Activities of Konrad SZYMAŃSKI related to 2013/2177(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the Action Plan for a competitive and sustainable steel industry in Europe PDF (266 KB) DOC (140 KB)
Amendments (6)
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F – point 3
Recital F – point 3
• there is fierce competition from third countries not complying with the same level playing fieldwho are not bound by the EU legal framework;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Asks the CommissionCalls on the Member States to immediately and fully deploy EU fundingthe necessary resources to reduce the social impact of industrial restructuring;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that there is a significant gap in industrial energy prices between the EU and its main competitors; recognises that energy prices are the most important cost drivers for the steel industry; believes that the efficient functioning of the single energy market is a necessary precondition if the steel industry is to be supplied by secure and sustainable energy at affordable prices;
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Urges the Commission to reconcile the political goals relating to climate and the environment with the competitiveness of the industry while avoidingand reducing the risks of carbon leakage and relocation;
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Considers that trade negotiations should follow a reciprocalbe undertaken to promote the economic and strategic interests of the Union and its Member States, an approach under which considerations such as access to new markets, access to raw materials, risk of carbon leakages, the level playing field and leakages of know-how are taken into account;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Notes that the widespread dissemination of breakthrough technologies is essential for compliance with the CO2 reduction pathway envisaged in the 2050 Roadmapimproving efficiency and reducing production costs; welcomes the objective of the ULCOS programme, namely to identify and develop innovative ultra-low carbon steelmaking technologies;