Activities of Alyn SMITH
Plenary speeches (269)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 10 April 2019 on the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union (debate)
The UK’s withdrawal from the EU (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 21 and 22 March 2019 (debate)
Latest developments in the cross-strait relations between China and Taiwan (debate)
The UK’s withdrawal from the EU (debate)
The UK’s withdrawal from the EU (debate)
Common system of a digital services tax on revenues resulting from the provision of certain digital services - Corporate taxation of a significant digital presence (debate)
Increasing EU resilience against the influence of foreign actors on the upcoming EP election campaign (topical debate)
Guidelines on the framework of future EU-UK relations (debate)
Guidelines on the framework of future EU-UK relations (debate)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 14 and 15 December 2017 - State of play of negotiations with the United Kingdom (debate)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 14 and 15 December 2017 - State of play of negotiations with the United Kingdom (debate)
Hong Kong, 20 years after handover (debate)
Hong Kong, 20 years after handover (debate)
The situation of the rule of law and democracy in Poland (debate)
State of play of negotiations with the United Kingdom (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 29 April 2017 (debate)
Implementation of the Council's LGBTI Guidelines, particularly in relation to the persecution of (perceived) homosexual men in Chechnya, Russia (debate)
Negotiations with the United Kingdom following its notification that it intends to withdraw from the European Union (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 9 and 10 March 2017, including the Rome Declaration (debate)
Executions in Kuwait and Bahrain
State of the Union (debate)
Outcome of the referendum in the United Kingdom (debate)
Situation in Syria (debate)
Insularity condition (debate)
Bahrain: the case of Mohammed Ramadan
Humanitarian situation in Yemen (B8-0147/2016, RC-B8-0151/2016, B8-0151/2016, B8-0152/2016, B8-0153/2016, B8-0155/2016, B8-0158/2016, B8-0160/2016) (vote)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 18 and 19 February 2016 (debate)
Situation in the South East of Turkey (debate)
Situation in Saudi Arabia and in Iran (debate)
Arms export: implementation of the Common Position 2008/944/CFSP (debate)
Situation in Syria (debate)
Situation in Syria (debate)
Migration and refugees in Europe (debate)
The EU's role in the Middle East peace process (debate)
Iran nuclear agreement (debate)
Iran nuclear agreement (debate)
Bahrain, in particular the case of Nabeel Rajab
Resource efficiency: moving towards a circular economy (A8-0215/2015 - Sirpa Pietikäinen)
Situation in Yemen (debate)
Security challenges in the Middle East and North Africa and prospects for political stability (debate)
Negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) (debate)
Review of the implementation of the Dairy package (debate)
European Fund for Strategic Investments (A8-0139/2015 - José Manuel Fernandes, Udo Bullmann)
Syria: situation in Palmyra and the case of Mazen Darwish
Self-certification of importers of minerals and metals originating in conflict-affected and high-risk areas (debate)
The case of Nadiya Savchenko
The situation of the Yarmouk refugee camp in Syria
Imprisonment of human and workers' rights activists in Algeria
Report of the extraordinary European Council meeting (23 April 2015) - The latest tragedies in the Mediterranean and EU migration and asylum policies (debate)
Alcohol strategy (debate)
28th session of the UNHRC (debate)
Relations between the EU and the League of Arab States and cooperation in countering terrorism (debate)
Rise of anti-semitism, islamophobia and violent extremism in the EU (debate)
Saudi Arabia: the case of Raif Badawi
Humanitarian crisis in Iraq and Syria, in particular in the IS context (debate)
Situation in Yemen (debate)
Situation in Yemen (debate)
Shortage of funding for the UNRWA (debate)
Order of business
Main aspects and basic choices of the common foreign and security policy and the common security and defence policy (Article 36 TEU) (debate)
Situation in Egypt (debate)
Possibility for the Member States to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of GMOs (A8-0038/2014 - Frédérique Ries)
US Senate report on the use of torture by the CIA (debate)
Shortage of funding for the World Food Programme aid scheme to Syrian refugees (debate)
Iraq: kidnapping and mistreatment of women
Recognition of Palestine statehood (debate)
Situation in the Mediterranean and the need for a holistic EU approach to migration (debate)
Human rights in Uzbekistan
Situation in Kobane and the threat of IS (debate)
Situation in Kobane and the threat of IS (debate)
European IS fighters (debate)
Response to Ebola crisis (debate)
Situation in Iraq (debate)
Presentation by the Commission President-elect of the College of Commissioners and their programme (debate)
Presentation by the Commission President-elect of the College of Commissioners and their programme (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019 (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019 (debate)
The UK’s withdrawal from the EU (debate)
Statement by the candidate Commission President (debate)
Protection of animals at the time of killing (debate)
The placing on the market and use of feed for animals (debate)
Situation in the bee keeping sector (debate)
Support schemes for farmers under the CAP - Modifications to the common agricultural policy - Support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development - Community strategic guidelines for rural development (2007 to 2013) (debate)
School Fresh Fruit Scheme (amendment of Single CMO Regulation) (debate)
Future of the sheep/lamb and goat sector in Europe (debate)
Internal market in electricity - Conditions for access to the network for cross-border exchanges in electricity - Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators - Towards a European Charter on the Rights of Energy Consumers (debate)
Animal health strategy 2007-2013 (debate)
Common organisation of agricultural markets and specific provisions for certain agricultural products as regards the national quotas for milk (debate)
CAP ‘Health Check’ (debate)
4th report on economic and social cohesion - Territorial Agenda and the Leipzig Charter (debate)
Monitoring the application of Community law (debate)
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Action Plan for Energy Efficiency: Realising the Potential (debate)
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Conventional energy sources and energy technology (debate)
European Institute of Technology (debate)
Inland transport of dangerous goods (debate)
Dehydrated preserved milk for human consumption - Common organisation of the milk and milk products market - Additional rules on the common organisation of the milk and milk products markets (debate)
Presentation of the programme of the Portuguese presidency (debate)
Palestine (debate)
Roaming on public mobile networks (debate)
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Regional policy (islands and natural and economic constraints) (debate)
Humanitarian situation of refugees from Iraq (debate)
Humanitarian situation of refugees from Iraq (vote)
Humanitarian situation of refugees from Iraq (vote)
Voluntary modulation of direct payments under the CAP (debate)
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Myanmar (Burma)
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Ethiopia
Situation in Gaza (debate)
Uzbekistan
Action programme in the field of lifelong learning (debate)
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The situation in Zimbabwe
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Funding to deal with pollution caused by ships (debate)
Somalia (debate)
ERDF, ESF, Cohesion Fund (general provisions) – Establishment of a Cohesion Fund – European Social Fund – European Regional Development Fund – European grouping of territorial cooperation (EGTC) (debate)
East Timor
Syria: Human rights violations
Seventh framework programme – Nuclear research and training activities (2007-2011) (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Nepal (debate)
IIA on budgetary discipline and sound financial management – Conclusion of the IIA on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (debate)
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Discharges for the implementation of the European Union general budget for the financial year 2004 (debate)
Work of the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly in 2005 (debate)
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Situation in south-east Turkey (debate)
Egypt: the case of Ayman Nour (debate)
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Monitoring the application of Community law (2003-2004) - Better lawmaking 2004: application of the principle of subsidiarity - The implementation consequences and impact of the internal market legislation in force - Strategy for the simplification of the regulatory environment (debate)
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European communication strategy - White Paper
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Situation in the Middle East
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Cambodia: political repression
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Ethiopia and new border conflicts
Preparation for the European Council (Brussels, 15-16 December 2005), including the Development strategy
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Direct state aid as a tool of regional development
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Preparation for the WTO conference
Access to humanitarian aid in Kashmir
Burma/Myanmar
Climate change – Beating global climate change
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Information to air passengers
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Human rights in Western Sahara
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Preparation for the next informal European Council
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MEDIA 2007
The urban dimension in the context of enlargement
Opening of negotiations with Turkey - Additional Protocol to the EEC-Turkey Association Agreement
The Northern Dimension
Tourism and development
Famine in Niger
Basic guidelines for sustainable European tourism
Health and safety at work: Exposure to optical radiation
Television without frontiers
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Human rights in Ethiopia
Patentability of computer-implemented inventions
Structural Funds
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Azerbaijan
Policy challenges and budgetary means
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Motion of censure
Film heritage and related industrial activities
Regional policy
Guidelines for future European Union policy to support research
Alternative forms of energy
Constitution for Europe (continuation)
Strategic political orientations
Financial perspective
Russian pressure on Eastern Partnership countries and in particular destabilisation of eastern Ukraine (debate)
Food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health, plant reproductive material and plant protection products - Animal health - Protective measures against pests of plants (debate)
Financing, management and monitoring of the CAP - European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development - Common organisation of the markets in agricultural products - Direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the CAP - Transitional provisions on support for rural development (debate)
Educational and occupational mobility of women (A7-0164/2013 - Licia Ronzulli)
Fight against tax fraud, tax evasion and tax havens (A7-0162/2013 - Mojca Kleva Kekuš)
Decision on the opening of, and mandate for, interinstitutional negotiations on direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the CAP - 2011/0280(COD) - Decision on the opening of, and mandate for, interinstitutional negotiations on common organisation of the markets in agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) - 2011/0281(COD) - Decision on the opening of, and mandate for, interinstitutional negotiations on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) - 2011/0282(COD) - Decision on the opening of, and mandate for, interinstitutional negotiations on financing, management and monitoring of the CAP - 2011/0288(COD) (debate)
Protection of animals during transport (debate)
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Agricultural product quality schemes (debate)
Agricultural product quality schemes (debate)
Minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime (debate)
Direct payments to farmers (debate)
Delimitation of Less-Favoured Areas in the context of the reform of the CAP (debate)
Contractual relations in the milk and milk products sector (debate)
Farm input supply chain - Imbalances in the food supply chain (debate)
Farm input supply chain - Imbalances in the food supply chain (debate)
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Conclusions of the European Council meeting (8-9 December 2011) (debate)
The CAP towards 2020: Meeting the food, natural resources and territorial challenges of the future (debate)
EU strategy for the Atlantic region (debate)
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Rising food prices (debate)
CAP simplification (debate)
The situation in the beekeeping sector (debate)
European strategy for the economic and social development of mountain regions, islands and sparsely populated areas (debate)
Future of the CAP after 2013 (debate)
Agricultural product quality policy: what strategy to follow? (debate)
Meat imports from third countries (debate)
Meat imports from third countries (debate)
Reports (1)
REPORT on a European Parliament recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on Hong Kong, 20 years after handover PDF (294 KB) DOC (62 KB)
Shadow reports (6)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union and its Member States, of a Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Lebanon, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union PDF (440 KB) DOC (58 KB)
REPORT on the EU relations with Tunisia in the current regional context PDF (312 KB) DOC (122 KB)
RECOMMENDATION FOR SECOND READING on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health ("Animal Health Law") PDF (519 KB) DOC (86 KB)
REPORT on the protection of animals during transport PDF (241 KB) DOC (157 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as regards marketing standards PDF (285 KB) DOC (426 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on agricultural product quality schemes PDF (388 KB) DOC (584 KB)
Opinions (2)
OPINION Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down health rules as regards animal by-products not intended for human consumption (Animal by-products Regulation)
OPINION Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the seventh framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013)
Shadow opinions (5)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the definition, presentation and labelling of spirit drinks, the use of the names of spirit drinks in the presentation and labelling of other foodstuffs and the protection of geographical indications for spirit drinks
OPINION on unfair trading practices in the food supply chain
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the introduction of emergency autonomous trade measures for the Republic of Tunisia
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000 as regards electronic identification of bovine animals and deleting the provisions on voluntary beef labelling
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council Directive 64/432/EEC as regards computer databases which are part of the surveillance networks in the Member States
Institutional motions (65)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION seeking an opinion from the Court of Justice on the compatibility with the Treaties of the proposed Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco, the Implementation Protocol thereto and an exchange of letters accompanying the said Agreement PDF (153 KB) DOC (54 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION seeking an opinion from the Court of Justice on the compatibility with the Treaties of the proposed agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part PDF (151 KB) DOC (53 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Bahrain, notably the case of Nabeel Rajab PDF (292 KB) DOC (59 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Bahrain, notably the case of Nabeel Rajab PDF (382 KB) DOC (53 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Gaza Strip PDF (152 KB) DOC (50 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on executions in Egypt PDF (292 KB) DOC (53 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on child slavery in Haiti PDF (154 KB) DOC (55 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, the case of Oyub Titiev and the Human Rights Centre Memorial PDF (285 KB) DOC (52 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of UNRWA PDF (270 KB) DOC (48 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the Rohingya people PDF (292 KB) DOC (60 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Yemen PDF (294 KB) DOC (58 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Yemen PDF (267 KB) DOC (52 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on combating sexual harassment and abuse in the EU PDF (309 KB) DOC (61 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian situation in Yemen PDF (179 KB) DOC (55 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on executions in Kuwait and Bahrain PDF (155 KB) DOC (79 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on executions in Kuwait and Bahrain PDF (341 KB) DOC (50 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Syria PDF (261 KB) DOC (72 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of Mosul / Northern Iraq PDF (183 KB) DOC (79 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Sudan PDF (167 KB) DOC (89 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Sudan PDF (353 KB) DOC (54 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Bahrain PDF (157 KB) DOC (83 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Bahrain PDF (408 KB) DOC (73 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Bahrain: the case of Mohammed Ramadan PDF (149 KB) DOC (82 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian situation in Yemen PDF (159 KB) DOC (84 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Bahrain: the case of Mohammed Ramadan PDF (258 KB) DOC (66 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Yemen PDF (270 KB) DOC (75 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the systematic mass murder of religious minorities by ISIS PDF (269 KB) DOC (71 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Malaysia PDF (157 KB) DOC (79 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Maldives PDF (285 KB) DOC (84 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Ibrahim Halawa, potentially facing the death penalty PDF (287 KB) DOC (83 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Malaysia PDF (268 KB) DOC (70 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Maldives PDF (195 KB) DOC (76 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Ibrahim Halawa facing potentially the death penalty PDF (284 KB) DOC (81 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the death penalty PDF (155 KB) DOC (81 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Ali Mohammed al-Nimr PDF (159 KB) DOC (80 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Ali Mohammed al-Nimr PDF (132 KB) DOC (64 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s role in the Middle East peace process PDF (283 KB) DOC (86 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Bahrain, in particular the case of Nabeel Rajab PDF (155 KB) DOC (80 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Yemen PDF (155 KB) DOC (83 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Bahrain, in particular the case of Nabeel Rajab PDF (138 KB) DOC (71 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Yemen PDF (268 KB) DOC (72 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Syria: situation in Palmyra and the case of Mazen Darwish PDF (191 KB) DOC (87 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the imprisonment of workers and human rights activists in Algeria PDF (144 KB) DOC (70 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the Yarmouk refugee camp in Syria PDF (145 KB) DOC (70 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Imprisonment of human and workers' right activists in Algeria PDF (141 KB) DOC (61 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the destruction of cultural sites perpetrated by ISIS/Da’esh PDF (324 KB) DOC (77 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on recent attacks and abductions by Da’esh in the Middle East, notably of Assyrians PDF (150 KB) DOC (75 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on relations between the EU and the League of Arab States and cooperation in countering terrorism PDF (142 KB) DOC (67 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s priorities for the UN Human Rights Council in 2015 PDF (183 KB) DOC (104 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the recent attacks and abductions by Daesh in the Middle East, notably of Assyrians PDF (135 KB) DOC (61 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the 28th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) PDF (284 KB) DOC (96 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Memorandum of Understanding between the EU and the League of Arab States to cooperate on counter-terrorism PDF (150 KB) DOC (72 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Mr Raif Badawi, Saudi Arabia PDF (141 KB) DOC (70 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian crisis in Iraq and Syria, in particular in the IS context PDF (151 KB) DOC (83 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Saudi Arabia, the case of Mr Raif Badawi PDF (145 KB) DOC (67 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian crisis in Iraq and Syria, in particular in the IS context PDF (253 KB) DOC (80 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Egypt PDF (253 KB) DOC (77 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on recognition of Palestinian statehood PDF (131 KB) DOC (63 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Iraq: kidnapping and mistreatment of women PDF (125 KB) DOC (55 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on human rights in Uzbekistan PDF (137 KB) DOC (68 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Iraq and Syria and the ISIS offensive PDF (133 KB) DOC (69 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the escalation of violence between Israel and Palestine PDF (131 KB) DOC (66 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Iraq PDF (127 KB) DOC (64 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, notably the situation of environmental activists and Ukrainian political prisoners PDF (179 KB) DOC (59 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Hong Kong PDF (165 KB) DOC (55 KB)
Oral questions (3)
Minor interpellation - VP/HR - Israeli settlement policy PDF (191 KB) DOC (17 KB)
Impunity of Francoist crimes in the Spanish state PDF (196 KB) DOC (27 KB)
A new animal welfare strategy for 2016-2020 PDF DOC
Written explanations (1)
EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (A8-0009/2017 - Artis Pabriks)
. – The decision to withhold consent on the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was taken after considerable thought on the relative merits of the deal and only after its final form emerged from the negotiations. On balance, I could not give my assent to the process or the content of the treaty, primarily over concerns that:•The Investor Court System, while admittedly improved, will still undermine general corporate law by developing a supranational court;•Continuing concerns over the right of the Scottish Parliament to decide on future regulatory standards, especially on environmental and food safety, had not been adequately addressed by the UK in the CETA text;•The opening of government procurement, while welcome, did not adequately safeguard the right of the Scottish Parliament to decide on future public services, given the operation of the present and future devolved settlement;•The European protection of Scottish food and fisheries products was insufficiently represented due to the failure of the UK Government to put this forward in the text;•There remain significant shortcomings in the way that the European Commission has handled the conduct of the negotiations.
Written questions (80)
VP/HR - Syrian security official in Italy despite EU sanctions PDF (196 KB) DOC (17 KB)
VP/HR - Italian arms exports to Saudi Arabia PDF (98 KB) DOC (18 KB)
VP/HR - Situation in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq PDF (103 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Plastic waste and recycling in the EU PDF (5 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Legality of UEFA football clubs in Israeli settlements PDF (99 KB) DOC (18 KB)
VP/HR - EU support for democracy and human rights in Bangladesh PDF (101 KB) DOC (16 KB)
VP/HR - EU support to human rights NGOs in Israeli-occupied Golan PDF (106 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Impact of Brexit on Scotland's Protected Geographic Indications (PGIs) PDF (5 KB) DOC (15 KB)
VP/HR - EU-Egypt Association Council: promoting a plural, independent and free civil society PDF (103 KB) DOC (17 KB)
Consequences of UK leaving Euratom PDF (4 KB) DOC (17 KB)
International status of Western Sahara under international and EU law PDF (102 KB) DOC (16 KB)
EU fishing in Western Sahara waters under the EU-Morocco Fishing Agreement PDF (106 KB) DOC (20 KB)
EU health and food safety inspections in Western Sahara PDF (104 KB) DOC (20 KB)
VP/HR - Egypt: The case of Ramy El-Sayed PDF (95 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Future status of British Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus PDF (5 KB) DOC (16 KB)
EU inquiry into UK assurances given to Nissan to secure investments after the EU referendum PDF (4 KB) DOC (15 KB)
VP/HR - EU position on UK concealment of torture allegations in Bahrain PDF (104 KB) DOC (16 KB)
EU funding for the European Union Youth Orchestra PDF (191 KB) DOC (15 KB)
VP/HR - EU efforts to protect UK citizens unjustly detained in Iran PDF (105 KB) DOC (19 KB)
Meat labelling PDF (101 KB) DOC (23 KB)
VP/HR - Lack of independence and efficacy of UK-funded bodies against torture in Bahrain PDF (106 KB) DOC (25 KB)
VP/HR - Bahrain's detention of Khalil Al-Halwachi PDF (101 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Right of residence PDF (102 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - Reaction to Israel's destruction of development projects funded by the UK, Denmark and the EU PDF (108 KB) DOC (26 KB)
VP/HR - Israel's separation wall in Palestine: legality of EU funding of security firm Elbit PDF (157 KB) DOC (25 KB)
VP/HR - Lack of EU reaction to Israel's settlements expansion PDF (157 KB) DOC (25 KB)
VP/HR - Evictions of Palestinian families by Israeli settlers in East Jerusalem PDF (102 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - Asset recovery in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya: state of play PDF (102 KB) DOC (25 KB)
VP/HR - EU-Saudi Arabia relationship PDF (197 KB) DOC (28 KB)
Merger - SABMiller and AB InBev PDF (99 KB) DOC (25 KB)
UK Renewable Energy Targets 2020 PDF (103 KB) DOC (25 KB)
Compatibility of UK Trade Union Bill with EU standards PDF (101 KB) DOC (23 KB)
VP/HR - European Parliament resolution on armed drones PDF (101 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - EU policy on the death penalty after targeted killings by UK drones PDF (104 KB) DOC (25 KB)
VP/HR - Drone strikes PDF (99 KB) DOC (23 KB)
Microsoft Windows 10 and EU law PDF (99 KB) DOC (23 KB)
VP/HR - Israeli Knesset bill restricting the independence of civil society PDF (104 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - GCC-EU human rights cooperation PDF (102 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - The case of President Omar al-Bashir before the International Criminal Court PDF (197 KB) DOC (26 KB)
Industrially processed trans fatty acids (IPTFA) PDF (104 KB) DOC (24 KB)
EU alcohol strategy PDF (101 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - Bases for European drones in North-African countries PDF (101 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Island air fares PDF (99 KB) DOC (23 KB)
Birds and Habitats Directives PDF (99 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Industrially produced trans fatty acids (ITFAs) in food PDF (193 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - Human rights abuses in Bangladesh PDF (102 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Right to strike PDF (104 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - Inquiry into alleged war crimes in Israel's 2014 war in Gaza PDF (106 KB) DOC (25 KB)
VP/HR - Northern Gaza's EU-funded sewage project destroyed during latest Israel-Gaza war PDF (6 KB) DOC (25 KB)
VP/HR - Israeli settlers using Palestinian child labour for EU exports PDF (103 KB) DOC (25 KB)
VP/HR - League of Arab States Liaison Office in Malta PDF (104 KB) DOC (25 KB)
VP/HR - Prosecution of war crimes in Syria PDF (99 KB) DOC (26 KB)
VP/HR - EU-ICC Action Plan: monitoring of investigations conducted by Israel and Palestine PDF (105 KB) DOC (25 KB)
Tribal people's rights PDF (98 KB) DOC (23 KB)
EU ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women (the Istanbul Convention) PDF (5 KB) DOC (25 KB)
Harmonisation of electricity markets PDF (5 KB) DOC (23 KB)
Tunisia-EU counter-terrorism cooperation and human rights PDF (101 KB) DOC (24 KB)
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EU response to illegal annexations in Ukraine and Palestine PDF (104 KB) DOC (25 KB)
EU emergency response to Malawi floods PDF (102 KB) DOC (25 KB)
Family migration to the UK from non-EEA countries PDF (105 KB) DOC (23 KB)
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VP/HR - Self-determination and statehood in Western Sahara PDF (196 KB) DOC (26 KB)
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Written declarations (10)
Amendments (713)
Amendment 152 #
2018/0191(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The Programme should be more inclusive by improving its outreach to those with fewer opportunities, including through more flexible learning mobility formats, and by fostering participation ofmobility formats, simplified administrative procedures, targeting of beneficiary organisations working with groups under-represented in Erasmus+, youth-friendly and clear information and communication about the programme and by fostering and supporting the participation of local organisations and small organisations, in particular newcomers, youth organisations, volunteer-based and community-based grassroots organisations that work directly with disadvantaged learners of all ages. Virtual formats, such as virtual cooperation, blended and virtual mobility, should be promoted to reach more participants, in particular those with fewer opportunities and those for whom moving physically to a country other than their country of residence would be an obstacllearners with fewer opportunities of all ages, and organisations working with and supporting people from marginalised groups, such as people with an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and LGBTI people. Virtual formats, such as virtual cooperation, blended and virtual mobility, should be promoted to reach more participants and complement the mobility experience.
Amendment 223 #
2018/0191(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The Programme should also enhance the learning of languages, including minority and unofficial languages, as well as national sign languages, in particular through widened use of accessible online tools, as e-learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility. The online tools and portals must be fully accessible in line with Directive (EU) 2016/2102 on the accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies.
Amendment 429 #
2018/0191(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) language learning opportunities, including those supporting mobility activities., and including minority and unofficial languages, as well as national sign languages;
Amendment 629 #
2018/0191(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. All Programme documents shall be available in all the official and co- official languages of the European Union in order to ensure equal opportunities.
Amendment 1 #
2017/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
– having regard to the Joint Communication of the Commission and the High Representative, "Elements for a new EU strategy on China", JOIN(2016) 30 final, of 22 June 2016, the Communication of the Commission "Trade for All", COM (2015)0497 final, of 15 October 2015, and the Council conclusions "EU Strategy on China" of 18 July 2016,
Amendment 11 #
2017/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the European Union and Hong Kong carryout annual high-level dialogue called the Structured Dialogue, which was initiated in 2005;
Amendment 16 #
2017/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas Hong Kong is a member or associate member of more than 20 international organizations including the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), Interpol, Bank for International Settlements(BIS), Asian Development Bank (ADB, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank(AIIB), the International Olympic Committee, International Chamber of Commerce ,International Confederation of Free Trade Unions;
Amendment 18 #
2017/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas Hong Kong is party to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights(ICCPR);
Amendment 19 #
2017/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D c (new)
Recital D c (new)
Dc. whereas the Basic Law sets down protection for human rights and individual freedoms;
Amendment 32 #
2017/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas, during the last 20 years, some journalists and other media workers, often supporters of democrats and expressing critical views, have been forced to resign, moved to cover less sensitive areas and even physically attackedin some cases even threatened with violence;
Amendment 35 #
2017/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Recital M a (new)
Ma. whereas in January 2017 the Environment Bureau published the cross- sectoral ‘Hong Kong Climate Action Plan 2030+’,which following the Paris Climate Agreement sets new targets for carbon emissions reducing carbon intensity by two-thirds and absolute carbon emissions by one-third by 2030 in comparison to 2005 base line;
Amendment 39 #
2017/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M b (new)
Recital M b (new)
Mb. whereas Hong Kong published its first Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (BSAP) in December 2016, which aims to strengthen conservation by increasing protected areas in country parks and marine parks, mainstreaming biodiversity in future planning and development projects, improving knowledge and promoting community involvement;
Amendment 76 #
2017/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point n
Paragraph 1 – point n
(n) to continue threinforce bilateral dialogue with the Government of the Hong Kong SAR on a variety of policy areas, not least through the annual EU-Hong Kong Structured Dialogue, on a wide range of topics and policy areas, such as democracy, human rights, the rule of law, trade, investment, financial services, customs, environment, research and education as well as onsupport the implementation of the ‘one country, two systems’ principle, and to continue annual reporting by the HR/VP and the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on developments in Hong Kong;
Amendment 329 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 e (new)
Paragraph 19 e (new)
19e. Highlights that observer status in the Arctic Council is open to a variety of organisations other than nation states; calls upon the Commission to encourage regions which are particularly impacted upon by Arctic affairs, for example Northern Norway and Scotland, to play a full role in the development of the future of Arctic Policy;
Amendment 117 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 124 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
A mixture shall bear the sales denomination ‘spirit drink’. This sales denomination shall be shown clearly and visibly in a prominent position on the label.
Amendment 132 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Where the origin of a spirit drink is indicated, it shall correspond to the country or territory of origin in accordance with Article 60 of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council16 . _________________ 16 Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 October 2013 laying down the Union Customs Code (OJ L 269, 10.10.2013, p. 1)place or region where the stage in the production process of the finished product which conferred on the spirit drink its character and essential qualities took place.
Amendment 156 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) any other false or misleading indication as to the provenance, origin, nature or essential qualities of the product, on the inner or outer packaging, advertising material or documents relating to the product concerned, and the packpresentation or labelling of the product in a container, liable to convey a false impression as to its origin;
Amendment 189 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 1
1. The registration of a trademark which contains or consists of a geographical indication listed in the Register shall be refused or invalidated if its use would lead to any of the situations referred to in Article 18(2).
Amendment 26 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Aa (new)
Recital Aa (new)
Amendment 27 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas one third of the population lives with less than 2.3 euros a day; Whereas out of Tunisia's population of 10 million over 0.7 million are unemployed, 1 Million are under- employed and each year an additional 50,000 unemployed youth are added;
Amendment 35 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the absence of appropriate legal frameworks for foreigners and asylum seekers in Tunisia prevents the safeguarding of their economic and social rights as well as their right to international protection;
Amendment 71 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Affirms that Tunisia's historical democratic transition, in spite of a dire social and economic situation, call for a much more ambitious EU-Tunisia partnership beyond conventional measures; believes the EU should make more concessions, notably as regards internal markets access, if it wants to play a substantial role in anchoring Tunisia among democratic states;
Amendment 72 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3 c. Believes the EU has been too slow and too unambitious in its response to the Arab spring, including in Tunisia;
Amendment 75 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises the need to support the People’s Representatives Assembly (PRA) given the challenge of enhancing stability in a volatile regional context while deepening democracy; expresses concerns at the lack of means of the PRA thereby hindering its scrutiny of the executive; encourages Parliament’s services to enhance the capacity-building support activities provided to the PRA in the framework of the Comprehensive Democracy Support Approach; recommends the urgent adoption of a budget for Members of the PRA to recruit assistants and advisers, in the interest of all elected members; recommends that Parliament assess the needs in terms of support of the PRA and organise a political meeting at the highest political level, such as a ‘Tunisian Week’, on its premises, in order to foster parliamentary cooperation and express its support for Tunisia;
Amendment 88 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for the continuation of technical and capacity-building support for civil society groups, since these have proven to be of fundamental importance for democratic transition and overall development, government accountability, and monitoring of respect for human rights, including the protection of women; Welcomes Tunisia's respect of international standards regarding freedom of association, which has given Tunisia a leading role in strengthening an independent civil society in the Arab world;
Amendment 100 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Deems it necessary that the Commission and the EEAS provide support for local elections (scheduled in October 2016) and an EU monitoring mission, should it be requested by the Tunisian Government; calls for strengthened support for municipalities in the framework of Euro-Mediterranean Regional and Local Assembly (ARLEM), and by fostering the development of twinning projects in coordination with the Member States; Strongly recommends the adoption of a law on the competences of elected local and regional bodies to ensure a genuine public debate takes place ahead of these elections;
Amendment 104 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for support for gender- balanced policies, for an increased participation of women in public life and the private sector and for the inclusion of young people in political life, especially regarding the promotion of youth participation in local elections; welcomes the legislative provisions regarding youth representation at local and regional elections; Recommends Tunisia reforms its personal status code to abolish discriminatory laws against women, in line with the Constitution's principle of gender equality, notably on right to inheritance, dowry, parenthood, the right to marry, and to abolish the reduction of prison sentences for a husband murdering his wife if she commits adultery; recommends the lifting of Tunisia's general declaration on the Convention for the Elimination of Discriminations Against Women;
Amendment 117 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls for a reform of the penal code, and in particular for the repeal of Article 230, which penalises homosexual practicesity with imprisonment for three years, and is contrary to the constitutional principles of non- discrimination and the protection of privacy, as well as amendments to Law No 92-52 on Narcotics, which propose disproportionate sentences for drug offences, to align it to international standards for the consumption of soft drugs;
Amendment 126 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Encourages best practice standards in the media sector to truly reflect investigative and differentiated journalism; recognises the enabling effects of uncensored access to the internet and of digital and social media; welcomes Tunisia’s vibrant and open online media landscape but calls on the Tunisian authorities to further invest in basic technological infrastructures and to promote digital connectivity and literacy, especially in the poorest areas of the country; Welcomes the adoption of the new information law in March 2016 to effectively protect the right to freedom of information in Tunisia, which should protect the rights of whistle blowers including the journalists involved in the Panama Leaks;
Amendment 131 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Calls on Tunisia to urgently reform its 1978 state of emergency law, currently enforced outside of the Constitution's basic provisions;
Amendment 133 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12 b. Is worried that little progress has been made to overhaul the code of criminal procedures and the penal code to uphold freedom of expression; is worried that several citizens have been prosecuted and imprisoned for alleged defamation, insult of state officials in rap songs or harming public morals, including journalists and bloggers, for expressing their opinions;
Amendment 135 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12 c. Raises concerns regarding repeated cases of torture, by Tunisian authorities, of minors suspected of wanting to join terrorist organisations;
Amendment 137 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. WelcomNotes the Commission’s proposal for a macro-financial assistance of EUR 500 million and calls for a swift adoption by the Council and Parliament; regrets however that this assistance is provided in the form of a loan and not a grant, and hence needs to be repaid; underlines its aim should be to pay back odious debt contracted by the former Ben Ali regime;
Amendment 165 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines the need to address unemployment, especially for young university graduates, and to launch deep reforms to promote growth and employment (e.g. facilitate currency restrictions, access to microcredit, reform of the labour laws) and the diversification of the Tunisian economy; calls on all parties to maintain the spirit of good cooperation to focus on reforms with a view to the inclusive economic development for all territories of the country; Is worried that the most impoverished inland regions representing 35% of Tunisia's population only receive 10% of loans to foster job creation;
Amendment 174 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Calls on the EU to step up its support against desertification in Tunisia; Notes that Tunisians are experiencing a serious shortage of water; Calls on Tunisia to foster sustainable agriculture and eating habits; recommends a land reform to incite farmers to preserve forests and rivers; Recalls that a sustainable development of Tunisia's coastal tourism requires a strong reduction of hotel density in order to rationalize investments and manage the water front;
Amendment 182 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Member States to demonstrate support and political will in order to speed up the recovery of frozen Tunisian assets; welcomes the Council decision to extend the asset freeze of 48 persons by one year; Welcomes the creation of the National Authority against corruption; deplores its limited budget, calls for a more independent nomination of its chair; Recommends the urgent adoption of a law to enhance the Authority, which was created by decree; calls therefore for a full implementation of the Tunisian Constitution, particularly as regards the declaration of assets for certain public figures;
Amendment 190 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls for the conversion of Tunisian debt into investment projects especially for building strategic infrastructures and reducing regional disparities; Calls on EU Member States to allow for a preferential rescheduling of Tunisia's debt and a diversification of debt components;
Amendment 201 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls for EU cooperation to focus more on the green economy and to increase the use of renewable energies as well as better water and waste treatment, especially considering Tunisia’s high potential in the renewable energy sector; welcomes projects such as the depollution of the Lake of Bizerte, the plant roofs of Ghar el Melh or organic waste used for consumption in Beja;
Amendment 214 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Recognises that Tunisian security is weakened by the current internal situation in Libya; notes the building of a wall at a very limited part of the border with Libya; expresses concerns at the high number of Tunisian foreign fighters joining Daesh and other terrorist groups; underlines the necessity to reform the country’s intelligence services while respecting the rule of law and human rights conventions;
Amendment 230 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28 a. Welcomes the inclusion, since the July Counter Terrorism law, of legal protection for journalists to protect their sources, and the criminalization of unauthorized government surveillance;
Amendment 233 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 b (new)
Paragraph 28 b (new)
28 b. Is highly concerned by a number of provisions in the Counter-Terrorism law which endanger basic defence rights, such as the right to see a lawyer from the start of the detention, prior to and during interrogations; Is of the view that Incommunicado detention for 15 days without a lawyer for individuals suspected of links to a terrorist organization is highly disproportionate and violated basic individual rights;
Amendment 234 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
Amendment 246 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Welcomes the EU and the Tunisia Mobility Partnership signed in March 2014 and calls for its rapid implementation; cCalls for the signature of a visa waiver for Tunisia; notes that though mobility partnerships rely on national competences, they are included in the EU proposal within the ENP and recommends that Member States show their solidarity with Tunisia by facilitating visas for entrepreneurs, students, researchers etc.;
Amendment 256 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Stresses the importance of the free movement of people, and supports enhancing mobility within the neighbourhood, in a secure and well managed environment, through visa facilitation and liberalisation, particularly for students, young people, artists and researchers; calls on the Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, to develop possibilities for circular migration schemes which would open up safe and legal routes for migrants; condemns trafficking in human beings, most of the victims of which are women, and stresses the importance of reinforcing cooperation with partner countries in order to combat it; Notes that the delivery of long-term visas with several entries, instead of short-term visas, are best to decrease irregular migration, including through smuggling and human trafficking; Recommends Tunisia amends the 2004 law on the criminalization of individuals who have left its territory without authorization, in accordance with international law;
Amendment 263 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Welcomes the EU-Tunisian partnership in the field of research and innovation, the participation of Tunisia in the Horizon 2020 Framework programme; underlines that Tunisia should become a full participant in the Erasmus + programme in order to develop the further exchange of university students; calls for a ‘positive discrimination policy’ to be implemented for young students coming from less developed regions with incentives to allow their participation in such programmes; Recalls that 40% of university graduates entering Tunisia's job market are unemployed; Calls on Tunisia to readjust and prioritize partnerships to develop skills in foreign languages, engineering, renewable energies, sciences and computer science which have the highest employment rates;
Amendment 6 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recognises that CAP reform as a missed opportunity to introduced measures aimed at addressing the bargaining power gap between farmers and other stakeholders in the food supply chain; underlines that fundamental imbalances of bargaining power between farmers and suppliers on the one hand and manufacturers, processors and retailers on the other remain the root cause of unfair trading practices; notes the domination of the groceries market in Member States by a few major players, forcing farmers into a "price taking" squeeze where they sell at a loss, and limiting viable alternatives to unbalanced business relationships;
Amendment 25 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that the European Parliament has produced five resolutions on problems in the EU retail chain, including three specifically on imbalances and abuses within the food supply chain, since 2009; further notes that the European Commission has produced three Communications, a Green Paper and commissioned two Final Reports on similar subjects within the same time frame; on this basis, declares that yet more analysis on the state of the food supply chain will merely delay the pressing need for action to help farmers fight unfair trading practices;
Amendment 30 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Notes that unfair trading practices in the food supply chain come in a number of forms, including: flat charges companies levy on suppliers as a requirement to be on a supplier list ("pay to stay"); late payments of up to 120 days, well over the 60 day limit ("pay you later"); arbitrary discounts large firms give themselves for paying early or on time; retrospective discounting to outstanding money owed a supplier; retailers forcing suppliers to use certain third party packaging producers which give the supermarkets a fee for the business they receive;
Amendment 33 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Notes DG Internal Market's Final Report on the Legal Framework covering Business-to-Business Unfair Trading Practices, which showed that for the food supply chain, eight Member States have no coverage of key UTPs through public legislation, and only limited coverage in a further four Member States;
Amendment 118 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that several Member States have initiated actions in national law to address the concerns of primary producers regarding the negative impact of UTPs; asks the Commission to assess these national efforts with a view to selecting best practices for application at EU level; notes in particular the Groceries Code Adjudicator in the UK as a potential model for adaptabelieves that competition law under Article 101 of TFEU, is unsuitable as a vehicle for resolving unfair trading practices due to the single-minded focus of enforcement authorities on the interest of consumers at the expense of those higher up the food supply chain, and due to exemptions from competition requirements in clause 3 as long as they lead to lower prices for consumers; believes also that antitrust law under Article 102 is also inadequate for this purpose as the technical requirements for a "dominant position" at EU level;re rarely met, although retailers may in practice hold a dominant position in a specific market situation.
Amendment 146 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that framework legislation at the EU level is essential to tackle UTPs and to address their negative consequences for farmers; points out that due to the existence of cross-border agro-food enterprises and supply chains, coordination of regulatory action at EU level is vital to avoid regulatory arbitrage and loopholes which retailers can use to avoid enforcement, and to ensure a level playing field within the single market; calls for framework legislation to protect all food suppliers, wherever they are located, including in third countries; urges the Commission to consider this when assessing the SCI;
Amendment 161 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – point a (new)
Paragraph 6 – point a (new)
(a) Therefore, calls for an EU framework directive, based on Articles 114 or 116 of TFEU on the internal market, to coordinate the establishment of enforcement bodies and mechanisms in all Member States on UTPs in the food supply chain, linked together by an EU coordination body to provide advice, set standards, cooperate on cross border cases, exchange best practice and to ensure a minimum level of protection across Member States through a common list of outlawed UTPs; procedures in enforcement bodies must enable suppliers to complain confidentially to avoid the "fear factor" and must allow enforcement bodies to start investigations on their own initiative; such public agencies should be sufficiently staffed and funded, and also coordinate with relevant enforcement bodies in third countries;
Amendment 162 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – point b (new)
Paragraph 6 – point b (new)
(b) Such enforcement bodies should be able to impose an appropriate range of sanctions for violations of UTP regulations, including the imposition of dissuasive financial penalties of amounts sufficient to ensure that no enterprise can profit from imposing UTPs.
Amendment 6 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that enhanced international cooperation, determined national action and stable inclusive government in third countries at direct risk from jihadist extremist groups hold the key tois crucial in countering the threat posed by terrorist groups and stemming the radicalisation of European citizens; Stresses that stable inclusive governments in third countries can only occur by addressing the root causes of instability through means of dialogue that is as inclusive as possible with a commitment to core EU values and norms such as human rights, the rule of law, privacy and principles of international humanitarian law;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that enhanced and more effective international cooperation, determined national action and stable inclusive government in third countries at direct risk from jihadist extremist groups hold the key to countering the threat posed by terrorist groups and stemming the radicalisation of European citizens;
Amendment 1 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation -1 a (new)
Citation -1 a (new)
– having regard to the Treaty on the European Union and in particular to its Articles 2, 8(1) and 21,
Amendment 5 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
– having regard to the Guidelines to promote and protect the enjoyment of all human rights by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons, adopted by the Foreign Affairs Council of 24 June 2013,
Amendment 13 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) was created to strengthen the European Union's (EU) partnerships with neighbouring countries in order to develop an area of shared respect for democracy, human rights, rule of law, stability, security and prosperity;
Amendment 17 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the neighbourhood is currently in a state of flux and is lesssince the launch of the ENP the neighbourhood has undergone sudden and deep changes and has experienced an overall deterioration of the human rights situation and a reversal of democratisation trends in most countries, with some rare exceptions such as Tunisia; whereas the situation is far from stable and less secure than when the ENP was launched; ; whereas the main challenge of the ENP should be to facilitate the ongoing transition towards inclusive, accountable, stable and viable democracies;
Amendment 41 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas foreign occupation or annexation remains one of the main obstacles to peace and security in the neighbourhood; whereas the right to self- determination and ownership of natural resources is violated in the territories of Western Sahara and Palestine; whereas the EU has a contrasting approach to cases of occupation, notably in its own neighbourhood; whereas coherence and strict compliance with international law by the EU in relation to cases of occupation or annexation are key to the effectiveness and credibility of the ENP;
Amendment 72 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas differentiation is needed, especially as the EU neighbourhood has become more fragmented than ever, with the countries differing in many respects, including in their ambitions and expectations as regards the EU; whereas the EU's bilateral relations with ENP countries are at different stages of development; whereas the effective use of the "more for more" principle is of fundamental importance in shaping and differentiating the relations with partner countries;
Amendment 149 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that respect for the universal fundamental values of human rights, rule of law and democracy on which the EU is founded must remain at the core of the revised policy, and calls for stronger conditionality on respect for these fundamental values;
Amendment 159 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the renewed policy must be more strategic and coherent, with a real political vision, and politically driven; calls for special envoys to be appointed for the East and the South, with the task of politically coordinating the revised policy, in this regard, on the EU to avoid double standards with regard, in particular, to human rights and frozen or protracted conflicts and must be strictly in line with the international human rights and humanitarian law framework; takes the view that the same principles should apply on these questions to all the partner countries regardless of the parties in power or the geopolitical interests of the EU;
Amendment 208 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that economic reforms must go along with political reforms and that good governance can only be achieved through an open, accountable and transparent decision-making process based on democratic institutions;
Amendment 272 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls, in this respect, for consistent implementation of the "differentiated approach" and emphasizes that the principle of "more for more", which is the cornerstone of the revised ENP, implies also "less for less" for those ENP countries that show no will to undertake the agreed reforms;
Amendment 273 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Insists that the additional assistance provided under the "more for more" principle should be substantial in order to effectively reward and support partner countries which are genuinely committed to and make tangible progress towards democratisation and respect for human rights;
Amendment 319 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines the continuous need to focus on strengthening and consolidating democracy, the rule of law, the independence of the justice system, and respect for minorities and diversitydiversity and the rights of minorities, including the rights of LGBTI persons, the rights of persons with disabilities, and the rights of persons belonging to ethnic minorities; highlights that capacity-building in national institutions, including their national assemblies, together with support for civil society, pro- democracy groups and political parties, will enhance political dialogue and pluralism;
Amendment 327 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines the continuous need to focus on strengthening and consolidating democracy, the rule of law, the independence of the justice system, respect for minorities and diversity; emphasises in particular the importance of promoting the rights of women and their equal participation in political, economic, social and cultural affairs; calls on the EU to ensure the mainstreaming of a gender perspective in all its policies; highlights that capacity-building in national institutions, including their national assemblies, together with support for civil society, pro- democracy groups and political parties, will enhance political dialogue and pluralism;
Amendment 340 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses the importance of developing a thriving, and active and independent civil society in the processes of transformation and democratisation, and of monitoring and identifying threats to independent operation of civil society and taking steps to address these threats; underlines the need to support which includes social partners and the business community for the process of transformation and democratisation; underlines the importance of European companies and their role in the promotion and dissemination of international standards for business;
Amendment 368 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses the need to implementapply effective conditionality in relation to reform processeshuman rights, rule of law and democratic reform; emphasises that the EU cannot compromise its fundamental values and should avoid creating double standards; stresses that countries that are making progress in implementing reforms and following European policy should be granted more substantial support; underlines the importance of fully applying the "more for more" principle;
Amendment 402 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Notes that security and stability are basic concerns in the neighbourhood and that current developments in the region call for a strong security component in the ENP, which has regrettably been missing to date; recalls that universal values should be at the core of this policy in any circumstances; stresses that ENP efforts in the security field should be pursued in a comprehensive manner, taking into account the root causes of the current instability, including the lack of democratic and inclusive governance, widespread human rights violations and impunity, exclusion or discrimination of entire social groups, pervasive corruption and socio-economic inequalities;
Amendment 455 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Reminds EU Member States of their obligations under the EU Common Position on arms exports (944/2008), which inter alia requires Member States to deny an export licence for military technology or equipment to any neighbourhood country, if there is a clear risk that the military technology or equipment to be exported might be used for internal repression, in the commission of serious violations of international humanitarian law, would provoke or prolong armed conflicts or aggravate existing tensions or conflicts in the country of final destination, or be exported aggressively against another country or to assert by force a territorial claim;
Amendment 515 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Calls for increasing efforts to boost regional cooperation in the Mediterranean, through greater political support and a revised role of the Union for the Mediterranean, allowing the Secretariat to fulfil its efforts in becoming an effective and dynamic platform for Euro-Mediterranean dialogue and cooperation; calls for greater articulation between the regional dimension of the ENP and the activities of the UfM; expresses the need to follow-up on the commitments and disbursement of funds for the 29 projects, which have been labelled by the UfM since 2008;
Amendment 587 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Stresses that women's rights, gender equality and the right to non- discrimination are fundamental rights and key principles of the EU's external action; believes that this should be given priority within the European Neighbourhood Policy and that EU assessments should include the rights of the LGBTI community and the integration of minorities in political, social and economic life;
Amendment 595 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Notes that high unemployment, social exclusion, corruption and poverty, combined with the low political participation of women, are root causes of instability, and demands engagement beyond the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Areas (DCFTAs); calls, in this regard, on the Commission to monitor closely the implementation of DCFTAs in order to avoid social and environmental dumping; calls for more transparency and engagement of all relevant stakeholders on the process of ENP policy formulation, notably in the areas of trade, investment, energy and migration; calls for systematic impact assessments of trade and investment and migration agreements as well as of EU assistance within the framework of the ENP, notably in relation to human rights, public services, decent work and social development;
Amendment 1 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
- having regard to Directive 2014/89/EU of 23 July 2014 establishing a framework for maritime spatial planning,
Amendment 23 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas there is a great deal of ignorance about the seas and oceans, their resources and biodiversity, and the ways in which these interact with human activities – whether taking place or still to be developed – and whereas inadequate knowledge on those points severely inhibits sustainable use of the resources concerned and poses an obstacle to innovation;
Amendment 33 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas investments in marine and maritime research and innovation will strengthen the position of the EU as a global leader in the field of maritime policy;
Amendment 63 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls for the development of a unified European maritime industrial strategy which should bring together EU initiatives on all maritime-related sectors;
Amendment 73 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to launch a comprehensive study on the importance and weight of the blue economy for the European Union;
Amendment 84 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for clear-cut objectives and time- frames to be laid down with a view to making data – whether relating to the sea- floor or to the water column and living resources – more accessible and, more fully interoperable and harmonised for information about seas and oceans to be supplied to the public;
Amendment 94 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls for an EU initiative to encourage private companies of the maritime sector to share economically insensitive data for research purposes;
Amendment 106 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Points out that the Member States and regional authorities have a key role to play in developing the blue economy and urges the Commission to support and encourage all forms of cooperation between Member States and regional authorities, for example joint programming initiatives;
Amendment 119 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers the shortage of qualified professionals in various fields of study and activity – including, though not confined to, researchers, engineers, and technicians, to be a huge hurdle that could prevent the blue economy from fully realising its potential; maintains that this shortcoming is closely bound up with the growing disengagement and disinvestment by Member States in the spheres of science and education and with the decline in ththerefore urges Member States and regional authorities to invest in an ambitious social dimension of blue pgrofessional status and social standwth and maritime literacy ing of several of the professions concerned, and therefore calls for thesrder to promote training and access for young people two trends to be reversed without delaymaritime professions;
Amendment 136 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for an appropriate financial framework to be established in order to stimulate the development of the blue economy and job creation, combining and, coordinating and facilitating the access to the financial instruments available – structural and investment funding (EMFF, ERDF, ESF, Cohesion Fund), the research framework programme, and so forth; points out that the instruments should be better geared to the needs of individual stakeholders – public institutions, businesses, especially SMEs, non- governmental organisations, etc. – and the opportunities being offered widely publicised;
Amendment 149 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses the importance of maritime spatial planning for the sustainable and coordinated development of maritime activities;
Amendment 151 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Considers that the implementation of the Maritime Spatial Planning directive in a timely manner will foster investment in the blue economy as it provides the necessary certainty;
Amendment 153 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13c. Stresses in this context the importance of land-sea interactions and Integrated Coastal Zone Management;
Amendment 163 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Considers that environmentally healthy coastal and maritime areas are key for sustainable human activities; calls therefore for the full implementation of the Marine Strategy Framework directive;
Amendment 165 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Considers that the governance of Integrated Maritime Policy should be strengthened at EU and sea-basin levels;
Amendment 204 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Stresses that renewable marine energies are an industrial sector for the future that can combat climate change and EU energy dependence, achieve greater energy sustainability and meet the Europe 2020 targets; points out that in this regard offshore grids between the Member States are of great importance;
Amendment 221 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Emphasises the importance of promoting socially, economically and environmentally sustainable forms of tourism that can constitute a significant source of added value for maritime areas;
Amendment 223 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Believes that a maritime safety "Erika IV" package should be launched to prevent further major maritime disasters; considers that this package should recognise the ecological damage to marine waters in the European legislation;
Amendment 14 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21
Citation 21
– whereas the conflict in Syria, the conflict in Iraq, the crisis in Yemen and, the situation in Libya and the protracted occupation of Palestine and Western Sahara are a major potential source of destabilisation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA); having regard to the junction between the Sahel and Middle Eastern fronts in the fight against terrorism; having regard to the disastrous consequences of such a situation for the security of the whole region and of Europe; having regard to the number of civilian victims and the acts of terror committed against them; having regard to the serious humanitarian crisis caused by these conflicts, causing massive population displacements and creating enormous difficulties for refugees and their host communities; having regard to the difficulties in discerning a political approach and establishing a legitimate and reliable basis for inclusive dialogue with the various parties concerned; having regard to the resulting long-term damage to political and economic development, durable infrastructures and demographic cohesion in the region;
Amendment 31 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 23
Citation 23
– having regard to the escalating crises and conflicts, their ethnic and sectarian dimension, the rise of paramilitary groups and the weakness or collapse of certain states or regimes in the region; whereas the MENA countries and international community have shared security interests in connection with the fight against ISIS;
Amendment 34 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24
Citation 24
– whereas the conflict in Iraq and Syria is exacerbating regional and international tensions, with the risk of political confrontation between Sunni and Shia extending beyond instrumentalization of religion and ethnicity furtheir immediate borders and jeopardising odeteriorating the situation in therse countries in the regiand beyond;
Amendment 38 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 a (new)
Citation 24 a (new)
- whereas most countries of the MENA region may be characterised by a lack of democratic and inclusive governance, widespread human rights violations and impunity, exclusion or discrimination against women and girls, pervasive corruption and socio-economic marginalization of a number of social groups, sectarianism, all of which provide an enabling environment for instability;
Amendment 64 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Calls on the EU and its Member States to address the root causes of the rapidly deteriorating situation across the MENA region, through a holistic and ambitious approach rather than addressing part of the consequences of this situation as embodied in the so-called Islamic State;
Amendment 65 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Reminds the EU and its Member States that stability in the MENA region ultimately depends on the ability to address the legitimate demands of the local populations, notably as expressed during the Arab Spring of 2011; calls on them not to repeat the mistakes of the past and not to view the MENA region through the lens of short-term security threats only;
Amendment 70 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the action taken by the Member States against ISIS in Iraq; notes that this type of operation should be carried out under the auspices of the European Union; to this end, calls on the EU to develop sufficient operational capacity to achieve CSDP target, yet regrets its superficial nature when a more comprehensive response to the region's crisis requires to act against crimes perpetrated by all groups and Governments, notably those of the Syrian Government and other armed groups; stresses however that a response must be found at political and regional level to the challenge presented by ISIS; calls on the EU to facilitate regional dialogue involving all stakeholders, in particular Saudi Arabia and Iran;
Amendment 104 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that the emergence of ISIS isall-out Government repression and the emergence of extremist groups such as the so-called IS are a symptom of the economic, political, social and cultural crisis afflicting the region; calls on the EU, together with the Arab world, to assess the root causes and adopt a global approach through an approachnot only based on security, but also on political, economic, social and cultural considerations;
Amendment 115 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes the allocation of EUR one billion under the EU strategy entitled 'Elements of an EU Regional Strategy for Syria and Iraq as well as the Da'esh threat' , under which EUR 400 million has been earmarked for humanitarian aid; expresses its deep concern that such an approach runs against the principles upon which humanitarian aid should be independent of foreign policy and hence has made the work of European humanitarian organizations even more dangerous in ISIS-controlled territory; calls for special attention to be given to Jordan and Lebanon; is concerned that, as a result of extreme poverty and deprivation, refugee camps may become a hotbed of radicalisation; welcomes the funds for host populations under the new strategy and under the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP);
Amendment 121 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the involvement of the countries of the Arab Peninsularegion in the international coalition against ISIS; urges their governments to redouble their efforts to prevent the financing of international terrorism, for example through including increased surveillance of waqfs and private donors; stresses the urgent need to introduce an effreiterates its call on all countries of the region to prevent individuals, private and publici ent system of penalties coordinated with the LAS so as to put an end to ISIS financing by the Arab world; stresses also the urgent need for a decryption system to deal with clandestine oil sales by ISISities from funding or facilitating funding of terrorist organizations and the Syrian Government's individuals and companies under EU sanctions; stresses also the urgent need for an increased cooperation between customs authorities at the border of Turkey, Iraq and Syria to ensure equipment shipped for mobile oil refineries is not provided to extremist groups or the Syrian Government;
Amendment 139 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. With regard to the authoritarian nature of most of the LAS countries, underlines the need to prevent the repetition of serious mistakes of the post- 9/11 approach to counter-terrorism in particular cooperation and complicity in torture, illegal renditions, kidnappings, and extra-judicial killings which have seriously undermined core EU values and norms such as human rights, the rule of law, privacy and humanitarian law principles;
Amendment 140 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Insists on the importance of expanding the civil society component of the Euro-Arab dialogue as the indispensable counter-weight of any enhanced inter-governmental EU-LAS engagement; expresses its great concern that independent civil society organizations are subject to increasing intimidation and harassment by security officials in a number of member states of the League of Arab States; recalls that an independent and strong civil society is paramount to reinforcing state institutions;
Amendment 141 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Calls on the EU and its Member States to ensure that assistance programmes in the field of criminal justice reform with the LAS States contribute to human rights-compliant investigations and prosecutions; deplores the lack of transparency of certain EU and Member States' programmes in this field and calls on the EU and Member States to make public information about what steps have been taken to ensure that no European support to such schemes contributes to human rights abuses in their target countries and to publish the text of bilateral agreements;
Amendment 152 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses also the importance of regional dialogue with Turkey and Iran; stresses the need to reintegrate Iran into the international community once it has provided definitive assurances and cast- iron guarantees of its intention to develop nuclear energy for civilian purposes onlycommitment to non- proliferation;
Amendment 154 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines that the lack of progress towards a negotiated two-state solution in the Israel-Palestine conflict only leads to further violence and bloodshed and regional instability; calls on the EU to take its responsibility and become a genuine actor and facilitator in the Middle East peace process, including through a comprehensive peace initiative for the region based on the Arab Peace Initiative of 2002; calls on the EU institutions and Member States to take urgent steps to protect the viability of the two-state solution and to create a positive dynamic towards genuine peace negotiations; in this regard, calls on the EU to respond to the expansion of Israeli settlements by applying measures based on international law; calls on the Israeli authorities to immediately halt and revert its settlement policy; stresses that respect for international human rights and humanitarian law by all parties and in all circumstances remains an essential precondition for achieving a just and lasting peace; underlines the particular responsibility under international law of Israel, as the occupying power, to comply with international humanitarian and human rights law;
Amendment 161 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recalls the need to put in place the conditions for a resumption of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian AuthorityUnity Government for a lasting settlement of the conflict based on a solution enabling both countries to live side by side in peace and security; welcomesreiterates its full support to the 2002 Arab peace initiatives and calls on the LAS countries to put them into effect; calls on international donors to honour the commitments made by them at the Cairo Conference of October 2014; expresses again its deep concern over the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza strip following Israel's siege which has affected the lives of 1.8 million Palestinians since 2007; stresses that such a collective punishment is illegal under international law and constitutes a breeding ground for extremist groups and is deeply counter-productive for the future stability and security of the region; is of the view that Israel's continuing occupation of the Palestinian territories plays a significant role in recruiting jihadi fighters, not only across the MENA region but also in EU Member States;
Amendment 177 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Expresses full support for a new common security and defence policy (CSDP) to promote stability and security in the MENA countries, provided the strategic aims and the timeline for such assistance are well established and that adequate human rights and humanitarian law safeguards are in place; points out that the EU and its Member States could play a major role in providing specific training in border surveillance, anticriminal justice reform, counter-terrorism and the prevention of arms’ trafficking and in overhauling security;
Amendment 204 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Emphasises the need for the EU, its Member States and its partner countries to base their strategy for combating terrorism on the rule of law and respect for fundamental rights, as stated in the European Parliament's resolution on anti-terrorism measures of February 2015;
Amendment 205 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Calls on the Council to work on a harmonized, unambiguous definition of terrorism with all the countries of the MENA region, in view of a long-term compliance with the universal standards set by international human rights conventions, notably on the right to a fair trial; expresses its deep concern that a number of MENA countries have misused anti-terrorism legislation against human rights defenders and opposition members; takes note of the fact MENA countries have used counter-terrorism cooperation with EU member states to crack down on political dissidents, as documented, by means of example, under Tunisia's Ben Ali regime, Libya's Gaddafi regime, Syria's Assad regime;
Amendment 213 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the urgent need for a political solution to the conflict in Syria, taking due account of the modemocrateic opposition existing alongside the Syrian National Council and strengthening the moderate Sunni components; points out that no democratic solution in line with the fundamental principles of the Union can be negotiated with Bachar Al-Assad, following the massacres perpetrated by himalleged crimes against humanity and war crimes that have been perpetrated under his command;
Amendment 221 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for any initiative to end the fighting in Syria to take into account the requirements of international humanitarian law; calls on the European Union to step up its efforts to channel humanitarian aid towards the areas controlled by the moderateSyrian opposition;
Amendment 234 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Expresses its deep concern over Syria's deteriorating humanitarian situation four years on; Notes that humanitarian access has been decreasing as a consequence of deliberate obstruction of aid which must be halted immediately; notes with grave concern that the number of people living in areas that are difficult or impossible for aid agencies to reach has almost doubled over the past two years;
Amendment 235 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Reminds that the Western Sahara conflict remains a factor of geopolitical instability and an obstacle to the regional integration of the Magreb region; calls on the Moroccan authorities to comply with UN Security Council Resolution 690/1991 foreseeing a referendum for the self- determination of the Saharawi people;
Amendment 250 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Expresses its deep concern at the situation in Libya and Yemen; stresses the need to maintain itstheir territorial integrity and national unity; stresses that the Libyanse crisies can only be resolved by means of dialogue that is as inclusive as possible;
Amendment 263 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Welcomes the preliminary agreement on the Nile river's flow reached between Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia on 23 March 2015; Emphasises that a jointly agreed use of the waters of the Nile river is fundamental to the security of all the countries involved; Stresses that the EU should be ready to facilitate further dialogue between all parties if deemed helpful to negotiations;
Amendment 264 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Expresses its concern over Tunisia's porous borders with Algeria and Libya which are notably used for drug and arms trafficking; welcomes the latest cooperation between Tunisia, the EU and its Member States in this regard;
Amendment 265 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14c. Stresses the need to ensure accountability for all violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in the MENA region; calls for the ICC to be granted the adequate political, logistical and financial resources to allow it to investigate violations and abuses committed that fall under its jurisdiction; believes that strengthening international accountability mechanisms can dissuade armed forces and armed groups from perpetrating abuses and violations, and calls for consideration to be given to establishing a UN Commission of Inquiry or similar mechanism to investigate grave instances of violations of human rights and international humanitarian law when such crimes are manifestly met with impunity;
Amendment 267 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2 a (new)
Subheading 2 a (new)
Underlines that respect for human rights and basic democratic principles is the strongest safeguard in the long term against chronic instability in the countries of the MENA region
Amendment 271 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the EEAS and the Commission to continue to encourage democratic reforms within the MENA region, notably the EU neighbouring countries; stresses the importance of maintaining the ‘two- thirds/one third' principle for the allocation of ENP funding and effectively implementing the "more for more" principle which should remain a cornerstone of the EU's policy towards the region; in this regard, insists on the need to focus on supporting those countries and actors who are genuinely committed to shared values and to reform, notably Tunisia; calls on the Commission, the EEAS, the Council and the Member States to develop a more effective and innovative political and strategic ENP dimension; welcomes the launch by the HR/VP and the Commission of broad consultation on ENP renewal;
Amendment 291 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Is convinced that cultural cooperation is essential in combating terrorism and any form of radicalism; stresses the utmost importance of promoting cultural and academic exchanges; urges partner countries to participate in EU cultural programmes; calls on the Commission to act on the European Parliament’s proposal for the creation of an ambitious Euro- Mediterranean Erasmus programme distinct from the Erasmus+ programme; encourages exchange programmes to also include participants from MENA countries that are not members of the ENP;
Amendment 303 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses the need to develop an effective common European response by all Member States to jihadist propaganda; underlines the need to send a positive message regarding relations between the European Union and the MENA countries and cooperation between them, including the promotion of common values based on the universality of human rights; stresses the need to ensure much greater visibility for EU initiatives in the region than is now the case;
Amendment 314 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses the importance of developing direct dialogue with civil societies in the MENA countries in order to understand their expectations more clearly; stresses its support for the consultation and enhancement of civil society and new generations within the ENP framework; recalls the importance of election observation missions and urges the European Parliament and EEAS to send such missions to all countries in the region provided the fundamental conditions to send such election observation missions are met;
Amendment 334 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Stresses the fundamental importance of the fight against corruption in MENA countries, not only to attract European investments and to allow for a sustainable economic development, but also to tackle security challenges; underlines the established relationship between transparency, the rule of law and counter- terrorism, which are necessary to address altogether given the often opaque legal and financial systems of MENA countries; calls on the EEAS, the European Commission and EU Member States to increase their cooperation in the field of the fight against corruption in MENA countries, which should be a priority in the fight against terrorism;
Amendment 341 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Regrets that a minimum one-year period is necessary for the release of macro-financial assistance to countries in a very precarious financial situation; urges the European Union to mobilise or redirect funding very promptly; underlines in the context of macro-financial assistance, the need for the EU to adequately assess the socio-economic and human rights impact of the measures requested from beneficiary countries in order to ensure that such assistance does not constitute a factor of instability for example by undermining public services; calls on Arab donors to coordinate aid within the LAS and, as far as possible, together with the European Union;
Amendment 354 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Regrets the deadlock faced by the EU with regard to the Arab Maghreb Union (AMU); calls on the EU to make every effort to assist with the regional integration of the Maghreb countries under the AMU or the geographically broader, Agadir agreements;
Amendment 357 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls on MENA countries to diversify their economies and imports; notes that the great majority of MENA countries trade is with non-MENA countries, while internal trade integration is a necessary step to promote regional prosperity and stability;
Amendment 67 #
2013/2091(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Welcomes the provisions in the new Food Information to Consumers Law which provides for mandatory place of origin labelling for beef, pig meat, poultry meat and sheep meat; calls on the Commission to bring forward as soon as possible legislative proposals to improve traceability in the food chain by making mandatory the labelling, for these meat products, of the place of birth, place of rearing and place of slaughter where these places are different; in addition, calls for legislative proposals on mandatory place of origin labelling for milk and milk products, unprocessed foods, meat used as an ingredient, single ingredient products and ingredients representing more than 50% of a food.
Amendment 71 #
2013/2091(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Believes that convoluted, opaque and long-distance food chains, particularly for processed products, played a major role in causing the food fraud crisis; believes that "buying local", short supply chains and direct sales can offer both quality and guarantees as to the genuine origin of produce, as well as environmental and local economic benefits; calls on the Commission to bring forward legislative proposals as laid out in Regulation 1151/2012 (Quality Products) for a "local marketing and direct sales" label to help promote these markets and help farmers add value to their produce.
Amendment 159 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i – indent 5 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i – indent 5 a (new)
- the need to protect and conserve rare animal breeds, and preserve genetic diversity;
Amendment 174 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 14
(14) ‘disease’ means the occurrence of infections and infestations in animals, with or without clinical or pathological manifestations, caused by one or more disease agents transmissible to animals or to humans; for the purposes of this Regulation, microrganisms that have developed resistance to antimicrobials should also be considered a 'disease';
Amendment 218 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii – indent 4 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii – indent 4 a (new)
- the risk of microorganisms developing resistance to antimicrobials due to the control measures used to combat the disease;
Amendment 271 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
(b) take appropriate biosecurity measures, assisted by professional guides to good practice, and taking into account the risks involved, to ensure the health of those kept animals and products and to prevent the introduction into, development and multiplication within and spread between and from such kept animals and products under their responsibility of diseases, except where that is specifically authorised for scientific purposes, as appropriate for:
Amendment 333 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The competent authority shall ensure that the delegated person or body is independent and free from any conflict of interest as regard the exercise of the specific activities delegated.
Amendment 404 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – point b
Article 24 – point b
Amendment 408 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) The historical experience with diseases in the Member State, zone or compartment
Amendment 445 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – point c a (new)
Article 39 – point c a (new)
(ca) establishing for which of the listed diseases referred to in Article 8 (1)(a), (b) and (c), the disease-free compartments may be established in accordance with Article 37;
Amendment 446 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 459 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) the direct or indirect impact on human health;
Amendment 460 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point e b (new)
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point e b (new)
(eb) the historical experience and potential for the development of resistance by microorganisms to veterinary medicinal products.
Amendment 463 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 464 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 465 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 570 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 84 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 607 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 103 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 608 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 – paragraph 2
Article 103 – paragraph 2
Amendment 615 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 108 – title
Article 108 – title
Derogations concerning identification, identification documents and movement documents for kept animals of the bovine, ovine and caprine species
Amendment 616 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 108 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 108 – paragraph 1 a (new)
By way of derogation from Article 107 (a), Member States may exempt operators from the requirements to identify kept animals of the ovine and caprine species as laid out in Article 4 (2) in Regulation (EC) No 21/2004, replacing this with a requirement to identify those kept animals in accordance with Section A.7 of the Annex of Regulation (EC) No 21/2004, until the animal leaves the holding of birth. When the animal leaves the holding of birth, it shall be identified in accordance with Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 21/2004.
Amendment 637 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 114 – point b – point i
Article 114 – point b – point i
Amendment 638 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 114 – point b – point ii
Article 114 – point b – point ii
Amendment 684 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 152 – paragraph 2
Article 152 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall, without prejudice to the provisions laid down in Regulation (EU) No 576/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 June 2013 on the non-commercial movement of pet animals, be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 253 concerning the prevention and disease control measures referred to in paragraph 1(b) of this Article to ensure that the terrestrial pet animals do not pose a significant risk for the spread of diseases referred to in Article 8(1)(d) and emerging diseases to animals during transport and at the place of destination and when relevant taking into account the health status of the place of destination.
Amendment 762 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 258 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 19
Article 258 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 19
Amendment 767 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 258 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 24
Article 258 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 24
Amendment 769 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 258 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 25
Article 258 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 25
Amendment 770 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 258 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 29
Article 258 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 29
Amendment 771 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 259
Article 259
Amendment 778 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 261
Article 261
Amendment 41 #
2013/0117(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. By way of derogation from Article 94 of Regulation (EU) No […...] [RD], for the measures of Article 36(a)(i) to (v) and (b)(iv) and (v) of Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005, Member States may continue to undertake new legal commitments to beneficiaries in 2014 pursuant to the rural development programmes adopted on the basis of Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 even after the financial resources of the 2007-2013 programming period have been used up, until the adoption of the respective rural development programme for the 2014-2020 programming period31 December 2014. The expenditure incurred on the basis of these commitments shall be eligible in accordance with Article 3 of this Regulation.
Amendment 55 #
2013/0117(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By way of derogation from Article 7(1) of Regulation (EU) No […] [RD], expenditure relating to legal commitments to beneficiaries, undertaken under the measures of Article 36(a)(i) to (v) and (b)(iv) and (v) of Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 and of Article 36(b)(i) and (iii) of that Regulation in relation to the annual premiumRegulation (EC) No 1698/2005, shall be eligible for an EAFRD contribution in the 2014-2020 programming period in the following cases:
Amendment 10 #
2012/2259(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points to the importance of gradualswiftly achieving a European energy market for renewables that would allow alternative energy sources to become competitive on a sustainable basis;
Amendment 16 #
2012/2259(INI)
2a. Condemns those national and regional governments which have cut their financial support to renewables through the Feed In Tariff and other mechanisms; considers such actions detrimental to achieving the EU renewable and carbon emission reduction targets, more costly in the long run due to the financial impact of climate change, and creating uncertainty for investors in renewables;
Amendment 17 #
2012/2259(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 26 #
2012/2259(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the EU to guarantee that the promotion of renewable resources in the production and use of energy will not jeopardise food security or, high-quality sustainable food production, or create grain monocultures for the production of biofuels/biogas;
Amendment 33 #
2012/2259(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 40 #
2012/2259(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Urges Member States and sub- national governments to take advantage of the provisions in Article 21 of the Rural Development Regulation on basic rural services to invest in community owned and run renewable systems for electricity and heat, with local retention and sharing of profits for re-investment in community infrastructure and services;
Amendment 48 #
2012/2259(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the European Investment Bank to create rolling funds through financial intermediaries to provide the necessary start up capital, and technical support, for farm-based and community owned micro-and small-scale renewable electricity and heat generation, the profits of which can be re-invested in additional schemes;
Amendment 51 #
2012/2259(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Calls on Member States and sub national governments with the requisite competence to make the construction of on-farm capacity for generation of renewable sources of heat or electricity, of the farmer's choice, mandatory wherever practically possible; such capacity could include wind turbines, solar panels, anaerobic digesters, wood chip fuel or heat pumps; the renewable generation would either be for on-farm use, or for exporting off-farm to the electricity grid, or both, and therefore would cut farm energy bills and add a valuable additional revenue stream; calls on public authorities to provide the necessary financial and technical support to make this mandate happen;
Amendment 147 #
2012/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes as a principle that animals should be slaughtered as close to their place of rearing as possible, and that EU policies should be conducive to this aim; Believes that given that the Regulation has not fulfilled its aim of limiting the transport of animals, EU policy on the matter should be reviewed, particularly concerning the state aid rules, and should be directed at supporting local processing, small local slaughterhouses and local meat processing plants, based on the supply of animals for slaughter from the immediate vicinity;
Amendment 236 #
2012/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the information on the introduction of a navigation system for monitoring the transport of animals, but is disappointed that this system is being used only to a limited extent in Member States for the purposes of monitoring the transport of animals, and that over half of transport vehicles do not use such a system; calls for Member States to make available funding to encourage take-up of this technology, through Rural Development programmes; believes that such systems would contribute more to improved enforcement if they transmitted data regarding travelling times and rest periods in real time to competent authorities;
Amendment 245 #
2012/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Calls on the Commission to research how new and existing technology can be applied in livestock vehicles to regulate, monitor and register temperature and humidity, which are essential elements for controlling and protecting the welfare of specific categories of animals during transport, in line with the EFSA recommendations;
Amendment 267 #
2012/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Draws attention to the Report's exposure of vastly differing levels of penalties and sanctions for the same infringement in different Member States, ranging from 75 EUR to 2000 EUR; calls for a greater harmonisation of fines and sanctions across the EU to ensure better enforcement of the Regulation;
Amendment 272 #
2012/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Supports the Report's conclusion that guides to good practice should be supported and encouraged to circulate, to ensure that operators are aware of the rules and their responsibilities for enforcement;
Amendment 274 #
2012/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18 b. Notes that the duration and standard of training courses differs greatly between Member States, and demands closer cooperation between the Commission and the Member States with clear EU guidelines to develop better and more uniform training courses for drivers and animal handlers.
Amendment 109 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 36 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 36 b (new)
(36 b) "standardised packaging" means the standardisation of pack colour and the removal of all branding from packaging, with the exception of the brand name which will appear in a standardised font and position on the package. Standardisation can also be extended to pack shape, size, method of opening and other forms of appearance. The relevant legal markings such as health warnings and tax stamps are retained on the package.
Amendment 181 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. For the purpose of protecting public health, Member States may maintain or introduce national rules concerning the labelling and packaging of tobacco products which go beyond the rules laid down in this Directive, including the maintenance or introduction of provisions allowing standardised packaging of tobacco products.
Amendment 21 #
2011/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas fiscal federalism inside Member States has been a great economic success when applied, with a relevant increase in tax self-responsibility both for the regions involved and the central government, and so the possibility to extend this policy to other regions in Europe should therefore be thoroughly studied;
Amendment 34 #
2011/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that taxation is still a matter for national and in some cases regional sovereignty, and that the different structures of theses regions and Member States' (MS) tax systems should therefore be respected; notes that Treaty changes would be necessary in order for decision- making on tax policies to be transferred from the national to the EU level;
Amendment 58 #
2011/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that MS with high deficits will have to increase tax revenues through higher taxes, pursue expenditure reductions, fight against tax fraud and increase public savings;
Amendment 63 #
2011/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Believes that fiscal federalism is the best tool in order to achieve self- responsibility in the tax management at regional level and so entails a higher economic efficiency;
Amendment 65 #
2011/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Believes that excessive deficits at the regional level are sometimes related to a lack of relation between tax revenue and tax expenditure, that at the same time impede the creation of the necessary environment to build a self-sustaining growth model;
Amendment 79 #
2011/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to put forward proposals on corporate taxation, green and consumption taxation, avoidance of tax fraud, good governance and double taxation;
Amendment 137 #
2011/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Acknowledges the fact that fiscal federalism gives incentives to regions to be responsible for their own resources and so can be a useful tool in order to fight against tax fraud;
Amendment 139 #
2011/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 – introductory part
Paragraph 28 – introductory part
28. Calls on MS and regional authorities to
Amendment 217 #
2011/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Stresses that Single Farm Payment entitlements, where based on historical values or when tradable without land, can be bought up at inflated values by investors and speculators for the purposes of an income stream as opposed to active farming; notes that the distortions created act as a substantial input cost and entrance barrier for new farmers; calls on the Commission, the Parliament and the Member States and regions to ensure that CAP reform adequately addresses these problems, and that payment entitlements are available for all farmers for the purposes of active production;
Amendment 5 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the agricultural sector can contribute to further mitigating climate change, and the CAP post 2013 is expected to enhance this contribution; notes, however, that, in the longer run, the emission reduction potential of agriculture is rather limited compared to other sectors that significant greenhouse gas emission reductions can be achieved in the agricultural sector which can lead to a win-win-win situation by increasing farmers´ long term economic and agronomic viability, via increased climate resilience and reduced eutrophication, and lower external costs of pollution for society as a whole;
Amendment 9 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Considers that long term competitiveness can only be achieved by having healthy, biologically diverse agro- ecosystems that are climate resilient and by taking due care of limited and finite natural resources, such as soil, water and land;
Amendment 14 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that emission mitigation efforts are expected to increase demand for bio- energy and stresses therefore that agriculture is not only part of the problem but a solution to it, being a producer of biomass and biofuelcan also offer solutions; notes that special care must be taken regarding turning over land used for food production to growing biofuel crops, in order to avoid clearance of forests and other ecosystems and food price rises;
Amendment 23 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that the action on climate change and the need to ensureclimate change, biodiversity and global food security are dualtriple challenges which need to be pursued together;
Amendment 27 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that careful, internationally concerted approach is needed since EU agriculture is pronthere is currently no EU carbon price for the agricultural sector and therefore tohe carbon leakage, in particular through the asymmetric phase- in of a carbon pricempacts for the EU agriculture sector are very limited;
Amendment 30 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that improved agricultural and forestry practices should increase the capacity of the sector to preserve and sequester carbon in soils and forests; notes that both adaptation to and mitigation of climate change can be achieved by increasing the carbon content of the soil, re-linking animal and arable production, decreasing dependency on oil-based fertiliser and pesticides, while also closing nutrient cycles and making nutrient cycles efficient and non-polluting while ensuring optimal crop growth;
Amendment 31 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that crop rotation, especially combined with conservation tillage, leads to a higher soil-carbon content and therefore contributes to combating climate change;
Amendment 35 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that in order to ensure the cohesion between the common policies, any new regulation or standard imposed climate mainstreaming of the future Common aAgricultural producers by any policy, e.g. animal welfare, should not compromise the low carbon economy targetPolicies is essential to ensure coherence between our different EU 2020 objectives;
Amendment 43 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that the food chain should be shortened and the consumption of locally produced food should be encouraged, including the support for local markets, in order to reduce the transport related emissions of agricultural production; notes that transport-related emissions of agricultural products only represent a relatively small part of the total carbon footprint of these products and therefore agricultural production and product losses also need to be addressed;
Amendment 48 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that there is a need for better management of bio-waste and of agriculture and forestry by- products; notes in this respect the use of animal waste and plant based by-products and processing waste e.g. in biofermenters to produce on- farm energy, while at the same time also reducing farmers' production costs;
Amendment 56 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Supports the financing by EU funds, including the Rural Development Fund, of only energy efficient projects for agricultural facilities, especially of those applying renewable energy sources which can reduce carbon emissions to a level as far as possible closer to zeroclose to zero as possible;
Amendment 64 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that more research funding is necessary to develop and mainstream less energy intensive agricultural methods.nd less polluting agricultural methods, and furthermore notes that low pollution and energy efficient alternatives already exist;
Amendment 66 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Believes that better livestock feed management, including protein crops in arable rotations and increasing the diversity of protein crops in permanent pasture mixes, in order to grow more animal feed on-farm, would reduce dependence on animal feed imports with a high carbon cost; this would also reduce costs of animal feed for farmers, and invest into better soil management, through increasing soil water retention, and also reducing susceptibility to pests;
Amendment 67 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Stresses the need to improve the energy self-sufficiency of farms, through incentives for on-farm renewable energy, such as wind turbines, solar panels and bio fermentation technology, to reduce production costs and increase their economic viability by providing an alternative income stream for farmers;
Amendment 68 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11c. Notes the FAO study "Low Greenhouse Gas Agriculture" from 2009, and its finding that organic agriculture reduced energy requirements for production systems by 25 to 50 percent compared to conventional chemical-based agriculture; stresses that integration of organic techniques into farming have a major role to play in tackling carbon emissions while boosting farm productivity, such as sequestering carbon in the soil, thus increasing soil organic matter content and boosting plant growth fertility, plus increasing retention of water and reducing the need to irrigate.
Amendment 11 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 22 a (new)
Citation 22 a (new)
Amendment 76 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the incorporation of general objectives into the CAP, particularly relating to consumer protection, environmental protection, climate protection, animal welfare and regional cohesion, is in principle to be welcomed but this must not jeopardise the competitiveness of European farmersessential in order to balance society's expectations and competitiveness of European farmers; recognising that long term productivity and food security, especially resilience of agricultural systems to climatic disturbances, depends on due care for natural resources, particularly soil, water use and biodiversity,
Amendment 93 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas at a time of rapid upheaval in agricultural markets and numerous new priority challenges (e.g. EU 2020), farmers urgently need reliability, particularly regarding the financial and political framework, andwhereas the European Parliament has already called for the appropriations allocated to agriculture in the 2013 budget to be maintained at least at the same level in the next financial planning period, in order to enable farmers to respond to the challenges, which will necessarily require a change in CAP priorities,
Amendment 108 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas a two-pillar CAP should be retained, in order to have a comprehensive framework for agricultural and for rural policy, pertaining to farmers, rural populations, as well as national and regional administrations,
Amendment 119 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas for the purpose of direct payments there should not be anybe a fair differentiation in the treatment of farmers according to size of holding and legal form for the purpose of direct payments, although the possibility of introducfarm size, sustainability of farm practices and employment on the farm, including a basic allowance for small farmers should not be excluded,
Amendment 136 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas effective measures should be taken to ensure transparency concerning price margins and a fair and equitable distribution of profits in the food chain,
Amendment 148 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas, because the world economy is becoming integrated more rapidly, trade systems are as rule being liberalised more by multilateral negotiations (the Doha Round)need to take into account the specificities of agriculture and food security and the impact of farming practices on natural resources; whereas bilateral and multilateral international trade negotiations need to take into account these conditions and related non- trade concerns in order to avoid direct and indirect forms of dumping; and whereas in relation to imports from third countries, environmental, animal welfare, plant protection and, consumer protection standards need to be raised to EU level and minimum employment standards should be complied withand minimum employment standards need to be respected at import into the EU,
Amendment 162 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
P. whereas rural development is an important instrument of the CAP and whereas the new programmes should be geared even more strongly to the priority objectives of rural development and of farmers (employment, the agricultural environment, water, climate change, innovation and education), in the face of growing disparities, loss of social capital and cohesion, demographic imbalances and out-migration, is an important instrument of the CAP and should continue to provide multiannual support programmes and infrastructure to support farmers in creating added value for their rural communities, including environmental and cultural diversity, and whereas future rural development policies need to work towards a better territorial balance and offer less bureaucratic and more participatory governance of rural development programmes which effectively support the strengthening and diversifying of rural economies, and contribute to improve the quality of life in rural areas,
Amendment 198 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the communication from the Commission concerning a reform of agricultural policy; calls, however, for the principles set out below to be incorporated in the legislative proposalthe CAP, as it reflects the broad range of challenges which agriculture and rural regions face today: growing global food insecurity, climate change and disturbance to the water cycle, unsustainable management of natural resources, increased fossil fuel dependency, loss of biodiversity and soil fertility, inefficient water use, increased price volatility, downturn in farm incomes and growing weaknesses in rural economies;
Amendment 205 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Takes the view that global food security can only be achieved through improved sustainable management of natural resources and more sustainable food systems, reduced dependence on non-renewable resources, a better balance between crop and animal production and an international framework for fair trade, so that people around the world have reliable access to sufficient, safe and healthy food at fair prices; underlines in this respect that agricultural development must be grounded in the right to food and the right to food sovereignty which allows people and countries to decide about their agriculture and food policy, while acting with international solidarity with populations dependent on food imports.
Amendment 206 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Welcomes the effort of the Commission to involve a wide range of European citizens and stakeholders in the reform process; is aware that EU citizens demand a high quality and a wide choice of food products, including high environmental, public health and animal welfare standards and access to typical regional and local products;
Amendment 210 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Is aware that these expectations often clash with the current model of agriculture which defines competitiveness mainly through rationalisation and low production costs putting existing environmental and quality standards under stress; believes that competitiveness in farming and food production needs to be redefined, including environmental and social standards and the demands of specific local, regional, national and international markets;
Amendment 211 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Believes that the future CAP must strike a balance between society's expectations towards agriculture and a fair income for farmers; stresses that the goals of the CAP can only be achieved if farmers can rely upon a long term policy framework and efficient market regulation so that in the long term prices for farm products cover the costs of sustainable production, including a fair remuneration for their work.
Amendment 212 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1e. Highlights the fact, that - as opposed to the sectors upstream and downstream of primary agricultural production - average incomes of farmers and rural households have continuously decreased over the past decades compared to the rest of the economy, reaching only half of urban households incomes, while processors, traders and retailers have substantially increased market power and margins in the food chain;
Amendment 213 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 f (new)
Paragraph 1 f (new)
1f. Takes the view that farm income is related to active farmers as opposed to turnover which relates to capital and land ownership; calls for a new transparency initiative of the Commission which obliges not only farmers but also farm input industries and food industries to publish their market shares, stocks and profit margins;
Amendment 214 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 g (new)
Paragraph 1 g (new)
1g. Calls for changes in EU competition law which allows and supports farmers in organising themselves in producer groups so as to increase their bargaining power and to establish new forms of supply management;
Amendment 215 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 h (new)
Paragraph 1 h (new)
Amendment 216 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 i (new)
Paragraph 1 i (new)
1i. Believes that future rural development policies must work towards a better territorial balance and that rural regions need less bureaucratic and more participatory governance of rural development programs and enhanced support for strengthening and diversifying the rural economy, especially for regional and local processing and marketing of food;
Amendment 217 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 j (new)
Paragraph 1 j (new)
1j. Takes the view that in the light of these challenges common action is also needed to adapt extension services, education and capacity building, so as to enable farmers and rural communities to contribute to an economically, environmentally and socially sustainable agriculture and rural development in the EU.
Amendment 420 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. In the case of direct farm payments, advocates moving away from historical and individual reference values and calls for a transition to a uniformn area-based regional or national premium for decoupled payments in the next financing period; recognises, however, that the situations in the individual Member States are very disparate, requiring special measures per region, such as the basing of payments on Standard Labour Requirements for certain farm businesses in the Less Favoured Area extensive production regions;
Amendment 458 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. StressWelcomes the need for an adequate basic allowance for small farmers, which Member States can optionally determine in those Member States where these farms help to stabilise rural development; calls for these Member States to decide, in accordance with subsidiarity, what percentage of the direct payments to be incorporated in the new subsidy system should be made available to their small farmers; stresses, however, that this must not hamper the necessary structural changerecognition of the role of small farmers in European agriculture and rural development; stresses the need for an adequate allowance for small farmers including subsistence or semi- subsistence farmers, which Member States should determine based on criteria which take into account the specific contribution of these farms to local food security, employment and rural livelihood;
Amendment 475 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls for Member States to specify, in accordance with the goals of the reform and national rural development programmes, a specific percentage of the direct payments to be directed to small farmers; stresses, however, that support of these farms should not just preserve a status quo but support farmers to improving production and income;
Amendment 488 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for a further simplification of the direct payment system, for example simplified transfer rules for payment entitlements in the event of non-activation, merging of minimum payment entitlements, simplification of the rules governing the national reserve and changes to gear them more to young farmers or reduce them, depending on the transition to the regional/national single area payment, abolition of handwritten cattle registries, an effective and unbureaucratic monitoring system for both pillars and uniform penalties, and an assurance that payment entitlements can be transferred swiftly and efficiently to new entrants, particularly young farmers, to ensure a level playing field, as soon as the reform comes into effect; considers that administrative systems which can be proven to be operating well should be looked upon favourably in the light of the scale of monitoring prescribed;
Amendment 542 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls – without casting any doubt on the results of the 2008 Health Check of the CAP – for appropriations under Article 68 of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 primarily to be allocated for measures to promote territorial coherence and boossupport key sectors (e.g. thespecific dairy and sheep sectors and suckler cows), forpermacrops or crops specific to certain areas), through area-based agri- environmental measures (e.g. organic farming) which to date have not been included in the second pillar; considers that the budget for Article 68 could – subject to contrary results of an impact assessment – cover up to 10% of direct payments;
Amendment 552 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls – without casting any doubt on the results of the 2008 Health Check of the CAP – for appropriations under Article 68 of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 primarily to be allocated for measures to promote territorial coherence and boost key sectors (e.g. the dairy and sheep sectors and suckler cows), for area-based environmental measures (e.g. organic farming) which to date have not been included in the second pillar; considers that the budget for Article 68 could – subject to contrary results of an impact assessment – cover up to 105% of direct payments;
Amendment 560 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Observes that, for historical reasons, farms in the European Union have a very diverse structure as regards size, employment arrangements and legal form; is awarewelcomes that direct payments are moving away from a historical basis to area-based payments and; takes the view that the provision of public goods is independent of farm size; rejects, therefore, measures which discriminate against particular types of farm but should preferably reflect an integrated approach to sustainable agricultural practices, natural resource management, and rural employment; rejects, therefore, measures which are not contributing to respond to the new challenges of agriculture;
Amendment 570 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Believes that second pillar should strengthen the economy and vitality of rural regions as well as support the transition process towards sustainable farming systems including the improvement of local infrastructure for processing and marketing, so that added value no longer leaks away from rural regions;
Amendment 571 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17 b. Believes that the European framework for rural development programmes should improve and decentralise research, training, exchange of agricultural knowledge and extension services; build capacity in programming and running rural development programmes etc.; programming and implementation should focus on local and sub-regional partnerships following the LEADER method; Member States should be obliged to set minimum percentages of rural development money for specific measures (as was the case in the axes approach);
Amendment 601 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Considers that direct payments should be made only to active farmers; realises that, under the system of decoupled direct payments, each farmer who uses farmland for production or who tends it in order to maintain GAEC should receive direct paymentswhere farmers are tenants direct payments should not be paid to landowners, unless they farm themselves; direct payments should also be made to farmers or land managers who actively keep the land in good environmental condition or cultivation; calls on the Commission therefore to devise aoffer this core definition of ‘active farmer’ which the Member States can administerpply without additional administrative effort, while it should be ensured that traditional farming activities (full-time and various degrees of part-time) are classified as active farming;
Amendment 605 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Considers that direct payments should be made only to those engaged in active farmersing; realises that, under the system of decoupled direct payments, each farmer who uses farmland for production or who tends it in order to maintain GAEC should receive direct payments; calls on the Commission therefore to devise a definition of ‘active farmering’ which the Member States can administer without additional administrative effort, while it should be ensured that traditional farming activities (full-time and various degrees of part-time) are classified as active farming and that contract farming arrangements as well as management of common land are taken into account;
Amendment 618 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c(new)
Paragraph 19 c(new)
19c. Believes that agriculture and rural development need distinct policies; therefore agrees that two funds are necessary to distinguish instruments and measures for agriculture and for rural development;
Amendment 619 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 d(new)
Paragraph 19 d(new)
19d. Calls for a fair distribution of CAP funding for the first and second pillars both among Member States and among farmers within a Member State; deplores major disparities in the distribution of these funds among Member States; calls for a system of direct payments which assures equity in levels of payments between farmers and member states tracked in relation to national purchasing power parity; Considers that preserving the diversity of farming and of its production locations in the EU is a central objective and therefore advocates taking account of the specific conditions in the Member States;
Amendment 620 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 e(new)
Paragraph 19 e(new)
19e. Considers that meeting the environmental challenges and providing full legitimacy for public support to farmers requires a comprehensive approach to rewarding public goods. Calls for a coherent system of environmental incentives comprising of: - a solid cross compliance baseline, based on the polluter pays principle; - a farm level mandatory greening component within pillar 1 which consists of a simple package of meaningful good agronomic practices such as crop rotation, farm level green infrastructures, soil cover and nutrient balance; - specific pillar 1 top ups for farmers in Natura 2000 sites, organic farms and for extensively managed pasture and meadows; - a well targeted and well resourced Pillar 2, which should include effective, voluntary, multi-annual schemes to support farmers going beyond basic good practice and contributing to the achievement of EU objectives on climate change, biodiversity and water.
Amendment 622 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 g (new)
Paragraph 19 g (new)
19g. Considers that meeting the environmental challenges and providing full legitimacy for public support to farmers requires a comprehensive approach to rewarding public goods. Calls for a coherent system of environmental incentives comprising of: - a solid cross compliance baseline, based on the polluter pays principle; - a farm level mandatory greening component within pillar 1 which consists of a simple package of meaningful good agronomic practices such as crop rotation, farm level green infrastructures, soil cover and nutrient balance; - specific pillar 1 top ups for farmers in Natura 2000 sites, organic farms and for extensively managed pasture and meadows; - a well targeted and well resourced Pillar 2, which should include effective, voluntary, multi-annual schemes to support farmers going beyond basic good practice and contributing to the achievement of EU objectives on climate change, biodiversity and water.
Amendment 751 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Realises that resources from the first pillar (as for a top-up model) should be used to pay for this environmental component; believes, however, that Member States where direct payments lie below the EU average should be given the option of making the payment by means of cofinancing from the first pillar or instead by means of financing entirely from the second pillar; observes that the Member States must notify the Commission of their decision on the financing by 31 July 2013; notes that individual Member States'’ modulation resources should be used; warns, however, that the transfer of funds to finance the environmental component should not jeopardise support for food production;
Amendment 767 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading before paragraph 27
Subheading before paragraph 27
Amendment 777 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Considers that direct payments are no longer justified without cross compliance (CC) and therefore that the CC system should apply to all recipients of direct payments19;
Amendment 780 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27 a. Affirms that direct payments or support through rural development measures are not justified without cross compliance (CC) and that the CC system should apply to all recipients of CAP payments;
Amendment 783 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27b. Considers that simplification should already be built into the basic approach to the future CAP and that clear legal bases are needed, which must be submitted at an early stage;
Amendment 790 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls, in view of the greater concentration of direct payments on resource protection and environmental measures, for a substantial reduction of the scope of CC; calls on the Commission to make significant progress in simplifying and harmonising rules ononsiders that better resource protection and management should be a basic element in farming within Cross Compliance (CC) as a result of which greater environmental benefits can be attained; calls for CC controls to become streamlined, effective and efficient, exchanging and mainstreaming best practice systems between paying agencies and control bodies, e.g. interoperability of databases and best use of appropriate technology, in order to reduce as much as possible the bureaucratic burden to farmers and administrations; considers that CC should be restricted to standards related to farming, which lend themselves to systematic monitoring;
Amendment 806 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Calls for an end to disproportionate burdens imposed on livestock farming by CC, critical review of certain hygiene and animal marking standards; calls on the Commission to consider simplification for hygiene, slaughter and other regulations applied to SMEs, local processors and pmarticularly for a critical review of certain hygiene and animalketing; calls on the Commission to create a European framework for public tendering rules, public procurement and catering systems so as to support local direct marketing standard short food chains;
Amendment 817 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Calls for a reform of the system of cross-compliance penalties, to replace flat-rate penalties and corrections with a system that is proportionate and targeted; proposes that the EU audit system for cross compliance to be reformed with the aim of achieving controls on CAP payments which are proportionate and represent value for money; expresses the need for dedicated EU resources to help competent authorities develop integrated IT databases for cross compliance work;
Amendment 823 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Considers that the general market orientation of the CAP should be maintained and that the general structure of market management instruments should likewise be retained; be made more efficient; takes the view that market intervention including public stocks, should only be used as a safety net in case of price crises and potential market disruption; Considers that, in view of the completely different conditions which exist in the individual sectors, differentiated sectoral solutions are preferable to across-the-board approaches;
Amendment 884 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Considers that a multi-stage safety net comprising private storage, public intervention, market disruption instruments and an emergency clause would confer the greatest possible benefit; calls foralls for public and private storage and public intervention to be permitted for specific sectors where market disruptions are of limited duration; calls furthermore for a market disruption instrument and an emergency clause to be established for all sectors in common, making it possible for the Commission, under certain circumstances, in the event of crises to take action over a limited period which goes beyond the existing instruments, as a wider application of articles 186 and 187 of the CMO regulation (R.1234/2007);
Amendment 891 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36 a. Highlights the need for improved market regulation in order to avoid further extremes in volatility of food and agricultural commodity prices;
Amendment 892 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 b (new)
Paragraph 36 b (new)
36 b. Calls upon the Commission to improve transparency about the real costs and benefits of different kinds of agricultural models of production, and to assess their global and direct impact, either positive or negative, on other sectors of the economy (health, tourism, water, etc);
Amendment 894 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 d (new)
Paragraph 36 d (new)
36 d. Suggest the creation of a common food market monitoring agency which monitors movements of demand, supply, prices and production costs of food and determine target price corridors which respond to the sustainability targets of overall agricultural production;
Amendment 962 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41 a (new)
Paragraph 41 a (new)
41 a. Calls for the creation of strategic food security stocks on local regional and national level which should be used to counter speculation;
Amendment 963 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41 b (new)
Paragraph 41 b (new)
41 b. Calls for legislative changes in competition law which allows farmers to increase bargaining power and to better manage supply, as well as changes public procurement rules which should include criteria of sustainable production measures, regional products and local food chains;
Amendment 981 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42 a (new)
Paragraph 42 a (new)
42 a. Expresses support for fair contractual practices in the food chain and effective legislative measures to reduce food waste;
Amendment 1009 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. AdvocatBelieves that the 2006 sugar market reform be extended to 2020 in its existing form in order to develop a system for the subsequent period which can operate without quotaneeds to be revised as part of the CAP reform in order to integrate the sector into the overall efforts of better crop rotation and more sustainable production schemes;
Amendment 1034 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Calls on the Commission to investigate whether the current arrangement whereby the wine market organisation ban on planting is to expire should be maintained, in view of anticipated market trendsalso make legislative proposals in order to revise the wine market organisation so as to definitely end the unsustainable and inefficient support for planting and distillation of surplus production;
Amendment 1037 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
Paragraph 47
47. ObserveConsiders that speculation in agricultural commodities should be combatedmust be combated; calls for the implementation of an international ban on financial speculation on agricultural commodities; advocates a worldwide notification system for agricultural public and private stocks; observes that consideration should be given to maintaining stocks of vital agricultural commodities; stresses in particular the alarming effects of price volatility of agricultural products globally on developing countries;
Amendment 1060 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. Is aware of the importance of the second pillar, in view of its environmental, modernisation and structural improvement achievements, but also for attaining political objectives, which should also benefit farmerrural development policies as defined and financed in the second pillar which should continue to work towards more economic, social and territorial cohesion, diversification of rural economies, the enhancement of human, cultural and physical resources and quality of life in rural areas; calls therefore for second- pillar measures to be better suited to their objectives, so that the effectiveness of growth, employment and climate measures and meassupport sustainable farming practices and income generation whilst paying special attention to assisting young farmers, moreover to support appropriate infrastructure for capacity building and communication, as well as processing and marketing of food and other value chains harnessing rural resources for the benefit of rural areas ; supports the provision of affordable services to the rural population and for locanl be increausinesseds; considers that, in tadvocates therefore the fostering of subregional partnerships context, particular attention should be devoted to assisting young farmersand networking to enhance local cooperation and institutions and civil society’s role in local and regional governance, based on participatory and inclusive approaches in planning, decision-making and evaluation;
Amendment 1086 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 a (new)
Paragraph 48 a (new)
48 a. Highlights the importance of rural development to complement the basic good practices supported under the first pillar, with multi-annual programmed measures. These should support the orientation of European farming towards the production of quality food, sustainable management of natural resources and balanced territorial development. In particular, it should address the pressing global challenges such as biodiversity loss, climate change, depletion of water resources and soil degradation. A priority should be given to holistic farm practices that deliver multiple benefits, such as high nature value farming and organic farming;
Amendment 1103 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 b (new)
Paragraph 48 b (new)
48 b. Suggests - given the imperative of those new challenges - to broaden the scope of the current farm advisory system objectives through the rural development policy by integrating a knowledge and innovation system to disseminate innovative farming practices that support the changes towards more sustainable and agroecological production systems;.
Amendment 1122 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 a (new)
Paragraph 49 a (new)
49 a. Despite the importance of an overall European framework, insists that Member States and regional authorities are best placed to decide on the programmes which, locally, can make the greatest contribution to European targets; calls, therefore, for maximum subsidiarity and flexibility to apply for the creation of rural development programmes, organised around the four existing axes; stresses the need for a strong bottom-up local partnership approach in the design and implementation of the future rural development programmes, with additional encouragement for local action groups to take ownership of rural development under LEADER;
Amendment 1144 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50
Paragraph 50
50. Advocates in this connection that the compensatory allowance for disadvantaged areas be retained in the second pillar; considers that it should be ascertained what cofinancing rate appears to be appropriate; calls on the Commission to retain the existing criteria for demarcation of disadvantaged areas taking into account performance of Member States in achieving their own objectives as laid down in pluri-annual rural development programmes; calls on the Commission to carefully adapt criteria for demarcation of disadvantaged areas; recognises that strict and purely biophysical criteria may not be suitable for all areas of Europe, and may lead to unintended consequences in terms of areas which qualify; therefore recommends that the case for socio- economic criteria such as distance from markets, lack of services and depopulation be re-examined, on an objective basis; emphasises that the fine- tuning of criteria must lie with Member States, and regional and local authorities, within the EU framework;
Amendment 1195 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52
Paragraph 52
52. Advocates that, in the case of measures which are of particular importance to Member States, an optional increase of 25% in national financing in the second pillar (top-up) should be possible; notes that this money should be additional to EAFRD funds, and not a replacement;
Amendment 1202 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53
Paragraph 53
53. Calls for abrupt changes in the allocation of appropriations in the second pillar to be avoided, as Member States require certainty to enable them to plan and continuity of financing; nevertheless, acknowledges the need for a fairer and more equal distribution of Pillar II funds between Member States;
Amendment 1210 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54
Paragraph 54
54. Advocates that it should not be compulsory for national cofinancing to come from public funds; considers that at least 10 percentage points of any national cofinancing should come from public funds;
Amendment 1233 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 56
Paragraph 56
56. Welcomes greater coordination at EU level of EU funds; advocates, however, that the funds be preserved as politically autonomous instruments; and calls for the new Common Strategic Framework to ensure full synergy between the other related EU funds, particularly the Structural Funds;
Amendment 1258 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57 a (new)
Paragraph 57 a (new)
57 a. Calls on the EU to play an important role in promoting international agreements for a paradigm shift in agriculture and food systems including action on climate change, biodiversity loss, including crop rotation, soil and water management and animal welfare; this should also be applied to imports from third countries (qualified market access), with due attention to the uneven playing field between the EU and less developed countries and in the framework of fair trade agreements which do not exploit less developed partners;
Amendment 1262 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57 b (new)
Paragraph 57 b (new)
57 b. Calls for the EU to ensure consistency between the CAP and its development and trade policies; in particular urges the EU to be attentive to the situation in the developing countries and not jeopardize the self-supply of food in these countries and the ability of those populations to feed themselves, while respecting the principle of Policy Coherence for Development (PCD);
Amendment 1263 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57 c (new)
Paragraph 57 c (new)
57 c. Welcomes the EU offer in the WTO negotiations to abolish export refunds; calls for the EU to fully abandon export refunds, considering that they cause distortion of external markets while providing no additional benefits for EU domestic farm gate prices; recognises the importance of abolishing export refunds internationally for ensuring food security and sustainable economic development in developing countries;
Amendment 1264 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57 d (new)
Paragraph 57 d (new)
57 d. Calls for the EU to propose the creation of a new multilateral system designed to regulate agricultural commodities markets and trade, based on The Universal Declaration on Human Rights, the principle of food sovereignty, and the preservation of environment;
Amendment 160 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Horizon 2020 will be based on excellence while it pursues three priorities, namely generating excellent science (‘Excellent science’), creating industrial leadership (‘Industrial leadership’) and tackling societal challenges (‘Societal challenges’). Those priorities should be implemented by a specific programme consisting of three Parts on indirect actions and one Part on the direct actions of the Joint Research Centre (JRC).
Amendment 184 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Excellence should be the main driver for Horizon 2020 as a whole. This supposes that excellence is defined independently of any geographical or other precondition. The report promotes the widening of participation in order to stimulate excellence across Europe on the one hand, and the widening of bottom up scientific excellence across the tree pillars of Horizon 2020, on the other hand.
Amendment 198 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point vi a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point vi a (new)
(via) rural science and animal health;
Amendment 286 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) In order to be able to compete globally, to effectively address the grand societal challenges, and to attain the goals of the Union 2020 Strategy, the Union should make full use of its human resources. Horizon 2020 should be a catalyser and a powerful stimulus for completing the ERA by supporting across the line activities that attract, retain, train and develop research and innovation talent. To reach this aim and to enhance the knowledge transfer and the quantity and quality of researchers, human capital building activities, including those focused specifically at young people and women, should be a standard element in all research and innovation activities funded by the Union.
Amendment 344 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 a (new)
Recital 26 a (new)
(26a) To achieve a bigger and better connection between research and innovation, Horizon 2020 should support the transfer of knowledge and technology, paying particular attention to the relationship between research carried out in the public sphere and the productive fabric of the Union, in all of its regions.
Amendment 347 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 b (new)
Recital 26 b (new)
(26b) European local and regional authorities have an important role to play in implementing the European Research Area and in ensuring an efficient coordination of the Union financial instruments, in particular in fostering linkages between Horizon 2020 and the Structural Funds, within the framework of regional innovation strategies based on smart specialisation. Regions also have a key role in the dissemination and implementation of Horizon 2020 results and in offering complementary funding.
Amendment 362 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) With the aim to achieve the greatest possible impact of Union funding, Horizon 2020 is to develop closer synergies, which may also take the form of public-public partnerships, with international, national and regional programmes that support research and innovation.
Amendment 456 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Effective coordination between the three main pillars of Horizon 2020 shall be ensured.
Amendment 532 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15 a Open Access With a view to enhance exploitation and dissemination of results and thereby boost European innovation, free open access to publications resulting from research funded by Horizon 2020 shall be mandatory. Free open access to scientific data produced or collected within research funded by Horizon 2020 shall be promoted.
Amendment 661 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
(e a) the involvement of all interested partners of the entire value chain, including the end-users, SMEs and research institutes, in the partnership;
Amendment 672 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) Union participation in programmes undertaken by several Member States in accordance with Article 185 TFEU, with participation of sub-national authorities where relevant.
Amendment 741 #
Amendment 742 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. EReviews and evaluations shall be carried out in a sufficiently timely manner to feed into the decision-making process.
Amendment 782 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 7 – point d a (new)
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 7 – point d a (new)
(da) Spreading excellence and widening participation shall unlock the potential of Europe's talent pool by giving support to policy learning, networking and training opportunities;
Amendment 869 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 1 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 1 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 2
ERC funding shall be awarded in accordance with the following well- established principles. Scientific excellence shall be the sole criterion on which ERC grants are awarded. The ERC shall operate on a ‘'bottom-up’' basis without predetermined priorities. The ERC grants shall be open to individual teams of researchers of any age and from any country in the world, working in Europe. And tThe ERC shall aim to foster healthy competition across Europe and will ensure unconscious gender bias is properly tackled in evaluation procedures.
Amendment 876 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 1 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 5
Annex 1 – Part 1 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 5
By 2020, the ERC therefore shall aim to demonstrate: that the best researchers are participating in the ERC's competitions, that ERC funding has led directly to scientific publications of the highest quality and to the commercialisation and application of innovative technologies and ideas and that the ERC has contributed significantly to making Europe a more attractive environment for the world's best scientists. In particular, the ERC shall target a measurable improvement in the Union's share of the world's top 1 % most highly cited publications. In addition it shall aim at a substantialn increase in the number of excellent researchers from outside Europe whom it funds, including a sharp increase of excellent female researchers, and specific improvements in institutional practices and national policies to support top researchers.
Amendment 975 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 1 – point 4 – point 4.3 – point c
Annex 1 – Part 1 – point 4 – point 4.3 – point c
The aim shall be to support partnerships between relevant policymakers and funding bodies, mapping and monitoring tools for decision-making and also international cooperation activities. European research infrastructures shall be supported in their international relations activities and consulted in the process of shaping the European strategy for international cooperation in research.
Amendment 1781 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 5 – point 2 – paragraph 8
Annex 1 – Part 5 – point 2 – paragraph 8
The EIT KICs are highly integrated ventures, bringing together partners from industry, higher education, research and technology institutes, renowned for their excellence. KICs allow world-class partners to unite in new, cross-border configurations, optimise existing resources and open up access to new business opportunities via new value chains, addressing higher-risk, larger-scale challenges. It is essential that KICs provide the opportunity for SMEs to fully participate in all their activities: widening participation to new entrants bringing new ideas and in particular increasing participation of SMEs should be part of the KICs strategy for growth.
Amendment 134 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) These rules for the participation and dissemination should also take into account the specific funding needs for SMEs and Small Midcaps, in order to release their full research and innovation potential, with due regard to the specificities of different types of SMEs and different sectors. The rules of participation should in due manner facilitate the shortening of "time-to- grant" to a maximum of six months. Time to grant should be reduced, especially taking into account SME involvement. However, as already seen in the Seventh Framework Programme an attempt at this has created problems as the Commission has decided to do so during project negotiations resulting in hasty decision making especially regarding the consortium agreement with parties having compromise where in the past there was more time for open discussions amongst all concerned. Putting a maximum limit is therefore too restricting.
Amendment 321 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 373 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
The Commission or the relevant funding body mayshall establish a secure electronic system for exchanges with the participants. A document submitted by means of this system, including grant agreements, shall be deemed to be the original of that document where the user identification and password of the participant's representative have been used. Such identification shall constitute the signature of the document concerned.
Amendment 513 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The beneficiary shall be able to exercise the same method for the declaration of indirect eligible costs consistently for all actions under Horizon 2020 in which it participates.
Amendment 586 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 37 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. Independent experts shall be chosen on the basis of skills, experience and knowledge appropriate to carry out the tasks assigned to them. When appointing independent experts, the Commission shall seek to achieve a balanced composition within the expert groups in terms of various skills, experience and knowledge, depending on the field of the action. In cases where independent experts have to deal with classified information, the appropriate security clearance shall be required before appointment.
Amendment 94 #
2011/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title 1
Title 1
Proposal for a REGULATIONDIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on safety of offshore oil and gas prospection, exploration and production activities (Text with EEA relevance)
Amendment 96 #
2011/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title 1
Title 1
Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on safety of offshore oil and gas prospection, exploration and production activities operations(Text with EEA relevance)
Amendment 118 #
2011/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) In order to maintain the effectiveness of major accident risk controls in Union waters, Major Hazard Reports need to be prepared in respect of any significant aspect of the lifecycle of a production installation, including design, operation, operations when combined with other installations, major modifications, and final abandonment. The report needs to be submitted to the competent authority has assessed and then so that the operations may not proceed unless the competent authority has accepted the Major Hazards Report be means of an appropriate consenting procedure.
Amendment 122 #
2011/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) In view of the complexity of offshore oil and gas operations, the implementation of the best practices by the operators requires a scheme of independent third party verification of safety critical elements.
Amendment 136 #
2011/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
Recital 47
(47) Apart from the measures introduced in this Regulation, the Commission (via the Offshore Authorities Forum) should explore other appropriate means of improving the prevention of offshore oil and gas accidents and mitigation of their effects.
Amendment 148 #
2011/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes minimum requirements for industry and national authorities involved in offshore oil and gas operations performed following the award of an authorisation pursuant to Directive 94/22/EC. preventing major accidents and limiting the consequences of major accidents to persons and the environment in the course of offshore oil and gas operations pursuant to Directive 94/22/EC. It applies to industry and any Member State authorities involved in the offshore oil and gas operations defined in Article 2.
Amendment 150 #
2011/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Amendment 169 #
2011/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13
13. ‘industry’ shall mean: private companies or public entities that are directly involved in offshore oil and gas activities pursuant to this regulation or whose activities are closely related to those operations;
Amendment 177 #
2011/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18
18. ‘major accident’ shall mean: an occurrence such as fire or explosion, significant loss of well control or significant escape of hydrocarbons to the environother uncontrolled developments, significant damage to the installation or equipment thereon, loss of structural integrity of the installation, and any other event involving death or major injury to five or more persons on or working in connection with the installation;involving: (i) significant escape of hydrocarbons; (ii) loss of structural integrity of the installation; or (iii) death or major injury.
Amendment 365 #
2011/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a (new)
(a) Operators shall provide the competent authorities, or any other persons acting under the direction of the competent authorities, with transport to or from an installation (including the conveyance of their equipment) at any reasonable time, and with accommodation, meals and other subsistence in connection with the visits to the installations, for the purpose of oversight, including inspections, investigations and enforcement of compliance with the provisions of this Regulation.
Amendment 373 #
2011/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall determine by means of an implementing act a common data reporting format andfor the details of information to be sharedprovision of the information described in Annex VI. This implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 182/20116 paragraph 2.
Amendment 375 #
2011/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3
Article 22 – paragraph 3
Amendment 415 #
2011/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) be initiated to containrespond to any incipident major accident within theinvolving an installation, or within the exclusion zone established by the Member State around the perimeter of the installation, or subsea wellheadthe connected infrastructure;
Amendment 417 #
2011/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) be operated in line with the external emergency response plan where the accident has escalated beyond the installatioand it is necessary to supplement the internal emergency response plan.
Amendment 453 #
2011/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. For the purposes of offshore oil and gas operations, Article 2(1)(b) of that Directive shall be replaced by the following:
Amendment 460 #
2011/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) Operators of planned production installations shall comply in full with this regulation unless otherwise agreed with the competent authority, and in any case no later than within 1 year of it coming into effect.
Amendment 477 #
2011/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – part 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Annex 2 – part 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
(7) a general description of the safety management system by which the intended major hazard risk control measures will be maintained in good effect, including the scheme of independent verification to be selected.
Amendment 546 #
2011/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – part 5 – point 5 – point a
Annex 2 – part 5 – point 5 – point a
(a) a statement fromby the operator after considering the report of the independent third party verifier that the record of safety critical elements and their scheme of maintenance of them as specified in the major hazards report are or will be suitable;
Amendment 75 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) To ensure the sustainable development of rural areas, it is necessary to focus on a limited number of core priorities relating to knowledge transfer and innovation in agriculture, forestry and rural areas, the competitivenessdifferent levels of competitiveness (local, regional, national and international) of all types of agriculture and farm viability, food chain organisation and risk management in agriculture, restoring, preserving and enhancing ecosystems dependant on agriculture and forestry, resource efficiency and the shift towards a low carbon economy in the agricultural, food and forestry sectors, and promoting social inclusion, poverty reduction and the economic development of rural areas. In addition, the encouragement of co- operation and joint actions between farmers, enterprises and rural development networks must be a strong priority to ensure long-term prosperity and sustainability for farming and rural areas. In doing so account must be taken of the diversity of situations that affect rural areas with different characteristics or different categories of potential beneficiaries and the cross-cutting objectives of innovation, environment and climate change mitigation and adaptation. Mitigation action should relate to both limiting emissions in agriculture and forestry from key activities such as livestock production, fertilizer use and to preserving the carbon sinks and enhancing carbon sequestration with regard to land use, land use change and the forestry sector. The Union priority for rural development relating to knowledge transfer and innovation in agriculture, forestry and rural areas should apply horizontally in relation to the other Union priorities for rural development.
Amendment 93 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Member States should be able to include in their rural development programmes thematic sub-programmes to address specific needs in areas of particular importance to them. Thematic sub- programmes should concern among others young farmers, small farms, mountain areas, wetlands, peri-urban areas and the creation of short supply chains. Thematic sub-programmes should also be used to provide for the possibility to address restructuring of agricultural sectors which have a strong impact on the development of rural areas. As a means to increase the efficient intervention of such thematic sub- programmes Member States should be allowed to provide for higher support rates for certain operations covered by them.
Amendment 134 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The development of local infrastructure and local basic services in rural areas, including leisure and culture, the renewal of villages and activities aimed at the restoration and upgrading of the cultural and natural heritage of villages and rural landscapes is an essential element of any effort to realise the growth potential and promote the sustainability of rural areas. Support should therefore be granted to operations with this aim, including the access to Information and Communication Technologies and the development of fast and ultra-fast broadband. Such support should revolve around the principle of community ownership, with investments focused at projects owned and managed by a variety of types of democratic bodies representing the communities themselves. In line with these objectives, development of services and infrastructure leading to social inclusion and reversing trends of social and economic decline and depopulation of rural areas should be encouraged. In order to achieve the maximum effectiveness for such support, covered operations should be implemented in accordance with plans for the development of municipalities and their basic services, where such plans exist, elaborated by one or more rural communes. In order to ensure coherence with the Unions climate objectives the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission in respect of defining the types of renewable energy infrastructure that shall be eligible for support
Amendment 148 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) Producer groups help farmers to face jointly the challenges posed by increased competition and consolidation of downstream markets in relation to the marketing of their products including in local markets. The setting up of producer groups should therefore be encouraged, with the explicit aim of helping farmers improve their bargaining power in the food supply chain. In order to ensure the best use of limited financial resources only producer groups that qualify as SMEs should benefit from support. In order to ensure that the producer group becomes a viable entity, a business plan should be submitted as a condition for the recognition of a producer group by Member States. To avoid providing operating aid and maintain the incentive role of support, its maximum duration should be limited to five years.
Amendment 157 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Agri-environment-climate payments should continue to play a prominent role in supporting the sustainable development of rural areaspromoting a transition of agriculture towards advanced sustainable farming systems, and to respond to agro-environmental challenges in and in responding to society's increasing demands for environmental servicestegrated way, through water management, biodiversity, nutrient recycling and ecosystem maintenance, for example. They should further encourage farmers and other land managers to serve society as a whole by introducing or continuing to apply agricultural practices contributing to climate change mitigation and adaptation and compatible with the protection and improvement of the environment, the landscape and its features, natural resources, the soil and genetic diversity. In this context the conservation, sustainable use and development of genetic resourcesdiversity in agriculture and the additional needs of farming systems that are of high nature value should be given specific attention. Payments should contribute to covering additional costs and income foregone resulting from the commitments undertaken and should only cover commitments going beyond relevant mandatory standards and requirements, in accordance with the ‘polluter pays’ principlempensate beneficiaries for investments in the improvement of the environmental and climate performance of their holding, through tackling the new challenges such as climate change, renewable energy, biodiversity and water and soil management. In many situations the synergies resulting from commitments undertaken jointly by a group of farmers multiply the environmental and climate benefit. However, joint action brings additional transaction costs which should be compensated adequately. In order to ensure that farmers and other land managers are in a position to correctly implement the commitments they have undertaken, Member States should endeavour to provide them with the required skills and knowledge. Member States should maintain the level of efforts made during the 2007-2013 programming period and have to spend a minimum of 2530% of the total contribution from the EAFRD to each rural development programme for climate change mitigation and adaptation and land management, through the agri- environment-climate, organic farming and payments to areas facing natural or other specific constraints measuresNATURA 2000 and Water Framework Directive payments. It shall be obligatory for Member States to offer measures to support crop rotation.
Amendment 175 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) During the 2007-2013 programming period only one type of co-operation was explicitly supported under rural development policy: co-operation for the development of new products, processes and technologies in the agriculture and food sector and the forestry sector. Support for this type of co-operation is still necessary but should be adapted in order better to meet the requirements of the knowledgThe future of farming and the sustainable development of rural areas depends largely on the ability of farmers (particularly small and young farmers), SMEs and rural development networks to co-operate, and to work together in joint projects and investments, to achieve economy. In this context the possibility should be provided for projects by a single operator to be financed under this measure, on condition thatmmon goods which benefit all actors: in contrast to the rdesults obtained are disseminated, thus achieving the purpose of diffusion of new practices, processes or products. In addition, it has becometructive, "race to the bottom" logic of "competitiveness". It is clear that supporting a much broader range of types of co-operation, with a wider range of beneficiaries, from small operators to larger ones, can contribute to achieving the objectives of rural development policy by helping operators in rural areas to overcome the economic, environmental and other disadvantages of fragmentation. Therefore, the measure should be widened. Support for small operators to organise joint work processes and share facilities and resources should help them to be economically vi, environmentally and socially successful and sustainable despite their small scale. Support for horizontal and vertical co-operation among actors in the supply chain, as well as for promotion activities in a local context, should catalyse the economically rational development of short supply chains, local markets and local food chains. Support for collective approaches to environmental projects and practices should help to provide greater and more consistent environmental and climate benefits than can be delivered by individual operators acting without reference to others (for example, through practices applied on larger unbroken areas of land). Therefore, the measure should be widened and promoted, through an 80% co-financing rate. Support in these various areas should be provided in various forms. Clusters and networks are particularly relevant to the sharing of expertise as well as the development of new and specialised expertise, services and products. Pilot projects are important tools for testing the commercial applicability of technologies, techniques and practices in different contexts, and adapting them where necessary. Operational groups are a pivotal element of the European Innovation Partnership (hereinafter ‘EIP’) for agricultural productivity and sustainability. Another important tool lies in local development strategies operating outside the framework of LEADER local development – between public and private actors from rural and urban areas. Unlike within the LEADER approach, such partnerships and strategies could be limited to one sector and / or to relatively specific development aims, including those mentioned above. Inter-branch organisation should also be eligible for support under this measure. It should be limited to seven years except for collective environmental and climate action in duly justified cases.
Amendment 179 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) Farmers are exposed today to increasing economic and environmental risks as a consequence of climate change and increased price volatility. In this context, effective management of risks has an increased importance for farmers. For this reason a risk management measure should be set up to assist farmers in addressing the most common risks faced by them. This measure should therefore support farmers to cover the premiums they pay for crop, animal and plant insurance as well as thMember States should be able to support the start-up and running costs of mutual funds to protect farmers against the impact of animal and plant diseases, and environmental incidents. However, under no circumstances should public money be usetting up of mutual funds and the compensation paid by such funds to farmers for losses suffered as a result of the outbreak of animal or plant disd to subsidise compensation payments to farmers: public money is better used investing in precautionary measures or environmental incidents. It should also cover an income stabilisation tool in the form of a mutual fund to support farmers facing a severe drop in their income. In order to ensure that there is equal treatment among farmers across the Union, that competition is not distorted and that the international obligations of the Union are respected, specific conditions should be provided for the granting of support under these measures. In order to ensure the efficient use of EAFRD budgetary resources the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission in respect of defining the minimum and maximum duration of commercial loans to mutual fundsto prevent disasters from happening in the first place. Furthermore, compensation will only be granted to farmers who have taken the necessary precautions against animal and plant diseases, environmental protection and climate change events. All other instruments regarding risk management shall be dealt with in the Single CMO.
Amendment 200 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54
Recital 54
(54) In order to facilitate the management of EAFRD funds, a single contribution rate of the EAFRD to rural development programming should be set in relation to public expenditure in the Member States. In order to take account of the particular importance or nature of certain types of operations, specific contribution rates should be set in relation to them. Therefore, a 60% co-financing rate should be set for the activities in Articles 29, 30, 31 and 34, and higher co- financing rates should also be available for co-operative actions. In order to mitigate the specific constraints resulting from level of development, remoteness and insularity an appropriate contribution rate of the EAFRD should be set for less- developed regions, outermost regions referred to in the Treaty and the smaller Aegean islands.
Amendment 236 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point t
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point t
(t) ‘short supply chain’: a supply chain involving a limited number of farmers and other economic operators, committed to co-operation, local economic development, and close geographical and social relations between producers and consumers;
Amendment 259 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point x a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point x a (new)
(x a) "innovation": initiatives and activities carried out by farmers, farmers groups, rural communities, NGOs, rural enterprises or public-private partnerships with or without involvement of researchers and academics which facilitate exchange of good practices and know-how and implementation of research and techniques which bring new products, processes and new forms of organisation between the actors into economic use and so contribute to improved living conditions, sustainable practices and income;
Amendment 260 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point x b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point x b (new)
(x b) "community led local development": decentralised bottom-up governance and partnership action at local and sub- regional level which encourage rural actors to plan and carry out multi-sectoral area based local development strategies, promoting community ownership, capacity building and innovation;
Amendment 261 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point x c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point x c (new)
(x c) "small farms": small scale farming units including part-time and semi- subsistence farmers with less than 5 ha or 25% of average farm based turnover of a member state or region;
Amendment 262 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point x d (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point x d (new)
(x d) "non-chemical agriculture": meaning alternative methods of pest management based on agronomic techniques such as through reference in point 1 of annex III of directive 2009/128/EC or physical, mechanical or biological pest control methods
Amendment 264 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point x e (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point x e (new)
(x e) "advanced sustainable farming system": integrated farming practices going beyond existing cross compliance rules (regulations ..xxx) and in continuous progress to improve management of nutrient cycles, energy efficiency and waste reduction, maintaining and increasing diversity of crops, animals and wildlife on farm;
Amendment 265 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point x f (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point x f (new)
(x f) "unsustainable farming systems": farming and animal husbandry practices which repeatedly breach existing cross compliance rules (as laid down in Annex II of the horizontal regulation ) due to the fundamental nature of the farming system used
Amendment 266 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point x g (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point x g (new)
Amendment 268 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. As regards the definition of young farmer laid down in paragraph 1(u), and of small farms laid down in paragraph x(c), the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 90 concerning the conditions under which a legal person may be considered a ‘young farmer’, or a small farmer, including the setting of a grace period for the acquisition of occupational skills, and taking into account the specificities of each member state.
Amendment 280 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) the competitiveness of agriculturefarming within local, regional, national and international markets;
Amendment 296 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) the sustainable management of farming systems and of natural resources, andincluding climate action;
Amendment 298 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) a balanced territorial development of rural areaeconomies and communities.
Amendment 302 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
(3a) maintaining and expanding agricultural employment.
Amendment 308 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – introductory part
(1) fostering knowledge transfer and exchange of best practice as well as innovation in agriculture, forestry, and rural areas with a focus on the following areas:
Amendment 311 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
(a) fostering innovation, new ways of cooperation, and the knowledge base in rural areas;
Amendment 321 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
(2) enhancing competitiveness of all types of agriculture and enhancing farm viability, the functioning of various markets, and enhancing farm viability and sustainable performance, with a focus on the following areas:
Amendment 341 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
(a) facilitating restructuring, cooperation and agronomic improvements of farms facing major structural problems, notably farms with a low degree of market participation, market-oriented farms in particular sectors and farms in need of agricultural diversification;
Amendment 356 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
(b) facilitating generational renewal in the agricultural sector and rural communities.
Amendment 377 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – introductory part
(3) promoting food chain organisabetter functioning of the food chain to improve farm and risk prevention and risk management in agriculture, with a focus on the following areas:
Amendment 384 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
(b) supporting farm risk managementprevention and management through precautionary measures which reduce risks of animal disease and harvest loss:
Amendment 386 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – introductory part
(4) restoring, preserving and enhancing agro-ecological and agro-forestry systems as well as ecosystems dependent on agriculture and forestry, with a focus on the following areas:
Amendment 389 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
(a) restoring and preserving biodiversity and sustainable use of genetic diversity, including in Natura 2000 areas and high nature value farming, and the state of European landscapes;
Amendment 393 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
(b) improving water saving and management;
Amendment 396 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
(c) improving soil fertility and management.
Amendment 399 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c a (new)
(c a) improving air quality
Amendment 409 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
(a) increasing saving and efficiency in water use by agriculture;
Amendment 415 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
(b) increasing saving and efficiency in energy use in agriculture and food processing;
Amendment 421 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
(c) facilitating the local supply and use of renewable sources of energy, of by- products, wastes, residues and other non food raw material for purposes of the bio- economyimproved agronomic practices and nutrient cycles, and the sustainable use of waste;
Amendment 438 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
(a) facilitating co-operation between farmers and rural enterprises, diversification, creation of new small enterprises and job creation;
Amendment 446 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
(b) fostering community led local development in rural areas;
Amendment 453 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
All of the priorities shall contribute to the cross-cutting objectives of improving the agronomic practices and advanced sustainable farming practices, innovation, environmental protection and climate change mitigation and adaptations well as improvement of governance and community ownership of rural development measures.
Amendment 470 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Member States and regions are obliged to ensure a balanced and integrated spread of financial resources among all six priorities. To this end, for each rural development programme, the combined Community EAFRD and national spending on each priority must be at least 10% of the total financial resources available for the programme. Coherence between the different priorities must be guaranteed.
Amendment 474 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) young farmers and new farmers;
Amendment 480 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) small farms as referred to in Article 2 and the third subparagraph of Article 20(2);
Amendment 500 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) measures enhancing advanced sustainable farming systems and High Nature Value farm systems
Amendment 502 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) wet areas referred to in Article 33(3);
Amendment 523 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d b (new)
(db) peri-urban areas;
Amendment 539 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. Thematic sub-programmes may also address specific needs relating to the restructuring of agricultural sectors and diversification of the rural economy and income with a significant impact on the development of a specific rural area.
Amendment 542 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. The support rates laid down in Annex I may be increased by 10 percentage points for operations supported in the framework of thematic sub-programmes concerning small farms and short supply chainadvanced sustainable and High Nature Value farming systems, small farms and short supply chains. In addition, operations supported in the framework of thematic sub-programmes involving co- operation and joint actions between farmers may receive similar additional 10 percentage points. In the case of young farmers and mountain areas, the maximum support rates may be increased in accordance with Annex I. However, the maximum combined support rate shall not exceed 90%.
Amendment 562 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b – paragraph 1
The analysis shall be structured around the Union priorities for rural development. Specific needs concerning advanced sustainable farming systems, biodiversity, water and soil management, the environment, climate change mitigation and adaptation and innovation shall be assessed across Union priorities for rural development, in view of identifying relevant responses in these three areas at the level of each priority;
Amendment 566 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c – paragraph 1 – point iv
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c – paragraph 1 – point iv
(iv) a pertinent approach towards innovation, exchange of good agronomic and agro-environmental practices, the environment, including the specific needs of Natura 2000 areas, and climate change mitigation and adaptation is integrated into the programme;
Amendment 575 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c – paragraph 1 – point viii
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c – paragraph 1 – point viii
(viii) an appropriate approach has been defined laying down principles with regard to the setting of selection criteria for projects and local development strategies, which takes into account relevant stakeholder interests and targets. In this context Member States may provide for priority to be given or for a higher support rate for operations undertaken collectively by groups of farmers;
Amendment 594 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) a separate specific indicator plan, with planned outputs and planned expenditure, broken down between public and private, including the procedures and rules for inclusion of stakeholders and community led local development.
Amendment 655 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Support under this measure shall be for the benefit of persons engaged in the agricultural, food and forestry sector, land managers, rural development associations and networks and other economic actors which are SMEs operating in rural areas.
Amendment 695 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) promote the setting up of farm management, farm relief and farm advisory services, as well asincluding specific coordination to organise cooperation between young farmers, new entrants as well as advisory measures for generational renewal on farms, forestry advisory services, including the Farm Advisory System referred to in Articles 12, 13 and 14 of Regulation (EU) No HR/2012;
Amendment 697 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) promote the training of advisors, with the specific goal of promoting advanced sustainable farming systems and organic farming.
Amendment 708 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The authorities or bodies selected to provide advice shall have the appropriate resources in the form of regularly trained and qualified staff and advisory experience and reliability, shall be independent from private commercial interests and shall be reliable with respect to the fields they advise in. The beneficiaries shall be chosen through calls for proposals. The selection procedure shall be objective and be open to public as well as to private bodies.
Amendment 711 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Advice to farmers shall be linked to at least onthree Union priorityies for rural development and shall cover as a minimum one of the following elements:
Amendment 718 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) one or more of ththe applicable statutory management requirements and/or standards for good agricultural and environmental conditions provided for in Chapter I of Title VI of Regulation (EU) No HR/2012;
Amendment 723 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) the requirements or actions related to climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity, the protection of water and soil, animal and plant disease notification, and innovation as laid down in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No HR/2012; in addition, the promotion of effective recycling of nutrients and non-chemical alternatives to artificial inputs;
Amendment 729 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) the sustainable development of the economical activity of the small farms and new entrants as defined by the Member States and at least of the farms participating in the Small farmers scheme referred to in Title V of Regulation (EU) No DP/2012; or
Amendment 734 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
(e a) the development of on-farm sources of renewable energy and measures to promote energy efficiency and savings;
Amendment 737 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point e b (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point e b (new)
(e b) information services providing transparency on land available for rent or purchase, land ownership and related prices;
Amendment 738 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point e c (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point e c (new)
(e c) specific capacity building activities supporting and preparing cooperation between young farmers, new entrants and farmers beyond the age of 55;
Amendment 739 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point e d (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point e d (new)
(e d) specific advisory services supporting local processing and short distance marketing including the training and implementation of adapted hygiene rules and food safety standards;
Amendment 740 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point e e (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point e e (new)
(e e) specific information and training services supporting young farmers and new entrants in getting access to loans and credit facilities, individually or as producer groups.
Amendment 770 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i – indent 3 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i – indent 3 a (new)
- short and local food supply chains
Amendment 813 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) improve the overall economic and environmental performance of the agricultural holding's production systems as referred to in Article 29, including its resource efficiency and greenhouse gas balance;
Amendment 834 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) concern infrastructure related to the development and adaptation of agriculture, including access to farm and forest land, land consolidation and improvement, energy supplyavings and, water management; or
Amendment 881 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. Support under paragraph 1(a) shall be granted to agricultural holdings, except unsustainable farming systems. In the case of investments to support farm restructuring, only farms not exceeding a certain size, to be defined by the Member States in the programme based on the SWOT analysis carried out in relation to the Union priority for rural development ‘enhancing competitiveness of all types of agriculture and enhancing farm viability’, shall be eligible.
Amendment 886 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. Support under this measure shall be limited to the maximum support rates laid down in Annex I. These maximum rates may be increased for young farmers,; cooperation projects between small farmers to improve the sustainable productivity of their holdings and to diversify into alternative sources of revenue including processing; farmers or groups of farmers investing into agro- ecological production systems; collective investments and integrated projects involving support under more than one measure, investments in areas facing significant natural constraints as referred to in Article 33(3) and operations supported in the framework of the EIP for agricultural productivity and sustainability in accordance with the support rates laid down in Annex I. However, the maximum combined support rate may not exceed 90%.
Amendment 907 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) investments in preventive actions aimed at reducing the risks and consequences of probable natural disasters and catastrophic events;
Amendment 920 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) young farmers and new entrants;
Amendment 927 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) community led local development partnerships and other non-agricultural activities in rural areas;
Amendment 932 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) the development of and co-operation between small farms;
Amendment 935 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) investments in community led local development partnerships and other non- agricultural activities;
Amendment 940 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 959 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Support under paragraph 1(a)(i) shall be granted to young farmers and new entrants to farming.
Amendment 967 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Support under paragraph 1(a)(ii) shall be granted to farmers or members of the farm household diversifying into non- agricultural activities and, to non- agricultural micro- and small- enterprises in rural areas, to community led local development partnerships, local action groups, and other rural development associations and networks.
Amendment 982 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Support under paragraph 1(a)(iii) shall be granted to small farms as defined by this Regulation and Member States.
Amendment 997 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 5
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 5
Amendment 1004 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Support under paragraph 1(a) shall be conditional on the submission of a business plan, including an impact assessment for environmental performance. Implementation of the business plan has to start within six months from the date of the decision granting the aid.
Amendment 1011 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall define upper and lower thresholds for allowing agricultural holdings access to support under paragraphs 1(a)(i) and 1(a)(iii) respectively. The lower threshold for support under paragraph 1(a)(i) shall be significantly higher than the upper threshold for support under paragraph 1(a)(iii). These thresholds shall take into account co-operation between small farms. Support shall, however, be limited to holdings coming under the definition of micro- and small- enterprises.
Amendment 1020 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 7
Article 20 – paragraph 7
Amendment 1038 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) investments in the creation, improvement or expansion of all types of small scale infrastructure, including investments in decentralised energy saving measures and renewable energy;
Amendment 1042 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) investments in the setting-up, improvement or expansion of local basic services for the rural population, including leisure and culture, and the related infrastructure, with priority investment in community led local development initiatives owned, governed and controlled by the community, through ownership models such as local associations and community trusts, with democratic management by and participation of the local population ;
Amendment 1074 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. Support under this measure shall only concern small-scale infrastructure, as defined by each Member State in the programme. However, rural development programmes may provide for specific derogations from this rule for investments in broadband and renewable energy. A similar derogation may be provided for investments in renewable energy and energy savings infrastructure, if the project is subject to community ownership and control, with the community in question participating in revenue sharing. In this case, clear criteria ensuring complementarity with support under other Union instruments shall be provided.
Amendment 1134 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2
2. Both agricultural and non-agricultural land shall be eligible. Species planted shall be adapted to the environmental and climatic conditions of the area and answer to minimum environmental requirements, with a preference where possible for native species. No support shall be granted for the planting of short rotation coppice, Christmas trees or fast growing trees for energy production. In areas where afforestation is made difficult by severe pedo-climatic conditions support may be provided for planting other perennial woody species such as shrubs or bushes suitable to the local conditions.
Amendment 1255 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) ensuring fair prices for producers in the organisation, through strengthening their bargaining power in the food chain;
Amendment 1276 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Support shall be granted to producer groups which are officially recognised by the Member States’ competent authority on the basis of a business plan. It shall be limited to producer groups coming under the definition of SMEmicro/small enterprises.
Amendment 1278 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Support shall be targeted at such producer organisations where the members control policy, either through majority voting rights or through majority membership on the governing board.
Amendment 1289 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall make support under this measure available throughout their territories, in accordance with their national, regional or local specific needs and priorities. Inclusion of this measure in rural development programmes shall be compulsory. These measures shall include support for crop rotation, the inclusion of protein crops in the rotation, the improvement of perennial cultivations, and the use of biological pest control methods as a means of reducing or mitigate pests such as the use of natural plant strengtheners and natural enemies;
Amendment 1292 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 2
2. Agri-environment-climate payments shall be granted to farmers, groups of farmers or groups of farmers and other land-managers who undertake, on a voluntary basis, to carry out opeadopt farming practices and environmental management tools which respond to agro- environmental challenges in an integrated way. Priority shall be given to transition into organic farming and advanced sustainable farming systems. Agri- environmental programmes should target examples of best practions consisting of one or more agri- environment-climate commitments on agricultural landce in soil management, water management, biodiversity, nutrient recycling and ecosystem maintenance (the "forerunner principle"), prioritise investment in these techniques, and seek to spread best practice throughout the territory of the programme. Climate schemes shall be targeted at improving the greenhouse gas reduction performance of the entire agricultural holding or farm system. Where duly justified to achieve environmental objectives, agri- environment-climate payments may be granted to other land-managers or groups of other land-managers. Member states should give priority to existing agro- environmental measures which have proven high environmental performance.
Amendment 1330 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 6
Article 29 – paragraph 6
6. Payments shall be granted annually and shall compensatereward beneficiaries for all or part of the additional costs and income foregone resulting from the commitments madeefforts made in improving the environmental and climate performance of the holding, with a particular focus on investments which address the new challenges of climate change, renewable energy, water and soil management, and biodiversity. Where necessary they may also cover transaction costs to a value of up to 20% of the premium paid for the agri- environment- climate commitments. Where commitments are undertaken by groups of farmers, the maximum level shall be 30%.
Amendment 1340 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 9
Article 29 – paragraph 9
9. Support mayshall be provided for the conservation and sustainable use and development of genetic resourcesdiversity in agriculture for operations not covered by the provisions under paragraphs 1 to 8. It shall be mandatory for rural development programmes to offer such support.
Amendment 1346 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 1
1. Support under this measure shall be granted, per hectare of UAA, to farmers or groups of farmers who undertake, on a voluntary basis to convert to or maintain organic farming practices and methods as defined in Council Regulation (EC) No 834/200735. It shall be mandatory for rural development programmes to offer this measure.
Amendment 1363 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Member States shall set out in their rural development programmes how this measure can be combined with additional measures in the regulation, with specific reference to articles 17, 18, 28, 29, 31, 36 to provide coherent policy frameworks for the expansion of organic farming.
Amendment 1460 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 1
1. Animal welfare payments under this measure shall be granted to farmers who undertake, on a voluntary basis, to carry out operations consisting of one or more animal welfare commitments. It shall be mandatory for rural development programmes to offer this measure.
Amendment 1463 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Those commitments shall be undertaken for a renewable period of one yearas a general rule for a period between five and seven years. Where necessary and justified, a longer period shall be determined.
Amendment 1487 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) co-operation approaches among different actors in the Union agriculture andfarmers, rural enterprises and rural development associations and networks with a special attention to small farmers and micro/small enterprises as well as different actors in local and regional food chains, forestry sector and among other actors that contribute to achieving the objectives and priorities of rural development policy, including inter-branch organisations;
Amendment 1506 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) horizontal and vertical co-operation among supply chain actors for the establishment of logistic platforms to promote short supply chains and, local markets and strengthened added value for producers in the supply chain;
Amendment 1526 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) collective approaches to agro- ecological systems, environmental projects and ongoing environmental practices;
Amendment 1546 #
Amendment 1593 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38
Article 38
Amendment 1609 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Support under this measure shall cover administrative and technical assistance to mutual funds which pay financial compensations to farmers for economic losses caused by the outbreak of an animal or plant disease or an environmental incident. In order to be eligible for support the mutual fund concerned shall:
Amendment 1610 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2
Article 39 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall define the rules for the constitution and management of the mutual funds, in particular for the granting of compensation payments to farmers in the event of crisis and for the administration and monitoring of compliance with these rules. However, as a general rule, farmers will only be eligible for compensation if they have taken all necessary precautionary measures to improve the resilience of their holding against environmental degradation, animal and plant diseases, and climate change events
Amendment 1613 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 39 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The financial contributions referred to in Article 37(1)(b)from all public funds, such as the EAFRD, and national and regional funding, to the mutual funds may only relate to:
Amendment 1615 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 39 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the amounts paid by the mutual fund as financial compensation to farmers. In addition, the financial contribution may relate to interedministrative costs on commercial loans taken out by the mutual fund for the purpose of paying the financial compensation to farmers in case of crisisf running the mutual fund.
Amendment 1622 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 39 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
No contribution by public funds shall be made to initial capital stock. No contributions by public funds shall be made to the amounts paid by the mutual fund as financial compensation to farmers.
Amendment 1623 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 4
Article 39 – paragraph 4
4. As regards animal diseases, financial compensation under Article 37(1)(b) may only be granted in respect of diseases mentioned in the list of animal diseases established by the World Organisation for Animal Health and/or in the Annex to Decision 90/424/EEC.which do not occur due to unsustainable systems like industrial farming and monocultures
Amendment 1626 #
Amendment 1675 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) actions promoting local participation in planning and implementing of improved medical care, education, cultural activities, and other fields of local public services
Amendment 1690 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1
Article 46 – paragraph 1
1. In order to be eligible for EAFRD support investment operations shall be preceded by an assessment of the expected environmental impact in accordance with legislation specific to that kind of investment where the investment is likely to have negative effects on the environment. Member States shall give priority to investments which substantially improve environmental, climate and animal welfare performance of the holdings, which help diversify the income streams of farmers, and where groups of farmers, enterprises and rural development associations and networks engage in joint activities and investments.
Amendment 1691 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the construction, acquisition, including leasing, or improvement of immovable property;, giving priority to energy saving and climate friendly construction materials
Amendment 1692 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the purchase or lease purchase of new machinery and equipment including computing software up to the market value of the asset; these investments must take into account the best energy efficiency standards and must respond to the challenges of climate change and the loss of biodiversity and soil fertility;
Amendment 1693 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the purchase or lease purchase of new machinery and equipment including computing software up to the market value of the asset;
Amendment 1707 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 3
Article 46 – paragraph 3
3. In the case of irrigation, (a) for existing equipment and for the modernisation of storage and transport infrastructures, only investments that lead to a reduction of previous water use by at least 10% shall be considered as eligible expenditure; for the modernisation of equipment and parcel irrigation practices, only investments that lead to a reduction of previous water use by at least 25% shall be considered as eligible expenditure. By way of derogation, in the Member States that adhered to the Union from 2004 onwards investments in new irrigation installations can be considered eligible expenditure in cases where an environmental analysis provides evidence that the investment concerned is sustainable and has no negative environmental impact. (b) investments in new irrigation installations may be considered as admissible expenditure where they form part of a territorial climate change adaptation strategy, i.e. one based solely on the choice of water-efficient systems and equipment.
Amendment 1763 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 53 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) collect, consolidate and disseminate good practice relevant to innovation and knowledge exchange;
Amendment 1854 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 61 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) promote a resource efficient and energy saving, productive, low emission, climate friendly and resilient agricultural sector, working in harmony with the essential natural resources on which farming depends;
Amendment 1862 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 61 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) improve processes to preserve the environment, promote agro-ecological production systems, adapt to climate change and mitigate it;
Amendment 1864 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 61 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) build bridges between cutting-edge research knowledge, local know-how, and technology and farmers, rural communities, businesses and advisory services.
Amendment 1887 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 62 – paragraph 1
Article 62 – paragraph 1
1. EIP operational groups shall form part of the EIP for agricultural productivity and sustainability. They shall be set up by interested actors such as farmers, researchers, advisors, rural development associations and networks, and businesses involved in the agriculture and food sector. Formation of an operational group shall be determined by a consensus of stakeholders representing the broad spectrum of interests across the fields of agriculture rural development and research. Operational groups shall not be set up by a single stakeholder or by a group of stakeholders representing only one set of interests.
Amendment 1895 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 62 – paragraph 2
Article 62 – paragraph 2
2. EIP operational groups shall establish internal procedures that ensure transparency in their operation and avoid situations of conflict of interest. The internal structure, procedures and decision making processes of the operational groups shall be democratic, with all stakeholders having a full opportunity to participate and contribute to decision making. Decisions shall be subject to a consensus procedure.
Amendment 1910 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 64 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 64 – paragraph 4 – point b
Amendment 1959 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 4 – point a a (new)
Article 65 – paragraph 4 – point a a (new)
(a a) 60% for the agri-environment- climate measures referred to in Article 29, 60% for the organic farming measures referred to in Article 30, 60% for the NATURA 2000 and Water Framework Directive payments referred to in Article 31, and 60% for the animal welfare payments referred to in Article 34.
Amendment 2100 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
ANNEX II – Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
ANNEX II – Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 388 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – indent 3
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – indent 3
– carrying out a minimum activity to be established by Member States or regions on agricultural areas naturally kept in a state suitable for grazing or cultivation;
Amendment 439 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) ‘permanent grasslandpasture’ means land used to grow grasses or other herbaceous forage naturally (self-seeded) or through cultivation (sown) and that has not been included in the crop rotation of the holding for five years or longer; it may include other species suitable for grazing provided that the grasses and other herbaceous forage remain predominaor features of importance for the characterisation of the land as permanent pasture. Member States or regions may decide to allow for long rotational cropping at intervals of 5 years or more where such traditional practices are beneficial to the environment;.
Amendment 504 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 514 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Without prejudice to Article 8, the total amount of direct payments which may be granted in a Member State pursuant to Titles III, IV and V in respect of a calendar year, after application of Article 11, shall not be higher than the ceilings set out in Annex III to this Regulation. For this purpose, Member States may divide the ceiling set out in Annex III of this Regulation amongst regions defined in accordance with objective and non- discriminatory criteria.
Amendment 526 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. For each Member State and each year, the estimated product of capping as referred to in Article 11, which is reflected by the difference between the national ceilings set out in Annex II, to which is added the amount available in accordance with Article 44, and the net ceilings set out in Annex III, is made available as Union support, either for measures under rural development programming financed under the EAFRD as specified in Regulation (EU) No […] [RDR], or for the National Reserve, to be used as entitlements for farmers who commenced their agricultural activities within the previous five years of being awarded the entitlement. Member States or regions shall decide on the use of the product of capping.
Amendment 583 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the annual amount of direct payments is less than 5 % of the total receipts they obtained from non-agricultural activities in the most recent fiscal yearwho do not rear or grow agricultural products including harvesting, milking, breeding animals and keeping animals for farming purposes; or
Amendment 608 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) their agricultural areas are mainly areas naturally kept in a state suitable for grazing or cultivation and they do not carry out on those areas the minimum activity established by Member States or regions in accordance with Article 4(1)(c).
Amendment 645 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. Paragraph 1 shall not apply to farmers who received less than EUR 52 000 of direct payments for the previous year.
Amendment 826 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Before 1 August 2013, Member States or regions may decide to make available as additional support for measures under rural development programming financed under the EAFRD as specified under Regulation (EU) No […] [RDR], up to 10 % of their annual national ceilings for calendar years 2014 to 2019 as set out in Annex II to this Regulation. As a result, the corresponding amount shall no longer be available for granting direct payments.
Amendment 1911 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1
Article 36 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shallor regions may grant an annual payment to young farmers who are entitled to a payment under the basic payment scheme referred to in Chapter 1. Alternatively, the Member State or region may choose to extend this scheme to all farmers who commenced their agricultural activities within the previous five years of being awarded the payment.
Amendment 2050 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Coupled support may be granted to the following sectors and productions: cereals, oilseeds, protein crops, grain legumes, flax, hemp, rice, nuts, starch potato, milk and milk products, seeds, sheepmeat and goatmeat, beef and veal, farmed venison, olive oil, silk worms, dried fodder, hops, sugar beet, cane and chicory, fruit and vegetables and short rotation coppice.
Amendment 2086 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1
Article 39 – paragraph 1
1. In order to finance the voluntary coupled support, Member States may decide, by 1 August of the year preceding the first year of implementation of such support, to use up to 15 % of their annual national ceiling set out in Annex II.
Amendment 2097 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2
Article 39 – paragraph 2
Amendment 2115 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 2120 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 2126 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 3
Article 39 – paragraph 3
Amendment 2147 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 39 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Member States may, by 1 August 2016, review their decision pursuant to paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 and decide, with effect from 2017:
Amendment 2149 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 39 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) to increase the percentage fixed pursuant to paragraphs 1 and 2, within the limits laid down therein where applicable, and, where appropriate, modify the conditions for granting the support;
Amendment 43 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) economic and social partners representing the general interest of industries or branches, employers and employees; and
Amendment 44 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) bodies representing civil society, including environmental partners, non- governmental organisations, and bodies responsible for promoting equality and non-discrimination, and others such as non-governmental organisations promoting social inclusion and organisations active in the areas of culture, education and youth policy.
Amendment 45 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. A Member State, or sub-national government with competent authority, shall include those institutions, organisations and groups in the Partnership that might influence or might be affected by the implementation of the programmes. Specific attention shall be paid to groups that might be affected by the programmes and may suffer difficulties to influence them, in particular the most vulnerable and marginalised groups.
Amendment 46 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. In accordance with the multi-level governance approach, the partners shall be involved by Member States inrepresenting the different territorial levels in the Member States shall be involved by Member States, and sub-national governments with competent authority, in all stages of the preparation of Partnership Contracts and progress reports and in all stages of the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes. The partners shall participate in the monitoring committees for programmes.
Amendment 48 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
The objectives of the CSF Funds shall be pursued in the framework of integrated sustainable development and the Union's promotion of the aim of protecting and improving the environment, as set out in Article 11 of the Treaty, taking into account the polluter pays principle and avoiding future external costs for European society.
Amendment 49 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
The Member States and the Commission shall, based on existing environmental legislation, ensure that environmental protection requirements, resource efficiency, biodiversity, ecosystem protection, climate change mitigation and adaptation, ecosystem-based disaster resilience and risk prevention and management are promoted in the preparation and implementation of Partnership Contracts and included as objectives in the programmes. Member States shall provide information on the support for climate change and biodiversity objectives using the methodology adopted by the Commission. The Commission shall adopt this methodology by means of an implementing act. The implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 143(3). Sustainability shall also be ensured in terms of maintaining and creating employment.
Amendment 57 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv
(iv) the actions taken to involve the partners and their rolemplement the multilevel governance approach and to involve the partners referred to in Article 5 in the preparation of the Partnership Contract and the progress report as defined in Article 46 of this Regulation; and in the preparation, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of the programmes, in accordance with the European code of conduct referred to in Article 5, including a list of the partners involved, how they have been selected, their responsibilities and the views they expressed regarding the content of the Partnership Contract and regarding the implementation of the partnership principle;
Amendment 58 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv a (new)
(iv a) an identification of relevant existing national/regional/local partnership and multilevel governance structures and ways to take them into account;
Amendment 68 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3
Article 20 – paragraph 3
Amendment 69 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4
Article 20 – paragraph 4
Amendment 73 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. Each programme shall define priorities setting out specific objectives, financial appropriations of support from the CSF Funds and corresponding national co- financingit receives from one or more of the CSF Funds referred to in Article 1 and corresponding national co- financing. Where a programme receives support from more than one Fund, a lead Fund may be designated, in which case the running costs shall be financed by the lead Fund and the financial management rules of the lead Fund shall apply.
Amendment 74 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) indicators relating to the impact of the operations on the environment and climate change.
Amendment 75 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Each programme shall set out its contribution to the integrated approach for territorial development set out in the Partnership Contract, including: (i) the mechanisms that ensure coordination between the different CSF Funds and other Union and national funding instruments, and with the EIB; (ii) planned integrated approached to the territorial development of urban, rural, coastal and fisheries areas and areas with particular territorial features, in particular the implementation arrangements for community led local development strategies referred to in Articles 28 and 29; (iii) the identification of areas in which community-led local development strategies referred to in Articles 28 and 29 will be implemented; (iv)the arrangements for interregional and transnational actions with beneficiaries located in at least one other Member State; (v) where appropriate, the contribution of the planned intervention strategies towards macro regional strategies and sea basin strategies.
Amendment 76 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 4 b (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. In order to improve the delivery of benefits from EU environment measures, each programme, plan and project shall set out the results of the Member States' and other project promoters' environmental assessment in particular based on Council Directives 85/337/EEC of 27 June 1985 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment1, on Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2001 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment2 and 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habits and of wild fauna and flora3, and Directives of the European Parliament and of the Council: 2000/60/EC of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy4, and 2009/147/EC of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds5 in order to avoid or, when not possible, mitigate or compensate for negative impacts on the environment, such as to landscape fragmentation, soil sealing, air and water pollution as well as noise, and to effectively protect biodiversity. ______________ 1 OJ L 175, 5.7.1985, p. 40. 2 OJ L 197, 21.7.2001, p. 30. 3 OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7. 4 OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p.1. 5 OJ L 20, 26.1.2010, p. 7.
Amendment 77 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 4 c (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 4 c (new)
4 c. Each programme, plan and project shall be based on a carbon-proofing assessment, in accordance with the EU 2020 targets. The Commission shall define a common methodology for these assessments according to the procedure indicated in Article 143.
Amendment 78 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 3
Article 29 – paragraph 3
3. Local development strategies shall be selected by a committee set up for this purpose by the relevant managing authorities of the programmes. The partners referred to in Article 5 shall be appropriately represented in this committee.
Amendment 45 #
2011/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 7
Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 7
Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000
Article 7 — paragraph 5 — point b
Article 7 — paragraph 5 — point b
(b) enters up-to-date information directly into the computerised database within twenty-four hourhree days of the occurrence of the event.
Amendment 33 #
2010/2291(ACI)
Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Approves conclusion of the agreement below and decides to annex it to its Rules of Proceduredopts its position hereinafter set out;
Amendment 37 #
2010/2291(ACI)
Draft Agreement
Article 13
Article 13
13. Local, regional and municipal authorities are not concerned by the register. However their representation offices or legal bodies, offices and networks created to represent them towards the European institutions, as well as their associations, are expected to register.
Amendment 38 #
2010/2291(ACI)
Draft Agreement on a "Transparency Register"
Annex 1 – point VI - first subsection
Annex 1 – point VI - first subsection
Amendment 3 #
2010/2002(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3a (new)
Paragraph 3a (new)
3a. Reminds the Commission that the commitment of the EU to phase out export refunds which undermine food security and local markets in developing countries should be expressed in the EU's budget;
Amendment 10 #
2010/2002(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11a (new)
Paragraph 11a (new)
11a. Calls on the Commission to relaunch the programme on conservation and sustainable use of genetic diversity in agricultural production (farmers seeds and breeds) in order to meet the challenge of preserving biodiversity mainly through agricultural production and animal breeding taking into account participatory research between farmers and scientific institutes;
Amendment 11 #
2010/2002(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11b (new)
Paragraph 11b (new)
11b. Calls on the Commission to establish a pilot project in order to elaborate efficient measures against speculation with agricultural commodities and the resulting price volatility;
Amendment 49 #
2010/0362(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) In 2007-2009, exceptional developments took place in milk and milk products sector markets. Initially, extreme weather conditions in Oceania brought about a significant decline in supplies, leading to a rapid and significant increase in prices. Yet while world supplies had started their recovery, and prices had started to return to more normal levels, the subsequent financial and economic crisis negatively affected EU dairy producers, aggravating price volatility. Initially feed and other input costs including energy increased significantly as a result of higher commodity prices. Subsequently, a drop in worldwide, as well as EU, demand, including for milk and milk products, whilst EU production was stable led to a collapse in EU prices, down to the lower safety net level. Moreover, this crisis has occurred in the context of global conditions entailing a substantial protein deficit in the European Union, which is referred to in the European Parliament’s resolution of 8 March 2011 on ‘the EU protein deficit: what solution for a long- standing problem?’ This sharp decline in dairy commodity prices failed to fully translate into lower dairy prices at consumer levels, generating a widening in the gross margin of the downstream sectors for most milk and milk sector products and countries, and preventing demand for them to adjust to low commodity prices, slowing down price recovery and exacerbating the impact of low prices on milk producers.
Amendment 73 #
2010/0362(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) There has recently been discussion at EU level regarding the functioning of the food supply chain. There is also growing concern regarding the power of dairies, while the position of milk-producers is very weak. Particularly because of the power of the dairies, added value is not evenly distributed along the chain as a whole. Furthermore, there is concern about the power of large retail undertakings and the large margins which they often enjoy.
Amendment 75 #
2010/0362(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) For dairies, the volume which will be delivered during the season is not always well planned. Even for dairy co-operatives (owned by farmers which possess processing facilities, by which 58% of EU raw milk is processed), there is a potential lack of adaptation of supply to demand: farmers are obliged to deliver all their milk to their co-. As a large proportion of dairy cooperatives, for various reasons, are no longer under the direct influence of farmers, the dairies often have an interest in securing cheap quantities rather than limiting quantities. The latter could, in consultation with producers, facilitate higher prices, but does not happen because the dairies do not see the need for it. Because of their membership of a cooperative and the co-oplack of alternative is obliged to accept all the milks, farmers are obliged to deliver all their milk at a low price over which they have no genuine influence; they seek to compensate for the low price by increasing production.
Amendment 119 #
2010/0362(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) A monitoring centre should be established. It should at regular intervals record data on demand and supply and full costs typical of regions and undertakings and indicate objectives of the EU’s milk policy with representatives of all interest groups in the dairy industry, including consumers, as well as pointing to any changes which need to be made to the legal situation.
Amendment 125 #
2010/0362(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In order to guarantee a uniform application of measures set out inensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, in all Member States, the Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing acts in accordance with Article 291 TFUE. Save where explicitly provided otherwise, the Commission should adopt those implementing acts in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EU) No [xxxx/yyyy] of the European Parliament and the Council on…mplementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. Those powers, save where explicitly provided otherwise, should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No…/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of … laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers*. It should be impossible to restrict legal acts of the Member States which are unambiguously designed to strengthen producers. _______________ * OJ L 55, 28.02.11, p. 13.
Amendment 141 #
2010/0362(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) 1234/2007
Article 123 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 123 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) are made upconsist in equal parts, with equal voting rights, of representatives of economic activities linked to the production of, trade in, or processing of products of the milk and milk products sector and recognised consumers’ representatives;
Amendment 147 #
2010/0362(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
(i) improving knowledge and the transparency of production and the market for the benefit of all components of the milk supply chain, including by publication of statistical data on the prices, volumes and durations of contracts for the delivery of raw milk which have been previously concluded, and by providing analyses of potential future market developments at regional or , national and international level;
Amendment 157 #
2010/0362(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) 1234/2007
Article 123 – paragraph 4 – point c – subpoint iv
Article 123 – paragraph 4 – point c – subpoint iv
(iv) providing the information and carrying out the research necessary to adjust production towards products more suited to market requirements and consumer tastes and expectations, in particular with regard to product quality and protection of the environment, the climate and animal welfare;
Amendment 167 #
2010/0362(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) 1234/2007
Article 123 – paragraph 4 – point c – subpoint viii
Article 123 – paragraph 4 – point c – subpoint viii
(viii) promoting integrated production or otherproduction methods recognised and certified at European level as environmentally sound production methods.;
Amendment 168 #
2010/0362(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) 1234/2007
Article 123 – paragraph 4 – point c – subpoint viii a (new)
Article 123 – paragraph 4 – point c – subpoint viii a (new)
(viiia) implementation of advertising measures within the Union for milk and milk products produced in ways which are particularly sound from the point of view of the environment, climate and animal welfare;
Amendment 174 #
2010/0362(COD)
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) 1234/2007
Article 126 a – paragraph 1
Article 126 a – paragraph 1
1. Contracts for the delivery of raw milk by a farmer to a processor of raw milk, or to a collector within the meaning of the second subparagraph of Article 185f(1), may be negotiated by a producer organisation in the milk and milk products sector which is recognised under Article 122, on behalf of its farmer members for part or all of their joint production, regardless of whether the processor is a cooperative and regardless of whether the producer is a member of this or of another cooperative. Farmers who are members of a cooperative may, at the same time, be members of such a producer organisation.
Amendment 204 #
2010/0362(COD)
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) 1234/2007
Article 126 a – paragraph 2 – point (d)
Article 126 a – paragraph 2 – point (d)
Amendment 249 #
2010/0362(COD)
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 – point 9
Article 1 – point 9
Regulation (EC) 1234/2007
Article 185 f – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 185 f – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. If a Member State decides thats shall make it compulsory for every delivery of raw milk by a farmer to a processor of raw milk musto be covered by a written contract between the parties,; such contracts shall fulfil the conditions laid down in paragraph 2.
Amendment 275 #
2010/0362(COD)
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 – point 9
Article 1 – point 9
Regulation (EC) 1234/2007
Article 185 f – paragraph 2 – point c – subpoint i – indent 2a (new)
Article 185 f – paragraph 2 – point c – subpoint i – indent 2a (new)
- include a means of varying the price between the contracted parties
Amendment 292 #
2010/0362(COD)
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 – point 9
Article 1 – point 9
Regulation (EC) 1234/2007
Article 185 f – paragraph 3
Article 185 f – paragraph 3
Amendment 302 #
2010/0362(COD)
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 – point 9
Article 1 – point 9
Regulation (EC) 1234/2007
Article 185 f – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 185 f – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Even if a Member State has decided that it will not be compulsory for milk to be covered by a contract, a producer organisation, representative of a group of producers, or a farmer may require a contract to which the above conditions apply. In those circumstances, the dairy may either accept the contract, or reject the delivery of milk.
Amendment 49 #
2010/0354(COD)
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 e - paragraph 2 - point j
Article 112 e - paragraph 2 - point j
(j) the place of farming and/or origin, to be defined at Member State level, or, in appropriate cases, at sub-national, regional or sub-regional level;
Amendment 80 #
2010/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 3
Article 3 – point 3
(3) ‘traditional’ means proven usage on the domestic market for a time period allowing transmission between generations; this time period should be the one generally ascribed to two generations, that is, at least 50 years;. However, exemptions should be made for old products and recipes which have been revived in recent times. In these cases, the period will be the one ascribed to one generation, that is, at least 25 years.
Amendment 151 #
2010/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
A scheme for traditional specialities guaranteed is established in order to assist producers of traditional product in marketing and communicating the value adding attributes of their traditional recipes and products to consumers.
Amendment 189 #
2010/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 a (new)
Article 31 a (new)
Amendment 235 #
2010/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Applications for registration of names under the quality schemes referred to in Article 45 may only be submitted by groups or individuals.
Amendment 237 #
2010/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 239 #
2010/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 251 #
2010/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 51 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Commission may, on its own initiative or onat the request of any natural or legal person having a legitimate interest, after a full and impartial inquiry of which the procedure is set out in paragraph 2, by means of implementing acts, cancel the registration of a protected designation of origin or of a protected geographical indication or of a traditional speciality guaranteed in the following cases:
Amendment 14 #
2010/0208(COD)
The European Parliament rejects the Commission’s proposal.
Amendment 354 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Believes that agriculture is well placed to make a major contribution to delivering the new EU 2020 Strategy priorities of tackling climate change and creating new jobs through green growth whilst at the same time continuing to provide food security for European consumers by producing safe and high-quality food productthe fundamental purpose and single organising principle of the CAP is to achieve a safe, secure and sustainable supply of food for European and global citizens; believes furthermore that in the process of food production other goals can be reached, such as landscape maintenance, tackling climate change and securing the economic future of rural communities;
Amendment 524 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45 – subparagraph a (new)
Paragraph 45 – subparagraph a (new)
a) However expresses concern that, if the CAP has too many priorities, the limited amount of budget resources available will be over-stretched, and will not achieve effective outcomes, particularly in the field of food production;
Amendment 601 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52
Paragraph 52
52. Believes that Member States and regions must continue to have the flexibility to regionalise their area payments system in such a way as to reflect their specific priorities; calls for maximum subsidiarity (to regional and local level) to be applied in the implementation of all aspects of the CAP (within a framework of common EU rules);
Amendment 640 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 56
Paragraph 56
56. Believes that there should be a basic EU-funded direct area payment to all EU farmers in order to provide basic food security for European consumers, allow farmers to produce high-quality food competitively in relation to well subsidised trade partners (US), ensure that farming activity continues across the EU and provide baseline public goods through cross-compliance requirements for Good Agricultural and Environmental Conditions, as well as high quality and animal welfare standards; calls for an absolute requirement of minimum activity to be included in the cross-compliance rulesthe active production of food through minimum activity rules to be an absolute requirement in return for payments, with payment systems that reward non-activity to be phased out as quickly as possible; and proportionality to be the key principle applied when enforcing the rules;
Amendment 676 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57
Paragraph 57
57. Believes that an EU-funded top-up direct area payment should be made available to farmers through; simple contracts will rewarding them for reducing their carbon emissions per unit of production and increasing their sequestration of carbon; notes that this would have the double benefit of making EU agriculture more environmentally and economically sustainable through improved efficiency and would also ensure that farmers can financially benefit from increased carbon sequestration on their land and put them on the same footing as other industries which are in the EU ETS; calls for clear and measurable criteria and targets to be defined appropriately to allow these payments to be implemented as soon as possibledelivering "transformational outcomes" over and above the baseline requirements of the single farm payment, such as carbon sequestration or improved animal health; such a fund could also be used to support sectors in dificulty or transition, such as the sheep sector;
Amendment 694 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 58 – subparagraph a (new)
Paragraph 58 – subparagraph a (new)
a) Believes that the less favoured area scheme, and the notion of providing farmers with extra support to help them overcome extra geographical and social challenges, should be at the heart of the entire financial support system;
Amendment 727 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60 – subparagraph a (new)
Paragraph 60 – subparagraph a (new)
Amendment 85 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets, nonetheless, that more has not been done to adopt a proposal for newenforce the currently existing rules on animal transport and the associated issue of developing a satellite system to monitor such transport, and urges the Commission, in the time still remaining before the action plan expires, to take the initiative in this field; insists that the current legislation in place be properly enforced before considering new legislative proposals in the field of animal transport;
Amendment 30 #
2009/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Emphasises, however, that LFA payments must be linked to active farming of the land, i.e. the production of food or activities intimately related to the production of food;
Amendment 39 #
2009/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recognises, however, that strict and purely biophysical criteria may not be suitable for all areas of Europe, and may lead to unintended consequences in terms of areas which qualify; therefore recommends that the case for socio- economic criteria such as distance from markets, lack of services and depopulation be re-examined, on a purely objective basis;
Amendment 65 #
2009/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers fine-tuning of the criteria for support for areas with natural handicaps to be necessary in order to be able to respond appropriately to particular geographical situations and crops grown and to exclude areas in which natural handicaps have been offset by human intervention; proposes that farm data (such as farm income) be used inter alia for this purpose; emphasises, however, that the decision on the criteria to be used for fine-tuning must lie with the Member States and regional and local authorities;
Amendment 88 #
2009/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls for the review of the Less Favoured Area Scheme to take place in concert with discussions of CAP reform as a whole, to ensure coherence in design of the new support systems for farmers, especially in relation to the new Single Farm Payment;
Amendment 92 #
2009/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Demands the protection of the European part of the budget for LFA, and urges Member States to make full use of co-financing opportunities for LFA, as one of the most effective and important rural development schemes;
Amendment 109 #
2009/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Considers that Member States, or regional and local authorities, as appropriate, should be allowed to reduce the inspection quota to a specific lower limit if they have a risk analysis framework that complies with Community law requirements;
Amendment 216 #
2009/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Believes that home-bred sheep do not have to be tagged until leaving their holding of birth and, if being transported directly to slaughter, should also be similarly exempt;
Amendment 230 #
2009/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Calls for an amnesty of three years on cross-compliance penalties relating to electronic identification of sheep and goats, given that this is a new and complex technology and will require some time for farmers to become accustomed to and road-test; further, calls on the Commission to conduct a thorough review of the regulation;
Amendment 80 #
2009/2134(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Proposes that territorial constituencies on a regional basis will be introduced in all those Member States with a population of more than 20 million;
Amendment 111 #
2009/2134(INI)
Article 2
Amendment 27 #
2009/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. calls in this respect on the Commission to conduct a study on the various options available for giving European producers the possibility of displaying on their products their commitment to quality, food safety and respect of all European standards of production, including through the option of a European Union quality logo, which should be made available only to agricultural goods resulting entirely from European production;
Amendment 98 #
2008/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Is very satisfied with the recent "Lisbonisation" of the cohesion policy; believes that by directing regional funds more towards entrepreneurship, research and innovation, considerable funds could become available at local level to enhance business potential; also believes that the regional funds should be fully integrated with the EU's climate change goals and therefore urges that the Structural Funds should be directed at "green entrepreneurship projects" like micro- renewables, with strong environmental criteria for the infrastructure, research and business-related projects authorised with EU money;
Amendment 124 #
2008/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Notes the Commission Communication of 16 July 2008 on strengthening green public procurement; urges Member States to comply with the Commission target of 50% of public procurement awarded for "green" contracts and according to a common set of green criteria by 2010; calls for specific reference to carbon footprint when awarding contracts; calls on the Commission to continue its work on setting common green public procurement criteria based on the life cycles of products;
Amendment 127 #
2008/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Amendment 38 #
2008/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Is concerned at the fact that the majority of European consumers are not sufficiently well informed concerning the food chain, especially as regards products' and raw materials' origins; advocates mandatory indication of place of production of primary products via a 'made in the EU' or 'non-EU'country of origin label; believes such a system should also apply to processed food products and should account for the origins of the main ingredients and raw materials, specifying their place of origin as well as the place of final processing;
Amendment 56 #
2008/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls for detailed consideration of the option of a special label for European quality products, on the basis of the existing models; calls on the Commission, in this connection, to examine and propose the launching of a European quality mark to complement the existing national and regional marks; reaffirms the position expressed in its resolution of 9 October 1998, as mentioned above; believes that any such label must also guarantee fair treatment for all market players at all stages of the production and distribution chain, in an environment-friendly context; such a label must be aimed at local specialities produced in a sustainable manner, which includes traditional methods of production and preparation;
Amendment 112 #
2008/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Believes that organic farming offers European farmers a major growth opportunity; supports, in principle, the proposal for an EU organic label; notes, however, that the EU regulation on the subject lays down a single standard, even though the certification procedure varies between Member States and is expensive;
Amendment 9 #
2008/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Takes the view that, within the context of soil conservation strategy, the 'good agricultural and environmental condition' principles established under the CAP should lay greater emphasis on measures to check and improve the operability of existing drainage systems, combining traditional agricultural and forestry hydraulic systems with action to restore the operability of the hydrographic network and reservoir systemand ecological sustainability of existing drainage systems by drawing up ecologically sustainable water management plans geared to local conditions and advising farmers in drought-threatened areas on the successful cultivation of water-saving crops suited to local conditions;
Amendment 18 #
2008/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Acknowledges the important role which plant genetic resources can play in helping land management adjust to changing climatic conditions; calls on the Commission and the Member States, therefore, to draw up programmes to foster the conservation and further development of plant genetic resources by farmers and gardeners and by small- and medium-sized nurseries;
Amendment 24 #
2008/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers that the Union should strengthen and improve feed and food autonomy and self-sufficiency, including by ensuring better protection for agricultural soils and their productivity; and, in particular, by fostering the sustainable use of grassland for stock farming (by means of free-range meat programmes, premiums to reward grazing practices consistent with nature conservation, etc.) in order to achieve a greater degree of feed autonomy; takes the view that, with a view to contributing to food security and sustainability throughout the world, agricultural policy must seek to strike a balance between plant production, animal production and energy production in the EU farming industry;
Amendment 26 #
2008/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls, with reference to on the Member States to use the second pillar of the CAP in order to award premiums for farming activities relating to the maintenance of fields, permanent grazing land and wooded areas, for it to be made possible for the issue of green certificates to be tied and, in this way, to contribute to the production of public goods (carbon dioxide storage, biodiversity, soil conservation); calls on the Commission to treat the maintenance of grassland as a priority;
Amendment 54 #
2008/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Considers it indispensable that, in contrast with the current practice of a number of Member States, the National Action Plans be prepared with the substantive involvement of civil organisations and, economic partners, regional and local authorities;
Amendment 5 #
2008/2122(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. However, emphasises that micro- credit should be complementary to, and not a replacement for, existing public social safety nets, and micro-credit programmes should not be used as an excuse to cut public social welfare programmes;
Amendment 10 #
2008/2122(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to encourage the development of permanent local microfinance institutions, such as credit unions, particularly in poor and marginal neighbourhoods, and in rural areas; calls on the Commission and Member States to focus efforts on the training of personnel in these areas in microfinance skills;
Amendment 18 #
2008/2122(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Expresses concern at the proposal to lift interest rate caps on micro-credit, as excessively high interest rates have the potential to trap microfinance users in a vicious cycle of debt, thus defeating the purpose of micro-credit; urges the Commission and Member States to exercise extreme caution in interest rate policy.
Amendment 9 #
2008/2100(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that sustainable and balanced regional development can only succeed if interactions between rural and urban areas – for example in the fields of education, integration, food supply, waste disposal, energy consumption and environmental protection – are based on an approach equally reflecting the interests of each; stresses also that, for this purpose, special programmes must be dedicated to relations between urban and rural areas;
Amendment 24 #
2008/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 3 #
2008/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas large amounts of water are required in agriculture and, as it therefore depends on water supply, agriculture must be included as a responsible actor in integrated regional water management systems as regards balanced use of water, stopping water wastage, adapted landscape and crop-planning as well as protection of water from pollution,
Amendment 4 #
2008/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas multifunctional agriculture in the EU plays an important role in the preservation of landscapes, biodiversity and clean water and therefore needs financial support for certain measures as well as scientific advice on water management,
Amendment 7 #
2008/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Advocates more support from the European Union for integrated regional water-management concepts, including agriculture as a main partner, to improve water management on farmlandf the regions, by providing incentives for locally adapted forms of land use as well as the introduction of more water-efficient irrigation systems tailored to different crops, promoting research in this field and encourag, use of traditional plant varieties, participatory breeding and marketing ing the use of biotechnological developmentfield of drought resistant, high quality crops;
Amendment 11 #
2008/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the contribution made by European farmers tofact that European farmers can make a significant contribution in combating desertification and seeks recognition of the pivotal role played by European producers in preserving; demands, therefore, that the CAP play a role in the preservation of plant cover in regions affected by persistent drought; emphasises the specific benefits of permanent crops, pasture and forestry for water collection;
Amendment 19 #
2008/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. States that water management policies that armust be primarily based on the 'consumer pays' principle are condemned to failure unless they arbut must be accompanied by the better use of water resources, starting with measures to put an end to the significant losses that occur in the distribution systems as a result of defective equipment; asks that water 'pricing' does not jeopardise the viability of farms that are needed to ensure the self-sufficiency of supply in the European Unionnd to promote locally-adapted crops and cropping systems;
Amendment 20 #
2008/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3a (new)
Paragraph 3a (new)
3a. States that, for several crops that require large amounts of water in regions threatened by droughts, alternative crops and sustainable crop rotation should be promoted; underlines the fact that even plants for non-food use are today irrigated in some regions with scarce water sources and urges the Commission to propose measures for improving water- saving and proportionality of irrigation in different agricultural crops;
Amendment 24 #
2008/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that, in view of climate change and the prospect of worsening drought, there is a need to set up a European observatory that, amongst other things, will allow for the better planning of agricultural activity, so that farmers can and give advice to farmers in order to enable them to adoapt those measures best suited to maintaining their outputeir crop rotations to market demand and to the changing climate conditions;
Amendment 25 #
2008/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Underlines the importance of soil rich in humus, an adapted crop rotation system and a balanced mix of forest, grassland and crop land for sustainable water management; warns that the increasing consumption of land constitutes a threat to agriculture, security of food supply and sustainable water management;
Amendment 27 #
2008/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Calls for incentives for sustainable water management to be incorporated in the first pillar of the CAP, for example through clear cross-compliance rules;
Amendment 29 #
2008/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Underlines the role that environmental programmes in the framework of the second pillar of the CAP play in the setting of incentives for agricultural practices for protecting the sustainability and purity of water resources;
Amendment 49 #
2008/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Emphasises that producer associations, collective farmers marketing initiatives and inter-sectoral partnerships that create added value in the region through an integrated development approach ( for example LEADER-groups), make an important contribution to the stability and security of agricultural production and should be given greater support;
Amendment 58 #
2008/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls on the Member States to establish, with an emphasis on support for a sustainable and adapted agriculture in mountainous regions, additional per- hectare payments for organic farming and extensive grazing as well as support for investments in livestock facilities appropriate to the species;
Amendment 61 #
2008/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Underlines the cross-sectoral importance of typical (high quality) regional and traditional products; asks that the 'strategy' include measures to protectmote the protection of the indication of these products or of their manufacturing procedures as laid down in the regulations 509/2006 and 510/2006;
Amendment 65 #
2008/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support farmer groups and local communities to establish regional quality labels as mentioned in Article 14; support should be given by improved information and appropriate training for farmers and local food processors as well as by financial support for setting up local processing facilities as well as first promotion campaigns;
Amendment 8 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is of the opinion that no existing Council act could have been adopted on the basis of Article 37(3), and therefore considers that paragraph's scope and possible application not to be non-existentvalid as a general basis for legislative acts;
Amendment 10 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Underlines that Parliament's specialised committees should be adequately involved in the ongoing discussions on the future comitology regime under the Lisbon Treaty, in order to facilitate a smooth transition from the current system to the future provisions; considers that the parliamentary control of delegated acts and implementing acts must be guaranteed;
Amendment 8 #
2008/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the main energy challenges facing the EU as well as the firm objective to cut worldwide emissions necessitate the development of affordable, low carbon and renewable energy technologies; in this respect believes that the budget should allow for sufficient financial means to reach the goals in the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan; notes that it should not be financed through the redeployment of funds made available for Community programmes for research and innovation;
Amendment 9 #
2008/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to analyse how new financing possibilities can be used to speed up renewable projects of European interest, with specific reference to: (i) the development of the necessary network infrastructure to develop off- shore wind and marine energy potentials in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea; (ii) the development of interconnectors with Mediterranean countries in order to fully exploit the vast potential of wind and solar thermal electricity potential in southern EU and neighbouring countries; (iii) the take-up of biomass based district heating and cooling networks in northern and eastern Member States in combination with a major programme of retrofitting of the existing building stock;
Amendment 12 #
2008/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights that energy efficiency is the most cost-effective way of delivering quick returns in fighting climate change and has the greatest cost-effective potential for emission reduction in the medium-term; believes that greater investment is particularly needed to make the building sector more energy efficient; considers the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) as one of the main financial instruments for energy efficiency and calls for additional resources to be allocated to energy efficiency initiatives for both the production and the consumer side;
Amendment 14 #
2008/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Strongly emphasises that research and innovation are central to achieving a dynamic knowledge-based European economy driven by growth and the creation of socially and environmentally sustainable jobs; stresses that an increase in the availability of funding is a prerequisite for a successful research and innovation policy;
Amendment 18 #
2008/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for the continued and increased support and resources for the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme within the CIP which provides the key financial instruments for the advancement of SMEs in Europe; emphasises that in terms of innovation SMEs should be encouraged to work closely together with universities to stimulate knowledge transfer; believes that priority research funding should be given to research centres which coordinate their efforts in the research triangle with industry (especially SMEs) and academia, in order to stimulate knowledge transfer and to commercialise research quickly;
Amendment 20 #
2008/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Points out that energy efficiency and climate change are considered to be key priorities for the Union but are not sufficiently and coherently reflected in the EU budget; the creation of a dedicated budget line or specific sub-headings for investments in climate change mitigation and adaptation would be a possible improvement, in addition to integrating climate change objectives into existing programmes;
Amendment 25 #
2008/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Points out that financial support is needed for the development of unbundled Trans-European Energy Networks which play an important role in the strategic energy policy and for the development of Trans-European e-services with special regard to data security; demands that Trans-European Network funding be devoted exclusively to sustainable projects, and that projects incompatible with EU environmental law not be financed;
Amendment 26 #
2008/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the need for financial resources to be deployed for European regulaCalls for the abolition of all EU funding tor that deals with nuclear security and safety and establishes and monitors unified rules, processes and standards for the handling of nuclear materials and consequential accidentse nuclear sector; believes that nuclear decommissioning should be the responsibility of the private sector.
Amendment 29 #
2008/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the European Union to make full use of revenues from the Emissions Trading Scheme for the purposes of addressing the challenges associated with fighting climate change: (i) 50% of the total quantity of allowances to be auctioned to be set aside for the Commission to auction in order to finance greenhouse gas reductions, avoid deforestation and degradation, and adaptation to climate change; (ii) all auction revenues should be earmarked for climate change objectives; these include schemes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the development of renewable energy (in particular the construction of a "smart grid"), facilitating developing countries' avoidance of and adaptation to the consequences of climate change, promoting climate friendly means of transport, and addressing social issues in lower income households, like insulation.
Amendment 3 #
2008/2054(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that currently agriculture and rural development spending combined still represent a substantive part of the EU budget; stresses the need to ensure that the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development is represented in the conciliation committee meetings, particularly now that formerly compulsory expenditure is likewise subject to codecision; stresses also the need to ensure coordination between the Committee on Budgets and specialised committees on budgetary aspects of their legislative activities given their impact on the Multi Financial Framework and the annual budgetary procedure;
Amendment 87 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Measures are needed to increase the number of buildings which not only fulfil current minimum energy performance requirements, but are more energy efficient. For this purpose Member States should draw up national plans for increasing the number of buildings of which both carbon dioxide emissions and primary energy consumption are low or equal to zero and regularly report them to the Commission. zero and regularly report them to the Commission. The Commission should come forward by 30 June 2010 with proposals to establish a common methodology for defining buildings which have both carbon dioxide emissions and primary energy consumption that are low or zero, which should take into consideration regional weather conditions. The Commission, the European Investment Bank and Member States should establish, by 30 June 2010, an Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund, to support, by 2020, the gradual increase of the percentage of new buildings which meet this standard.
Amendment 102 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) Public authorities should lead by example and should implement the recommendations included in the energy performance certificate within its validity period. Member States should include within their national plans measures to support public authorities to become early adopters of energy efficiency improvements and to implement the recommendations included in the energy performance certificate within its validity period. In developing the national plans, Member States should directly involve the representatives of local and regional authorities.
Amendment 170 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 6 – point a
Article 2 – point 6 – point a
(a) the total cost of the renovation related to the building envelope or the technical building systems is higher than 25 % of the value of the building, excluding the value of the land upon which the building is situated (the criteria for determining the value of the building and the land to be decided by each Member State at a national level), or
Amendment 272 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 - introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 - introductory part
For new buildings with a total useful floor area of over 250 metres square, Member States shall ensure that, before construction starts, the technical, environmental and economic feasibility of the following alternative systems is considered and taken into account:
Amendment 289 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7
Article 7
Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that when buildings with a total useful floor area of over 250 metres square undergo major renovation, their energy performance is upgraded in order to meet minimum energy performance requirements in so far as this is technically, functionally and economically feasible. Member States shall determine these minimum energy performance requirements in accordance with Article 4. The requirements may be set either for the renovated building as a whole or for the renovated systems or components when these are part of a renovation to be carried out within a limited time period, with the objective of improving the overall energy performance of the building or parts thereof.
Amendment 337 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. TMember States shall develop the national plan referred to in paragraph 1 with the relevant local and regional authorities, which shall include inter alia the following elements:
Amendment 381 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Public authorities shall lead by example and shall aim to implement the recommendations included in the energy performance certificate within its validity period. Member States shall include within their national plans financial and technical measures to support public authorities to become early adopters of energy efficiency improvements and to implement the recommendations included in the energy performance certificate within its validity period. In developing the national plans, Member States shall actively involve the representatives of local and regional authorities in the drafting process.
Amendment 422 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that the energy performance certification of buildings, the inspection of heating systems and air- conditioning systems are carried out in an independent manner by qualified and accredited experts, whether operating as self-employed or employed by public bodies or private enterprises bodies.
Amendment 423 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Amendment 437 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Member States shall in particular provide information to the owners or tenants of buildings on energy performance certificates and inspection reports, their purpose and objectives, on cost-effective ways to improve the energy performance of the building and on mid- and long-term financial consequences if no action is taken to improve the energy performance of the building. Member States shall ensure that local and regional authorities are involved in the development of information, awareness raising, guidance and training programmes.
Amendment 444 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Member States shall adopt and publish, by 31 December 20102 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with Articles 2 to 17, 19 and 22 and Annexes I and II of this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions and a correlation table between those provisions and this Directive.
Amendment 445 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 448 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 20 #
Amendment 65 #
2008/0220(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall take such measures as may be necessary to enable their competent authorities to release some or all of their emergency stocks and dedicated stocks in the event of a major supply disruption, in the first instance for domestic consumption and, if the Member State so chooses, for international consumption, and to impose general or specific restrictions on consumption in line with the estimated shortages, including by allocating petroleum products to certain groups of users on a priority basis.
Amendment 66 #
2008/0220(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3
Article 21 – paragraph 3
3. In the event of an effective international decision to release stocks, the Member States concerned may useshall have the option of using their emergency stocks and dedicated stocks to fulfil their international obligations under that decision. Any Member State so doing shall notify the Commission immediately, so that the Commission can call a meeting of the Coordination Group or consult its members by electronic means to assess, in particular, the impact of that release.
Amendment 70 #
2008/0220(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 5
Article 21 – paragraph 5
Amendment 71 #
2008/0220(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 5
Article 21 – paragraph 5
5. In the event of an effective international decision to release stocks, the Commission shall have the right to requireest Member States to release some or all of their emergency stocks and dedicated stocks, subject to the approval of the Member State concerned. That right may only be exercised only after a meeting of the Coordination Group has been held with that item on itsthe agenda.
Amendment 233 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that, where appropriate, all procedures are carried out under general or local anaesthesia or using other methods that may alleviate pain or minimise suffering.
Amendment 235 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Amendment 237 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 5
Article 14 – paragraph 5
5. An animal, which may suffer considerable pain once anaesthesia has worn off, shall be treated with appropriate pre–emptive andor post– operative analgesics or other appropriate pain–relieving methods, provided that it is compatible with the purpose of the procedure. Where the treatment with analgesics is not possible, the animal shall be immediately killed by a humane method. Any derogation from this obligation on scientific grounds shall require justification and approval at the stage of ethical evaluation.
Amendment 267 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – introductory phrase
Article 19 – introductory phrase
Member States may allow animals used or intended to be used in procedures to be set free to their original habitat, returned to a husbandry system appropriate to the species, or re–homed provided that the following conditions are met:
Amendment 273 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. Where an establishment no longer complies with requirements set out in this Directive, the competent authority shall have the power to suspend or withdraw its authorisation, or take appropriate remedial action or require such action to be taken. There shall be appropriate procedures for licensees to appeal against any such decision.
Amendment 285 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the well–being and state of health of animals are observed by a competent person to prevent pain or avoidable pain, suffering, distress or lasting harm;
Amendment 339 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) a demonstration of compliance with the requirementthat the principles of replacement, reduction and refinement have been observed where practicable.
Amendment 344 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 41 – paragraph 3
Article 41 – paragraph 3
3. Project authorisations shall be granted for a period not exceeding fourive years.
Amendment 371 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 46 – paragraph 1
Article 46 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall, by [one year after entry into force of this Directive], designominate a national reference laboratory for the validacentre responsible for supporting the development, validation and promotion of alternative methods replacing, reducing and refining the use of animals.
Amendment 1 #
2008/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) As a consequence, it is necessary to adopt a specific financing facility, complementary to existing development instruments and the Humanitarian Aid Instrument, to adopt. That facility should form part of an overall development strategy with precise objectives and adequate resources, ensuring coherence between the facility and the existing aid provided under the EU’s short-, medium- and long-term instruments. The facility should also allow urgent and supplementary measures to be adopted that address rapidly the consequences in developing countries of the present soaring food prices situation. It should also, in conjunction with existing programmes, make it possible to provide much more substantial, priority aid, through resources distributed over time, to sustainable development of agriculture and agricultural production in the poorest countries with a view to increasing their food supply and reducing their food dependence. The facility should take into consideration the recent recommendations by the United Nations drawn from the International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge, Science and Technology for Development (IAASTD) study, particularly on seeking involvement by local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and producer organisations in implementing sustainable development projects based on the optimum use of local resources.
Amendment 3 #
2008/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall adopt the measures referred to in paragraph 1. They shall finance international initiatives supporting the purpose and objectives of this Regulation and which are implemented through regional and global public or private International Organisations in conjunction with local producer organisations. It shall inform the European Parliament and the Council thereof. The European Parliament shall thus be regularly informed on the implementation of the facility through meetings arranged at the Commission's initiative, and then through an initial written interim report in June 2009. The European Parliament shall have a right of veto over expenditure.
Amendment 4 #
2008/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 5
Article 1 – paragraph 5
5. International Organisations, including Regional Organisations, whether public or private, such as NGOs or local banks (hereafter ‘International Organisations’), will be selected on the basis of their capacity to deliver a speedyily the most cost- effective and high est-quality response possible with the minimum of administrative bureaucracy to meeto the specific needs of the targeted Developing Countries in relation to the objectives of this Regulation.
Amendment 5 #
2008/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) measures to improve access to agricultural inputs and services, including fertilizers and seedsthe infrastructure and means of production of the poorest small-scale farmers to support local and sustainable development, i.e.: - access to agricultural inputs (tailored to the optimum use of local resources) and services (extension, vocational training), - access to land, water and financing (microcredits), - the collective organisation of producers (for production and setting up local markets and local seed banks), - crop storage;
Amendment 14 #
2008/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
- having regard to the International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge, Science and Technology for Development (IAASTD),
Amendment 30 #
2008/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) As a consequence, it is necessary to adopt a specific financing facility, complementary to existing development instruments and the Humanitarian Aid Instrument, to adopt urgent and supplementary measures that address rapidly the consequences in developing countries of the present soaring food prices situation, taking into consideration the recent recommendations of the UN- initiated IAASTD study, especially regarding the participation of local NGOs and farmer organisations in planning of measures and training of farmers as well as the value of biodiversity and locally adapted seeds to fight hunger.
Amendment 43 #
2008/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall adopt the measures referred to in paragraph 1. They shall finance international initiatives supporting the purpose and objectives of this Regulation and which are implemented through regional and global International Organisations. It shall inform the EuropeanThe European Parliament will be a full partner in the operation of the proposed measures: it shall scrutinise the expenditure and administration of the Facility, and the Commission shall report to the Parliament andon the Council thereofprogress of the Facility in meeting its stated objectives every four months.
Amendment 44 #
2008/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall adopt the measures referred to in paragraph 1. They shall finance international initiatives supporting the purpose and objectives of this Regulation and which are implemented through regional and global International Organisations in conjunction with local farmers' organizations. It shall inform the European Parliament and the Council thereof.
Amendment 47 #
2008/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 5
Article 1 – paragraph 5
5. International Organisations, including Regional Organisations (hereafter "International Organisations") will be selected on the basis of their capacity to deliver a speedy and high quality response to the specific needs of the targeted Developing Countries in relation to the objectives of this Regulation. In addition, such distributive organisations will be selected based on their ability to effectively and efficiently distribute funds with the minimum of administrative bureaucracy.
Amendment 49 #
2008/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. The primary objectives of the assistance and cooperation under this Regulation shall be to encourage a sustainable development of farm production and local markets in order to allow a positive supply response of agricultural sector in target countries and regions in the context of their sustainable development and to support activities to respond rapidly and directly to mitigate the negative effects of high food prices in line with food security objectives.
Amendment 53 #
2008/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a)
(a) measures to improve access, particularly for small scale farmers, to agricultural inputs and services, including fertilizers and seeds; locally adapted seeds as well as to resources so as water and soil;
Amendment 56 #
2008/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a) a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a) a (new)
(aa) establishment of infrastructures that allow to develop local food production and marketing, so as low interest loans, storage facilities, local seed banks as well as vocational training and consultation in agricultural practices;
Amendment 57 #
2008/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b)
(b) safety net measures aiming at maintaining or improving the agricultural productive capacity, and at addressing the basic food needs of the most vulnerable populations, any cases of dumping and distortion of local production and markets must be prevented.
Amendment 58 #
2008/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b) a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b) a (new)
(ba) measures to support partner governments in defining and implementing effective national policies for food security in close cooperation with local farmer organisations and consumers.
Amendment 62 #
2008/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Both the Commission and the European Parliament will rigorously scrutinise the disbursement of funds to the International Organisations, and the financial outlays of these Organisations in target countries, to ensure efficient and effective use of the European Union's money to meet the goals stated above.
Amendment 67 #
2008/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Budget commitments shall be made on the basis of decisions taken by the Commission and the European Parliament on an equal basis.
Amendment 44 #
2008/0110(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40 a (new)
Recital 40 a (new)
(40a) Directive 2002/98/EC determines that animal by-products are covered by waste legislation where they are disposed of via incineration or landfill or sent to a biogas or composting plant. That Directive also authorises the Commission to specify under which circumstances certain materials are not waste. Before the date of application of this Regulation, the Commission should put forward appropriate measures under that Directive which further clarify that animal by- products used as fuel do not fall within the scope of waste legislation,
Amendment 67 #
2008/0110(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) without prejudice to article 15(1) competent authorities may authorise measures for the temporary containment of animals and parts of animals meeting the definition of Article 12(f) under conditions which prevent risks arising to public and animal health prior to their disposal in accordance with Article 20 of this Regulation;
Amendment 69 #
2008/0110(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 28 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) conditions aimed at ensuring control of risks to public and animal health for the burning and burial on sitef material on site and the temporary containment of animals and parts of animals pending disposal;
Amendment 253 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
ca) food security.
Amendment 255 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that all agricultural land, especially land which is no longer used for production purposes, is maintained in good agricultural and environmental condition. Member States, and devolved sub-national governments with competent powers, shall define, at national or regional level, minimum requirements for good agricultural and environmental condition on the basis of the framework set up in Annex III, taking into account the specific characteristics of the area concerned, including soil and climatic condition, existing farming systems, land use, crop rotation, farming practices, and farm structures.
Amendment 263 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Amendment 265 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6a Food security The Member States shall ensure that, with a view to balanced and sustainable land use, priority is given to national and/or regional food security. To that end they shall carry out a food security assessment on any planned expansion of energy production from agricultural raw materials to ensure that it does not endanger food security.
Amendment 304 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1a (nouveau)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1a (nouveau)
Member States shall ensure that any increases in compulsory modulation should be matched by corresponding decreases in voluntary modulation.
Amendment 308 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Amendment 353 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Amendment 356 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 - subparagraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 2 - subparagraph 1
Amendment 365 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 368 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Amendment 369 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Amendment 402 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall carry out administrative controls on the aid applications to verify the eligibility conditions for the aid. Such administrative controls shall not be overly burdensome, particularly in cost and paperwork, for the farmer.
Amendment 404 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall carry out on-the- spot checks to verify whether the farmer complies with the obligations referred to in Chapter 1. These checks should not be overly burdensome for the farmer.
Amendment 421 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – indent 1 – introductory phrase
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – indent 1 – introductory phrase
1. Member States shall notbe permitted not to grant direct payments to a farmer in one the followunder certaing casesriteria:
Amendment 427 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – indent 1 – point (a)
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – indent 1 – point (a)
(a) where the total amount of direct payments claimed or due to be granted in a given calendar year does not exceed an amount to be set by the Member State up to EUR 251000, or
Amendment 434 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – indent 1 – point (b)
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – indent 1 – point (b)
(b) where the eligible area of the holding for which direct payments are claimed or due to be granted does not exceed one hectare. However, Cyprus may set a minimum eligible area of 0.3 hectares and Malta of 0.1five hectares.
Amendment 457 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 34 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Set-aside entitlements established according to articles 53 and 63(2) of EC Regulation 1782/03 shall become normal entitlements within the meaning of this Regulation.
Amendment 486 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Article 47 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
2. Member States shall define the regions according to objective and non- discriminatory criteria such as their institutional or administrative structure and/or, the regional agricultural potential, or by the structural handicaps that deprived regions face.
Amendment 496 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 52 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Any Member State decision in the framework of articles 47 to 52 of this Regulation must be taken in agreement with institutions representing its regional authorities, on the basis of an impact study on the implications of this decision at regional level.
Amendment 498 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 53 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Any Member State having excluded the sheep and goat and beef payments from the single payment scheme under the conditions of Articles 67 and 68 of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 may decide by 1 August 2009 to continue toshall apply the single payment scheme from 2010 under the conditions laid down in this section and in conformity with the decision taken under Article 64(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003. However, Member States may decide to set the part of the component of their national ceiling to be used for additional payments to farmers in accordance with Article 55(1) of this Regulation at a rate lower than that decided under Article 64(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003.
Amendment 507 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54
Article 54
Amendment 508 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55
Article 55
Amendment 515 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 55 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Bulls kept for fighting shall be excluded from the payments under paragraphs 1 and 2.
Amendment 518 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 56 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Any Member State decision in the framework of articles 53 to 56 of this Regulation must be taken in agreement with institutions representing its regional authorities, on the basis of an impact study on the implications of this decision at regional level.
Amendment 532 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 67
Article 67
Amendment 575 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 68 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) in areas subject to restructuring and/or development programmes in order to avoid abandoning of land and/or in order to address specific disadvantages for farmers in those areas; also for assisting farming potential in deprived regions with severe and permanent structural handicaps,
Amendment 581 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 68 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Support as referred to in Paragraph 1 may be accessed using collective approaches and by collective organisations.
Amendment 594 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Support for measures referred to in paragraph 1(a) and (b) may only be granted:
Amendment 596 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) upon full implementation of the single payment schemefull decoupling in theall sector concerned in accordance with Articles 54, 55 and 71s.
Amendment 599 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – point b
Amendment 626 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 9
Article 68 – paragraph 9
9. The Commission, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 128(2) shall define the conditions for the granting of the support referred to under this section, in particular with a view to ensure consistency with other Community measures and policies and to avoid cumulation of support, to avoid competitive distortions between Member States and to avoid cumulation of support. Any support granted under this article shall end on 1 January 2013.
Amendment 636 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 69 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
(1) Member States may grant financial contributions to premiums for crop insurance against losses caused by adverse climatic events where the relevant precautionary measures against known risks have been taken.
Amendment 637 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 69 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
For the purpose of this article, ‘adverse climatic event’ means weather conditions which can be assimilated to a natural disaster, such as frost, hail, ice, rain or drought and destroy more than 30% of the average of annual production of a given farmer in the preceding three-year period or a three-year average based on the preceding five-year period, excluding the highest and lowest entry. For the purpose of this article, ‘relevant precautionary measures’ means, for example, the cultivation of plant varieties suitable to the location.
Amendment 662 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 1
Article 70 – paragraph 1
(1) Member States may provide for financial compensation to be paid to farmers for economic losses caused by the outbreak of animal or plant disease by way of financial contributions to mutual funds, where the relevant precautionary measures have been taken.
Amendment 670 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 3 − subparagraph 1
Article 70 – paragraph 3 − subparagraph 1
(3) The mutual funds shall pay the financial compensation directly to affiliated farmers who are affected by economic losses, provided they have taken the relevant precautionary measures.
Amendment 702 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Title IV – Chapter 1 – Section 4 a (new) – Article 84 a (new)
Title IV – Chapter 1 – Section 4 a (new) – Article 84 a (new)
Amendment 703 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Title IV – Chapter 1 – Section 4 a (new) – Article 84 b (new)
Title IV – Chapter 1 – Section 4 a (new) – Article 84 b (new)
Article 84b Conditions and amount of the aid The amount of the aid shall be EUR 80/ha for field beans, sweet lupins and peas harvested after the stage of lactic ripeness. Protein crops grown on areas which are fully sown and which are cultivated in accordance with local standards but which do not attain the stage of lactic ripeness as a result of exceptional weather conditions recognised by the Member State concerned, shall remain eligible for aid provided that the areas in question are not used for any other purpose up to this stage. For clover and lucerne crops the amount of the aid shall be EUR 80 provided that the areas are mown at least twice a year and the cuttings are used for animal feed.
Amendment 704 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Title IV – Chapter 1 – Section 4 a (new) – Article 84 c (new)
Title IV – Chapter 1 – Section 4 a (new) – Article 84 c (new)
Article 84c Area (1) Aid is granted subject to a maximum guaranteed area of 2 000 000 hectares. (2) Where the areas for which aid is claimed exceed the maximum guaranteed area, the area per farmer for which aid is claimed shall be reduced proportionately in that year in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 144(2).
Amendment 712 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Section 7 – Articles 88 to 96
Section 7 – Articles 88 to 96
SHEEP AND GOAT PREMIUMS (whole section)ection 7 deleted
Amendment 716 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Section 8 – Articles 97 to 108
Section 8 – Articles 97 to 108
Amendment 732 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 123
Article 123
Amendment 736 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 132 – point 1 – point (b)
Article 132 – point 1 – point (b)
Regulation (EC) No 378/2007
Article 1 − paragraph 5
Article 1 − paragraph 5
5. The modulation rates applicable to a farmer resulting from the application of Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No XXX/2008 (this regulation) minus 5 percentage points shall be deducted from the rate of voluntary modulation applied by Member States in application of paragraph 4 of this Article. Both the percentage to be deducted and the final voluntary modulation rate shall be equal to or higher than 0. No adjustments should, however, result in an overall reduction in the amount of EAFRD funding already allocated to rural development programmes, as laid out in the formal Commission Decision which approves them.
Amendment 751 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – line 4 – column 2 – indent 2
Annex III – line 4 – column 2 – indent 2
– Protection of permanent pasture and ban on ploughing
Amendment 754 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – issue : Minimum level of maintenance – indent 3
Annex III – issue : Minimum level of maintenance – indent 3
– Retention of landscape features, including, where appropriate, hedges, ponds, ditches, trees in line, in group or isolated and field margins,
Amendment 130 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point i
i) the country of origin or place of provenance where failure to indicate this might mislead the consumer to a material degree as to the true country of origin or place of provenance of the food, in particular if the information accompanying the food or the label as a whole would otherwise imply that the food has a different country of origin or place of provenance; in such cases the indication shall be in accordance with the rules laid down in Article 35(3) and (4) and those established in accordance with Article 35(5); shall be indicated using the following specifications: (i) in the case of non-composite foodstuffs, the region of provenance; (ii) in the case of composite foodstuffs, the country of provenance of the primary ingredient and, if possible, the region of provenance; (iii) in the case of meat, other than beef and veal, the country of origin or place of provenance may be given as a single place only where animals have been born, reared and slaughtered in the same country or place. In all other cases information on each of the different places of birth, rearing and slaughter shall be given.
Amendment 239 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 4
Article 35 – paragraph 4
Amendment 419 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Each Member State, in cooperation with its regional authorities, shall adopt a national action plan.
Amendment 694 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Easy access to public and private financing and renewables projects of Community interest must be guaranteed. In order to ease the financing of the achievement of the 20 % target, the Commission and the Member States shall, by 31 December 2009, present an analysis and plan aimed, in particular, at the: – better use of structural funds and framework programmes for renewable energies; – better and increased use of funds from the European Investment Bank and other public finance institutions; and – better access to risk capital notably by analysing the feasibility of a risk sharing facility for investments in renewable energies in the European Union similar to the Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund initiative which is reserved to renewables and energy efficiency investments in third countries. The Commission shall, in particular, analyse how those new financing possibilities could be used for the speeding up of “renewables projects of European interest” through the acceleration of the: – development of 100 % or high renewables energy communities and cities in the framework of the “covenant of majors initiative”; – development of the required network infrastructure to develop off-shore wind and marine energy potentials in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea; – take-up of biomass based district heating and cooling networks in Northern and Eastern EU in combination with a major retrofitting program of the existing building stock; – development of interconnectors with Mediterranean countries in order fully to tap into the vast potential of wind and solar thermal electricity potential in Mediterranean and other neighbouring countries.
Amendment 696 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. The Commission and the Member States shall, by 31 December 2009, present an analysis and plan aimed at the coordinated targeting of Community and national funding, and other forms of support, at renewable energy and energy efficient technology research centres; in particular at centres that cooperate with universities and enterprises (in particular small and medium-sized enterprises) in applied and innovative breakthrough research; technological research shall take a special interest in decentralised and Community production; such research shall aim to minimise usage conflicts, such as between fuel and food; such centres will also aim to spread awareness among the general public about renewable energy, and, in particular, energy saving measures.
Amendment 697 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 5 c (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Member States shall take financial and other supportive measures to ensure that as many agricultural holdings as possible are net producers of energy, through the use of energy sources such as anaerobic digesters, PV, wood chip fuel and second generation biofuels; the competent authority will furthermore ensure that such energy is provided with non-discriminatory access to the electricity and gas networks; however, usage conflicts, such as between wood for fuel and wood for construction, must be minimised, and energy must be generated through non-food organic materials.
Amendment 698 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 5 d (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 5 d (new)
5d. Member States shall review their public procurement policies in order to promote the use of renewable energy and energy efficient technologies; public bodies shall promote the use of non-food organic material fuel in their road transport fleet, and take other measures in line with the new Directive on the promotion of clean and energy efficient road transport vehicles.
Amendment 699 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 5 e (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 5 e (new)
5e. In assessing the impact of renewable energy developments taking place in areas designated under EU environmental legislation, and especially the Habitat Directive (Directive 92/43/EEC), the Member States will take into account the positive impact of these developments for Renewable Energy Production in the European Union, and their contribution to meeting the objectives set by this Directive.
Amendment 770 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 7
Article 14 – paragraph 7
7. Member States shall ensureNational regulatory authorities shall make mandatory that the charging of transmission and distribution feeds does not discriminate against electricity from renewable energy sources, including in particularand does not discriminate against electricity from renewable energy sources produced in peripheral regions, such as island regions, and in regions of low population density; the Commission shall investigate abuses of this provision and take the necessary corrective action if it is violated.
Amendment 71 #
2008/0014(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 2a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2a (new)
2a. In implementing paragraph 2, Member States will ensure that the limitation of their greenhouse gas emissions takes into account the specific constraints of territories beset by permanent and severe geographic and demographic handicaps.
Amendment 69 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) All Member States will need to make substantial investments to reduce the carbon intensity of their economies by 2020 and those Member States where income per capita is still significantly below the Community average and whose economies are in the process of catching up with the richer Member States will need to make a significant effort to improve energy efficiency. The objectives of eliminating distortions to intra-Community competition and of ensuring the highest degree of economic efficiency in the transformation of the EU economy towards a low carbon economy make it inappropriate to treat economic sectors differently under the Community scheme in individual Member States. It is therefore necessary to develop other mechanisms to support the efforts of those Member States with relatively lower income per capita and higher growth prospects. 90% of the total quantity of allowances to be auctioned should be distributed amongst Member States according to their relative share of 2005 emissions in the Community scheme. 10% of this quantity should be distributed to the benefit of those Member States for the purpose of solidarity and growth in the Community, to be used to reduce emissions and adapt to the effects of climate change. This distribution of this 10% should take into account levels of income per capita in the year 2005 and the growth prospects of Member States, and be higher for Member States with low income levels per head and high growth prospects. It should also take into account the existence in certain Member States of specific geographic handicaps, such as those related to the peripheral or insular nature of their territory. Member States with an average level of income per capita that is more than 20% higher than the average in the Community should contribute to this distribution, except where the direct costs of the overall package estimated in SEC(2008) 85 exceed 0.7% of GDP.
Amendment 75 #
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 20% of the proceeds from the auctioning of allowances should be used 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 increase 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 Fund20, 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, and to mitigate the impact of the allowance trading system on territories beset by permanent and severe geographic and demographic handicaps by giving them supplementary means to develop a sustainable energy policy. 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 172 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
For the purposes of point (b), the distribution of allowances amongst certain Member States should include a criterion related to the existence of specific geographic handicaps, such as those related to the peripheral or insular nature of their territory.
Amendment 189 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
(fa) to mitigate the impact of the allowance trading system on territories beset by permanent and severe geographic and demographic handicaps, by giving them supplementary means to develop a sustainable energy policy;
Amendment 194 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Commission shall ensure that the implementation of points (a), (b), (f) and (fa) of paragraph 3 contributes to the strengthening of the Community's objective of economic, social and territorial cohesion, and that the implementation of point (g) thereof includes, where appropriate, the expenses met by regional and local authorities.
Amendment 16 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation − amending act
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) However, foods derived from cloned animals and their descendants should be excluded from the scope of this Regulation. They should be dealt with in a specific regulation, adopted under the codecision procedure, and not be covered by the uniform authorisation procedure laid down in Regulation (EC) No ... [common procedure]. Pending the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission should put forward a corresponding legislative proposal. Pending the entry into force of a regulation on cloned animals, a moratorium should be imposed on the placing on the market of foods manufactured from cloned animals and their descendants.
Amendment 18 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation − amending act
Recital 6 b (new)
Recital 6 b (new)
(6b) Little is known at present about the health implications of foods containing nanoparticles manufactured by means of nanotechnological procedures. In keeping with the precautionary principle, the use of nanoparticles in the manufacturing of foods should be suspended until scientific findings concerning the implications of their use are available.
Amendment 21 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation − amending act
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) Foods of animal origin manufactured by feeding animals with genetically modified products are not at present labelled as such. In order to create transparency for consumers and to prevent distortions of competition on the market for feedingstuffs and animal products, this Regulation should lay down provisions governing the labelling of these products.
Amendment 27 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation − amending act
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notwithstanding paragraph 2(b) this Regulation shall lay down labelling rules for foods manufactured from animals fed with genetically modified feedingstuffs.
Amendment 28 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation − amending act
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Amendment 30 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation − amending act
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
(ii) food of plant or animal origin when to the plant and animal is applied a non- traditional breeding technique - not including cloning - not commercially used before 15 May 1997; and
Amendment 32 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation − amending act
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) ‘produced from animals fed with genetically modified feedingstuffs’ means that feedingstuffs containing genetically modified organisms were used to feed the animals from which the food in question originates.
Amendment 36 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation − amending act
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Amendment 40 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation − amending act
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a (new)
CHAPTER IIa SPECIFIC LABELLING RULES Article 11a Labelling of foods of animal origin manufactured using genetically modified organisms If a product was manufactured from animals fed with genetically modified feedingstuffs, the words ‘manufactured from animals fed with genetically modified feedingstuffs’ shall appear on the packaging, alongside the relevant ingredient, in the list of ingredients provided for in Article 6 of Directive 2000/13/EC; in the case of non- prepackaged products, these words shall appear on or be displayed next to the product.
Amendment 67 #
2007/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Believes, therefore, that Member States and regional authorities should examine the options for introducing or improving schemes to provide start-up capital to new farmers at preferential rates;
Amendment 98 #
2007/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers, in respect of succession arrangements, that consideration should be given to introducing legislation that focuses more closely on keeping farms together, with a view to achieving both economies of scale and economies of scope, succession arrangements involving parties who are not family members should be facilitated in order to preserve farms and to enable young entrepreneurs with an education in farming to become farmers;
Amendment 118 #
2007/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Takes the view that young farmers should be placed in the best possible position to take advantage of the opportunities provided by a greater flexibility in demand for farming-related goods and services, together with a greater opening up of emerging markets around the world and believes that more Community aid should be provided to support schemes aimed at diversification of income, for example through direct marketing or specific quality production schemes and marketing campaigns for quality products, together with enhanced market opportunities for European products through the combination of high quality and production standards with a qualified market access with a view to the conclusion of the multilateral negotiations;
Amendment 139 #
2007/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Believes that thought should be given to using alternative energy sources derived from agriculture and forestry, with a particular emphasis on biogases from farm waste such as animal manure; encourages Member States and regional and local authorities to increase their financial and planning support for sustainable and local biomass use for heat and electricity, especially in relation to promoting the economic prospects of young farmers;
Amendment 153 #
2007/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses the importance of continuing to improve implementation of the Leonardo programme as well as the use of lifelong training instruments to improve the knowledge and skills of farmers in business, economics, product quality, marketing and environmentally sound production;
Amendment 178 #
2007/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on the Commission to study methods for sharing best practice in innovative farming techniques and farm management among new farmers throughout Europe;
Amendment 30 #
2007/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point 1
Paragraph 3 – point 1
• Introduction of a new Environmental Sheep and Goat Maintenance Scheme per ewehectare of pastureland to be either a) financed directly by National Government funding or b) co- financed by EU and National Governments to arrest the decline in production, linked to the positive environmental attributes associated with the maintenance of sheep and goat production as well as achieving improvements in technical and quality areas of production; additional support should be provided for the maintenance of pastureland of special ecological and cultural value,
Amendment 46 #
2007/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to introduce an additional payment for rare traditional mountainous breeds in orderand regional breeds of sheep and goat in order to maintain biodiversity in agriculture and to preserve sheep in sensitive areas, to be either a) financed directly by National Governments or b) co-financed by EU and National Governments;
Amendment 56 #
2007/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission and the EU Council of Agriculture Ministers to review the introduction of an electronic identification system for sheep intended for 31/12/2009 due to the difficulty in implementation, and high costs and unproven benefits; asks that ; calls on the Commission to initiate further research Member State be allowed the discretion ofto develop a marking system which is efficient, animal-friendly, inexpensive and suitable for use int roducing this system on a voluntary basisugh country, with a view - if appropriate - to combining it with the electronic system;
Amendment 59 #
2007/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission and the EU Council of Agriculture Ministers to review the introduction of an electronic identification system for sheep intended for 31/12/2009 due to the difficulty in implementation, high costs and unproven benefits; asks that each Member Statebelieves that in many EU countries there are already adequate identification systems in place for the purposes of traceability and animal health, and that a duplicative system is therefore unnecessary; asks that each Member State , and regions with devolved powers in the area of animal identification, be allowed the discretion of introducing this system on a voluntary basis;
Amendment 66 #
2007/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Commission, in the sheep and goat sector too, to work for qualified market access, so that a levy is imposed on imports into the European Union of products from third countries in whose production certain environmental, social and animal welfare standards have not been complied with; considers that the revenue from this levy should be placed in a Fund for the Sustainable Development of Rural Areas in Developing Countries;
Amendment 70 #
2007/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission to introduce a mandatory EU labelling regulation system for sheepmeat products, which would have an EU wide logo to allow consumers to distinguish between EU products and those from third countries, which would be underwritten by a number of criteria including a farm assurance scheme and a country of origin indicationcertification of origin for sheepmeat and goatmeat products and sheep and goat milk products to allow consumers to distinguish between EU products and those from third countries, ensuring that consumers are fully aware as to the point of origin of the product;
Amendment 78 #
2007/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to initiate programmes to encourage producers to set up producer and marketing groups, engage in direct marketing and produce and prove their production of special qualities of sheepmeat and goatmeat products and sheep and goat milk products (for example organic products or regional specialities);
Amendment 84 #
2007/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses the need to improve the availability of medicinal and veterinary products for the sheep and goat sectors at a European level through the simplification of marketing authorisation, particularly for dairy farms, at a European level; calls on the Commission to review whether this would be possible without risk by means of simplification of authorisation procedures, and whether the European Union can provide financial support for authorisation procedures for necessary medicines for small ruminants;
Amendment 86 #
2007/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Commission, inter alia bearing in mind bluetongue, to accelerate the pace of research into causes and methods of control when an outbreak of an animal disease occurs, formulate an efficient control strategy, coordinate the measures taken by Member States, promote the development of vaccines, develop an efficient vaccination strategy and provide financial support for the vaccination of livestock; calls for measures which are required by law in order to control an animal disease but which over time have proven to be inefficient to be deleted from the catalogue of measures as quickly as possible;
Amendment 5 #
2007/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Believes that the production of energy from renewable sources, such as agricultural biogases and wood chip fuel from forestry, in local energy-generating plants has the potential to revitalise the economies of rural and peripheral areas and to support a sustainable energy policy, provided that the positive carbon balance of the process is guaranteed, and a negative impact on international security of food supply and the agro- ecosystem can be avoided; calls for more Structural and Cohesion Funds to be invested in developing technologies for such energy production;
Amendment 6 #
2007/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Underlines the importance of agricultural and non-agricultural economic activities (such as processing and direct marketing of agricultural products, tourism, services, small and medium-sized industries) in rural areas for employment and the prevention of poverty and rural exodus; calls, therefore, for improved facilities for further vocational training in rural areas to support the development of businesses;
Amendment 9 #
2007/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the importance of protecting traditional forms of agriculture, such as crofting, which underpin the cohesion of rural communities in peripheral regions;
Amendment 10 #
2007/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Believes that democratic decision- making by rural and peripheral communities with regard to their resources (land, services, energy, etc.), and the income from such resources, will act as a catalyst for the revival of those regions, in terms of wealth, population, social cohesion and solidarity; therefore encourages the examination of local forms of ownership (cooperatives, community trusts, mutual societies, etc.) by all levels of European and Member State government;
Amendment 179 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 5a – paragraph 1
Article 5a – paragraph 1
1. In order to safeguard a secure supply on the internal market of natural gas, Member States shall, without imposing a disproportionate burden on market participants, cooperate in order to promote regional and bilateral solidarity.
Amendment 211 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 7 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 6 a (new)
"6a. The provisions of this Article shall apply equally to all transmission system owners/ operators regardless of their country of origin."
Amendment 217 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 7a
Article 7a
Amendment 275 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 9
Article 1 – point 9
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
"2a. Commercially sensitive information shall be determined by using objective and transparent criteria."
Amendment 311 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 13
Article 1 – point 13
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 22 – paragraph 1 - introductory part
Article 22 – paragraph 1 - introductory part
1. Major new gas infrastructures, i.e. interconnectors between Member States, LNG and storage facilities, may, upon request, be exempted, for a limitdefined period of time, from the provisions of Articles 7, 18, 19, 20, and 24c(4), (5) and (6) under the following conditions:
Amendment 326 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 13
Article 1 – point 13
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
In deciding to grant an exemption consideration shall be given, on a case by case basis, to the need to impose conditions regarding the duration of the exemption and non-discriminatory access to the infrastructure. When deciding on those conditions account shall, in particular, be taken of the duration of contracts, additional capacity to be built or the modification of existing capacity, the time horizon of the project and national circumstances.
Amendment 329 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 13
Article 1 – point 13
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4
Amendment 346 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 13
Article 1 – point 13
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 22 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 4
Article 22 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 4
The Commission's approval of an exemption decision shall lose its effect after two years from its adoption if construction of the infrastructurre shall be a transparent and strict appeal procedure against the exemption decisions of the regulatory authority issued under this Article. Conditions of an exemption approval granted under this Article shasll not yet started, and after five years if the infrastructure has not become operationalbe changed retrospectively without the agreement of all parties concerned.
Amendment 426 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 14
Article 1 – point 14
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 24c – paragraph 1 – point (p a) (new)
Article 24c – paragraph 1 – point (p a) (new)
"(pa) setting and adhering to transparent and objective criteria for the regulation of the internal gas market."
Amendment 427 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 14
Article 1 – point 14
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 24c – paragraph 1 – point (p b) (new)
Article 24c – paragraph 1 – point (p b) (new)
"(pb) publishing the procedure to be followed in the event that market participants wish to appeal against their decisions."
Amendment 431 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 14
Article 1 – point 14
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 24c – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 24c – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Member States shall ensure that regulatory authorities are granted the powers enabling them to carry out the duties within a defined framework referred to in paragraph 1 and 2 in an efficient and expeditious manner. For this purpose, tThe regulatory authority shall have at least the following powersthe right, within a defined framework compatible with national regulation:
Amendment 440 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 14
Article 1 – point 14
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 24c – paragraph 3 – point (b)
Article 24c – paragraph 3 – point (b)
(b) to carry out in cooperatione with the national competition authority as regards investigations intof the functioning of gas markets, and to decide, in the absence of violations of competition rules,, oftake any appropriate measures necessary and proportionate to promote effective competition and ensure the proper functioning of the market, including gas release programs;
Amendment 449 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 14
Article 1 – point 14
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 24c – paragraph 3 – point (c)
Article 24c – paragraph 3 – point (c)
(c) to request anyinformation, in accordance with the Member States’ existing processes for gathering information, from natural gas undertakings relevant for the fulfilment of its tasks;
Amendment 450 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 14
Article 1 – point 14
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 24c – paragraph 3 – point (d)
Article 24c – paragraph 3 – point (d)
(dc) to impose effective, appropriate and dissuasive sanctions ton natural gas undertakings not complying with their obligations under this Directive or any decisions of the regulatory authority or of the Agency;
Amendment 486 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 14
Article 1 – point 14
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 24c – paragraph 12
Article 24c – paragraph 12
12. Decisions taken by regulatory authorities shall be motivatsubstantiated, proportionate and necessary, with due account taken of the views of the market participants concerned and their existing contractual obligations as well as of the expected costs and benefits of the decision, and shall be published.
Amendment 509 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 14
Article 1 – point 14
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 24f – paragraph 1
Article 24f – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall require supply undertakings to keep at the disposal of the national regulatory authority, the national competition authority and the Commission, for at least five years, the relevantcontractual data relating to all transactions in gas supply contracts and gas derivatives with wholesale customers and transmission system operators as well as storage and LNG operators.
Amendment 291 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Article 10 – paragraph 5
5. Each independent system operator shall be responsible for granting and managing third party access, including the collection of access charges, congestion rents, and payments under the inter transmission system operator compensation mechanism in compliance with Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1228/2003, as well as for operating, maintaining and developing the transmission system, and for ensuring the long term ability of the system to meet reasonable demand through investment psystem operation including real time configuration of the network, balanncing. When developing the network the independent system operator is responsible for planning (including authorisation procedure), construction and commissioning of the new infrastructure. For this purpose, it shall act as a transmission system operator in accordance with this Chapter. Transmission system owners may not be responsible for granting and managing third party access, nor for and operational security. Each independent system operator shall, in cooperation with affected transmission system owners, develop arrangements for ensuring the long-term ability of the system to meet reasonable demand through investment planning.
Amendment 292 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 6 – point (a a) (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 6 – point (a a) (new)
"(aa) enter into an agreement, approved by the national regulatory authority, with the independent system operator to ensure their effective cooperation in maintaining and developing the transmission system;"
Amendment 294 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 6 – point (b)
Article 10 – paragraph 6 – point (b)
(b) financecarry out the investments decided byin cooperation with the independent system operator and approved by the regulatory authority, or give its agreement to financing by any interested party including the independent system operator. The relevant financing arrangements shall be subject to approval by the regulatory authority. Prior to this approval, the Regulatory Authority shall consult the asset owner together with other interested parties;
Amendment 310 #
2006/0136(COD)
Annex II - point 3.6.5.
3.6.5. An active substance, safener or synergist shall only be approved if, on the basis of the assessment of Community or internationally agreed test guidelines or other available data and information, including a review of the scientific literature, reviewed by the Authority, it is not considered to have endocrine disrupting properties that may cause adverse effect in humans such that it is not or has not to be classified, in accordance with the provisions of Directive 67/548/EEC, as toxic for reproduction category 3, unless the exposure of humans to that active substance, safener or synergist in a plant protection product, under realistic proposed conditions of use, is negligible, i.e. the product is used in closed systems or in other conditions excluding contact with humans and where residues of the active substance, safener or synergist concerned on food and feed do not exceed the default value set in accordance with point (b) of Article 18(1) of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.