5 Amendments of Thomas PELLERIN-CARLIN related to 2024/0017(COD)
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) However, a new legislative instrument is needed to strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of Regulation (EU) 2019/452 and ensure a higher degree of harmonisation across the Union and Member States, in particular by defining a common scope for the screening of FDIs and establishing a mandatory screening scheme to be implemented by Member States.
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6 a) This new legislative instrument strengthening the framework for the screening of foreign direct investments should be guided by the European industrial agenda, ensuring that investment decisions align with safeguarding critical industries while fostering resilient, sustainable growth and competitiveness across the Union.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 b (new)
Recital 6 b (new)
(6 b) Whereas this legislation addresses new investments, particular attention should be given to international partners with aggressive investment strategies, such as China, which leverage investments to acquire control over strategic European assets, particularly in critical infrastructure.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) In order to ensure that the likely effect of a foreign investment on the security or public order of one or more Member States is adequately addressed, Member States receiving duly justified comments from other Member States or an opinion from the Commission should give such comments or opinion utmost consideration, including where it considers that its own security or public order is not affected. The Member State should coordinate with the Commission and the Member States concerned if necessary and provide them with written feedback on the decision taken and how the comments and the opinion have been given utmost consideration. The final decision on foreign investments should remain the sole responsibility of the Member State where the foreign investment is planned or completedIn cases where the Commission determines that a foreign investment poses a significant risk to the security or public order of the Union or other Member States, it shall have the authority to issue a decision requiring the Member State concerned to prohibit, condition, or modify the foreign investment. The Member State shall coordinate with the Commission and provide written feedback on the measures taken to implement the Commission's decision. The final decision on foreign investments shall rest with the Commission in such cases, ensuring a unified and consistent approach to safeguarding the Union’s security and public order.
Amendment 264 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – point h – indent 4
Annex II – point 3 – point h – indent 4
– SEnergy grids, smart grids and energy storage, batteries