity or mortality’, ‘relevant patient population’, quality of life and long-term health and developmental consequences relevant for paediatric patients following scientific assessment by the Agency. The Agency will seek input from a broad range of authorities or bodies active along the lifecycle of medicinal products in the framework of the consultation process established under the [revised Regulation (EC) No 726/2004] and also take into account scientific initiatives at EU level or between Member States related to analysing unmet medical needs, burden of disease and priority setting for research and development. The criteria for ‘unmet medical need’ can be subsequently used by Member States to identify specific therapeutic areas of interest.
Amendment 241 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 50 a (new)
Recital 50 a (new)
(50 a) The development of medical products in underserved therapeutic areas can greatly increase the quality of life for patients. In that regard, elements such as acute or chronic side effects, in particular in relation to the toxicity of a product, as well as the ability of patients to perform regular life activities, the presence of pain and the management of co-morbidities should be considered in the assessment of improving quality of life. The importance of the long-term age appropriate development and maturation of paediatric patients, and of retaining their normal daily activities, can not be overemphasized.
Amendment 341 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 76 a (new)
Recital 76 a (new)
(76 a) For the purpose of paediatric marketing authorization of medicinal products already approved for use in adults, when the agreed paediatric investigation plan cannot be timely accomplished due to failure to conduct paediatric clinical studies, the competent authorities may consider the evidence obtained from extrapolation of adult data and from the appropriately designed post- marketing long-term studies for monitoring safety and efficacy.
Amendment 556 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) when the agreed paediatric investigation plan cannot be timely accomplished due to failure to conduct paediatric clinical studies, the evidence obtained from extrapolation and all information on safety and efficacy collected from the appropriately designed post-marketing long-term studies
Amendment 767 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 49 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 49 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the results of all clinical studies, conducted in compliance with an agreed paediatric investigation plan as referred to in Article 6(5), point (a), and (aa) shall be included in the summary of product characteristics and, if appropriate, in the package leaflet, or
Amendment 1350 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 86 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 86 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Where an application for marketing authorisation, includes the results of all studies conducted in compliance with an agreed paediatric investigation plan, or the supplementary evidence based on extrapolation and/or from the appropriately designed post-marketing long-term studies in pediatric patients receiving the drug, the holder of the patent or supplementary protection certificate shall be entitled to a six-month extension of the period referred to in Article 13, paragraphs 1 and 2 of [Regulation (EC) No 469/2009 - OP please replace reference by new instrument when adopted].
Amendment 1355 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 87 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 87 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) to conduct a post-authorisation safety and efficacy long-term study in children receiving the drug “of the label” because the paediatric investigation plan could not be accomplished due to failure to timely complete paediatric clinical studies.
Amendment 1368 #
2023/0132(COD)
Member States shall operate a pharmacovigilance system for the fulfilment of their pharmacovigilance tasks and their participation in the Union pharmacovigilance activities including the pharmacovigilance over the post- authorization safety and efficacy long- term studies in children using the drug off label, because of the failed marketing authorization for reasons such as failure to timely complete paediatric clinical studies.
Amendment 251 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) To optimise the functioning and efficiency of the regulatory system, the structure of the Agency’s scientific committees is simplified and reduced to two main Committees for medicinal products for human use, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) and Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC). and the Committee for Paediatric and Orphan Medicinal Products (CPOMP)
Amendment 1124 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70
Article 70
Amendment 1172 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) nineTen years for orphan medicinal products other than those referred to in points (b) and (c);
Amendment 1175 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 1303 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 76 – paragraph 4
Article 76 – paragraph 4
4. In consultation with the Commission and with interested parties, and with the CPOMP, the Agency shall draw up and publish guidelines for the practical application of this Article.
Amendment 1306 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 77 – paragraph 1
Article 77 – paragraph 1
1. After the validation of the proposed paediatric investigation plan referred to in Article 74(1).which is valid in accordance with the provisions of Article 76(2), the Agency shall adopt within 970 days a decision as to whether or not the proposed studies will ensure the generation of the necessary data determining the conditions in which the medicinal product may be used to treat the paediatric population or subsets thereof, and as to whether or not the expected therapeutic benefits, where appropriate also over existing treatments, justify the studies proposed. When adopting its decision, the Agency shall consider whether or not the measures proposed to adapt the pharmaceutical form, the strength, the route of administration and the eventual administration device of the medicinal product for use in different subsets of the paediatric population are appropriate.
Amendment 1317 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 78 – paragraph 7
Article 78 – paragraph 7
7. In consultation with the Commission and with interested parties, and with the CPOMP, the Agency shall draw up and publish guidelines for the practical application of this Article.
Amendment 1326 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 82 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 82 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. In case of the product that has already been authorized for use in adults in accordance with the provision of this Regulation, and if the cause for deferral of the PIP was a failure to timely complete clinical studies in children, before granting another deferral, the Agency may consider the evidence obtained from extrapolation and from the appropriately designed post-marketing long-term studies for monitoring safety and efficacy as specified in Article 138, paragraph 1, subparagraph 2, point za a(new)
Amendment 1337 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 85 – paragraph 1
Article 85 – paragraph 1
1. In consultation with the Member States, the Commission, and interested parties, the Agency and its relevant Committee (CPOMP) shall draw up the detailed arrangements concerning the format and content which applications for agreement or modification of a paediatric investigation plan, and requests for waivers or deferrals are to follow in order to be considered valid and concerning the operation of the compliance check referred to in Articles 48, 49(2), 86 and 90(2) of [revised Directive 2001/83/EC].
Amendment 1355 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 88 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 88 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Where a paediatric investigation plan, agreed in accordance with the provisions of Article 77, paragraphs 1, 2 and 4 could not be completed due to failure of timely completion of pediatric studies, for the product that has already been authorized for use in adults in accordance with the provision of this Regulation, the Agency should consider evidence from the pediatric studies as specified in Article 138, paragraph 1, subparagraph 2, point za a(new)
Amendment 1361 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 91 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 91 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Where a medicinal product is covered by a marketing authorization for adults, and the paediatric authorisation could not be completed due to the inability to timely complete the pediatric clinical studies, instead of granting deferrals, the Agency should consider evidence from the pediatric studies defined in Article 138, paragraph 1, subparagraph 2, point za a(new)
Amendment 1364 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 95 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 95 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Within the European network, the Agency shall, together with the proposed members of the network, develop a platform study concept for paediatric patients. The objectives of the platform study concept are to create active paediatric patients’ master files open for future authorizations of the same molecules or molecules with the same mechanism of action, and/or to share the same pool of patients for joined clinical trials of industry and academia within the same administrative process.
Amendment 44 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas Serbia accepted the gradual adoption of European Union’s objectives and policies during the negotiation process;
Amendment 110 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Deplores the fact that Serbia has still not aligned with EU sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; calls on the authorities to show real commitment to EU values as soon as possible and to align with the EU’s decisions and positions in foreign and security policy, including sanctions against Russia;
Amendment 126 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Regrets that Serbia’s accession process is often manipulated for everyday political purposes, which significantly affects the perception of its importance both among the citizens and among the political elite;
Amendment 206 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Amendment 243 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Amendment 257 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Is deeply concerned about the spread of disinformation about Russian aggression against Ukraine; calls on the Serbian authorities to take an active stand against the disinformation and to fight back the most circulated fake news; calls on the Serbian authorities and the Commission to bolster infrastructure to fight disinformation and other hybrid threats;
Amendment 262 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Expresses concern about media articles and international reports about the activities of Russian agents in Serbia, especially because of indications that mercenaries of the Wagner group are recruiting fighters in Serbia;
Amendment 266 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Expresses concern about the delayed implementation of the media strategy and the related action plan; urges the government to increase the transparency of media ownership and financing and ensure the independence of the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Media (REM); recalls that media ownership should be available for public scrutiny;
Amendment 349 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Notes Serbia’s engagement in regional cooperation initiatives; encourages it to step up its reconciliation efforts and seek solutions to past disputes; underlines that there is no place for genocide denial or the glorification of war criminals in a candidate country; urges Serbia to deliver convincing results, including a sustainable track record with effective investigations in areas of concern such as the judiciary, prosecution of war crimes perpetrators, restitution of stolen cultural treasure and identification of missing persons and mass graves;
Amendment 353 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Reiterates that Serbia must respect the full integrity and sovereignty of all neighbouring countries and must refrain from influencing their domestic political developments;
Amendment 371 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Regrets the abuse of the so-called universal jurisdiction which gives the Serbian Special War Crimes Tribunal the power to prosecute all those who have committed war crimes in the territory of former Yugoslavia; calls for adherence to established practices and rules of international law;
Amendment 383 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Reiterates its full support for the EU Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue; calls on Serbia and Kosovo to engage in this dialogue in good faith and in the spirit of compromise to achieve a comprehensive, legally binding agreement on the normalisation of their relations in accordance with international law; calls for the full implementation of all the relevant agreements, including the establishment of the Association/Community of Serb- Majority Municipalities; recalls that refraining from war rhetoric and aggressive foreign policy approach to neighbouring countries is a precondition for the normalization of regional relations;
Amendment 415 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Welcomes the agreement at the Tirana Summit on reduced roaming costs; in this respect calls on the authorities, private actors and all stakeholders to facilitate reaching the agreed targets to achieve a substantial reduction of roaming charges for data on 1 October 2023 and further reductions leading to prices close to the domestic prices by 2027
Amendment 17 #
2022/2203(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the role of the European Union in the region largely depends on consistency in fulfilling obligations towards partner states and meeting jointly set goals;
Amendment 70 #
2022/2203(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes North Macedonia's progress towards EU accession, but calls on the North Macedonian government to redouble its efforts to implement the necessary reforms, including in the areas of rule of law, justice, and fundamental rights, and to strengthen its cooperation with the EU institutions.
Amendment 111 #
2022/2203(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the North Macedonian government to strengthen its efforts to ensure the rule of law, independence of the judiciary, and fight against corruption and organized crime, in line with EU standards and requirements.
Amendment 187 #
2022/2203(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the North Macedonian government to fully respect and protect human rights, including the rights of minorities, and to ensure that all allegations of human rights abuses are promptly and thoroughly investigated
Amendment 204 #
2022/2203(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls on the North Macedonian government to promote inter-ethnic dialogue and cooperation, and to ensure that all communities have equal access to political participation, education, and public service
Amendment 230 #
2022/2203(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Urges the North Macedonian government to promote and protect freedom of the press, media pluralism, and independence of media regulatory bodies, and to ensure that journalists can carry out their work without fear of intimidation or harassment
Amendment 248 #
2022/2203(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on the North Macedonian government to continue to play an active and constructive role in regional cooperation initiatives, including the Berlin Process and the Regional Cooperation Council, and to work towards resolving outstanding issues with neighbouring countries in a peaceful and constructive manner
Amendment 302 #
2022/2203(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Calls on the North Macedonian government to strengthen its efforts to protect its natural environment and biodiversity, including through the development of a comprehensive national strategy to combat climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote renewable energy
Amendment 19 #
2022/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas Montenegro's integration into the European Union is vital for the stability and prosperity of the entire Southeast Europe;
Amendment 20 #
2022/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas each enlargement country is judged on its own merits and whereas it is the fulfilment of the enlargement criteria, implementation of the necessary reforms, in particular in the area of ‘fundamentals’ and legislative alignment that determine the timetable and progress of accession recognizing that the enlargement process should be inclusive, transparent, and consistent with the Copenhagen criteria, and that it should ensure the adherence to the principles of democracy, the rule of law, human rights, and good governance;
Amendment 22 #
2022/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
Bc. whereas Montenegro has accepted the gradual adoption of the European Union’s objectives and policies during the negotiation process;
Amendment 23 #
2022/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B d (new)
Recital B d (new)
Bd. whereas democracy, respect for human rights and the rule of law are the fundamental values on which the EU is founded; whereas sustainable reforms and their implementation are needed to tackle the challenges that remain in these areas;
Amendment 35 #
2022/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Commends Montenegro’s long- standing commitment to EU integration, underpinned by a high level of public support; reiterates its support for Montenegro in this regard; stresses that progress in negotiations depends on meeting interim rule of law benchmarks; regrets that no chapters have been closed in the past six years; calls on Montenegro to intensify its efforts in the accession negotiations and work towards the closure of the remaining chapters, based on measurable progress and tangible results in the areas of the rule of law, fundamental rights, and good governance.
Amendment 89 #
2022/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Urges the Montenegrin authorities to take necessary measures to strengthen the independence and efficiency of the judiciary and to combat any form of political interference in the judicial system;
Amendment 94 #
2022/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the appointment of three new Constitutional Court judges as a step towards resolving the constitutional crisis; regrets the fact that the Constitutional Court was left without a quorum since September 2022; calls on the new parliament to finalise judicial appointments as a matter of priority; urges the Montenegrin authorities to establish a comprehensive judicial reform strategy to strengthen the independence, efficiency, and professionalism of the judiciary.
Amendment 111 #
2022/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Urges Montenegro to enhance its efforts in combating corruption, ensuring transparency, and strengthening accountability mechanisms in public administration.
Amendment 115 #
2022/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Stresses the importance of accelerating the judicial processes related to organized crime cases, ensuring that investigations are conducted thoroughly, and that verdicts are delivered promptly, while safeguarding the rights of the accused.
Amendment 117 #
2022/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Urges Montenegro to develop a comprehensive strategy to combat human trafficking and protect victims, ensuring close cooperation with regional and international partners.
Amendment 131 #
2022/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Strongly encourages Montenegro to intensify efforts in addressing issues of media freedom, independence, and plurality, and to ensure the unhindered functioning of media outlets as a crucial pillar of democratic societies.
Amendment 165 #
2022/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Encourages Montenegro to intensify efforts in promoting gender equality and women's empowerment, including measures to combat violence against women and support victims.
Amendment 202 #
2022/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls for concrete steps to be taken to resolve long-standing bilateral disputes in a constructive and neighbourly manner; Emphasizes the importance of enhancing cooperation between Montenegro and neighbouring countries to address shared challenges, promote good neighbourly relations, and advance regional stability and development.
Amendment 205 #
2022/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Encourages Montenegro to foster inclusive economic growth that benefits all segments of society, including marginalized and vulnerable groups.
Amendment 215 #
2022/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Recognizes the significance of investing in education and vocational training to address youth unemployment and promote economic growth and social cohesion in Montenegro;
Amendment 240 #
2022/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Calls on Montenegro to step up the development and adoption of the National Energy and Climate Plan; calls on Montenegro to improve waste management practices and to protect water quality; calls on Montenegro to strengthen its commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development, including the preservation of biodiversity and the effective implementation of climate change mitigation measures;
Amendment 58 #
2022/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes Kosovo’s application for EU membership, which reflects the pro- European orientation of its citizens and a clear geopolitical strategic choice; calls on European institutions to be committed and consistent in providing institutional support for reforms that will improve the daily lives of Kosovo citizens.
Amendment 66 #
2022/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the long-awaited agreement on granting visa liberalisation to the citizens of Kosovo, and urges the smooth and fast implementation of the agreement;
Amendment 79 #
2022/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Urges the Member States that have not yet recognised Kosovo as a sovereign state to do so; stresses its concern that Member States are using institutional tools to block or hinder integration progress in the region, including Kosovo;
Amendment 87 #
2022/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Notes that Kosovo is fully committed to making progress in negotiations with Serbia on resolving outstanding issues for mutual benefit;
Amendment 101 #
2022/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Reiterates its support for Kosovo’s application for membership of the Council of Europe and the country’s plan to join the NATO Partnership for Peace programme; reiterates that the path of Euro-Atlantic integration is the path of stability that will guarantee Kosovo's progress and security in the future;
Amendment 109 #
2022/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Commends Kosovo’s progress in strengthening democracy and the rule of law and its increased legislative activities on EU-related reforms; calls on the Kosovo authorities to continue to work diligently on the implementation of reforms;
Amendment 118 #
2022/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes the adoption of significant anti-corruption legislation and calls for the rigorous implementation thereof; underlines that a strong political will is necessary to effectively address high-level corruption; points out that the fight against corruption is a prerequisite for equalizing the rights of all citizens;
Amendment 167 #
2022/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Deplores the many cases of femicide and gender-based and sexual violence; calls on the government to step up its efforts to combat domestic and gender-based violence and improve the protective and preventive measures in place; expresses concerns over a worrying underrepresentation of women and minority groups in political campaigns, governments positions and public administration;
Amendment 36 #
2022/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas the European Parliament recognizes the transformative capacity of Euro-Atlantic membership perspective for BiH and its potential contribution to peace, stability and prosperity;
Amendment 67 #
2022/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the European Council's decision to grant candidate status to BiH; reiterates its clear support for BiH’s EU integration, grounded in unity, sovereignty and, territorial integrity and the necessity of political representation of the three constituent peoples;
Amendment 72 #
2022/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Recognizes the importance of the Western Balkans in the EU's enlargement policy, and urges the EU to accelerate the accession process for Bosnia and Herzegovina;
Amendment 86 #
2022/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Welcomes the progress made by Bosnia and Herzegovina towards EU accession, but urges the government to accelerate necessary reforms and to demonstrate a sustained commitment to EU values and principle;
Amendment 93 #
2022/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls on the EU to provide continued financial and technical support to Bosnia and Herzegovina in its reform efforts and EU accession process;
Amendment 131 #
2022/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Stresses the importance of intra- national relations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and calls on all political actors to work towards promoting unity, inclusivity, and reconciliation;
Amendment 188 #
2022/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Calls on Bosnia and Herzegovina to implement electoral reforms that are transparent, inclusive, and in line with international standards, and to ensure the full participation of all citizens in the electoral process;
Amendment 194 #
2022/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Urges Bosnia and Herzegovina to strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law, including ensuring the independence of the judiciary and media, and promoting civil society participation in decision-making processes;
Amendment 198 #
2022/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for the judiciary’s integrity and independence to be strengthened, namely by bringing the Law on the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council and the Law on Courts in line with EU standards, and by eliminating selective justice, the case backlog, corruption, a lack of transparency and poor oversight; emphasizes the need of reforming the electoral law which is an important precondition for all reform processes;
Amendment 218 #
2022/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Urges Bosnia and Herzegovina to address the issue of corruption, including through the strengthening of anti- corruption institutions and the prosecution of corrupt officials;
Amendment 223 #
2022/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Notes the steps taken to increase the alignment of public procurement laws with the EU acquis; expresses its concern about the sector’s vulnerabilities to corruption and irregularities; urges Bosnia and Herzegovina to implement the necessary reforms to strengthen the efficiency and accountability of the public administration;
Amendment 250 #
2022/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
Amendment 352 #
2022/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Urgently calls for measures to address the continued high degree of brain drain; stresses the importance of developing the Youth Guarantee in the Western Balkans; calls on Bosnia and Herzegovina to address the issue of youth unemployment, including through the implementation of policies and programs to promote youth employment and entrepreneurship;
Amendment 355 #
2022/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34 a. Urges Bosnia and Herzegovina to promote economic growth and job creation, including through the development of a competitive business environment and the support of entrepreneurship;
Amendment 356 #
2022/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34 a. Stresses the importance of education in promoting social inclusion and economic development, and urges Bosnia and Herzegovina to invest in education and training;
Amendment 24 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas Albania is a reliable foreign policy partner, including through its engagement in the UN Security Council and NATO;
Amendment 28 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the EU remains fully committed to support Albania’s strategic choice for EU integration; whereas European integration represents the aspirations of Albanian citizens towards democracy and prosperity;
Amendment 31 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas the prospect of Albania’s merit-based membership is in the Union’s own political, security and economic interests; whereas Albania’s EU accession depends on lasting, in-depth and irreversible reforms across fundamental areas, starting with the rule of law and the functioning of democratic institutions; whereas the quality of a country’s necessary reforms determine the timetable for accession;
Amendment 41 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas electoral shortcomings persist in Albania; whereas the OSCE/ODIHR recommendations to further improve the conduct of elections in Albania and bring them fully in line with the OSCE commitments and other international obligations and standards have not yet been fully addressed;
Amendment 51 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the EU remains the main political and economic partner of the Western Balkan countries; whereas the EU continues to be by far Albania’s biggest trade and investment partner and its largest provider of financial assistance;
Amendment 53 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas Albanian citizens have enjoyed visa-free travel to the Schengen area since December 2010 and have been able to participate in student, academic and youth exchanges under the Erasmus+ programme since 2015;
Amendment 54 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the role of the European Union in the region largely depends on consistency in fulfilling obligations towards partner states and meeting jointly set goals;
Amendment 64 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the pace of EU accession is determined by the progress on the due functioning of all institutions and is grounded in the rule of law, good governance and fundamental rights; Encourages its policymakers to accelerate the reforms that enabled the first long overdue intergovernmental conference and a successful start to the screening process, and to demonstrate steady progress in guaranteeing democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights; urges decision- makers to work jointly towards meeting the membership criteria by 2030as soon as possible; recalls that candidate countries undergo in-depth transformations to fulfil membership criteria during accession negotiations, which last as long as needed to implement the necessary reforms; stresses the need to strengthen the transparency, accountability and inclusiveness of the accession process, including its parliamentary dimension;
Amendment 77 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Calls on the Albanian government to redouble its efforts to implement the necessary reforms, including in the areas of rule of law, justice, and fundamental rights, and to strengthen its cooperation with the EU institutions;
Amendment 85 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Albanian Government to strengthen its efforts to ensure the rule of law, independence of the judiciary, and fight against corruption and organized crime, in line with EU standards and requirements;
Amendment 93 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Deplores that the impending electoral reform was not concluded before the local elections in 2023; Calls on the Albanian authorities to fully address the outstandingOSCE/ODIHR electoral and party financing recommendations well ahead of the 2025 parliamentary elections; stresses the need to prevent misuse of public administration/resources and vote- buying;
Amendment 106 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on Albania to strengthen the Special Anti-Corruption Structure to step up its efforts to combat corruption, including through strengthening of the legal framework and judicial system.
Amendment 110 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Amendment 112 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Underlines that the contribution of Albania to the protection of the European Union’s external border is of crucial importance; stresses that border protection and the prevention of cross- border crime, notably human trafficking, must continue to be a priority;
Amendment 113 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. calls for further progress in establishing a comprehensive, efficient, soundly coordinated and accountable public administration; points out that greater political will and more structured and consistent efforts, including adequate resources, tools and skills, remain necessary in the fight against corruption;
Amendment 133 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Condemns malign foreign interference and hybrid attacks, including disinformation, espionage, incitement to all forms of radicalisation and cyberattacks against Albanian citizens and critical infrastructure; invites the authorities to prevent data leaks by considerably strengthening cybersecurity; encourages the EU European External Action Service and Commission to further help boost Albania’s resilience against hybrid threats, in the area of cyber security, information manipulation and protection of critical infrastructures; stresses the need to improve coordination and address disinformation and hybrid threats that seek to undermine the EU perspective by more strategically underscoring the EU’s relevance to people in the Western Balkans;
Amendment 155 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on Albania to swiftly adopt the remaining pending legislation ensuring the full protection of national minorities, particularly the implementing legislation on free self-identification of national minorities and the use of minority languages;
Amendment 157 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Albanian government to fully respect and protect human rights, including the rights of minorities, and to ensure that all allegations of human rights abuses are promptly and thoroughly investigated.
Amendment 165 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13c. Underlines that child sexual abuse online remains a serious concern; notes that the efforts to detecting and retorting child sexual abuse material online needs to increase, and that existing laws prohibiting child pornography and the online sexual exploitation of children need to be properly enforced;
Amendment 166 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 d (new)
Paragraph 13 d (new)
13d. Deplores that no progress was made on the rights of persons with disabilities and that Albania’s legislation on the rights of persons with disabilities remains only partially in compliance with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; calls on Albania to address the UNCRPD gaps and ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; notes that the 2021-2025 national action plan for people with disabilities did not have enough funding, hence it could not be fully implemented; calls for more robust efforts to address discrimination and violence against persons with disabilities, to improve overall accessibility and to promote employment; expresses deep concern over the reports of limited access to voting for persons with disabilities;
Amendment 167 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Regrets that no progress was made regarding freedom of expression, and the increase in disinformation including smear campaigns, intimidation and threats, especially in online media and against journalists reporting on rule of law, corruption and justice issues;
Amendment 174 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Underlines the importance of journalists’ equal, direct and transparent access to information from government sources; in this regard, expresses concern over the need for all government public relations to be handled by the newly created Media and Information Agency; encourages the government to improve access to the reporting and scrutinising of its work via official and formal channels, such as press conferences and interviews;
Amendment 182 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 190 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Albanian government to promote the active participation of civil society organizations in decision-making processes, and to ensure that they can operate freely and without undue restrictions.
Amendment 217 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on the Albanian government to strengthen its efforts to protect its marine environment and biodiversity, including by designating and effectively managing marine protected areas;
Amendment 219 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Expresses concern over the issue of garbage coming by sea to Croatia from Albania, and calls on the Albanian government to take urgent action to improve its waste management infrastructure, including by investing in recycling facilities, reducing waste generation, and preventing marine litter
Amendment 229 #
2022/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Commends the removal of roaming charges between the Western Balkan states; welcomes the Roaming Declaration enabling the reduction of the roaming charges between the EU and the Western Balkans as of 1 October 2023;
Amendment 61 #
2022/0432(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
Amendment 138 #
2022/0432(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Article 2 – paragraph 7a
Article 2 – paragraph 7a
Amendment 239 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) An item, which is an integral part of a product and is necessary to contain, support or preserve that product throughout its lifetime and where all elements are intended to be used, consumed or disposed of together, should not be considered as being packaging given that its functionality is intrinsically linked to it being part of the product. However, in light of the disposal behaviour of consumers regardingefforts to establish appropriate recycling and composting streams, tea and coffee bags as well as coffee or teabeverage system single-serve units, which in practice are disposed of together with the product residue leading to the contamination of compostable and recycling streams, those specific items should be treated as packaging. This is in line with the objective to increase the separate collection of bio-waste, as required by Article 22 of Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council41.Furthermore, to ensure coherence regarding end-of-life financial and operational obligations, also all coffee or tea system single-serve units necessary to contain coffee or tea should be treated as packaging. _________________ 41 Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives (OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3)should be treated as packaging.
Amendment 605 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point f
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point f
(f) permeable tea or coffee bagsingle serve units necessary to contain a tea or coffee product and intended to be used and disposed of together with the product;
Amendment 619 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point g
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point g
(g) coffee or tea systemprotective beverage single-serve unit necessary to contain a coffee or tea product and intended to be used and disposed of together with the product;
Amendment 791 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Amendment 1126 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 1143 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) 350 % for packaging other than those referred to in points (a), (b) and (c).
Amendment 1183 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 1245 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 6
Article 7 – paragraph 6
6. By 1 January 2030, the financial contributions paid by producers to comply with their extended producer responsibility obligations as laid down in Article 40 shall be modulated based on the percentage of recycled content used in the packaging.recycling efficiency class of the product
Amendment 1358 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. By [OP: please insert the date = 24 months from the entry into force of this Regulation], packaging referred to in Article 3(1), points (f) and (g), sticky labels attached to fruit and vegetables and very lightweight plastic carrier bags shall be compostable in industrially controlled conditions in bio-waste treatment facilities.
Amendment 1700 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Amendment 150 #
2022/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Given the special nature of SoHOs, resulting from their human origin, and the increasing demands for these substances for human application or for the manufacture of products regulated by other Union legislation, or as the starting and raw material thereof, it is necessary to ensure a high level of health protection for donors as well as for recipients. SoHOs should be obtained from individuals whose health status is such that no detrimental effects will ensue as a result of the donation. This Regulation should therefore include principles and technical rules to monitor and protect donors. As different types of donation imply different risks for donors, with varying levels of significance, the monitoring of donor health should be proportionate to those levels of risk. This is particularly important when donation involves some risk to the donor’s health due to a need for pre-treatment with medicinal products, a medical intervention to collect the substance or a need for donors to donate repeatedly. Donations of oocytes, bone marrow, peripheral blood stem cells and plasma should be considered to imply a significant risk.
Amendment 184 #
2022/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) As a matter of principle, programmes promoting the donation of SoHOs should be founded on the principle of voluntary and unpaid donation, altruism of the donor and solidarity between donor and recipient. Voluntary and unpaid SoHO donation is also a factor which can contribute to high safety standards for SoHOs and therefore to the protection of human health. It is also recognised, including by the Council of Europe Committee on Bioethics24, that while financial gain should be avoided, it may also be necessary to ensure that donors are not financially disadvantaged by their donation. Thus, compensation to remove any such risk is acceptable but should never constitute an incentive that would cause a donor to be dishonest when giving their medical or behavioural history or to donate more frequently than is allowed, posing risks to their own health and to that of prospective recipients. Such compensation should, therefore, be set by national authorities, at a level appropriate in their Member State to reach such objectives. _________________ 24 Council of Europe Committee on Bioethics (DH-BIO). Guide for the implementation of the principle of prohibition of financial gain with respect to the human body and its parts from living or deceased donors (March 2018). Available at https://rm.coe.int/guide-financial- gain/16807bfc9a.
Amendment 250 #
2022/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) It is necessary to promote information and awareness campaigns at national and Union level on the importance of SoHOs. The aim of these campaigns should be to help European citizens to decide whether to become donors during their lifetime and let their families or legal representatives know their wishes regarding donation after death. As there is a need to ensure the availability of SoHOs for medical treatments, Member States should promote the donation of SoHOs, including plasma, of high quality and safety, thereby also increasing self- sufficiency in the Union. Member States are also urged to take steps to encourage a strong public and non-profit sector involvement in the provision of SoHO services, in particular for critical SoHOs and the related research and development.
Amendment 751 #
2022/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 62 – paragraph 2
Article 62 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall make all reasonable efforts to promote public participation in SoHO donation activities, in particular for critical SoHOs, with a view to ensuring a resilient supply and responsive increases in donation rates when risks of shortage are detected. In so doing, they shall encourage the collection of SoHOs with a strong public and non- profit sector involvementthe involvement of all relevant stakeholders.
Amendment 21 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas Serbia has agreed to gradually adopt the European Union’s objectives and policies during the negotiation process;
Amendment 32 #
2021/2249(INI)
Ca. whereas the system of checks and balances is seen as the foundation of a functioning democracy, in which each branch of government respects constitutional restraints;
Amendment 33 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas Serbia’s progress and commitment in the negotiations on outstanding issues with Kosovo remains an important benchmark for future progress in European Union accession negotiations;
Amendment 34 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
Cc. whereas Serbia must respect the full integrity and sovereignty of all neighbouring countries and must refrain from influencing their internal political developments;
Amendment 72 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the increased voter turnout at the elections on 3 April 2022 and the return to a more pluralistic parliament; regrets the highly polarised political environment of the campaign, which was characterised by limited media pluralism and pressure on voters; condemns the violent attack on Pavle Grbović, one of the opposition leaders, and other incidents that undermine the integrity of the electoral process;
Amendment 125 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the adoption of the measures improving the electoral conditions and media space ahead of the April 2022 elections as a result of the Inter- Party Dialogue facilitated by the European Parliament; notes progress in their implementation and calls for further strengthening of media pluralism and equal access to the media space, including for persons belonging to national minorities;
Amendment 140 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Reiterates its call on Serbia and EU Member States to pursue more active and effective communication about the benefits of EU enlargement; emphasises that diminishing the European Union’s contribution to Serbia’s development undermines mutual trust and significantly affects the prospect of membership;
Amendment 162 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Urges the newly elected majority to focus on addressing structural shortcomings in the rule of law, fundamental rights, freedom of expression, the fight against corruption and the functioning of democratic institutions and public administration; reiterates that an independent media and information space is the cornerstone of healthy democratic debate;
Amendment 167 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on Serbia to fully implement the separation of powers in line with its Constitution and democratic standards; emphasises that establishing a system of checks and balances is a prerequisite for preventing an excessive concentration of political power;
Amendment 181 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Welcomes the fact that in Serbia’s newly constituted parliament, minority parties and coalitions will have a total of 13 members representing the Bosniac, Hungarian and Croat national communities; expresses concern that Albanians and Roma will not have their own representatives in parliament;
Amendment 213 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Deplores the fact that certain parts of the former Yugoslav historical archives are still inaccessible; calls on the Serbian authorities to ensure transparency and access to these archives to facilitate the reconciliation process with some of its neighbouring countries;
Amendment 221 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Regrets the limitations on the freedom and independence of the media and the misuse of the media to gain an unfair political advantage, attack political opponents and spread disinformation; reiterates that media ownership should be available to the public; calls for strengthening of independent media and media pluralism;
Amendment 222 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Regrets the limitations on the freedom and independence of the media and the misuse of the media to gain an unfair political advantage, attack political opponents and spread disinformation; emphasises the negative impact these limitations have on democracy and democratic processes in the country;
Amendment 258 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Serbian authorities to step up efforts to ensure the non- discriminatory treatment of national minorities and to actively pursue investigations and convictions for hate- motivated crimes; expresses its concern at the unwillingness of the Serbian authorities to consistently and fully implement the Framework Convention on National Minorities; urges the Serbian authorities, as a mark of respect for national minorities in Serbia, to commemorate with dignity the sacrifice of the Srem Croats expelled from their homes during conflicts;
Amendment 269 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Regrets the decision by the Assembly of the City of Subotica to introduce the Bunjevac language as one of the dialects of the Croatian language that is already in official use; takes the view that such a political decision is a precedent that seriously violates European and international standards for protecting the rights of national minorities;
Amendment 271 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Condemns the manipulation by fragmentation of minority groups, which calls into question Serbia’s conduct in fulfilling its obligations with regard to the rights of national minorities;
Amendment 283 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Notes the importance of cooperation with the EU in the fight against trafficking in human beings and illegal migration from the ‘Balkan route’;
Amendment 300 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Welcomes Serbia’s participation in regional cooperation mechanisms and commitment to bilateral relations and encourages it to promote reconciliation; commends its decision to donate vaccines to the region; emphasises Serbia’s obligation, on its journey to the EU, to cooperate in good faith with neighbouring countries to help search for and identify missing persons from the time of the aggression by Milosević’s Greater Serbian regime, including more than 1 800 people missing from Croatia;
Amendment 303 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Welcomes Serbia’s participation in regional cooperation mechanisms and commitment to bilateral relations and encourages it to promote reconciliation; commends its decision to donate vaccines to the region; recalls that refraining from war-time rhetoric and an aggressive foreign policy approach to neighbouring countries is a precondition for the normalisation of regional relations;
Amendment 304 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Expresses concern about the enactment of the Cultural Heritage Act, which, among other things, openly and unacceptably encroaches on Croatian cultural heritage; calls for full respect for intangible cultural heritage and the advancement of cultural cooperation;
Amendment 343 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Urges the Serbian authorities to act against the glorification of convicted war criminals and the practice of genocide denial, and to cease all divisive rhetoric and actions that undermine the integrity of countries in the neighbourhood and threaten regional stability and reconciliation; expresses concern at the growing presence of convicted war criminals in the media space, which is used to spread hatred and to play down crimes and intolerance towards national minorities in Serbia;
Amendment 344 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Urges the Serbian authorities to act against the glorification of convicted war criminals, and to cease all divisive rhetoric andthat includes, among other things, genocide denial, advocating the ‘Serbian world’ nationalist concept, and all other actions that undermine the integrity of countries in the neighbourhood and threaten regional stability and reconciliation;
Amendment 348 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Calls on Serbia to provide a credible track record in prosecuting perpetrators of war crimes, recovering stolen cultural treasures and identifying missing persons and mass graves;
Amendment 388 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Reiterates its concern about Serbia’s growing dependence on Chinese investments and urges the Serbian authorities to improve the transparency and environmental impact assessment of Chineseforeign investments;
Amendment 74 #
2021/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates its call on the Council to proceed urgently with the adoption of a visa-free regime for the citizens of Kosovo; stresses the potential that visa liberalisation could have in bringing Kosovo closer to the EU by facilitating travel, cultural and educational exchanges, as well as business;
Amendment 89 #
2021/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Recognises that Kosovo is fully committed to achieving progress in the negotiations with Serbia to resolve outstanding issues in a mutually beneficial manner;
Amendment 119 #
2021/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Is concerned that the judiciary continues to be inefficient and vulnerable to political interference; stresses the importance of improving the accountability and transparency of Kosovo’s judicial system; welcomes, in this respect, the proposals for the reform of the prosecutorial system and underlines that the opinion of the Venice Commission should be fully taken into account in their implementation;
Amendment 154 #
2021/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes that Kosovo’s legal and institutional framework broadly guarantees the protection of human, minority and fundamental rights; expresses concern about the underrepresentation of women and minority groups in political campaigns, state positions and public administration;
Amendment 264 #
2021/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Underlines that the implementation of both fundamental and structural reforms remains essential for economic recovery and development; calls for further support for SMEs in order to develop a stronger and more resilient economy; encourages the government to increase its efforts to mitigate the socio-economic effects of a high level of emigration;
Amendment 1 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
— having regard to the first meeting of the EU-BiH Stabilization and Association Parliamentary Committee (SAPC) held on 5-6 November 2015, the third meeting of the EU-BiH Stabilization and Association Council held on 13 July 2018 and the fourth meeting of the EU- BiH Stabilization and Association Committee held on 7 November 2019,
Amendment 7 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
— having regard to the Joint Statement of 21 December 2020 by High Representative Josep Borrell and Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi on the holding of local elections in Mostar,
Amendment 8 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
— having regard to the Strategic Compass for Security and Defence approved by the Council on 21 March 2022,
Amendment 11 #
2021/2245(INI)
— having regard to the Council conclusions of 24 and 25 March 2022 on the prolonged political crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the need for leaders in the country to demonstrate a strong commitment to finalise swiftly the constitutional and electoral reform,
Amendment 14 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
Citation 15 a (new)
— having regard to the EU-Western Balkans summit, held in Zagreb on 6 May 2020, and its declaration,
Amendment 18 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 a (new)
Citation 24 a (new)
— having regard to the Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context, adopted on 25 February 1991,
Amendment 19 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 b (new)
Citation 24 b (new)
Amendment 20 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 c (new)
Citation 24 c (new)
— having regard to the "Mostar Agreement" ensuring the holding of elections in Mostar, that included changes to the BiH election law in the part of election rules for the City of Mostar, signed between leaders of majority parties in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina on 17 June 2020,
Amendment 21 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 d (new)
Citation 24 d (new)
— having regard the Exit Strategy of the International Crisis Group (ICG) from Bosnia and Herzegovina of 7 August 2014,
Amendment 37 #
2021/2245(INI)
C a. whereas the credibility of the enlargement process is based on unequivocal results in key areas of rule of law and judicial reform, the fight against corruption and organized crime, security, fundamental rights, democratic institutions, public administration reform, as well as economic development and competitiveness;
Amendment 40 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the Office of the High Representative (OHR) and EUFOR Althea are integral in preserving peace in accordance with their mandates based in political neutrality and full respect for the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina;
Amendment 45 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas all BiHconstituent peoples and all citizens of BiH should enjoy equal individual and collective rights and obligations throughout BiH territory, also according to the Annex 4 of The General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Dayton-Paris Peace Agreement); whereas the country has committed to international and domestic obligations to end systematic ethnicity and residence-based discrimination and ensure citizens’ equalitydiscrimination and ensure equal rights and representation of the constituent peoples and all of its citizens before the law;
Amendment 57 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas glorification of convicted war criminals, ethnic or religious segregation and discrimination go against the very essence of the European project; whereas there is an urgent need to effectively outlaw denial of the Holocaust, genocide, war crimes, political persecutions and crimes against humanity regardless of the perpetrator;
Amendment 61 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
F a. whereas the Council expressed in the Strategic Compass for Security and Defence its strong support for the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, based on the principles of equality and non- discrimination of all citizens and constituent peoples as enshrined in the Bosnia and Herzegovina constitution, as well as the reform process on its European path;
Amendment 66 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underscores that the pace of EU accession is determined by the due functioning of democratic institutions, grounded in the rule of law, good governance and fundamental rights and full implementation of Dayton Peace Agreement;
Amendment 69 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Urges BiH and its political leaders to advance on the 14 key priorities by restoring the independence of the judiciary, strengthening the rule of law, intensifying the fight against corruption and organised crime, securing media freedom and an enabling environment for civil society, and protecting vulnerable groups; welcomes the progress achieved by the agreement on the rules of procedure for the EU-BiH Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee and elections in Mostar held on 20 December 2020;
Amendment 75 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates its clear support for BiH’s democratic transformation through European integration, based on sovereignty, federalism, constitutionality and territorial integrity, grounded in the principles of equality and non- discrimination of all citizens and constituent peoples as enshrined in the constitution;
Amendment 77 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates its clear support for BiH’s democratic transformation through European integration, based on sovereignty and territorial integrity, grounded in the principles of equality and non- discrimination of all citizens and constituent peoples, including political representation, as enshrined in the constitution;
Amendment 80 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that enforcement of the Dayton Peace Agreement includes the obligation to adhere to the constitutional architecture of Bosnia and Herzegovina with respect for rights of all constituent peoples and citizens and obligation to implement OHR decisions;
Amendment 81 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that enforcement of the Dayton Peace Agreement includes the obligation to implement OHR decisions; recalls that the European Parliament strongly advocates the position of individual approach, full fulfilment of the set criteria and consistent and credible conditionality;
Amendment 89 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets the impasse in negotiations on electoral law reform in BiH, that should allow the Croats to elect the Croation representative in the Presidency, and the lack of political will to overcome it; calls on all actors to promptly reach a balanced agreement, to fulfil the constitutional duty of democratic governance and to ensure the transparency and integrity of the electoral process;
Amendment 90 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets the impasse in negotiations on electoral law reform in BiH and the lack of political will to overcome it; calls on all actors to promptly reach a balanced agreement, to fulfil the constitutional duty of democratic governancefter several attempts and facilitating interventions from the European Union and United States and the lack of political will to overcome it; calls on all actors to promptly reach a compromise with a balanced agreement to avoid electoral engineering, to implement the decisions of the European Court of Human rights and the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina in order to fulfil the constitutional duty of democratic governance based on legitimate representation of all constituent peoples and citizens and undisputed electoral legitimacy for all legislative and executive bodies regardless of their specific features defined by the Constitution, and to ensure the transparency, legitimacy and integrity of the electoral process; before the next general elections; urges the European Union, United States and the international community to intensify their efforts in facilitation of a political agreement;
Amendment 91 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets the impasse in negotiations on electoral law reform in BiH and the lack of political will to overcome it; calls on all actors to promptly reach a balanced agreement, to fulfil the constitutional duty of democratic governance and to ensure the transparency and integrity of the electoral process; stresses that the reform of the electoral law, which will guarantee the representation of the three constituent peoples, is a step towards establishing a functioning society and institutions;
Amendment 99 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Regrets the non-implementation of the binding Constitutional Court decision in the case Ljubić, that has resulted in the denial of the right of Croats to elect their own legitimate political representatives in the 2018 general elections, especially regarding the election of Croatian members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina; calls on all stakeholders to reach an agreement on the reform of the Election Law to assure that in the 2022 general elections all constituent peoples and citizens have the right to elect their own legitimate political representatives;
Amendment 100 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Deeply regrets that BiH still remains in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights by not implementing the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in Sejdić-Finci, Zornić, Pilav and Šlaku cases; deeply regrets that BiH still has not implemented the ruling of Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the case Ljubić;
Amendment 103 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Strongly denounces the disregard for international and national court decisions, norms and obligations, all hate rhetoric and disruptive action, including withdrawal from institutions, by the leadership of Bosniak and Serb parties in the House of Peoples of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and particularly by the leadership of the Republika Srpska entity, which destabilises the country, undermines its statehood in violation of the Dayton Peace Agreement and systematically hampers decisions on key laws and reforms; rejects all attempts to form parallel parastatal institutions, which undermine state institutions, legal order, judicial independence and sovereignty; calls for a full, non-selective and unconditional return to all state institutions, which should function in full accordance with the Constitution and with full electoral legitimacy and procedural legality, including the Central Electoral Commission;
Amendment 106 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Strongly denounces the disregard for international and national norms and obligations, all hate rhetoric and disruptive action, including withdrawal from institutions, particularly by the leadership of the Republika Srpska entity, which destabilises the country, undermines its statehood in violation of the Dayton Peace Agreement and systematically hampers decisions on key laws and reforms; rejects all attempts to form parallel parastatal institutions, which undermine state institutions, legal order, judicial independence and sovereignty; calls for a full, non-selective and unconditional return to all state institutions; also denounces the unitarian concept of the state promoted by the Bosniak leadership which is not in accordance with the fact that Bosnia and Herzegovina is composed of three equal constituent peoples and others and with the constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the European legal acquis;
Amendment 121 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for the EU and the international community to use all available tools, including targeted sanctions, against destabilising actors in the country, including those hindering collective and individual political rights as per the Constitution;
Amendment 123 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Warns that the international community should also contribute to finding a comprehensive solution to the current complex situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, through strong cooperation with national authorities;
Amendment 129 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines that the EU future of BiH depends on sustainable peace and genuine reconciliation, and the political representation of the three constituent peoples, warranting its democratic, inclusive and multi-ethnic character; urges BiH to expedite effective and impartial prosecution of war crimes under the revised national war crimes processing strategy; calls on all regional political leaders to set up the relevant commission (RECOM);
Amendment 130 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines that the EU future of BiH depends on sustainable peace and genuine reconciliation, warranting its democratic, inclusive, multi-national and multi-ethnic character according to the Dayton Peace Agreement; urges BiH to expedite effective and impartial prosecution of war crimes regardless of the perpetrator, under the revised national war crimes processing strategy; calls on all regional political leaders to set up the relevant commission (RECOM);
Amendment 148 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Notes that genuine reconciliation, cooperation and peaceful coexistence is possible only by mutual recognition and respect of the rights and needs of the all constituent peoples and citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, including the right of legitimate representation in all levels of government; notes that the principles of federalism would suit the functioning of this state as it would establish equality in all spheres between the constituent communities and citizens;
Amendment 154 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Urges BiH’s political actors to make progress on judicial, electoral, administrative and economic reforms that are needed to bring the country closer to the EU; denounces all attempts to stall these reforms, thus endangering access to EU funding under IPA III, which must be based on strict conditionality and depends on the cooperation of different authorities;
Amendment 157 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Deplores the damage and loss of live caused by a strong earthquake that hit Bosnia and Herzegovina near Stolac on 22 April 2022; calls on the European Union and all its Member States to show solidarity and provide appropriate financial and material assistance to the country through all possible mechanisms, including the distribution of funds from the IPA III pre-accession fund;
Amendment 163 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses the importance of holding elections this year as planned; calls for the necessary implementation of electoral reform in the run-up to the elections, in order to protect the guaranteed rights of the constituent peoples, enshrined in the Dayton Peace Agreement;
Amendment 164 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses the importance of holding elections this year as plannedgeneral elections this year as planned, based on fulfilment of necessary formal and legal preconditions in order to ensure unequivocal integrity and legitimacy of the election and election process in line with the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina and rulings of domestic and international courts;
Amendment 176 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Supports transparent and inclusive limited constitutional and electoral reforms to ensure equality and non-discrimination of all constituent peoples and citizens, enhance accountability and transform BiH into a fully functional and inclusive pluralistic state by immediately implementing rulings,elevant rulings of domestic and international courts, and opinions and recommendations of competent courts and international bodies; supports transatlantic and European facilitation efforts to this end and condemns all obstructions and inactivity of political actors in that regard;
Amendment 177 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Supports transparent and inclusive constitutional and electoral reforms to ensure equality and non-discrimination of all citizens, enhance and constituent peoples; insists on the implementation of the decision of the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina on finding mechanisms so that none of the constituent peoples can elect political representatives of other constituent peoples, especially in the House of Peoples; supports enhancing accountability and transforming BiH into a fully functional and inclusive state by immediately implementing rulings, opinions and recommendations of competent courts and international bodies; supports transatlantic facilitation efforts to this end;
Amendment 182 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Notes that for the last twenty years, the reserved seats for minorities in democratic institutions have not been properly filled with representatives of these minorities; calls on political actors in Bosnia and Herzegovina to follow the example of the ruling of Supreme Court of Kosovo that acknowledged the decision of Election Complaints and Appeals Panel (ECAP) to annul the election of representative of Roma, Ashkali, and Egyptian communities as she was elected illegitimately in breach of the principle of legitimate representation;
Amendment 183 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for the implementation of consistent country-wide merit-based civil service standards, enabling a streamlined, depoliticised and accountable public administration; calls for equal representation of all constituent peoples and citizens in the public service, companies and media outlets;
Amendment 190 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines the need to enhance internal and regional economic harmonisation and connectivity; calls for country-wide sector strategies, improvements to strategic planning, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, and the creation of control and audit structures; welcomes the European investments in road and rail infrastructure in Bosnia and Herzegovina, namely the development of Corridor Vc linking Central Europe to port of Ploče on the Adriatic coast;
Amendment 194 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Welcomes the efforts of the EU and its Member States, as well as neighbouring countries in the region, in assisting the country in vaccination campaigns and mitigating the consequences of the COVID pandemic;
Amendment 203 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Recalls the need for improved laws on gas and electricity, renewables, energy efficiency and climate, and to step up environmental and nature protectionnotes that progress in the areas of environmental and climate protection as well as alignment with EU standards has remained low; therefore urges BiH’s authorities to ensure greater alignment with EU standards and policy objectives on climate protection and energy;
Amendment 210 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Calls on the BiH authorities to reduce transboundary air pollution, especially in case of Bosanski Brod oil refinery that affects the quality of life and health of people living in Slavonski Brod in Republic of Croatia; reminds that Bosnia and Herzegovina is a signatory party of the Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context (Espoo, 1991) and is bound by its obligations;
Amendment 224 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for urgent action to tackle widespread selective justice, state capture, nepotism, cronyism, high-level corruption and criminal infiltration; reiterates the urgent need for judicial reform across BiH to improve the professionalism and integrity of the judiciary and for administrative reform to eradicate corruption;
Amendment 225 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Calls for the implementation of rulings of the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina, reminding that the rule of law is integral to the country's progress in Euro-Atlantic integration;
Amendment 238 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Deplores the continuing failure to safeguard media freedom and pluralism; insists on eliminating political interference and protecting journalists from intimidation with systematic judicial follow-up; expresses its concern over the lack of a variety of traditional media channels, including television broadcasting; draws attention to the inadmissible practices of reducing the presence of certain constituent peoples in those same media and to the problem of biased and negatively toned reporting;
Amendment 246 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Reiterates the need for equal representation of all constituent peoples in public media outlets and calls for media pluralism to be ensured in media programmes as well as content in the languages of all constituent peoples; stresses the need to ensure public broadcasting outlets in official languages which would protect cultural diversity of all constituent peoples;
Amendment 249 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Deplores threats from the authorities against civil society; condemns growing restrictions on freedom of expression in the Republika Srpska entity; also points out the lack of freedom of press and political influence on media in the entity of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina;
Amendment 259 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Commission to refocus IPA III support to in-country democratic forces, institutions and procedures and to enable local and regional administrations to a better absorption of funds; calls to eliminate the lack of equal distribution of IPA III funds at local and regional level in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina;
Amendment 294 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Reiterates its call to urgently end segregation and discrimination inaddress the different rulings regarding the individual cases of ‘two schools under one roof’ that allow the right to education, including by implementing court rulings to end the discriminatory illegal practice of ‘two schools under one roof’ the official language of one's choice, as introduced by the OSCE; stresses that all citizens have the right of access to education in all official languages, as guaranteed by the UNESCO conventions;
Amendment 299 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. Notes that the adoption of programmes and curriculum should take in account the cultural and language diversity while respecting the constitutional architecture and competences; calls on the improved coordination and standardisation of educational curricula between the different cantons in the Federation, that have the constitutional competence over education;
Amendment 310 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Deplores the failure of authorities to address the severe migration-related humanitarian crisis; recalls the need for solidarity-based solutions on migration and asylum, asylum and border management in coordination and cooperation with affected Member States on the European external border, ensuring adequate humanitarian assistance and appropriate reception capacities across the country; welcomes the opening of the EU-funded centre in Lipa;
Amendment 313 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Amendment 319 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Urges BiH to reverse the trend of regression on alignment with the EU’s common foreign and security policy, particularly with regard to implementing sanctions against Russia and Belarus following the invasion of Ukraine; calls on BiH to strengthen good neighbourly relations and to work on resolving ongoing bilateral issues;
Amendment 327 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls for the EU to take concrete steps to integrate the Western Balkans and BiH within a broader strategic and security context, also in view of the Russian aggression against Ukraine, and its attempts to disrupt the European path of the Western Balkans, by means of disinformation and malign interference destabilising the country and region;
Amendment 336 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Welcomes EU-funded efforts tothe mobilization of European Peace Facility funds worth €10 million that will finance 150 metal detectors and 68 special vehicles in order to build capacities, boost demining and the disposal of weapons, ammunition and explosives;
Amendment 341 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29 a. Welcomes the continued presence of EUFOR’s Operation Althea in the country and the extension of its mandate by the United Nations Security Council on 3 November 2021;
Amendment 343 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Welcomes the recent reinforcementserve activation of additional 500 soldiers of EUFOR Althea and the support under the European Peace Facility to strengthen the armed forces of BiH; reminds that the mission still plays an important role in safeguarding the security and stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina;
Amendment 345 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Welcomes the recent reinforcement of EUFOR Althea and the support under the European Peace Facility to strengthen the armed forces of BiH; recognizes the added value that BiH's membership in NATO would have for democratic and institutional progress, as well as peacekeeping;
Amendment 346 #
2021/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30 a. Notes that the mandate of EUFOR Althea expires in November 2022; calls on the EU and its Members States to facilitate the extension of the mandate of the mission and to develop a contingency plan in case of non-extension, as the denial of its renewal risks to be detrimental to the peace and security environment in Bosnia and Herzegovina and would lead to further destabilization;
Amendment 1706 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 18/23
Annex 1 – part 18/23
Add the following to the extended core network: - Zagreb (HR) - Maribor (SI) - Graz (AT) railfreight / passenger (conventional/new construction
Amendment 1707 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 - Part 18/23 and Part 19/23
Annex 1 - Part 18/23 and Part 19/23
Add the following to the extended core network: - Zagreb (HR) - Maribor (SI) - Graz (AT) rail freight/passenger line (conventional/new construction)
Amendment 1708 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 18/23
Annex 1 – part 18/23
Add the following to the comprehensive network: - Pula - Buzet (HR) - Divača (SI) - Trieste (IT) rail freight/passenger line Lupoglav – Buzet - state border (SI) - Prešnica (SI)
Amendment 1709 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 18/23
Annex 1 – part 18/23
Add the following to the comprehensive network: - Čakovec - Varaždin - Lepoglava - Zabok Zagreb rail freight/passenger line
Amendment 1722 #
2021/0420(COD)
Add the following to the extended core network: Postojna (SI) - Rijeka - Žuta Lokva road (HR) Add the following to the core network: Zagreb (HR) - Maribor (SI) - Graz (AT) road
Amendment 1723 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 19/23
Annex 1 – part 19/23
Add the following to the comprehensive network: Rijeka - Divača (SI) - Trieste (IT) road connection Kanfanar – Umag – State border - (SI) road connection
Amendment 1758 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 - table - section HR
Annex 2 - table - section HR
Node name: Ploče Maritime port: Comprehensivre
Amendment 1759 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 - table - section HR
Annex 2 - table - section HR
Node name: Ploče Maritime port: Comprehensivre
Amendment 1801 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 3 - part 7/14 and part 8/14
Annex 3 - part 7/14 and part 8/14
Add the following to the corridor Baltic Sea - Adriatic Sea: - Rijeka - Zagreb motorway - port of Rijeka (“core”) -Rijeka - Zagreb rail freight/passenger line
Amendment 1811 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 3 - part 10/14
Annex 3 - part 10/14
Amendment 1814 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 3 - part 12/14
Annex 3 - part 12/14
Add the following to the corridor Western Balkans : - Port of Ploče The above port shall be included in the core network as specified in Annex 1.
Amendment 10 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises the need to increase funding for Western Balkan countries and the countries of the Eastern and Southern Neighbourhood to support reforms and recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, but also to support areas such as media freedom, the fight against corruption and organised crime, human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities and vulnerable groups, and reforms of the political, legal and economic systems;
Amendment 23 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes stronger conditionality related to democracy, human rights and rule of law under the modernised IPA III; calls on dedicated budget lines for Turkey and the Western Balkan countries under IPA III, which should support Turkish civil society and areas such as media freedom, the fight against corruption and organised crime, human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities and vulnerable groups, and reforms of the political, legal and economic systems in the Western Balkan countries;
Amendment 1399 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 2
The measures applicable to CBAM sectors shall be kept under review in light of the application of Regulation xxx [reference to CBAM]. Before the end of the transitional period of CBAM, the Commission shall assess the potential of CBAM for other sectors under the scope of EU ETS and shall propose, if necessary, additional measures to adjust the CBAM scope.;
Amendment 56 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) Aviation activities have an impact on the global climate through the release of carbon dioxide (CO2) and non-CO2 emissions such as oxides of nitrogen (NOx), water vapour, oxidised sulphur species and soot particles as detailed by the Commission in its report entitled “Updated analysis of the non-CO2 climate impacts of aviation and potential policy measures pursuant to EU Emissions Trading System Directive Article 30(4)’’ .
Amendment 106 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) In order to be aligned with the level of ambition of the European Green Deal and in the context of safeguarding the European carbon markets from disorderly trading or abusive behaviour, specific measures should be foreseen to prevent financial speculation in European carbon markets.
Amendment 107 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13 b (new)
Recital 13 b (new)
(13b) The EU ETS Directive should contribute to incentivizing the decarbonisation in air transport. The transition from fossil fuels to an increasing percentage of uplifting of sustainable aviation fuels, especially synthetic aviation fuels, would play a role in achieving such decarbonisation. Therefore, a total of 20 million allowances should be reserved and allocated for free until 2030 for the uptake of sustainable aviation fuels, of which [XX%] are reserved for the uptake of synthetic fuels. Those 20 million allowances should be effectively earmarked to incentivize early movers and should come from the pool of total allowances available and should be used only for flights covered by the EU ETS and in a non-discriminatory manner. The Commission should provide proper accounting for the CO2 emissions from fossil fuels, and should rate synthetic aviation fuels as producing zero emissions for the aircraft operators using them.
Amendment 131 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) To ensure that CORSIA leads to a single global offsetting scheme for tackling carbon emissions from aviation by the second and mandatory phase of the ICAO scheme in 2027, the Union has consistently argued in support of robust implementing rules and governance and adequate participation in CORSIA’s voluntary and mandatory phases. In the event that CORSIA proves to be insufficient as a measure to achieve the Union’s climate objectives and commitments under the Paris Agreement, other carbon mitigation options should be put in place.
Amendment 141 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22 b (new)
Recital 22 b (new)
(22b) By 31 December of the year following the entry into force of this Directive, the Commission should assess Union’s competitiveness, changes in prices of allowances, developments in the labour market, flight fares rates and ability of the aviation sector to pass on the cost of required emission units, household purchasing power, the magnitude of carbon leakage, the loss for European tourism destinations, the condition of European tourism sector and the reduction of connectivity on less- connected EU regions, among others by means of a comprehensive impact assessment of the Fit for 55 package.1a Following its result, the Commission should determine whether it is justified to revise this Directive, and, where appropriate, it should submit a legislative proposal for that purpose in order to reach global greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the most cost effective way and preserve a level-playing field. __________________ 1aCommunication from the Commission (COM/2021/550), 14 July 2021
Amendment 160 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26 a (new)
Recital 26 a (new)
(26a) A significant part of the Innovation Fund should support innovation in the aviation sector, in particular projects related to the development and implementation of new technologies and designs aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the aviation sector, for example in the areas of clean and sustainable aviation fuels, operational, aeronautics, airframe, and engine innovation, and concerning airport infrastructure and electric aircraft, including through innovation prizes.
Amendment 168 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 27 a (new)
Recital 27 a (new)
(27a) The Commission should consider possible amendments to Directive 2003/87/EC with regards to regulatory simplification. The Commission and Member State authorities should continuously adapt to best practice administrative procedures and take all measures to simplify the implementation of Directive 2003/87/EC, keeping administrative burdens to a minimum.
Amendment 177 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3 c – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 3 c – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. 20 million of the total quantity of allowances referred to in paragraph 5 for the period from [the date of entry into force of this Directive] until 1st of January 2030 shall be reserved to be allocated for free in respect of aircraft operators that uplift sustainable aviation fuels. XX % of those allowances shall be allocated specifically for the uplifting of synthetic aviation fuels, including hydrogen.
Amendment 180 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3 c – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 3 c – paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. As from [the date of entry into force of this Directive], the 20 million allowances referred to in paragraph 5a shall be allocated free of charge for the uplifting of sustainable aviation fuels on a non-discriminatory basis. Each aircraft operator may apply for an allocation of the allowances that are to be allocated free of charge for flights covered by the EU ETS until 1st of January 2030 based on the uplifting of the fuels referred to in paragraph 5a from [the date of entry into force of this Directive]. The quantity of allowances shall be proportionate to the total greenhouse gas emissions saved according to the treatment of those fuels under Directive (EU) 2018/2001 and the implementing acts referred to in Article 14(1) of this Directive. The Commission shall ensure that CO2 from fossil fuel is properly accounted for under the EU ETS. Where this is the case, synthetic aviation fuels shall be rated with zero emissions for the aircraft operators using them. The Commission shall publish details of the cost difference between kerosene and sustainable aviation fuels on a yearly basis. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 to supplement this Directive concerning the detailed arrangements for the allocation of aviation allowances for free for uplifting of sustainable aviation fuels by covering the price difference per tonne of CO2 saved from using those fuels instead of kerosene.
Amendment 210 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3 d – paragraph 1 c
Article 3 d – paragraph 1 c
1c. As from 1 January 2027, 6,all of the quantity of allowances in respect of which free allocation would have taken place in that year shall be auctioned. ’,, except for the quantity of allowances referred to in Article 3c(5a).
Amendment 255 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 10 a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 294 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
(6a) Article 14(1), the first subparagraph is replaced by the following : "The Commission shall adopt implementing acts concerning the detailed arrangements for the monitoring and reporting of emissions and, where relevant, activity data, from the activities listed in Annex I, for the monitoring and reporting of tonne- kilometre data for the purpose of an application under Article 3e or 3f, which shall be based on the principles for monitoring and reporting set out in Annex IV and the requirements set out in paragraph 2 of this Article. Those implementing acts shall also specify the global warming potential of each greenhouse gas and non-CO2 effects in the requirements for monitoring and, reporting emissions for that gas. (((https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02003L0087-and verification of the emissions for that gas. Based on the monitoring and reporting of all emissions, the Commission shall present concrete actions to mitigate the non-CO2 emissions by 2028. Or. en 20210101&qid=1641400487702)))
Amendment 299 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Article – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 21 – title
Article 21 – title
(7a) In Article 21, the title is replaced by the following: ‘Reporting by Member States and the Commission’
Amendment 300 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article – paragraph 1 – point 7 b (new)
Article – paragraph 1 – point 7 b (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 21 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 4 a (new)
(7b) In Article 21, the following paragraph is added: ‘4a. The Commission shall monitor and evaluate the implementation of this Directive, possible trends and adverse impacts as regards, inter alia, the Union’s competitiveness and companies seeking to avoid being bound by the requirements of this Directive through annual reports analysing market distortions, scale of carbon and business leakage and deterioration of level playing field. If appropriate, the Commission shall propose measures to prevent possible adverse impacts. By 31 December of the year following the entry into force of this Directive, the Commission shall assess Union’s competitiveness, changes in prices of allowances, developments in the labour market, transport freight rates, household purchasing power and the magnitude of carbon and business leakage per economic sector among others by means of a comprehensive impact assessment of the Fit for 55 package.1a Following its result, the Commission shall determine whether it is justified to revise this Directive, and, where appropriate, it shall submit a legislative proposal for that purpose in order to reach global greenhouse gas emissions reduction and preserve a level- playing field.’; __________________ 1aCommunication from the Commission (COM/2021/550), 14 July 2021.
Amendment 301 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive Article1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new) Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 21 a (new)
Article 21 a (new)
(7a) The following article is inserted: ‘Article 21a The Commission shall consider possible amendments to this Directive with regards to regulatory simplification. The Commission and the competent authorities shall continuously adapt to best practice administrative procedures and take all measures to simplify the enforcement of this Directive, keeping administrative burdens to a minimum. The Commission shall present, by [1 year before the entry into force of this Directive], and in line with its communication on the application of the “one in, one out” prinicple1,proposals offsetting the regulatory burdens introduced by this Directive, through the revision or abolishment of provisions in other EU legislative acts that generate compliance costs in the affected sectors.’;
Amendment 326 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 29
Article 29
(9a) Article 29 is replaced by the following: "Article 29 Report to ensure the better functioning of the carbon market If, on the basis of the regular reports on the carbon market referred to in Article10 (5), the Commission has evidence that the carbon market is not functioning properly, it shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council. The report may be accompanied, if appropriate, by proposals aiming at increasing transparency of the carbon market and addressing measures to improve its functioning. If disorderly trading or abusive behaviour is identified in the market, the Commission shall include in those proposals specific measures to prevent financial speculation in European carbon markets and provide for their protection." Or. en ((https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02003L0087- 20210101&qid=1641400487702))
Amendment 5 #
2021/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the fact that the Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy 2021 confirms the refocusing of the European Semester (Semester) process to place sustainenvironmental sustainability, productivity, fairness, macroeconomic stability, health and the wellbeing of citizens at the centre of economic and social policies;
Amendment 13 #
2021/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses thatWelcomes the alignment of the Semester process with the EU’s long-term climate and environmental objectives must be accelerated, as perin line with the Commission’s engagements under the Green Deal; underlines that the coordination of the Member States’ macroeconomic policies is, among others, an essential tool to achieve the Green Deal as the Union's new growth strategy and engine of the economic strategy of the Union;
Amendment 17 #
2021/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Underlines that sustainable fiscal policy is crucial for a sustainable financing model for the European Green Deal;
Amendment 25 #
2021/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to extendStresses the need for the cEurrentopean Semester approach by developing a new climate indicator, without watering down the Semester process, to assess the discrepancy between the structureto provide Member States with recommendations about the trajectory towards the objectives of the European Green Deal; calls, however, ofn the Member States’ budgets and a Paris-aligned scenario for each of their national budgets; further stresses that this would enable the extended Semester to provide recommendations on reducing climate debtCommission not to water down the current economic governance Semester process; believes that the European Semester should be progressively updated in this regard;
Amendment 30 #
2021/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that the pandemic has hit all Member States, while the scale of the impact, specific exposures and the pace and strength of the recovery will vary; the European Semester process should take into account the specificities of the situations in which Member States found themselves during the pandemic; recognizes the significant impact of the pandemic on the socio-economic and public health objectives set out in the Treaties and the European Pillar of Social Rights; calls for the Semester to also focus on social fairness and support for those most severely affected by the health crisis; notes that prioritization of green and digital transitions and macroeconomic sustainability should also address social aspects whose progress has been slowed during the pandemic;
Amendment 33 #
2021/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Reiterates that at Union level, the European Semester of economic policy coordination (‘European Semester’), including the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights, is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation;
Amendment 35 #
2021/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for the Semester to be adapted, taking into account the COVID- 19 pandemic, and to be aligned with the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the key EU instrument for recoveryWelcomes that the European Semester and the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the key EU instrument for recovery, will be closely aligned; welcomes that the assessment of the recovery and resilience plans will be made against the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for strengthening the resilience of healthcare and health systems and achieving the climate and environment objectives of the Union, notably the transition towards achieving the Union’s updated 2030 climate targets and complying with the objective of Union climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest in accordance with [Regulation 2020/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 ("European Climate Law")]; stresses that the EU’s recovery provides a unique opportunity to build back a stronger EU by providing guidance to Member States on where reforms and investments are most needed in order to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable, resilient and inclusive EU, leaving no one behind;
Amendment 43 #
2021/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Welcomes the creation of the strong link with the Recovery and Resilience Facility which will further strengthen the process of the EU recovery,
Amendment 49 #
2021/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Supports the Commission’s guidance to Member States to include in their Recovery Plans investments and reforms in flagship areas that effectively contribute to strengthening the resilience of healthcare and health systems in preparation for future pandemics and investments and reforms in flagship areas that are in line with the EU’s objective of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest – such as renewable energy, renovation, sustainable mobility, the circular economy and biodiversity – while strengthening competitiveness, innovation and productivity given their potential to create sustainable jobs and growth.;
Amendment 57 #
2021/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the importance of the Green Deal within the European Semester and the new Growth Strategy; underlines the fact that new technologies and new production and consumption models based on technological and social innovation are crucial in reaching the goals from the Green Deal and achieving climate neutrality of the EU economy by 2050; emphasizes the New Industrial Strategy for Europe as an important tool for creating the framework and environment for enabling such innovations and an important factor in the EU's recovery and strengthening the Union's independence in the context of production of medicines and medical supplies;
Amendment 62 #
2021/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Welcomes the fact that Member States shall make their Recovery and Resilience Plans consistent with their National Reform and Investment Programs designed in line with EU policy objectives, focusing on green and digital transition;
Amendment 67 #
2021/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Underlines that the Recovery and Resilience Facility is a crucial economic response to the COVID-19 crisis, while also providing an opportunity to accelerate the green transition and based on the EU's goal of achieving competitiveness and cohesion through a new growth strategy, that is the European Green Deal;
Amendment 72 #
2021/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5d. Recalls that the Recovery and Resilience Facility does not deviate from the pre-pandemic objectives, but seeks to address rapidly the challenges and problems that existed before the COVID- 19 pandemic and to avoid that new obstacles caused by the COVID-19 crisis endanger the progress;
Amendment 76 #
2021/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 e (new)
Paragraph 5 e (new)
5e. Reiterates the interinstitutional agreement to allocate 30% of the EU's Multiannual Financial Framework and the Next Generation EU Instrument to achieve climate goals;
Amendment 602 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the announcement of an impact-assessed proposal for a legislative framework for sustainable food systems; invites the Commission to use this proposal to set out a holistic common food policy aimed at reducing the environmental and climate footprint of the EU food system in order to make Europe the first climate- neutral continent by 2050 and strengthen its resilience to ensure safe and affordable food security in the face of climate change and biodiversity loss, leading a global transition towards sustainability from farm to fork, based on the principle of a multifunctional agricultural sector while ensuring consistency between policies by taking into account the existing legislation in order to enable all actors in the European food system to develop long- term plans based on realistic and transparent objectives which will be achieved through a balanced, science- based approach; suggests that the respective base lines and progress achieved in each Member State be taken into account, while promoting the exchange of know-how and best practices between Member States; stresses the need to include the entire food and beverage chains including processing, marketing, distribution and retail;
Amendment 747 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the decision to revise the directive on the sustainable use of pesticides and the reduction targets for pesticides, fertilisers, and antibiotics, underlines that the targets should be based on the impact assessment results; emphasises the importance of pursuing these targets through holistic and circular approaches, such as agroecological practices; insishaving in mind the different starting points of the Members States and the results of the impact assessment, highlights that each Member State should establish robustachievable quantitative reduction targets, accompanied by well- defined support measures ensuring accountability at all levels to help reach these targets; reiterates its call for the translation into legislation of the above targets and objectives and calls on the Commission to clarify how it will deal with individual Member States’ contributions to Union-wide targets and to clarify the baselines for these targets;
Amendment 937 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises the importance of recognising the significant impact of agriculture and especially animal production on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and land use; stresses the need to enhance natural carbon sinks and reduce agricultural emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide, in particular in the feed and livestock sectors; calls for regulatory measures and targets to ensure progressive reductions in all GHG emissions in these sectors; reminds on the contribution that agriculture sector already gave, and continues giving to the GHG emission reduction, within the scope of the CAP;
Amendment 97 #
2020/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) initiate a broad and inclusive debate among Member States in line with the EU’s commitment to actively support a comprehensive reform of the UN system in order to strengthen its legitimacy, its regional representation, and its transparency, accountability and effectiveness in responding to the complex, multi-faceted challenges of today;
Amendment 100 #
2020/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) present a European vision of a long-standing demand that the UN should streamline its structures, budget and working methods, addressing also topics such as the reform of the Security Council to wind up the debate on the comprehensive reform that would tackle key issues in a structured and solution based manner;
Amendment 152 #
2020/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) invest further in cooperation with the United Nations system by taking its part of responsibility through stronger involvement in conflict resolution, reconciliation and support for global priorities;
Amendment 219 #
2020/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point l a (new)
(la) strengthen the visibility of EU action and assistance in all multilateral forums and on the ground, particularly of the “Team Europe” programme that has summed up an amount of 36 billion euro to address the devastating effects of the COVID-19 crisis in partner countries and regions, particularly Africa;
Amendment 131 #
2020/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that a circular economy is the way for the EU and European companies to remain competitive in a global market while simultaneously strengthening the unity of the EU market; therefore urges the Commission and the Member States to direct investments in order to scale up circular economy initiatives so that the EU can take the lead in global circular economy policies; considers that the EU’s economic recovery plan (Next Generation EU) should be used to put in place circular economy initiatives and infrastructure;
Amendment 180 #
2020/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights the opportunities to combine circular economy solutions and digitalisation, which can contribute to performance optimisation, sustainable waste reduction, increased system interoperability and longer product life; calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop policies to support new sustainable business models based on product-as-a-service approaches;
Amendment 231 #
2020/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines that sustainable products should become the norm in the EU market, and that a reduction in primary resource use, the retention of value in the economy, waste prevention, the ‘design out of waste’ and consumer benefits should guide the new sustainable product policy framework;
Amendment 294 #
2020/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Encourages the Commission to propose resource efficiency and environmental footprint targets for each product category and to introduce product- specific targets for recycled content, while ensuring the performance, durability, reliability and safety of the products concerned;
Amendment 738 #
2020/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls on the Commission to fully integrate circular economy principles in the upcoming renovation wave, while taking into account the diversity of the sector;
Amendment 800 #
2020/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Calls on the Commission to take measures to close the agricultural nutrient loop, and to allow the increased use of recycled animal manure and other organic nutrients instead of chemical fertiliser, while taking into account the protection of health, the environment and ecosystems;
Amendment 4 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU industrial sector, while having the potential to contribute to environmental protection and a green transition, has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and needs support forin its recovery and its transformation;
Amendment 37 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
Amendment 44 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas it is necessary that the new Industrial Strategy supports the European industry in becoming more resilient, environmentally sustainable, globally competitive and digitalised;
Amendment 47 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas the new Industrial Strategy for Europe should pave the way for the transition of European industries to digitalisation and climate-neutrality, while preserving Europe’s competitiveness, prosperity and jobs;
Amendment 53 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to consider the impact of COVID-19 by eventually reviewing targets to faciensure that the new European industrial strategy follows a future-oriented approach and takes account of the need to combine the recovery of industries most affected by the COVID-19 situation and the Union’s goal of achieving clitmate indusneutrial recoverity;
Amendment 58 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the importance of the Recovery and Resilience Facility and Strategic Investment Facility to support investments and incentivise key European industries to help strengthen and build European strategic value chains, and calls on the Commission to rapidly present concrete legislative proposals to ensure an effective level playing field and protect key industries against unfair competition from state-owned or state- subsidised investors from third countries;
Amendment 88 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that, while forcing its industries and citizens to contribute to extremely ambitious climate goals, the EU should strive for sustainability without compromising competitiveness and socio- economic well-being or discriminating against any technology that contributes to the transi the innovative and sustainable reindustrialisation should contribute to creating jobs and ensure the competitiveness of the European economy, while being consistent with the objectives of the European Green Deal and the digital transformation;
Amendment 92 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Considers that the European Union needs a process of reindustrialisation and modernisation of its industrial base, strengthening of the internal market and the creation of a competitive framework for industry, including an effective strategy for SMEs, in order to boost Europe’s competitiveness and global leadership;
Amendment 97 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Urges the Commission to significantly strengthen support for innovation for a CO2 neutral industry, for the uptake of breakthrough technologies, and for sustainable business frontrunners, by means of a technologically neutral approach and while avoiding and removing unnecessary regulatory burdens, in particular for SMEs; calls on the Commission, in this regard, to implement without delay the actions, incentives and funding opportunities announced in the Industrial Strategy;
Amendment 164 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Expects the Commission to present a thorough impact assessment, with a breakdown per Member State, ahead of a review of the EU’s 2030 and post-2030 climate and environmental policy targets;
Amendment 170 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that a global level playing field is needed; calls for a revision of the EU ETS2 and a CBAM3 to allow for a smart reshoring of manufacturing and shorter value chains, and to avoid carbon leakage; __________________ 2 3on the Commission, in order to ensure a level playing field, to evaluate the introduction of a Carbon border adjustment mechanism that is WTO compliant, based on an in-depth impact assessment and embedded into our industry strategy, creating an incentive for industries to produce clean and competitive products, and avoid carbon leakage, without endangering trade opportunities; EU Emissions Trading System Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
Amendment 182 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for better coordinated FTAs4 to foster consistency between trade, customs, market surveillance and industrial policies; calls for prioritising the implementation of, in particular, the EU regulations on product safety for imported producunderlines the importance of further promoting the reciprocity of the EU’s high social, environmental and safety standards through trade agreements.; __________________ 4 Free Trade Agreements
Amendment 186 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Supports the Commission in its objective of designing a new EU Industrial Strategy in an effort to achieve a more competitive and resilient industry when contending with global shocks; supports the reintegration of supply chains inside the EU and increasing EU production of key products such as medicines, pharmaceutical ingredients, medical devices, equipment and materials;
Amendment 200 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Commission to address the convergence gap between Member States as one of the pillars of the EU’s industrial policy;
Amendment 206 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Believes that the Industrial Strategy has to provide a variety of applicable instruments, tailor-made for each sector or ecosystem and coordinated with the Member States, that make European policies and instruments more efficient;
Amendment 212 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6d. Believes that the European Union should strive to have a tailor-made industrial strategy, which will be a stable pillar for Europe in the future, especially after the unprecedented economic crises caused by the COVID-19 pandemic;
Amendment 216 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 e (new)
Paragraph 6 e (new)
6e. Calls on the European Commission to devotedly assess the impact of European import dependency on third countries, especially as regards the countries where the state has significant presence in the market, and include measures to cope with any disruption of global value chains, specifically by means of increased EU coordination and strategic global partnerships;
Amendment 220 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 f (new)
Paragraph 6 f (new)
6f. Supports, in the context of the current health crisis and potential future crises, the promotion of EU companies, incentivising production within the EU, lowering EU dependency on third countries, increasing manufacturing capacity for the production of certain products, notably sanitising gel, ventilators and protective equipment, as well as pooling and coordinating digital manufacturing capabilities, such as 3D printing, which can contribute to manufacturing necessary equipment;
Amendment 224 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 g (new)
Paragraph 6 g (new)
6g. Stresses that EU should ensure the strategic autonomy and resilience of its supply chains by reducing its reliance on third countries imports for active pharmaceutical ingredients, medical supplies, and raw materials;
Amendment 227 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 h (new)
Paragraph 6 h (new)
6h. Underlines the significance of recognising the relations between the Recovery plan, our climate and digital ambitions and an effective Industrial Strategy;
Amendment 230 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 i (new)
Paragraph 6 i (new)
6i. Calls on the Commission to strengthen and promote relocation and diversification of European industries in strategic sectors such as renewable energy production and pharmaceuticals, that are not already resilient;
Amendment 233 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 j (new)
Paragraph 6 j (new)
6j. Calls on the Commission to propose ways to guarantee that its supply chain network becomes more resilient, and to put in place a medicine shortage risk mitigation plan to manage any potential vulnerabilities and risks to the supply chain for critical medicines;
Amendment 235 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 k (new)
Paragraph 6 k (new)
6k. Points out that the new Industrial Strategy for Europe should be developed in line with the Green Deal, SME strategy and the Circular Economy Action Plan;
Amendment 236 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 l (new)
Paragraph 6 l (new)
6l. Highlights a need for establishing a European network to support and better coordinate high quality medical research in Europe, given the high fragmentation of the research activities in this area; reiterates the need to put in place a medicine shortage risk mitigation plan to manage any potential vulnerabilities and risks for the supply chain for critical medicines; recalls the importance of a research-based pharmaceutical industry as an essential contributor to ensuring quality manufacturing and supply of medicines to reach all patients in need, ensuring innovation and supporting the resilience, responsiveness and readiness of healthcare systems to address future challenges;
Amendment 238 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 m (new)
Paragraph 6 m (new)
6m. Underlines the importance to base the Industrial Strategy on an enhanced Circular Economy framework benefitting companies, consumers and the environment alike thanks to lower production costs and re-used products;
Amendment 239 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 n (new)
Paragraph 6 n (new)
6n. Stresses the need to align the new Industrial Strategy with the target of a climate-neutral economy by 2050, while at the same time stressing that Europe’s climate policies must be evidence-based;
Amendment 240 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 o (new)
Paragraph 6 o (new)
6o. Highlights that the environment and the economy are the basis for an inclusive society that enables us to deal with current and future challenges and grasp opportunities that arise;
Amendment 241 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 p (new)
Paragraph 6 p (new)
6p. Considers that the industrial R&I will be fundamental to meet the ambitious EU 2030 targets for sustainable (economic, environmental and social) development and fulfil the long-term climate and energy targets;
Amendment 41 #
2020/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recognizes the indispensable role regional authorities have in successful management of environmental and development policies since global climate change has, in the narrowest sense, regional and local character;
Amendment 43 #
2020/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Reiterates that Cohesion Policy and regional environmental strategies can address one of the most pressing challenges faced by Europeans as well as make a major contribution to achieving the Union’s climate priorities;
Amendment 46 #
2020/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Recognises that the Cohesion Policy directly affects the quality of life of the Union’s citizens and helps them face new challenges, such as demographic changes, industrial transition, and climate change;
Amendment 48 #
2020/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5d. Calls for the creation of ambitious environmental, climate, and development policies at regional level that will build on the 2030 Agenda, the European Green Deal, the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, and the 2030 climate & energy framework;
Amendment 50 #
2020/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 e (new)
Paragraph 5 e (new)
5e. Insists on creating a balanced, sustainable and inclusive development of the Union through Cohesion Policy that takes into consideration the specificities and needs of all Member States, their regions and citizens;
Amendment 51 #
2020/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 f (new)
Paragraph 5 f (new)
5f. Emphasizes that regional environmental policies must contain measures to adapt to the damage caused by unavoidable negative consequences of climate change, provisions of which shall be incorporated into all other relevant policy areas;
Amendment 53 #
2020/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 g (new)
Paragraph 5 g (new)
5g. Reminds that improving the quality of life of the Union’s citizens requires further development of policies that will create better working and living conditions, and contribute to protection of the environment and to the fight against climate change;
Amendment 54 #
2020/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 h (new)
Paragraph 5 h (new)
5h. Calls for a well-designed sustainable funding of regional environmental strategies and policies through Cohesion Funds that should aim at reducing global warming and its economic costs, which outweigh the costs of climate action in a complex global environment;
Amendment 55 #
2020/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 i (new)
Paragraph 5 i (new)
5i. Reminds that the Cohesion Policy seeks to reduce territorial inequalities across the Union and to foster the economic development of its least developed regions, hence effective and focused spending of Cohesion Fund is needed in regions where economies are more carbon intensive;
Amendment 56 #
2020/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 j (new)
Paragraph 5 j (new)
5j. Stresses that it is paramount that Cohesion Policy funds help more carbon intense regions to move faster towards clean energy and zero-carbon infrastructure, which is not yet guaranteed despite the positive developments over recent years;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 k (new)
Paragraph 5 k (new)
5k. Calls for introduction of new provisions aiming at climate proofing the next generation of Cohesion Policy funding;
Amendment 58 #
2020/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 l (new)
Paragraph 5 l (new)
5l. Reiterates that creating an approach based on sustainable investment of Cohesion Policy funds and targeted regional environmental policies with the goal of reaching a zero-emission economy is a path to sustainable development and a just transition that creates high-quality employment in the long term;
Amendment 59 #
2020/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 m (new)
Paragraph 5 m (new)
5m. Stresses that the Council decision to contribute with at least 30% of the ERDF to green targets is an important step to the achievement of the Union's climate and environmental objectives, since cohesion policy is one of the largest sources of Union’s support for many Member States;
Amendment 60 #
2020/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 n (new)
Paragraph 5 n (new)
5n. Points out that the objectives of the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development, considering notably the high importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 61 #
2020/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 o (new)
Paragraph 5 o (new)
5o. Highlights that the EU is facing serious challenges, especially in the field of economic recovery, and that the role of Cohesion Policy in this context will be essential;
Amendment 62 #
2020/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 p (new)
Paragraph 5 p (new)
5p. Emphasizes that the EU has set its goals for a green and digital transition and it is crucial to achieve the set goals for the well-being of our citizens, having in mind the Cohesion Policy as an instrument of utmost importance in reaching those goals;
Amendment 63 #
2020/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 q (new)
Paragraph 5 q (new)
5q. Underlines the importance of the green objective of the ERDF and ReactEU in contributing, financially and in terms of priorities, to the achievement of the Union's climate and environmental targets and of the climate neutrality by 2050;
Amendment 45 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas medicine shortages are a growing public health threat with a serious impact on health care systems and public health;
Amendment 91 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the loss of European sovereignty and independence in the health sector is linked to the relocation of production, with 40% of medicinal end products marketed in the EU now originating in third countries; whereas the onlyone way to save money is to rely heavily on subcontractors to produce pharmaceutical raw materials in Asia, where labour costs and environmental standards are lower, with the result that 80% of active ingredients are manufactured outside the EU, mainly in China and India;
Amendment 157 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas, in the absence of a regulatory authority, stockpiling in some Member States is leading to a market imbalance excessive stockpiling can lead to a market imbalance if cooperation between Member States is insufficient;
Amendment 187 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas a strong, innovative and competitive pharmaceutical industry in Europe is in the vital interest of the EU and its Member States;
Amendment 190 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)
Recital J b (new)
Jb. whereas the pharmaceutical industry needs the right legal framework to do research, development and production of pharmaceuticals within the EU;
Amendment 275 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to take whatever action is needed to restore European health sovereignty and local pharmaceutical manufacturing, giving priority to essential and strategic medicines; calls on the Commission to map out potential production sites in the EU;
Amendment 397 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that procurement procedures with only one successful tenderer with only one production site of the basic substance may exacerbate vulnerability should supplies be disrupted; calls on the Commission and the Member States to introduce procurement procedures under which contracts may be awarded to a number of successful tenderers where each has at least more than one production site in different countries (including one within the EU) for the tendered medicinal product, in order to maintain market competition and reduce the risk of shortages, while guaranteeing high-quality treatment for patients;
Amendment 406 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Ask the Commission to examine if it is possible to create a legislative framework that encourage and enables healthcare systems to do tenders that award pharmaceutical companies that guarantee the supply of pharmaceuticals in difficult circumstances by focussing on production inside the EU and guarantee at least two different sources for the basic substance; ask the Commission to examine if legislative requirements to ensure more sustainable delivery of pharmaceuticals can be mandated under EU law;
Amendment 423 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to to make concreate one or more European non-profitproposals how models of public private pharmaceutical undertakings which operate in the public interest to manufacture priority medicines of strategic importance for health caretnership like the US Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority can be established in the EU to operate in the public interest; stresses the key contribution that can be made by new technologies and artificial intelligence in enabling European laboratory researchers to form networks and share their objectives and findings;
Amendment 529 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to develop European health strategies on the basis of a common basket of drugs for the treatment of cancer and infections whose prices are harmonised, in a bid to counter recurrent shortages and ensure that patients have access to treatment; calls on the Commission to also examine, whether a harmonised price for those drugs may solve the problems of shortages for those life-saving drugs;
Amendment 286 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 1
The proposal for a Regulation (‘the proposal’) should provide the basis for the assurance of a high and sustainable level of protection for exhaustible natural resources, such as natural forests and natural ecosystems, by ensuring that Union market and consumption patterns do not detrimentally affect natural forests, biodiversity, and ecosystems, as well as on human rights affected by harvesting, extraction and production of products covered by the proposal.
Amendment 430 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 5 – point c
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 5 – point c
c. Managed natural ecosystems (including many ecosystems that could be referred to as “semi-natural”) where much of the ecosystem’s composition, structure, and ecological function are present; this includes sustainably managed natural forests as well as native grasslands or rangelands that are, or have historically been, grazed by livestock;
Amendment 6 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Emphasises that the European Parliament is the second branch of the budgetary authority and that implementation of the budget is highly dependent on expenditure monitoring capacities;
Amendment 34 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls for supplementary supervision of international and development aid spending in light of global developments, while respecting the rule of law and strengthening democratic processes in individual countries in Europe and around the world;
Amendment 271 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Security of supply, as one main driver behind Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, has been significantly improved through projects of common interest. Moreover, tThe Commission’s climate target impact assessment27 expects the consumption of natural gas to be reduced significantly because its non-abated use is not compatible with carbon-neutralityimpact assessment in support of a 55 % emissions reduction target by 2030 expects a reduction of natural gas in the final energy demand from 22% to 16-17%27. On the other hand, the consumption of biogas, renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic gaseous fuels will increase significantly towards 2050. Therefore, the natural gas infrastructure no longer neshould get support through the TEN-E policy only by allowing the development of natural gas PCIs included in the 4th and 5th PCI list, if they can prove to be already in a mature or advanceds support through the TEN-E policytage of planning or realisation by the entry into force of this regulation and given, that they can prove their readiness for the transport of renewable or low-carbon gases, including hydrogen. The planning of energy infrastructure should reflect this changing gas landscape. _________________ 27 SWD(2020) 176 final
Amendment 296 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Moreover, the Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy29 concluded that for the required deployment of hydrogen a large- scale infrastructure network is an important element that only the Union and the single market can offer. There is currently very limited dedicated infrastructure in place to transport and trade hydrogen across borders. Such should consist of a significant extent of assets converted from natural gas, complemented by new assets dedicated to hydrogen. Furthermore, the Hydrogen Strategy sets a strategic goal to increase installed electrolyser capacity to 40 GW by 2030 in order to scale up the production of renewable hydrogen and facilitate the decarbonisation of fossil-fuel dependent sectors, such as industry or transport. Therefore, the TEN-E policy should include new and repurpos, repurposed and retrofitted hydrogen transmission infrastructure and storage as well as electrolyser facilities. Hydrogen transmission and, storage and import infrastructure should also be included in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan so as to allow a comprehensive and consistent assessment of their costs and benefits for the energy system, including their contribution to sector integration and decarbonisation, with the aim of creating a hydrogen backbone for the Union. The new hydrogen category should be aligned with the objectives of the Energy System Integration and EU Hydrogen Strategies. _________________ 29A hydrogen strategy for a climate- neutral Europe, COM(2020) 301 final.
Amendment 306 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) MoreoverIn its position on the European Climate Law of 8 October 2020, Parliament called for the development of smart and digital gas networks to be given top priority in the multiannual financial framework MFF. Therefore, a new infrastructure category should be created for smart gas grids to support investments which integrate renewable and low carbon gases such as biogas, biomethane, and hydrogen, in the network and help manage a resulting more complex system, building on innovative digital technologies.
Amendment 317 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 requires a candidate project of common interest to prove a significant contribution to at least one criterion from a set of criteria in the process for the elaboration of the Union list, which may, but does not need to, include sustainability. That requirement, in line with the specific needs of the internal energy market at the time, enabled development of projects of common interest which addressed only security of supply risks even if they did not demonstrate benefits in terms of sustainability. However, given the evolution of the Union infrastructure needs and the decarbonisation goals, the Conclusions of the 2020 July European Council, according to which “Union expenditure should be consistent with Paris Agreement objectives and the "do no harm" principle of the European Green Deal, sustainability in terms of the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid or the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as relevant, should be assessed in order to ensure that TEN-E policy is coherent with energy and climate policy objectives of the Union, taking also into account the specificities of each Member State and the needs to implement different pathways towards decarbonisation. The sustainability of CO2 transport networks is addressed by their purpose to transport and store carbon dioxide.
Amendment 355 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Following close consultations with all Member States and stakeholders, the Commission has identified 13 strategic trans-European energy infrastructure priorities, the implementation of which is essential for the achievement of the Union’s 2030 and 2050 energy and climate policy targets. Those priorities cover different geographic regions or thematic areas in the field of electricity transmission and storage, offshore grids for renewable energy, hydrogen transmission and storage, electrolysers, smart gas grids, smart electricity grids, and carbon dioxide transport and storage.
Amendment 406 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) aAddresses the identification of projects of common interest necessary to implement priority corridors and areas falling under the energy infrastructure categories in electricity, heating and cooling networks, smart gas grids, hydrogen, electrolysers, and carbon dioxide set out in Annex II (‘energy infrastructure categories’);
Amendment 413 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by the Union in cooperation with third countries which contributes to the Union´s overall energy and climate objectives as referred in Article 1 (1), and which is part of the Union list of projects referred to in Article 3;
Amendment 426 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative digitaltechnology and engineering solutions to integrate in a cost efficient manner a plurality of low-carbon, decarbonised and renewable gas sources and their blends with methane in accordance with consumers’ needs and, gas quality and system safety requirements in order to reduce the carbon footprint of the related gas consumption, enable an increased share of renewable, decarbonised and low-carbon gases, and create links with other energy carriers and sectors thereby providing strengthened security of supply and flexibility to the energy system;
Amendment 434 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
(9a) 'heating and cooling network’ means highly energy efficient geothermal, solar thermal, heat pumps and waste heat district heating system and cooling technologies, as well as related conversion or storage equipment;
Amendment 500 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) for the part located on the European Union territory, the project is in line with Directives 2009/73/EC and (EU) 2019/944 where it falls within the infrastructure categories described in points (1) and (3) of Annex II;
Amendment 525 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – introductory part
(c) for carbon dioxide transport, utilisation and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (5) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to allt least two of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 532 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – point i
(i) avoidcapture carbon dioxide emissions while maintaining security of energy supplyfor utilisation and permanent storage;
Amendment 534 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – point ii
(ii) increase the resilience and security of carbon dioxide transport; and storage
Amendment 536 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – point iii
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – point iii
(iii) efficient use of resources, by enabling the connection of multiple carbon dioxide sources and storage sites via common infrastructure and other transport modalities such as ship, barge, truck and train and minimising environmental burden and risks.
Amendment 545 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part
(d) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (3) of Annex II the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility and/or storage solutions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 549 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – point i
(i) market integration, including by connecting existing or emerging hydrogen networks of Member States, or otherwise contributing to the emergence of hydrogen valleys and an Union- wide network for the transport and storage of hydrogen, and ensuring interoperability of connected systems;
Amendment 564 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part
(f) for smart gas grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability by enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases, such as biomethane, or renewable hydrogenhydrogen or blends, into the gas distribution and transmission networks, as well as storage and distribution in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 572 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point i
(i) network security and quality of supply by improving the efficiency and interoperability of gas transmission and distribution in day-to-day network operation by, among others, addressing challenges resulting from the injection of gases of different qualities through the deployment of innovative technologies and cybersecurity;
Amendment 580 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
(fa) for heating and cooling networks falling under the category set out in point (4) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability by enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and excess heat/cold resources into the distribution networks thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Amendment 654 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Within three months of the receipt of the methodologies, the Commission and Member States may deliver an opinion on the methodologies. The opinions shall be submitted to the Agency, the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas.
Amendment 676 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Article 11 – paragraph 6
6. Where the changes to the methodologies are considered to be of incremental nature, not affecting the definition of benefits, costs and other relevant cost-benefit parameters, as defined in the latest Energy system wide cost- benefit analysis methodology approved by the Commission, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adapt their respective methodologies taking due account of the Agency’s opinion, as set out in paragraph 2, and submit them for the Agency’s approval. In case the ENTSO for Gas or ENTSO for Electricity and ACER have a difference of opinion on the incremental changes, the question would be submitted to the Commission for final decision.
Amendment 680 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7
Article 11 – paragraph 7
Amendment 688 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8
Article 11 – paragraph 8
8. Within two weeks of the approval by the Agency or the Commission in accordance with paragraphs 5 and 6, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish their respective methodologies on their websites. They shall publish the corresponding input data and other relevant network, load flow and market data in a sufficiently accurate form in accordance with national law and relevant confidentiality agreements.
Amendment 714 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Amendment 721 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 730 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas shall develop the joint scenarios to be used for the Union wide ten-year-network-development plan taking into account the guiding principles as laid down in Annex Va (new).
Amendment 731 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Amendment 737 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas shall establish a Stakeholder Group for its consultation as part of the scenarios development process in which all organisations representing the relevant stakeholders, including the EU DSO entity and relevant hydrogen stakeholders are represented.
Amendment 738 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Amendment 746 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish and submit the draft joint scenarios report to the Agency for its opinion and the Commission for their opinionits approval.
Amendment 754 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6
Article 12 – paragraph 6
Amendment 760 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7
Article 12 – paragraph 7
7. The Commission shall approve, amend or request the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shallto adapt their joint scenarios report, taking due account of the Agency’s opinion, in line with the Commission’s opinion and submit the updated report to the Commission for its approval.
Amendment 783 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
When assessing the infrastructure gaps the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall base their analysis on the scenarios established in Article 12, implement the energy efficiency first principle and consider with priority all relevant non-infrastructure related solutionsrelated solutions, which do not require new infrastructure to address the identified gaps.
Amendment 790 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Prior to submitting their respective reports, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving all relevant stakeholders, including the Union DSO entity, all relevant hydrogen stakeholders, relevant grid technology organisations and all the Member States representatives part of the priority corridors defined in Annex I.
Amendment 941 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – introductory part
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – introductory part
(8) Hydrogen interconnections in Western Europe (‘HI West’): hydrogen infrastructure and the repurposing of natural gas infrastructure with a view of enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transport.
Amendment 952 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – introductory part
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – introductory part
(9) Hydrogen interconnections in Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe (‘HI East’): hydrogen infrastructure and the repurposing of natural gas infrastructure with a view of enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transport.
Amendment 962 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 10 – introductory part
Annex I – Part 3 – point 10 – introductory part
(10) Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in hydrogen (‘BEMIP Hydrogen’): hydrogen infrastructure and the repurposing of natural gas infrastructure with a view of enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transport.
Amendment 973 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 12 – introductory part
Annex I – Part 4 – point 12 – introductory part
(12) Cross-border carbon dioxide network: development of carbon dioxide transport and storage infrastructure between Member States and with neighbouring third countries in view of the deployment of carbon dioxide capture, use and storage.
Amendment 979 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 – introductory part
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 – introductory part
(13) Smart gas grids: Adoption of smart gas grid technologies across the Union to efficiently retrofit and integrate a plurality of renewable and low-carbon gas sources into the gas network, support the uptake of innovative solutions for network management and facilitating smart energy sector integration and demand response.
Amendment 983 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 a (new)
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 a (new)
(13a) Heating and cooling networks: construction, extension or renovation of heating and cooling networks linked geothermal, solar thermal, heat pumps and waste heat district heating capacity, cooling technologies, as well as storage and conversion facilities and their related equipment; Member States concerned: all.
Amendment 987 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 a (new)
Annex I – Part 4 a (new)
4a Emphasize the importance of the islands in the context of the TEN-E Regulation, having in mind the opportunities provided for energy transition, especially with regard to the Memorandum prepared during the Croatian Presidency (Memorandum of Split) to ensure the future of the Clean Energy for EU Islands Initiative.
Amendment 990 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
(b) electricity storage facilities used for storing electricity on a permanent or temporary basis in above-ground or underground infrastructure or geological sites, provided they are directly connected to high-voltage transmission lines designed for a voltage of 110 kVhave a storage capacity of 30 MW or more;
Amendment 1007 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane or hydrogen) and their blends with methane into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution and consumption within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include notably by increasing the ability to blend different types of gas. Furthermore, such projects may also include connections from renewable and low-carbon gases production facilities into the transmission grid, equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level, power-to-gas facilities, and related necessary upgrades to the existing network facilitating the transport of blends of hydrogen and low carbon gases, including methane.
Amendment 1016 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
(a) transmissionhigh-pressure pipelines for the transport of hydrogen, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis, which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines, excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen;
Amendment 1022 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
(a) transmission pipelines for the transport of hydrogen, including repurposed natural gas infrastructure, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis, which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines, excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen;
Amendment 1037 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – paragraph 1
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – paragraph 1
Any of the assets listed in points (a), (b), (c), and (d) may be newly constructed assets or assets convertrepurposed from natural gas dedicated to hydrogen, or a combination of the two.
Amendment 1045 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
(b) related equipment, including on- and offshore electrolysis facilities intended for the conversion of renewable energy into hydrogen and pipeline connections to the network.
Amendment 1058 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
(a) dedicated pipelines, other than upstream pipeline network, used to transport carbon dioxide from more than one source, i.e. industrial installations (including power plants)All infrastructure, equipment, and transport modalities, including dedicated pipelines used to transport carbon dioxide from sources that produce carbon dioxide gas from combustion or other chemical reactions involving fossil or non-fossil carbon-containing compounds, for the purpose of permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide pursuant to Directive 2009/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council61 ; or for the purpose of carbon dioxide capture and utilisation; _________________ 61 OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 114.
Amendment 1065 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
(b) facilities for liquefaction and buffer storage of carbon dioxide in view of its further transportation. This does not includes infrastructure within a geological formation used for the permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide pursuant to Directive 2009/31/EC and associated surface and injection facilities;
Amendment 1069 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
(5a) concerning heating and cooling networks:
Amendment 1070 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
(5b) (a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable or excess heat and cold resources into the network: pipes equipped with systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, temperature control and management of heat and cool production, distribution and consumption within a network. Furthermore, such projects may also include equipment to enable integration of thermal storage, local heat or cold /ice storage from the distribution level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network to enable two-way district heating and cooling, as well as conversion facilities.
Amendment 1112 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point d
Annex IV – point 1 – point d
(d) for hydrogen transmission, the project enables the transmission of hydrogen across the borders of the Member States concerned, directly or indirectly, or increases existing cross-border hydrogen transport capacity at a border between two Member States by at least 10 % compared to the situation prior to the commissioning of the project, and the project sufficiently demonstrates that it is an essential part of a planned cross- border hydrogen network and provides sufficient proof of existing plans and cooperation with neighbouring countries and network operators;
Amendment 1122 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point g
Annex IV – point 1 – point g
(g) for smart gas grids, a project involves transmission system operators, transmission and distribution system operators or distribution system operators from at least two Member Statessufficiently demonstrates that it is an essential part of a priority corridor or thematic area. Distribution system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators, of at least two Member States, that are closely associated to the project and ensure interoperability.
Amendment 1127 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – introductory part
Annex IV – point 2 – introductory part
(2) Inclusion of projects of mutual interest (PMIs) in the revised Regulation, will further increase the connectivity with third countries and extend the scope of the EU regulatory framework to third countries, especially in the context of the recently published European Commission Communication on the Economic and Investment Plan and its focus on investing in clean energy in the countries of Western Balkans. A project of mutual interest with significant cross-border impact is a project which fulfils the following conditions:
Amendment 1147 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point a
Annex IV – point 5 – point a
(a) Sustainability measured as the contribution of a project to: direct or indirect greenhouse gas emission reductions in different end-usehard to abate sector applications, such as industry, heating, cooling or transport; flexibility and seasonal storage options for renewable electricity generation; or the integration of renewable hydrogen. into harder to abate sectors.
Amendment 1152 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point b
Annex IV – point 5 – point b
(b) market integration and interoperability measured by calculating the additional value of the project to the integration of market areas and price convergence, to the overall flexibilitysignificantly increasing existing cross-border hydrogen transport capacity at a border between two Member States compared to the situation prior to the commissioning of the systemproject.
Amendment 1163 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point a
Annex IV – point 6 – point a
(a) level of sustainability measured by assessing the share of renewable and low- carbon gases integrated into the gas network, the related greenhouse gas emission savings towards total system decarbonisation and the adequate detection of leakage.
Amendment 1167 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point b
Annex IV – point 6 – point b
(b) quality and security of supply measured by assessing the ratio of reliably available gas supply and peak demand, the share of imports replaced by local renewable and low-carbon gases, the stability of system operation, including through the assessment of avoided curtailment of renewable electricity generation, and the duration and frequency of interruptions per customer.
Amendment 17 #
2019/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
– having regard to the informal meeting of 16 February 2020, which brought together the leaders of the Western Balkan countries, the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission, the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia presiding the Council of the European Union,
Amendment 22 #
2019/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas enlargement has been one of the EU’s most successful policies and the most effective foreign policy instrument contributing to extending the area of democracy, peace andand fostering peace and increase prosperity across Europe;
Amendment 54 #
2019/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the European Parliament is committed to intensifying its democracy support activitiepolitical and institutional support for democratic and economic reforms in the region and assisting the Western Balkan countries in the process of EU accession;
Amendment 57 #
2019/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the European Parliament remains a reliable partner of countries in the EU accession process and an advocate of the enlargement process as a positive mechanism of the European Union to stimulate reforms aimed at institutional and socio-economic strengthening of countries in the accession process for the benefit of their citizens;
Amendment 88 #
2019/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to ensure that the enhanced methodology sustains fully-fledged EU membership as the final goal and that the EU sets clear and predictable rules and criteria and applies them consistently, thus restorpromoting its credibility;
Amendment 115 #
2019/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f
Paragraph 1 – point f
(f) to increase political and economic incentives for the Western Balkan countries and improve coherence between the enlargement process and political developments in the EU;
Amendment 134 #
2019/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j
Paragraph 1 – point j
Amendment 10 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
- having regard to the Zagreb Declaration agreed during the EU- Western Balkans summit that took place via video conference on 6 May 2020,
Amendment 71 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Considers it important to ensure continuity of committed and active support to the Macedonian progress towards European Union;
Amendment 242 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38a. Reiterates that all standing bilateral disputes should be resolved independently of the negotiation process; considers that the conditioning of negotiations process with topics outside of acquis and fundamentals is contrary to the values of the European Union and the spirit of negotiation process;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
- having regard to the first meeting of the EU-BiH Stabilization and Association Parliamentary Committee (SAPC) held on 5-6 November 2015, the third meeting of the EU-BiH Stabilization and Association Council held on 13 July2018 and the fourth meeting of the EU-BiH Stabilization and Association Committee held on 7 November 2019,
Amendment 3 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
- having regard to the document entitled ‘Joint socio-economic reforms for the period 2019-2022’ which were adopted by the entity governments on 10 October 2019 and Council of Ministers’ document of 30 January 2020 entitled ‘Socio- economic reforms in BiH for the period 2020-2022’,
Amendment 10 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
- having regard to the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, adopted by the UNESCO General Conference at its 33rd session 1 on 20 October 2005,
Amendment 11 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 b (new)
Citation 6 b (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 17 December 2020 on the European Citizens’ Initiative ‘Minority SafePack – one million signatures for diversity in Europe’,
Amendment 12 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 c (new)
Citation 6 c (new)
- having regard to the Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context, adopted on 25 February 1991,
Amendment 14 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
- having regard to Council conclusions of 25 January 2021 on Climate and Energy Diplomacy – Delivering on the external dimension of the European Green Deal,
Amendment 15 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 b (new)
Citation 7 b (new)
- having regard to Council conclusions of 20 January 2020 on Climate Diplomacy,
Amendment 16 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 c (new)
Citation 7 c (new)
- having regard to European Council meeting conclusions of 10 and 11 December 2020 on climate,
Amendment 17 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 d (new)
Citation 7 d (new)
- having regard to working document of the European External Action Service of 6 November 2020 titled ‘Climate Change and Defence Roadmap’,
Amendment 18 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9
Citation 9
- having regard to the Zagreb Declaration, adopted during the EU- Western Balkans Zagreb Summit of 6 May 2020,
Amendment 19 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
- having regard to the Council conclusions on enhancing cooperation with Western Balkans partners in the field of migration and security of 5 June 2020,
Amendment 24 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
- having regard to the final report of 25 January 2019 by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) on the 7 October 2018 general elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Amendment 26 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 b (new)
Citation 11 b (new)
- having regard to the OSCE publication of 26 October 2020 titled ‘Two Schools under One Roof: The Most Visible Example of Discrimination in Education in Bosnia and Herzegovina’,
Amendment 31 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
Citation 13 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 2 April 2009 on European conscience and totalitarianism,
Amendment 33 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 b (new)
Citation 13 b (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 19 September 2019 on the importance of European remembrance for the future of Europe,
Amendment 36 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
Citation 15 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 13 November 2018 on minimum standards for minorities in the EU,
Amendment 37 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 b (new)
Citation 15 b (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 11 September 2013 on endangered European languages and linguistic diversity in the European Union,
Amendment 39 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 a (new)
Citation 16 a (new)
- having regard the Joint Statement of 21 December 2020 by High Representative Josep Borrell and Commissioner Oliver Várhelyi on the holding of local elections in Mostar,
Amendment 51 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. –whereas Parliament considers the progress in European and Euro-Atlantic integration the only correct and possible path for BiH, and at the same time a guarantor of country’s security, stability and economic prosperity;
Amendment 62 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the credibility of the enlargement process is based on unequivocal results in key areas of rule of law and judicial reform, the fight against corruption and organized crime, security, fundamental rights, democratic institutions, public administration reform, as well as economic development and competitiveness.
Amendment 63 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas culture and cultural heritage help strengthen one’s identity and promote social cohesion, stability and understanding in society; whereas cultural heritage is a value in its own right;
Amendment 71 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas BiH is a migrant transit route, and reception capacities remain insufficient for hostingintegrated border management as well as reception capacities for migrants and asylum seekers present in the country remain insufficient;
Amendment 73 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. - whereas additional efforts to control migratory movements are a key precondition for maintaining social stability; whereas BiH’s longest land border is with the Republic of Croatia, an EU Member State;
Amendment 78 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the EU is Bosnia and Herzegovina’s biggest trading partner, accounting for 72.3% of export from BiH and 61% imports from EU in 2019, reaching a volume of trade of 10.34 billion euro, and the largest provider of financial assistance;
Amendment 88 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas the persistent challenges in the reconciliation process should be addressed more vigorously;
Amendment 96 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the path towards the EU depends on sustainable peace and genuine reconciliation warranting the democratic and multicultural character of BiH; urges the country to expedite effective prosecution of war crimes under the revised National War Crimes Processing Strategy, and calls for impartial and effective investigations into these crimes; condemns any kind of historical revisionism, secessionist, unitarist (unitarian), anti-constitutional rhetoric and related acts, denial or glorification of war crimes committed during the 1990’s war and earlier;
Amendment 98 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Firmly reiterates the need for all BiH political leaders, authorities, institutions and office holders to adhere to the constitutional framework and its core principles; deplores the nationalistic and inflammatory rhetoric that undermines the Constitution and its principles; stresses that, as a matter of urgency, particular attention should be given to conducting effective monitoring on the negative impacts of such attacks on the stability in the country;
Amendment 116 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Urges the authorities to ensure inclusive and non-discriminatory education for all children; Recalls that Bosnia and Herzegovina is a multicultural and multilinguistic country and home to three constituent communities with respective official languages; underlines that every citizen has a right to exercise their freedom of expression in their mother tongue language; urges the authorities to ensure non-discriminatory education for all children, including the right of education in their mother tongue as guaranteed by the The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, ensuring linguistic, cultural and religious diversity that are a valuable part of BiH's unique heritage;
Amendment 124 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Urges the authorities to ensure inclusive and non-discriminatory education for all children; recalls that the partition of children instils division and the notion of differences which foster mistrust, impedes reconciliation and is a long-term threat to stability and economic prosperity;
Amendment 133 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls for an increased cooperation between educational institutions and the governments at all levels to foster quality education through the necessary reforms while focussing on educational output that would tackle the brain drain and youth unemployment; calls for increased engagement in and promotion of European instruments, such as Horizon Europe and Erasmus+;
Amendment 141 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges all BiH political leaders and institutions to significantly accelerate work and co-operation to fully comply with the 14 key priorities; calls on the authorities to maintain the political will for enhanced co- operation demonstrated at the onset of the COVID-19 crisis; recalls that the European Parliament strongly advocates the position of individual approach, full fulfilment of the set criteria and consistent and credible conditionality;
Amendment 147 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines that the effective organisation and independent functioning of institutions is an essential feature of a viable democracy and a prerequisite for advancing the EU integration process, including obtaining candidate status; warns that ethno-nationalisticsecessionist, unitarist (unitarian) or any other kind of anti-constitutional rhetoric and attempts to obstruct the functioning of institutions undermine country-wide co- ordination and decision- making on key policies and reforms;
Amendment 152 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Commends the adoption of the amendments to the BiH Election Law that allowed Mostar citizens to vote in the 2020 local elections; welcomes the Parliamentary Assembly’s vote of 22 July 2020 on the Rules of Procedure governing the meetings of Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee (SAPC), paving the way for their formal adoption by the 2nd EU-BiH SAPC as soon as possible;
Amendment 153 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Commends the adoption of the amendments to the BiH Election Law that allowed Mostar citizens to vote in the 2020 local elections; expresses its concern over the way elections were conducted following serious allegation of electoral manipulation which has cast a shadow on the overall elections procedure; welcomes the Parliamentary Assembly’s vote of 22 July 2020 on the Rules of Procedure governing the meetings of Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee (SAPC), paving the way for their formal adoption by the 2nd EU-BiH SAPC as soon as possible;
Amendment 159 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Emphasises the importance of a breakthrough political agreement of 17 June 2020 on the principles of amendments to the Election Law of BiH, in which political leaders expressed full commitment to the EU principles and values and commitment to the implementation of all judgments of the European Court of Human Rights, as well as all decisions of the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina and all relevant OSCE/ODIHR and Venice Commission recommendations, clearly showing signs of political will to reach a compromise;
Amendment 161 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Amendment 163 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Welcomes the Parliamentary Assembly’s vote of 22 July 2020 on the Rules of Procedure governing the meetings of Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee (SAPC), paving the way for their formal adoption by the 2nd EU-BiH SAPC as soon as possible;
Amendment 170 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the urgent need to address shortcomings in the constitutional framework, with full respect of the procedures defined by the existing constitution for its own changes, and to make progress on reforms that would transform BiH into a fully functional and inclusive state; stresses that institutional reforms depend on the will and commitment of political leaders and institutions in the country; stresses also that BiH will not be a successful candidate for EU membership until the appropriate institutional conditions have been established; urges all political leaders to work on introducing the necessary changes, including the reform of electoral law, also taking into account the principles expressed in its previous resolutions, including the principles of federalism, decentralisation and legitimate representation, so as to guarantee that all citizens can stand as candidates, be eligible to be elected, and serve at all political levels, on equal grounds; urges the international community to facilitate the conditions for constitutional dialogue under the leadership of the EU, in particular Parliament, and in consultation with civil society;
Amendment 174 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the urgent need to address shortcomings in the constitutional framework and to make progress on reforms that would transform BiH into a fully functional and inclusive state which fully respects the guaranteed rights of all three constituent peoples regardless of their number; stresses that institutional reforms depend on the will and commitment of political leaders and institutions in the country; urges the international community to facilitate the conditions for constitutional dialogue under the leadership of the EU, in particular Parliament, and in consultation with civil society;
Amendment 179 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines the need to considerably strengthen cooperation and data exchange between state, entity and cantonal jurisdictions across all policy areas; notes the urgency of strengthening state-level, as well as other levels’ capacity and expertise in the wide range of issues that need to be addressed to fulfil the obligations related to European integration;
Amendment 206 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Underlines the need to ensure consistent country-wide professional civil service standards, and calls for the implementation of merit-based standards in public appointments and promotions as a priority; notes the disproportionate representation of constituent people in the public service; welcomes the adoption of the Public Administration Reform Strategic Framework, enabling mobilisation of related EU funds;
Amendment 234 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Regrets BiH’s continued inability to comply with anti-discrimination rulings of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ) and the rulings of the Constitutional Court of BiH; notes the continuing shortcomings in the election process, and reiterates the need to address discriminatory ethnicity and residency- based restrictions on the right to stand for election through the required constitutional changes and respecting the principles of federalism, decentralisation and legitimate representation;
Amendment 237 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls for political leaders to resume negotiations and start a process of inclusive Electoral Reform that would eliminate all forms of inequality and discrimination in the electoral process, paving the way to achieve equality of rights and legitimate representation of three constituent peoples together with all other citizens;
Amendment 238 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Regrets that BiH remains in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights by not implementing the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights(ECtHR) in the Sejdić-Finci, Zornić, Pilav and Šlaku cases;
Amendment 239 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15c. Regrets the failure to implement the Constitutional Court decision in the Ljubić case that ensures the rights of the three constituent peoples to elect their legitimate representatives;
Amendment 240 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for thorough investigations into alleged electoral irregularities, including voter registration fraud, identity theft, barriers to independent electoral observation and political pressure on the BiH Central Election Commission (CEC), during of the 2020 municipal elections, especially with regard to the elections in Mostar;
Amendment 244 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Condemns usurpation of minority public quotas in legislative and executive bodies at all levels of governance; recalls that such acts hinder representation and diversity in institutions of BiH; calls for significant attention to be paid to the safeguarding of inclusivity; expresses concern about the misuse of identity statements;
Amendment 247 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Regrets continued political and financial pressure and instrumentalisation of the media, undermining freedom of expression and media pluralism; expresses its concern at the hostile environment for independent media, and independent journalism; ,and urges the authorities to effectively investigate and prosecute threats and attacks against journalists and media personnel; expresses its concern about the lack of transparency of media ownership; insists that effective measures should be taken to counter hate speech both online and offline;
Amendment 253 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Notes that Bosnia and Herzegovina has three official languages; stresses that languages enable and promote the richness and diversity of European cultural heritage, as mother tongues are vectors of values and knowledge which are often used to transmit intangible cultural heritage; urges the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to take greater action to protect and promote language diversity and develop awareness about the linguistic and cultural richness the communities represent;
Amendment 257 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Reiterates its call to ensure media pluralism and emphasises that producing and broadcasting TV and radio content in all official languages of BiH would contribute to protecting cultural diversity in the country;
Amendment 264 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Insists that the EU must enhance its communication strategy, including by diversifying its funding to projects that entail local and regional media outlets, in order to effectively counter disinformation campaigns aimed at diminishing the EU’s credibility in the regionand its actions in the region, as well as the enlargement process as a whole;
Amendment 266 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Insists that the EU must enhance its communication strategy in order to effectively counter disinformation campaigns aimed at creating additional divisions in society, undermining positive reform efforts, and diminishing the EU’s credibility in the region;
Amendment 279 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Notes the increased migratory pressure on the country; calls for effective inter-institutional coordination of migration and border management in the face of a mounting humanitarian crisis; calls for equistable burden-sharing and adequate support for local communities hosting temporary reception centres; underlines the need toishing of reception capacities away from the EU external border, preferably at the entry points of migrants to the country; underlines the need for the European Commission, EU agencies and international organisations to provide assistance to BiH in ensureing appropriate reception conditions and to boosin boosting the relevant capacityies for processing incoming migrants and asylum- seeker claims and , where applicable, conducting return procedures; urges BiH to conclude an agreement with the European Asylum Support Office (EASO); calls on the EU to step up its support to BiH’s authorities, namely with regard to operational assistance;
Amendment 284 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Notes the increased migratory pressure on the country; calls for effective inter-institutional coordination of migration and a stronger border management in the face of a mounting humanitarian crisis; calls for equitable burden-sharing and adequate support for local communities hosting temporary reception centres; underlines the need to ensure appropriate reception conditions and to boost capacity for processing incoming migrants and asylum- seekers; urges BiH to conclude an agreement with the European Asylum Support Office (EASO); calls on the EU to step up its support to BiH’s authorities, namely with regard to operational assistance;
Amendment 300 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Urges BiH to step up its efforts against cross-border crime, especially human trafficking, and to ensure swift conclusion of the status agreement with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) that would facilitate better protection of borders in full respect for fundamental rights, while helping fight cross-border crime; insists that migration and crossings must take place through official channels within the legislative framework; warns of frequent illegal attempts by migrants to cross the green border with the Republic of Croatia;
Amendment 302 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Urges BiH to step up its efforts against cross-border crime, especially human trafficking, and to ensure swift conclusion of the status agreement with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) that would facilitate better protection of borders in full respect for fundamental rights, while helping fight cross-border crimecooperation with neighbouring countries and relevant EU agencies (Europol, Eurojust, Frontex) against cross-border crime, especially human trafficking¸ migrant smuggling networks, firearms and drug trafficking;
Amendment 308 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Expresses concern over recent allegations that visas are being provided through the diplomatic and consular network to third-country nationals which use BiH as a backdoor to enter the European Union, creating a political and diplomatic crisis in the region;
Amendment 309 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Notes the increasing number of migrants from Pakistan entering Bosnia and Herzegovina; notes the conclusion of the readmission agreement between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Pakistan on 4 November 2020; calls for the swift ratification of the agreement;
Amendment 328 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Stresses the need for institutional reforms and an increased absorption capacity for pre-accession assistance in order to ensure a country wide implementation of the EU acquis; stresses that funding allocation should be carried out in a transparent, effective, accountable, depoliticised and non- discriminatory manner;
Amendment 329 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Urges the authorities of BiH at all levels and other beneficiaries of Union funding to enhance the visibility of the Union’s action, and communicate adequately on the added value of Union’s support;
Amendment 333 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on BiH to step up active labour market measures aimed at reducing long-term and youth unemployment, contributing to the most acute brain drain in the region; welcomes the initiative of a youth guarantee flagship as part the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans, aiming to ensure qualitative job opportunities, continued education and traineeships for young people;
Amendment 362 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Recommends focusing on growth- enhancing public investment, energy and infrastructure projects, making full use of the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans;
Amendment 366 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. URemains concerned that the standards of environmental protection remain low and often neglected; urges the authorities to enhance environmental protection in line with EU standards and international obligations; urges BiH’s authorities to ensure greater alignment with EU standards and policy objectives on climate protection and energy, facilitating the green and digital transition, and calls for the prioritisation of measures reducing ecological degradation and environmental risks to health; calls on more efforts to focus on the alignment of domestic legislation on all levels with the EU acquis aiming to reduce air pollution, especially in transboundary context and reduce harmful emissions to neighbouring countries;
Amendment 391 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Urges BiH to continue progressively improving Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) alignment; notes that between March 2018 and end of February 2019, the BiH aligned with 60 of the 86 declarations issued by the EU, reaching an alignment rate of 70%; calls for the strengthening of good neighbourly relations and increased efforts to resolve all outstanding bilateral issues;
Amendment 396 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. WNotes the increasing influence of foreign powers in BiH; welcomes the continued presence of EUFOR’s Operation Althea in the country and the extension of EUFOR’s mandate until November 2021; commends the work of operation EUFOR Althea that set route towards peace, stabilization and the European integration of Bosnia and Herzegovina; reminds that this mission still plays a pivotal role for the security and stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region;
Amendment 9 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 d (new)
Citation 9 d (new)
- having regard to the Zagreb Declaration agreed during the EU- Western Balkans summit that took place via videoconference on 6 May 2020,
Amendment 249 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44 b (new)
Paragraph 44 b (new)
44b. Calls for the establishment of an efficient waste management system as soon as possible; warns of the pollution of the Adriatic Sea and the frequent dumping of garbage carried by sea currents on the southernmost Croatian coasts and islands;