5 Amendments of Sirpa PIETIKÄINEN related to 2014/2150(INI)
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. Whereas there will always be new emerging challenges, like those in the fields of information technology and resource scarcity, which require new and ambitious legislation to meet the challenges and ensure a level-playing field for businesses and prevent risks;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises that improvinghigh-level environmental and public health protection creates innovations and opportunities for businesses and therefore benefits the European economy, especially in the context of the transition towards a green economy;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is convinced that impact assessments constitute an important tool for supporting decision-making in all EU institutions and play a significant role in better regulation; remains, however, conscious of the fact that such assessments are not a substitute for political assessments and decisionsSees that better mainstreaming in resource efficiency and gender impact assessments is needed;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 12 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Reminds, however, that such assessments are only tools for democratic decision making and subject to its scrutiny, not a substitute for it. Thus, democratic decisions, like those of any parliament's, remain subject to electoral evaluation and are not subordinate to technical assessment;
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Remains strongly opposed, with reference to the decisions of the Parliament of 15 January 2015, to the intention of the Commission to withdraw a number of legislative proposals, in particular the directive on resource efficiency, maternity leave, the legislative proposals on air quality and waste policy, the directive on transparency in pricing and reimbursement of medicines, and the proposal to revise the directive on national emission ceilings under the legislative follow-up to the climate and energy package; calls on the Commission to take due account of the position of Parliament;