25 Amendments of Ambroise GUELLEC
Amendment 47 #
2009/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Strongly welcomes the adoption of the European Economic Recovery Plan outlining coordinated action by Member States and the Commission to tackle the economic crisis. The Plan is based on the principle of solidarity and social justice and is in lineshould not be contradictory with the Lisbon Strategy. Its proposed measures will contribute to deeper and long-term structural reforms;
Amendment 10 #
2008/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas cohesion policy has already been successful in creating important synergies with other Community policies with the aim of increasing their impact on the ground and for the benefit of European citizens and synergies that established between cohesion policy and research and innovation or the Lisbon strategy represent success stories that have delivered tangible positive results that must be confirmed and expanded;
Amendment 32 #
2008/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Observes that the view expressed in its above-mentioned resolution of 21 February 2008 includes the rejection of any attempt for re-nationalisation and the commitment to a single Community policy, which should also be in a position to address common challenges like globalisation, climate and demographic change, migration, energy efficiency; the strong belief that this policy should cover all EU regions, by representing an added value for everyone; the need to set priorities in the spending of EU structural policies and actions and the endorsement, with reservations, of the "earmarking" exercise;
Amendment 48 #
2008/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Strongly wWelcomes the adoption of the Green Paper on Territorial Cohesion by the European Commission, which responds to a long-standing demand of the European Parliament; fully endorses the decision to proceed with the analysis of “"territorial cohesion”", which has long been at the forefront of any debate on regional policy, despite the fact that the Lisbon Treaty has not yet been ratified;
Amendment 75 #
2008/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Endorses the position of the Green Paper that territorial cohesion, based on the principle of equal opportunities, is about ensuring the harmonious development of places with different characteristics and specificities, and about making sure that their citizens are able to make the most of inherent features of different territories; places emphasis on the fact that territorial cohesion is a horizontal concept that underpins the development of the Union as a whole by turning diversity into an asset of all its regions; strongly believes that territorial cohesion should prevent the prospect of an asymmetric Union;
Amendment 87 #
2008/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the conclusions of the research by ESPON on future development scenarios for the European territory until 2030, which bring tangible data in support of the policy debate on the shape of EU and national policies, so as to create the right instruments to avoid polarisation and depopulation of EU territoriesmeet new challenges having a major local or regional impact such as demographic change, urban concentration, migratory movements and climate change and develop optimal conditions for a quality life for their citizens;
Amendment 106 #
2008/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that the Green Paper acknowledges the particular development challenges of regions with specific geographical features, such as mountainous regions, island regions and sparsely populated regions; also notes that border and outlying regions face specific policy challenges in terms of accessibility, quality and efficiency; rejects the view that territorial cohesion should be a policy exclusively dedicated to addressing the problems of those regions; considers, however, that special consideration should be given to the development of those regions in order to offset their handicaps and enable them to effectively contribute to the harmonious development of the Union as a whole;
Amendment 150 #
2008/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses the need to elaborate, in the context of territorial cohesion, additional qualitative indicators with the purpose of better designing and implementing the corresponding policies on the ground, taking into account the different territorial specificities; underlines, however, that the GDP that these additional indicators must be linked to GDP, which, in future, should not remains the only eligibility criterion for receiving financial assistance from the Structural Funds;
Amendment 42 #
2008/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes the view that the criteria traditionally used to distinguish rural areas from urban areas (lower population density, different employment structure, lower level of income and worse access to public goods and services) fail to provide a complete picture of the situation; considers, therefore, that from the point of view of territorial cohesion, per-capita income, not lower population densitybacked up by other factors, should be the decisive characteristic;
Amendment 69 #
2008/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that rural development policy hascan have a huge influence on territorial cohesion and that due consideration should be given to whether it is justifiabthere is a need to re- examine the principle tof separateing rural development measures from cohesion and regional development policy;
Amendment 81 #
2008/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that including rural development policy within cohesion and regional development policy is only possible on the condition that rural development receives adequate funding, and that this funding is used in line with the priorities set out for rural areas, and that rural development measures do not drain resources intended for direct payments to farmers;
Amendment 99 #
2008/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that per-capita income levels, andccesibility, access to public goods and services and equal opportunities remain the biggest challenges for territorial cohesion and can be most effectively improved through support for non- agricultural activities in rural communities;
Amendment 101 #
2008/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the CommissUnion and the Member States to provide appropriate support for projects to develop human capital, in particular through the provision of retraining and further training opportunities for inhabitants of rural areas;
Amendment 5 #
2008/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the EU’s main ports are generally well equipped and efficient; considers, however, that the technological changes needed to enable intermediate ports to meet the challenges of an increased volume of traffic will have major financial implications for the regions concerned; therefore urges these regions to make use of the possibilities of the ERDF and the Cohesion Fundconsiders that these regions should be entitled to draw on the structural funds to that end, particularly to finance the acquisition of advanced technological facilitieinstallations, to create jobs in innovative fields and to rehabilitate urban areas freed up by the transfer of port business to out- of-town areas;
Amendment 100 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Given the considerable efforts of combating climate change and of adapting to its inevitable effects, it is appropriate that at least 250% of the proceeds from the auctioning of allowances should be used Community-wide to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, to adapt to the impacts of climate change, to fund research and development for reducing emissions and adaptation, to develop renewable energies to meet the EU’s commitment to using 20% renewable energies by 2020, to meet the commitment of the Community to increaseing energy efficiency by 20% by 2020, for the capture and geological storage of greenhouse gases, to contribute to the Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund, for measures to avoid deforestation and facilitate adaptation in developing countries, and for addressing social aspects such as possible increases in electricity prices in lower and middle income households. This proportion is significantly below the expected net revenues for public authorities from auctioning, taking into account potentially reduced income from corporate taxes. In addition, proceeds from auctioning of allowances should be used to cover administrative expenses of the management of the Community scheme. Provisions should be included on monitoring the use of funds from auctioning for these purposes. Such notification does not release Member States from the obligation laid down in Article 88(3) of the Treaty, to notify certain national measures. The Directive does not prejudice the outcome of any future State aid procedures that may be undertaken in accordance with Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty.
Amendment 180 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) The Commission should therefore review the situation by June 20110 at the latest, consult with all relevant social partners, and, in the light of the outcome of the international negotiations, submit a report accompanied by any appropriate proposals. In this context, the Commission should identify, in the text of this Directive, which energy -intensive industry sectors or sub-sectors are likely to be subject to carbon leakage not later than 30 June 2010. It. It is essential to allow for the possibility of additions to the list produced for the above purpose so as to ensure that all industry sectors or sub- sectors posing such a risk are identified by 30 June 2009 at the latest. The list may be revised or enlarged at a later stage in order to allow – on the basis of the same criteria – for the effects of changes in the global context. The Commission should base its analysis on the assessment of the inabilidifficulty tof passing on the cost of required allowances in product prices without significant loss of market share to installations outside the Community not taking comparable action to reduce emissions. Energy-intensive industries which are determinemed to be exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage could receive a higher amount of free allocation or an effective carbon equalisation system could be introduced with a view to putting installations from the Community which are at significant risk of carbon leakage and those from third countries on a comparable footing. Such a system could apply requirements to importers that would be no less favourable than those applicable to installations within the EU, for example by requiring the surrender of allowances. Any action taken would need to be in conformity with the principles of the UNFCCC, in particular the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities, taking into account the particular situation of Lleast Ddeveloped Ccountries. It would also need to be in conformity with the international obligations of the Community including the WTO agreement.
Amendment 353 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - Point 7
Article 1 - Point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 - paragraph 5
Article 10 - paragraph 5
5. By 31 December 20109 at the latest, the Commission shall adopt a Regulation, in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 23(3), on timing, administration and other aspects of auctioning to ensure that it is conducted in an open, transparent and non- discriminatory manner. AThe auctions system shall be so designed as to ensure that operators, and in particular any small and medium size enterprises covered by the Community scheme, havmake for a continuously liquid and transparent market. To enable those objectives to be achieved, the above Regulation must be based on the fuoll access and any other participants do not undermowing principles: - auctions must be made accessible, at minimal cost, to any stakeholder furnishing proof of solvency and holding an open account ine the operation of the auction. That measure, designed to amend non-essential elements of this Directive by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article [23(3)].”allowances register; - the Regulation must lay down a schedule of volumes to be auctioned, consistent with the repayment deadlines applying to allowances and with the cash flow constraints imposed on firms; the schedule must rule out the possibility of a single auction for the whole of the period in question.
Amendment 373 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1
Article 10a – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall, by 30 June 20110, adopt Community wide and fully- harmonised implementing measures for allocating the allowances referred to in paragraphs 2 to 6 and 8 in a harmonised manner. For the sectors or industries which are exposed to the risk of ‘carbon leakage’, the proportion of quotas allocated free of charge shall be 100% until such time as an international agreement regarded as satisfactory on the basis of the criteria laid down in Article 28(1) has been concluded. Those measures, designed to amend non- essential elements of this Directive by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article [23(3)]. The measures referred to in the first subparagraph shall, to the extent feasible, ensure that allocation takes place in a manner that gives incentives for greenhouse gas and energy efficient techniques and for reductions in emissions, by taking account of the most efficient techniques, substitutes, alternative production processes, use of biomass and greenhouse gas capture and storage, and shall not give incentives to increase emissions. No free allocation shall be made in respect of any electricity production, with the exception of cogeneration installations and private electricity production. The Commission shall, upon the conclusion by the Community of an international agreement on climate change leading to mandatory reductions of greenhouse gas emissions comparable to those of the Community, review those measures to provide that free allocation only takes place where this is fully justified in the light of that agreement.
Amendment 390 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
The measures referred to in the first subparagraph shall be based on benchmarks, in those sectors where it is appropriate, in such a way as to ensure, to the extent feasible, ensure that allocation takes place in a manner that gives incentives for greenhouse gas and energy efficient techniques and for reductions in emissions, by taking account of the most efficient techniques, substitutes, alternative production processes, use of biomass and greenhouse gas capture and storage, and shall not givprovide incentives to increase emissions. No free allocation shall be made in respect of anymprove specific emissions, in keeping with the global reduction target laid down in Article 9. No free allocation shall be made in respect of any electricity production, with the exception of cogeneration installations and private electricity production.
Amendment 455 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 3
Article 10a – paragraph 3
3. Free allocation mayshall be given to electricity generators in respect of the production of heat through high efficiency cogeneration as defined by Directive 2004/8/EC for economically justifiable demand to ensure equal treatment with regard to other producers of heat. In each year subsequent to 2013, the total allocation to such installations in respect of the production of that heat shall be adjusted by the linear factor referred to in Article 9.
Amendment 730 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - point 21
Article 1 - point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 27 - paragraph 1 - introduction
Article 27 - paragraph 1 - introduction
Where the operators concerned so request, Member States mayshall exclude, from the Community scheme, combustion installations which have a rated thermal input below 25 MW, reportedreported average annual emissions to the competent authority of less than 1025 000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, excluding emissions from biomass, in each of the preceding 3 yearsthe period from 2008 to 2012, and which are subject to measures that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions, if the Member State concerned complies with the following conditions:
Amendment 733 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - point 21
Article 1 - point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 27 - paragraph 1 - point b
Article 27 - paragraph 1 - point b
(b) it confirms that monitoring arrangements are in place to assess whether any installation emits 1025 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent, excluding emissions from biomass, in any one calendar year;
Amendment 734 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - point 21
Article 1 - point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 27 - paragraph 1 - point c
Article 27 - paragraph 1 - point c
(c) it confirms that if any installation emits 1025 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent, excluding emissions from biomass, in any one calendar year or the equivalent measures are no longer in place, the installation will be re-introduced into the system;
Amendment 43 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Member States shall adopt, and implement without undue delay, National Action Plans to set up targets, measures and timetables to reduce risks and impacts of pesticide use on human health and the environment and to encourage the development and introduction of integrated pest management and of alternative approaches or techniques in order to reduce dependency on the use of pesticides. These national actions shall as a minimum, the include: a) for other than biological pesticides and low-risk plant protection products as defined in Regulation (EC) No ... , quantitative use reduction targets measured as a treatment index. The treatment index will be adapted to the specific conditions of each Member State. The treatment index will have to be communicated immediately to the Commission for its approval. For active substances of very high concern (as defined in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency), the reduction target shall be a minimum 50% reduction in relation to the treatment index calculated for the year 2005 by the end of 2013, unless the Member State can prove that it has already achieved a comparable or higher target based on another year of reference from the period 1995-2004; b) for pesticide formulations classified as toxic or very toxic pursuant to Directive 1999/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 May 1999 concerning the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations, a quantitative use reduction target measured as sold volumes. This target shall be a minimum 50% reduction calculated in relation to the year 2005 by the end of 2013, unless the Member State can prove that it has already achieved a comparable or higher reduction target based on another year of reference from the period 1995-2004. 1 OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1; corrected version, OJ L 136, 29.5.2007, p. 3. 2 OJ L 200, 30.7.1999, p. 1.
Amendment 77 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c
c) use of mitigation measures which minimise the risk of off-site pollution caused by spray drift, drain-flow and run- off. These shall include when necessary the establishment of appropriately-sized buffer zones for the protection of non- target aquatic organisms and safeguard zones for surface and groundwater used for the abstraction of drinking water, where pesticides must not be used or stored;