24 Amendments of Sophia IN 'T VELD related to 2020/0104(COD)
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and should reserve 37% of its funding for climate objectives with a view to the achievement of an overall target of 25 30% of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives, in line with the Commission working document fiche 84 on Climate mainstreaming, and 10 % biodiversity spending target. As a general principle, all Union expenditures should be consistent with the objectives of Paris agreement and the European Green Deal.
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and should reserve 37% of its funding for climate objectives with a view to the achievement of an overall target of 25 30% of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives, in line with the Commission working document fiche 84 on Climate mainstreaming. As a general principle, all Union expenditures should be consistent with the objectives of Paris agreement.
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green andclimate and environment objectives of the Union, notably the transition towards achieving the Union’s 2030 climate targets and complying with the objective of Union climate neutrality by 2050 in accordance with [Regulation 2020/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/199 ("European Climate Law")], the digital transitions, health, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, education and skills, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, and the stability of the financial systems.
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States and contributing to the Union’s strategic autonomy, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green andtransition towards achieving the Union’s 2030 climate targets and complying with the objective of Union climate neutrality by 2050 and the digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting sustainable growth. To contribute to, and be fully consistent with, the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the European Green Deal, at least 37 % of the amount of each Recovery and Resilience Plan shall contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and 10 % to biodiversity. All funds under the Recovery and Resilience plans shall respect the “do not significant harm” principle referred to in Regulation (EU) 2020/852.
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States and contributing to the Union’s strategic autonomy, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green andtransition towards achieving the Union’s 2030 climate targets and complying with the objective of Union climate neutrality by 2050 and the digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting sustainable growth. To contribute to, and be fully consistent with, the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the European Green Deal, at least 37 % of the amount of each Recovery and Resilience Plan shall contribute to mainstreaming climate actions. All funds under the Recovery and Resilience plans shall respect the “do not significant harm” principle referred to in Regulation (EU) 2020/852.
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The Commission shall adopt a delegated act by 31 December 2020 supplementing this Regulation by establishing a methodology for identifying climate spending, using where relevant, the EU taxonomy established by Regulation (EU) 2020/852.
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green andclimate and environment objectives of the Union, notably the transition towards achieving the Union’s 2030 climate target sand complying with the objective of Union climate neutrality by 2050 in accordance with [Regulation 2020/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 ("European Climate Law")] and the digital transition. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof as well as their long- term strategies under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition Fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the Union funds. To ensure that the recovery and resilience plans contribute to the achievement of climate neutrality by 2050 in the Member State, at least 37 % of the amount of each Recovery and Resilience Plan shall contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and reaching 10 % biodiversity spending target. _________________ 21Regulation (EU)2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action. 22 […]
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green andclimate and environment objectives of the Union, notably the transition towards achieving the Union’s 2030 climate targets and complying with the objective of Union climate neutrality by 2050 in accordance with [Regulation 2020/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 ("European Climate Law")] and the digital transition. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof as well as their long- term strategies under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition Fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the Union funds. To ensure that the recovery and resilience plans contribute to the achievement of climate neutrality by 2050 in the Member States, at least 37 % of the amount of each Recovery and Resilience Plan shall contribute to mainstreaming climate actions. _________________ 21Regulation (EU)2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action. 22 […]
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The national recovery and resilience plans shall be fully consistent with the climate and environment objectives of the Union, notably the transition towards achieving the Union’s 2030 climate targets and complying with the objective of Union climate neutrality by 2050 in accordance with [Regulation 2020/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 ("European Climate Law")] as well as the Union´s energy and climate targets as laid down in Regulation 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council1a and respect the ‘do not significant harm’ principle referred to in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 . The Commission shall adopt a delegated act by 31 December 2020 supplementing this Regulation by establishing detailed rules for the application of the ‘do not significant harm’ criteria under this Regulation. _________________ 1aRegulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, amending Regulations (EC) No 663/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directives 94/22/EC, 98/70/EC, 2009/31/EC, 2009/73/EC, 2010/31/EU, 2012/27/EU and 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 2009/119/EC and (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1).
Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;, how it respects the ‘do not significant harm’ guidelines established under this Regulation as well as an explanation of how in the plan will significantly decrease the investment gap in respect of the transition to a climate neutral economy. In the cases where the Facility is used to support a company in a high carbon sector, Member States shall disclose how the company plans to align its business model with the Paris Agreement and associated Union climate goals, including through the publication of transition plans by the company.
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to(i) the climate and environment objectives of the Union and in particular how: - the transition towards achieving the Union’s 2030 climate targets and complying with the objective of Union climate neutrality by 2050 in accordance with [Regulation (EU) 2020/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 ("European Climate Law")]; - the measures respect the “do not significant harm” principle referred to in Regulation (EU)2020/852; - the measures will contribute to achieve the climate mainstreaming target of 37% in each Recovery and Resilience Plan and to significantly decrease the climate friendly investment gap, using when relevant, the EU taxonomy established by Regulation (EU) 2020/852;and (ii) the digital transition or to addressing the challenges resulting from them; it;
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(c a) the measures will contribute to achieve the 10 % biodiversity spending target;
Amendment 241 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions(i) the climate and environment objectives of the Union and in particular how: - the measures contribute to the transition towards achieving the Union’s 2030 climate targets and complying with the objective of Union climate neutrality by 2050 in accordance with the [Regulation (EU) 2020/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 ("European Climate Law")]; - the measures respect the “do not significant harm” principle referred to in Regulation (EU) 2020/852; - the measures will contribute to achieve the climate mainstreaming target of 37% in each Recovery and Resilience Plan and to significantly decrease the climate friendly investment gap, using when relevant the EU taxonomy established by Regulation (EU) 2020/852;and (ii) the digital transition or to addressing the challenges resulting from ithem;
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(b a) The Commission shall draw up a summary of the assessments outlining whether the activities in the plans respect the “do not significant harm” principle referred to in Regulation (EU) 2020/852. The Commission shall also draw up an assessment of whether the plans meets objectives related to climate and environment set out in Article 4. The Commission shall make these assessments public.
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(b a) the measures will contribute to achieve the 10 % biodiversity spending target;
Amendment 296 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) The Facility should also be a tool to protect the Union's budget in the event of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law. In such a case, the Commission should adopt a decision by means of an implementing act to suspend the period for the adoption of decisions on proposals for recovery and resilience plans or to suspend payments under this Facility in accordance with Regulation [.../....] on the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States. The Commission should adopt a decision by means of an implementing act to lift the suspension of the period or of payments.
Amendment 300 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 b (new)
Recital 13 b (new)
(13b) It is essential that the legitimate interests of the final recipients and beneficiaries of the Facility are properly safeguarded from the suspension of payments in the event of a generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law. In such case, the Commission should take over the responsibility of the management of the Facility. Such a tool in the Facility to protect the Union's budget in the event of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law should be aligned on any other tool pursuing the same objective in other EU legislation.
Amendment 352 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – introductory part
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – introductory part
2.2 The plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to addressingclimate and environment objectives of the Union, notably the transition towards achieving the Union’s 2030 climate targets and the objective of Union climate neutrality by 2050 in accordance with the [Regulation (EU) 2020/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 ("EuropeanClimate Law")] and the digital transition or to the challenges resulting from them.
Amendment 360 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
— 1- the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to establishthe reduction of the climate- and environmental-friendly investment gap systems and to the greening of economic or social sectors with a view to contribute to the overall objectives of a climate-neutral Europe by 2050 and other objectives set according to [Regulation (EU) 2020/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 ("European Climate Law")];
Amendment 364 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Amendment 366 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1
— 2- the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to the digital transformation of economic or social sectors;
Amendment 369 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 –
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 –
Amendment 370 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – indent 1
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – indent 1
— 3 - the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to address the challenges resulting from the green and/orclimate and environment objectives of the Union, notably the transition towards achieving the Union’s 2030 climate targets and the objective of Union climate neutrality by 2050 in accordance with [Regulation (EU) 2020/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 ("European Climate Law")] and the digital transitions
Amendment 374 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – indent 1
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – indent 1
— 4 - the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to have a lasting impact. The Commission shall assess whether the measures proposed by the plan are likely to contribute to reach the objectives related to climate targets set out in Article 4.