Activities of Andreas MÖLZER related to 2010/2095(INI)
Plenary speeches (5)
Explanations of vote
Explanations of vote
Explanations of vote
Explanations of vote
Explanations of vote
Amendments (14)
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the global economic crisis has hit European industry hard, further exacerbating the already ongoing challenging processes of globalisation, climate change, demographic change and change to knowledge-based industry that are profoundly affecting industrial development, the workforceemployment market and prospects for the future,
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas maintaining global leadership of European industry is only possible through new technologies/processes/ solutions, R&D, a sophisticated supply- chain, better efficiency, strong human resources, good logistics and infrastructure, as cost-cutting is not the way forward for sustainable development of industry in Europe,
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls on the Commission to increase its efforts to prevent knowledge being transferred from the EU all over the world, particularly to China, which does not often reciprocate;
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – introductory part
Paragraph 14 – introductory part
14. Stresses that the long-term and secure availability of raw materials is of central importance to European industry’s development possibilities, and therefore calls on the Commission to present a comprehensive raw materials strategy inby March 20101, which should include:
Amendment 227 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – indent 1
Paragraph 14 – indent 1
- intensification of raw material recovery by means of ambitious recycling rulplans and incentives, appropriate support for research, and a stop to the exporting of waste that contains raw materials,
Amendment 244 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – indent 4
Paragraph 14 – indent 4
- ensuring adequate provision of raw materials through fairadvantageous trade agreements and strategic partnerships,
Amendment 255 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – indent 5
Paragraph 14 – indent 5
- measures to counter the growing oligopalisation of extraction of, and trade in, raw materials, especially fossil raw materials and rare earth metals;
Amendment 258 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – indent 5 a (new)
Paragraph 14 – indent 5 a (new)
- a contingency plan in the event of a sudden interruption in supplies of vital raw materials for a variety of reasons,
Amendment 274 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Is convinced that industry needs an energy policy focused on the long term which guarantees appropriate energy prices and security of supply, and allows manufacturing to take place without the release low emissions of gases damaging to the climate, and prevents carbon leakage; points out that the internal energy market is an asset when it comes to switching to low- carbon production and supply, and that the network infrastructure must therefore be renewed and extended, and smart grids promoted;
Amendment 302 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 2
Paragraph 16 – indent 2
- coordinated initiatives to improve the teaching of STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) at all levels, particularly to women, and to promote the exchange of best practice,
Amendment 304 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 2 a (new)
Paragraph 16 – indent 2 a (new)
- a marked increase in efforts to encourage young citizens, and women in particular, to opt for courses of education in STEM subjects,
Amendment 311 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 4
Paragraph 16 – indent 4
- opening up and, modernising and financially strengthening universities to allow them to offer higher vocational qualifications (for engineers, IT specialists, technicians, etc.);
Amendment 407 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Takes the view that sectoral aid policy should not only be seen in the context of competition law, but must, in the interests of Europe, be used proactively, transparently and with clear rules to strengthen innovation and the roll-out of new products, and in connection with industrial restructuring operations, without thereby jeopardising the future of SMEs;
Amendment 482 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Takes the view that European industry, which profits from these political efforts and the favourable framework conditions, should assume more responsibility for sustainable growth and employmentfairly paid employment with a secure long-term future in Europe; believes that industry should enter into clear voluntary commitments to invest in Europe, sustain its own research efforts, contribute to a new culture of qualifications, develop even more innovative, sustainable products and processes, and enter wherever possibworthwhile into strategic partnerships in Europe;