7 Amendments of Andreas MÖLZER related to 2011/2068(INI)
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. RegardsTakes the view that the efficient use of resources ashould be a key element of the European Union's external relations in the future and believes that trade in environmental goods and services can be an instrument of sustainable economic development, to the benefit of both trade and the environment;
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas intense resource use and, dramatically increased global consumpenergy consumption, and speculation are pushing up prices of raw materials, with real commodity prices having increased by 147% since the turn of the century; whereas the EU is likely to face severe challenges in securing access to, and the uninterrupted supply of, key resources;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. WelcomNotes the work carried out in the course of the World Trade Organisation's Doha Round of trade negotiations on the reduction or elimination of tariff and non- tariff barriers to trade in environmental goods and services, and strongly encourages the Parties to continue to work towards a clear definition of environmental goods;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that although opening up global markets to environmental goods and services creates increased export opportunities, or encourages the further diffusion of technologies, stimulates innovation and leads to lower prices, higher quality and greater consumer choicethis can also have a negative impact on local markets;
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to streamline the waste acquis and to introduce a progressive landfill ban, accompanied by appropriate transition measures;
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Urges Member States to shift more strongly towards environmental taxation in public revenues accounting for an EU average of more than 10% byso as to ensure that the proportion of public revenues thus generated continues to rise until 2020, in line with the best performing Member States; emphasises that this will allow for cuts in other taxes such as on labour, increase competitiveness and create a levelbetter playing field;
Amendment 232 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Highlights the importance of sustainable agriculture, and dietary changes to reduce animal protein intake and diminishingmake greater use of regional foods and products so as to reduce transport and imported land use;