Activities of Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ
Plenary speeches (113)
Presentation of the programme of activities of the Finnish Presidency of the Council (debate)
The situation of EU forests (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Amazon forest fires (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Climate and ecological emergency (topical debate)
Public discrimination and hate speech against LGBTI people, including LGBTI free zones (debate)
Animal welfare conditions during transport to third countries (debate)
Enabling the digital transformation of health and care (debate)
COP15 to the Convention on Biological Diversity (Kunming 2020) (debate)
Coronavirus outbreak (debate)
Coronavirus outbreak (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
US Middle East plan: EU response in line with international law (debate)
Coronavirus outbreak, state of play and ensuring a coordinated European response to the health, economic and social impact (debate)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 19 June 2020 - Recommendations on the negotiations for a new partnership with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (debate)
Land grabbing and deforestation in the Amazonas (debate)
The EU’s public health strategy post-COVID-19 (continuation of debate)
Amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (debate)
Covid-19: EU coordination of health assessments and risk classification and the consequences on Schengen and the single market (debate)
The European Forest Strategy - The Way Forward (debate)
Programme for the Union's action in the field of health for the period 2021-2027 (“EU4Health Programme”) (debate)
Situation in Ethiopia
Quality of water intended for human consumption – Implementation of the EU water legislation (debate)
EU global strategy on COVID-19 vaccinations (debate)
Inauguration of the new President of the United States and the current political situation (debate)
Political situation in Uganda
Programme for the Union’s action in the field of health for the period 2021-2027 (‘EU4Health programme’) (debate)
The current political situation in Georgia (debate)
Guidelines for the 2022 Budget – Section III (debate)
Union Civil Protection Mechanism (debate)
Digital Green Certificate - Union citizens - Digital Green Certificate - third country nationals - The accessibility and affordability of Covid-testing (debate)
Meeting the Global COVID-19 challenge: effects of waiver of the WTO TRIPS agreement on COVID-19 vaccines, treatment, equipment and increasing production and manufacturing capacity in developing countries (debate)
Environment: The Aarhus Regulation (debate)
EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030: Bringing nature back into our lives (debate)
Preparation of the G7 summit of 11-13 June and the EU-US Summit (debate)
European Climate Law (continuation of debate)
Public sector loan facility under the Just Transition Mechanism (debate)
State of play of the implementation of the EU Digital COVID Certificate regulations (debate)
Hong Kong, notably the case of Apple Daily
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control - Serious cross-border threats to health (debate)
Natural disasters during the summer 2021 - Impacts of natural disasters in Europe due to climate change (debate)
The future of EU-US relations (debate)
EU Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority: ensuring a coordinated EU approach for future health crises and the role of the European Parliament in this (debate)
The state law relating to abortion in Texas, USA
General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2022 - all sections (debate)
UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, the UK (COP26) (debate)
The outcome of the Western Balkans summit (continuation of debate)
The outcome of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) (debate)
The revision of the Financial Regulation in view of the entry into force of the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework (debate)
2022 budgetary procedure: joint text (debate)
The EU's role in combating the COVID-19 pandemic: how to vaccinate the world (topical debate)
Health technology assessment (debate)
Cooperation on the fight against organised crime in the Western Balkans (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer(debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
The deterioration of the situation of refugees as a consequence of the Russian aggression against Ukraine (debate)
General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030 (debate)
The situation of journalists and human rights defenders in Mexico
Guidelines for the 2023 budget – Section III (debate)
Guidelines for the 2023 budget – Section III (debate)
Guidelines for the 2023 budget – Section III (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System - Social Climate Fund - Carbon border adjustment mechanism - Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System for aviation - Notification under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) (joint debate – Fit for 55 (part 1))
Global threats to abortion rights: the possible overturn of abortion rights in the US by the Supreme Court (debate)
Recent heat wave and drought in the EU (debate)
New EU Forest Strategy for 2030 – Sustainable Forest Management in Europe (debate)
Deforestation Regulation (debate)
Presentation by the Council of its position on the draft general budget - 2023 financial year (debate)
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control - Serious cross-border threats to health (debate)
The accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen area (debate)
General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023 - all sections (debate)
General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023 - all sections (debate)
UN Climate Change Conference 2022 in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt (COP27) (debate)
2023 budgetary procedure: joint text (debate)
Protection of livestock farming and large carnivores in Europe (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
The recent JHA Council decision on Schengen accession (debate)
Upscaling the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (debate)
Surge of respiratory infections and the shortage of medication in Europe (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States (Effort Sharing Regulation) - Land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) - Revision of the Market Stability Reserve for the EU Emissions Trading System (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Strengthening the EU Defence in the context of the war in Ukraine: speeding up production and deliveries to Ukraine of weapons and ammunitions (debate)
Strengthening the EU Defence in the context of the war in Ukraine: speeding up production and deliveries to Ukraine of weapons and ammunitions (debate)
Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System - Monitoring, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport - Carbon border adjustment mechanism - Social Climate Fund - Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System for aviation (debate)
Guidelines for the 2024 budget - Section III (debate)
EU Global Health Strategy (debate)
IPCC report on Climate Change: a call for urgent additional action (debate)
IPCC report on Climate Change: a call for urgent additional action (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Fighting cyberbullying of young people across the EU (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
The water crisis in Europe (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Accession to the Schengen area (short presentation)
Ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe (debate)
Improving firefighters’ working conditions (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Medicine shortages and strategic healthcare autonomy in the EU (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2024 - all sections (debate)
Fighting disinformation and dissemination of illegal content in the context of the Digital Services Act and in times of conflict (debate)
Mental health at work (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
EU strategy to assist young people facing the housing and cost of living crisis (topical debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
This is Europe - Debate with the President of Romania, Klaus Iohannis (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Combating violence against women and domestic violence (debate)
Reports (3)
REPORT on general guidelines for the preparation of the 2023 budget, Section III – Commission
REPORT on the Council position on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023
REPORT on the joint text on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023 approved by the Conciliation Committee under the budgetary procedure
Shadow reports (19)
REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism
REPORT with recommendations to the Commission on an EU legal framework to halt and reverse EU-driven global deforestation
REPORT on general guidelines for the preparation of the 2022 budget, Section III – Commission
REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund following an application from the Netherlands – EGF/2020/004 NL/The Netherlands KLM
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 851/2004 establishing a European Centre for disease prevention and control
REPORT on the Council position on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2022
REPORT on the revision of the Financial Regulation in view of the entry into force of the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework
REPORT on cooperation on the fight against organised crime in the Western Balkans
REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Croatia in relation to the series of earthquakes starting from 28 December 2020
REPORT on the Council position on Draft amending budget No 1/2022 of the European Union for the financial year 2022 - budgeting the impact for 2022 budget of the Adjustment of the multiannual financial framework in accordance with Article 7 of Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2093 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a carbon border adjustment mechanism
REPORT on the Council position on Draft amending budget No 3/2022 of the European Union for the financial year 2022 – financing reception costs of people fleeing Ukraine
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on making available on the Union market as well as export from the Union of certain commodities and products associated with deforestation and forest degradation and repealing Regulation (EU) No 995/2010
REPORT on the Council position on Draft amending budget No 2/2022 of the European Union for the financial year 2022 – Entering the surplus of the financial year 2021
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union
REPORT on the Council position on Draft amending budget No 4/2022 of the European Union for the financial year 2022: update of revenue (own resources) and other technical adjustments
REPORT on the Council position on Draft amending budget No 5/2022 of the European Union for the financial year 2022 – Additional measures to address the consequences of the Russian war in Ukraine, Union Civil Protection Mechanism reinforcement, Reduction in payment appropriations and update of revenues, Other adjustments and technical updates
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe (recast)
REPORT on mental health
Opinions (2)
OPINION on recommendations on the negotiations for a new partnership with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the establishment of a Programme for the Union's action in the field of health –for the period 2021-2027 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 282/2014 (“EU4Health Programme”)
Shadow opinions (11)
OPINION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Union and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania concerning the extension of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, expiring on 15 November 2019
OPINION on the European Forest Strategy - The Way Forward
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Just Transition Fund
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 851/2004 establishing a European Centre for disease prevention and control
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2016/794, as regards Europol’s cooperation with private parties, the processing of personal data by Europol in support of criminal investigations, and Europol’s role on research and innovation
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on energy efficiency (recast)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism and amending Regulations (EU) No 1093/2010, (EU) 1094/2010, (EU) 1095/2010
OPINION on the new EU forest strategy for 2030 – sustainable forest management in Europe
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Union Drugs Agency
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products and amending Regulations (EU) 2017/1001 and (EU) 2019/1753 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Decision (EU) 2019/1754
Opinion on Guidelines for the 2025 budget – Section III
Institutional motions (303)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, notably the situation of environmental activists and Ukrainian political prisoners
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Hong Kong
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Venezuela
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Hong Kong
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, notably the situation of environmental activists and Ukrainian political prisoners
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Venezuela
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Iran, notably the situation of women's rights defenders and imprisoned EU dual nationals
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Myanmar, notably the situation of the Rohingya
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Turkey, notably the removal of elected mayors
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Iran, notably the situation of women’s rights defenders and imprisoned EU dual nationals
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Myanmar, notably the situation of the Rohingya
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on situation in Turkey, notably the removal of elected mayors
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the draft Commission implementing decision authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize MZHG0JG (SYN-ØØØJG-2), pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the draft Commission implementing decision authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × MON 88017 × 59122 × DAS-40278-9 and genetically modified maize combining two, three or four of the single events MON 89034, 1507, MON 88017, 59122 and DAS-40278-9 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Romanian revolution of December 1989
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Nigeria, notably the recent terrorist attacks
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Venezuela after the illegal election of the new National Assembly Presidency and Bureau (parliamentary coup)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Venezuela after the illegal election of the new National Assembly Presidency and Bureau (parliamentary coup)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Nigeria, notably the recent terrorist attacks
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Guinea-Conakry, notably violence towards protesters
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Child labour in mines in Madagascar
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Republic of Guinea, notably violence towards protestors
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on child labour in mines in Madagascar
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on European protection of cross-border and seasonal workers in the context of the COVID-19 crisis
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the PRC national security law for Hong Kong and the need for the EU to defend Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the PRC national security law for Hong Kong and the need for the EU to defend Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the anti-racism protests following the death of George Floyd
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian situation in Venezuela and the migration and refugee crisis
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian situation in Venezuela and the migration and refugee crisis
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the cultural recovery of Europe
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Dr. Denis Mukwege in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Philippines, including the case of Maria Ressa
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, the poisoning of Alexei Navalny
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Belarus
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on COVID-19: EU coordination of health assessments and risk classification, and the consequences for Schengen and the single market
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Russia: the poisoning of Alexei Navalny
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Belarus
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian situation in Mozambique
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian situation in Mozambique
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Philippines, including the case of Maria Ressa
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Dr Denis Mukwege in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on COVID-19: EU coordination of health assessments and risk classification, and the consequences for Schengen and the single market
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Eritrea, the case of Dawit Isaak
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of Ethiopian migrants in detention centres in Saudi Arabia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the "Foreign Agents" Law in Nicaragua
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of Ethiopian migrants in detention centres in Saudi Arabia
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the ‘Foreign Agents’ Law in Nicaragua
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Eritrea, notably the case of Dawit Isaak
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on escalating tensions in Varosha following the illegal actions by Turkey and the urgent need for the resumption of talks
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on escalating tensions in Varosha following the illegal actions by Turkey and the urgent need for the resumption of talks
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the continuous violations of human rights in Belarus, in particular the murder of Raman Bandarenka
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Ethiopia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the deteriorating situation of human rights in Algeria, in particular the case of journalist Khaled Drareni
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the continuous violations of human rights in Belarus, in particular the murder of Raman Bandarenka
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Ethiopia
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the deteriorating situation of human rights in Algeria, in particular the case of journalist Khaled Drareni
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the implementation of the EU water legislation
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Iran, in particular the case of 2012 Sakharov Prize laureate Nasrin Sotoudeh
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on forced labour and the situation of the Uyghurs in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the deteriorating situation of human rights in Egypt, in particular the case of the activists of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on human rights situation in Turkey, notably the case of Selahattin Demirtas and other prisoners of conscience
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on human rights situation in Vietnam, in particular the case of human rights journalists Pham Chi Dung, Nguyen Tuong Thuy et Le Huu Minh Tuan
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the crackdown on the democratic opposition in Hong Kong
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the latest developments in the National Assembly of Venezuela
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on mitigating the consequences of earthquakes in Croatia
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on mitigating the consequences of earthquakes in Croatia
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the latest developments in the National Assembly of Venezuela
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the arrest of Aleksei Navalny
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the arrest of Aleksei Navalny
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Vietnam, in particular the case of human rights journalists Pham Chi Dung, Nguyen Tuong Thuy and Le Huu Minh Tuan
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Turkey, notably the case of Selahattin Demirtaş and other prisoners of conscience
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the crackdown on the democratic opposition in Hong Kong
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on human rights situation in Kazakhstan
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the political situation in Uganda
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Rwanda, the case of Paul Rusesabagina
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian and political situation in Yemen
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Myanmar
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian and political situation in Yemen
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Myanmar
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Kazakhstan
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the political situation in Uganda
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Rwanda, the case of Paul Rusesabagina
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the assassination of the Italian Ambassador Luca Attanasio and his entourage
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The human rights situation in the Kingdom of Bahrain, in particular the cases of death row inmates and human rights defenders
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the mass trials against opposition and civil society in Cambodia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Syrian conflict – 10 years after the uprising
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in the Kingdom of Bahrain, in particular the cases of death row inmates and human rights defenders
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the mass trials against the opposition and civil society in Cambodia
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Syrian conflict – 10 years after the uprising
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the assassination of the Italian Ambassador Luca Attanasio and his entourage
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the COVID-19 Pandemic in Latin America
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, the case of Alexei Navalny, the military build-up on Ukraine’s border and Russian attacks in the Czech Republic
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the accessibility and affordability of COVID testing
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the fifth anniversary of the Peace Agreement in Colombia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Blasphemy laws in Pakistan, in particular the case of Shagufta Kausar and Shafqat Emmanuel
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Bolivia and the arrest of former President Jeanine Añez and other officials
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the blasphemy laws in Pakistan, in particular the case of Shagufta Kausar and Shafqat Emmanuel
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Bolivia and the arrest of former President Jeanine Añez and other officials
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, the case of Alexei Navalny, the military build-up on Ukraine’s border and Russian attacks in the Czech Republic
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the fifth anniversary of the Peace Agreement in Colombia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Chinese countersanctions on EU entities and MEPs and MPs
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Chad
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Haiti
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on prisoners of war in the aftermath of the most recent conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Chinese countersanctions on EU entities and MEPs and MPs
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Chad
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Haiti
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on prisoners of war in the aftermath of the most recent conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on meeting the global COVID-19 challenge: effects of the waiver of the WTO TRIPS Agreement on COVID-19 vaccines, treatment, equipment and increasing production and manufacturing capacity in developing countries
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on meeting the global COVID-19 challenge: effects of the waiver of the WTO TRIPS Agreement on COVID-19 vaccines, treatment, equipment and increasing production and manufacturing capacity in developing countries
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Sri Lanka, in particular the arrests under the Prevention of Terrorism Act
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The listing of German NGOs as 'undesirable organisations' by Russia and the detention of Andrei Pivovarov
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights and political situation in Cuba
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on systematic repression in Belarus and its consequences for European security following abductions from an EU civilian plane intercepted by Belarusian authorities
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Afghanistan
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Sri Lanka, in particular the arrests under the Prevention of Terrorism Act
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the breach of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the use of minors by the Moroccan authorities in the migratory crisis in Ceuta
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the listing of German NGOs as ‘undesirable organisations’ by Russia and the detention of Andrei Pivovarov
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights and political situation in Cuba
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the systematic repression in Belarus and its consequences for European security following the abductions from an EU civilian plane intercepted by Belarusian authorities
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Afghanistan
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the death penalty in Saudi Arabia, notably the cases of Mustafa Hashem Al Darwish and Abdullah Al Howaiti
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Hong Kong, notably the case of Apple Daily
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Ahmadreza Djalali in Iran
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the repression of the opposition in Turkey, specifically the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Nicaragua
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the repression of the opposition in Turkey, specifically the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Nicaragua
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the death penalty in Saudi Arabia, notably the cases of Mustafa Hashem al-Darwish and Abdullah al-Howaiti
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Hong Kong, notably the case of Apple Daily
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Ahmadreza Djalali in Iran
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The situation in Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of human rights defender Ahmed Mansoor in the UAEon the case of human rights defender Ahmed Mansoor in the UAE
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Government crackdown on protests and citizens in Cuba
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Lebanon
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Afghanistan
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the government crackdown on protests and citizens in Cuba
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of human rights defender Ahmed Mansoor in the United Arab Emirates
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Paul Rusesabagina in Rwanda
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Myanmar, including the situation of religious and ethnic groups
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The state law relating to abortion in Texas, USA
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Belarus after one year of protests and their violent repression
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian situation in Tigray
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Myanmar, including the situation of religious and ethnic groups
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Paul Rusesabagina in Rwanda
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the state law relating to abortion in Texas, USA
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian situation in Tigray
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Belarus after one year of protests and their violent repression
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Tunisia
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Tunisia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Somalia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on human rights violations by private military and security companies, particularly the Wagner group
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION On the human rights situation in Cameroon
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights violations by private military and security companies, particularly the Wagner Group
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Somalia
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Cameroon
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Nicaragua
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Cuba, namely the cases of José Daniel Ferrer, Lady in White Aymara Nieto, Maykel Castillo, Luis Robles, Félix Navarro, Luis Manuel Otero, Reverend Lorenzo Rosales Fajardo, Andy Dunier García and Yunior García Aguilera
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on continuous crackdown on civil society and human rights defenders in Russia: the case of Human Rights organisation Memorial
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on forced labour in the Linglong factory and environmental protests in Serbia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation at the Ukrainian border and in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the continuous crackdown on civil society and human rights defenders in Russia: the case of human rights organisation Memorial
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on forced labour in the Linglong factory and environmental protests in Serbia
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation at the Ukrainian border and in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Cuba, namely the cases of José Daniel Ferrer, Lady in White Aymara Nieto, Maykel Castillo, Luis Robles, Félix Navarro, Luis Manuel Otero, Reverend Lorenzo Rosales Fajardo, Andy Dunier García and Yunior García Aguilera
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the political crisis in Sudan
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Kazakhstan
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on violations of fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the political crisis in Sudan
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on violations of fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Kazakhstan
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the political crisis in Burkina Faso
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the recent human rights developments in the Philippines
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the death penalty in Iran
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the death penalty in Iran
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the political crisis in Burkina Faso
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the recent human rights developments in the Philippines
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of journalists and human rights defenders in Mexico
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on destruction of cultural heritage in Nagorno-Karabakh
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Myanmar, one year after the coup
on the situation of journalists and human rights defenders in Mexico
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION On Human rights situation in North Korea, including the persecution of religious minorities
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the rule of law and human rights in the Republic of Guatemala
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the increasing repression in Russia, including the case of Alexey Navalny
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Afghanistan, in particular the situation of women’s rights
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Afghanistan, in particular the situation of women’s rights
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in North Korea, including the persecution of religious minorities
the situation of the rule of law and human rights in the Republic of Guatemala
on the Increasing repression in Russia, including the case of Alexey Navalny
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on threats to stability, security and democracy in West and Sahelian Africa
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on reports of continued organ harvesting in China
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the state of play of EU-Moldova cooperation
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Osman Kavala in Turkey
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the continuous crackdown of political opposition in Cambodia
threats to stability, security and democracy in Western and Sahelian Africa
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the reports of continued organ harvesting in China
the State of play on the EU-Moldova cooperation
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Osman Kavala in Turkey
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the fight against impunity of war crimes in Ukraine
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the prosecution of the opposition and the detention of trade union leaders in Belarus
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the fight against impunity for war crimes in Ukraine
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the prosecution of the opposition and the detention of trade union leaders in Belarus
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the instrumentalisation of justice as a repressive tool in Nicaragua
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on reports of the human rights situation in Xinjiang, including the Xinjiang police files
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION On Violations of media freedom and safety of journalists in Georgia
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Xinjiang, including the Xinjiang police files
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on violations of media freedom and the safety of journalists in Georgia
on the instrumentalisation of justice as a repressive tool in Nicaragua
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the draft Commission implementing regulation designating antimicrobials or groups of antimicrobials reserved for treatment of certain infections in humans, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/6 of the European Parliament and of the Council
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the arrest of Cardinal Zen and the trustees of the 612 relief fund in Hong Kong
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of indigenous and environmental defenders in Brazil, including the killing of Dom Philips and Bruno Pereira
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Tajikistan’s Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province
on the arrest of Cardinal Zen and the trustees of the 612 relief fund in Hong Kong
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Tajikistan’s Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province
on the situation of indigenous and environmental defenders in Brazil, including the killing of Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on violations of human rights in Uganda and Tanzania linked to the investments in fossil fuels projects
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on human rights violations in the context of forced deportation of Ukrainian civilians to and forced adoption of Ukrainian children in Russia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Nicaragua, in particular the arrest of the Bishop Rolando Álvarez
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Strait of Taiwan
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Strait of Taiwan
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on violations of human rights in Uganda and Tanzania linked to investments in fossil fuels projects
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on human rights violations in the context of the forced deportation of Ukrainian civilians to and the forced adoption of Ukrainian children in Russia
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Nicaragua, in particular the arrest of the bishop Rolando Álvarez
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Media freedom crackdown in Myanmar, notably the cases of Htet Htet Khine, Sithu Aung Myint and Nyein Nyein Aye
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the recent humanitarian and human rights situation in Tigray, Ethiopia, notably that of children
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the death of Mahsa Amini and the repression of women’s rights protesters in Iran
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia’s escalation of its war of aggression against Ukraine
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the death of Mahsa Jina Amini and the repression of women’s rights protesters in Iran
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Media freedom crackdown in Myanmar, notably the cases of Htet Htet Khine, Sithu Aung Myint and Nyein Nyein Aye
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia’s escalation of its war of aggression against Ukraine
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the recent humanitarian and human rights situation in Tigray, Ethiopia, notably that of children
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen area
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Burkina Faso following the coup d’état
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Burkina Faso following the coup d’état
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on recognising the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on recognising the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Afghanistan and specially the deterioration of women's rights and attacks against education institutions
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the continuing repression of the democratic opposition and civil society in Belarus
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the outcome of the modernisation of the Energy Charter Treaty
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on human rights in the context of the FIFA world cup in Qatar
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of human rights in the context of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the continuing repression of the democratic opposition and civil society in Belarus
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Afghanistan, especially the deterioration of women’s rights and attacks against educational institutions
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Egypt
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Military junta crackdown on peaceful demonstrations in Chad
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Chinese government crackdown on the peaceful protests across the People's Republic of China
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of human rights defender Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja in Bahrain
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the military junta crackdown on peaceful demonstrations in Chad
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Chinese Government crackdown on the peaceful protests across the People’s Republic of China
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of human rights defender Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja in Bahrain
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian consequences of the blockade in Nagorno-Karabakh
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the establishment of a tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU response to the protests and executions in Iran
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The situation of journalists in Morocco, notably the case of Omar Radi
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the storming of Brazilian democratic institutions
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian consequences of the blockade in Nagorno-Karabakh
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU response to the protests and executions in Iran
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the establishment of a tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the storming of the Brazilian democratic institutions
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of journalists in Morocco, notably the case of Omar Radi
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the preparation of the EU-Ukraine Summit
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the former President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the former President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the recent deterioration of the inhuman imprisonment conditions of Alexei Navalny and other political prisoners in Russia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the situation of human rights defenders in Eswatini, notably the murder of Thulani Maseko
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on violence against opposition activists in Equatorial Guinea, notably the case of Julio Obama Mefuman
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on one year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the inhuman imprisonment conditions of Alexei Navalny
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on violence against opposition activists in Equatorial Guinea, notably the case of Julio Obama Mefuman
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The humanitarian situation in Sudan, in particular the death of children trapped by fighting
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The deterioration of fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong, notably the case of Jimmy Laibuti
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Nicaragua
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the sustainable reconstruction and integration of Ukraine into the Euro-Atlantic community
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the torture and criminal prosecution of Ukrainian minors Tihran Ohannisian and Mykyta Khanhanov by the Russian Federation
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Lebanon
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the state of the EU-Cuba PDCA in the light of the recent visit of the High Representative to the island
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION India, the situation in Manipur
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the Crackdown on the media and freedom of expression in Kyrgyzstan
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The political disqualifications in Venezuela
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Human rights situation in Bangladesh, notably the case of Odhikar
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The case of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, imprisoned in Azerbaijan
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Guatemala: situation after the elections, rule of law and judicial independence
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the case of Zarema Musaeva in Chechnya
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on taking stock of Moldova’s path to the EU
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan’s attack and continuing threats against Armenia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel’s right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION latest attacks against women, women's rights defenders in Iran, and its arbitrary detention of EU nationals
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the killing of Tamaz Ginturi, a Georgian citizen, by Russia’s occupying forces in Georgia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The unlawful detention of President Mohamed Bazoum in Niger
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need to reach a ceasefire and the risks of regional escalation
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The ongoing persecution of Falun Gong in China, notably the case of Mr Ding Yuande
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the threat of famine following the spread of conflict in Sudan
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Tajikistan: state repression against the independent media
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Serbia following the elections
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russiagate: allegations of Russian interference in the democratic processes of the European Union
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The new wave of mass arrests in Belarus of opposition activists and their family members
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Increased number of executions in Iran, in particular the case of Mohammad Ghobadlou
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The recent attacks on Christmas Eve in Plateau State in Nigeria
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on further repression against the democratic forces in Venezuela: attacks on presidential candidate Maria Corina Machado
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the return of Romanian national treasure illegally appropriated by Russia
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the return of Romanian national treasure illegally appropriated by Russia
Oral questions (6)
Implementation of the EU water legislation
Implementation of the EU water legislation
Breaches of EU law and of the rights of LGBTIQ citizens in Hungary as a result of the adopted legal changes in the Hungarian Parliament
Timetable and vote for the accession of Romania, Bulgaria and Croatia to the Schengen Area
The outcome of the European Year of Youth
Call for a European strategy to counter hostage diplomacy
Written explanations (62)
Objection pursuant to Rule 112: Assessment of the impact of plant protection products on honeybees (B9-0149/2019)
Susțin obiecția, pentru că propunerea de regulament al Comisiei a deviat substanțial de la angajamentul inițial luat în urmă cu 10 ani [Regulamentul (CE) nr. 1107/2009], prin care Comisia propunea o legislație ambițioasă care să includă toate tipurile de toxicitate, acută (imediată), cât și cronică (întârziată).În forma legislativă prezentată de Comisie, nu se ține cont nici de ultimele progrese științifice, nici de recomandările EFSA (Bee Guidance Document , 2013, care indică impactul devastator pe care toxicitatea cronică îl are asupra albinelor și a celorlalți polenizatori).Obiecția propune revenirea la o poziție ambițioasă a Parlamentului și a Comisiei, precum cea din 2009 [Regulamentul (CE) nr. 1107/2009], cerând introducerea în legislație a tuturor tipurilor de toxicitate. În prezent, o mare parte din substanțele dăunătoare polenizatorilor nu mai prezintă toxicitate acută, fiind înlocuite de substanțele cu toxicitate cronică.În România, avem una dintre cele mai mari comunități de crescători de albine, având peste 43 000 de apicultori ce dețin 2 milioane de stupi de albine. La nivel european, avem nevoie de o legislație puternică, exhaustivă, care să protejeze viața albinelor și a altor polenizatori sălbatici, precum și interesele comerciale ale celor care trăiesc din apicultură.Testele riguroase, bazate pe ultimele progrese științifice, utilizarea pesticidelor organice reprezintă calea spre ruperea cercului vicios rezultat din utilizarea pesticidelor.
Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community (A9-0004/2020 - Guy Verhofstadt)
Am votat pentru Acordul privind retragerea Regatului Unit din Uniunea Europeană. Parlamentul European a luptat pentru prezervarea drepturilor cetățenilor europeni în Regatul Unit după retragerea din Uniunea Europeană. Acordul prevede detaliile retragerii Regatului Unit, inter alia dispoziții privind drepturile cetățenilor, aranjamente pentru menținerea păcii de-a lungul frontierei terestre a Irlandei cu Regatul Unit și obligațiile financiare rămase.Am ținut cont de: îmbunătățirea drepturilor cetățenilor în acordul final, datorită muncii Parlamentului European; includerea tuturor beneficiilor și coordonarea sistemelor de securitate socială; asigurarea drepturilor viitorilor copii pentru reunificarea familiilor; garantarea principiului efectului direct al Acordului; rolul CJUE în aplicarea jurisprudenței în viitoarele spețe; prevederi explicite privind drepturile cetățenilor europeni până la finalul perioadei de tranziție; crearea unei autorități independente în Regatul Unit pentru a acționa în interesul cetățenilor europeni.Parlamentul European a negociat, de asemenea, îmbunătățirea Sistemului de înregistrare a cetățenilor din Uniunea Europeană în vederea obținerii noului statut de ședere în Regatul Unit care implementează Acordul de retragere negociat prin înlăturarea taxelor, prin îngăduința pentru documentele care demonstrează rezidența, prin accelerarea procedurii administrative.Prima retragere a unui stat membru este un semnal de alarmă că Uniunea Europeană trebuie să comunice mai bine cu cetățenii săi.
Amending Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 as regards the resources for the specific allocation for the Youth Employment Initiative (A9-0111/2020 - Younous Omarjee)
YEI sprijină tinerii care nu sunt în învățământ, angajare sau formare profesională (NEET), inclusiv șomerii de lungă durată și cei care nu sunt înregistrați, dar caută locuri de muncă. Se asigură că, în acele părți ale Europei care se confruntă cu cele mai mari provocări, tinerii pot primi sprijin direcționat. În general, YEI finanțează furnizarea de stagii, locuri de muncă și cursuri de educație ulterioară care duc la o calificare.Am votat pentru creșterea alocării pentru YEI pentru 2020 cu o sumă de 28 333 334 EUR în prețuri curente, ridicând suma totală pentru 2020 până la 145 de milioane EUR.Această modificare a RPC este necesară deoarece alocarea specifică YEI este prevăzută în textul regulamentului, la articolul 92 alineatul. În plus, Comisia propune ca dispozițiile introduse în 2019 pentru a facilita programarea resurselor YEI suplimentare, permițând transferul a până la 50 % din resursele suplimentare către Fondul social european, să se aplice și în 2020.Prin urmare, Comisia pentru dezvoltare regională a decis să urmeze procedura simplificată pentru această modificare textuală minoră a RPC, cu președintele în calitate de raportor.
Amending Regulation (EU) 2017/2454 as regards the dates of application due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 crisis (A9-0123/2020 - Luděk Niedermayer)
Din cauza izbucnirii crizei COVID-19, câteva state membre și-au exprimat îngrijorarea în ceea ce privește finalizarea lucrărilor lor pregătitoare și, în consecință, în ceea ce privește aplicarea noilor reguli până la 1 ianuarie 2021. Preocupări similare au fost ridicate de operatorii economici cheie, în special operatorii poștali și de curierat. În consecință, Comisia a decis la 8 mai 2020 să propună amânarea datei de aplicare a pachetului de e-commerce TVA cu 6 luni.Deși susțin o amânare a datei de aplicare din cauza pandemiei, nu sunt de acord cu cele 6 luni propuse de Comisie. Am votat raportul considerând că întârzierea trebuie menținută cât mai scurtă și să reflecte durata crizei (3 luni), reducând în același timp riscurile și costurile care au fost evidențiate în evaluarea Comisiei din februarie 2020.Potrivit Comisiei, pierderile bugetare pentru statele membre au fost estimate la aproximativ 5-7 miliarde de euro anual dacă pachetul de e-commerce TVA nu este pus în aplicare la timp.Prin urmare, o întârziere de 6 luni ar însemna, cel puțin, 2,5-3,5 miliarde de euro de venituri anterioare pentru statele membre, având în vedere că aceste estimări nu iau în considerare creșterea uriașă a comerțului electronic în timpul crizei COVID-19.
Ειδικοί κανόνες για την απόσπαση οδηγών στον τομέα των οδικών μεταφορών και απαιτήσεις επιβολής (A9-0114/2020 - Kateřina Konečná) (A9-0114/2020 - Kateřina Konečná)
Am votat împotriva acestei propuneri deoarece anumite prevederi ale acestui pachet sunt contrare principiilor liberei circulații a serviciilor, bunurilor și forței de muncă în interiorul pieței unice sau sunt în contradicție cu prevederile Pactului verde european.Pentru a asigura utilizarea eficientă a resurselor de transport, pentru a lua în considerare realitățile operaționale și pentru a reduce numărul curselor fără încărcătură – ceea ce reprezintă un element important în atingerea obiectivelor Acordului de la Paris în legătură cu reducerea emisiilor de CO2 – , un număr limitat de activități de transport suplimentare ar trebui să fie posibile fără a declanșa aplicarea normelor privind detașarea. Astfel de activități constau în operațiuni efectuate pe parcursul unei perioade din timpul sau de după operațiunea de transport internațional bilateral din statul membru de stabilire și înainte de călătoria de întoarcere în statul membru de stabilire.Acest text încalcă principiul nediscriminării și principiul concurenței echitabile atât în cadrul UE, cât și în raport cu transportatorii din țările terțe, este necesar să fie permise activități suplimentare nu doar pe parcursul operațiunii de transport bilateral, ci și după operațiunea de transport internațional bilateral și înaintea călătoriei de întoarcere.
Daily and weekly driving times, minimum breaks and rest periods and positioning by means of tachographs (A9-0115/2020 - Henna Virkkunen)
Am votat împotrivă, deoarece interdicția de a dormi în cabină nu ar îmbunătăți condițiile sociale și de muncă ale conducătorilor auto dacă nu sunt suficiente locuri de parcare securizate și sigure. În plus, pe o perioadă de lungă durată după pandemia COVID-19, dormitul în cabină ar proteja sănătatea conducătorilor auto.Există un deficit dovedit de aproximativ 100 000 de spații de parcare sigure și securizate, precum și de spații echipate cu instalații cum ar fi toalete, dușuri, camere de supraveghere etc. Prin urmare, cerința de a dormi în afara cabinei este legată de disponibilitatea locurilor de parcare în întreaga UE și este nevoie să se stabilească o perioadă de tranziție în așteptarea construirii locurilor de parcare necesare.Impunerea unui loc specific de întoarcere pentru conducătorul auto încalcă libertățile fundamentale ale Uniunii. Obiectivul colegiuitorilor a fost de a impune întreprinderii de transport obligația de a organiza activitatea conducătorului auto astfel încât să îi permită să se întoarcă într-un anumit loc, dacă aceasta este dorința lui. De altfel, conducătorul auto este liber să aleagă destinația/locul pentru perioada sa de repaus.
Adapting to development in the road transport sector (A9-0116/2020 - Ismail Ertug)
Pachetul de mobilitate împarte Europa în două: în Est și Vest, adâncind o traumă istorică a națiunilor estice. Am votat împotrivă pentru că anumite prevederi ale acestui pachet sunt contrare principiilor liberei circulații a serviciilor, bunurilor și forței de muncă în interiorul pieței unice sau sunt în contradicție cu prevederile privind impactul asupra mediului.Ca membru al Comisiei ENVI, am avertizat încă din toamnă că pachetul de mobilitate, în forma adoptată ieri, va duce la o creștere semnificativă a emisiilor de CO2. Conform Eurostat, 22 % din toate vehiculele care fac transport de marfă în Uniunea Europeană vor avea curse goale.Prevederea propusă referitoare la obligația de întoarcere acasă a camionului fără o reală evaluare a impactului ar putea constitui o încălcare a articolului 91 alineatul (2) din Tratatul privind funcționarea Uniunii Europene (TFUE), potrivit căruia, atunci când se adoptă norme comune privind transporturile internaționale, trebuie avute în vedere cazurile în care aplicarea lor ar putea afecta grav nivelul de trai și de ocupare a forței de muncă în anumite regiuni, precum și exploatarea echipamentelor de transport.
Financial activities of the European Investment Bank - annual report 2019 (A9-0081/2020 - David Cormand)
Am votat acest raport în care se solicită, în special, ca BEI să se concentreze mai mult asupra climei și să elaboreze o foaie de parcurs detaliată în 2020 pentru a atinge obiectivul general al creditării climatice de 50 % până în 2025.Raportul acoperă, de asemenea, rolul BEI în cadrul Acordului verde european (EGD) și Mecanismului de tranziție justă (JTM), rolul său în sprijinirea întreprinderilor mici și mijlocii (IMM-uri) și a plafoanelor intermediare, problemele legate de guvernarea și transparența BEI, precum și de mandatul său de creditare externă (ELM).În special, raportul subliniază rolul crucial al BEI în îndeplinirea obiectivelor stabilite în FED și JTM, respectiv, 1 trilion de euro și 100 de miliarde de euro de investiții, recunoscând în același timp importanța atât a sectoarelor private, cât și a celor publice pentru atingerea acestor obiective.
Control of the financial activities of the European Investment Bank - annual report 2018 (A9-0118/2020 - Bas Eickhout)
Am votat pentru, deoarece proiectul de raport tratează evidențele anuale ale activităților de finanțare ale BEI și principalele priorități ale politicii de investiții ale BEI și durabilitatea modelului său de afaceri.Raportul abordează rolul BEI în finanțarea Pactului verde european, viitoarea schimbare a BEI pentru a deveni „Banca climatică a UE”, accentul viitor pe „Just Transition” (tranziția justă) și activitățile BEI desfășurate în baza mandatului său extern de creditare.Raportul îndeamnă totodată la o mai bună sinergie între FEIS, băncile naționale de promovare și platformele de investiții.În cele din urmă, se reiterează importanța maximă a eticii, integrității, transparenței și responsabilității Grupului BEI în toate operațiunile sale, în special pentru optimizarea guvernanței corporative a BEI, necesitatea dezvoltării transparenței cu mecanisme consolidate de combatere a fraudei și corupției și se solicită o examinare externă mai puternică asupra BEI de către Curtea de Conturi.
Humanitarian situation in Venezuela and migration and refugee crisis (RC-B9-0211/2020, B9-0211/2020, B9-0212/2020, B9-0213/2020, B9-0214/2020, B9-0215/2020)
Uniunea Europeană este îngrijorată cu privire la încălcările grave ale drepturilor omului provocate de președintele nelegitim, Nicolás Maduro, care agravează actuala criză politică, economică, instituțională, socială și umanitară cu care se confruntă țara. Peste 5 milioane de venezueleni au fost forțați să îți părăsească țara, în care populația se confruntă cu o penurie din ce în ce mai acută de medicamente, apă și alimente, precum și cu întreruperi ale energiei electrice.Pandemia de COVID-19 nu a făcut altceva decât să accentueze aceste provocări. Condamnăm ferm actele de represiune ale guvernului Maduro și solicităm să se pună capăt tuturor nelegalităților, utilizării nediferențiate și continue a constrângerii și a forței, precum și reafirmării repetate a unui președinte fraudulos și nelegitim.În Parlamentul European, ne exprimăm solidaritatea cu poporul venezuelean și cu victimele dictaturii brutale a regimului Maduro și ne reafirmăm profunda îngrijorare cu privire la escaladarea violenței și la situația de urgență extremă care se înregistrează în Venezuela, amenințând grav viețile oamenilor. Atragem atenția asupra intensificării crizei migrației în întreaga regiune și suntem încântați de eforturile și solidaritatea manifestate de țările vecine.
Draft amending budget no 5 to the general budget 2020 Continuation of the support to refugees and host communities in response to the Syria crisis in Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey (A9-0127/2020 - Monika Hohlmeier)
Am votat pentru acest proiect de buget rectificativ, deoarece fondurile propuse sunt destinate să reducă decalajul până la intrarea în vigoare a următorului CFM.Pentru Iordania și Liban, 100 de milioane de euro în credite de angajament și de plată vor fi oferite ca suport pentru reziliență pentru refugiații și comunitățile gazdă din Iordania și Liban.Pentru Turcia, 485 de milioane euro în credite de angajament, 68 de milioane euro în credite de plată vor fi furnizate pentru a asigura continuarea sprijinului umanitar urgent pentru refugiații din Turcia.În acest context, Comisia propune să acorde urgent 485 de milioane de euro pentru a finanța continuarea celor două acțiuni principale de sprijin umanitar ale UE, administrate de ONG-uri: plasa de securitate socială de urgență (ESSN) furnizează transferuri lunare de numerar la aproximativ 1,7 milioane de refugiați; transferul condiționat de numerar pentru educație (CCTE) furnizează numerar familiilor de refugiați ai căror copii frecventează școala în loc să lucreze.Toată asistența umanitară a UE este asigurată cu ajutorul partenerilor umanitari preselectați. ESSN și CCTE sunt implementate în prezent de Federația Internațională a Crucii Roșii/Semiluna Roșie (IFRC) și, respectiv, UNICEF.
Mobilisation of the Contingency Margin in 2020: continuation of humanitarian support to refugees in Turkey (A9-0125/2020 - Monika Hohlmeier)
Am votat pentru mobilizarea marjei pentru situații neprevăzute în 2020 deoarece fondurile propuse sunt destinate să reducă decalajul până la intrarea în vigoare a următorului CFM.Pentru Iordania și Liban, 100 de milioane de euro în credite de angajament și de plată vor fi oferite ca suport pentru reziliență pentru refugiații și comunitățile gazdă din Iordania și Liban.Pentru Turcia, 485 de milioane euro în credite de angajament, 68 de milioane euro în credite de plată vor fi furnizate pentru a asigura continuarea sprijinului umanitar urgent pentru refugiații din Turcia.În acest context, Comisia propune să acorde urgent 485 de milioane de euro pentru a finanța continuarea celor două acțiuni principale de sprijin umanitar ale UE, administrate de ONG-uri: plasa de securitate socială de urgență (ESSN) furnizează transferuri lunare de numerar la aproximativ 1,7 milioane de refugiați; transferul condiționat de numerar pentru educație (CCTE) furnizează numerar familiilor de refugiați ai căror copii frecventează școala în loc să lucreze.Toată asistența umanitară a UE este asigurată cu ajutorul partenerilor umanitari preselectați. ESSN și CCTE sunt implementate în prezent de Federația Internațională a Crucii Roșii/Semiluna Roșie (IFRC) și, respectiv, UNICEF.
The EU’s role in protecting and restoring the world’s forests (A9-0143/2020 - Stanislav Polčák)
Întrucât, la nivel mondial, în perioada 1990-2016 s-a înregistrat o reducere a suprafeței împădurite de 1,3 milioane de kilometri pătrați, ceea ce a avut un efect distructiv asupra biodiversității, climei, populației și economiei, am solicitat prin această rezoluție Comisiei și statelor membre să intensifice acțiunile pentru a proteja mai bine pădurile existente.Avem nevoie de eforturi intense pentru a stopa și inversa defrișările și degradarea ecosistemelor naturale, în special a pădurilor, precum și pierderea biodiversității și încălcările drepturilor omului legate de acestea.Avem nevoie de lanțuri de aprovizionare fără defrișări, iar un cadru legal european bazat pe obligațiile de diligență vor ajuta consumatorii europeni să nu folosească produse care contribuie la defrișări.
EU-African security cooperation in the Sahel region, West Africa and the Horn of Africa (A9-0129/2020 - Javier Nart)
Una dintre prioritățile principale ale politicii externe ale Uniunii Europene este promovarea păcii și a securității în Africa. Raportul subliniază că, având în vedere degradarea gravă și profundă a condițiilor de securitate din regiunile Sahel, Africa de Vest și Cornul Africii, UE și statele sale membre trebuie să consolideze capacitatea de acțiune a partenerilor, inclusiv prin intermediul furnizării de echipament militar. Totodată, UE trebuie să-și revizuiască angajamentele de securitate și apărare în regiunile partenere.Raportul subliniază că „Instrumentul european pentru pace” (EPF) ar trebui adoptat rapid de către Consiliu și că este ideal să se asigure finanțarea cooperării militare și de apărare cu țări terțe și organizații internaționale.O strategie de securitate pentru regiunile Sahel, Africa de Vest și Cornul Africii trebuie, de asemenea, să abordeze cauzele profunde ale conflictelor din regiune, cum ar fi, printre altele, eradicarea sărăciei.Am votat pentru, deoarece prin acest raport, ne exprimăm solidaritatea cu Niger, Mali și Burkina Faso, țări care sunt profund afectate de terorism, dar solicităm statelor din G5 Sahel să continue reformele interne și să respecte drepturile omului și normele democratice.
Implementation of the EU Association Agreement with Georgia (A9-0136/2020 - Sven Mikser)
Acordul de asociere este piatra de temelie a relațiilor bilaterale UE-Georgia, servind drept instrument important pentru monitorizarea progresului Georgiei pe calea europeană.Am votat pentru acest raport, care subliniază importanța reconstruirii încrederii dintre partidele politice din Georgia, cu scopul de a permite desfășurarea alegerilor parlamentare libere, corecte și pașnice în 2020.Raportul solicită guvernului din Georgia să garanteze libertatea de exprimare, de întrunire și de asociere, în conformitate cu angajamentele țării în temeiul Acordului de asociere.Prin raport, subliniem importanța mass-mediei libere și independente, a independenței editoriale, a pluralismului și a transparenței dreptului de proprietate în mass-media și ne exprimăm îngrijorarea cu privire la politizarea conținutului media.Raportul solicită autorităților georgiene să ia toate măsurile necesare pentru a respecta libertățile fundamentale și drepturile omului, în special pentru grupurile vulnerabile, prin combaterea discriminării împotriva persoanelor LGBTQI, a romilor, a persoanelor cu dizabilități etc.Raportul reamintește sprijinul Parlamentului European pentru suveranitatea și integritatea teritorială a Georgiei în cadrul frontierelor sale recunoscute la nivel internațional și solicită Federației Ruse să pună capăt ocupării teritoriilor georgiene din regiunea Abhazia și Tskinvali / Osetia de Sud și să respecte pe deplin suveranitatea și integritatea teritorială a Georgiei, precum și inviolabilitatea frontierelor sale recunoscute la nivel internațional.
Arms export: implementation of Common Position 2008/944/CFSP (A9-0137/2020 - Hannah Neumann)
Raportul este un exercițiu anual al Parlamentului European, care evaluează punerea în aplicare a Poziției comune 2008/944 / PESC privind exportul de arme.Am votat pentru acest raport care îndeamnă toate statele membre ale UE să își respecte pe deplin obligațiile, așa cum sunt prevăzute în Poziția comună și subliniază importanța raportării exacte a exporturilor de arme, inclusiv a valorii și cantității lor. Introducerea unor măsuri concrete menite să faciliteze raportarea corectă, coerentă și în timp util a exporturilor de arme ale statelor membre este necesară, având în vedere că lipsa convergenței exporturilor naționale de arme crește riscul de a crea denaturări ale pieței și obstacole în calea planificării strategice a companiilor și forțelor armate din UE.Raportul subliniază că o punere în aplicare mai consecventă a Poziției comune a UE este esențială pentru credibilitatea Uniunii ca actor global care acționează conform unor valori. Un nivel mai ridicat de convergență în ceea ce privește aplicarea deplină a criteriilor va asigura respectarea drepturilor omului și a dreptului internațional de către toate părțile implicate în comerțul cu arme, va contribui la promovarea păcii și stabilității și va consolida interesele de securitate ale UE și autonomia strategică a Uniunii.
Situation in Belarus
Am votat această rezoluție prin care Parlamentul European, în conformitate cu poziția Consiliului European, nu recunoaște rezultatele așa-numitelor alegeri prezidențiale care au avut loc în Belarus pe 9 august. Solicităm prin această rezoluție organizarea unor alegeri noi, libere și corecte, care să respecte standardele electorale recunoscute la nivel internațional, sub supravegherea internațională condusă de OSCE.Condamnăm cu fermitate intimidarea și persecuția continuă a opozanților, a protestatarilor pașnici, a activiștilor societății civile și a jurnaliștilor independenți.Solicităm prin această rezoluție oprirea imediată a violenței și eliberarea imediată și necondiționată a tuturor celor reținuți din motive politice, înainte și după alegerile din 9 august. Ne exprimăm solidaritatea cu poporul din Belarus, care cere libertate, democrație, respectarea drepturilor omului și a dreptului lor de a-și alege propriul destin.
Situation in Russia, the poisoning of Alexei Navalny
Am votat pentru această rezoluție a Parlamentului European care condamnă încercarea de asasinat asupra lui Alexei Navalnîi. Solicităm Federației Ruse să investigheze amănunțit, într-un mod transparent și imparțial, tentativa de asasinat asupra lui Alexei Navalnîi și să-i aducă în fața justiției pe cei responsabili pentru aceasta. Invităm, de asemenea, prin această rezoluție, Organizația pentru Interzicerea Armelor Chimice (OPCW) să investigheze utilizarea armelor chimice în cazul otrăvirii lui Alexei Navalnîi și solicităm guvernului rus să coopereze pe deplin cu OPCW.Invităm autoritățile ruse să pună capăt oricărui act de hărțuire, inclusiv la nivel judiciar, împotriva oponenților politici, jurnaliștilor și activiștilor politici și a societății civile din Federația Rusă și să se asigure, în toate circumstanțele, că aceștia sunt capabili să își desfășoare activitățile legitime fără nicio interferență.
Draft amending budget no 8: Increase of payment appropriations for the Emergency Support Instrument to finance the COVID-19 vaccines strategy and for the impact of the Corona Response Investment Initiative Plus (C9-0290/2020 - Monika Hohlmeier)
Scopul DAB 8 este de a furniza 6,2 miliarde EUR în credite de plată pentru a încorpora resurse suplimentare pentru Instrumentul de sprijin de urgență (ESI) pentru finanțarea strategiei vaccinurilor împotriva COVID-19 și nevoile suplimentare de plată pentru coeziune în urma adoptării inițiativei Corona Response Investment Initiative Plus (CRII +).Datorită dinamicii negocierilor cu produsele farmaceutice despre vaccinuri, există riscul probabil ca Comisia să rămână fără plăți pentru ESI la jumătatea lunii septembrie. Adoptarea DAB 8 de către plenară în septembrie este necesară pentru a asigura disponibilitatea plăților.
Recommendation to the Council and the VPC/HR concerning the Implementation and governance of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) (A9-0165/2020 - Radosław Sikorski)
Astăzi, Europa se confruntă cu naționalism și populism, cu amenințări teroriste, cu războaie comerciale, schimbări climatice, pandemii, crize migratorii, conflicte deschise și înghețate în vecinătate și cu noi amenințări hibride. Stabilirea unei strategii de apărare comune a UE este necesară acum mai mult ca oricând. Am votat acest raport, prin care am cerut întărirea dimensiunii operaționale a PESCO, utilizarea eficientă a PESCO ca instrument de cooperare pentru o apărare viabilă și eficientă a UE, precum și îmbunătățirea capabilităților de apărare ale statelor membre și a interoperabilității ca obiectiv comun. Pentru asta, creșterea ambiției bugetare a UE în ceea ce privește întărirea capabilităților de apărare, în special prin finanțarea suficientă a Fondului European de Apărare și a mobilității militare în următorul Cadru Financiar Multianual este vitală. În același timp, consolidarea parteneriatelor cu NATO, cu ONU, cu Uniunea Africană și cu alți parteneri trebuie să continue.
Report on the implementation of the EU Association Agreement with the Republic of Moldova (A9-0166/2020 - Dragoş Tudorache)
Am votat acest raport care reaminteste că parteneriatul dintre Republica Moldova și UE trebuie să se bazeze pe valorile comune pe care se întemeiază Uniunea, și anume democrația, respectarea drepturilor omului și a libertăților fundamentale, precum și statul de drept. În contextul alegerilor prezidențiale programate în 1 noiembrie, raportul solicită autorităților din Republica Moldova să asigure alegeri prezidențiale libere și corecte și le îndeamnă să îmbunătățească în continuare legislația electorală pentru a asigura eficacitatea dreptului de vot, corectitudinea campaniilor electorale, transparența procesului legislativ și controlul democratic. Raportul încurajează Republica Moldova să continue reformele în domeniul statului de drept și îmbunătățirea legislației privind protecția drepturilor omului, precum și cooperarea comercială și economică cu UE.
Recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the VPC/HR on relations with Belarus (A9-0167/2020 - Petras Auštrevičius)
Întrucât acțiunile regimului Lukașenko se opun valorilor europene și principiilor democrației și încalcă dorințele poporului din Belarus, am votat acest raport prin care am cerut Înaltului Reprezentant al Uniunii pentru Afaceri Externe și Politica de Securitate să sprijine cu fermitate decizia UE și a statelor sale membre de a nu recunoaște rezultatele frauduloase ale alegerilor din Belarus. Am cerut, de asemenea, încetarea imediată a violenței, a represiunii brutale, a torturii și a reprimării protestatarilor pașnici, precum și o anchetă UE, în cooperare cu comunitatea internațională, care să vizeze infracțiunile comise împotriva populației din Belarus de către autoritățile de aplicare a legii ale regimului Lukașenko. Prin acest raport, trimitem un mesaj clar: tortura din Belarus trebuie oprită. O Europă puternică și unită, pentru care statul de drept, justiția și respectarea drepturilor omului sunt priorități sine qua non, va condamna cu tărie violența și va fi solidară cu societatea civilă din Belarus, în drumul ei către democrație, libertate și decență.
Deforestation (A9-0179/2020 - Delara Burkhardt)
Scopul raportului este de a propune Comisiei detaliile unui cadru legal care poate asigura un nivel ridicat de protecție pentru pădurile și ecosistemele naturale și protecția drepturilor omului potențial afectate de recoltarea, extracția și producția de mărfuri care cel mai adesea sunt legate de defrișări, distrugerea ecosistemelor, degradarea pădurilor și încălcarea drepturilor omului.Inițiativele voluntare, certificarea terților și etichetele nu au reușit până acum să oprească defrișările la nivel mondial.Prin urmare, toti operatorii de pe piața UE trebuie să se asigure că produsele lor pot fi urmărite pentru a-și putea identifica originea și a se asigura că regulile sunt puse în aplicare.
Common agricultural policy – amendment of the CMO and other Regulations (A8-0198/2019 - Eric Andrieu)
Am votat pentru ca doar produsele provenite din lapte natural să poată avea denumiri care să includă termeni care pot induce ideea că acestea ar conține ingrediente lactate. Curtea Europeană de Justiție a interzis deja termeni precum „lapte de soia” și „brânză vegană” în urmă cu trei ani, susținând că termeni precum lapte, unt, brânză și iaurt nu pot fi utilizați pentru produsele care nu sunt lactate. În schimb, am votat împotriva interzicerii etichetării produselor vegetale drept burger sau cârnați. Dacă la produsele lactate vorbim de un produs de sine stătător, când vorbim despre burgeri sau cârnați, vorbim despre produse preparate, despre rețete. Burgerul poate fi și din carne, dar poate fi și vegetarian; am votat pentru ca aceasta să rămână încă o posibilitate.
General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2021 - all sections (A9-0206/2020 - Pierre Larrouturou, Olivier Chastel)
Parliament voted for more money for health, the rule of law, Erasmus + and research and innovation. We have fought to protect taxpayers’ money from fraud by strengthening the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) (EUR 55.5 million for 2021).The European Public Prosecutor’s Office needs a budget to hire enough staff to carry out its mission, and we have therefore introduced amendments to increase the budget allocated to EPPO, from EUR 37.7 million to EUR 55.5 million, but also to strengthen the visibility and independence of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office in the Union budget. I want the European Public Prosecutor’s Office to fight corruption and fraud with European money, and thus to strengthen the rule of law and respect for democratic values. We can look at the European Public Prosecutor’s Office budget as an investment, because of the billions of euros that could be recovered and used for health, research, agriculture, investment or the environment.
Programme for the Union's action in the field of health for the period 2021-2027 (“EU4Health Programme”) (A9-0196/2020 - Cristian-Silviu Buşoi)
Am votat pentru noul program pe sănătate. EU4Health este unul din programele noi, ca răspunsul UE la COVID-19, dar și un program care va face UE mai sănătoasă. UE trebuie să crească pregătirea, să creeze stocuri, să consolideze rezistența sistemelor de sănătate, dar și acțiuni puternice în combaterea cancerului și reducerea rezistenţei antimicrobiene. Și pentru toate aceste acţiuni avem nevoie de un buget solid.Parlamentul European se angajează să lupte pentru programele care ar îmbunătăți viața și sănătatea cetățenilor noștri. Eu4Health va fi un program de care vor beneficia cetățenii noștri.
Draft amending budget No 9/2020: assistance to Croatia, Poland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Portugal and Spain (A9-0223/2020 - Monika Hohlmeier)
Am votat pentru propunerile de buget rectificativ, care au avut in atentie Fondul de solidaritate al UE (FSUE), este un fond prin care UE ajuta financiar statele membre în caz de dezastre naturale,domeniul său de aplicare a fost extins anul acesta și pentru urgențe majore de sănătate publică. În acest sens, FSUE funcționează ca o asigurare între statele membre. Fondul este un exemplu de solidaritate europeană. Acesta arată cetățenilor afectați de dezastre că UE este acolo pentru ei atunci când au cel mai mult nevoie de ei. În octombrie 2020, Comisia a propus mobilizarea FSUE pentru acordarea unui ajutor financiar în valoare totală de 823 548 633 EUR referitoare la dezastrele naturale care au avut loc în Croația și Polonia în 2020 (683 740 523 EUR, respectiv 7 071 280 EUR) , precum și pentru plata avansurilor către șapte state membre ca răspuns la urgența majoră de sănătate publică cauzată de pandemia de coronavirus (132 736830 EUR). Această din urmă sumă trebuie atribuită după cum urmează: 8 462 280 EUR Croației; 15 499 409 EUR pentru Germania; 4 535 700 EUR către Grecia; 26 587 069 EUR Ungariei; 23 279 441 EUR către Irlanda; 37 528 511 EUR către Portugalia; și 16 844 420 € Spaniei.
Foreign policy consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak (A9-0204/2020 - Hilde Vautmans)
Am votat acest raport care arată că pandemia de COVID-19 a dat naștere unei crize globale multiple – sanitară, economică, socială –, cu impact negativ asupra securității europene. Noile tensiuni și concurențe geopolitice forțează Uniunea Europeană să își asume mai bine rolul de actor global, apărând valorile și interesele europene, precum și ordinea mondială multilaterală bazată pe reguli.Prin acest raport, subliniem că UE și SUA trebuie să coopereze mai eficient, într-un cadru multilateral – atât în fața unui nou val al pandemiei de COVID-19, cât și pe termen lung –, pentru a gestiona împreună ascensiunea Chinei și asertivitatea Rusiei. Relația noastră cu China, țară cu care nu împărtășim aceleași valori și același sistem politic, trebuie reliefată într-o strategie nouă, mai asertivă, care să-i permită Uniunii să apere valorile europene, autonomia strategică și securitatea.Raportul menționează necesitatea ca UE să combată mai eficient încercările Federației Ruse de a submina unitatea europeană prin intensificarea campaniilor de dezinformare și propagandă, atât în interiorul UE, cât și în vecinătatea acesteia. De asemenea, subliniem că inițiativele comune ale UE care vizează consolidarea acțiunilor de colaborare și cooperare transfrontalieră – precum Fondul european pentru apărare sau mobilitatea militară – au nevoie de și mai multă finanțare.
Objection pursuant to Rule 112: Lead in gunshot in or around wetlands (B9-0365/2020)
Argumentele obiectanților au fost contrazise cu argumente în mod clar de către Comisie și Agenția Europeană pentru Produse Chimice. Plumbul este toxic și nu există un nivel sigur de expunere la oameni sau animale. Plumbul din muniție este cea mai mare sursă de emisie de plumb din mediu și, în fiecare an, în jur de un milion de păsări suferă o moarte lentă și dureroasă din cauza otrăvirii cu plumb. Există alternative sigure pentru muniția cu plumb.
Escalating tensions in Varosha following the illegal actions by Turkey and the urgent need for the resumption of talks (B9-0355/2020)
Am votat această rezoluție pentru a sublinia că Varosha, o parte a orașului Famagusta (oraș fantomă populat de ciprioți greci înainte de războiul din 1974, aflat acum sub control militar turc), a fost deschisă unilateral de către armata turcă la 8 octombrie 2020, în ciuda indignării internaționale. Turcia a încălcat, astfel, Rezoluțiile 550 (1984) și 789 (1992) ale Consiliului de Securitate al ONU, permițând accesul la cartierul Varosha din Famagusta unor persoane care nu sunt locuitori ai acestuia. UE își apără în mod clar și hotărât interesele, manifestându-și sprijinul și solidaritatea față de Cipru și respectând principiile ONU și dreptul internațional. Prin această rezoluție, PE condamnă cu fermitate decizia unilaterală a Turciei de a deschide părți din Varosha și solicită UE să joace un rol activ în promovarea reluării negocierilor sub egida ONU. Soluționarea durabilă a problemei Ciprului ar aduce beneficii tuturor țărilor din regiune, îndeosebi Ciprului, Greciei și Turciei, precum și UE.
Draft amending budget No 10/2020: Increase of payment appropriations and other adjustments to expenditure and revenue (A9-0252/2020 - Monika Hohlmeier)
. ‒ This Draft Amending Budget No 10 to the general EU budget 2020 provides the money for political decisions that were already taken. This legal act is a technical necessity that is passed every year. This Amending Budget funds – inter alia – the reinforcement of the Loan Guarantee Facility within the Competitiveness of enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (COSME) programme during the pandemic to help at least 100 000 European businesses to access EUR 8 billion in financing. On the other hand, some EU agencies saved operating costs during the pandemic
MFF, Rule of Law Conditionality and Own Resources (B9-0428/2020, B9-0429/2020)
. ‒ Today I voted for the agreement on the budget of the European Union for the next seven years. It should be mentioned that Parliament played a decisive role in these negotiations. We do not allow ourselves to compromise on principles and values, because such compromises have effects and consequences in the lives of citizens.A historical agreement by size, EUR 750 billion more to the EU budget, a historical agreement through priorities: new economic model for the future, sustainable, competitive, that will bring prosperity but also a healthier environment, and one that is not detrimental to European values. A historical agreement through the reform of the new own resources, a historical agreement due to Parliament’s perseverance and determination.It was a battle of numbers and principles, priorities and vision that, in addition to those mentioned above, brought in an additional EUR 16 billion on key European programs: Eu4health, Erasmus +, Horizon.The resolution recalls that the conclusions of the European Council on the rule of law conditionality mechanism are unnecessary and that the regulation prevails over any statement, and the Commission will ensure the application of the Treaties and measures adopted by the co-legislators.
Implementation of the EU water legislation (B9-0401/2020)
As a co-initiator of the resolution, I believe that the Water Framework Directive (WFD) has succeeded in establishing an appropriate governance framework for integrated water management and the Commission’s assessment that the WFD is fit for purpose. The resolution emphasises, however, that its implementation needs to be improved and accelerated. The text emphasises the need for further action in a number of areas related to water, such as adaptation to climate change, agriculture, transport, chemicals and pollutants of emerging interest, reporting methodologies, hydropower and urban wastewater treatment.This resolution also calls on the Member States to achieve full compliance with the objectives of the directive as soon as possible, by 2027 at the latest, and on the Commission to support the Member States and to monitor infringements.
New general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2021 (A9-0267/2020 - Pierre Larrouturou, Olivier Chastel)
. – I voted in Parliament on the Union budget for 2021, amounting to EUR 166 billion. The European citizens can enjoy a larger budget for 2021, namely an additional EUR185 million negotiated by Parliament EUR 60.3 million for mobility and infrastructure (CEF Transport), EUR 25.7 million for digital Europe, EUR 42 million for the environment (LIFE), EUR 7.2 for the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, another EUR 49 million for other programs.We managed to bring an additional EUR 7.2 million for the European Public Prosecutor’s Office. Money needed for this institution to begin its mission to protect European money from the corrupt. As a member of the Committee on Budgets, I fought for the Renew group I belong to to have more money as a priority for the European Public Prosecutor’s Office. And in this way I want to thank my colleagues for their support, because we managed to strengthen an institution that investigates the files of those who will try to cheat, to steal European money that should make a difference in the lives of citizens.
Technical Support Instrument (A9-0173/2020 - Alexandra Geese, Othmar Karas, Dragoș Pîslaru)
Instrumentul de sprijin tehnic poate fi utilizat pentru a sprijini statele membre în pregătirea și punerea în aplicare a „planurilor de redresare și reziliență” care le vor permite să utilizeze banii de recuperare din Mecanismul de redresare și reziliență. În acest sens, Instrumentul de sprijin tehnic este legat de marele Mecanism de redresare și reziliență. Acest instrument tehnic este acolo pentru a ajuta țările UE să acceseze acești bani și să se asigure că sunt folosiți în reforme bine gândite și bine concepute. Vrem ca aceste instrumente să continue să ajute statele membre să își modernizeze administrațiile și să conducă la o absorbție mai bună a fondurilor.
Implementation of the Common Foreign and Security Policy - annual report 2020 (A9-0266/2020 -David McAllister)
Am votat acest raport care subliniază că pandemia de COVID-19 ne-a demonstrat necesitatea ca UE să-și consolideze autonomia strategică și să devină mai asertivă și mai unită în fața multiplelor provocări: conflictele din vecinătate, dezinformarea, ascensiunea autoritarismului, erodarea multilateralismului etc. Raportul face trimitere la necesitatea ca Uniunea să coopereze îndeaproape cu partenerii-cheie la nivel mondial și să joace un rol activ în apărarea instituțiilor-cheie pentru dreptul internațional și sistemul multilateral. În acest raport amintim de necesitatea întăririi capabilităților de apărare prin activități de cooperare și prin finanțarea suficientă de proiecte importante: PESCO, Fondul European de Apărare, mobilitatea militară și programul spațial european.
Implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy - annual report 2020 (A9-0265/2020 - Sven Mikser)
Am votat acest raport care reafirmă angajamentul UE de a consolida ordinea internațională bazată pe reguli și multilateralismul eficient. Raportul subliniază că UE trebuie să își asume un rol mai puternic în asigurarea securității și a prosperității în interiorul, dar și în vecinătatea sa. Acest lucru va fi posibil numai dacă statele membre contribuie cu activele și forțele necesare la misiunile și operațiunile CSDP. Raportul amintește că UE trebuie să-și dezvolte în continuare capacitatea autonomă, precum și să își consolideze rezistența la multiplele provocări și amenințări hibride.
Connectivity and EU-Asia relations (A9-0269/2020 - Reinhard Bütikofer)
Am votat acest raport care subliniază că un potențial economic considerabil între Europa și Asia rămâne neexploatat din cauza lipsei infrastructurii fizice și digitale. Pandemia de COVID-19 ne-a arătat importanța unei strategii eficiente de conectivitate a UE, care să transforme blocul european într-un adevărat și indispensabil actor geopolitic și geo-economic. Strategia de conectivitate cu Asia, dar și cu alte zone precum Balcanii de Vest, Vecinătatea Estică sau Africa, trebuie să se focalizeze pe priorități precum tranziția verde, digitalizarea, transportul, comerțul, securitatea și să reflecte, în același timp, principiile și valorile europene.
Decent and affordable housing for all (A9-0247/2020 - Kim Van Sparrentak)
Today I voted in favour of the report on ‘Decent and affordable housing for all’, which calls on EU countries to tackle discrimination of vulnerable groups on the housing market and asks the Commission to treat decent housing as a human right rather than a tradable asset.I believe this could really be the foundation for developing a European housing strategy. People with a low incomes are finding it increasingly difficult to secure a home or pay rents and, therefore, the elimination of these constraints has become a priority for the European Parliament. We need to be compassionate and not forget that as a society, we are navigating through a global health crisis and a period of considerable change which undoubtedly exacerbates the housing problem.Now that the Biden Administration has just issued an executive order extending nationwide restrictions on evictions in order to make housing accessible for everyone during the pandemic, we, in Europe, need to realise that it is imperative that we support and work towards solving this issue given the present circumstances.
Establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility (A9-0214/2020 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial, Siegfried Mureşan, Dragoș Pîslaru)
Criza economică declanșată de pandemie va avea efecte nefaste, care se resimt deja în contracția economiilor celor mai bogate state vestice. De aceea, Comisia se va împrumuta cu 750 de miliarde de euro de pe piețele financiare și va da bani statelor membre. Comisia se bucură de credibilitate și va obține împrumuturi la cele mai bune dobânzi și rate, ceea ce va permite salvarea economiilor unor țări vulnerabile în aceste timpuri.Parlamentul European s-a luptat pentru un acord istoric în aceste negocieri. Pentru noi, a fost important să ne asigurăm că acești bani vor contribui la schimbarea în bine a vieții cetățenilor europeni, aducând dezvoltare, mediu mai curat, servicii publice mai bune și nu vor ajunge în buzunare baronilor.Facilitatea prevede un minim de 37% din bani pentru tranziția verde și 20% pentru tranziția digitală; dacă guvernele nu prezintă planuri naționale de redresare care nu ating aceste obiective, nu vor primi niciun ban. În afară de verde și digital, nu au fost alocate ținte pentru alte domenii specifice, dar toate cele șase priorități trebuie acoperite de planurile de redresare propuse de statele membre pentru a accesa banii.
EU Association Agreement with Ukraine (A9-0219/2020 - Michael Gahler)
Am votat acest raport care reiterează sprijinul Parlamentului European pentru reformele democratice și judiciare din Ucraina, vitale pentru parcursul european al țării. Prin acest raport, menționăm necesitatea continuării reformelor politice în Ucraina, în special în lupta împotriva corupției și influența oligarhilor. Raportul reiterează sprijinul ferm al Uniunii și angajamentul față de independența, suveranitatea și integritatea teritorială ale Ucrainei în cadrul frontierelor sale recunoscute la nivel international și condamnă în continuare anexarea ilegală a Crimeii și a Sevastopolului și ocuparea de facto a anumitor zone din Donețk și Lugansk. Îi solicităm, prin acest raport, Federației Ruse să își îndeplinească obligațiile internaționale și să își retragă forțele militare de pe teritoriul Ucrainei.
Humanitarian and political situation in Yemen (B9-0119/2021)
Am votat această rezoluție care condamnă violențele actuale din Yemen începute încă din 2015 și care au degenerat în cea mai gravă criză umanitară din lume. Rezoluția salută contribuția UE acordată Yemenului de peste un miliard EUR începând din 2015 sub formă de asistență politică pentru dezvoltare și umanitară, precum și angajamentul Uniunii de a tripla ajutorul pentru Yemen în 2021. Rezoluția reiterează solicitarea de a se interzice la nivelul UE exportul echipamentelor militare către membrii coaliției, inclusiv către Arabia Saudită și EAU, având în vedere încălcările grave ale dreptului internațional umanitar și ale dreptului internațional al drepturilor omului comise în Yemen. Prin această rezoluție, îndemnăm UE și statele sale membre să utilizeze toate instrumentele de care dispun pentru a-i trage la răspundere pe toți autorii încălcărilor grave ale drepturilor omului.
The situation in Myanmar (B9-0116/2021)
Am votat această rezoluție care condamnă lovitura de stat din Myanmar din 1 februarie 2021 în urma căreia armata a preluat puterea, precum și arestarea lui Aung San Suu Kyi și a altor lideri ai Ligii Naționale pentru Democrație (NLD). Prin această rezoluție cerem eliberarea imediată a tuturor prizonierilor politici, precum și sancțiuni specifice împotriva celor care sunt responsabili de lovitura de stat.
InvestEU Programme (A9-0203/2020 - José Manuel Fernandes, Irene Tinagli)
Am votat pentru InvestEU. Scopul acestui program este de a genera investiții suplimentare de 1 200 de miliarde EUR în perioada 2021-2027, abordând eșecurile pieței și îndeplinind obiectivele politice ale UE. InvestEU va reuni diversele instrumente financiare ale UE disponibile în prezent, inclusiv: Fondul european pentru investiții strategice (FEIS), instrumentele Mecanismului pentru Interconectarea Europei, facilități specifice în cadrul Programului pentru competitivitatea întreprinderilor mici și mijlocii (COSME), precum și garanții și facilități specifice în cadrul Programului pentru ocuparea forței de muncă și inovare socială (EaSI).
A WTO-compatible EU carbon border adjustment mechanism (A9-0019/2021 - Yannick Jadot)
Mecanismul este un instrument de politică climatică, care ar trebui să sprijine implementarea unui preț eficient al carbonului în UE, în conformitate cu ambiția climatică ridicată. Europa are ambiții climatice ridicate, dar trebuie să încurajăm și restul lumii să se alinieze pentru a reuși să avem impact în a atinge obiectivele stabilite. Mecanismul de ajustare la frontieră a emisiilor de dioxid de carbon e identificat ca o nouă potențială resursă proprie pentru bugetul UE în noul Cadru financiar multianual.Un punct important al acestei propuneri e compatibilitatea acestui mecanism cu normele Organizației Mondiale a Comerțului. Menținerea sistemelor actuale în paralel cu acest sistem ar face din el un mecanism incompatibil cu OMC și l-ar face inacceptabil pentru partenerii internaționali, care nu ar accepta ca industriile europene să fie protejate de două ori. Propunerea acestui raport e ca eliminarea sistemelor actuale să fie făcută gradual, odată cu implementarea acestui mecanism.
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3): Genetically modified cotton GHB614 × T304-40 × GHB119 (B9-0160/2021)
Am votat pentru aceste obiecții. Glifosatul a fost introdus în 1974, toate evaluările de reglementare au stabilit că glifosatul are un potențial de risc scăzut pentru mamifere, cu toate acestea, Agenția internațională pentru cercetare în domeniul cancerului (IARC) a concluzionat în martie 2015 că este probabil cancerigen. Au mai fost evaluări cu rezultate diverse, însă aplicând principiul precauției atunci când e vorba de sănătatea oamenilor. Deoarece culturile modificate genetic sunt tolerante la erbicide, așa cum e cazul acum, ele necesită o utilizare mai mare a erbicidelor „complementare”, care, în consecință, ar trebui să expună bumbacul OMG stivuit atât la doze mai mari, cât și la doze repetate de glifosat și, prin urmare, o cantitate mai mare de reziduuri poate fi prezentă în recoltă.
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3): Genetically modified maize MZIR098 (SYN-ØØØ98-3) (B9-0161/2021)
Am votat pentru aceste obiecții. Studiile indică faptul că toxinele sintetice Bt ar putea fi mult mai toxice decât toxinele naturale Bt, care nu au fost luate în considerare în evaluările de risc ale EFSA. Unele studii arată că au fost observate efecte secundare care pot afecta sistemul imunitar după expunerea la toxine Bt și că unele toxine Bt pot avea proprietăți adjuvante, ceea ce înseamnă că pot crește alergenicitatea altor proteine cu care vin în contact.
European Semester: Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy 2021 (A9-0036/2021 - Markus Ferber)
Redresarea UE oferă o oportunitate unică de a reconstrui o UE mai puternică, oferind îndrumări statelor membre cu privire la reformele și investițiile cele mai necesare pentru a accelera tranziția către o UE mai durabilă, mai rezistentă și mai favorabilă incluziunii. Acum este momentul să oferim sprijin financiar pentru punerea în aplicare a unor reforme structurale profunde, care stimulează creșterea, și durabile pentru a obține creștere economică și locuri de muncă și pentru a aborda punctele slabe sociale și economice, ceea ce ar sprijini redresarea în mod eficient, ar spori competitivitatea și ar spori convergența în cadrul UE.
Guidelines for the 2022 Budget - Section III (A9-0046/2021 - Karlo Ressler)
I am voting for this report, which sets the priorities from the European Parliament’s point of view for the Commission to take into account when drawing up the 2022 budget. We cannot miss the moment to be brave and to convey to the citizens that, regardless of the crisis, we can emerge victorious even from the hardest times. Budgetary priorities mean that money is limited and that we must choose wisely what we spend next year. The EU budget is not only about numbers but also about principles. This money must go where we want to improve the lives of our citizens. From health to respect for democratic values, from supporting SMEs to job creation, from digitalisation to the green transition, from Schengen to further strengthening security in the Union. The report is a balanced text that we believe takes into account the most stringent priorities of our citizens.
2019-2020 Reports on Albania (A9-0041/2021 - Isabel Santos)
Am votat acest raport care salută orientarea strategică clară și angajamentul Albaniei față de integrarea în UE. Raportul reiterează sprijinul Parlamentului European pentru reformele democratice și judiciare din Albania, iar grupul Renew Europe susține pe deplin această linie.Prin acest raport, subliniem că, deși Albania a făcut progrese în ceea ce privește parcursul său european, consolidarea instituțiilor și a procedurilor democratice, precum și asigurarea bunei funcționări a instituțiilor judiciare trebuie să continue. Lipsa unei cooperări durabile între partidele politice continuă să împiedice avansarea democrației Albaniei. În acest sens, raportul menționează că alegerile generale din aprilie 2021 vor fi esențiale pentru consolidarea democratică a țării.
2019-2020 Reports on Kosovo (A9-0031/2021 - Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel)
Today I voted in favour of this report, which lays out the European Parliament’s commitment for a strong cooperation with Kosovo, especially with regards to its future in Europe. The social and political challenges that Kosovo already had to deal with, topped up by the unprecedented effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, made the EU to become very concerned about the recent situation, hence motivated us to revitalize and strengthen our partnership. This report underlines the need for the EU to play a leading role as mediator in the process of normalisation of Kosovo’s current political tensions. The legal framework, the energy system, and environmental protection are also among our key priorities. Ultimately, our close coordination should facilitate Kosovo’s ongoing democratic transition and highlight the need to focus on fundamental reforms, including the rule of law.
2019-2020 Reports on North Macedonia (A9-0040/2021 - Ilhan Kyuchyuk)
Am votat acest raport care reflectă atât angajamentul continuu al țării față de procesul de integrare europeană, subliniind, pe de o parte progresele realizate (în lupta împotriva corupției generalizate și în eforturile de consolidare a imparțialității, transparenței și responsabilității sistemului judiciar), cât și domeniile care necesită reforme mai rapide și ireversibile (administrația publică, combaterea radicalizării și a terorismului).Prin acest raport ne manifestăm regretul cu privire la faptul că Bulgaria și Macedonia de Nord nu au ajuns încă la o înțelegere cu privire la chestiunile bilaterale nesoluționate și reamintim importanța continuării dialogului pentru a obține rezultate sustenabile în punerea în aplicare cu bună credință a acordurilor bilaterale, utilizând pe deplin cadrul și obiectivele Tratatului de prietenie, bună vecinătate și cooperare între cele două țări.
2019-2020 Reports on Serbia (A9-0032/2021 - Vladimír Bilčík)
Am votat acest raport care, pe de o parte, salută faptul că aderarea la UE continuă să fie obiectivul strategic al Serbiei și că se numără printre prioritățile guvernului nou format, dar încurajează, de asemenea, autoritățile sârbe să demonstreze concret angajamentul față de valorile și normele europene. Prin acest raport, remarcăm lipsa de progres în multe domenii ale agendei de reformă a Serbiei: lupta împotriva corupției și a criminalității organizate, asigurarea independenței sistemului judiciar și întărirea statului de drept.Raportul își exprimă, de asemenea, regretul cu privire la deteriorarea libertății mass-media și condamnă limbajul abuziv, intimidarea și campaniile de calomniere împotriva membrilor opoziției parlamentare. Raportul face apel la importanța demersurilor de facilitare a dialogului Belgrad-Priștina, precum și la importanța alinierii la politica externă și de securitate comună a UE, care trebuie să devină treptat parte integrantă a politicii externe a Serbiei.
Draft amending budget No 3/2021: surplus of the financial year 2020 (A9-0218/2021 - Pierre Larrouturou)
Am votat pentru acest proiect de buget rectificativ, care vine cu un excedent de 1 768 617 610 EUR, din execuția exercițiului bugetar 2020. Acest excedent va intra ca venit în bugetul 2021. Bugetarea excedentului va reduce în consecință contribuția totală a statelor membre la finanțarea bugetului 2021. Parlamentul European reiterează totuși că toate mijloacele disponibile și banii neutilizați din bugetul UE, inclusiv surplusul, ar trebui folosiți pentru a implementa rapid asistența financiară celor mai afectați de pandemia de COVID-19 și, prin urmare, solicită statelor membre să dedice reducerile preconizate în contribuțiile lor bazate pe VNB care provin din surplusul din 2020 în totalitate la bugetarea acțiunilor legate de abordarea impactului pandemiei de COVID-19 și la recuperarea și reziliența Uniunii, pentru a asigura o alocare optimă a fondurilor.
Managing the assets of the ECSC in liquidation and of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (A9-0228/2021 - Johan Van Overtveldt)
Când Comunitatea Europeană a Cărbunelui și Oțelului (CECO) a expirat în 2002, activele sale au fost transferate către UE. Aceste active valorează în prezent 1,5 miliarde EUR și sunt investite în principal în obligațiuni suverane.Randamentele generate de aceste active au fost folosite pentru finanțarea cercetării privind cărbunele și oțelul. În prezent, randamentele obligațiunilor suverane sunt aproape de zero. Pentru a genera randamente, este necesară o nouă strategie de investiții.Actuala modificare legală va permite investirea activelor în fonduri tranzacționate la bursă (ETF). Cu toate acestea, strategia de investiții a Comisiei Europene va rămâne conservatoare, astfel încât să fie investite doar sume foarte modeste în ETF-uri.Rentabilitatea anuală așteptată generată de activele CECO după această modificare va fi în continuare zero. În plus, această modificare legală va permite ca vânzarea unor părți din active să furnizeze 111 milioane EUR pe an între 2021 și 2027 pentru cercetarea oțelului aproape zero-carbon și a tranziției minelor de cărbune. Acest lucru va reduce restul activelor CECO cu 111 milioane EUR pe an.
EU-NATO cooperation in the context of transatlantic relations (A9-0192/2021 - Antonio López-Istúriz White)
Am votat această rezoluție care salută intensificarea cooperării UE-NATO și subliniază că un parteneriat strategic revigorat UE-NATO este esențial pentru abordarea problemelor în materie de securitate cu care se confruntă Europa și vecinătatea sa. Rezoluția reamintește că investițiile UE în apărare sunt investiții în securitatea întregii comunități transatlantice, care vor duce la o repartizare mai echitabilă a sarcinilor între partenerii transatlantici ai NATO. Prin această rezoluție, amintim că parteneriatul transatlantic poate avea succes numai dacă toate statele membre își îndeplinesc angajamentele, inclusiv în materie de investiții în apărare și menționăm că îndeplinirea obiectivului NATO de 2 % reprezintă și o investiție în securitatea și stabilitatea europeană, asigurând pregătirea pentru a face față noilor probleme globale. Reamintim, de asemenea, prin această rezoluție, importanța angajamentului de a cheltui 20 % din bugetul anual pentru apărare în domeniul crucial al cercetării și dezvoltării.
The creation of guidelines for the application of the general regime of conditionality for the protection of the Union budget (A9-0226/2021 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial, Petri Sarvamaa)
Dincolo de cifre, bugetul pentru 2022 se referă la principiile, valorile și lecțiile pandemiei. Redresarea economică europeană trebuie făcută prin apărarea bugetului european împotriva fraudei, corupției, încălcării statului de drept și a valorilor fundamentale.Acest raport cere aplicarea imediata a regulamentului, fără a mai aștepta alte încălcări flagrante ale valorilor enunțate la articolul 2. De asemenea, cred că Parchetul European trebuie să devină vârful de lance în lupta noastră împotriva corupției și respectarea principiului statului de drept; avem ceva concret în mână; să-l finanțăm corect și trebuie să facem presiuni asupra Comisiei pentru ca EPPO să aibă autonomia necesară pentru a angaja personalul necesar.
EU global human rights sanctions regime (EU Magnitsky Act) (B9-0371/2021)
Am votat această rezoluție care salută adoptarea regimului mondial al UE de sancțiuni în materie de drepturi ale omului. Prin acest mecanism, UE va lua măsuri restrictive împotriva persoanelor fizice și juridice implicate în încălcări grave ale drepturilor omului peste tot în lume. Prin această rezoluție, cerem Comisiei să prezinte o propunere legislativă prin care și actele de corupție să fie incluse în lista de încălcări grave și specifice pentru care se aplică Legea Magnițki. Rezoluția cere, de asemenea, introducerea votului cu majoritate calificată pentru adoptarea de sancțiuni în domeniul de aplicare al Regulamentului GHRSR al UE. Prin această rezoluție, solicităm un control parlamentar asupra GHRSR al UE și consolidarea rolului Parlamentului European în propunerea cazurilor de încălcări grave ale drepturilor omului.
Annual Report on the functioning of the Schengen area (A9-0183/2021 - Tanja Fajon)
Pandemia ne-a arătat fața urâtă a granițelor naționale. Iată de ce avem nevoie de Schengen. Nu există o Uniune reală cu controale la frontieră, cu oameni, mașini și camioane care așteaptă la coadă, cu diverse cereri de hârtie dintr-o țară în cealaltă.Aderarea României, Bulgariei și Croației la spațiul Schengen ar putea stimula redresarea economică în UE. O serie de studii arată impactul economic al spațiului Schengen pentru statele membre.Prin acest raport, dar și prin orientările Parlamentului European pentru bugetul 2022, invităm Consiliul să extindă spațiul Schengen. Acest lucru ar ajuta țările candidate să își relanseze economiile, dar ar avea, de asemenea, un impact general benefic asupra economiei UE în general.
Situation in Nicaragua (RC-B9-0400/2021, B9-0400/2021, B9-0401/2021, B9-0402/2021, B9-0403/2021, B9-0404/2021, B9-0405/2021)
Am votat această rezoluție prin care ne exprimăm solidaritatea cu poporul nicaraguan și condamnăm ferm toate acțiunile represive ale autorităților din Nicaragua împotriva partidelor de opoziție democratice și a membrilor acestora, a jurnaliștilor, a studenților, a populațiilor indigene, a apărătorilor drepturilor omului și a societății civile. Solicităm, prin această rezoluție, eliberarea imediată și necondiționată a tuturor prizonierilor politici deținuți în mod arbitrar și reluăm apelul la restabilirea unui dialog și a unei democrații inclusive în Nicaragua.
The repression of the opposition in Turkey, specifically HDP (RC-B9-0406/2021, B9-0406/2021, B9-0407/2021, B9-0408/2021, B9-0409/2021, B9-0410/2021, B9-0411/2021)
Am votat această rezoluție prin care Parlamentul European condamnă atacurile și presiunile constante asupra HDP și asupra tuturor partidelor de opoziție din Turcia, care subminează funcționarea corespunzătoare a sistemului democratic. Rezoluția condamnă cu fermitate uciderea membrei și colaboratoarei HDP Deniz Poyraz și atacul asupra birourilor partidului din İzmir, precum și decizia de a-i priva pe deputații HDP Leyla Güven, Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu și Musa Farisoğulları de mandatul lor parlamentar și de imunitatea parlamentară, dar și arestarea lor ulterioară. Prin această rezoluție, cerem guvernului turc să pună capăt acestei situații și să se asigure că toate partidele politice din țară își pot exercita liber și pe deplin activitățile legitime.
Protection of animals during transport (Recommendation) (B9-0057/2022)
Implementarea cerințelor din acest raport ar aduce o îmbunătățire semnificativă a bunăstării animalelor și ar răspunde numeroaselor probleme valide ridicate cu privire la bunăstarea și experiența animalelor în timpul transportului.Pe lângă raportul adoptat de comisie, am ales să votez o serie de amendamente ce iau în considerare realitățile, infrastructura și practicile de lucru ale fermierilor din zonele rurale ale României. De asemenea, am susținut și amendamente care prevăd controale adiționale ale transporturilor de animale în perioade de caniculă sau temperaturi scăzute, dar și ca un veterinar să fie imediat anunțat de șofer în cazul în care animalele se îmbolnăvesc ori sunt rănite, iar, dacă acesta consideră că acestea nu mai sunt apte, să fie separate de restul animalelor transportate și tratate.Scopul final al politicilor publice europene privind transportul animalelor ar trebui să fie, pe cât posibil, reducerea necesității și a duratei, îmbunătățirea condițiilor și a infrastructurii și, acolo unde este cazul, înlocuirea transportului de animale vii cu cel de carne/carcase.
Written questions (71)
Implementation and enforcement in the Member States of European legislation regarding 112 emergency call location technology
Romania's Senate bill breaches the Habitat Directive and puts brown bears in danger
Serious doubts about unapproved State aid offered to municipal companies by Bucharest
Commission scrutiny of non-notified State aid
Call for a European AMR result-based fund
Coca-Cola fined for LGBTI campaign in Hungary
Non-compliance by Romania with Directive 2008/50/EC on air quality
Subject: EU-funded project in Rânca that works only on paper
Use of modern incinerators in waste management
Call for a European antimicrobial resistance (AMR) result-based fund
Air pollution in Bucharest
COVID‑19 (Coronavirus disease 2019) and use of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism
Incompatibility of Austrian law with EU rules
Unfair working conditions of caregivers in Austria
Joint procurement of personal protective equipment
Concrete procedure for rescEU medical stockpiling
Romanian seasonal agricultural workers in the context of COVID-19
Lack of data on the creative and cultural sectors (CCS)
New tariffs imposed on European goods by the US administration
Coronavirus outbreaks in meat companies
European Public Prosecutor’s Office budget allocations
Health of seasonal workers in the EU
Mass arrest of LGBTI activists in Poland
Transatlantic collaboration on artificial intelligence
The lack of compliance of shipowners with EU legislation regarding their obligation to pay the social security contributions of seafarers from the EU
The refusal of the Romanian Naval Authority to recognise seafarers’ certifications and training courses taken in the UK
Developing a common vaccination card in the EU in light of the COVID-19 pandemic
State of play of EU-Turkey political, economic and trade relations
EU-Cuba Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement
Armenian captives in Azerbaijan
Nagorno‑Karabakh
The situation of children in southern Algeria
Progress in the international investigation into Moldova’s USD 1 billion bank theft
The hunting of bears for recreational purposes through derogation from the Habitats Directive
Belarusian state-sponsored air piracy and terrorism
Microplastics restriction proposal
Towards a comprehensive European Mental Health Strategy
Implementation of the Coman ruling
Illegal logging infringement situation and the protection of environmental defenders in Romania
Chinese hypersonic missile test in space
Shares in veterinary practices
Romania’s failure to implement the Coman and Hamilton judgment
New medicines for the treatment of COVID-19
Potential Ukrainian refugee crisis
Concrete time frame for the implementation of EU funds and a set date for Member States to complete their operational programmes
Support from European Union agencies for the management of refugees fleeing as a consequence of the Russian war in Ukraine
Erasmus4Ukraine
Protected areas and Romania’s application of the Habitats Directive
Question regarding the criteria on the basis of which the Romanian Government can exclude a project from NRRP financing
Shutdown of SMUG in Uganda – status of LGBTI+ rights
Foreign interference by Gulf states in the European decision-making process
Protection of health from microplastics and nanoplastics
Request to revise the Erasmus+ programme to make it more accessible to all students
How resilient are European cities to earthquakes?
The human rights situation in Uganda and the closure of the local UN human rights office
Legislative proposal in Romania threatens NGOs’ role in protecting the environment and respecting the rule of law
Site visit to the Bystroe Canal in the context of current environmental concerns
Romanian forests still in danger from illegal logging
UNTOC wildlife trafficking protocol and Commission measures
Environmental impact of Romania being outside the Schengen area
Underrepresentation of women in neurological research – increasing women’s participation
Cultural sector in Europe needs clear guidance and financial support from the European Union to reduce its carbon footprint
Is Vienna Airport violating the free movement rights of EU citizens from non-Schengen countries?
Bucharest is in danger of losing more urban green spaces
Proposed Urbanism Code puts Romanian green spaces at risk
Do the airports in Paris and Frankfurt violate the right to free movement of EU citizens from countries not in the Schengen area?
Concern over the reliability of the waste management statistics submitted by Romania
Derogations for the use of pesticides that were banned for health and environmental reasons
Danube Delta and reed beds under threat owing partly to EU agricultural grants
Aircraft passenger health and safety
Environmental concerns regarding Romania’s forestry law reform
Amendments (4006)
Amendment 44 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
– having regard to the OECD/European Union (2022), Health at a Glance: Europe 2022: State of Health in the EU Cycle, OECD Publishing, Paris,
Amendment 59 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas mental health is a basic human right and is crucial to personal, community and socio-economic development; whereas the WHO has estimated that over 150 million people in Europe live with a mental health condition2 ; whereas in some of the Member States, people encounter barriers in order to have access to mental health services via the public health care system such as paying additional fees, long waiting time for setting appointments, shortage of mental health professionals, stigmatization; _________________ 2 https://www.who.int/europe/initiatives/the- pan-european-mental-health-coalition.
Amendment 94 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas structural, socio- economic characteristic, and environmental elements are among the most significant factors influencing an individual’s mental health statuswell-being;
Amendment 100 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas almost one in two young Europeans (15-24 year olds) have unmet mental healthcare needs, and in several EU countries the share of young people (aged 18 to 29) reporting symptoms of depression more than doubled during the pandemic.1a _________________ 1a 2022 Health at a Glance report
Amendment 104 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas non-communicable diseases can have a profound impact on mental well-being of European citizens, as the challenges of managing such illnesses contribute to stress, anxiety, and depression. whereas the demands of treatment and lifestyle adjustments can lead to feelings of helplessness, reducing quality of life; whereas the physical symptoms of chronic diseases, like pain and fatigue, can cause emotional distress and social isolation, intensifying mental health issues. whereas mental health conditions play a substantial role in increasing the susceptibility to non- communicable diseases (NCDs) by influencing behaviors like overeating, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and physical inactivity, driven by stress, anxiety, and depression; whereas these behaviors, such as stress-induced emotional eating leading to obesity and subsequently diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, heighten NCD risk.
Amendment 113 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
Amendment 147 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights that, at any point in their life, any person can become more susceptible to poorer mental health and thus become part of a vulnerable group in society; stresses that addressing mental health conditions requires a thorough understanding of the different determinants of mental health and that an intersectional approach is necessary to prevent and mitigate the impacts on individuals, communities and societies; Underlines the role of environmental factors impact on mental health and emphasizes the need to address environmental stressors, such as pollution and climate change, alongside societal and economic factors when developing Member States strategies on mental health.
Amendment 211 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the importance of social policies that tackle social exclusion, poverty, homelessness, substance-related disorders, unemployment and economic vulnerabilities in order to prevent mental health conditions and address their root causes; underlines the need to provide better instruments to help people to cope with problems; Calls on Member States to improve the access to mental health services for vulnerable population, such as racial or ethnic minorities, youth, elderly, people experiencing homelessness, prisoners, socioeconomically disadvantaged, underinsured, people living in overcrowded housing, collective sites, informal settlements or slums, Roma, migrants, refugees or displaced people; people who are victims of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation; victims of gender based violence; victims of crime and victims of human trafficking or those with certain medical conditions, that is marked by variability and disparities. Urges Member States to include in their mental health strategies the needs of vulnerable and high risk populations and tackle the health disparities rooted in legal barriers, economic limitations, language and cultural challenges, and discriminatory practices.
Amendment 216 #
2023/2074(INI)
3a. Recognizes the intersectionality of various factors influencing mental health and the prevalence of institutional and systemic discrimination in areas such as education, housing, labor, and healthcare. Emphasize that improving access to decent and affordable housing, eliminating overcrowding, and supporting marginalized individuals in finding employment and reintegrating into society are essential components of a holistic approach to improving mental health. Highlights interventions not only address immediate housing and employment needs but also create an environment conducive to overall well-being and mental health resilience. Urges Member States to take measures to improve workers’ mental health well-being by respecting and prioritising workers' rights, assuring adequate compensation and social benefits.
Amendment 231 #
Amendment 233 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Emphasizes the significance of early detection and intervention for youth mental health issues, promoting the integration of mental health screenings and assessments into routine healthcare for young individuals.
Amendment 234 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Amendment 236 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Encourages Member States to develop of specialized mobile mental health care clinics near educational institution to provide convenient, youth- friendly services with minimal administrative complexity.
Amendment 238 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 e (new)
Paragraph 3 e (new)
3e. Recognizes the potential impact of digital mental health services in increasing accessibility for youth, especially in remote or underserved areas. Acknowledges that digital disparities and literacy barriers may hinder some youth from accessing online mental health services. Urges Member States to provide digital literacy training and resources to equip young individuals with the necessary skills to navigate and benefit from online mental health support platforms. Emphasizes the importance of designing digital mental health resources and platforms with youth-friendly interfaces and plain language content to ensure they are accessible to youth with varying levels of digital and literal literacy. Calls on Member States to provide accessible mental health resources in various formats, including audio, video, and visual materials, to cater to the diverse literacy needs
Amendment 242 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 f (new)
Paragraph 3 f (new)
3f. Underlines the impact of climate change on youth mental health; urges for the development of resilience-building programs that address climate-related anxieties and traumas.
Amendment 271 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is deeply concerned that, despite progress in some countries, people with mental health conditions frequently experience discrimination and stigma and often do not have access tor afford adequate healthcare, which can lead to severe human rights violations, increased risk of complications and poorer health outcomes, delayed or avoidance of treatment, social isolation, reduced quality of life, employment discrimination, increased risk of suicide;
Amendment 285 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for the EU and the Member States to raise awareness of the importance of mental health in a coordinated and timely manner, through a mental-health-in- all-policies approach; Calls on the EU and Member States to include, where relevant, when developing new policy an assessment of how it impacts mental health well-being. Requires the Commission to monitor the capacity to address mental health in all policies of each Member State and publish a periodic report that analyses how Member States implement this principle.
Amendment 303 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Emphasizes that all EU citizens must have access to high-quality and affordable mental health care and treatment. Is deeply concerned by the poor availability of mental healthcare services, and inadequate number of health workers in the Member States, as exemplified by the alarmingly long waiting lists for appointments with psychiatrists and psychologists and the limited options for therapeutic treatment, as well as for in- and outpatient clinic treatment; considers that the shortage in staff in this specific sector and the lack of funding aggravate the issue; Calls on Member States to commit to eliminate financial and administrative barriers, and ensure mental health services are accessible and affordable Calls on the Commission to monitor, collect data and publish reports on the status of reaching this objectives. Calls on Members States to address mental health healthcare staff shortages in the EU. Urges the Commission and Member States to draw coordinated retention policies for mental health professionals in the EU and implement best practices. Urges Member States to invest in recruitment and retention of the mental health professionals to address growing staff shortages and address the underinvestment gap in public healthcare systems.
Amendment 319 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Urges the Commission and Member States to share best practices and develop guidelines to provide support in adopting flexible and mobile solutions to access mental health services. Calls on Member States to invest in and expand the deployment of walk-in mobile mental health clinics as accessible and flexible mental health care solutions, to reach individuals where they are, reducing administrative barriers for patients and ensuring prompt access to services.
Amendment 323 #
2023/2074(INI)
8c. Calls for the Commission and Member States to develop a cross-border network and digital tools whereby mental health professionals who can provide such services in a voluntary or low cost are connected with vulnerable population including marginalised minorities and communities, youth, elderly, people experiencing homelessness, and socioeconomically disadvantaged.
Amendment 337 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Notes that individuals with mental health challenges face barriers in accessing healthcare services, practicing preventive behaviours, and adhering to treatments, amplifying neglect of physical health and intensifying NCD vulnerability. The commonly reduced motivation and energy associated with mental health issues further hinder engagement in physical activities and adoption of healthy lifestyles.
Amendment 343 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 d (new)
Paragraph 9 d (new)
9d. Highlights the need to integrate adequate psychological support as a key component of chronic disease care, due to high prevalence of mental health complications in people living with chronic conditions;
Amendment 349 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers that mental health conditions are underdiagnosed in the EU; resulting in significant individual and societal consequences; acknowledges that this under-diagnosis is exacerbated by a complex interplay of factors, including stigma, limited access to mental healthcare services, inadequate healthcare infrastructure, and varying levels of awareness among healthcare providers.
Amendment 354 #
2023/2074(INI)
11. Underlines the importance of early diagnosis and intervention for mental health conditions; Encourages Member States to adopt mental health first aid training programs on large scale to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to recognize and respond to mental health crises.
Amendment 406 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Member States to improve access to treatment and support for mental health conditions by implementing multidisciplinary care; by developing and implementing appropriate multidisciplinary care and involve mental health services in the management of patients with chronic diseases or physical disabilities;
Amendment 415 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Acknowledges that social prescribing is a useful, practical, holistic and effective approach that can be integrated into the primary care setting within a national health service, as pointed out by the WHO in its toolkit on how to implement social prescribing3 ; Highlights that mental health support for families and caregivers is an integral part of a holistic mental health care system. Encourages the integration of family and caregiver support services into mental health service delivery models. _________________ 3 https://apps.who.int/iris/rest/bitstreams/142 4690/retrieve.
Amendment 419 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Amendment 422 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Highlights that effective NCD mitigation demands the integration of mental health support within chronic disease management initiatives, including psychological counselling and support groups, enhancing treatment adherence and overall well-being for those dealing with chronic conditions and their family. Underlines that mental health interventions should encompass strategies that address lifestyle-related factors contributing to NCD risk, educating individuals on healthy stress management, anxiety coping, and depression prevention to mitigate harmful behaviours.
Amendment 463 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Stresses the urgent need for scientific studies on the use of digital technology by adolescents, to determine especially whether setting limitation on daily social media use, increasing media literacy, and redesigning social media platforms are effective means of reducing the burden of mental health problems in the adolescents population;
Amendment 498 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Invites the Commission to further develop its Mental Health Strategy and draw up concrete targets and goals for the future, including more in-depth initiatives, from a bottom-up perspectiveestablish clear and quantifiable objectives, alongside measurable indicators, and to set achievable targets for mental health promotion, prevention, and treatment, including more in-depth initiatives, from a bottom-up perspective; Calls on the EU and Member States to create a concrete timeline for the implementation of these objectives, with regular progress monitoring and reporting;
Amendment 518 #
2023/2074(INI)
22. Welcomes the EUR 765 million of funding made available through the Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe5 programmes to support research and innovation projects on mental health; calls on the Commission to track the spending and evaluate the impact and outcome of EU funding that contributes directly or indirectly to improve mental health in EU. _________________ 5 According to the Horizon Europe research and innovation funding programme.
Amendment 6 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas, the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion in Ukraine exposed structural problems of EU food supply chains, while at the same time the primary production is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss; considering that the cost of non-action hugely outweighs costs related to transitioning to a resilient food system, the EU needs to further cut emissions, scale up nature-based solutions and move away from fossil-based fertilisers;
Amendment 14 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas enhancing the resilience of the food systems to sustain food security requires a multi-dimensional, holistic and integrated approach, in order to lower the pressure on natural resources. This includes action aimed at reducing pollution and chemical inputs, closing nutrient cycles, fostering biodiversity, sustainable use of fresh and marine waters and soil health, reversing pollinator decline, as well as effective adaptation to climate change that maintains vital ecosystem services;
Amendment 24 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Amendment 55 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Supports the just transition to agro- ecological and organic farming; encourages the transformation of the food production sector via the use of techniques, behaviours and practices that restore the soils and enhance ecosystem services such as regenerative farming as means to increase fertility, soil health, water availability, yields and ultimately nutrition and food safety; reiterates its support for the ambitions, targets and goals of the farm to fork, biodiversity and zero- pollution strategies; welcomes their published and announced legislative proposals, including those related to the reduction in the use of pesticides and their associated risks and the setting of EU food waste reduction targets;
Amendment 72 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls for an ambitious Soil Health Law aiming at restoration of soil and its microbiota, providing for accumulation of organic carbon lost among others due to an excess of nutrients, erosion and salinization, in order to enhance the plants natural defence system from abiotic and biotic stresses;
Amendment 84 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Highlights the positive effects of extensive farms and diverse landscapes and habitats on prevention of pest damage, restoration of biodiversity, stability of crop production and stimulation of agricultural productivity in the long run;
Amendment 85 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Underlines that agri- environmental-climate practices such as agroecology, agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, organic farming, precision and carbon farming have the potential to address climate, biodiversity, environmental, economic and social challenges; highlights the capacity of these practices to limit soil degradation and increase carbon sequestration; stresses that while ensuring sustainable production of goods and provisions of ecosystem services, these practices have the capacity to reduce the costs of food production by reducing the use of pesticides, fertilisers, antimicrobials and consumption of gas; highlights also the capabilities of these practices to prompt healthier, quality food production, premium for farmers, stability and diversification of income and long-term sustainable, resilient and future-proof production oriented on small and medium-size farmers;
Amendment 91 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Emphasises the need for providing farmers with adequate support schemes to ensure a just transition and finance adaptation and mitigation measures as well as regeneration of degraded farmlands that will help farmers restore depleted soils and the ecosystem, improving food production and farmers’ livelihoods; calls on Member States to promote financial support under the CAP's ecoschemes to facilitate the transition;
Amendment 92 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1e. Supports an introduction of payments for ecosystem services of agro- ecological practices;
Amendment 93 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 f (new)
Paragraph 1 f (new)
1f. Underlines the need for flexibility in the short-term providing support and exceptional and temporary measures in times of crisis to avoid distortion on the market;
Amendment 94 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 g (new)
Paragraph 1 g (new)
1g. Stresses the need for adoption of integrated and systems-oriented solutions to alleviate trade-offs between mitigation and adaptation measures that will reinforce long-term resilience;
Amendment 95 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 h (new)
Paragraph 1 h (new)
1h. Calls for targeted support schemes for education and awareness of farmers along with specialized training programmes in alternative agricultural practices designated for farmers to speed up the transformation to more sustainable and resilient food production methods;
Amendment 103 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. agrees that in order to achieve the goals of pesticides reduction and in order to reduce the dependence on imports, availability of organic alternatives is needed on the market in the short term; underlines that in the medium and long- term, the progressive reduction will eliminate negative effects on the health of people, animals and ecosystems and the stability dimension of food security, while preventing further environmental degradation;
Amendment 109 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. calls for the EU’s Integrated Nutrient Management Plan to address excessive nutrient loss in all its complexity by reducing inputs and by proper implementation and enforcement of current legislation, while achieving self- sufficiency and advancement in alternatives to chemical fertilizers;
Amendment 128 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Asks the Commission to assess options to comprise the costs of externalities of production into food products and to promote and ensure access and affordability of healthy and sustainable diets;
Amendment 147 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that large-scale intensive biofuel production negatively affects food security, biodiversity, soil health and market stability; denounces, moreover, the focus on short- term policy measures for example, on fertilisers;
Amendment 176 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. CHighlights the need to assess the whole supply chain in terms of resilience and transparency in order to strengthen primary producers' as well as consumers' position in the value chain; reiterates the strategic importance of local production and short supply chains; calls for a strategy to regionalise the supply chain of the most important commodities and to ensure the supply of local and sustainable plant and meat proteins;
Amendment 187 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Is concerned that a fifth of the food produced in the EU is wasted, stresses that food waste must be reduced at every stage of the supply chain, including at a farm level, welcomes, therefore, the upcoming revision of the Waste Framework Directive and calls for a binding EU-wide food waste reduction target of 50 % by 2030 based on a common methodology, and setting of EU measures that would prevent more waste such as the harmonisation of date labelling, more consumer education and the prohibition of the destruction of unsold food;
Amendment 3 #
2022/2101(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the long-standing problem and need to address the lack of predictability of the Agency’s fee income; notes its declining trend, and calls on the Commission to present its proposal to strengthen the governance of ECHA together with the revised REACH Regulation, and increase the sustainability of its financing model without delay, in line with its commitment expressed in the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability2 ; _________________ 2 Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability: Towards a Toxic-Free Environment, COM(2020)667, 14 October 2020, p. 16.
Amendment 7 #
2022/2101(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the necessity of ensuring adequate staffing reflecting the needs of the European Green Deal and, the Union Chemical Strategy for Sustainability, Circular Economy Action Plan and, zero pollution ambition and related legislation in particular;
Amendment 9 #
2022/2101(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that the Agency collaborates closely with other Union agencies, such as the European Food Safety Authority, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and the European Medicines Agency, by means of memoranda of understanding; underlines the importance of such an approach, in order to ensure that the work of each agency is consistent with that of the other agencies and to meet the requirements of sound financial management; welcomes the sharing of services and encourages active cooperation among the Union agencies where and when possible, including in dedicated joint work teams on specific environmental topics such as pollinators and soil;
Amendment 1 #
2022/2081(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is satisfied with the work carried out by the five decentralised agencies which are under its remit, which carry out technical, scientific or managerial tasks that help the Union institutions elaborate and implement policies in the area of environment, climate action, public health and food safety, as well as with the way in which those agencies' budgets are implemented; stresses that, given the scale of current and upcoming challenges, sufficient funding and more human resources must be guaranteed for the agencies and the Commission Directorates- General ('DG') working in the areas of environment, climate action, public health and food safety, and specifically the DG for the Environment;
Amendment 5 #
2022/2081(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that in 2021, DG Environment's budget reached EUR 534 million in commitment appropriations and EUR 440 million in payment appropriations and that it had 492 members of staffregrets that despite the repeated calls of the Parliament, according to the Establishment plans of the Commission only 397 permanent and temporary posts were foreseen as of 01/04/20211a; points out that the appropriations administered directly by DG Environment had implementation rates above 99 % at year-end; _________________ 1a https://commission.europa.eu/system/files/ 2021- 06/db2022_wd_2_human_resources_web_ 0.pdf
Amendment 304 #
2022/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Urges that the conscious choice of non-intervention regime in high carbon stock and high-nature value ecosystems is eligible for carbon farming schemes and classified as certified carbon removal;
Amendment 14 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas, since the adoption of the current multiannual financial framework (MFF) in December 2020, the political, economic and social context has changevolved beyond recognition, startincluding with the unprecedented scale and dramatic consequences of the continued COVID-19 pandemic, which is far fromnot over yet;
Amendment 22 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas citizens rightly expect thea bigger EU budget to respond effectively to evolving needs and to better support them in crises;
Amendment 29 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the combined effect of multiple crises and, low MFF ceilings and cumbersome rules applying to any MFF review or revision has given rise to a ‘galaxy’ of ad hoc instruments beyond the EU budget, as well as greater use of external assigned revenue not subject to the budgetary procedure, most notably in the case of NextGenerationEU; whereas, as one arm of the budgetary authority, Parliament should play a full role in this new budgetary environment in order to ensure democratic accountability and transparency;
Amendment 44 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the central role that the EU budget must plays in delivering on the Union’s political priorities, including making a success of the green and digital transitions, fostering an inclusive and social recovery, promoting growth, strategic autonomy and energy independence, providing support for small and medium-sized enterprises, fostering sustainable development that leaves no one behind and ensures cohesion and upward convergence, ensuring a more robust European Health Union in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, promoting the rule of law, EU values and fundamental rights, contributing to greater opportunities for all, and ensuring a stronger Union for its people and in the world;
Amendment 58 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Asks therefore the Commission to consider putting forward a legislative proposal establishing a temporary instrument outside the MFF for the mutualisation of war-related costs ("Ukrainian crisis Adjustment Reserve"), that would be aimed to support the most affected Member States;
Amendment 68 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the decision to grant Ukraine and Moldova candidate country status and a membership perspective to Georgia; emphasises that this decision entails a long-term financial and budgetary commitment to supporting the necessary reforms specific to each country, as has been the case with other candidate countries, as well as to reconstruction and recovery;
Amendment 69 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Considers that the EU budget should play a role in the reconstruction and recovery of Ukraine once the war is over, along with contributions by Member States and other international partners and Russian war reparations;
Amendment 72 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that essential new policy initiatives put forward since the adoption of the current MFF have come with proposals to shift money away from key EU policies and objectives that actually pay for the collateral damages of the recent crises; considers that recurrent redeployments are not a viable way to finance Union’s priorities;
Amendment 81 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Points to the extensive use made of the special instruments in the first two years of the MFF; notes that the Flexibility Instrument was mobilised for Heading 6 spending in 2022 and points to the proposal that it beCommission’s proposal in the Amending Letter 1/2023 that it will be significantly mobilised for spending under both Headings 62b, 5 and 76 in 2023; points out that, under the defence proposal of July 202218 , further appropriations are to be mobilised via special instruments in 2023 andalso in 2024; _________________ 18 Proposal of 19 July 2022 for a regulation on establishing the European defence industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act (COM(2022)0349).
Amendment 83 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights that the Solidarity and Emergency Aid Reserve (SEAR) was almost exhausted in 2021 and is projected to be fully exhausted in 2022 after having provided a combination of humanitarian aid and support to Member States for tackling natural and man-made disasters; points out that the extension of the scope of the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to include public health emergencies, coupled with the increased scale and frequency of natural disasters, the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and the resulting arrival of large numbers of refugees in the EU, has placed the SEAR under extreme strain; expects, further, that the dramatic consequences of the unprecedented wildfires in the summer of 2022 will require significant financial support, including from the SEAR;
Amendment 87 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Emphasises, therefore, that the 2021-2027 MFF is already being pushed to its limits less than two years after its adoption, a situation aggravated by the unforeseeable events of 2022; points out that it is simply not equipped, in terms of size, structure or rules, to respond to a multitude of crises of this scale, nor to adequately finance new shared EU policy ambitions and the swift implementation of the requisite EU-wide solutions; is very concerned, in this regard, about the ability from the European Union to respond to any future unknown crises that might happen by 2027;
Amendment 94 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls that the MFF is increased annually on the basis of a 2 % deflator applied to 2018 prices; underlines that spiralling energy prices and extreme energy market volatility caused mainly by Russia’s decision to cut gas supply have been feeding soaring inflation, with severe impacts on citizens, businesses and consumers; is deeply concerned that such unexpectedly high levels of inflation are placing the MFF under severe strain and reducing its purchasing power further, in a context where its overall level is already lower than previous MFFs in terms of share of the EU GDP; stresses that, in practice, this means that fewer Union projects and actions can be funded, thereby negatively impacting beneficiaries;
Amendment 98 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recalls, further, that, despite Parliament’s demands that the European Union Recovery Instrument (EURI) be placed over and above the ceilings, the refinancing costs are repaid from within the MFF ceilings, exerting further pressure on the MFF, especially and requiring the use of special instruments in 2023, in a context of rising interest rates and increasing NGEU borrowing costs;
Amendment 99 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Observes the continuing demand for the EU budget to serve as a guarantee for additional necessary macro-financial assistance (MFA), especially for Ukraine; welcomes the EU support in this regard; notes, however, that the higher risks of default and the large amount at stake entail significant contingent liabilities;
Amendment 106 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Concludes that, in this context, the need for an urgent review and revision of the MFF is beyond any doubt and that a ‘business as usual’ approach will not remotely suffice to tackle the array of challenges posed and could thereby undermine confidence in the Union in the short, medium and long term;
Amendment 130 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Underlines that the unanimity requirement for adoption of the MFF Regulation impedes the necessary decisions in the revision process; calls, in that regard, on the European Council to activate the passerelle clause set out in Article 312(2) TFEU to allow for adoption of the MFF Regulation by qualified majority; recalls its proposals that the ordinary legislative procedure be applied for the adoption of the MFF Regulation;
Amendment 142 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Strongly supports the use of the Regulation on a general regime of conditionality for the protection of the EU budget (the Conditionality Regulation); believes that its entry into force had a general deterrent effect on nationals authorities planning to breach the rule of law with EU funds; regrets its long- overdue application by the Commission in case of Hungary; commits to do whatever it can to ensure the respect of the provisions of the Regulation and their effective implementation; emphasises the clear link between respect for the rule of law and the efficient implementation of the EU budget; notes that any upscaling of the 2021-2027 MFF should aim to reinforce the protection of the rule of law and EU’s financial interests; underlines that the Conditionality Regulation aims first and foremost at protecting the EU budget rather than the rule of law; asks the Commission to assess how the Regulation could be improved to allow the EU to suspend EU funds whenever there are breaches of the rule of law in Member States in order to ensure the full respect of Article 2 of the Treaty on the European Union;
Amendment 150 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Reaffirms its long-standing position that new political initiatives must be financed with additional fresh money and not to the detriment of well-established, pre-existing Union programmes or policies; strongly criticizes the systematic use of redeployments and the relabelling of existing programmes to finance new initiatives(“budgetwashing”);
Amendment 162 #
2022/2046(INI)
18. Highlights that many of the policy ambitions recently stated – notably in the fields of energy and strategic and industrial autonomy – and the new policy initiatives since January 2021 (Chips Act, Secure Connectivity, Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority) imply spending under Heading 1; opposes the use of agreed programme envelopes to finance new initiatives and believes that the margins are insufficient to accommodate the greater long-term needs; calls, therefore, for an increase in the ceiling of Heading 1;
Amendment 165 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Welcomes, in this regard, the announcement made by the Commission President in her State of the Union address on 14 September 2022, calling for the establishment of a European Sovereignty Fund; shares Commission’s concerns over the EU’s dependencies on non-EU countries, as it is the case for energy, critical industrial items, fertilisers, raw materials, chemicals and other key products for the European economy; commits to critically assess any proposal to make sure it responds to real needs and provides fresh means; calls in this regard for the establishment of a new dedicated Fund to secure the strategic autonomy of the Union by financing cross-border energy infrastructure, renewable energy production and energy efficiency, as well as supporting space, cybersecurity, key industrial sectors, the circular economy, food security, new partnerships, production of critical chemicals and raw materials; insists that any such new fund should be established according to the ordinary legislative procedure and function under the full oversight of the European Parliament and with direct management by the Commission; emphasises that its overall amount should be established on the basis of a clear assessment of the costs and investment gaps; asks all of it to be based on lessons learnt from NGEU and be presented with the upcoming MFF revision in 2023;
Amendment 170 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Regrets that, contrary to Parliament’s position, it was decidedcalls that the costs of EURI borrowing and the repayment of debt bare included as a budget line under Heading 2b, alongside flagship programmes such as Erasmus+, EU4Health, and Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values; stresses nevertheless that interest costs and debt repayment depend on market developments, are not discretionary spending, do not follow the logic of caps on spending and should never compete with programmes under the same ceiling; recalls that any activation of the Emergency Support Instrument also depends on the availability of an unallocated margin under the ceiling of this heading; reminds that this decision was taken for the 2021-2027 period only, without prejudice to future negotiations; insists, therefore, that the status quo presents significant risks to programme spending and that the repayment line be removed from Heading 2b and counted over and above the MFF ceilings;
Amendment 182 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Reiterates its position that the Social Climate Fund must be fully incorporated into the EU budget and within the MFF, without negatively impacting other programmes and funds under this heading, bearing in mind the importance of ensuring food security and delivering on the Green Deal; calls for the ceiling of Heading 3 to be adjusted accordingly; calls on the Council to move forward with the targeted MFF revision as soon as possible to integrate the Social Climate Fund into the MFF; reminds the other arm of the budgetary authority its obligation to respect budget unity;
Amendment 193 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Highlights that the necessary spending to enhance defence cooperation and investment cannot solely be covered within the ceiling of Heading 5; calls for the ceiling to be increased in line with needswelcomes the Commission’s upcoming proposal for a European defence investment programme (EDIP) in view of introducing joint procurement and life cycle management of military capabilities; calls for the ceiling to be increased in line with needs; considers, in this regard, that savings could be made thanks to a mutualisation of defence spending between the Member States at the EU level;
Amendment 198 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Deplores the fact that, even prior to the war against Ukraine, funds available under Heading 6 were woefully inadequate and that pressure has since increased substantially; underlines that the continued funding for the needs of refugees from Syria, Iraq and other countries was not factored into the MFF or NDICI-Global Europe negotiations and should therefore have been financed by fresh appropriations with a corresponding increase in the ceiling of Heading 6; highlights that, owing to the risk of default on MFA loans provided to Ukraine, a far higher rate of provisioning than the standard 9 % is likely to be required as further loans are rolled out, rather than redeployments; highlights that a far higher rate of provisioning than the standard 9 % is required for MFA loans provided to Ukraine as further loans are rolled out following the higher risk of default due to the war imposed by Russia; underlines that additional needs in Ukraine must not lead to money being diverted away from other geographic regions in need; insists, therefore, on an increase in the ceiling for Heading 6 to fully cover the current and projected future needs of the Union’s external action, which have dramatically increased both in neighbouring countries, especially in Ukraine, and worldwide as a result of the food, energy and economic crises;
Amendment 217 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses that the MFF revision must not lead to any downwards revision of the pre-allocated national envelopes; emphasises the fact that the late agreement on the MFF for 2021-2027 and on the cohesion policy package, coupled with the COVID-19 crisis, led to a slow start to the programming process, but not because of the policy itself even though more administrative simplification is strongly needed; underlines that the delayed start does not in any way call into question the pivotal role and added value of cohesion policy as the essential Union investment policy and convergence instrument;
Amendment 222 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Recalls that payment appropriations flow directly from commitments and recalls, therefore, that any increase in the ceilings for commitments per heading will have to be accompanied by a correspondinglative increase in the ceiling for payments for the same or subsequent years;
Amendment 250 #
2022/2046(INI)
29. Stresses that, while crisis response measures are necessary and useful, cohesion policy is not a crisis response tool; is concerned that cohesion policy is increasingly being used to reinforce other policies and to make up for shortcomings in budgetary flexibility or crisis response mechanisms in the MFF; emphasises that cohesion policy is one of the priorities of the Union, has long-term investment objectives linked to the EU’s strategic agenda, in particular the European Green Deal and the Digital Agenda, and should not be used to replenish funding for other policies; calls, therefore, for cohesion funding levels to be preserved in the budget along with common agricultural policy;
Amendment 259 #
2022/2046(INI)
31. Considers that the special instruments are constrained both by scarcity of resources and rigidity of design, hampering their ability to serve as effective crisis response tools; stresses, therefore, that the revision is imperative in broadening the potential of the existing flexibility provisions; criticises in particular the Council’s decision, despite Parliament’s warnings, to mergeonsiders that the merging of the Emergency Aid Reserve (EAR) and the EUSF in the current MFF has led to shortcomings, while reducing the overall funding available;
Amendment 261 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Calls for annual appropriations for the Flexibility Instrument to be increased from EUR 915 million to EUR 2 billion; calls, in addition, for the SEAR to be split into two strands – the EAR and the EUSF – and for annual appropriations to be increased from EUR 1.2 billion for the SEAR overall to EUR 1 billion for each strand in 2018 prices; considers that this will provide vital additional resources to respond to current and emerging needs;
Amendment 272 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Insists that, beyond a reinforcement of the existing special instruments, it is necessary to establish a permanent fiscal capacity for the Euro Area and common crisis instrument as an additional permanent special instrument over and above the MFF ceilings so that the EU budget can better adapt and quickly react to crises and their social and economic effects;
Amendment 281 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Insists that decommitted appropriations should remain in the budge, fines not used for EU programmes top-ups in 2021-2027 and penalties should accrue to the crisis instrument so as to provide additional budgetary flexibility; underlines the need for corresponding changes to the Financial Regulation;
Amendment 286 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Underlines that many of the shortcomings and inadequacies in the current MFF are inherent in its logic and design, where predictability of spending drives decisions on structure and amounts and curbs flexibility; regrets the high tensions the MFF negotiations trigger due to its nature;
Amendment 290 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37 a. Regrets the decrease of the EU budget in terms of percentage to the EU GDP over the last decades; considers that capping the EU budget at roughly 1% of the EU GDP as a rule impedes the EU from fulfilling its increasing tasks; calls on the Member States to take decisions based on needs instead of dogmas;
Amendment 301 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Deplores, however, the repeated use of off-budget instruments, in particular under Article 122 TFEU, which runs counter to citizens’ interests, as this frustrates oversight, accountability and the transparency of public spending; considers, in that regard, than an annual plenary debate in Parliament on all EU finances, including off-budget instruments, will be an important step towards enhancing transparency and accountability;
Amendment 304 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Stresses, in this context, that the trend towards increased use of external assigned revenue is not a satisfactory solution as it weakens the role of the budgetary authority (Parliament and the Council), thereby negatively impacting democratic scrutiny and reducing the transparency of the EU’s finances; demands legally sound solutions that allow for targeted, one-off or needs-based top- ups that display the same advantages as earmarkxternal assigned revenue (i.e. not counted against the ceilings), but that are at the same time subject to full control of the budgetary authority; reminds its strong commitment to the universality principle;
Amendment 308 #
2022/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Calls on the Commission, furthermore, to begin a longer-term reflection on the EU budget post-2027 in the light of evolving spending needs and building on the work of the Conference on the Future of Europe with respect to own resources and the budget; insists that the successor to the current MFF be equipped to deal fully and flexibly with a range of policy priorities and spending needs and to ensure resilience in the event of crises; asks the Commission to review the whole architecture of the MFF, including through an assessment of the suitability of a long-term programming framework for all EU programmes and of the duration of programming periods of seven years;
Amendment 1 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
— having regard to the Commission proposal for a regulation on prohibiting products made with forced labour on the Union market (COM 2022/453)
Amendment 6 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the recent external shocks caused by violent conflicts,Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemics and arbitraryin the resulting disruptions of supply chains have tested the resilience of economies worldwide; whereas the EU’s economy has shown itself to beto be resilient and recovering quickly due to the coordinated EU level response; whereas the EU economy is highly dependent on 137 products, in particular those related to energy and critical raw materials, medicines and health products, cutting- edge and cloud technologies, batteries and semiconductors;
Amendment 19 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the World Trade Organization (WTO) should bring a higher level of transparency to trade and trade- related measures for its members, as divisions risk undermining the maintenance and openness of global supply chains; whereas certain WTO members, such as China, disregard global trade rules they signed up to on WTO level, damaging multilateralism and disrupting global supply chains;
Amendment 26 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas largeRussia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, increases in commodity prices, higher prices around the globe and a troublesomefor both products and resources around the globe resulting in more competition in global supply chains and a spike in inflation are expected to further challenge global supply chains;
Amendment 29 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EU is strategically dependent on external sources of energy, such as Russian gas, a situation that is undermining the EU’s economic resilience and open strategic autonomy; whereas skyrocketing energy prices are a serious threat to the EU’s production capacity and may put further pressure on many supply chains that have already faced disruption;
Amendment 36 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas even though the EU must gain more strategic independence in different fields, including agricultural products, critical raw materials, semiconductors, medicines and health products, this independence has not yet been achieved;
Amendment 42 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) account for 99 % of all EU businesses, 65 % of all EU jobs and more than 50 % of the EU’s economic output from the non-financial sector; whereas SMEs are more vulnerable to supply chain disruptions and energy scarcity than larger companies;
Amendment 46 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas in order to increase the resilience of its supply chains, the EU should implement a combination of different commodity-based solutions, including boosting existing EU production, reshoring and nearshoring, stockpiling,supply chain disruptions and the current geopolitical context present challenges and opportunities for the EU, such as promoting the circular economy and diversifying suppliers through strategic free trade and investment agreements, sectoral partnerships and alliances, and trade and technology councils for critical goods, and advancing work on trade and technology councils with strategic partners such as the US, Japan and Taiwan;
Amendment 54 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that for the resilience of the EU economy and international trade relations it is crucial to develop an EU respondse to the possible negative consequences of any external shocks with a coordinated approach at national and EU level;
Amendment 59 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to assess existing and potential trade shortages, mitigate the consequences of external shocks, and pay special attention to the sensitive sectors outlined hereafter, which are particularly crucial to developing or and enhancinge the EU level approach to strengthening resiliencesupply chain resilience on EU level, and in the specific supply chains;
Amendment 66 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the COVID-19 crisis and the war inRussian war of aggression against Ukraine have highlighted the EU agricultural sector’s dependence on imports from a small number of countries, especially in the case of wheat and ammonium, which is essential for fertilisers; recallunderlines that the EU should be autonomous in primary sector product, within the context of open strategic autonomy, should diversify its supply chains of essential agricultural products, work together with likeminded global partners on global food security and expand domestic production capabilities in order to guarantee its food security and avoid dependence on third parties; stresses that the EU must play a proactive role to ensure Least Developed Countries (LDCs) have access to the global market for agricultural products;
Amendment 78 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the war inRussian war of aggression against Ukraine and the subsequent justified sanctions on Russia have increased the difficulty of sourcingdisruptions in global supply chains for critical raw materials; takes note ofwelcomes the announcement of the forthcoming publication of the Critical Raw Materials Act during the 2022 State of the Union address; underlines the potential of strategic partnerships for critical raw materials, such as the Strategic Partnership on raw materials with Canada; recalls that critical raw materials are crucial for the EU’s open strategic autonomy, the digital and green transitions, and the resilience of the EU on the long term; calls on the Commission to work together with our global partners to diversify supply chains and ensure access to critical raw materials on the long term;
Amendment 94 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. HopeExpects that the EU Chips Act will effectively catalyse EU competitiveness and resilience in semiconductor technologies and applications; asks the Commission to also focus on the production of basic chips necessary for the production of goods with high added value, such as those used in the automotive sector; underlines the need for cooperation with likeminded partners to ensure access to global supply chains, as well as cooperation on critical technology and global standard-setting for emerging technologies;
Amendment 114 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that medical supply chains can be strengthened by investing in skills, building health data infrastructure, and supporting regulatory framework and intellectual property policies that foster innovation and ensure affordable medicines; Underlines the multilateral dimension of pandemic preparedness, both in the WTO and the WHO; stresses that the Commission must ensure that the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic should lead to a better preparedness in future crisis and ensure better alignment on the EU level; calls for enhanced cooperation with global partners to ensure access to medicines and health products, as well as more diversification of supply chains for critical goods in times of shortages and crises;
Amendment 122 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the need for a harmonised approach on the unilateral, bilateral and multilateral levelEU assessment of the approach towards critical supply chains on the unilateral, bilateral and multilateral level; underlines that an assessment should look into the potential positive and negative effects with a short- , medium- and long-term perspective;
Amendment 128 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the development of an EU toolbox of autonomous trade instruments, including anthe anti-coercion instrument, the foreign-direct-investment screening mechanism, the foreign subsidies instrument and the international procurement instrument as well as the creation of the post of Chief Trade Enforcement Officer (CTEO) to respond to these emerging challenges; underlines the importance of the CTEO in relation to keeping supply chains open and tackling unfair trade practices;
Amendment 137 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Emphasises that the continuing rise in the cost of bureaucracy, particularly as a result of EU legislation such as the Supply Chain Act, places a particularopen, sustainable, values-based and rules-based trade is an important element of EU open strategic autonomy, which must be championed through bilateral initiatives as well as new EU legislation such as the Supply Chain Act, the sustainable corporate governance directive or the Chips Act; underlines that new legislation must be effective in its goals, but take into account the additional administrative burden on the export industry, which is dominated by SMEs;
Amendment 143 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recalls that in cooperation with the Member States and international partners, the EUCommission must guarantee freedom of the sea and trade routes and thus ensureto ensure open trade routes for global access to goods, raw materials, energy and export markets;
Amendment 147 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Considers that the EU’s research and development policy should be promoted further while guaranteeing openness of trade and investment relations, and exchanges among different research hubs, universities, stakeholders, regions and Member States in order to significantly boost the EU’s digital independence;
Amendment 148 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Calls on the Commission to thoroughly review how and to what extent transfers of emerging and disruptive technologies are taking place from the EU to authoritarian states via trade and investment flows; calls on the Commission to advance new measures to limit such transfers, including supply- chain cooperation with like-minded partners, such as through Trade and Technology Councils, as well as through other potential bilateral initiatives;
Amendment 150 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 155 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to start aadvance the dialogue with neighbouring countries on the possibility of nearshoring producsupply chain diversification and increasing regulatory cooperation in order to boost the security of supply and diversify its sources at the same time;
Amendment 163 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls onUnderlines the Commission to develop, in coordination with the Member States, mechanisms to ensure smart stockpiling of certain products, such as medicines and medical equipment, as well as some agricultural products, depending on their expiry datecan use the Single Market Emergency Instrument to ensure access to, and smart stockpiling of certain essential products in times of crisis; calls on the Commission to ensure a fair, balanced and transparent approach when using the instrument;
Amendment 165 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recalls that the circular economy action plan is intended to help the EU to reduce its overdependence on certain external players so as to support strategic autonomy in a wide range of sectors, including miningactors; underlines support for the goal of open strategic autonomy, with a focus on diversification of supply for a wide range of critical sectors through cooperation with likeminded partners;
Amendment 170 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Underlines the potential of concluding trade and investment agreements with likeminded global partners for the open strategic autonomy of the EU, and the potential of enhanced partnerships through multilateral fora such as the WTO, TTCs, the OECD and the G7;
Amendment 178 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Believes that free trade agreements (FTAs) may btrade and investment agreements are crucial tofor diversifying sources of supply and reducing the EU’s dependence on just a few countries; calls foron the EU to prioritise strategic FTAs with a particular focus on chapters on raw materials and energy,Commission to conclude new, ambitious, sustainable and forward- looking trade and investment agreements to enhance cooperation with our global partners on critical sectors, such as raw materials and energy, as well as cooperation on technical barriers to trade and regulatory cooperation;
Amendment 183 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes the launch of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) in June 2021 and the EU-India agreement on launching a trade and technology council in April 2022; regards these initiatives as meaningful forums for addressing new challenges in the areas of trade, technology and security, as well as regulatory cooperation and global standard-setting; underlines that TTCs should also be instrumental in diversifying global supply chains; calls for a stronger Parliamentary role in scrutinizing TTCs, as well as decisions made during the TTCs meetings;
Amendment 186 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the launch of sectoral industrial alliances in the context of the new industrial strategy, such as the European Battery Alliance and the European Raw Materials Alliance, which should create a framework of discussion and consultation, open to all relevant stakeholders;
Amendment 188 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the launch of new EU digital partnerships with Japan, South Korea and Singapore with a view to cooperating on the development and standardisation of connectivity tools and bolstering supply-chain resilience, especially in the case of semiconductors; underlines the crucial role of Taiwan in the supply chains of semiconductors, and the potential of further and deepened cooperation with Taiwan;
Amendment 189 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Urges the Commission to move forward with a bilateral investment agreement with Taiwan, showing commitment to meaningful engagement in trade and investment relations, most notably on semiconductors; reiterates the importance of the bilateral structural dialogue with Taiwan, including on matters related to multilateralism and the WTO, technology and public health, as well as essential cooperation on critical supplies such as semiconductors;
Amendment 190 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Takes note of the Commission communication on the Global Gateway as a plan for major investment in infrastructure development around the world; underlines the particular attention paid to Africa, most notably LDCs, and the aim to address the infrastructure- financing gap in low- and middle-income countries; stresses that investment in climate, energy, transport and digital infrastructure can contribute to global diversification of trade, as well as a global economy that is resilient during economic shocks or other future crises;
Amendment 193 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Underlines it is essential to include women in global trade relations; stresses that women entrepreneurs face various challenges to participate in global trade, namely a difficulty in access to finance, regulatory barriers and a lack of sufficient data on the impact of trade on women; calls on the Commission to adhere to the principle of gender mainstreaming of trade relations throughout its policies to ensure resilient supply chains and better inclusion of women in the economy;
Amendment 196 #
2022/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. CUnderlines that the reform and modernisation of the WTO is key for a functioning multilateral system; calls for a deep and pragmatic reform that results in a more flexible and better functioning WTO with an effective multilateral rulebook and an effective dispute settlement system at its core; welcomes the progress made during the 12th Ministerial Conference on many important elements to advance global trade relations; calls on the Commission to engage with WTO members to work towards sustainable solutions for effective WTO reform during the 13th Ministerial Conference;
Amendment 49 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The unjustified invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation on 24 February 2022 and the ongoing armed conflict in Ukraine has made it clear that it is critical to act nowurgently to address the existing shortfalls It has led to the return of high- intensity warfare and territorial conflict in Europe,. It requiringes a significant increase in the capacity of Member States to fill the most urgent and critical gaps, especially those exacerbated by the transfer of defence products to Ukraine, in particular in the Member States in its close neighbourhood.
Amendment 52 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a wake-up call for the European Union, which still has Soviet-era military equipment, barely functioning or no longer relevant in the context of technological developments. The defence budget has been neglected critically in many Member States, while both our partners and other third countries have invested massively in modernizing their military capabilities. Ramping up our military R&D, our defence industry, and our military capabilities would make the EU a relevant global player, which is both adequate and necessary for the current geopolitical landscape.
Amendment 61 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) A dedicated short-term instrument, designed in a spirit of solidarity, was indicated as a tool to incentivise Member States, on a voluntary basis, to pursue common procurement to fill the most urgent and critical gaps, especially those created by the response to the current Russia’s aggression, in a collaborative way.
Amendment 66 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) This instrument should be viewed as a first step towards more coordination in the field of security and defence, and, together with future measures, paves the way towards a European defence single market and a European Defence Union. European unity and interoperability are key for the future of the European security architecture.
Amendment 83 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In the light of the above challenges and the related structural changes in the EU Defence industry, it appears necessary to speed up the adjustment of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base, enhance its competitiveness and efficiency, and thereby contribute to strengthening and reforming Member States’ defence industrial capabilities. Addressing industrial shortfalls should include promptly tackling the most urgent gaps, while also thinking critically ahead about securing all necessary components needed in the EU defence supply chain.
Amendment 90 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Common investment and defence procurement should in particular be incentivised, as such collaborative actions would ensure that the necessary changes in the EU industrial base takes place in a collaborative manner, avoiding further fragmentation of the industry, and increasing interoperability.
Amendment 95 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The Short Term Instrument should offset the complexity and risks associated with such joint actions while allowing economies of scale in the actions undertaken by Member States to reinforce and modernise the European Technological and Industrial Base, increasing thereby the Union’s capacity resilience and security of supply. Incentivizing common procurement would also result into diminished costs in terms of exploitation, maintenance and withdrawal of the systems. The instrument should be accompanied by efforts to preserve a level playing field for suppliers from all Member States and to create incentives for the expansion of the EDTIB to more Member States.
Amendment 101 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) This instrument should be used as a jumpstart to replace old soviet-era military equipment and to stimulate investment in cutting edge technology in defence through support for joint R&D.
Amendment 102 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 b (new)
Recital 13 b (new)
(13b) This instrument should be effective, seamless, and de- bureaucratised, in order to encourage SME participation, to stimulate innovation in defence products, and to open up the defence market to new European companies from across the EU.
Amendment 108 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) The ‘Defence Investment Gaps Analysis and Way Forward’, should become an annual report to ensure that EU military landscape is monitored and stocks are prepared, interoperable, and ready for deployment.
Amendment 115 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) Member States participating in the common procurement of defence products under this Instrument should have a right to invite Ukraine and Moldova to participate in the action. To do this they should authorise a procurement agent to enter into an agreement for procuring additional quantities of the defence product with these countries. Such an agreement would benefit the EDTIB as these countries' participation would provide for a better economy of scale and scope, higher demand and interoperability at the technical level, common training, cross-servicing and maintenance which would provide a foundation for the later inclusion of their defence industries in the EDTIB. It would also strengthen the two countries' defence capabilities in light of Russia's aggression and threat. The possibility to participate on the invitation of the Member States in the procurement agreement should be open to Georgia as soon as the European Council grants it the status of candidate country once the priorities specified in the Commission’s opinion on Georgia’s membership application have been addressed.
Amendment 120 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 b (new)
Recital 15 b (new)
(15b) To make sure that all these initiatives are coherent, the Commission should prepare an overview of all instruments that can facilitate the joint procurement process and facilitate dialogue with Member States and their governments.
Amendment 121 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 c (new)
Recital 15 c (new)
(15c) The Commission together with the EEAS should hold regular briefings and training programs with Member States to ensure they are ready to absorb funds and can make full use of this instrument. Regular info sessions should also be made available for the defence industry, including for SMEs.
Amendment 144 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Where the Union grant takes the form of financing not linked to costs, the Commission should determine in the work programme the funding conditions for each action, in particular (a) a description of action involving cooperation for common procurement with a view to addressing the most urgent and critical capacity needs, (b) the milestones for the implementation of the action, (c) the rough order of magnitude expected from the common procurement and (d) the maximum Union contribution available.
Amendment 154 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) In accordance with Article 193(2) of the Financial Regulation, a grant may be awarded for an action which has already begun, provided that the applicant can demonstrate the need for starting the action prior to signature of the grant agreement. However, financial contribution should not cover a period prior to the date of submission of the grant application, except in duly justified exceptional cases, such as equipment replacement sent to Ukraine. In order to avoid any disruption in Union support which could be prejudicial to the interests of the Union, it should be possible to provide in the financing decision for financial contributions to actions that cover a period from the 24 February 2022, even if they have started before the grant application was submitted.
Amendment 156 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 a (new)
Recital 26 a (new)
(26a) The EPPO and OLAF should closely monitor this instrument and its implementation in order to proactively prevent any risk of corruption.
Amendment 179 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to foster the competitiveness and efficiency of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), including SMEs and mid- capitalisation companies (mid-caps) for a more resilient Union, in particular by speeding up, in a collaborative manner, the adjustment of industry to structural and technological changes, including ramp-up of its manufacturing capacities and increase in the resilience of its supply chains;
Amendment 187 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to foster cooperation in defence procurement process between participating Member States contributing to solidarity, interoperability, prevention of crowding- out effects, avoiding fragmentation and, increasing the effectiveness of public spending, and encouraging the harmonisation of defence procurement legislation across Member States.
Amendment 192 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i (new)
i) to stimulate the uptake of new technologies in the EDTIB and to support the development of a defence technological and industrial base in more Union Member States.
Amendment 193 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii (new)
ii) to reduce dependencies on non- democratic countries for critical defence technologies and components.
Amendment 205 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The objectives shall be pursued with an emphasis on strengthening and, developing, modernising, and expanding the Union defence industrial base to allow it to address in particular the most urgent and critical defence products needs, especially those revealed or exacerbated by the response to the Russian aggression against Ukraine, taking into account the work of the Defence Joint Procurement Task Force.
Amendment 209 #
2022/0219(COD)
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Instrument for the period from the entry into force of this Regulation to 31 December 2024 shall be EUR 500 m1.5 billion in current prices.
Amendment 211 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – indent 1 (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – indent 1 (new)
Amendment 218 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – title
Article 5 – title
Amendment 227 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. Where necessary for the implementation of an action, financial contributions may cover a period prior to the date of the request for financial contributions for that action, provided that the action has not started prior to the 24 February 2022 and have not been completed before the signature of the grant agreement.
Amendment 234 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the actions shall involve cooperation for common procurement of the most urgent and critical defence products between eligible entities implementing the objectives referred to in Article 3;
Amendment 249 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. By way of derogation from paragraph 4, a legal entity established in the Union or in an associated third country and controlled by a non-associated third country or a non-associated third country entity may participate as contractor and subcontractor involved in the common procurement only if it provides adequate guarantees approved by the Member State or associated third country in which the contractor is established, pursuant to Article 7.
Amendment 257 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 7 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 7 – point a
(a) control over the contractor or subcontractor involved in the common procurement is not exercised in a manner that restrains or restricts its ability to carry out the order and to deliver results in accordance with the terms of the procurement contract and;
Amendment 291 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 1
1. The contribution of the action to strengthening and developing the Union defence industrial base to allow it to address in particular the most urgent and critical defence products needs as referred to in Article 3, including with respect to procurement procedure and delivery lead times, replenishment of stocks, availability and supply;
Amendment 292 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 2
2. the contribution of the action to competitiveness and adaptation of the EDTIB, including through the envisaged ramp-up of its manufacturing capacities, reservation of manufacturing capacities, its reskilling and upskilling, and overall modernizsation including increased military interoperability between Member States and with NATO;
Amendment 293 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 3
3. the contribution of the action to strengthening cooperation among Member States or associated countries and interoperability of products, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, and any declaration by the participants to strengthen their defence cooperation beyond the joint procurement;
Amendment 294 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
3a. 3a. the extent to which the procurement stimulates the expansion of the EDTIB to more Member States, the modernization of Member States military capabilities, and the uptake of cutting- edge technologies and equipment;
Amendment 295 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
4a. whether the participants include Member States on the Eastern Flank, Ukraine, or the Republic of Moldova;
Amendment 296 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 6
6. catalytic effect of Union financial support through demonstration of how the Union contribution can overcome obstacles to common procurement and contribute to the goal of moving towards a European Defence Union;
Amendment 299 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 307 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. The work programme shall set out the minimum financial size of the joint procurement actions and determine the indicative amount of financial support for actions carried out by the minimum number of Member States as referred to in point c) of Article 7 paragraph 1 as well as incentives for procurement of higher value and inclusion of additional Member States or associated countries or countries referred to in Article 5, subparagraph 2.
Amendment 310 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4 – point 1 (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 4 – point 1 (new)
(1) The Commission, assisted by the European Defence Agency, shall endeavour to identify those components of non EU origin for which no alternative exists in the Union and take appropriate measures to foster their development in the Union, including through research and development, and in particular, through the European Defence Fund.
Amendment 333 #
2022/0219(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The European Defence Agency together with the European External Action Service shall be invited to provide its views and expertise to the committee as an observer. The European External Action ServiceNATO shall also be invited to assist in the committee.
Amendment 56 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Recalls that financial means will be needed beyond the EU budget 2023 to tackle appropriately the energy crisis in the EU; recalls that, to this end, RepowerEU shall provide additional EU financial support, therefore urges to accelerate the negotiations on RepowerEU and increase its funds in order to swiftly increase the EU energy independence through strategic investments, while supporting SMEs and vulnerable households.
Amendment 200 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) It is necessary to lay down rules at Union level on the restoration of ecosystems to ensure the recovery to biodiverse and resilient nature across the Union territory. Restoring ecosystems also contributes to the Union climate change mitigation and climate changeBy creating synergies and restoring biodiverse ecosystems with potential for carbon storage and sequestration, ecosystem restoration actions have the potential to provide major biodiversity benefits as well as contribute to Union climate change mitigation and adaptation objectives.
Amendment 205 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) It is necessary that the Commission should invest in sufficient operational capacity to fulfil its role as guardian of the Treaty more actively and where necessary promote implementation and enforcement on Union environmental legislation.
Amendment 212 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) [placeholder for the restoration target of the newThe Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework aims to ensure that by 2030 at least 30 % of areas of degraded terrestrial, inland water, and coastal and marine ecosystems are under effective restoration, in order to enhance biodiversity and ecosystem functions and services, ecological integrity and connectivity1a. As the overall framework for the Union’s contribution to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, to be agreed at CBD COP 15] his Regulation should ensure that both the Union and Member States fully contribute to the achievement of this overarching target. _________________ 1a Target 2 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
Amendment 216 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The UN Sustainable Development 47 Goals , in particular goals 14.2, 15.1, 15.2 and 15.3, refer to the need to ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains and drylands. By making restoration targets legally binding, this proposal for a regulation strengthens and gives further visibility to SDGs, which should be tackled in an integrated approach at the EU level. _________________ 47 United Nations Sustainable Development – 17 Goals to Transform Our World.
Amendment 217 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The United Nations General Assembly, in a resolution of 1 March 201948 , proclaimed 2021–2030 the UN decade on ecosystem restoration, with the aim of supporting and scaling-up efforts to prevent, halt and reverse the degradation of ecosystems worldwide and raise awareness of the importance of ecosystem restoration. The United Nations has also proclaimed 2021-2030 the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development to put an end to the decline in ocean health and build upon ocean science to support Member States to put in place the necessary conditions for sustainable development of the Ocean. _________________ 48 Resolution 73/284 of 1 March 2019 on the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021–2030).
Amendment 222 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In its resolution of 9 June 202149 , the European Parliament strongly welcomed the commitment to draw up a legislative proposal with binding nature restoration targets, and furthermore considered that in addition to an overall restoration target of at least 30% of the Union's marine and terrestrial areas, ecosystem-, habitat- and species-specific restoration targets should be included, covering forests, grasslands, wetlands, peatlands, pollinators, free- flowing rivers, coastal areas and marine ecosystems. _________________ 49 European Parliament resolution of 9 June 2021 on the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030: Bringing nature back into our lives (2020/2273(INI)).
Amendment 231 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 sets out a target to ensure that there is no deterioration in conservation trends or in the status of protected habitats and species and that at least 30 % of species and habitats not currently in favourable status will fall into that category or show a strong positive trend towards falling into that category by 2030. The guidance52 developed by the Commission in cooperation with Member States and stakeholders to support the achievement of these targets highlights that maintenance and restoration efforts are likely to be required for most of those habitats and species, either by halting their current negative trends by 2030 or by maintaining current stable or improving trends, or by preventing the decline of habitats and species with a favourable conservation status. The guidance further emphasises that those restoration efforts primarily need to be planned, implemented and coordinated at national or regional levels and that, in selecting and prioritising the species and habitats to be improved by 2030, synergies with other Union and international targets, in particular environmental or climate policy targets, are to be sought. Additionally, in the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2030, EU made a commitment to define, map, monitor and strictly protect all the EU’s remaining primary and old-growth forests. _________________ 52 Available at Circabc (europa.eu) [Reference to be completed]
Amendment 233 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The Commission’s State of Nature Report from 202053 noted that the Union has not yet managed to stem the decline of protected habitat types and species whose conservation is of concern to the Union. That decline is caused mostly by abandonment of extensive agriculture, intensifying management practices, the modification of hydrological regimes, urbanisation and pollution as well as unsustainable forestry activities and species exploitation. Furthermore, invasive alien species and climate change represent major and growing threats to native Union flora and fauna. Member States should learn from inspirational projects contributing to nature restoration in third countries, such as the African-led "Great Green Wall" initiative, which aims to restore 100 million hectares of degraded land throughout the Sahel by 2030 and to accelerate locally the development of agro-ecology and regeneration projects. The EU would benefit from adopting a strategic approach towards this project and promoting the fundamental role of agro-ecology, as recently highlighted at COP15. _________________ 53 Report from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee “The state of nature in the European Union Report on the status and trends in 2013 - 2018 of species and habitat types protected by the Birds and Habitats Directives”, COM/2020/635 final.
Amendment 238 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) It is appropriate to set an overarching objective for ecosystem restoration to foster economic and societal transformation, the creation of high-quality jobs and sustainable growth. Biodiverse ecosystems such as wetland, freshwater, forest as well as agricultural, sparsely vegetated, marine, coastal and urban ecosystems deliver, if in good condition, a range of essential ecosystem services, and the benefits of restoring degraded ecosystems to good condition in all land and sea areas far outweigh the costs of restoration. Those services contribute to a broad range of socio-economic benefits, depending on the economic, social, cultural, regional and local characteristics. The ocean should be recognised at an international level as a global common and should be protected in the light of its uniqueness and interconnectedness and the essential ecosystem services that it provides, on which current and future generations depend for their survival and well-being1a. This would help to mobilise our individual and common responsibility to protect the ocean. _________________ 1a As expressed in Parliament’s resolution of 3 October 2022 on momentum for the ocean: strengthening ocean governance and biodiversity
Amendment 240 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) It is appropriate to set an overarching objective for ecosystem restoration to 2030 and 2050 to foster economic and societal transformation, the creation of high-quality jobs and sustainable growth. Biodiverse ecosystems such as wetland including peatland, freshwater, forest as well as agricultural, sparsely vegetated, marine, coastal ecosystems including deltas and estuaries, and urban ecosystems deliver, if in good condition, a range of essential ecosystem services, and the benefits of restoring degraded ecosystems to good condition in all land and sea areas far outweigh the costs of restoration. Those services contribute to a broad range of socio- economic benefits, depending on the economic, social, cultural, regional and local characteristics.
Amendment 250 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Securing biodiverse ecosystems and tackling climate change are intrinsically linked. Nature and nature-based solutions, including natural carbon stocks and sinks, are fundamental for fighting the climate crisis. If not restored, these degraded ecosystems will start emit carbon that has been stored in them. Beyond their carbon storage benefits, blue carbon ecosystems (mangroves, tidal salt marshes and seagrasses) provide a wide range of ecosystemic services such as healthy fisheries, better water quality, protection of coastal communities from harmful impacts of global warming, while also fostering local economic development. At the same time, the climate crisis is already a driver of terrestrial and marine ecosystem change, and the Union must prepare for the increasing intensity, frequency and pervasiveness of its effects. The Special Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)55 on the impacts of global warming of 1.5°C pointed out that some impacts may be long-lasting or irreversible. The Sixth IPCC Assessment Report56 states that restoring ecosystems will be fundamental in helping to combat climate change and also in reducing risks to food security. The Intergovernmental Science- Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) in its 2019 Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services57 considered climate change a key driver of change in nature, and it expected its impacts to increase over the coming decades, in some cases surpassing the impact of other drivers of ecosystem change such as changed land and sea use. Beyond promoting the coordination of scientific communities, the EU should advocate for the creation of an International Panel for Ocean Sustainability (IPOS) 57a based on the model of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in order to lay the foundations for future ocean governance and management. 57b _________________ 55 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC): Special Report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5°C and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways, in the context of strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change, sustainable development, and efforts to eradicate poverty [Masson- Delmotte, V., P. Zhai, H.-O. Pörtner, D. Roberts, J. Skea, P.R. Shukla, A. Pirani, W. Moufouma-Okia, C. Péan, R. Pidcock, S. Connors, J.B.R. Matthews, Y. Chen, X. Zhou, M.I. Gomis, E. Lonnoy, T. Maycock, M. Tignor, and T. Waterfield (eds.)] https://www.ipcc.ch/sr15/ 56 Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability | Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability (ipcc.ch). 57 IPBES (2019): Global assessment report on biodiversity and ecosystem services of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. E. S. Brondizio, J. Settele, S. Díaz, and H. T. Ngo (editors). IPBES secretariat, Bonn, Germany. 1148 pages. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3831673. 57a As expressed in Parliament’s resolution of 3 October 2022 on momentum for the ocean: strengthening ocean governance and biodiversity 57b See Gaill, F., Brodie Rudolph, T., Lebleu, L. et al. An evolution towards scientific consensus for a sustainable ocean future. npj Ocean Sustain 1, 7 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44183- 022-00007-1
Amendment 256 #
2022/0195(COD)
(15) Securing biodiverse ecosystems and tackling climate change are intrinsically linked. Nature and nature-based solutions, including natural carbon stocks and sinks, are fundamental for fighting the climate crisis. At the same time, the climate crisis is already a driver of terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystem change, and the Union must prepare for the increasing intensity, frequency and pervasiveness of its effects. The Special Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)55 on the impacts of global warming of 1.5°C pointed out that some impacts may be long-lasting or irreversible. The Sixth IPCC Assessment Report56 states that restoring ecosystems will be fundamental in helping to combat climate change and also in reducing risks to food security. The Intergovernmental Science- Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) in its 2019 Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services57 considered climate change a key driver of change in nature, and it expected its impacts to increase over the coming decades, in some cases surpassing the impact of other drivers of ecosystem change such as changed land and sea use. _________________ 55 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC): Special Report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5°C and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways, in the context of strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change, sustainable development, and efforts to eradicate poverty [Masson- Delmotte, V., P. Zhai, H.-O. Pörtner, D. Roberts, J. Skea, P.R. Shukla, A. Pirani, W. Moufouma-Okia, C. Péan, R. Pidcock, S. Connors, J.B.R. Matthews, Y. Chen, X. Zhou, M.I. Gomis, E. Lonnoy, T. Maycock, M. Tignor, and T. Waterfield (eds.)] https://www.ipcc.ch/sr15/ 56 Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability | Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability (ipcc.ch). 57 IPBES (2019): Global assessment report on biodiversity and ecosystem services of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. E. S. Brondizio, J. Settele, S. Díaz, and H. T. Ngo (editors). IPBES secretariat, Bonn, Germany. 1148 pages. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3831673.
Amendment 259 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council58 sets out a binding objective of climate neutrality in the Union by 2050 and negative emissions thereafter, and to prioritise swift and predictable emission reductions and, at the same time, enhance removals by natural sinks. The restoration of ecosystems can make an important contribution to maintaining, managing and enhancing natural sinks and to increasing biodiversity while fighting climate change. Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 also requires relevant Union institutions and the Member States to ensure continuous progress in enhancing adaptive capacity, strengthening resilience and reducing vulnerability to climate change. It also requires that Member States integrate adaptation in all policy areas and promote nature-based solutions59 and ecosystem-based adaptation. _________________ 58 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’) (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021, p. 1). 59 Nature-based solutions are soluactions that are inspired and supported by nature, that aro protect, conserve, restore, sustainably use and manage natural or modified terrestrial, freshwater, coastal and marine ecost-ystems, which address social, economic and environmental challenges effective,ly and thatadaptively, while simultaneously provide environmental, social and economic benefits and help build resilienceing human well- being, ecosystem services and resilience and biodiversity benefits. Such soluactions bring more, and more diverse, nature and natural features and processes into cities, landscapes and seascapes, through locally adapted, resource-efficient and systemic interventions. Nature-based solutions must therefore benefit biodiversity and support the delivery of a range of ecosystem services.
Amendment 260 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The Commission’s Communication on adaptation to climate change from 202160 emphasises the need to promote nature-based solutions and recognises that cost-effective adaptation to climate change can be achieved by protecting and restoring wetlands and peatlands as well as coastal and marine ecosystems, by developing urban green spaces and installing green roofs and walls and by promoting and sustainably managing forests and farmland. At sea and in coastal areas, marine and offshore infrastructures should be designed and deployed in such way as to have positive environmental, economic and social impacts. Offshore infrastructures can be an important building block for nature-based solutions, such as artificial reefs, as they should be characterised by multifunctionality contributing both to nature restoration and economic opportunities. Having a greater number of biodiverse ecosystems leads to a higher resilience to climate change and provides more effective forms of disaster reduction and prevention. _________________ 60 Communication from the European Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. Forging a climate-resilient Europe - the new EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change (COM/2021/82 final).
Amendment 271 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) In the final report of the Conference on the Future of Europe, citizens call on the Union to protect and restore biodiversity, the landscape and oceans, eliminate pollution and to foster knowledge, awareness, education, and dialogues on environment, climate change, energy use, and sustainability.63The EU and its Member States should act on this clear demand from European citizens and take all necessary measures to address the root causes of marine litter and plastic pollution, which are causing a serious loss of biodiversity and hindering the restoration of nature. This is particularly relevant in the light of the ongoing negotiations on the Global Treaty on Plastic Pollution, agreed at the fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi in March 2022. _________________ 63 Conference on the Future of Europe – Report on the Final Outcome, May 2022, Proposal 2 (1, 4, 5) p. 44, Proposal 6 (6) p. 48.
Amendment 277 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Soils are an integral part of terrestrial ecosystems. The Commission’s 2021 Communication ‘EU Soil Strategy for 2030’64 outlines the need to restore degraded soils and enhance soil biodiversity and commits to develop Soil Health Law, reflecting the calls of the Parliament64a and Member States for a legislative framework on the protection of soil. Furthermore, there is a need to strengthen the monitoring of soils in the EU, including through the harmonised LUCAS survey, to help the Member States to get better knowledge of soils health and to facilitate their restoration and protection. Member States should consider including in their restoration plans decontamination measures that will lead to soil restoration. _________________ 64 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. EU Soil Strategy for 2030 Reaping the benefits of healthy soils for people, food, nature and climate (COM/2021/699 final). 64a P9_TA(2021)0143
Amendment 279 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Soils are an integral part of terrestrial ecosystems. The Commission’s 2021 Communication ‘EU Soil Strategy for 2030’64 outlines the need to restore degraded soils, remediate contaminated sites and enhance soil biodiversity. Member States should consider identified contamination sites in their restoration plans and consult with experts to determine the impact degraded and contaminated soil could have on restoration efforts, outlining potential remediation options. _________________ 64 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. EU Soil Strategy for 2030 Reaping the benefits of healthy soils for people, food, nature and climate (COM/2021/699 final).
Amendment 284 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) A framework and guidance67 already exist to determine good condition of habitat types protected under Directive 92/43/EEC and to determine sufficient quality and quantity of the habitats of species falling within the scope of that Directive. Restoration targets for those habitat types and habitats of species can be set based on that framework and guidance. However, such restoration will not be enough to reverse biodiversity loss and recover all ecosystems. Therefore, additional obligations should be established based on specific indicators in order to enhance biodiversity at the scale of wider ecosystems and considering their connectivity. The list of proposed biodiversity indicators is not exhaustive, and the methodology for some proposed and accepted in wider policy context, including in the Common Agricultural policy is still to be fully developed by expert groups. This work should undergo as a matter of urgency. _________________ 67 DG Environment. 2017, “Reporting under Article 17 of the Habitats Directive: Explanatory notes and guidelines for the period 2013-2018” and DG Environment 2013, “Interpretation manual of European Union habitats Eur 28”.
Amendment 289 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Building on Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC and in order to support the achievement of the objectives set out in those Directives, Member States should put in place restoration measures complementary to measures adopted under Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC and building upon the 2027 deadline for the achievement of the objective of the Directive 2000/60/EC of good ecological status of water bodies and effectively enabling migration of all species to ensure the recovery of protected habitats and species, including wild birds and migratory fish species, across Union areas, also in areas that fall outside Natura 2000.
Amendment 305 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) It is necessary that the restoration measures for habitat types are adequate and suitable to reach good condition and the favourable reference areas as swiftly as possible, with a view to achieving their favourable conservation status. It is important that the restoration measures are those necessary to achieve the time-bound and quantified area-based targets. It is also necessary that the restoration measures for the habitats of the species are adequate and suitable to reach their sufficient quality and quantity as swiftly as possible with a view to achieving the favourable conservation status of the species. Strict protection may be needed in some particular cases1a. _________________ 1a from the document Natura 2000 and forests from 2015, available at https://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/ natura2000/management/docs/Final%20 Guide%20N2000%20%20Forests%20Part %20I-II-Annexes.pdf
Amendment 320 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) It is important to ensure a gradual increase of the areas covered by habitat types that fall within the scope of Directive 92/43/EEC that are in good condition across the territory of Member States and of the Union as a whole, until the favourable reference area for each habitat type is reached and at leastmore than 90 % at Member State level of that area is in good condition, so as to allow those habitat types in the Union to achieve favourable conservation status.
Amendment 324 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34 b (new)
Recital 34 b (new)
(34b) Large carnivores, such as wolf, bear and lynx, are protected under the Habitats Directive as they are native species of European fauna and play an important ecological role in ecosystems. If favourable status is more widely achieved, it needs to be maintained. A reduction of the protection level is not justified for large carnivore species as the existing legal and financial frameworks provide Member States with the necessary tools to ensure the conservation of both protected wildlife and livestock grazing, and to address possible conflicts, as clarified in the Commission guidance on species protection adopted in October 2021. The Member States should draw up and implement and the European Commission should support, monitor and asses comprehensive species action plans for large carnivores and conflict minimization strategies, that are in line with the Habitat Directive, with the aim of maintaining and restoring the natural balance of the ecosystem, and with the focus on the prevention, management and mitigation of conflicts and achieve co- existence between humans and large carnivores.
Amendment 325 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) It is important that the areas covered by habitat types falling within the scope of this Regulation do not deteriorate as compared to the current situation, considering the current restoration needs and the necessity not to further increase the restoration needs in the future. It is, however, appropriate to consider the possibility of force majeure, which may result in the deterioration of areas covered by those habitat types, as well as unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change, or as a result of a plan or project of overriding public interest, for which no less damaging alternative solutions are available, to be determined on a case by case basis, or of a plan or project authorised in accordance with Article 6(4) of Directive 92/43/EEC.
Amendment 333 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 emphasises the need for stronger action to restore degraded marine ecosystems, including carbon-rich ecosystems and important fish spawning and nursery areas. The Strategy also announces that the Commission is to propose a new action plan to conserve fisheries resources and protect marine ecosystems. such as coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass beds. The Strategy recalls that the five main direct drivers of biodiversity loss are changes in land and sea use, natural resource extraction, climate change, pollution and the invasion of alien species1a . While 80 % of marine litter is land-based,1b only an integrated and coherent approach recognising the link between land and sea will provide a strategic framework for addressing marine pollution and by extension the good condition of marine ecosystems. The Strategy also announces that the Commission is to propose a new action plan to conserve fisheries resources and protect marine ecosystems. _________________ 1a IPBES Global Assessment Report of 31 May 2019 on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. 1b Commission Directorate-General for Environment, Descriptor 10: Marine Litter.
Amendment 335 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36 a (new)
Recital 36 a (new)
(36a) For the objective of planting 3 billion additional trees as mentioned in article 10a, Member States should refrain from counting the trees planted for harvesting purposes and focus on planting in urban areas, on degraded and damaged land or as a measure to combat desertification.
Amendment 344 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) To support the restoration and non- deterioration of terrestrial, freshwater, coastal and marine habitats, Member States have the possibility to designate additional areas as ‘protected areas’ or ‘strictly protected areas’, to implement other effective area-based conservation measures, and to promote private land conservation measures. The European Parliament supports the establishment of two new Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) covering over 3 million km² in the Eastern Antarctic and the Weddell Sea1a and calls on the Commission and the Member States to significantly ramp up their efforts to achieve this. Connectivity between MPAs through concrete initiatives should be encouraged as it improves resilience to climate change. _________________ 1a As expressed in Parliament’s resolution of 8 July 2021 on the establishment of MPAs and the conservation of Southern Ocean biodiversity.
Amendment 345 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) To support the restoration and non- he EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 lays down targets for restoration and protection, including strict protection, both of which together holistically comprise meaningful biodiversity-related land-based measures. Non-deterioration of terrestrial, freshwater, coastal and marine habitats, Member States have the possibility to designate additional areas as ‘protected areas’ or ‘strictly protected areas’, to implement other effective area-based conservation measures, and is indeed in particular cases best served by designation of ‘strictly protected areas’. Member States have a possibility to promote private land conservation measures.
Amendment 348 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) Urban ecosystems represent around 22 % of the land surface of the Union, and constitute the area in which a majority of the citizens of the Union live. Urban green spaces include urban forests, parks and gardens, urban farms, tree-lined streets, urban meadows and urban hedges, vegetated rooftops and walls, and provide important habitats for biodiversity, in particular plants, birds and insects, including pollinators. They also provide vital ecosystem services, includingsuch as natural disaster risk reduction and control (e.g. floods, heat island effects), cooling, recreation, water and air filtration, as well as climate change mitigation and adaptation, and they support and facilitate health and well-being by enabling stress alleviation and relaxation, physical activity, improved social interaction and community cohesiveness.
Amendment 352 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) Urban ecosystems represent around 22 % of the land surface of the Union, and constitute the area in which a majority of the citizens of the Union live. Urban green and blue spaces include urban forests, parks and gardens, urban farms and edible food forests, tree-lined streets, urban meadows and urban hedges, and provide important habitats for biodiversity, in particular plants, birds and insects, including pollinators. They also provide vital ecosystem services, including natural disaster risk reduction and control (e.g. floods), cooling and preventing heat island effects), cooling, recreation, rainwater harvesting and air filtration, as well as climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Amendment 356 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43 a (new)
Recital 43 a (new)
Amendment 359 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
Recital 44
(44) Actions to ensure that urban green spaces will no longer be at risk of being degraded need to be strongly enhanced. In order to ensure that urban green spaces continue to provide the necessary ecosystem services, their loss should be stopped and they should be restored and increased where possible, inter alia by better integrating green infrastructure and nature-based solutions into urban planning and by integrating green infrastructure, such as green roofs and green walls, in the design of buildings. Member States should ensure that, where the demographic pressure of a local administrative unit does not allow for the increasing of urban green spaces, there will be an increase in the surrounding cities, towns or suburbs.
Amendment 365 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
Recital 45
(45) The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 requires greater efforts to restore freshwater ecosystems and the natural functions of rivers. Globally, migratory freshwater fish have declined by an average of 76% between 1970 and 2016 while declines in Europe have been the most serious at the level of 93%1a. The restoration of freshwater ecosystems should include all efforts to restore the natural longitudinal and lateral and temporal connectivity of rivers as well as their riparian areas and, floodplains and migration corridors, including through the removal of barriers with a view to supporting the achievement of favourable conservation status for rivers, lakes and alluvial habitats and species living in those habitats protected by Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC, and the achievement of one of the key objectives of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, namely, the restoration of at least 25 000 km15% length of free- flowing rivers. When removing barriers to restore connectivity of surface waters and restore migration corridors , Member States should primarily address obsolete barriers, which are those that are no longer needed for renewable energy generation, inland navigation, water supply or other uses. those which deliver reduced power generation to that prescribed in the operation rules or deliver less than a basic power at a specified probability than for which they were projected or given permit for, those that are no longer needed for inland navigation, water supply or other uses as well as barriers with high ecological impact, in particular, on the lifecycle of species that dependent on the migration between freshwater and marine environment. _________________ 1a Deinet, S., Scott-Gatty, K., Rotton, H., Twardek, W. M., Marconi, V., McRae, L., Baumgartner, L. J., Brink, K., Claussen, J. E., Cooke, S. J., Darwall, W., Eriksson, B. K., Garcia de Leaniz, C., Hogan, Z., Royte, J., Silva, L. G. M., Thieme, M. L., Tickner, D., Waldman, J., Wanningen, H., Weyl, O. L. F., Berkhuysen, A. (2020) The Living Planet Index (LPI) for migratory freshwater fish - Technical Report. World Fish Migration Foundation, The Netherlands
Amendment 367 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
Recital 45
(45) The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 requires greater efforts to restore freshwater ecosystems and the natural functions of rivers. The restoration of freshwater ecosystems should include efforts to restore the natural longitudinal and lateral connectivity of rivers as well as their riparian areas and floodplains, including through the removal of barriers with a view to supporting the achievement of favourable conservation status for rivers, lakes and alluvial habitats and species living in those habitats protected by Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC, and the achievement of one of the key objectives of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, namely, the restoration of at least 25 000 km of free-flowing rivers. When removing barriers, Member States should primarily address obsolete barriers, which are those that are no longer needed for renewable energy generation, inland navigation, water supply or other uses. When establishing riparian areas and floodplain areas, Member States should aim to incorporate spatio-temporal river- floodplain dynamics and the natural hydrological and climate regimes of the region.
Amendment 369 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
Recital 45
(45) The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 requires greater efforts to restore freshwater ecosystems and the natural functions of rivers. The restoration of freshwater ecosystems should include efforts to restore the natural longitudinal and late, lateral, vertical and temporal connectivity of rivers as well as their riparian areas and floodplains, including through the removal of barriers with a view to supporting the achievement of favourable conservation status for rivers, lakes and alluvial habitats and species living in those habitats protected by Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC, and the achievement of one of the key objectives of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, namely, the restoration of at least 25 000 km of free- flowing rivers. When removing barriers, Member States should primarily address obsolete barriers, which are those that are no longer needed for renewable energy generation, inland navigation, water supply or other uses, considering the ecological benefits of the barrier removal.
Amendment 382 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
Recital 47
(47) The Commission launched the EU Pollinators Initiative71 on 1 June 2018 in response to calls from the European Parliament and from the Council to address the decline of pollinators. The progress report on the implementation of the initiative72 showed that significant challenges remain in tackling the drivers of pollinator decline, including the use of pesticides. The European Parliament73 and the Council74 called for stronger actions to tackle pollinator decline and for the establishment of a Union-wide monitoring framework for pollinators, and clear objectives and indicators regarding the commitment to reverse the decline of pollinators. The European Court of Auditors has recommended that the Commission set up appropriate governance and monitoring mechanisms for actions to address threats to pollinators75 . Subsequently, a legal commitment to monitor pollinators was adopted within the latest CAP reform, namely CAP indicator on wild pollinators75a. In order to foster youth engagement and necessary participatory governance across the EU to reverse the decline of wild pollinators, the European Parliament requested to create a permanent European Youth Assembly on Pollinators75b. _________________ 71 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. EU Pollinators Initiative (COM/2018/395 final). 72 Report from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. Progress in the implementation of the EU Pollinators Initiative (COM/2021/261 final). 73 European Parliament resolution of 9 June 2021 on the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030: Bringing nature back into our lives (2020/2273(INI), available at https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/doc ument/TA-9-2021-0277_EN.pdf.. 74 Council Conclusions of 17 December 2020 on European Court of Auditors' Special Report No 15/2020 entitled "Protection of wild pollinators in the EU: Commission initiatives have not borne fruit(14168/20). 75 Special Report 15/2020, https://www.eca.europa.eu/Lists/ECADocu ments/SR20_15/SR_Pollinators_EN.pdf 75a Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 2 December 2021 establishing rules on support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States under the common agricultural policy (CAP Strategic Plans) and financed by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) and by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013 75b Interinstitutional File: 2022/0212(BUD) https://data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/docu ment/ST-14783-2022-ADD-5/en/pdf
Amendment 386 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48
Recital 48
(48) The proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the sustainable use of plant protection products [for adoption on 22 June 2022, include title and number of the adopted act when available] aims to regulate one of the drivers of pollinator decline by prohibiting the use of pesticides in ecologically sensitive areas, many of which are covered by this Regulation, for example areas sustaining pollinator species which the European Red Lists76 classify as being threatened with extinction. Phasing out synthetic pesticides in EU agriculture by 80% by 2030, starting with the most hazardous, to become free of synthetic by 2035 and restore natural ecosystems in agricultural areas are also the goals of the successful European citizens initiative Save Bees and Farmers76a. _________________ 76 European Redlist - Environment - European Commission (europa.eu) 76a Save Bees and Farmers: Towards a bee-friendly agriculture for a healthy environment https://europa.eu/citizens- initiative/initiatives/details/2019/000016_e n
Amendment 388 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48
Recital 48
(48) The proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the sustainable use of plant protection products [for adoption on 22 June 2022, include title and number of the adopted act when available] aims to regulate one of the drivers of pollinator decline by prohibiting the use of pesticides in ecologically sensitive afeatureas, many of which are covered by this Regulation, for example in areas sustaining pollinator species which the European Red Lists76 classify as being threatened with extinction. _________________ 76 European Redlist - Environment - European Commission (europa.eu)
Amendment 392 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49
Recital 49
(49) Sustainable, resilient and biodiverse agricultural ecosystems are needed to provide safe, sustainable, nutritious and affordable food. Biodiversity-rich agricultural ecosystems also increase agriculture’s resilience to climate change and environmental risks, while ensuring food safety and security and creating new jobs in rural areas, in particular jobs linked to organic farming as well as rural tourism and recreation. Therefore, the Union needs to improve the biodiversity in its agricultural lands, through a variety of existing practices beneficial to or compatible with the biodiversity enhancement, including extensive agriculture. Extensive agriculture is vital for the maintenance of many species and habitats in biodiversity rich areas. There are many extensive agricultural practices which have multiple and significant benefits on the protection of biodiversity, ecosystem services and landscape features such as precision agriculture, organic farming, agro-ecology, agroforestry and low intensity permanent grassland. Member States should work with scientific experts, including taxonomists, when designating these areas to ensure resilience of these ecosystems.
Amendment 393 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49
Recital 49
(49) Sustainable, resilient and biodiverse agricultural ecosystems are needed to provide safe, sustainable, nutritious and affordable food. Biodiversity-rich agricultural ecosystems also increase agriculture’s resilience to climate change and environmental risks, while ensuring food safety and security and creating new jobs in rural areas, in particular jobs linked to organic farming as well as rural tourism and recreation. Therefore, the Union needs to improve the biodiversity in its agricultural lands, through a variety of existing practices beneficial to or compatible with the biodiversity enhancement, including extensive agriculture. Extensive agriculture is vital for the maintenance of many species and habitats in biodiversity rich areas. There are many extensive agricultural practices which have multiple and significant benefits on the protection of biodiversity, ecosystem services and landscape features such as precision agriculture, organic farming, agro-ecology, agroforestry and low intensity permanent grasslandin particular agro-ecology, regenerative and conservation agriculture, agroforestry such as wooded pastures and wooded meadows.
Amendment 397 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) Restoration measures need to be put in place to enhance the biodiversity of agricultural ecosystems across the Union, including in the areas not covered by habitat types that fall within the scope of Directive 92/43/EEC. In the absence of a common method for assessing the condition of agricultural ecosystems that would allow setting specific restoration targets for agricultural ecosystems, it is appropriate to set a general obligation to improve biodiversity in agricultural ecosystems, its monitoring, reporting and measure the fulfilment of that obligation on the basis of existing indicators. Member States are encouraged to incorporate additional indicators to monitor aspects related to soil biodiversity as new assessments, methodologies and data become available, including through EU funded projects and the EU Mission: A Soil Deal for Europe.
Amendment 401 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) Restoration measures need to be put in place to enhance the biodiversity of agricultural ecosystems across the Union, including in the areas not covered by habitat types that fall within the scope of Directive 92/43/EEC. In the absence ofUntil a common method for assessing the condition of agricultural ecosystems that would allow setting specific restoration targets for agricultural ecosystems, it is appropriate to set a general obligation to improve biodiversity in agricultural ecosystems and measure the fulfilment of that obligation on the basis of existing indicators, including by deployment of result-based payment schemes.
Amendment 416 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52
Recital 52
(52) High-diversity landscape features on agricultural land, including buffer strips, rotational or non-rotational fallow land, hedgerows, individual or groups of trees, tree rows, field margins, patches, ditches, streams, small wetlands, terraces, cairns, stonewalls, small ponds and cultural features, provide space for wild plants and animals, including pollinators, prevent soil erosion and depletion, filter air and water, supportincrease ecological and functional heterogenity, contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation and ensure agricultural productivity of pollination- dependent crops. Productive trees that are part of arable land agroforestry systems and productive elements in non-productive hedges can also be considerd as high biodiversity landscape features provided that they do not receive fertilizers or pesticide treatment and if harvest takes place only at moments where it would not compromise high biodiversity levels. Therefore, a requirement to ensure an increasing trend for the share of agricultural land withshare of high-diversity landscape features in agricultural land should be set out. Such a requirement would enable the Union to achieve one of the other key commitments of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, namely, to cover at least 10 % of agricultural area with high-diversity landscape features. Increasing trends should also be achieved for other existing indicators, such as the grassland butterfly index and the stock of organic carbon in cropland mineral soilsand organic soils and for the proposed Pollinators Indicator.
Amendment 425 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55
Recital 55
(55) In order to reap the full biodiversity benefits, restoration and rewetting of areas of drained peatland should extend beyond the areas of wetlands habitat types listed in Annex I of Directive 92/43/EEC that are to be restored and re-established. Data about the extent of organic soils as well as their greenhouse gas emissions and removals are monitored and made available by LULUCF sector reporting in national greenhouse gas inventories by Member States, submitted to the UNFCCC. RAppropriate management of wetlands is one of the good agricultural and ecological condition (GAEC) and restored and rewetted peatlands can continue to be used productively in alternative ways. For example, paludiculture, the practice of farming on wet peatlands which newly constitutes an agricultural activity under the Common Agricultural Policy, can include cultivation of various types of reeds, certain forms of timber, blueberry and cranberry cultivation, sphagnum farming, and grazing with water buffaloes. Such practices should be based on the principles of sustainable management and aimed at enhancing biodiversity so that they can have a high value both financially and ecologically. Paludiculture can also be beneficial to several species which are endangered in the Union and can also facilitate the connectivity of wetland areas and of associated species populations in the Union. Funding for measures to restore and rewet drained peatlands and to compensate possible losses of income can come from a wide range of sources, including expenditure under the Union budget and Union financing programmes.
Amendment 438 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57
Recital 57
(57) Restoration measures need to be put in place to enhance the biodiversity of forest ecosystems across the Union, including in the areas not covered by habitat types falling within the scope of Directive 92/43/EEC. In the absence of a common method for assessing the condition of forest ecosystems that would allow for the setting of specific restoration targets for forest ecosystems, it is appropriate to set a general obligation to improve biodiversity in, the natural processes, the ecological integrity and the resilience of forest ecosystems and measure the fulfilment of that obligation on the basis of existing indicators, such as standing and lying deadwood, the share of forests with uneven-aged structure, forest connectivity, the common forest bird index82 , and the stock of organic carbon and the native tree species composition. Given the increasing vulnerability of forests to the impacts of climate change, in particular the increasing prevalence of forest fires, Member States should take into account the risk of forganic carbonest fires when deciding on and putting in place the necessary measures to comply with the given indicators. To this end, Member States should also include relevant provisions in their national disaster prevention strategies. _________________ 82 Common bird index (EU aggregate) - Products Datasets - Eurostat (europa.eu).
Amendment 439 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57
Recital 57
(57) Restoration measures need to be put in place to enhance the biodiversity of forest ecosystems across the Union, including in the areas not covered by habitat types falling within the scope of Directive 92/43/EEC. In the absence ofRestoration efforts should to a maximum possible extent support natural regeneration, also, inter alia, by respecting early and late seral stages, as these are characterized by the highest levels of biodiversity, which correlates with high amount of dead wood as crucial habitat and substrate for number of specialized species. Until a common method for assessing the condition of forest ecosystems that would allow for the setting of specific restoration targets for forest ecosystems, it is appropriate to set a general obligation to improve biodiversity in forest ecosystems and measure the fulfilment of that obligation on the basis of existing indicators, such as standing and lying deadwood, the share of forests with uneven-aged structure, forest connectivity, veteran trees, the common forest bird index82 , and the stock of organic carbon. _________________ 82 Common bird index (EU aggregate) - Products Datasets - Eurostat (europa.eu).
Amendment 444 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57 a (new)
Recital 57 a (new)
(57a) Strict protection should be applied in areas hosting natural features which can thrive through natural processes, such as primary and old-growth forests, raised bogs or seagrass beds. The condition that natural processes should be left essentially undisturbed by human pressures and threats means that many strictly protected areas will be non- intervention areas, where only limited and well-controlled activities that either do not interfere with natural processes or enhance them will be allowed. Such activities may, in many cases, include scientific research, natural disaster prevention (e.g. wildfires), invasive alien species control, non-intrusive activities and installations, non-intrusive and strictly controlled recreational activities, when such activities are compatible with the conservation objectives of the areas on the basis of a case-by-case assessment. In addition, strictly protected areas may also be areas in which ecosystem management measures sustains or enhances natural processes, such as semi-natural grasslands or some peatlands. In these cases, management activities should be limited to those necessary for the restoration and/or conservation of the habitats and species for whose protection the area has been designated.
Amendment 445 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57 a (new)
Recital 57 a (new)
Amendment 450 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58
Recital 58
(58) Restoration targets and obligations for habitats and species protected under Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC, for pollinators and for freshwater, urban, agricultural and forest ecosystems should be complementary and work in synergy, with a view to achieving the overarching objective of restoring ecosystems across the Union’s land and sea areas. The restoration measures required to achieve one specific target will in many cases contribute to the achievement of other targets or obligations. Member States should therefore planstart planning and implementing, without delay, restoration measures strategically with a view to maximising their effectiveness in contributing to the recovery of nature across the Union. Restoration measures should also be planned in such manner that they address climate change mitigation and climate change adaptation and the prevention and control of the impact of natural disasters. They should aim at optimising the ecological, economic and social functions of ecosystems, including their productivity potential, taking into account their contribution to the sustainable development of the relevant regions and communities. It is important that Member States prepare detailed national restoration plans based on the best available scientific evidence, and that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in the preparation of the plans. Member States should take account of the specific conditions and needs in their territory, in order for the plans to respond to the relevant pressures, threats and drivers of biodiversity loss, and should cooperate to ensure restoration and connectivity across borders.
Amendment 453 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59
Recital 59
(59) To ensure synergies between the different measures that have been, and are to be put in place to protect, conserve and restore nature in the Union, Member States should take into account, when preparing their national restoration plans: the conservation measures established for Natura 2000 sites and the prioritised action frameworks prepared in accordance with Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC; measures for achieving good ecological and chemical status of water bodies included in river basin management plans prepared in accordance with Directive 2000/60/EC; marine strategies for achieving good environmental status for all Union marine regions prepared in accordance with Directive 2008/56/EC; national air pollution control programmes prepared under Directive (EU) 2016/2284; national biodiversity strategies and action plans developed in accordance with Article 6 of the Convention on Biological Diversity,; marine spatial plans adopted under Directive 2014/89/EU82a; flood risk management plans in line with Directive 2007/60/EC 82b as well as conservation measures adopted in accordance with Regulation 1380/2013 and technical measures adopted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council83 . _________________ 82a Directive 2014/89/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 establishing a framework for maritime spatial planning (OJ L 257, 28.8.2014, p. 135). 82b Directive 2007/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on the assessment and management of flood risks )OJ L 288, 6.11.2007, p. 27) 83 Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on the conservation of fisheries resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1967/2006, (EC) No 1224/2009 and Regulations (EU) No 1380/2013, (EU) 2016/1139, (EU) 2018/973, (EU) 2019/472 and (EU) 2019/1022 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 894/97, (EC) No 850/98, (EC) No 2549/2000, (EC) No 254/2002, (EC) No 812/2004 and (EC) No 2187/2005 (OJ L 198, 25.7.2019, p. 105).
Amendment 454 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59
Recital 59
(59) To ensure synergies between the different measures that have been, and are to be put in place to protect, conserve and restore nature in the Union, Member States should take into account, when preparing their national restoration plans: the conservation measures established for Natura 2000 sites and the prioritised action frameworks prepared in accordance with Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC; measures for achieving good ecological and chemical status of water bodies included in river basin management plans prepared in accordance with Directive 2000/60/EC; marine strategies for achieving good environmental status for all Union marine regions prepared in accordance with Directive 2008/56/EC; national air pollution control programmes prepared under Directive (EU) 2016/2284; national biodiversity strategies and action plans developed in accordance with Article 6 of the Convention on Biological Diversity, as well as conservation measures adopted in accordance with Regulation 1380/2013 and technical measures adopted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council83 . Member States should furthermore seek positive synergies among climate and energy-efficiency related measures which also contribute to the reduction of detrimental effects of light pollution on ecosystems and human health. _________________ 83 Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on the conservation of fisheries resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1967/2006, (EC) No 1224/2009 and Regulations (EU) No 1380/2013, (EU) 2016/1139, (EU) 2018/973, (EU) 2019/472 and (EU) 2019/1022 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 894/97, (EC) No 850/98, (EC) No 2549/2000, (EC) No 254/2002, (EC) No 812/2004 and (EC) No 2187/2005 (OJ L 198, 25.7.2019, p. 105).
Amendment 458 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59
Recital 59
(59) To ensure synergies between the different measures that have been, and are to be put in place to protect, conserve and restore nature in the Union, Member States should take into account, when preparing their national restoration plans: the conservation measures established for Natura 2000 sites and the prioritised action frameworks prepared in accordance with Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC; measures for achieving good ecological and chemical status of water bodies included in river basin management plans prepareduntil 2027 in accordance with Directive 2000/60/EC; marine strategies for achieving good environmental status for all Union marine regions prepared in accordance with Directive 2008/56/EC; national air pollution control programmes prepared under Directive (EU) 2016/2284; national biodiversity strategies and action plans developed in accordance with Article 6 of the Convention on Biological Diversity, as well as conservation measures adopted in accordance with Regulation 1380/2013 and technical measures adopted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council83 . _________________ 83 Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on the conservation of fisheries resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1967/2006, (EC) No 1224/2009 and Regulations (EU) No 1380/2013, (EU) 2016/1139, (EU) 2018/973, (EU) 2019/472 and (EU) 2019/1022 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 894/97, (EC) No 850/98, (EC) No 2549/2000, (EC) No 254/2002, (EC) No 812/2004 and (EC) No 2187/2005 (OJ L 198, 25.7.2019, p. 105).
Amendment 459 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59 a (new)
Recital 59 a (new)
(59a) Reducing environmental noise is a key objective under the Zero Pollution ambition and the Environmental Noise Directive (END). One in five Europeans is exposed to harmful noise levels daily. In many urban centers more than half the population is exposed to levels above those recommended by the EU. Noise pollution can also impact wildlife at the individual, population, species and community levels. Negative impacts occur in both urban and rural environments and, in some situations, could be a significant contributor to local and regional extinctions of small or geographically-confined populations.
Amendment 465 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 61
Recital 61
(61) Considering the importance of addressing consistently the dual challenges of biodiversity loss and climate change, the restoration of biodiversitdeployment of renewable energy should take into account the deployment of renewable energrestoration of biodiversity and vice versa. The Communication on REPowerEU: Joint European Action for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy87 states that Member States should swiftly map, assess and ensure suitable land and sea areas that are available for renewable energy projects, commensurate with their national energy and climate plans, the contributions towards the revised 2030 renewable energy target and other factors such as the availability of resources, grid infrastructure and the targets of the EU Biodiversity Strategy. The Commission proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive (EU) 2018/2001 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources, Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings and Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency88 and the Commission recommendation on accelerating permitting for renewable energy projects and facilitating Power Purchase Agreements89 , both adopted on 18 May 2022, also provide for the identification of renewables go-to areas. Those are specific locations, whether on land or sea, particularly suitable for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources, other than biomass combustion plants and hydropower plants, where the deployment of a specific type of renewable energy is not expected to have significant environmental impacts, in view of the particularities of the selected territory. Member States should give priority to artificial and built surfaces, such as rooftops, transport infrastructure areas, parking areas, waste sites, industrial sites, mines, artificial inland water bodies, lakes or reservoirs, and, where appropriate, urban waste water treatment sites, as well as degraded land not usable for agricultureagricultural land for deployment of agri-solar systems. In the designation of renewables go-to areas, Member States should avoid protected areas and consider their national nature restoration plans. Member States should coordinate the development of national restoration plans with the designation of the renewables go- to areas. During the preparation of the nature restoration plans, Member States should ensure synergies with the already designated renewables go-to areas and ensure that the functioning of the renewables go-to areas, including the permitting procedures applicable in the renewables go-to areas foreseen by Directive (EU) 2018/2001, remain unchangedboth respective types of areas. _________________ 87 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions REPowerEU: Joint European Action for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy (COM/2022/108 final). 88 Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive (EU) 2018/2001 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources, Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings and Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency, COM/2022/222 final. 89 Commission recommendation on speeding up permit-granting procedures for renewable energy projects and facilitating Power Purchase Agreements, C(2022) 3219 final.
Amendment 472 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 62
Recital 62
(62) In order to ensure synergies with restoration measures that have already been planned or put in place in Member States, the national restoration plans should recognise those restoration measures and take them into account. In light of the urgency signalled by the 2022 IPCC report for taking actions on restoration of degraded ecosystems, Member States should implement those measures in parallel with the preparation of the restoration plans. For reasons of fairness and to ensure swift action, Member States should be allowed to include in their national restoration plans those restoration measures implemented since the publication of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, provided that they meet the requirements set out in this Regulation.
Amendment 473 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 63
Recital 63
(63) The national restoration plans should also take into account the results of research projects relevant for assessing the condition of ecosystems, identifying and putting in place restoration measures, and monitoring purposes., existing national databases, and scientific initiatives relevant for assessing the reference condition and status of ecosystems, identifying and putting in place restoration measures, and monitoring purposes. To support this, Member States should develop the institutional scientific infrastructure necessary to monitor the implementation of the targets outlined in their national restoration plans, in collaboration with the Commission and the European Environmental Agency
Amendment 480 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 65
Recital 65
(65) The European Environment Agency (the ‘EEA’) should support Member States in preparing the national restoration plans, as well as in monitoring progress towards meeting the restoration targets and obligations. The Commission should assess whether the national restoration plans are adequate for achieving those targets and obligations, and should issue recommendations when it finds that a Member State's national plan is inconsistent with the objectives set out in this Regulation.
Amendment 482 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 65 a (new)
Recital 65 a (new)
(65a) The EEA and the Commission should furthermore engage in regular cooperation with other relevant agencies, such as the EFSA and ECHA, via dedicated work teams in order to improve the protection and facilitate restoration of ecosystems, habitats and species, such as pollinators and soil.
Amendment 483 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 66
Recital 66
(66) The Commission’s State of Nature Report from 2020 has shown that a substantial share of the information reported by Member States in accordance with Article 17 of Council Directive 92/43/EEC90 and Article 12 of Directive 2009/147/EC, in particular on the conservation status and trends of the habitats and species they protect, comes from partial surveys or is based only on expert judgment. That Report also showed that the status of several habitat types and species protected under Directive 92/43/EEC is still unknown. Other, sectoral publications point to the urgent need to train additional taxonomists that will produce identification tools where applicable, and carry out surveys and other required work. Filling in those knowledge gaps and investing in monitoring and surveillance are necessary in order to underpin robust and science- based national restoration plans. In order to increase the timeliness, effectiveness and coherence of various monitoring methods, the monitoring and surveillance and guarantee availability of trained personnel, these activities should make best possible use of the results of Union- funded environment90a, research and innovation projects90b, workshops and training to build capacity and of the work of CETAF (Consortium of European Taxonomic Facilities), new technologies, such as in-situ monitoring and remote sensing using space data and services delivered under the Union’s Space programme (EGNOS/Galileo and Copernicus). The EU missions ‘Restore Our Ocean and Waters’, ‘Adaptation to Climate Change’, and ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’ will support the implementation of the restoration targets91 . _________________ 90 Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7). 90a e.g. project LIFE-PROGNOSES -Old- growth criteria and indicators for beech forests (Fageta) (https://purews.inbo.be/ws/portalfiles/port al/74600061/Criteria_oldgrowth_PROGN OSES_Finalversion.pdf) 90b e.g. projects SPRING (Strengthening Pollinator Recovery through INdicators and monitoring,TAXO-FLY (Taxonomic Resources for European Hoverflies, SAFEGUARD (safeguarding European wild pollinators, The STING project (Science and Technology for pollinating Insects; 91 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on European Missions COM(2021) 609 final).
Amendment 485 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 66
Recital 66
(66) The Commission’s State of Nature Report from 2020 has shown that a substantial share of the information reported by Member States in accordance with Article 17 of Council Directive 92/43/EEC90 and Article 12 of Directive 2009/147/EC, in particular on the conservation status and trends of the habitats and species they protect, comes from partial surveys or is based only on expert judgment. That Report also showed that the status of several habitat types and species protected under Directive 92/43/EEC is still unknown. Filling in those knowledge gaps and investing in monitoring and surveillance are necessary in order to underpin robust and science- based national restoration plans. In order to increase the timeliness, effectiveness and coherence of various monitoring methods, the monitoring and surveillance should make best possible use of the results of Union-funded research and innovation projects, new technologies, such as in-situ monitoring and remote sensing using space data and, services delivered under the Union’s Space programme (EGNOS/Galileo and Copernicus) and other publicly or privately available sources. The EU missions ‘Restore Our Ocean and Waters’, ‘Adaptation to Climate Change’, and ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’ will support the implementation of the restoration targets91 . _________________ 90 Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7). 91 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on European Missions COM(2021) 609 final).
Amendment 488 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 68
Recital 68
(68) In order to ensure an effective implementation of this Regulation, the Commission should set up a Network together with the Member States to aggregate, process and disseminate knowledge, information and best practices at all governance levels. Moreover, the Commission should also support Member States upon request through the Technical Support Instrument95 , which provides tailor-made technical support to design and implement reforms. The technical support involves, for example, strengthening the administrative capacity, harmonising the legislative frameworks, and sharing relevant best practices. _________________ 95 Regulation (EU) 2021/240 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 February 2021 establishing a Technical Support Instrument (OJ L 57, 18.2.2021, p. 1).
Amendment 489 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 68
Recital 68
(68) In order to ensure an effective implementation of this Regulation, the Commission should support Member States upon request through the Technical Support Instrument95 , which provides tailor-made technical support to design and implement reforms. The technical support involves, for example, strengthening the administrative capacity, harmonising the legislative frameworks, and sharing relevant best practices and support regarding the implementation at Member State level of the Natura 2000 network and of protected areas in the context of the EU Biodiversity Strategy, in line with EU priorities. _________________ 95 Regulation (EU) 2021/240 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 February 2021 establishing a Technical Support Instrument (OJ L 57, 18.2.2021, p. 1).
Amendment 490 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 69
Recital 69
(69) The Commission should report on the progress made by Member States towards meeting the restoration targets and obligations of this Regulation on the basis of Union-wide progress reports drawn up by the EEA as well as other analysis and reports made available by Member States in relevant policy areas such as nature, marine and water policy. The Commission should also regularly assess the consistency of the national restoration plans with the restoration targets set out in this Regulation, and ask Member States to update their national restoration plans where necessary.
Amendment 493 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 69
Recital 69
(69) The Commission should report on the progress made by Member States towards meeting the restoration targets and obligations of this Regulation on the basis of the national reports on the progress made and Union-wide progress reports drawn up by the EEA as well as other analysis and reports made available by Member States in relevant policy areas such as nature, marine and water policy.
Amendment 496 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 70
Recital 70
(70) To ensure the achievement of the targets and obligations set out in this Regulation, it is of utmost importance that adequate private and public investments are made in restoration, Member States should integrate expenditure for biodiversity objectives, including in relation to opportunity and transition costs resulting from the implementation of the national restoration plans, in their national budgets and reflect how Union funding is used. Regarding the Union funding, expenditure under the Union budget and Union financing programmes, such as the Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)96 , the European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF)97 , the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD)98 , the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF), the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Cohesion Fund99 and the Just Transition Fund100 , as well as the Union framework programme for research and innovation, Horizon Europe101 , contributes to biodiversity objectives with the ambition to dedicate 7,5 % in 2024, and 10 % in 2026 and in 2027 of annual spending under the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework102 to biodiversity objectives. The Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF)103 is a further source of funding for the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems. With reference to the LIFE Programme, special attention should be given to the appropriate use of the Strategic Nature Projects (SNaPs) as a specific tool that could support the implementation of this Regulation, by way of mainstreaming available financial resources in an effective and efficient way. The objective of 10 % of annual spending in 2026 and 2027 should, nevertheless, be seen as a stepping stone helping the Commission and Member States explore all possibilities on how to financially assist Member States with the implementation of this Regulation, and specifically monitoring, and to bridge the identified annual financing gap of EUR 48 billion annually103a. In order to ensure that spending of public money does not lead to aggravation of restoration activities of the Member States, the Commission and the Member States should work towards the effective application of the Do No Significant Harm principle, within the meaning of Article 17 of the Regulation (EU) 2020/852, in Union´s and Member States´ public spending. _________________ 96 Regulation (EU) 2021/783 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2021 establishing a Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE), and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1293/2013 (OJ L 172, 17.5.2021, p. 53). 97 Regulation (EU) 2021/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2021 establishing the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1004 (OJ L 247, 13.7.2021, p. 1). 98 Regulation (EU) 2020/2220 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 December 2020 laying down certain transitional provisions for support from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) in the years 2021 and 2022 and amending Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013, (EU) No 1306/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013 as regards resources and application in the years 2021 and 2022 and Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 as regards resources and the distribution of such support in respect of the years 2021 and 2022 (OJ L 437, 28.12.2020, p. 1). 99 Regulation (EU) 2021/1058 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 on the European Regional Development Fund and on the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 60). 100 Regulation (EU) 2021/1056 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the Just Transition Fund (OJ L 231 30.06.2021, p. 1). 101 Regulation (EU) 2021/695 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 April 2021 establishing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, laying down its rules for participation and dissemination, and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1290/2013 and (EU) No 1291/2013(OJ L 170, 12.5.2021, p. 1). 102 Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2093 of 17 December 2020 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027 (OJ L 433I , 22.12.2020, p. 11). 103 Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 February 2021 establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility (OJ L 57, 18.2.2021, p. 17). 103a European Commission, Directorate- General for Environment, Nesbit, M., Whiteoak, K., Underwood, E., et al., Biodiversity financing and tracking : final report, Publications Office of the European Union, 2022, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2779/950856
Amendment 501 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 70
Recital 70
(70) To ensure the achievement of the targets and obligations set out in this Regulation, it is of utmost importance that adequate private and public investments are made in restoration, Member States should integrate expenditure for all measures directly targeting biodiversity objectives, including in relation to opportunity and transition costs resulting from the implementation of the national restoration plans, in their national budgets and reflect how Union funding is used. Regarding the Union funding, expenditure under the Union budget and Union financing programmes, such as the Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)96 , the European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF)97 , the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD)98 , the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF), the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Cohesion Fund99 and the Just Transition Fund100 , as well as the Union framework programme for research and innovation, Horizon Europe101 , contributes to biodiversity objectives with the ambition to dedicate 7,5 % in 2024 and 2025, and 10 % in 2026 and in 2027 of annual spending under the 2021- 2027 Multiannual Financial Framework102 to biodiversity objectives. The Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF)103 is a further source of funding for the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems. With reference to the LIFE Programme, special attention should be given to the appropriate use of the Strategic Nature Projects (SNaPs) as a specific tool that could support the implementation of this Regulation, by way of mainstreaming available financial resources in an effective and efficient way. _________________ 96 Regulation (EU) 2021/783 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2021 establishing a Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE), and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1293/2013 (OJ L 172, 17.5.2021, p. 53). 97 Regulation (EU) 2021/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2021 establishing the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1004 (OJ L 247, 13.7.2021, p. 1). 98 Regulation (EU) 2020/2220 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 December 2020 laying down certain transitional provisions for support from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) in the years 2021 and 2022 and amending Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013, (EU) No 1306/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013 as regards resources and application in the years 2021 and 2022 and Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 as regards resources and the distribution of such support in respect of the years 2021 and 2022 (OJ L 437, 28.12.2020, p. 1). 99 Regulation (EU) 2021/1058 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 on the European Regional Development Fund and on the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 60). 100 Regulation (EU) 2021/1056 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the Just Transition Fund (OJ L 231 30.06.2021, p. 1). 101 Regulation (EU) 2021/695 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 April 2021 establishing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, laying down its rules for participation and dissemination, and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1290/2013 and (EU) No 1291/2013(OJ L 170, 12.5.2021, p. 1). 102 Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2093 of 17 December 2020 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027 (OJ L 433I , 22.12.2020, p. 11). 103 Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 February 2021 establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility (OJ L 57, 18.2.2021, p. 17).
Amendment 510 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 72
Recital 72
(72) Member States should promote a fair and cross-society approach in the preparation and implementation of their national restoration plans, by including processes for cross-generational participation of the public and by considering the needs of local communities and stakeholders.
Amendment 512 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 73
Recital 73
(73) Pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council106 , CAP Strategic Plans are meant to contribute to the achievement of, and be consistent with, the long-term national targets set out in, or deriving from, the legislative acts listed in Annex XIII to that Regulation. This Regulation on nature restoration should be taken into accountadded to the Annex when, in accordance with Article 159 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, the Commission reviews, by 31 December 2025, the list set out in Annex XIII to that Regulation. _________________ 106 Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council (EU) of 2 December 2021 establishing rules on support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States under the common agricultural policy (CAP Strategic Plans) and financed by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) and by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013.
Amendment 514 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 74
Recital 74
(74) Member States should put in place measures and policies that decrease the flow of capital into activities, ecosystem management practices, both in the public and the private sectors, that have significant negative impacts on natural ecosystems and their biodiversity. In line with the commitment in the 8th Environment Action Programme to 2030107 , Member States should phase out environmentally harmful subsidies at national level, making the best use of market-based instruments and green budgeting tools, including those required to ensure a socially fair transition, and supporting businesses and other stakeholders in developing standardised natural capital accounting practices. _________________ 107 [Reference to be added when the 8th EAP has been published].
Amendment 515 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 74
Recital 74
(74) In line with target 18 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the commitment in the 8th Environment Action Programme to 2030107 , Member States should phase outeliminate, phase out or reform environmentally harmful incentives, including subsidies, at national level, making. To that end, Member States should make the best use of market-based instruments and green budgeting and financing tools, including those required to ensure a socially fair transition, and supporting businesses and other stakeholders in developing and applying standardised natural capital accounting practices. _________________ 107 [Reference to be added when the 8th EAP has been published].
Amendment 519 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 75
Recital 75
(75) In order to ensure the necessary adaptation of this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amending Annexes I to VII to adapt the group of habitats, to update the information on the common farmland bird index, as well as to adapt the list of biodiversity indicators for agricultural ecosystems, the list of biodiversity indicators for forest ecosystems, including pollinators index, and the list of marine species to the latest scientific evidence, including adding new indicators for which the assessment methodology will have been developed, and the examples of restoration measures. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making52. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States’ experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.
Amendment 528 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 77
Recital 77
(77) The Commission should carry out an evaluation of this Regulation. Pursuant to paragraph 22 of the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making, that evaluation should be based on the criteria of efficiency, effectiveness, relevance, coherence and EU value added and should provide the basis for impact assessments of possible further measures. In addition, the Commission should assess the need to establish additional restoration indicators and targets, based on common methods for assessing the condition of ecosystems not covered by Articles 4 and 5, taking into account the most recent scientific evidence.
Amendment 531 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 77 a (new)
Recital 77 a (new)
(77a) Member States should make efforts to ensure that government agencies, such as police forces, and customs and border forces, collaborate with and offer support to restoration initiatives in trying to combat illegal activities against nature.
Amendment 535 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. This Regulation lays down rules to contribute to:establishes a framework within which Member States shall put in place, without delay, effective and area-based restoration measures which shall cover, by 2030, at least 30 % of the Union’s land and sea areas and, by 2050, all ecosystems in need of restoration.
Amendment 538 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the continuous, long-term and sustained recovery of biodiverse and resilient nature across the Union’s land, freshwater and sea areas through the restoration of ecosystems, their natural processes and their ecological connectivity;
Amendment 540 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the continuous, long-term and sustained recovery of biodiverse and resilient nature across the Union’s land, freshwater and sea areas through the restoration of ecosystems;
Amendment 554 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) meeting the Union’s international commitments, including the Kunming- Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Amendment 568 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Regulation establishes a framework within which Member States shall put in place, without delay, fairly distributed, effective and area-based restoration measures which together shall cover, by 2030, at least 20 % of the Union’s land and sea areas and, by 2050, all ecosystems in need of restoration.
Amendment 573 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Regulation establishes a framework within which Member States shall put in place, without delay, effective and area-based restoration measures which together shall cover, by 2030, at least 230 % of the Union’s land, freshwater and sea areas and, by 2050, all ecosystems in need of restoration.
Amendment 576 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Regulation establishes a framework within which Member States shall put in place, without delay, effective and area-based restoration measures which together shall cover, by 2030, at least 230 % of the Union’s land and sea areas and, by 2050, all ecosystems in need of restoration.
Amendment 604 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) ‘restoration’ means the process of actively or passively assisting the recovery of an degraded, damaged, or destroyed ecosystem towards or to good condition, of a habitat type to the highest level of condition attainable, in terms of its environmental characteristics and to its favourable reference area, of a habitat of a species to a sufficient quality and quantity, or of species populations to satisfactory levels, as a means of conserving or enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem resilience;
Amendment 610 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
(3a) ‘restoration of the natural connectivity of rivers, estuaries and natural functions of the related floodplains’ means: (i) the removal of artificial structures affecting the free- flowing character of water, sediment, nutrients, matter and organisms along river systems and in particular migrating species; (ii) the rehabilitation of hydrological, morphological and biological connectivity between wetlands, floodplains and their river channels; and (iii) the recovery of fluvial processes in general, which are necessary to support a healthy freshwater and river deltas ecosystem and biodiversity.
Amendment 616 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new)
(3 b) ‘rewetting’ means all deliberate actions that aim to bring the water table of a drained wetlands, including peatland, i.e. the position relative to the surface, back to that of the original wetland, including peatforming wetland’.
Amendment 619 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 c (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 c (new)
(3 c) ´obsolete barriers´ means barriers that are no longer needed for renewable energy generation, including those which deliver reduced power generation to that prescribed in the operation rules, or those that deliver less than a basic power at a specified probability for generation of which they were projected or given permit, and those that are no longer needed for inland navigation or water supply;
Amendment 672 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 13
(13) ‘urban green space’ means all green urban areas; broad-leaved forests; coniferous forests; mixed forests; natural grasslands; moors and heathlands; transitional woodland-shrubs and sparsely vegetated areas; green roofs and green walls - as found within cities or towns and suburbs calculated on the basis of data provided by the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service as established by Regulation (EU) 2021/696 of the European Parliament and of the Council110 ;, and enriched where relevant by other publicly or privately available earth observation data and services sources. _________________ 110 Regulation (EU) 2021/696 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 April 2021 establishing the Union Space Programme and the European Union Agency for the Space Programme and repealing Regulations (EU) No 912/2010, (EU) No 1285/2013 and (EU) No 377/2014 and Decision No 541/2014/EU (OJ L 170, 12.5.2021, p. 69).
Amendment 675 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 13
(13) ‘urban green space’ means all green urban areas; broad-leaved forests; coniferous forests; mixed forests; natural and seminatural grasslands; moors and heathlands; transitional woodland-shrubs and sparsely vegetated areas - as found within cities or towns and suburbs calculated on the basis of data provided by the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service as established by Regulation (EU) 2021/696 of the European Parliament and of the Council110 ; _________________ 110 Regulation (EU) 2021/696 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 April 2021 establishing the Union Space Programme and the European Union Agency for the Space Programme and repealing Regulations (EU) No 912/2010, (EU) No 1285/2013 and (EU) No 377/2014 and Decision No 541/2014/EU (OJ L 170, 12.5.2021, p. 69).
Amendment 677 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)
(13a) "urban blue space" means all forms of spanning natural, seminatural and manmade surface water in the form of springs, streams and rivers; coast, lakes, canals, ponds; artificial water bodies with near-natural vegetation; and sustainable drainage features.
Amendment 679 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 14
(14) ‘urban tree canopy cover’ means the total area of tree cover within cities and towns and suburbs, calculated on the basis of the Tree Cover Density data provided by the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service as established by Regulation (EU) 2021/696 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and enriched where relevant by other publicly or privately available earth observation data and services sources.
Amendment 684 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
(15a) ‘short-term transboundary action plans’ means cross-border plans that set out measures to be taken in the short term to reduce the immediate risk, the duration of the aim to mitigate the cause and source of pollution, or activity from one or more Member States that contribute significantly to the damage, deterioration, or degradation of a natural ecosystem or prevent the restoration efforts to be efficient, in another Member State.
Amendment 688 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
(15a) 'free-flowing river' means a river not impaired by anthropogenic barriers that supports connectivity of water, sediment, nutrients, matter and organisms within the river system and with surrounding landscapes, in the longitudinal, lateral, vertical and temporal dimensions.
Amendment 690 #
2022/0195(COD)
(15a) ‘Marine infrastructures with a positive impact’ means marine and offshore facilities that perform specific nature restoration functions while generating economic and social benefits.
Amendment 692 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15 b (new)
Amendment 697 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15 c (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15 c (new)
(15 c) ‘public’ means one or more natural or legal persons and, in accordance with national legislation or practice, their associations, organisations or groups
Amendment 701 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(16) "free-flowing river" means a river free of artificial barriers in its longitudinal, lateral, vertical and temporal dimensions, allowing the natural and multidimensional connectivity of water, sediment, nutrients, matter and organisms within the river system and its surrounding landscapes including floodplains and wetlands.
Amendment 722 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures that are necessary to improve to good condition areas of habitat types listed in Annex I which are not in good condition. Such measures shall be in place on at least 30 % of the area of each group of habitat types listed in Annex I that is not in good condition, as quantified in the national restoration plan referred to in Article 12, by 2030, on at least 60 % by 2040, and on at leastmore than 90 % by 2050.
Amendment 746 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures for the terrestrial, coastal and freshwater habitats of the species listed in Annexes II, IV and V to Directive 92/43/EEC, jointly for the freshwater and coastal habitats and marine habitats referred to in Article 5 for the diadromous species listed in Annex IV and Annex V to the Directive 92/43/EEC and in Annex III to this Regulation and of the terrestrial, coastal and freshwater habitats of wild birds covered by Directive 2009/147/EC that are necessary to improve the quality and quantity of those habitats, including by re-establishing them, and to enhance connectivity, until sufficient quality and quantity of those habitats is achieved.
Amendment 762 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. The determination of the most suitable areas for restoration measures in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article shall be based on the best available knowledge and the latest scientific evidence of the condition of the habitat types listed in Annex I, measured by the structure and functions which are necessary for their long-term maintenance including their typical species, as referred to in Article 1(e) of Directive 92/43/EEC, and of the quality and quantity of the habitats of the species referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article. AMember States shall work towards closing existing data gaps of unmapped and unknown habitats and conditions by 2030. Failing to do so, areas where the habitat types listed in Annex I are in unknown condition shall be considered as not being in good condition.
Amendment 773 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Within 18 months of entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission and Member States shall develop a solid and comprehensive assessment of all relevant threats and pressures on each species in the Annexes of this legislation and Habitat Directive, including large carnivores, and their habitats at European level and in each Member State, either by natural causes or human induced factors, such as illegal killing (poaching) or incidental capture and killing or diminishing of the size or quality of their habitats.
Amendment 781 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. The restoration measures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall consider the need for improved connectivity between the habitat types listed in Annex I and, take into account the ecological requirements of the species referred to in paragraph 3 that occur in those habitat types and promote nature-based solutions.
Amendment 822 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – introductory part
8. Outside Natura 2000 sites, the non- fulfilment of the obligations set out in paragraphs 6 and 7, followed up, without delay, by an update of the quantification of the areas to be restored under Article 12(2), point (a) is justified if it is caused by:
Amendment 826 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – introductory part
8. Outside Natura 2000 sites, the non- fulfilment of the obligations set out in paragraphs 6 and 7 iscan be justified if Member States provide compelling evidence that it is caused by:
Amendment 829 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – introductory part
8. Outside Natura 2000 sites, the non- fulfilment of the obligations set out in paragraphs 6 and 7 iscan be justified if it is caused by:
Amendment 832 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point a
(a) force majeure if it is a well founded and justified instance that is in line with the guidelines issued by the Commission on the application of this provision;
Amendment 840 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point b
(b) unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change based on scientific evidence and provided that the Member State has taken adequate mitigation measures; or
Amendment 844 #
2022/0195(COD)
(b) unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change, based on scientific evidence; or
Amendment 850 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point c
(c) a project of overriding public interest for which no less damaging alternative solutions are available, to be determined on a case by case basisand assessed for environmental impact on a case by case basis, provided that the Member State concerned has adopted adequate compensatory measures and provided that such a project does not result in severe or negative impact for the local community.
Amendment 854 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point c
(c) a project of overriding public interest for which no less damaging alternative solutions are available, to be determined and compensatory measures have been adopted, to be determined by the European Commission on a case by case basis.
Amendment 856 #
2022/0195(COD)
(c) a project of overriding public interest for which no less damaging alternative solutions are available, to be determined on a case by case basisa favourable cost- benefit analysis, considering all the future benefits of the area in question originally proposed for restoration, is available.
Amendment 868 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Such areas shall not count towards the fulfilment of the objectives set out in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article. Member States shall update the quantification of the areas to be restored in line with Article 12(2)(a) accordingly when reviewing their national restoration plans in line with Article 15.
Amendment 879 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – introductory part
9. For Natura 2000 sites, the non- fulfilment of the obligations set out in paragraphs 6 and 7, followed up, without delay, by an update of the quantification of the areas to be restored under Article 12(2), point (a) is justified if it is caused by:
Amendment 881 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – introductory part
9. For Natura 2000 sites, the non- fulfilment of the obligations set out in paragraphs 6 and 7, iscan be justified if Member States provide compelling evidence that it is caused by:
Amendment 884 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – introductory part
9. For Natura 2000 sites, the non- fulfilment of the obligations set out in paragraphs 6 and 7, iscan be justified if it is caused by:
Amendment 887 #
Amendment 888 #
Amendment 891 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point a
(a) force majeure if it's a well founded and justified instance that is in line with the guidelines issued by the Commission on the application of this provision;
Amendment 897 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point b
Amendment 899 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point b
Amendment 905 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point b
(b) unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change:, based on scientific evidence; or
Amendment 911 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point c
Amendment 915 #
2022/0195(COD)
(c) a plan or project authorised in accordance with Article 6(4) of the Directive 92/43/EEC for imperative reasons of other than economic nature.
Amendment 918 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Such areas shall not count towards the fulfilment of the objectives set out in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article. Member States shall update the quantification of the areas to be restored in line with Article 12(2)(a) when reviewing their national restoration plans in accordance with Article 15.
Amendment 919 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 (new)
To ensure transparency of the reasons in a case of non-fulfilment of the general obligations of the Regulation on the originally proposed area subject to restoration in accordance with paragraphs 8 and 9 of this Article, the Member State will make it decision and justification public.
Amendment 922 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Any public funding received for the restoration measures shall be returned when the above justification is invoked.
Amendment 937 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 10 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 10 – point a
(a) an increase of habitat area in good condition for habitat types listed in Annex I until at leastmore than 90 % is in good condition and until the favourable reference area for each habitat type in each biogeographic region of their territory is reached;
Amendment 940 #
2022/0195(COD)
(b) an increasing trend towards the sufficient quality and quantity of the terrestrial, coastal and freshwater habitats of the species referred to in Annexes II, IV and V to Directive 92/43/EEC and of the species covered by Directive 2009/147/EC , and towards the sufficient quality and quantity jointly of the freshwater, coastal habitats and marine habitats referred to in Article 5 for the diadromous species listed in Annex IV and V to the Directive 92/43/EEC and in Annex III to this Regulation.
Amendment 945 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 10 – point b a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 10 – point b a (new)
(ba) an increased connectivity between protected areas and between habitat types listed in Annex I
Amendment 956 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures that are necessary to improve to good condition areas of habitat types listed in Annex II which are not in good condition. Such measures shall be in place on at least 30 % of the area of each group of habitat types listed in Annex II that is not in good condition, as quantified in the national restoration plan referred to in Article 12, by 2030, on at least 60 % by 2040, and on at leastmore than 90 % by 2050.
Amendment 987 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures for the marine habitats of species listed in Annex III and in Annexes II, IV and V to Directive 92/43/EEC and for the marine habitats of wild birds covered under Directive 2009/147/EC, and for the diadromous species listed in Annex IV and V to the Directive 92/43/EEC and in Annex III of this Regulation the restoration measures jointly for the marine habitats and freshwater and coastal habitats referred to in Article 4, that are necessary in order to improve the quality and quantity of those habitats, including by re-establishing them, and to enhance connectivity, until sufficient quality and quantity of those habitats is achieved.
Amendment 995 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. The determination of the most suitable areas for restoration measures in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 shall be based on the best available knowledge and the latest scientific evidence of the condition of the habitat types listed in Annex II, measured by the structure and functions which are necessary for their long-term maintenance, including their typical species, referred to in Article 1(e) of Directive 92/43/EEC, and of the quality and quantity of the habitats of the species referred to in paragraph 3. AMember States shall work towards closing existing data gaps of unmapped and unknown habitats and conditions by 2030. Failing to do so, areas where the habitat types listed in Annex II are in unknown condition shall be considered as not being in good condition.
Amendment 1006 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5
Article 5 – paragraph 5
5. The restoration measures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall consider the need for improved connectivity between the habitat types listed in Annex II and take into account the ecological requirements of the species referred to in paragraph 3 that occur in those habitat types and promote nature-based solutions.
Amendment 1044 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – introductory part
8. Outside Natura 2000 sitesnetwork, the non- fulfilment of the obligations set out in paragraphs 6 and 7, followed up, without delay, by an update of the quantification of the areas to be restored under Article 12(2), point (a) is justified if caused by:
Amendment 1048 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – introductory part
8. Outside Natura 2000 sites, the non- fulfilment of the obligations set out in paragraphs 6 and 7 iscan be justified if Member States provide compelling evidence that it is caused by:
Amendment 1051 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – introductory part
8. Outside Natura 2000 sites, the non- fulfilment of the obligations set out in paragraphs 6 and 7 iscan be justified if caused by:
Amendment 1054 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point a
(a) force majeure if it's a well founded and justified instance that in line with the guidelines issued by the Commission on the application of this provision;
Amendment 1060 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point b
(b) unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change based on scientific evidence and provided that the Member State has taken adequate mitigation measures; or
Amendment 1066 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point b
(b) unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change, based on scientific evidence; or
Amendment 1067 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point c
(c) a project of overriding public interest for which no less damaging alternative solutions are available, to be determined on a case by case basis. and assessed for environmental impact on a case by case basis, provided that the Member State concerned has adopted adequate compensatory measures and provided that such a project does not result in severe or negative impact for the local community.
Amendment 1074 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point c
(c) a project of overriding public interest for which no less damaging alternative solutions are available, to be determined by the European Commission on a case by case basis.
Amendment 1079 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Such areas shall not count towards the fulfilment of the objectives set out in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article. Member States shall update the quantification of the areas to be restored in line with Article 12(2)(a) accordingly when reviewing their national restoration plans in line with Article 15.
Amendment 1094 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – introductory part
9. For Natura 2000 sitesnetwork, the non- fulfilment of the obligation set out in paragraphs 6 and 7, followed up by an update of the quantification of the areas to be restored under Article 12(2), point (a), without delay , is justified if caused by:
Amendment 1097 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – introductory part
9. For Natura 2000 sites, the non- fulfilment of the obligation set out in paragraphs 6 and 7, iscan be justified if Member States provide compelling evidence that it is caused by:
Amendment 1099 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – introductory part
9. For Natura 2000 sites, the non- fulfilment of the obligation set out in paragraphs 6 and 7, is can be justified if caused by:
Amendment 1102 #
Amendment 1103 #
Amendment 1105 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point a
(a) force majeure if it's a well founded and justified instance that is in line with the guidelines issued by the Commission on the application of this provision;
Amendment 1109 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point b
Amendment 1112 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point b
Amendment 1116 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point b
(b) unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change:, based on scientific evidence; or
Amendment 1122 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point c
(c) a plan or project authorised in accordance with Article 6(4) of the Directive 92/43/EEC for imperative reasons of other than economic nature.
Amendment 1125 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Such areas shall not count towards the fulfilment of the objectives set out in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article. Member States shall update the quantification of the areas to be restored in line with Article 12(2)(a) when reviewing their national restoration plans in accordance with Article 15.
Amendment 1133 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Any public funding received for the restoration measures shall be returned when the above justification is invoked.
Amendment 1155 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 10 – point b a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 10 – point b a (new)
(ba) an increased connectivity between protected areas and between habitat types listed in Annex I.
Amendment 1157 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to advocate for the inclusion of the notion of the ocean as a global common in the preamble of future declarations and international treaties, especially BBNJ, as well as in the specifications of the calls for projects related to the ocean, in order to underline our shared responsibility to protect and restore the ocean and its ecosystems ;
Amendment 1171 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that there is no net loss of each habitat type of urban green space, and of urban tree canopy cover by 2030, compared to 2021, in all cities and in towns and suburbs.
Amendment 1172 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that there is no net loss of urban green and blue spaces, and of urban tree canopy cover by 2030, compared to 2021, in all cities and in towns and suburbs.
Amendment 1174 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that there is no net loss of urban green and blue space, and of urban tree canopy cover by 2030, compared to 2021, in all cities and in towns and suburbs.
Amendment 1175 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 1176 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Member States, where feasible, shall restore the water bodies identified under paragraph 1a of this Article. When restoring urban water ecosystem, Member States shall primarily focus on measures aiming at a) improved storm water management, water storage and purification capacity, b) increased water quality supporting higher biodiversity c) improved ecological stability of freshwater resources and their carrying capacity by instream ecohydrological regulation; d) improvement of quality of life and aesthetic values in the catchment by restoration of the river corridor, ecotone zones and landscape.
Amendment 1179 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall ensure that there is an increase in the total national area of urban green space in cities and in towns and suburbs of at least 34 % of the total area of cities and of towns and suburbs in 2021, by 2040, and at least 56 % by 2050, taking into account the need for a greater connectivity between existing urban green spaces. In addition Member States shall ensure:
Amendment 1182 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall ensure that there is an increase in the total national area of each habitat type of urban green space in cities and in towns and suburbs of at least 3 % of the total area of cities and of towns and suburbs in 2021, by 2040, and at least 5 % by 2050. In addition Member States shall ensure:
Amendment 1185 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall ensure that there is an increase in the total national area of urban green and blue space in cities and in towns and suburbs of at least 35 % of the total area of cities and of towns and suburbs in 2021, by 2040, and at least 56 % by 2050. In addition Member States shall ensure:
Amendment 1190 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall ensure that there is an increase in the total national area of urban green space in cities and in towns and suburbs of at least 35 % of the total area of cities and of towns and suburbs in 2021, by 2040, and at least 58 % by 2050. In addition Member States shall ensure:
Amendment 1199 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) a minimum of 105 % urban tree canopy cover in all cities and in towns and suburbs by 2050; and
Amendment 1204 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) a net gain of urban green spaceand blue space, including through urban river restoration and through bringing sections of rivers up to the surface, that is integrated into existing and new buildings and infrastructure developments, including through renovations and renewals, in all cities and in towns and suburbs.
Amendment 1211 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) a net gain of urban blue spaces with a focus on the development of projects for the recreation, reconstruction and restoration of urban water bodies.
Amendment 1214 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) a net gain of restored urban water bodies in all cities and in towns and suburbs.
Amendment 1224 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – title
Article 7 – title
7 Restoration of the natural connectivity of rivers, their estuaries and natural functions of the related floodplains
Amendment 1227 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall make an inventory of barriers to longitudinal and lateral connectivity of surface waters and identify the barriers that need to be removed to contribute to the achievement of the restoration targets set out in Article 4 of this Regulation, including the improvements in connectivity needed to restore migration corridors for species to be able to migrate between their different habitats and needed to restore river sediment connectivity with delta plains, and of the objective of restoring at least 25 000 km15% of rivers length into free-flowing rivers in the Union by 2030, without prejudice to Directive 2000/60/EC, in particular Articles 4(3), 4(5) and 4(7) thereof, and Regulation 1315/2013, in particular Article 15 thereofin complementarity with obligation under the Directive 2000/60/EC.
Amendment 1229 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall make an inventory of barriers to longitudinal and late, lateral, vertical and temporal connectivity of surface waters and identify the barriers that need to be removed to contribute to the achievement ofreach the restoration targets set out in Article 4 of this Regulation and of the objective of restoring at least 215 000 km% of rivers lenght into free-flowing rivers in the Union by 2030, without prejudice to Directive 2000/60/EC, in particular Articles 4(3), 4(5) and 4(7) thereof, and Regulation 1315/2013, in particular Article 15 thereofas well as restoration of floodplains in the Union by 2030.
Amendment 1237 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall make an inventory of barriers to longitudinal and lateral connectivity of surface waters and identify the barriers that need to be removed to contribute to the achievement ofachieve the restoration targets set out in Article 4 of this Regulation and of the objective of restoring at least 25 000 km of rivers into free-flowing rivers in the Union by 2030 and to strive to restore 15% of rivers, without prejudice to Directive 2000/60/EC, in particular Articles 4(3), 4(5) and 4(7) thereof, and Regulation 1315/2013, in particular Article 15 thereof.
Amendment 1239 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. This inventory should be updated at least every three years in accordance with Article 18(2)(d).
Amendment 1242 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall remove the barriers to longitudinal and lateral connectivity of surface waters identified under paragraph 1 of this Article, in accordance with the plan for their removal referred to in Article 12(2), point (f). When removing barriers to restore natural connectivity of rivers, their estuaries and natural functions of the related floodplains, Member States shall primarily address obsolete barriers, which are those that are no longer needed for renewable energy generation, inland navigation, water supply or other uses, barriers whose removal has a high ecological impact, including on river sediment connectivity with delta plains, and in full accordance with the measures implemented under the Water Framework Directive to allow by 2027 for effective migration of all species, including critically endangered diadromous species.
Amendment 1245 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall remove the barriers to longitudinal and lateral connectivity of surface waters identified under paragraph 1 of this Article, in accordance with the plan for their removal referred to in Article 12(2), point (f). When removing barriers, Member States shall primarily address obsolete barriersthe ones that cause negative environmental impact, habitat suitability or are the main cause the water body fails to reach good ecological status. Obsolete barriers shall also be considered when prioritizing, which are those that are no longer needed for renewable energy generation, inland navigation, water supply or other uses.
Amendment 1247 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall remove the barriers to longitudinal and late, lateral, vertical and temporal connectivity of surface waters identified under paragraph 1 of this Article, in accordance with the plan for their removal referred to in Article 12(2), point (f). When removselecting barriers to be removed, Member States shall primarily address obsolete barriers, which are those that are no longer needed for renewable energy generation, inland navigation, water supply or other uses, and consider the ecological benefits of the barrier removal and its potential to improve connectivity between marine and freshwater ecosystems.
Amendment 1251 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall remove the barriers to longitudinal and late, lateral, vertical and temporal connectivity of surface waters identibased on the inventory defined underin paragraph 1 of this Article, in accordance with the plan for their removal referred to in Article 12(2), point (fe). When removing barriers, Member States shall primarily address obsolete barriers, which are those that are no longer needed for renewable energy generation, inland navigation, water supply or other useidentifying and prioritising barriers to be removed, Member States shall primarily consider the ecological benefits of the barrier removal and its potential to improve connectivity between marine and freshwater ecosystems, while restoring floodplains and wetlands points.
Amendment 1260 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall complement the removal of the barriers referred to in paragraph 2 by the measures necessary to improve the natural functions of the related floodplains. Member States may count the area of construction of natural fish pass in old riverbeds designed to in particular allow for effective migration of diadromous species listed in Annex III and implemented to fulfil the objectives under the Water Framework Directive and contributing to the objectives of this Regulation, towards the area referred to under Article 12 (2) of this Regulation.
Amendment 1263 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall complement the removal of the barriers referred to in paragraph 2 by the measures necessary to improve biodiversity and the natural functions of the related floodplains, in particular by enabling conditions for natural flood regimes, standing waters, floodplain forests and sedimentary active deltaic plains.
Amendment 1271 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Without prejudice to the timeline proposed under this Regulation for the overarching objectives and other specific objectives, the measures to restore natural connectivity of rivers and their estuaries, migration corridors and to ensure effective migration of all species, including diadromous species listed in the Annex III to this Regulation, shall be implemented by 2027 to ensure complementarity with obligations posed by the Directive 2000/60/EC.
Amendment 1275 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Commission may adopt implementing acts to establish a method for barrier identification and assessment. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 21(2).
Amendment 1286 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall reverse the decline of pollinator populations as soon as possible and the latest by 2030, and achieve thereafter an increasing trend and satisfactory levels of pollinator populations, measuronitored annually and assessed every three years after 2030, until satisfactory levels are achievedthe entry into force of this Regulation, as set out in accordance with Article 11(3).
Amendment 1293 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall adopt implementingis empowered to adopt delegated acts to establish a method for monitoring pollinator populations. Those implementing acts sha by [12 months after the entry into force of this Regulation]. The drafting process of those delegated acts shall begin no later than by [3 months after the entry into force of this Regulation]. The delegated acts will be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 21(2)0, upon consultation of taxonomists, other relevant experts and Member State´s authorities.
Amendment 1294 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts to establish a method for monitoring pollinator populations and assess which actions should be taken to address the threats to the decline of wild pollinators. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 21(2).
Amendment 1297 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts to establish a method for monitoring pollinator populations. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in, by [6 months after the entry into force of this Regulation] delegated acts to establish a method for monitoring pollinator populations in accordance with Article 21(2)0.
Amendment 1300 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. The method referred to in the paragraph 2 shall provide a standardised approach for collecting annual data on the abundance and diversity of pollinator species present in all ecosystems and for assessing pollinator population trends.
Amendment 1304 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States and the Commission shall ensure that the monitoring data will come from an adequately high number of sites across their territory, building upon and further expanding the Core EU Pollinator Monitoring Scheme1a, in order to guarantee their representativeness and will secure sufficient financial and human resources for the monitoring purposes, including by supporting citizen science. _________________ 1a Potts, S., Dauber, J., Hochkirch, A., Oteman, B., Roy, D., Ahnre, K., Biesmeijer, K., Breeze, T., Carvell, C., Ferreira, C., Fitzpatrick, Ú., Isaac, N., Kuussaari, M., Ljubomirov, T., Maes, J., Ngo, H., Pardo, A., Polce, C., Quaranta, M., Settele, J., Sorg, M., Stefanescu, C. and Vujic, A., Proposal for an EU Pollinator Monitoring Scheme, EUR 30416 EN, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg, 2020, ISBN 978-92-76-23859-1, doi:10.2760/881843, JRC122225. https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repos itory/handle/JRC122225
Amendment 1305 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. The Commission and its agencies, namely the EEA, EFSA and ECHA, shall set up a dedicated work team of experts by [12 months after the entry into force of this Regulation] in order to jointly address main pressures which pollinators face and to actively support the work in the Member States. The Commission shall furthermore make sure that its new EU Pollinators Initiative builds on the results and expands the ongoing monitoring initiatives, such the EMBAL, SPRING and INSIGNIA-EU projects1a, and translates those into established policy actions on both Union´s and Member States´ level. _________________ 1a EMBAL: European Monitoring of Biodiversity in Agricultural Landscapes; SPRING: Strengthening Pollinator Recovery Through Indicators and Monitoring; INSIGNIA-EU: Monitoring of Environmental Pollution Using Honey Bees
Amendment 1347 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) stock of organic carbon in cropland mineral and organic soils;
Amendment 1357 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) share of agricultural land withat least 10% share of high-diversity landscape features in agricultural land.
Amendment 1360 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
The satisfactory level for the indicator referred to in point (c) of this Article shall reflect the Union objective of covering at least 10% of the agricultural area with high diversity landscape features.
Amendment 1363 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States shall, with the support of the Commission, complement the indicators set in paragraph 2 by the implementation of the CAP-specific indicator to evaluate the impacts of the Common Agricultural Policy on both pollinators and pollination in accordance with the Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 on CAP Strategic Plans by [12 months after the entry into force of this Regulation].
Amendment 1417 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) 30 % of such areas by 2030, of which at least a quarterone third shall be rewetted;
Amendment 1476 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures necessary to enhance biodiversityin form of strict protection at least for primary and old- growth forests and their buffer zones to increase connectivity, passively support biodiversity, ecological integrity, complexity and the resilience of forest ecosystems, in addition to the areas that are subject to restoration measures pursuant to Article 4(1), (2) and (3).
Amendment 1480 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures necessary to enhance biodiversity, the natural processes, the ecological integrity, connectivity and resilience of forest ecosystems, in addition to the areas that are subject to restoration measures pursuant to Article 4(1), (2) and (3).
Amendment 1484 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States shall ensure that primary and old-growth forests are preserved through strict protection, without natural resource extraction.
Amendment 1485 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Member States shall put in place indicators and thresholds, based on scientific evidence and guidelines issued by the Commission, in order to assess whether a forest management plan is environmentally sustainable and if the public funding is directed to environmentally sustainable activities that protect, conserve or restore a forest ecosystem.
Amendment 1488 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall achievIn addition to the areas that are subject to restoration measures pursuant to Article 4(1), (2) and (3), and Article 10(1), Member States shall achieve enhanced biodiversity by using the forest ecosystems1a in Article 10 (1) for benchmarking of active restoration efforts under this paragraph and measure an increasing trend at national level of each of the following indicators in forest ecosystems, as further set out in Annex VI, measured in the period from the date of entry into force of this Regulation until 31 December 2030, and every three years thereafter, until the satisfactory levels identified in accordance with Article 11(3) are reached: _________________ 1a as is currently happening as a practice in the site in Slovakia https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j& q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja& uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiW3frXjsX8AhXSi _0HHREhDf4QFnoECBAQAQ&url=http s%3A%2F%2Fdennikn.sk%2F2974103% 2Fsmrek-na-orave-konci-lesnici-sa-ucia- v-polskej-rezervacii-ako-vratit-tunajsim- lesom-povodny-charakter- reportaz%2F&usg=AOvVaw04dKPwK1B OG9i8xKecCHEB
Amendment 1514 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) veteran trees
Amendment 1547 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) native tree species composition
Amendment 1564 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. When restoration measures referred to in this Article apply to primary and old-growth forests, Member States shall strictly protect them.
Amendment 1576 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a (new)
Amendment 1590 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall prepare national restoration plans and carry out the preparatory monitoring and research needed to identify the restoration measures that are necessary to meet the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10 as well as the Union’s overarching objectives set out in Article 1 , taking into account the latest scientific evidence.
Amendment 1593 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall prepare without delay national restoration plans and carry out the preparatory monitoring and research needed to identify the restoration measures that are necessary to meet the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10, taking into account the latest scientific evidence.
Amendment 1594 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall prepare national restoration plans and carry out the preparatory monitoring and research needed to identify the restoration measures that are necessary to meet the targets and obligations set out in Articles 1 and 4 to 10a, taking into account the latest scientific evidence.
Amendment 1613 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
(iii) the favourable reference area taking into account historical distribution data, the documented losses over at least the last 70 years and the projected changes to environmental conditions due to climate change;
Amendment 1627 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iv a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iv a (new)
(iva) an assessment and mapping of all relevant threats and pressures on each ecosystem and habitat;
Amendment 1629 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the sufficient quality and quantity of the habitats of the species required for achieving their favourable conservation status, taking into account the areas most suitable for re-establishment of those habitats, and the connectivity needed between habitats in order for the species populations to thrive, as well as ongoing and projected changes to environmental conditions due to climate change and all relevant threats and pressures on each habitat.
Amendment 1643 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall set, by 2030 at the latest, satisfactory levels for each of the indicators referred to in Articles 8(1), 9(2) and 10(2), through an open and effective process and assessment, based on the latest scientific evidence and, if available, the framework referred to in Article 17(9). The Commission shall asses each level set and, if necessary, provide support and recommendations to each Member State satisfactory levels for each indicator to ensure that they are in line with the objectives of this regulation.
Amendment 1648 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall set, by 2030 at the latest, satisfactory levels for each of the indicators referred to in Articles 8(1), 9(2) and 10(2), through an open and effective process and assessment, based on the latest scientific evidence and, if available, the framework referred to in Article 17(9). Member States shall set the satisfactory levels within two years of the adoption of that framework.
Amendment 1665 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall identify and map the agricultural and forest areas in need of restoration, in particular the areas that, due to intensification or other management factors, are in need of enhanced connectivity and landscape diversity, as well as and the ecosystems with high environmental value such as old-growth and primary forests.
Amendment 1670 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall identify and map the agricultural and forest areas in need of restoration, in particular the areas that, due to intensification or other management factors, are in need of enhanced connectivity and, landscape diversity, biodiversity and ecosystem functionality.
Amendment 1672 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Member States shall asses the health and environmental risks of noise pollution and map the areas affected. By 2026, Member States shall put in place measure to reduce of the environmental noise pollution in all cities and in towns and suburbs as well in all ecosystems covered by this legislation.
Amendment 1679 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. Member States shall identify synergies with climate change mitigation, climate change adaptation and disaster prevention and prioritise restoration measures and natural restoration potential of an ecosystem accordingly. Member States shall also take into account:
Amendment 1689 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Article 11 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall coordinate the development of national restoration plans with the designation of the renewables go- to areas. During the preparation of the nature restoration plans, Member States shall ensure synergies with the already designated renewables go-to areas and ensure that the functioning of the renewables go-to areas, including the permitting procedures applicable in the renewables go-to areas foreseen by Directive (EU) 2018/2001 remain unchanged. Member States shall ensure that both processes are mutually supportive and do not undermine the achievement of their respective objectives.
Amendment 1696 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Article 11 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall coordinate the development of national restoration plans with the designation of the renewables go- to areas and vice versa. During the preparation of the nature restoration plans, Member States shall ensure synergies with thedesignation of renewables go-to already designated renewables go-to areas ands Member States shall ensure that the functioning of the renewables go- to areas, including the permitting procedures applicable in the renewables go-to areas foreseen by Directive (EU) 2018/2001 remain unchanged and areas identified as potentially relevant for restoration ensures synergistic action and does not undermine each other.
Amendment 1708 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point e
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point e
(e) national air pollution control programmes prepared under Directive (EU) 2016/2284, and national, regional and local light pollution reduction measures;
Amendment 1712 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point f a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point f a (new)
Amendment 1719 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point g a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point g a (new)
(ga) marine spatial plans adopted under Directive 2014/89/EU;
Amendment 1723 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point g b (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point g b (new)
(gb) flood risk management plans in accordance with Directive 2007/60/EC.
Amendment 1733 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8
Article 11 – paragraph 8
8. Member States shall, when preparing the national restoration plans, make use of the different examples of restoration measures listed in Annex VII, depending on specific national, regional and local conditions, and the latest scientific evidence.
Amendment 1741 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 9
Article 11 – paragraph 9
9. Member States shall, when preparing the national restoration plans, aim at optimising the ecological, economic and social functions of ecosystems as well as their contribution to the sustainable development of the relevant regions and communities, and specifically of the indigenous peoples.
Amendment 1749 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 10
Article 11 – paragraph 10
10. Member States shall, where possible, foster synergies with the national restoration plans of other Member States, in particular for ecosystems that span across borders.
Amendment 1752 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Member States shall where ecosystems or migration corridors span across borders with other Member States cooperate with the other Member States concerned to ensure coherent and consistent approaches to the conservation and protection of these ecosystems and migration corridors.
Amendment 1753 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 10 b (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Where ecosystems or migration corridors extend beyond the territory of the Union Community, the Member State or Member States concerned shall endeavour to establish appropriate coordination with the relevant non- Member States, with the aim of achieving the objectives of this Regulation throughout the ecosystems and migration corridors concerned. Member States shall ensure the application of this Regulation within their territory.
Amendment 1756 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11
Article 11 – paragraph 11
11. Member States shall ensure that the preparation of the restoration plan is open, inclusive and effective and that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in its elaboration. Member States shall identify the public affected or likely to be affected by, or having an interest in the Restoration Plan, taking into account the objectives of this Regulation. Consultations shall comply with the requirements set out in Articles 4 to 10 of Directive 2001/42/EC.
Amendment 1765 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11
Article 11 – paragraph 11
11. Member States shall ensure that the preparation, revision and any modifications of the restoration plan is open, inclusive and effective and that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in its elaboration. Consultations shall comply with the requirements set out in Articles 4 to 10 of Directive 2001/42/EC.
Amendment 1766 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11
Article 11 – paragraph 11
11. Member States shall ensure that the preparation of the restoration plan is open, inclusive and, based on scientific criteria, effective and that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in its elaboration. Consultations shall comply with the requirements set out in Articles 4 to 10 of Directive 2001/42/EC.
Amendment 1767 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Member States shall ensure that the public referred to in the previous paragraph is informed electronically and by public notices as well as by other appropriate means, of: i. the draft proposal, where available; ii. any relevant environmental information held by the competent authority; and iii. practical arrangements for participation, including: (i) the administrative entity from which the relevant information may be obtained; (ii) the administrative entity to which comments, opinions or questions may be submitted; and (iii) reasonable time- frames allowing sufficient time for the public to be informed and to prepare and participate effectively in the environmental decision-making process. A time limit of at least eight weeks shall be set for receiving comments. Where meetings or hearings are organised, prior notice of at least four weeks shall be given.
Amendment 1770 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. The Commission shall monitor the Member States capacity of absorption of European funds and, if needed or requested, provide appropriate financial expertise training and technical support in drafting and implementation of the National Restauration Support in order to make sure Member States make full and efficient use of the available resources and track of nature restoration funds allocation and spending.
Amendment 1773 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11 b (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Member States shall ensure that the outcomes of the processes listed in Articles 11(1) - (10) are made available online to the public, free of charge and without restricting access to registered users.
Amendment 1775 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a Access to information and public participation 1. Member States shall ensure that all relevant information related to the preparation, review and implementation of the national restoration plans is publicly and freely available. To that end, Member States shall ensure that the following information is available and easily accessible to the public on the relevant websites, free of charge and without restricting access to registered users: (a) the draft national restoration plans referred to in Article 13; (b) the recommendations of the Commission referred to in Article 14(4); (c) the final restoration plan referred to in Article 14(6); (d) any updates and revisions of national restoration plans referred to in Article 15(2) and (3); (e) the data generated by the monitoring referred to Article 17(7); and (f) the data, information, technical overviews and reports referred to in Article 18(1), (2), (4), (5) and (6). 2. Without prejudice to Article 11(11) and any other relevant Union law requirement, Member States shall ensure that the public affected as well as local and regional public authorities are informed and are given early, adequate, timely and effective opportunities to participate in the preparation, review and implementation of the national restoration plans. Member States shall establish reasonable timeframes that allow sufficient time for the public affected to be informed and to participate effectively and fairly in all relevant phases of the preparation, review and implementation of the national restoration plans. In particular, Member States shall inform the public affected by the restoration measures either electronically, by way of public notice, or by other appropriate means, of the practical arrangements for participation, including: (i) the administrative entity from which the relevant information may be obtained; (ii) the administrative entity to which comments, opinions or questions may be submitted; and (iii) the reasonable time-frames as referred to in the first subparagraph. 3. Member States shall engage with public authorities, at regional and local level, local communities and stakeholders concerned in all phases of the preparation, review and implementation of the national restoration plans as set out in Chapter III. 4. Consultations carried out in accordance with Directive 2001/42/EC shall be deemed to comply with the obligations on access to information and public participation under this Regulation.
Amendment 1778 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. The national restoration plan shall cover the period up to 2050, with intermediate deadlines corresponding to the targets and obligations set out in Article 1 and Articles 4 to 10a.
Amendment 1787 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the quantification of the areas to be restored to reach the restoration targets set out in Articles 4 to 10a based on the preparatory work undertaken in accordance with Article 11 and geographically referenced maps of those areas;
Amendment 1795 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) a description of the restoration measures planned, or put in place, for achieving the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10a and a specification regarding which of those restoration measures are planned, or put in place, within the Natura 2000 network established in accordance with Directive 92/43/EEC;
Amendment 1801 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) an indica detailed description of the measures to ensure that the areas covered by the habitat types listed in Annexes I and II do not deteriorate in the areas in which good condition has been reached and that the habitats of the species referred to in Articles 4(3) and 5(3) do not deteriorate in the areas in which the sufficient quality of the habitats of the species has been reached, in accordance with Articles 4(6) and 5(6);
Amendment 1810 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) the inventory of barriers, separately barriers to connectivity between all marine, coastal and freshwater habitats of diadromous species listed in Annex III, and the barriers identified for removal in accordance with Article 7(1), the plan for their removal in accordance with Article 7(2) and an estimate of the length of free- flowing rivers to be achieved by the removal of those barriers by 2030 and by 2050, and any other measures to re- establish the natural functions of floodplains in accordance with Article 7(3);
Amendment 1817 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) the inventory of urban water bodies ecosystems, their ecological condition and feasibility of restauration, according to article 6 paragraph 1a, and the measures put in place according to the article 6 paragraph 1b.
Amendment 1819 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) the timing for putting in place the restoration measures in accordance with Articles 4 to 10a;
Amendment 1822 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point h
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) the monitoring of the areas subject to restoration in accordance with Articles 4 and 5, the process for assessing the effectiveness of the restoration measures put in place in accordance with Articles 4 to 10a and for revising those measures where needed to ensure that the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10a are met;
Amendment 1823 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point i
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point i
(i) an indica description of the provisions for ensuring the continuous, long-term and sustained effects of the restoration measures referred to in Articles 4 to 10 including, when applicable conservation measures, rewilding, strictly protected areas;
Amendment 1825 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point i
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point i
(i) an indication of the provisions for ensuring the continuous, long-term and sustained effects of the restoration measures referred to in Articles 4 to 10a;
Amendment 1833 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point k – point iii
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point k – point iii
(iii) synergies with national adaptation strategies or plans providing for holistic forest fire prevention strategy and national disaster risk assessment reports;
Amendment 1834 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point k – point iii
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point k – point iii
(iii) synergies with national adaptation strategies or plans and national disaster risk assessment reports, including forest fire prevention and management;
Amendment 1840 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point l
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point l
(l) the estimated financing needs for the implementation of the restoration measures, which shall include the estimated staff capacity for the design, implementation, training of specialists, monitoring and management of restoration measures, the description of the support to stakeholders affected by restoration measures or other new obligations arising from this Regulation, and the means of intended financing, public or private, including (co-) financing with Union funding instruments;
Amendment 1847 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point l
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point l
(l) the estimated financing needs for the implementation, monitoring and management of the restoration measures, which shall include the description of the support to stakeholders affected by restoration measures or other new obligations arising from this Regulation, including compensation schemes; and the means of intended financing, public or private, including (co-) financing with Union funding instruments;
Amendment 1848 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point l
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point l
(l) the estimated financing needs and resources for the implementation and monitoring of the restoration measures, which shall include the description of the support to stakeholders affected by restoration measures or other new obligations arising from this Regulation, and the means of intended financing, public or private, including (co-) financing with Union funding instruments;
Amendment 1853 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point m
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point m
(m) an indication of the subsidies which negatively affect the achievement of the targets and the fulfilment of the obligations set out in this Regulation, including an indication of the measures planned or put in place to eliminate, phase out or reform these subsidies;
Amendment 1854 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point m
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point m
(m) an indentification of the subsidies which negatively affect the achievement of the targets and the fulfilment of the obligations set out in this Regulation;
Amendment 1864 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point n
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point n
(n) a summary of the process and timeline for preparing and establishing the national restoration plan, including information on public participation and of how the needs of local communities and stakeholders have been considered;
Amendment 1866 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point o
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point o
(o) a dedicated section indicating how observrecommendations from the Commission on the draft national restoration plan referred to in Article 14(4) have been taken into account in accordance with Article 14(5). If the Member State concerned does not address an observ recommendation from the Commission or a substantial part thereof, that Member State shall provide its reasons.;
Amendment 1874 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point o a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point o a (new)
(oa) the reasons to invoke Articles 4(8), 4(9), 5(8) and 5(9), when applicable;
Amendment 1886 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States may include restoration measures implemented since the publication of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 in their national restoration plans, provided they meet the requirements set out in this Regulation. They shall count for the achievement of the objectives set out in Article 1 and Articles 4 to 10a.
Amendment 1887 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States may include restoration measures implemented since the publication of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 in their national restoration plans, provided they meet the requirements set out in this Regulation. They shall count for the achievement of the objectives set out in Article 1 and Articles 4 to 10.
Amendment 1895 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Member States shall submit a draft of the national restoration plan referred to in Articles 11 and 12 to the Commission by… [OP please insert the date = the first day of the month following 2418 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation].
Amendment 1903 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The draft national restoration plans and the Commission’s observations must be made available to the public by the Commission as early in the decision- making process as possible.
Amendment 1911 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. When assessing the draft national restoration plan, the Commission shall evaluate its compliance with Article 12, as well as its adequacy for meeting the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10a, as well as the Union’s overarching objectives referred to in Article 1, the specific objectives referred to in Article 7(1) to restore at least 25 000 km of rivers into free-flowing rivers in the Union by 2030 and the 2030 objective of covering at least 10% of the Union’s agricultural area with high-diversity landscape features, and the objective referred to in Article 10a of planting at least three billion additional trees by 2030.
Amendment 1912 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. When assessing the draft national restoration plan, the Commission shall evaluate its compliance with Article 12, as well as its adequacy for meeting the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10, as well as the Union’s overarching objectives referred to in Article 1, the specific objectives referred to in Article 7(1) to restore at least 25 000 km15% of the length of rivers into free-flowing rivers in the Union by 2030 and, Union´s strict protection target including of all remaining EU primary and old-growth forests, the 2030 objective of covering at least 10% of the Union’s agricultural area with high-diversity landscape features.
Amendment 1914 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. When assessing the draft national restoration plan, the Commission shall evaluate its compliance with Article 12, as well as its adequacy for meeting the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10, as well as the Union’s overarching objectives referred to in Article 1, the specific objectives referred to in Article 7(1) to restore at least 25 000 km15% of rivers lenght into free-flowing rivers as well as restoration of floodplains in the Union by 2030 and the 2030 objective of covering at least 10% of the Union’s agricultural area with high-diversity landscape features.
Amendment 1921 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission may address observations toWithin six months of the date of receipt of the draft national restoration plan, where the Commission finds that a Member State’s within six monmeasures are inconsistent with the objectives and targets, as set up by this of the date of receipt of the draft national restorregulation in article 1 to10 or are inadequate to ensure adequate progress of restauration, it shall issue recommendations and observations to that Member State. The Commission shall make such recommendations planublicly available.
Amendment 1924 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission mayshall address observrecommendations to Member States within six months of the date of receipt of the draft national restoration plan.
Amendment 1927 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5
Article 14 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall take due account of any observincorporate the observations and recommendations from the Commission in its final national restoration plan. If it’s not possible to address any of observation, the Member States shall present a motivation addressing the reasoning. The motivation presented shall be made public.
Amendment 1928 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5
Article 14 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall take due account of any observrecommendations from the Commission in its final national restoration plan. If the Member State concerned does not address a recommendation or a substantial part thereof, that Member State shall provide its reasons.
Amendment 1931 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5
Article 14 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall take due account of any observations from the Commission in its final national restoration plan and, where necessary, improve their restoration plans accordingly.
Amendment 1940 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6
Article 14 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall finalise, publish and submit to the Commission the national restoration plan within six months from the date of receipt of observrecommendations from the Commission.
Amendment 1953 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall regularly review their national restoration plan and at least once every 10six years, in accordance with Articles 11 and 12, taking into account progress made in the implementation of the plans, the best available scientific evidence as well as available knowledge of changes or expected changes in environmental conditions due to climate change.
Amendment 1954 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall review their national restoration plan at least once every 107 years, in accordance with Articles 11 and 12, t. Taking into account progress made in the implementation of the plans, the best available scientific evidence as well as available knowledge of changes or expected changes in environmental conditions due to climate change.
Amendment 1955 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall review their national restoration plan at least once every 106 years, in accordance with Articles 11 and 12, taking into account progress made in the implementation of the plans, the best available scientific evidence as well as available knowledge of changes or expected changes in environmental conditions due to climate change.
Amendment 1957 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall review their national restoration plan at least once every 107 years, in accordance with Articles 11 and 12, taking into account progress made in the implementation of the plans, the best available scientific evidence as well as available knowledge of changes or expected changes in environmental conditions due to climate change.
Amendment 1958 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. When it becomes apparent that the measures set out in the national restoration plan will not be sufficient to comply with the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10, based on the monitoring in accordance with Article 17, Member States shall revise the national restoration plan and include supplementary measures. Member States’ refusal to revise the national restoration plan shall be made available to the public and be duly justified.
Amendment 1959 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. When it becomes apparent that the measures set out in the national restoration plan will not be sufficient to comply with the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10a, based on the monitoring in accordance with Article 17, Member States shall revise the national restoration plan and include supplementary measures, which shall be subject to recommendations from the Commission.
Amendment 1966 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. Based on the information referred to in Article 18(1) and (2) and the assessment referred to in Article 18(4) and (5), if the Commission considers that the progress made by a Member State is insufficient to comply with the targets and obligations set out in Article 1 and Articles 4 to 10a, the Commission mayshall request the Member State concerned to submit an updated draft national restoration plan with supplementary measures, which shall be subject to recommendations from the Commission. That updated national restoration plan with supplementary measures shall be published and submitted within six months from the date of receipt of the request from the Commission.
Amendment 1974 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. Based on the information referred to in Article 18(1) and (2) and the assessment referred to in Article 18(4) and (5), if the Commission considers that the progress made by a Member State is insufficient to comply with the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10, the Commission mayshould request the Member State concerned to submit an updated draft national restoration plan with supplementary measures. That updated national restoration plan with supplementary measures shall be published and submitted within six months from the date of receipt of the request from the Commission.
Amendment 1977 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15 a Transboundary short-term action plans Where there is a transboundary cause, source of pollution, or activity from one or more Member State that contributes significantly to the damage, deterioration, or degradation of a natural ecosystem or prevent the restoration efforts from being effective in another Member State, the latter shall notify the Member States from which the source or cause originated and the Commission thereof. 2. The Commission shall be informed of, and invited to be present and to assist in any cooperation and consider whether further action shall be taken at the Union level to reduce the precursor cause, source of pollution, or activity that results in damage, deterioration or degradation of an ecosystem or prevent the restoration efforts from being effective. 3. Member States shall, if appropriate, prepare and implement joint short-term transboundary action plans covering neighbouring zones in other Member States. The Member States involved shall ensure that, the Commission and neighbouring zones in other Member States receive all appropriate information regarding these short-term transboundary action plans without undue delay. The action plans shall be made available to the public. 4. In drawing up plans and in informing the public as referred to in paragraph 3, Member States shall, where appropriate, endeavour to pursue cooperation with third countries, and in particular with candidate countries. 5. All measures taken as per paragraphs 1 to 4 of this article may be included in the Nature Restauration Plans or its review
Amendment 1996 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 a (new)
Article 16 a (new)
Amendment 2001 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall monitor and foresee sufficient resources for the monitoring of the following:
Amendment 2008 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the area of urban green and blue spaces and tree canopy cover in cities and towns and suburbs, as referred to in Article 6;
Amendment 2015 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the indicators of biodiversity in agricultural ecosystems listed in Annex IV together with the CAP Pollinator Indicator listed in Article 9;
Amendment 2024 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) the passability of restored migration corridors, in particular for diadromous migratory species between their habitats in coastal, marine ecosystems and their freshwater habitats.
Amendment 2031 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) the progress towards the planting of three billion additional trees referred to in Article 10a,
Amendment 2033 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point h b (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point h b (new)
(hb) the length of free-flowing rivers stretches which can be counted towards the targets set out in Article 7(1) and Article 7(2);
Amendment 2034 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point h c (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point h c (new)
(hc) the percentage of organic soils constituting drained peatlands under agricultural use, other land uses than agricultural use, or peat extraction sites, that has been restored and rewetted under Article 9.
Amendment 2035 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. The monitoring in accordance with paragraph 1, point (a), (ha), (hb) and (hc) shall start as soon as the restoration measures are put in place.
Amendment 2036 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. The monitoring in accordance with paragraph 1, point (a), and (ha) shall start as soon as the restoration measures are put in place.
Amendment 2043 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 5
Article 17 – paragraph 5
5. The monitoring in accordance with paragraph 1, points (a), (b) and (c), of this Article, concerning the stock of organic carbon in cropland mineral soils and the share of agricultural land with high- diversity landscape features, and (e) concerning the standing deadwood, the lying deadwood, the share of forests with uneven-aged structure, the forest connectivity and, the stock of organic carbon and the native tree species composition, shall be carried out at least every three years, and, where possible, every year. The monitoring in accordance with that paragraph, point (c) concerning the grassland butterfly index, that paragraph, points (d) and (e) concerning the common forest bird index, and that paragraph, point (f) concerning pollinator species shall be carried out every year. The monitoring in accordance with that paragraph, points (g) and (h), shall be carried out at least every six years and shall be coordinated with the reporting cycle under Article 17 of Directive 92/43/EEC and Article 12 of Directive 2009/147/CE.
Amendment 2045 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 5
Article 17 – paragraph 5
5. The monitoring in accordance with paragraph 1, points (a), (b) and (c), of this Article, concerning the stock of organic carbon in cropland mineral and organic soils and the share of agricultural land with high- diversity landscape features, and (e) concerning the standing deadwood, the lying deadwood, the share of forests with uneven-aged structure, the forest connectivity, share of veteran trees and the stock of organic carbon, shall be carried out at least every three years, and, where possible, every year. The monitoring in accordance with that paragraph, point (c) concerning the grassland butterfly index, that paragraph, points (d) and (e) concerning the common forest bird index, and that paragraph, point (f) concerning pollinator species shall be carried out every year. The monitoring in accordance with that paragraph, points (g) and (h), shall be carried out at least every six years and shall be coordinated with the reporting cycle under Article 17 of Directive 92/43/EEC.
Amendment 2051 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 7
Article 17 – paragraph 7
7. Member States shall make public the data generated by the monitoring carried out under this Article, in accordance with Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council112 and in accordance with the monitoring frequencies set out in paragraphs 2, 3, 4 and 5. __________________ 112 Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2007 establishing an Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community (INSPIRE) (OJ L 108, 25.4.2007, p. 1).
Amendment 2053 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 8
Article 17 – paragraph 8
8. Member State monitoring systems shall operate on the basis of electronic databases and geographic information systems, and shall maximise the access and use of data and services from remote sensing technologies, earth observation (Copernicus services and, where appropriate, other publicly or privately available data sources), in-situ sensors and devices, or citizen science data, leveraging the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence, advanced data analysis and processing.
Amendment 2054 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 17 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The Commission mayshall adopt implementing actsdelegated acts in accordance with Article 20, by [12 months after the entry into force of this Regulation] to:
Amendment 2055 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 17 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The Commission mayshall adopt implementing actsdelegated acts, in accordance with Article 20, by [2 years after the entry into force of this Regulation], to:
Amendment 2059 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 17 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 2070 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The methods and frameworks shall not preclude Member States from taking into account their particular physiographic and environmental characteristics.
Amendment 2071 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 2072 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 2
Such implementingdelegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to into Article 21(2)0.
Amendment 2075 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 9 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Within 12 months of entry into force, the Commission shall issue guidelines to clarify the conditions when and how Member States may make appropriate and responsible use of the force majeure provision from Article 4 paragraphs 8 and 9 and Article 5 paragraphs 8 and 9 of this Regulation.
Amendment 2078 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall electronically report to the Commission the area subject to restoration measures referred to in Articles 4 to 10a and the barriers referred to in Article 7 that have been removed, on an annual basis starting from [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Regulation].
Amendment 2079 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the progress in implementing the national restoration plan, in putting in place the restoration measures and progress in achieving the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10a;
Amendment 2082 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) the updated inventory of barriers referred to in Article 7(1), and separately barriers to connectivity between all marine, coastal and freshwater habitats of diadromous species listed in Annex III;
Amendment 2084 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) the inventory of urban water bodies ecosystems and their ecological condition and feasibility of restauration as per article 6, paragraph 1a.
Amendment 2092 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4
Article 18 – paragraph 4
4. The EEA shall provide to the Commission an annual technical overview of the progress towards the achievement of the targets and obligations set out in this Regulation, on the basis of the data made available by Member States in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article and Article 17(7). The overview shall provide relevant information for the Commission to asses that each Member State contributes fairly to the overarching objective.
Amendment 2093 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4
Article 18 – paragraph 4
4. The EEA shall provide to the Commission an annual technical overview of the progress towards the achievement of the targets and obligations set out in this Regulation, on the basis of the data made available by Member States in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article and Article 17(7). These overviews shall be made publicly available.
Amendment 2095 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Member States and Commission shall cooperate to establish procedures for the exchange of scientific information, monitoring and reporting tools and research results, so as to ensure the necessary scientific expertise in all of the Member States for the development of all types of analysis required in the implementation of the regulation. Member States shall also cooperate in the development of open databases among their experts and scientists to ensure efficient use of resources, knowledge and best practice expertise.
Amendment 2098 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5
Article 18 – paragraph 5
5. The EEA shall provide to the Commission a Union-wide technical report on the progress towards the achievement of the targets and obligations set out in this Regulation on the basis of the data made available by Member States in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article. It may also use information reported under Article 17 of Directive 92/43/EEC, Article 15 of Directive 2000/60/EC, Article 12 of Directive 2009/147/EC, and Article 18 of Directive 2008/56/EC. The report shall be provided by June 2032 and subsequent reports shall be provided every three years thereafter. The report shall be made publicly available.
Amendment 2099 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The Commission shall monitor the Member States capacity develop, implement, and enforce the Nature Restauration Plans as well as identify gaps and provide science-based, specialist recommendations and guidelines to better achieve the objectives set out in Article 1 and Articles 4 to 10.
Amendment 2105 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Chapter IV a (new)
Chapter IV a (new)
Amendment 2155 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 6
Article 19 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex VI in order to adapt the description, unit and methodology of indicators for forest ecosystems in accordance with the latest scientific evidence and EU legislation, including the EU Framework for Forest Monitoring and Strategic Plans.
Amendment 2158 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 7
Article 19 – paragraph 7
7. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex VII in order to adapt the list of examples of restoration measures. The Commission may issue guideline about the examples of restauration measures.
Amendment 2165 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 8(2), Article 17(9), points (a), (b) and (c) and Article 19 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of 5 years from [OP please insert the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 2167 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3
Article 20 – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 8(2), Article 17(9), points (a), (b) and (c) and Article 19 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.
Amendment 2169 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall evaluate the application of this Regulation by 31 December 2035. The evaluation shall include an assessment of the degree to which the objectives set out in this Regulation are being attained and of the need to establish additional targets, the need to reflect improved monitoring methodology if applicable, and listing additional indicators, if relevant.
Amendment 2173 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall evaluate the application of this Regulation by 31 December 20353. The evaluation shall include an assessment on the need to establish additional targets.
Amendment 2181 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Within 2 years of entering into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall make an assessment noise pollution map and levels and shall review the Environmental Noise Directive and the feasibility of introducing binding targets for Noise Reduction. The Commission shall present a report on the main findings of the evaluation to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee of Regions. Where the Commission finds it appropriate, the report shall be accompanied by a legislative proposal.
Amendment 2190 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 6 a (new)
Annex III – point 6 a (new)
(6a) Blue shark (Prionace glauca);
Amendment 2191 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 6 b (new)
Annex III – point 6 b (new)
(6b) Shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus);
Amendment 2220 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 25 c (new)
Annex III – point 25 c (new)
(25c) European eel (Anguilla anguilla)
Amendment 2260 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 25 a (new)
Annex III – point 25 a (new)
(25a) all species of Acipenseridae family native to EU marine and coastal waters
Amendment 2308 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 8
Annex VII – point 8
(8) Restore natural sedimentation processes by application of sedimentation- enhancing measures including by removal of barriers, embankments and dykes and sedimentation-enhancing strategies at wider scale.
Amendment 2309 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 9
Annex VII – point 9
(9) EPassively restore or establish riparian buffers, e.g. riparian forests, buffer strips, meadows or pastures.
Amendment 2310 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 10
Annex VII – point 10
(10) IPassively restore or increase ecological features in forests that provide microhabitats (e.g. cavities), such as large, old and dying trees (habitat trees), and amounts of lying and standing deadwood.
Amendment 2311 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 11
Annex VII – point 11
(11) Work towards a diversified forest structure in terms of vegetation and age, enable natural regeneration and succession of tree species.
Amendment 2312 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 11 a (new)
Annex VII – point 11 a (new)
(11a) Discourage the use of forestry practices that can harm the biodiversity such as clear-cutting, unless it is proven and dully justified reasons necessary for environmental or ecosystem health reasons.
Amendment 2313 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 11 a (new)
Annex VII – point 11 a (new)
(11a) Enable natural regeneration and succession of tree species, including after a natural disaster caused by windthrow or pest outbreak.
Amendment 2315 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 13 a (new)
Annex VII – point 13 a (new)
(13a) Make use of proforestation, as it is a practice of protecting existing natural forests to foster continuous growth, carbon accumulation, and structural complexity. Proforestation refers specifically to enabling continuous forest growth uninterrupted by active management or timber harvesting.
Amendment 2319 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 14
Annex VII – point 14
(14) EPassively restore or enhance the development of old- growth native forests and mature stands (e.g. by abandonment of harvesting).
Amendment 2323 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 16
Annex VII – point 16
(16) Increase the agricultural area subject to agro-ecological management approaches such as organic agriculture or agro-forestry, multicropping and crop rotation, regenerative agriculture, integrated pest and nutrient management.
Amendment 2325 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 17
Annex VII – point 17
(17) Reduce grazing intensity or mowing regimes on grasslands where relevant and re-establish extensive grazing with domestic livestock and, allow traditional grazing of semi-domesticated reindeers including in old-growth forests, rewild including by reintroduction of large grazers and re-establish extensive mowing regimes where they were abandoned.
Amendment 2326 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 18
Annex VII – point 18
(18) Stop or reduce the use of chemical pesticides, biocides as well as chemical and animal manure fertilizers.
Amendment 2327 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 21
Annex VII – point 21
(21) Improve connectivity across habitats to enable the development of populations of species, and to allow for sufficient individual or genetic exchange as well as for species’ migration and adaptation to climate change. Establish wildlife corridors by connecting isolated protected areas.
Amendment 2328 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 21
Annex VII – point 21
(21) Improve functional connectivity across habitats to enable the development and enhancement of populations of different species, and to allow for sufficient individual or genetic exchange as well as for species’ migration and adaptation to climate change.
Amendment 2329 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 22
Annex VII – point 22
(22) Allow ecosystems to develop their own natural dynamics for example by abandoning harvesting and, promoting naturalness, wilderness, and by promoting roads removal and preventing roads construction in the most pristine areas.
Amendment 2330 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 22 a (new)
Annex VII – point 22 a (new)
(22a) Reintroducing apex predators and keystone species in relevant ecosystems and regions.
Amendment 2337 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 24 a (new)
Annex VII – point 24 a (new)
(24a) Enhance the protection of Marine Protected Areas from damages caused by fishing gear, or other detrimental effects due to exploitative or non-exploitative human uses (like the impact of divers or mooring), and stimulate their recovery;
Amendment 2340 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 26
Annex VII – point 26
(26) Provide structures, including marine infrastructures with a positive impact such as artificial reefs, or substrates to encourage the return of marine life, for example coral/oyster/boulder reefs.
Amendment 2343 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 28 a (new)
Annex VII – point 28 a (new)
(28a) Reduce noise pollution in urban settings by taking measures like establishing quiet areas in residential areas, parks and other green spaces, where people and animals can go to escape city noise.
Amendment 2344 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 28 b (new)
Annex VII – point 28 b (new)
(28b) Reduce noise pollution by reducing or banning the use of fireworks.
Amendment 2345 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 31 a (new)
Annex VII – point 31 a (new)
(31a) Leave natural processes undisturbed from pressure and threats to a specific area's overall ecological structure and functioning.
Amendment 149 #
2022/0162(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Where budgetary commitments are decommitted in any financial year after the year in which they were made as a result of the total or partial non-implementation of the actions for which they were earmarked, the appropriations corresponding to such decommitments shall be cancelled, unless otherwise provided in Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, Regulation (EU) No 514/2014 , Regulation (EU) No 223/2014, Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 and Regulation (EU) 2021/2116 and notwithstanding Article 15 of this Regulationmade available again to the benefit of any budget line in the same heading or be transferred to the Flexibility Instrument.
Amendment 151 #
2022/0162(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15
Article 15
Amendment 1 #
2022/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b – point i
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b – point i
Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046
Article 108 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 108 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Repayments under point (a) of the first subparagraph shall be made within 60 days of the cancellation or reduction of the fine, other penalty or sanction. On the expiry of that time limit, the creditor shall be entitled to interest in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 116(5).
Amendment 11 #
2022/0115(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Unitary protection throughout the Union for the intellectual property rights related to geographical indications can maintain value added and contribute to incentives for the production of quality products, the wide availability of such products for consumers and the creation of valuable and sustainable jobs including better employment opportunities for women and young people, that can hardly be outsourced, especially in rural and less- developed regions. In particular in view of the potential of geographical indications to contribute to sustainable and highly skilled jobs in rural and less developed regions, producers should aim at creating a substantial proportion of the value of the product designated by a geographical indication within the defined geographical area. Such trend should directly contribute to the economic development of less developed regions by reviving local industry and promoting tourism and ultimately, decrease EU dependence from global markets and positively support the EU recovery from the current cost-of- living crisis produced by Russia's unprovoked and unjustified military aggression against Ukraine.
Amendment 14 #
2022/0115(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Making geographically linked products is often based on local know-how and follows local production methods that are rooted in the cultural and, social, religious and ethnic heritage of the home region of such products. Efficient intellectual property protection has the potential to contribute to increased profitability and, attractiveness, preservation and promotion of the traditional craft professions. Specific geographical indication protection is acknowledged so as to safeguard and develop cultural heritage both in the agricultural and the craft and industrial areas. Establishing efficient procedures should be established for the registration of Union geographical indications within the internal market and in the international intellectual property registries and global databases is essential, to protecting the names of craft and industrial products, which take into account for regional and local specificities. The geographical indication system for craft and industrial products should ensure that the production and marketing traditions are maintained and enhanced.
Amendment 18 #
2022/0115(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) IDrawing on the success of the GI system for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products, it is therefore, necessary to firstly, ensure fairequal treatment and fair and open competition for producers of craft and industrial products in the internal market and in foreign markets; secondly, guarantee the availability and allow for full transparency and traceability to consumers of reliable information pertaining to such products; thirdly, safeguard and develop cultural heritage, social, religious, ethnic heritage, foster national identity and traditional know-how; fourthly ensure an efficient registration of geographical indications for craft and industrial products both for the Union and at international level; fifthly provide for an effective enforcement of intellectual property rights throughout the Union and in electronic commerce within the internal marke-commerce services, within the meaning of the Digital Services Act (DSA), within the internal market and by means of bilateral and multilateral agreements negotiated by the EU with trade partners which are not signatories to the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement, and lastly, ensure the link with the international registration and protection system based on the Geneva Act.
Amendment 25 #
2022/0115(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) To provide for a full coverage of craft and industrial products eligible for GI protection (i.e. those having characteristics, attributes or reputation linked to their place of production or manufacturing), the scope of this Regulation needs to be determined in line with the relevant international framework, namely, the World Trade Organization, in particular the Agreement on the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). Hence, the use of the Combined Nomenclature should be established through direct reference to Annex I to Council Regulation No 2658/8710 . This approach ensures coherence with the scope of the revised GI Regulation for agricultural products, foodstuff, wine and spirits. _________________ 10 Council Regulation (EEC) No 2685/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff Regulation (OJ L 256, 7.9.1987 p.1).
Amendment 30 #
2022/0115(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) To qualify for protection in the Member States, geographical indications should be registered only at Union level. However, with effect from the date of application for such registration at Union level, Member States should be able to grant temporary protection at national level without affecting the internal market of the Union or international trade. The protection afforded by this Regulation upon registration should be equally available to geographical indications of third countries that meet the corresponding criteria and that are already protected in their country of origin, as no producer should be excluded from the GI system whether or not their country of origin recognizes the importance of investing in this instrument. The Office should carry out the corresponding procedures for geographical indications originating in third countries.
Amendment 36 #
2022/0115(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The Union negotiates international agreements, including those concerning the protection of geographical indications, with its trade partners. Protection of geographical indications for craft and industrial products throughout the Union can also stem from those agreements, irrespective of the international registrations provided under the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications or the application and registration system set out in this Regulation. In its negotiating capacity the Commission should make every effort to extend, update and improve protection of geographical indications pertaining to craft and industrial products with trade partners which are not signatories to the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement by means of bilateral and multilateral agreements, to create symmetry in trade relations and ensure that EU craft and industrial products are reciprocally protected by our trade partners. In order to facilitate the provision to the public of information about the geographical indications protected in the Union either by virtue of the international registrations provided under the Geneva Act or by virtue of the international agreements with the Union trade partners, and in particular to ensure protection and control of the use to which those geographical indications are put, those geographical indications should be entered in the Union register of geographical indications for craft and industrial products.
Amendment 43 #
2022/0115(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) For the optimal functioning of the internal market, it is important that producers and other operators concerned, authorities and consumers may quickly and easily have access to the relevant information concerning a registered protected geographical indication. Access to the relevant information should be reliable, free of charge and equally granted to all stakeholders interested.
Amendment 45 #
2022/0115(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Protection should be granted to names included in the Union register of geographical indications for craft and industrial products to ensure that they are used fairly and in order to prevent practices liable to mislead consumers. In order to strengthen geographical indication protection and to combat more effectively counterfeiting, both in online and offline environments, the protection of geographical indications should also apply to domain names on the internet, thus the establishment of an information and alert system at the EUIPO on the availability of GIs as domain name and on potential infringing domain registrations, requiring EU ccTLD registries to provide EUIPO with relevant information and data, is essential1a. Concerning the protection of geographical indications, it is also important to have due regard to the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights, and in particular Articles 22 and 23 thereof, and to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade including Article V thereof on freedom of transit, which were approved by Council Decision 94/800/EC15 . Within such legal framework, in order to strengthen geographical indication protection and to combat counterfeiting more effectively, such protection should also apply with regard to goods entering the customs territory of the Union without being released for free circulation, and placed under special customs procedures such as those relating to transit, storage, specific use or processing. _________________ This should be achieved in full conformity with Regulation (EU) No 608/2013 of 12 June 2013 concerning customs enforcement of intellectual property rights and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No1383/2003. _________________ 1a This will boost the already existing information and alert system set up by EUIPO – European Union Intellectual Property Office in collaboration with EURid for EUTMs and .eu domain names 15 Council Decision 94/800/EC of 22 December 1994 concerning the conclusion on behalf of the European Community, as regards matters within its competence, of the agreements reached in the Uruguay Round multilateral negotiations (1986- 1994) (OJ L 336, 23.12.1994, p. 1).
Amendment 49 #
2022/0115(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) In order to avoid creating unfair conditions forand distortions of competition, any producer, including a third-country producer, should be able to use a registered geographical indication, provided that the product concerned complies with the requirements of the relevant product specification, or single document or equivalent to the latter i.e. a complete summary of the product specification and clearly specifies the method of controls and checks of conformity with the product specification undertaken. The system set up by the Member States should also guarantee that producers complying with the rules are covered by the verification of compliance of the product specification.
Amendment 54 #
2022/0115(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) The added value of geographical indications is based on consumer trust. Such trust can only be well-founded if the registration of geographical indications is accompanied by effective verification and controls, including the producer’s due diligence. The controls and checks should not only relate to the end product but also associate with the entire process of product development, including the inputs used and the working methods. A summary of the controls and checks undertaken should be made publicly available, as only transparent and traceable data and honest practices would contribute to the preservation of consumer trust, especially in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis which significantly enhanced the consumer demand for locally made craft and industrial products, but also increased the awareness with respect to their quality.
Amendment 58 #
2022/0115(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) To guarantee compliance with the product specification after the product has been put up for sale on the market, the competent authorities should perform official controls in the marketplace on a risk analysis and with appropriate frequency considering the likelihood of non-compliances including fraudulent or deceptive practices. The performance of such controls should not be conducted less than once a year, and it should also consider including sporadic controls irrespective of the computed risk analysis.
Amendment 65 #
2022/0115(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 53
Recital 53
(53) Taking into account that a product designated by the geographical indication produced in one Member State might be sold in another Member State, administrative assistance between Member States should be ensured to allow effective controls and its practicalities should be laid down. A registry of all EU Member States competent authorities nominated for administrative assistance should be drafted and made easily accessible to each national or regional point of contact for better inter-state cooperation to effectively exploit the benefits of a EU-wide geographical indication scheme.
Amendment 80 #
2022/0115(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) all imported products that will be part of the assembly of the final product must offer a guarantee that they have been produced in a sustainable way.
Amendment 93 #
2022/0115(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. Where a Member State charges a fee, the level of the fees shall be reasonable, foster the competitiveness of the producers of the geographical indications and shall take into account the situation ofould charge lower fees for micro, small and medium- sized enterprises (MSMEs).
Amendment 109 #
2022/0115(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
The Office may seek supplementary information from the Member State concerned if a change in a production method, that does not call into question a product’s quality, authenticity, reputation or characteristics attributable to its geographical origin, is due to innovation, whether technological or process-related, as openness to innovation and experimenting are crafts people’s main drivers of digital and green transition. Such change should not alter the registration process nor lead to withdrawal or to a new application process.
Amendment 121 #
2022/0115(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) where compliance with the requirements for the product specification and proper methods of controls and checks of conformity with the product specification can no longer be ensured;
Amendment 126 #
2022/0115(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 5
Article 33 – paragraph 5
5. The Advisory Board shall be composed of one representative of each Member State and one representatives of the Commission and their respective alternates. The Board should also consider including hearings of recognized experts in the field of GIs on a case-by-case basis, and observers of representative business organizations.
Amendment 155 #
2022/0115(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) in case of any vulnerabilities identified whilst conducting verification and monitoring, these should be communicated to the Office as a matter of urgency.
Amendment 161 #
2022/0115(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 48 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. In terms of enforcement of geographical indications rights protection in the marketplace and of combating counterfeiting more effectively, the relevant authorities shall respect the guidelines and good practices measures, procedures and remedies set out in Directive 2004/48/EC of the European Parliament and in full conformity with the Council and European Parliament Regulation No 608/2013 of 12 June 2013 concerning customs enforcement of intellectual property rights and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1383/2003.
Amendment 99 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The European Green Deal25 is Europe’s sustainable growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, competitive, climate-neutral and circular economy based on toxic-free material cycles. It sets the ambitious objective of ensuring that the Union becomes the first climate neutral continent by 2050. It recognises the advantages of investing in the Union’s competitive sustainability by building a fairer, greener and more digital Europe. Products have a pivotal role to play in this green transition. Underlining that current production processes and consumption patterns remain too linear and dependent on a throughput of new materials extracted, traded and processed goods and finally disposed of as waste or emissions, the European Green Deal emphasises the urgent need to transition to a clean circular economy model and stresses the significant progress that remains to be made. It also identifies energy efficiency as a priority for the decarbonisation of the energy sector and for reaching the climate objectives in 2030 and 2050. __________________ 25 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions The European Green Deal COM(2019)640 final.
Amendment 103 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) To accelerate the transition to a circular economy model, the Commission designed a future-oriented agenda in its Circular Economy Action Plan for a cleaner and more competitive Europe26 (CEAP), with the objective of making the regulatory framework fit for a sustainable future. As set out in this plan, there is currently no comprehensive set of requirements to ensure that all products placed on the Union market become increasingly sustainable and stand the test of safe circularity. In particular, product design does not sufficiently promote sustainability over the whole life cycle. As a result, products are being replaced frequently, involving significant energy and resource use in order to produce and distribute new products and dispose of old ones. It is still too difficult for economic operators and citizens to make sustainable choices in relation to products given that relevant information and affordable options to do so are lacking. This leads to missed opportunities for sustainability and for value-retaining operations, limited demand for secondary materials and obstacles to the adoption of circular business models. __________________ 26 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions A new Circular Economy Action Plan For a cleaner and more competitive Europe COM(2020)98 final.
Amendment 113 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) This Regulation will contribute to making products fit for a climate-neutral, resource-efficient and circular economy, reducing waste and ensuring that the performance of frontrunners in sustainability progressively becomes the norm. It should provide for the setting of new ecodesign requirements to improve product durability, reusability, upgradability and reparability, improve possibilities for refurbishment and maintenance, address the presence of hazardous chemicals in products, increase their energy and resource efficiency, reduce their expected generation of waste materials and increase recycled content in products, while ensuring their performance and safety, enabling remanufacturing and high-quality recycling and reducing carbon and environmental footprints, including microplastics pollution.
Amendment 121 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) This Regulation should also contribute to achieving the Union’s wider environmental objectives. The 8th Environmental Action Programme38 enshrines in a legal framework the Union’s objective of staying within the planetary boundaries and identifies enabling conditions to achieve priority objectives, which include the transition to a non-toxic circular economy. The European Green Deal also calls for the Union to better monitor, report, prevent and remedy air, water, soil and consumer products pollution. This means that chemicals, materials and products have to be ascome safe and sustainable as possible by design and during their life cycle, leading to non-toxic material cycles39 . In addition, both the European Green Deal and the CEAP recognise that the Union internal market provides a critical mass that is able to influence global standards on product sustainability and product design. This Regulation should therefore play a significant role towards achieving several targets established under the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ‘Responsible consumption and production’40 , both inside and outside the Union. __________________ 38 Decision (EU) 2022/…. of the European Parliament and of the Council of … on a General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030 [Add reference when published in OJ – trilogue agreement 2 December 2021]. 39 As set out in the EU Action Plan Towards zero pollution for air, water and soil (COM(2021)400 final) and the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (COM(2020)667 final), which calls for embracing the zero pollution goals in production and consumption. 40 Including in particular targets under SDG 12 (“Responsible consumption and production”).
Amendment 172 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) To improve environmental sustainability of products, information requirements should relate to a selected product parameter relevant to the product aspect, such as the product’s environmental and carbon footprint or its durability. They may require manufacturer to make available information on the product’s performance in relation to a selected product parameter or other information that may influence the way the product is handled by parties other than the manufacturer in order to improve performance in relation to such a parameter. Such information requirements should be set either in addition to, or in place of, performance requirements on the same product parameter as appropriate. Where a delegated act includes information requirements, it should indicate the method for making the required information available, such as its inclusion on a free- access website, product passport or product label. Information requirements are necessary to lead to the behavioural change needed to ensure that the environmental sustainability objectives of this Regulation are achieved. By providing a solid basis for purchasers and public authorities to compare products on the basis of their environmental sustainability, information requirements are expected to drive consumers and public authorities towards more sustainable choices. It is important that relevant information, including information relating to the health, safety and rights of end-users, is always provided to the consumer prior to the purchase of the product.
Amendment 173 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) To improve environmental sustainability of products, information requirements should relate to a selected product parameter relevant to the product aspect, such as the product’s environmental footprint or its durability. They may require manufacturer to make available information on the product’s performance in relation to a selected product parameter or other information that may influence the way the product is handled by parties other than the manufacturer in order to improve performance in relation to such a parameter. Such information requirements should be set either in addition to, or in place of, performance requirements on the same product parameter as appropriate. Where a delegated act includes information requirements, it should indicate the method for making the required information available and easily accessible, such as its inclusion on a free- access website, product passport or product label. Information requirements are necessary to lead to the behavioural change needed to ensure that the environmental sustainability objectives of this Regulation are achieved. By providing a solid basis for purchasers and public authorities to compare products on the basis of their environmental sustainability, information requirements are expected to drive consumers and public authorities towards more sustainable choices.
Amendment 184 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Information on the presence of substances of concern, microplastics, including nanoplastics, in products is a key element to identify and promote products that are sustainable. The chemical composition of products determines largely their functionalities and impacts, as well as the possibilities for their re-use or for recovery once they become waste. The Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability64 calls for minimising the presence of substances of concern in products, and ensuring the availability of information on chemical content and safe use, by introducing information requirements and tracking the presence of substances of concern throughout the life cycle of materials and products. Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council65 and other existing chemicals legislation such as Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 already ensure communication on hazards to health or the environment posed by certain substances of concern on their own or in a mixture. Users of substances and mixtures should also be informed about pertinent sustainability- related information not primarily related to hazards to health or the environment. Furthermore, users of products other than substances or mixtures, and managers of waste from such products, should also receive sustainability-related information, including information primarily related to chemicals’ hazards to health or the environment. Therefore, this Regulation should allow for the setting of requirements related to the tracking and communication of sustainability information, including the presence of substances of concern in products throughout their life cycle, including with a view to their decontamination and recovery when they become waste. Similar approach should be applied for microplastics, including nanoplastics, which are solid plastic particles composed of mixtures of polymers and functional additives, which can be deliberately added to products during manufacturing process or formed, but when in the environment, the particles accumulate and do not biodegrade. Such a framework should aim to progressively cover these particles and all substances of concern in all products listed in working plans setting out the product groups the Commission intends to tackle. __________________ 64 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Towards a Toxic-Free Environment COM(2020)667 final. 65 Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (OJ L 353, 31.12.2008, p. 1).
Amendment 199 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) In order to not unnecessarily delay the establishment of ecodesign requirements other than on the product passport or to ensure that product passports can be effectively implemented, the Commission should be allowed to exempt product groups from the product passport requirements in case technical specifications are not available in relation to the essential requirements for the technical design and operation of the product passport. Similarly, in order to prevent unnecessary administrative burden for economic operator, the Commission should be allowed to exempt product groups from the product passport requirements exceptionally in case other Union law already includes a system for the digital provision of product information allowing actors along the value chain to access relevant product information and facilitating the verification of product compliance by competent national authorities. These exemptions should be periodically reviewed taking into account further availability of technical specifications and eliminated where possible.
Amendment 207 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) To deliver in the most efficient way on the European Green Deal’s objectives and to address the most impactful products first, the Commission should carry out a prioritisation of products to be regulated under this Regulation and requirements that will apply to them. Based on the process followed for prioritisation under Directive 2009/125/EC, the Commission should adopt a working plan, covering at least 3 years, laying down a list of product groups for which it plans to adopt delegated acts as well as the product aspects for which it intends to adopt delegated acts of horizontal application. The working plan should be publicly available and include timeline for regulatory action. The Commission should base its prioritisation on a set of criteria pertaining in particular to the delegated acts’ potential contribution to the Union climate, environmental and energy objectives and their potential for improving the product aspects selected without disproportionate costs to the public and economic operators. Considering their importance for meeting the Union’s energy objectives, the working plans should include an adequate share of actions related to energy-related products and other products such as plastic materials and chemicals, which production is energy intensive and would benefit from early transition. Member States and stakeholders should also be consulted through the Ecodesign Forum. Due to the complementarities between this Regulation and Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 for energy-related products, the timelines for the working plan under this Regulation and the one provided for under Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 should be aligned.
Amendment 221 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
Recital 45
(45) Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could greatly benefit from an increase in the demand for sustainable products but could also face costs and difficulties with some of the requirements. TIn order to ensure competitiveness of European SMEs, the Member States and the Commission should, in their respective areas of responsibility, provide adequate information, ensure targeted and specialised training, and provide specific assistance and support, including financial, to SMEs active in the manufacturing of products for which ecodesign requirements are set. Those actions should, for example, cover the calculation of the product environmental footprint and the technical implementation of the product passport. Member States actions should be taken in respect of applicable State aid rules.
Amendment 249 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 86
Recital 86
(86) In order to incentivise consumers to make sustainable choices, in particular when the more sustainable products are not affordable enough, mechanisms such as eco-vouchers, which should be used to purchase only products and services respecting the environment, and green taxation should be provided for. When Member States decide to make use of incentives to reward the best-performing products among those for which classes of performance have been set by delegated acts pursuant to this Regulation, they should do so by targeting those incentives at the highest two populated classes of performance, unless otherwise indicated by the relevant delegated act. However, Member States should not be able to prohibit the placing on the market of a product based on its class of performance. For the same reason, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission to supplement this Regulation by further specifying which product parameters or related levels of performance Member States’ incentives concern in case no class of performance is determined in the applicable delegated act or where classes of performance are established in relation to more than one product parameter. The introduction of Member State incentives should be without prejudice to the application of the Union State aid rules.
Amendment 251 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 87
Recital 87
(87) Public procurement amounts to 14% of the Union’s GDP. To contribute to the objective of reaching climate neutrality, improving energy and resource efficiency and transitioning to a circular economy that protects public health and biodiversity, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission to require , where appropriate, contracting authorities and entities as defined in Directive 2014/24/EU78 and 2014/25/EU79 of the European Parliament and of the Council, to align their procurement with specific green public procurement criteria or targets, to be set out in the delegated acts adopted pursuant to this Regulation. The criteria or targets set by delegated acts for specific product groups should be complied with not only when directly procuring those products in public supply contracts but also in public works or public services contracts where those products will be used for activities constituting the subject matter of those contracts. Compared to a voluntary approach, mandatory criteria or targets will ensure that the leverage of public spending to boost demand for better performing products is maximised in all Member States. The criteria should be transparent, objective and non- discriminatory. __________________ 78 Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on public procurement and repealing Directive 2004/18/EC (OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 65). 79 Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on procurement by entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors and repealing Directive 2004/17/EC (OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 243).
Amendment 255 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 92
Recital 92
(92) Where problematic levels of non- compliance with ecodesign requirements are observed despite the enhanced planning, coordination and support laid down by this Regulation, the Commission should be able to intervene promptly and efficiently to ensure that market surveillance authorities perform checks on an adequate scale. Therefore, in order to safeguard the effective enforcement of ecodesign requirements, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission to lay down a minimum number of checks to be performed on specific products or requirements. This empowerment should be additional to the empowerment in Article 11(4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020.
Amendment 284 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) product packaging's durability.
Amendment 356 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28 – point a
(a) meets the criteria laid down in Article 57 andor is identified in accordance with Article 59(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006; or
Amendment 369 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28 – point b – indent 9 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28 – point b – indent 9 a (new)
— restricted substances listed in Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 and substances regulated or restricted under specific sectorial and product legislation such as Directive 2009/48/EC or Directive 2011/65/EU;
Amendment 372 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28 – point b – indent 9 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28 – point b – indent 9 b (new)
— substances falling under the scope of Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants and Regulation (EU) No 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants;
Amendment 414 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 40
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 40
(40) ‘placing on the market’ means the first making available of a product on the Union market, including through online marketplaces;
Amendment 513 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) presence of substances of concern, including microplastics and nanoplastics;
Amendment 537 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point n a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point n a (new)
(na) Product packaging's durability
Amendment 561 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point a – point i
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point a – point i
(i) Union climate, environmental and energy efficiency priorities with the view to reach the European Green Deal´s goals, and other related Union priorities;
Amendment 567 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point a – point ii
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point a – point ii
(ii) relevant Union legislation, including the extent to which it addresses the relevant product aspects listed in paragraph 1, and the Do No Significant Harm principle, within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852;
Amendment 634 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Amendment 654 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b – paragraph 1 – point iii a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b – paragraph 1 – point iii a (new)
(iiia) Information on the durability of product packaging, to provide information on the entire value chain from manufacturers to recyclers, while providing consumers with information on the environmental impact of packaging, its material and its use.
Amendment 693 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) relevant instructions for the safe use and disposal of the product;
Amendment 717 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 4
Substances of concern falling under the definition in Article 2(28), point (a), shall not be exempted from the information requirement referred to in the first subparagraph if they are present in the relevant products, their main components or spare parts in a concentration above 0,01 % weight by weight.
Amendment 786 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) ensure that actors along the value chain, in particular consumers, economic operators and competent national authorities, can easily access product information relevant to them;
Amendment 845 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) consumers, economic operators and other relevant actors shall have free and easy access to the product passport based on their respective access rights set out in the applicable delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4;
Amendment 1067 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1
Article 58 – paragraph 1
1. Requirements pursuant to Article 4, third subparagraph, point (h) for public contracts awarded by contracting authorities, as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive 2014/24/EU or Article 3(1) of Directive 2014/25/EU, or contracting entities, as defined in Article 4(1) of Directive 2014/25/EU, maywill take the form of mandatory technical specifications, selection criteria, award criteria, contract performance clauses, or targets, as appropriate.
Amendment 1092 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex I – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The following parameters mayshall, as appropriate, and where necessary supplemented by others, be used as a basis for improving the product aspects referred to in Article 5(1):
Amendment 1115 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point n
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point n
(n) microplastic release, including in its nano form;
Amendment 13 #
2022/0089(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) A unitary and exclusive system of geographical indications should contribute significantly to increase awareness, recognition and consumer understanding, both in the Union and in third countries, of the symbols, indications and abbreviations demonstrating participation in the European quality schemes and their added value, complementing Regulation (EU) No 1144/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on information provision and promotion measures concerning agricultural products implemented in the internal market and in third countries.
Amendment 15 #
2022/0089(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The Union has for some time been aiming at simplifying the regulatory framework of the Common Agricultural Policy. This approach should also apply to regulations in the field of geographical indications, without calling into question the specific characteristics of each sector. In order to simplify the lengthy registration and amendment procedures, harmonised procedural rules for geographical indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products should be laid down in a single legal instrument, while maintaining product specific provisions for wine in Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, for spirit drinks in Regulation (EU) 2019/787 and for agricultural products in this Regulation. The procedures for the registration, amendments to the product specification and cancellation of the registration in respect of geographical indications originating in the Union, including opposition procedures, should be carried out by the Member States and the Commission. The Member States and the Commission should be responsible for distinct stages of each procedure, which should not result in disproportionate burdens nor entail excessive managing costs, especially for small producers. Member States should be responsible for the first stage of the procedure, which consists of receiving the application from the producer group, assessing it, including running a national opposition procedure, and, following the results of the assessment, submitting the application to the Commission. The Commission should be responsible for scrutinising the application in the second stage of the procedure, including running a worldwide opposition procedure, and taking a decision on granting the protection to the geographical indication or not. Geographical indications should be registered only at Union level. However, with effect from the date of application with the Commission for registration at Union level, Member States should be able to grant transitional protection at national level without affecting the internal market or international trade. The protection afforded by this Regulation upon registration should be equally available to geographical indications of third countries that meet the corresponding criteria and that are protected in their country of origin. The Commission should carry out the corresponding procedures for geographical indications originating in third countries.
Amendment 19 #
2022/0089(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) To ensure transparency and uniformity across Member States, it is necessary to establish and maintain an electronic Union register of geographical indications, registered as protected designations of origin or protected geographical indications. The register should provide information to consumers and to those involved in trade. The register should be an electronic database stored within an information system, and should be accessible to the public. This register should enable easy access to the product specifications behind each geographical indication and quality schemes, regardless of whether they are from the EU or third- countries, including those recognised via trade agreements or via the mechanism foreseen in the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications1a. Any EU consumer should likewise be able to access the product specifications of all recognised geographical indications and quality schemes in the EU, including those recognised via a trade agreement or via the multilateral recognition system by the Geneva Act. _________________ 1a https://www.wipo.int/publications/en/detai ls.jsp?id=3983
Amendment 27 #
2022/0089(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) International trade agreements with particular provisions on the protection of designations of origin and geographical indications are of particular importance, as they provide market access and opportunities for economic growth and jobs for both EU and third countries right-holders, while protecting against unfair practices and safeguarding consumer safety and health.
Amendment 28 #
2022/0089(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 b (new)
Recital 16 b (new)
(16b) In order to unlock the full potential of designations of origin and geographical indications in international trade, this Regulation should be complemented with further cooperation and engagement with third countries through trade policy with a view to enhancing legislative frameworks for the protection and enforcement of designation of origin and geographical indications in third country markets, taking due consideration of the level of development of third countries.
Amendment 31 #
2022/0089(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) The Commission should promote the registration of small-scale geographical indications originating in the EU and in third countries, ensuring that the procedures in place do not result in disproportionate burdens nor entail excessive managing costs for those. In order to ensure fair competition and promote international trade, the rules under this Regulation should not therefore create discrimination nor constitute a barrier for potential applicants, particularly producers in the EU and third countries qualifying as micro, small or medium size enterprises.
Amendment 39 #
2022/0089(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) The added value of the geographical indications is based on consumer trust. The system of geographical indications significantly relies on self-control, due diligence and individual responsibility of producers, while it is the role of the competent authorities of the Member States to take the necessary steps to prevent or stop the use of names of products, which are in breach of the rules governing geographical indications. The role of the Commission is to intervene in case of a systemic failure to apply Union law. Geographical indications should be subject to the system of official controls, in line with the principles set out in Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council30 , which should include a system of controls at all stages of production, processing and distribution. Each operator should be subject to a control system that verifies compliance with the product specification. Taking into account that wine is subject to specific controls defined in the sectoral legislation, this Regulation should lay down controls for spirit drinks and agricultural products only. Any geographical indication and quality schemes should be backed-up with robust verification and control systems, regardless of the origin of the product within or outside the Union. _________________ 30 OJ L 95, 7.4.2017, p. 1.
Amendment 45 #
2022/0089(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) Taking into account that a product designated by the geographical indication produced in one Member State might be sold in another Member State, administrative assistance between Member States, as well as with third-countries, should be ensured to allow effective controls and its practicalities should be laid down.
Amendment 61 #
2022/0089(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) producers acting collectively have the necessary powers and responsibilities to manage their geographical indication, including to create value and to respond to societal demands for products resulting from sustainable production in its three dimensions of economic, environmental and social value, and to operate in the marketEuropean single market and international markets;
Amendment 74 #
2022/0089(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The registration and the protection of geographical indications is without prejudice to the obligation of producers to comply with other Union rules, in particular those relating to the placing of products on the market, sanitary and phytosanitary rules, environmental, social and animal welfare rules, the common organisation of the markets, the competition rules and the provision of food information to consumers. Compliance with these rules shall be verified by appropriate controls.
Amendment 78 #
2022/0089(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. An authority designated by a Member State or by a third country may be deemed to be an applicant producer group for the purposes of this Title, with respect to geographical indications of a spirit drink, if it is not feasible for the producers concerned to form a group by reason of their number, geographical location or organisational characteristics. In such case, the application referred to in Article 9(2) shall state those reasons.
Amendment 81 #
2022/0089(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The rules established under this Regulation shall not discriminate nor create barriers for all applicants, particularly for producers in the EU and third countries that qualify as micro, small or medium size enterprises within the meaning of the Annex to Recommendation 2003/361/EC.
Amendment 110 #
2022/0089(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The Commission shall also make public the applicable criteria and steps to decide the list of geographical indications protected under international agreements, in order to allow all interested parties, including small-scale geographical indications and those under 5 years of existence, to request the corresponding inclusion in the relevant list for their protection.
Amendment 111 #
2022/0089(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. In the context of international trade agreements negotiations, the European Commission shall consult recognised producer groups with regard to the protection of their name.
Amendment 161 #
2022/0089(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 3
Article 38 – paragraph 3
3. When performing the controls and enforcement activities provided for in this Title, the responsible competent authorities and product certification bodies in the EU Member States and third countries shall comply with the requirements laid down in Regulation (EU) 2017/625. However, Title VI, Chapter 1, of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 shall not apply to controls of geographical indications.
Amendment 162 #
2022/0089(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 39 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Internal controls in paragraph 2 and third party verification in paragraph 3 will ensure compliance with current sanitary and phytosanitary rules and environmental, social and animal welfare standards.
Amendment 163 #
2022/0089(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 39 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. The authority that will verify the specifications and compliance standards in accordance with paragraphs 3, "3-4" and 6, must have knowledge in environmental matters, and specifically in the control of legality in the use of water.
Amendment 171 #
2022/0089(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 46 – paragraph 1 a (new)
All geographical indications and quality schemes originating in third countries should be backed-up by an equivalent level of verification of compliance and scrutiny to the level applicable to products originating in the EU, regardless of the specific process that has been followed to register or recognise them in the EU.
Amendment 172 #
2022/0089(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 46 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Within the examination of geographical indications from third countries in paragraph 1, the compliance of these third countries with the environmental, health, social and animal welfare regulations contained in the European standards must be demonstrated.
Amendment 173 #
2022/0089(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 46 – paragraph 1 c (new)
The Commission will approve equivalences of third countries with EU Member States once the requirements of paragraph 2 have been met.
Amendment 176 #
2022/0089(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) user satisfaction, from both within and outside the EU.
Amendment 185 #
2022/0089(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 73 – paragraph 10
Article 73 – paragraph 10
10. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 84 supplementing this Regulation by additional rules to provide for appropriate cvertification and accreditation procedures to apply in respect ofof compliance by competent authorities and product certification bodies referred to in paragraphs 2 and 5.
Amendment 244 #
2022/0051(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 273 #
2022/0051(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) the manufacture of textiles, fur, leather and related products (including footwear), and the wholesale trade of textiles, clothing and footwear;
Amendment 275 #
2022/0051(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) agriculture, forestry, fisheries (including aquaculture), the manufacture of food products, and the wholesale trade of agricultural raw materials, live animals, animal products, wood, food, and beverages;
Amendment 279 #
2022/0051(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
(iii) energy, the extraction, transport and handling of mineral resources regardless from where they are extracted (including crude petroleum, natural gas, coal, lignite, metals and metal ores, as well as all other, non-metallic minerals and quarry products), the manufacture of basic metal products, other non-metallic mineral products and fabricated metal products (except machinery and equipment), and the wholesale trade of mineral resources, basic and intermediate mineral products (including metals and metal ores, construction materials, fuels, chemicals and other intermediate products).
Amendment 283 #
2022/0051(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) The company is covered by Regulation (EU) 2021/0104 (CSRD);
Amendment 307 #
2022/0051(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) ‘adverse environmental impact’ means (i) any adverse impact on one of the following environmental categories: (a) climate change mitigation; (b) climate change adaptation; (c) water and marine resources; (d) resource use and circular economy; (e) pollution; (f) biodiversity and ecosystems; (ii) an adverse impact on the environment resulting from the violation of one of the prohibitions and obligations pursuant to the international environmental conventions listed in the Annex, Part II;
Amendment 403 #
2022/0051(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that companies take appropriate measures to identify actual and potential adverse human rights impacts and actual and potential adverse environmental impacts arising from their own operations or those of their subsidiaries and, where related to their value chains, from their established business relationships, in accordance with paragraph 2, 3 and 4.
Amendment 424 #
2022/0051(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall ensure that, for the purposes of identifying the actual and potential adverse impacts referred to in paragraph 1 based on, where appropriate, quantitative and qualitative information, companies are entitled to make use of appropriate resources, including independent reports and information gathered through the complaints procedure provided for in Article 9. Companies shall, where relevant, also carry out consultations with potentially affected groups including workers and other relevant stakeholders to gather information on actual or potential adverse impacts.
Amendment 627 #
2022/0051(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that companies referred to in Article 2(1), point (a), and Article 2(2), point (a, shall adopt a transition plan, whose disclosure is foreseen in Regulation (EU) 2021/0104 (CSRD), sthall adopt at include the plans of the undertaking, including implementing actions and related financial and investment plans, to ensure that theits business model and strategy of the company are compatible with the transition to a sustainable economy and with the limiting of global warming to 1.5 °C in line with the Paris Agreement and the objective of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 as established in Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 (European Climate Law), and where relevant, the exposure of the undertaking to coal, oil and gas-related activities. This plan shall, in particular, identify, on the basis of information reasonably available to the company, the extent to which climate change is a risk for, or an impactnclude a brief description of: (i) the resilience of the undertaking's business model and strategy to risks related to sustainability matters; (ii) the opportunities for the undertaking related to sustainability matters (iii) how the undertaking’s business model and strategy take account of the interests of the undertaking’s stakeholders and of the impacts of the undertaking on sustainability matters (iv) how the undertaking’s strategy has been implemented with regard to sustainability matters; (v) the time-bound targets related to sustainability matters set by the undertaking for scope 1, 2 and where relevant, scope 3 emissions, including where appropriate absolute greenhouse gas emission reduction targets at least for 2030 and 2050, a description of the progress the undertaking has made towards achieving those targets, and a specification of whether the undertaking’s targets related to environmental matters are based on conclusive scientific evidence; (vi) a description of, the company’s operations. role of the administrative, management and supervisory bodies with regard to sustainability matters, and of their expertise and skills to fulfil this role or access to such expertise and skills;
Amendment 641 #
2022/0051(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Amendment 655 #
2022/0051(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that companies duly take into account the fulfilment of the obligations referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 when setting variable remuneration, if variable remuneration is linked to the contribution of a director to the company’s business strategy and long- term interests and sustainability.align at least 20% of directors’ variable remuneration with the achievement of their transition plans and in particular the climate targets and greenhouse gases emissions reduction;
Amendment 658 #
2022/0051(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States shall ensure that directors are responsible for overseeing the obligations set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article.
Amendment 744 #
2022/0051(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that directors of companies referred to in Article 2(1) are responsible for putting in place and overseeing the due diligence actions referred to in Article 4 and in particular the due diligence policy referred to in Article 5 and the implementing actions under Article 15, with due consideration for relevant input from stakeholders and civil society organisations. The directors shall report to the board of directors in that respect.
Amendment 748 #
2022/0051(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that directors take steps to adapt the corporate strategy to take into account the actual and potential adverse impacts identified pursuant to Article 6 and any measures taken pursuant to Articles 7 to 9 and Article 15.
Amendment 61 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Semiconductors are at the core of any digital device: from smartphones and cars, through critical applications and infrastructures in health, energy, communications and automation to most other industry sectors. While semiconductors are essential to the functioning of our modern economy and society, the Union has witnessed unprecedented disruptions in their supply. The current supply shortage is a symptom of permanent and serious structural deficiencies in the Union’s semiconductor value and supply chainresult of panic purchasing, coupled with last- minute order changes or cancellations, supplier shutdowns in Asia, and political instability in parts of the world. The disruptions have exposed long-lasting vulnerabilities in this respect, notably a strong third-country dependency in manufacturing and design of chips.
Amendment 78 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) It is necessary to take measures to build capacity and strengthen the Union’s semiconductor sector in line with Article 173(3) of the Treaty. These measures do not entail the harmonisation of national laws and regulations. In this regard, the Union should reinforce the competitiveness and resilience of the semiconductor technological and industrial base, whilst strengthening the innovation capacity of its semiconductor sector, reducing dependence on a limited number of third country companies and geographies, and strengthening its capacity to design and produce advanced componentnext generation semiconductor technologies. The Chips for Europe Initiative (the ‘Initiative’) should support these aims by bridging the gap between Europe’s advanced research and innovation capabilities and their sustainable industrial exploitation. It should promote capacity building to enable design, production, packaging, testing and systems integration in next generation semiconductor technologies, enhance collaboration among key players across the Union, strengthening Europe's semiconductor supply and value chains, serving key industrial sectors and creating new markets.
Amendment 83 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The achievement of these objectives will be supported by a governance mechanism. At Union level, this Regulation establishes a European Semiconductor Board, composed of representatives of the Member States, the relevant semiconductor industry actors and research organisations, and chaired by the Commission. The European Semiconductor Board will provide advice to and assist the Commission on specific questions, including the consistent application of this Regulation, facilitating cooperation among Member States and exchanging information on issues relating to this Regulation. The European Semiconductor Board should hold separate meetings for its tasks under the different chapters of this Regulation. The different meetings may include different compositions of the high-level representatives and the Commission may establish subgroups.
Amendment 91 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Given the globalised nature of the semiconductor supply chain, international cooperation with third partner countries is an important element to achieve a resilience of the Union’s semiconductor ecosystem. The actions taken under this Regulation should also enable the Union to play a stronger role, as a centre of excellence, in a better functioning global, interdependent semiconductors ecosystem. The Commission, assisted by the European Semiconductor Board, should cooperate and build partnerships with third partner countries with a view to seeking solutions to address, to the extent possible, disruptions of the semiconductor supply chain.
Amendment 92 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) The Commission, on behalf of the Union, shall pursue cooperation with strategic partners such as the United States, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan and other like-minded partners, with a view to strengthening the semiconductor supply chain and addressing future supply chain disruptions through a 'Chips Diplomacy Initiative'. To this end, Commission should promote international cooperation with strategic partners through future investment and trade agreements, the EU-US and EU-India Trade and Technology Councils, as well as relevant international fora, where the strengthening of the semiconductor supply chain and addressing future supply chain disruptions should be a key priority. In addition, where necessary, the Commission should enter into a dialogue, consultations or cooperation framework with relevant third countries with a view to seeking solutions to address supply chain disruptions or third country decisions that could cause such disruptions, such as those related to extraterritorial export restrictions, in line with international obligations. This may involve coordination in relevant international fora or other diplomatic measures, while ensuring robust engagement with the stakeholder community.
Amendment 107 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Integrated Production Facilities and Open EU Foundries should provide semiconductor manufacturing capabilities, or manufacturing capabilities in material and/or equipment exclusively used in semiconductor manufacturing that are “first-of-a-kind” in the Union and contribute to the security of supply and to a resilient ecosystem in the internal market. The qualifying factor for the production of a first-of-a-kind facility could be with regard to the technology node, substrate material, such as silicon carbide and gallium nitride, and other product innovation that can offer better performance, process technology or energy and environmental performance. A facility of a comparable capability on an industrial scale should not yet substantively be present or committed to be built within the Union, excluding facilities for research and development or small-scale production sites.
Amendment 108 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Where an Open EU Foundry offers production capacity to undertakings not related to the operator of the facility, the Open EU Foundry should establish, implement and maintain adequate and effective functional separation in order to prevent the exchange of confidential information between internal and external production. This should apply to any information gained in the design and in the front-end or back-end manufacturing processes including trade secrets or content protected by intellectual property rights.
Amendment 113 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) In light of the structural deficienciescomplexity of the semiconductor supply chain and the resulting risks of future shortages, this Regulation provides instruments for a coordinated approach to monitoring and effectively tackling possible market disruptions.
Amendment 115 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) Due to the complex, quickly evolving and interlinked semiconductor value chains with various actors, a coordinated approach to regular monitoring is necessary to increase the understanding of the value chain as well as the ability to mitigate risks that may negatively affect the supply of semiconductors. The Commission and Member States should monitor the semiconductor value chain focusing on early warning indicators and the availability and integrity of the services and goods provided by key market actors, in such a way that it would not represent an excessive administrative burden for undertakings.
Amendment 119 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) Any relevant findings, including information provided by relevant stakeholders and industry associations, shFindings that are relevant for the purpose of mitigating risks and/or signalling disruptions in the supply chain could be provided to the European Semiconductor Board to allow for a regular exchange of information between high- level representatives of Member States and for integration of the information into a monitoring overview of the semiconductor value chains.
Amendment 126 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) As part of the monitoring, national competent authorities should also do a mapping of undertakings operating in the Union along the semiconductor supply chain established in their national territory and notify this information to the Commissionthe European Semiconductor Board should do a long-term mapping of the dynamics, strengths and weaknesses of the semiconductor value chain, including a holistic understanding of the market, the barriers to entry and technology characteristics. Once complete, the mapping could be updated and revised every six months.
Amendment 128 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) In order to facilitate effective monitoring, in-depth assessment of the risks associated with different stages of the semiconductor value chain is needed, including on the origins and sources of supplies beyond the Union. Such risks may be related to critical inputs and equipment for the industry, including digital products that may be vulnerable, possible impact of counterfeit semiconductors, manufacturing capacities and other risks that may disrupt, compromise or negatively affect the supply chain. Those risks could include supply chains with a single point of failure or which are otherwise highly concentrated. Other relevant factors could include the availability of substitutes or alternative sources for critical inputs and resilient and sustainable transport. The Commission should, assisted by the European Semiconductor Board and taking also into account information received from the main user categories, develop a Union level risk assessment. Moreover, appropriate measures, procedures and remedies must be provided to ensure the availability of civil redress against the unauthorized acquisition or use of trade secrets or copyrighted works embedded in semiconductors.
Amendment 131 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37 a (new)
Recital 37 a (new)
(37 a) In order to increase the Union’s global role in the semiconductors ecosystem and its value chain, due consideration must be paid to the demand for rare earths and critical raw materials and gases. Member States and the Commission should ensure that the Union does not create a new dependency, but rather a sustainable supply chain, in line with the Statement on Critical Raw Materials Act published following the State of the European Union in September 2022.
Amendment 137 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
Recital 44
(44) Close cooperation between the Commission and the Member States, Member States industry and research stakeholders, and coordination of any national measures taken with regard to the semiconductor supply chain is indispensable during the crisis stage with a view to addressing disruptions with the necessary coherence, resiliency and effectiveness. To this end, the European Semiconductor Board should hold extraordinary meetings as necessary. Any measures taken should be strictly limited to the duration period of the crisis stage.
Amendment 143 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46
Recital 46
(46) A number of sectors are critical for the proper functioning of the internal market. Those critical sectors are the sectors listed in the Annex of the Commission proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the resilience of critical entities61 . For the purposes of this Regulation, defence and other activities that are relevant for public safety and security should be additionally considered as a critical sector. Certain measures should only be enacted fur the purpose of securing supply to critical sectors in a crisis stage. The Commission mayshould limit the emergency measures to certain of these sectors or to certain parts of them when the semiconductor crisis has disturbed or is threatening to disturb their operation. _________________ 61 COM(2020) 829. 16.12.2020.
Amendment 157 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59
Recital 59
(59) In order to ensure trustful and constructive cooperation of competent authorities at Union and national level, all parties involved in the application of this Regulation should respect the confidentiality of information and data, including trade secrets or content protected by intellectual property rights, obtained in carrying out their tasks. The Commission and the national competent authorities, their officials, servants and other persons working under the supervision of these authorities as well as officials and civil servants of other authorities of the Member States should not disclose information acquired or exchanged by them pursuant to this Regulation and of the kind covered by the obligation of professional secrecy. This should also apply to the European Semiconductor Board and the Semiconductor Committee established in this Regulation. Where appropriate, the Commission should be able to adopt implementing acts to specify the practical arrangements for the treatment of confidential information, including trade secrets or content protected by intellectual property rights, in the context of information gathering.
Amendment 158 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59 a (new)
Recital 59 a (new)
(59 a) Innovative businesses are increasingly exposed to unlawful or anticompetitive practices aimed at misappropriating intellectual property and trade secrets, such as theft, unauthorised copying, industrial espionage or the breach of confidentiality requirements from outside the Union, particularly in high-technology fields like the semiconductor sector. Intellectual property theft or the unlawful use of trade secrets in the semiconductor sector could compromise the objectives of the Chips Act by inhibiting the ability of private holders of intellectual property to obtain legitimate first-mover returns from their innovation-related efforts and thus diminish incentives for private investment. In the absence of the effective enforcement of the existing rules for the protection of intellectual property in third countries, incentives to engage in innovation-related activity beyond the borders of the internal market could therefore be undermined. This Regulation should therefore ensure the effective enforcement of intellectual property law in the semiconductor sector, in full respect of Directives (EU) 2016/9431a and 2004/48/EC1b of the European Parliament and of the Council. Furthermore, it introduces stricter terms for beneficiaries for engaging in significant transactions in third countries with an intellectual property theft programme directed at the Union of a Member State.
Amendment 159 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 62
Recital 62
(62) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission as regards the selection of ECICs and as regards the procedure for establishing and defining the tasks of competence centres and the procedure for establishing the network, so that the objectives of the Initiative are achieved. Furthermore, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission as regards activating the crisis stage in a semiconductor crisis, to allow a rapid and coordinated response, and for specifying the practical arrangements for the treatment of confidential information, including trade secrets or content protected by intellectual property rights. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council64 of the European Parliament and of the Council. _________________ 64 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers, (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13).
Amendment 163 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘semiconductor supply chain’ means the system of activities, organisations, actors, technology, information, resources and services involved in the production of semiconductors, including raw materials, manufacturing equipment, design, fabrication, assembly, testing and packaging, packaging, and advanced packaging, including raw materials and gases;
Amendment 165 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) ‘first-of-a-kind facility’ means an industrial facility capable of semiconductor manufacturing, including front-end or back-end, or both, or capable of manufacturing materials or equipment exclusively used in semiconductor manufacturing, that is not substantively already present or committed to be built within the Union, for instance with regard to the technology node, substrate material, such as silicon carbide and gallium nitride, and other product innovation that can offer better performance, process innovation or energy and environmental performance;
Amendment 167 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15
(15) ‘key market actors’ means undertakings in the Union semiconductor sectorupply chain, the reliable functioning of which is essential for the semiconductor supply chain;
Amendment 170 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16
(16) ‘critical sector’ means any sector referred to in the Annex of the Commission proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the resilience of critical entities, the defence sector and other activities that are relevant for public safety and security defence sector;
Amendment 173 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)
(16 a) ‘crisis’ means a serious and unforeseen event which has a severe impact on the Union and substantially endangers or restricts the security, safety and the public health and alters the normal functioning of society and of the economy, and requires exceptional measures in order to supply the population with critical necessities;
Amendment 175 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17
(17) ‘crisis-relevant product’ means semiconductors, intermediate products and critical raw materials and gases required to produce semiconductors or intermediate products, that are materially affected by the semiconductor crisis or of strategic importance to remedy the semiconductor crisis or economic effects thereof;
Amendment 191 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – point 3
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – point 3
(3) accelerating investment in the field of semiconductor manufacturing technologies and chip design and to leveraging funding from both the public and the private sectors, while increasing the security of supply and intellectual property protection for the whole semiconductor value chain.
Amendment 207 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall designate candidate competence centres in accordance with its national procedures, administrative and institutional structures through an open and competitive process. The Commission shall, by means of implementingdelegated acts, set the procedure for establishing competence centres, including selection criteria, and further tasks and functions of the centres with respect to the implementation of the actions under the Initiative, the procedure for establishing the network as well to adopt decisions on the selection of entities forming the network. Those implementingdelegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 33(2).
Amendment 208 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Integrated Production Facilities are first-of-a-kind semiconductor design and manufacturing facilities, including front- end or back-end, or both, or capable of manufacturing materials or equipment exclusively used in semiconductor manufacturing in the Union that contribute to the security of supply for the internal market.
Amendment 228 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The Commission, in cooperation with Member States, shall carry out regular monitoring of the semiconductor value chain. In particular, they shall:
Amendment 233 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 235 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission, in cooperation with Member States, shall invite the main users of semiconductors and other relevant stakeholders to provide information regarding significant fluctuations in demand and known disruptions of their supply chain. To facilitate the exchange of information, Member States shall provide for a mechanism and administrative set-up for these updates.
Amendment 237 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The Commission shall provide for standardised and secure means for the information collection and processing for the purpose of paragraph 1, with due regard to minimising the administrative burden for SMEs.
Amendment 238 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. NThe Commission, in cooperation with national competent authorities designated pursuant to Article 26(1), may request information from representative organisations of undertakings or individual undertakings operating along the semiconductor supply chain where necessary and proportionate for the purpose of paragraph 1. National competent authoritiThey will provide for standardised and secure means for the information collection and proces sin such caseg for the purpose of paragraph 1, and will pay particular attention to SMEs to minimise administrative burden resulting from the request and will privilege digital solutions for obtaining such information. Any information obtained pursuant to this paragraph shall be treated in compliance with the confidentiality obligations set out in Article 27.
Amendment 242 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 – point a – point 1 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 5 – point a – point 1 a (new)
(1 a) coordinating with stakeholders of the semiconductor value chain with a view to of identifying, preparing and operationalising preventive measures to mitigate shortages and choke points that would prevent escalation towards a crisis stage;
Amendment 244 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) enter into consultations or cooperation, on behalf of the Union, with relevant third countries with a view to seeking cooperative solutions to address supply chain disruptions or third country decisions, such as those related to extraterritorial export restrictions, that could cause such disruptions, in compliance with international obligations. This may involve, where appropriate, coordination in relevant international fora or other diplomatic measures while ensuring robust engagement with the stakeholder community.
Amendment 251 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall, after consulting develop a list of early warning indicators in cooperation with the European Semiconductor Board, assess with a view to identifying risks that may disrupt, compromise or negatively affect the supply of semiconductors (Union risk assessment). In the Union risk assessment, the Commission shall identify early warning indicators.
Amendment 253 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall review the Union risk assessment including the early warning indicators as necessary.
Amendment 254 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
3. When monitoring the semiconductor value chain pursuant to Article 15, Member States shall monitor the early warning indicators identified by the Commission, and the European Semiconductor Board.
Amendment 261 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. A semiconductor crisis shall be considered to occur, as defined in article 2(1)(16a), when there are serious disruptions in the supply of semiconductors leading to significant shortages, which:
Amendment 263 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) entail significant delays or significant negative effects on one or more important economic sectorcritical sectors or essential services in the Union, or
Amendment 265 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. Where an assessment of the Commission provides concrete, serious, and reliable evidence of a semiconductor crisis, the Commission may, after consulting the European Semiconductor Board, activate the crisis stage by means of implementing acts in accordance with Article 33(2). The duration of the activation shall be specified in the implementing act. WThere, in view of the scope and gravity of the semiconductor crisis, duly justified imperative grounds of urgency so require, the procedure provided for in Article 33(3) shall apply to implementing acts adopted pursuant to this Article Commission shall report on a regular basis to the European Semiconductor Board.
Amendment 274 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall, after consulting the European Semiconductor Board, request representative organisations of undertakings or, if necessary, individual undertakings operating along the semiconductor supply chain to inform the Commission about their production capabilities, production capacities, current primary disruptions and provide other existing data. The requested information shall be limited to what is the minimum necessary to assess the nature of the semiconductor crisis or to identify and assess potential mitigation or emergency measures at national or Union level. The Commission shall substantiate its targeted requests for sensitive and business confidential data and shall keep them to the minimum. The Commission shall develop the request for information in cooperation with the European Semiconductor Board. The Commission shall provide for secure means for the information collection and processing that ensures confidentiality, business secrecy and cybersecurity with due regard to minimising the administrative burden for SMEs.
Amendment 276 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2
2. The request for information shall state its legal basis, be proportionate in terms of the granularity and volume of the data and frequency of access to the data requested, have regard for the legitimate aims of the undertaking, take into account the protection of trade secrets and business sensitive information and the cost and effort required to make the data available, and set out the time limit within which the information is to be provided. It shall also indicate the penalties provided for in Article 28.
Amendment 279 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. Where necessary and proportionate to ensure the operation of all or certain critical sectors, the Commission may oblige Integrated Production Facilities and Open EU Foundries that have received public financial support to accept and prioritise an order of crisis-relevant products (‘priority rated order’). The obligation shall take precedence over any performance obligation under private or public law.
Amendment 281 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. The obligation under paragraph 1 can also be imposed to other semiconductor undertakings which have accepted such possibility in the context of receiving public financial support.
Amendment 284 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 4
Article 21 – paragraph 4
4. The obligations under paragraph 1, 2 and 3 shall be enacted by the Commission via decision. The decision shall be takena last resort measure taken after consulting the European Semiconductor Board, in accordance with all applicable Union legal obligations, having regard to the circumstances of the case, including the principles of necessity and proportionality. The decision shall in particular have regard foronly be made when all other measures have been exhausted and in particular have regard for the preventive measures taken by the critical sector requesting the priority order, and the legitimate aims of the undertaking concerned and the cost and effort required for any change in production sequence. In its decision, the Commission shall state the legal basis of the priority rated order, fix the time-limit within which the order is to be performed, and, where applicable, specify the product and quantity, and state the penalties provided for in Article 28 for non- compliance with the obligation. The priority rated order shall be placed at fair and reasonable price.
Amendment 290 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) discussing and preparing, with involvement of key market actors, the identification of specific sectors and technologies with potential high social impact and respective security significance in need of certification for trusted products;
Amendment 292 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(e a) creating and regularly updating the long- term mapping of the dynamics in, as well as strengths and weaknesses of the semiconductor value chain in the Union. This mapping exercise may help the Chips Act to set targets, allowing for more focused investments in capability gaps.
Amendment 293 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – point e b (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – point e b (new)
(e b) providing advice and assisting the Commission with regard to developing consistent guidelines on how to best protect, in the context of this Regulation, confidential information, including trade secrets or content protected by intellectual property rights, from unlawful access that risks intellectual property theft or industrial espionage;
Amendment 297 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. The European Semiconductor Board shall be composed of representatives of the Member States, and three representatives of the Industrial Alliance on Processors and Semiconductor Technologies, and shall be chaired by a representative of the Commission.
Amendment 299 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 4
Article 24 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission may establish standing or temporary sub-groups for the purpose of examining specific questions. Where appropriate, the Commission mayshall invite organisations within the Union and from partner countries representing the interests of the semiconductor industry, including the Industrial Alliance on Processors and Semiconductor Technologies and users of semiconductors at Union level, to participate in such sub- groups in the capacity of observeras observers that enjoy speaking rights, but no voting rights. A sub-group including Union Research and Technology Organisations shall be established for the purpose of examining specific aspects on strategic technology directions and reporting on this to the European Semiconductor Board.
Amendment 302 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4
Article 25 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall involve industry and civil society stakeholders in their respective role, meaning that the Commission may appoint observers to take part in the meetings, as appropriate. The Commission may invite experts with specific expertise, including from relevant stakeholder organisations, such as the Industrial Alliance for Processors and Semiconductor Technologies, with respect to a subject matter on the agenda to take part in the meetings of the European Semiconductor Board on an ad hoc basis. The Commission may facilitate exchanges between the European Semiconductor Board and other Union bodies, offices, agencies and advisory groups. The Commission shall invite a representative from the European Parliament as an observer to the European Semiconductor Board. The Commission shall ensure the participation of relevant other Union institutions and bodies as observers to the European Semiconductor Board with respect to meetings concerning Chapter IV on monitoring and crisis response. Observers and experts shall not have voting rights and shall notbut may be invited to participate in the formulation of opinions, recommendations or advice of the European Semiconductor Board and its sub-groups.
Amendment 304 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 5
Article 25 – paragraph 5
5. The European Semiconductor Board shall take the necessary measures to ensure the safe handling and processing of confidential information, including trade secrets or content protected by intellectual property rights.
Amendment 309 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission and the national competent authorities, their officials, servants and other persons working under the supervision of these authorities as well as officials and civil servants of other authorities of the Member States shall not disclose information acquired or exchanged by them pursuant to this Regulation and of the kind covered by the obligation of professional secrecy. They shall respect the confidentiality of information and data obtained in carrying out their tasks and activities in such a manner as to protect in particular any intellectual property rights and sensitive business information orand trade secrets. They shall take appropriate technical and organisational measures to preserve the confidentiality of sensitive business information and trade secrets. This obligation shall apply to all representatives of Member States, key market actors observers, experts and other participants attending meetings of the European Semiconductor Board pursuant to Article 23 and the members of the Committee pursuant to Article 33(1).
Amendment 311 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2
Article 27 – paragraph 2
Amendment 314 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3
Article 27 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission may adopt implementing acts, as necessary following experience gained in information gathering, to specify the practical arrangements for the treatment of confidential information, including trade secrets or content protected by intellectual property rights, in the context of exchange of information pursuant to this Regulation. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 33(2).
Amendment 315 #
2022/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 a (new)
Article 27 a (new)
Article 27 a IP-Theft Guardrails 1. Each undertaking receiving Union funds under this Regulation (beneficiary) shall enter into an agreement with the Commission that, for a duration of 10 years, precludes the beneficiary from engaging in any significant transactions, as defined in that agreement, involving the material expansion of semiconductor manufacturing or R&D capacity in a third country with an intellectual property theft programme directed at the Union or a Member State. This shall not apply to significant transactions that predominantly serves the market of a third country, or to existing facilities, equipment or R&D of a beneficiary intended for manufacturing legacy semiconductors. 2. During the term of agreement, the beneficiary shall notify the Commission of any planned significant transactions. The Commission shall decide whether this constitutes a breach of the agreement, and shall notify the beneficiary. In case of a breach, the Commission will first propose and agree on conditions with the beneficiary for the mitigation of risks concerning intellectual property theft. Im lieu of an agreement, the Commissions shall request evidence that the planned significant transaction has ceased or has been abandoned. If the beneficiary fails to cease or abandon a breach, the Commission shall recover the full amount of the Union funds provided to the beneficiary and may impose fines. Any information obtained pursuant to this paragraph shall be treated in compliance with the confidentiality obligations set out in Article 27.
Amendment 20 #
2022/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) In order to help Union funding for security research to develop its full potential and address the needs of drugs policy, the Agency should assist the Commission in identifying key research themes, and in drawing up and implementing the Union framework programmes for research and innovation that are relevant to the Agency’s objectives. Where the Agency assists the Commission in identifying key research themes, and in drawing up and implementing a Union framework programme, it should not receive funding from that programme in order to avoid a potentialand take all necessary measures to avoid conflicts of interest. Finally, the Agency should participate in Union-wide initiatives addressing research and innovation to ensure that technologies necessary for its activities are developed and available for use. Planned research and innovation activities should be set out in the single programming document containing the Agency's multiannual and annual work programme.
Amendment 23 #
2022/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)
Recital 27 a (new)
(27 a) In order to ensure the independent functioning and integrity of the Agency, the Management Board should adopt practical arrangements for the prevention and management of conflicts of interest, giving due consideration to the recommendations of the European Ombudsman. Those arrangements should ensure in particular that senior representatives of the Agency do not undermine its integrity during or after their term of office.
Amendment 24 #
2022/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) The Agency should be properlyvided with the necessary human and financial resourceds to carry out its tasks andfulfil the objectives, tasks and responsibilities assigned to it under this regulation. It should be granted an autonomous budget. It should be mainly financed by a contribution from the general budget of the Union, with the necessary appropriations drawn exclusively from unallocated margins under the relevant heading of the multiannual financial framework and/or through the mobilisation of the relevant special instruments. The Union budgetary procedure should be applicable as far as the Union contribution and any other subsidies chargeable to the general budget of the Union are concerned. The auditing of accounts should be undertaken by the Court of Auditors of the European Union.
Amendment 26 #
2022/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. The Agency shall assist the Commission and the Member States in identifying key research themes, and in drawing up and implementing the Union framework programmes for research and innovation activities that are relevant to achieve its general and specific tasks set out in Articles 4 and 5. Where the Agency assists the Commission in identifying key research themes, drawing up and implementing a Union framework programme, the Agency shall not receive funding from that programme. The Agency shall take all necessary measures to avoid conflicts of interest.
Amendment 27 #
2022/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. The Agency shall proactively monitor and contribute to research and innovation activities to achieve its general and specific tasks set out in Articles 4 and 5, support related activities of Member States, and implement its research and innovation activities regarding matters covered by this Regulation, including the development, training, testing and validation of algorithms for the development of tools. The Agency shall disseminate the results of that research to the European Parliament, to the Member States and to the Commission in accordance with Article 49.
Amendment 28 #
2022/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point n
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point n
(n) adopt its rules of procedure, including practical arrangements for the prevention and management of conflicts of interest;
Amendment 31 #
2022/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 1
1. The Scientific Committee shall consist of at most fifteen scientists appointed by the Management Board in view of their scientific excellence and their independence, following the publication of a call for expression of interest in the Official Journal of the European Union. The selection procedure shall ensure that the specialist fields of the members of the Scientific Committee cover the most relevant fields linked to the objectives of the Agency and shall pay due attention to gender balance.
Amendment 32 #
2022/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
By 15 December of each year, the Management Board shall adopt a draft single programming document containing multi-annual and annual programming as well as all the documents listed in Article 32 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/71565 , based on a draft put forward by the Executive Director, after consulting the Scientific Committee, taking into account the opinion of the Commission, and in relation to multiannual programming after consulting the European Parliament. It shall forward if the Management Board decides not to take into account elements of the opinion of the Commission or of the Scientific Committee, it shall provide a thorough justification. The obligation to provide a thorough justification shall also apply to the elements raised by the European Parliament when it is consulted. The Management Board shall forward the single programming document to the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission by 31 January of the following year. _________________ 65 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council, (OJ L 122, 10.5.2019, p. 1).
Amendment 33 #
2022/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 35 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Annual or multi-annual programming shall include the information about the implementation of the international cooperation framework referred to in Article 20 and the actions linked to this strategy. It shall also include the Agency's planned research and innovation activities referred to in Article 21.
Amendment 34 #
2022/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 36 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(a a) The amount and origin of any revenue referred to in points (b) and (d) of the first sub-paragraph of this paragraph shall be included in the annual accounts of the Agency and clearly detailed in the annual report on the Agency's budgetary and financial management referred to in Article 40(2).
Amendment 35 #
2022/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 2
Article 43 – paragraph 2
2. The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Management Board, from a list of candidates proposed by the Commission, following an open and transparent selection procedure. The Commission shall pay due attention to gender balance when drawing up the list of candidates.
Amendment 14 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas European integration represents the aspirations of citizens of North Macedonia towards democracy and prosperity and serves as a powerful catalyst for reforms; whereas the prospect of North Macedonia’s merit-based membership is in the Union’s own political, security and economic interests;
Amendment 25 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas the EU must provide a clear pathway for countries seeking to join the EU;
Amendment 41 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the EU remains fully committed to supporting North Macedonia’s strategic choice of European integration, based on the rule of law and good neighbourly relations, and continues being by far the biggest trade and investment partner and the largest provider of financial assistance to the country;
Amendment 47 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas malign foreign direct and proxy interference and disinformation aim to sow discord, violence, inter-ethnic tensions and to destabilise the whole region;
Amendment 52 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reiterates its clear support for North Macedonia’s democratic transformation, underpinned by its strategic orientation and unwavering commitment to European integration along, with good neighbourly relations and regional cooperation;
Amendment 65 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls the need to upholdaccelerate the pace and strengthen the credibility of European integration by promptly openofficially starting accession negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia as soon as possible, given that both countries have fulfilled the necessary conditions and delivered sustained results across, including across the areas of the fundamental areas;
Amendment 73 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Recalls the transformative nature of the accession negotiations to be conducted under the revised enlargement methodology within a broader strategic context, including malicious activities seeking to undermine the political stability and European integration of the Western Balkan countries;
Amendment 76 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Commends North Macedonia on its steady progress on the path towards EU membership, its commitment to multiculturalism and inter-ethnic harmony, and its continued positive bilateral engagementengagement to resolve bilateral issues; welcomes the strategic approach towards the EU-related reforms under the “Europe at Home” agenda and the National Plan for Adoption of the acquis;
Amendment 85 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underscores that the pace of the EU accession is determined by the progress on the due functioning of democratic institutions, grounded in the rule of law, good governance and fundamental rights; urges North Macedonia to sustain and intensify efforts to strengthen the rule of law and judicial independence, counter corruption, reform its public administration and consolidate media freedom;
Amendment 99 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Reaffirms the need to maintain constructive engagement with and a broad cross-party consensus on EU-related reforms, by; underlines the need to further strengthening the legislative, oversight and budgetary capacities of the Assembly of North Macedonia (Sobranie); urges lawmakers to swiftly implement the commitments to revise its rules of procedure, made under the Jean Monnet Dialogue process;
Amendment 107 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses the need to finalise the electoral reform in a timely fashline with the outstanding OSCE/ODIHR recommendations;
Amendment 112 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls for the continued modernisation ofreform towards a merit-based public administration, streamlined intra-service coordination and improved local governancewith improved lines of accountability, streamlined intra-service coordination on the EU integration and related reforms and improved local governance; acknowledges steps taken to enhance efficiency and quality of services and eliminate corruption through digitalisation;
Amendment 116 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the implementation of the 2021 population census, which should lead to an improved evidence-based decision-making and expects the publication of its results soon;
Amendment 128 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the proposed amendments to the penal code and cCalls for the implementation of measures that increase the safety of media professionals and tackle attempts to intimidate them; notes the need to improve working conditions of journalists in order to ensure quality journalism;
Amendment 149 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Notes the improvements in ensuring women’s rights and gender- responsive policies; welcomes the adoption of the law aimed at preventing violence against women and domestic violence and encourages the alignment of the penal code with the Istanbul Convencountry to enhance the implementation of the national action plan for the implementation of the Istanbul Convention’s provisions; acknowledges the amendments to the law on the rights of the child and the completion of deinstitutionalisation;
Amendment 156 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Encourages ongoing steps to build trust in inter-community relationing further trust among communities and the functioning of a multi-ethnic society and democracy, while recalling the importance of upholding the rights of non-majorityall communities and tackling all instances of discrimination; encourages the Government to ensure equal constitutional protection of rights of all ethnic communities’ through appropriate constitutional and legislative amendments;
Amendment 199 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls foron the EU to boost its support for humanitarian assistance and border protection in the region; reiterates its calls for North Macedonia to improve migration management and, to be conducted in full respect of the fundamental rights and welcomes international cooperation to fight people smuggling; reiterates its calls on the country to put in place a proper migration management and registration system and to improve reception conditions;
Amendment 206 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. UWhile acknowledging the progress made, underlines the need to push forward the rule of law reform as a backbone of a democratic transformation, ensuring legal certainty, transparency, access to justice and non-discrimination;
Amendment 212 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Recalls that the updates to the penal code should cover, inter alia, the provisions on economic crime and disinformationviolence against women, the economic crime, money laundering, corruption, asset confiscation and dissemination of disinformation, step up fighting organised crime, including illegal timber cutting;
Amendment 214 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Emphasises the need to advance the judicial reform, the independence of the judiciary and the functioning of bodies that ensure its self-governance; , strengthening institutional independence, funding, quality, coordination and transparency of the judiciary and the functioning of bodies that ensure its self-governance; urges political forces to swiftly agree on appointing Constitutional court judges to ensure its functionality;
Amendment 216 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Welcomes the considerable progress made and supports the measures enforced in countering corruption and organised crime under the ‘Action21’ anti- corruption plan, including thought proactive investigations by the specialised Commission (SCPC) and Prosecutor (OCCPO), prioritising convictions and confiscations of criminal assets in high- level cases; calls on the Member States to enhance cross-border judicial cooperation with the Western Balkan countries in criminal matters;
Amendment 219 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Encourages the finalisation of the security and intelligence sector reform; calls for the whistle-blower protection mechanism to be updated and the lobbying law to be implemented effectively measures, ensuring its independence and a meaningful oversight; calls for the whistle-blower protection mechanism, improving implementation of the EU Directive and the Council of Europe Recommendation on whistle-blowers and an effective implementation of the newly- amended lobbying law;
Amendment 233 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Welcomes the sustained progress made so far, which should lead to systemic improvements in tackling the trafficking of humans, drugs, firearms and goods, along with cybercrime and surveillance, violent crime, extremism and terrorist threats; urges North Macedonia to strengthen its resilience to hybrid threats and fake new, disinformation and fake news; commends the ongoing bilateral and international co-operation on dismantling transnational crime networks, including with international and the EU justice and home affairs agencies, covering the intensified action against the trafficking of humans, drugs and illegal weapons; deplores cyber- attacks conducted against the country's institutions;
Amendment 243 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Recommends that North Macedonia continue to pursue steps to improve the business climate and infrastructure under the Growth Acceleration Financing Plan, combat tax evasion, modernise education, broaden social security coverage and advance the digital transformation, reform the energy and transport markets, in addition to short-term measures mitigating the impacts of pandemics and rising energy and food prices;
Amendment 246 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
Amendment 249 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Encourages North Macedonia to continue harnessing the potential offered by digitalisation for modernising administrative, electoral, judicial, social, health, fiscal and economic processes, increasing transparency and accountability and tackling corruption and informal economy; underlines the need to step up EU support for the rule of law, sustainable green growth, biodiversity, innovation, competitiveness, property rights and the reversal of the brain drain and demographic decline; underlines the need to boost investment in youth empowerment and inclusion, along with measures to reduce high levels of youth unemployment;
Amendment 254 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Recalls that EU funding is based on strict conditionalityunder the Pre-Accession Instrument (IPA III) and the Economic and Investment plan for the Western Balkans is based on strict conditionality; and should be modulated to address fundamental reform areas; underlines the need to improve visibility of the EU funding;
Amendment 263 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Welcomes North Macedonia’s updated climate pledges of a net 82% greenhouse gas emissions reduction by 2030; recalls that additional efforts are needed to meet the targets for energy efficiency, renewable energy, security of supply and emission reductions; urges the authorities to align environment and climate change legislation with the EU acquis and to ensure its enforcementEU to intensify its support to counter the reversal of a sustainable transition from coal in the face of the global energy crunch; urges the authorities to align environment and climate change legislation with the EU acquis and to ensure its enforcement; acknowledges increasing alignment with the EU’s third energy package and urges to finalise unbundling of the gas transmission and to implement the energy efficiency legislation;
Amendment 277 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Urges the country to step up efforts to upgrade transport and energy infrastructure and regional connectivity, including rail and road corridors VIII and X and gas and electricity interconnectors with neighbouring countries;
Amendment 294 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. Welcomes North Macedonia’s continued commitment to Euro-Atlantic security; commends the country’s increasing alignment with the EU’s foreign, security and defence policy and invites it to align itself with the restrictive measures related to Russia; welcomes its continued contributions to EU crisis management missions ; welcomes its continued contributions to EU crisis management missions and NATO-led operations; commends a swift alignment to the sanctions against the Russian aggression in Ukraine, increasing its foreign policy alignment to 100%, including with moves to end broadcasting of Russian state-owned and state-backed propaganda operationsutlets, ban entry into its airspace;
Amendment 313 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Welcomes the ongoing process of historical reconciliationsettlement with neighbouring countries; , embodied by the Prespa agreement with Greece and the Treaty on Good Neighbourly Relations with Bulgaria;
Amendment 321 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
Paragraph 47
47. Strongly welcomes the political impetus for a renewed dialogue between Bulgaria and North Macedonia andleading to a settlement on a short name notified to the United Nations; encourages the partners to accelerate engagement in good faith in order to reachkick-start accession negotiations by resolving pending bilateral issues contained in the so-called 4+1 measures, to be sufficiently covered and progressively addressed through the Negotiating Framework; urges the partners to strive sincerely to speedily reaching an acceptable compromise, thereby bringing societies closer together by enabling a common future in the EU;
Amendment 327 #
2021/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47 a (new)
Paragraph 47 a (new)
47 a. Calls once again upon all regional political leaders to set up the Regional Commission tasked with establishing the facts about all victims of war crimes and other human rights violations committed on the territory of the former Yugoslavia (RECOM), building upon the significant work carried out by the Coalition for RECOM;
Amendment 21 #
2021/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that all 33 screened chapters have been opened, but regrets that none have been closed since 2017; encourages Montenegro to continue to specifically focus on meeting the interim benchmarks in Chapters 23 and 24 and thereafter on closing chapters;
Amendment 32 #
2021/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls on all political forces to overcome the current political crisis in the country, with a view to building a strong pro-European and democratic platform that can ensure the necessary political stability and reduce political polarization and radicalization;
Amendment 35 #
2021/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes the protests against possible minority government organised by the Democratic Front and strongly condemns the support expressed for the Russian Federation, by a rather small group of people, on the day of the start of Russian aggression against Ukraine; recalls Russia’s persistent interest in destabilising the country; welcomes Montenegro's adoption of its own temporary protection mechanism for persons fleeing Ukraine, granting them the right to stay in the country for the duration of one year;
Amendment 46 #
2021/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Regrets that key positions in negotiating structures have remained vacant for a long time; urges the authorities to re-establish a fully functional negotiating structure as soon as possible; welcomes the efforts in consolidating and upgrading the negotiating structure in 2021 and calls on all political forces to maintain the accession process as a national political priority;
Amendment 52 #
2021/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes Montenegro’s continued and full alignment with EU Common Foreign and Security Policy, including its announcement offull support for the latest EU sanctions against Russia, and its active participation in EU Common Security and Defence Policy missions and operations;
Amendment 61 #
2021/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Encourages Montenegro to make best use of the EU funds available under the Pre-Accession Instrument (IPA III) and the Economic and Investment plan for the Western Balkans, in order to strengthen institution-building and foster economic and democratic development, especially in the areas of rule of law, fundamental freedoms and wellbeing of its citizens;
Amendment 69 #
2021/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is deeply concerned by the continuing political tensions between and within the executive and legislative powers, and by the boycott of the parliament, which continues to slow down the reform process; calls on all parties to engage in constructive political dialogue aimed at overcoming the current political crisis;
Amendment 75 #
2021/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Welcomes the appointment of a new Prosecutorial Council in December 2021 including representatives of NGOs, which is a novelty in the Montenegrin system; welcomes the appointment of judges of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals in March 2022; calls for further necessary steps to be taken to enhance the independence and functioning of the judiciary as well as other relevant supervisory and law enforcement institutions;
Amendment 81 #
2021/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Reiterates its strong recommendation that Montenegro should hold local elections simultaneously across the country; notes in this regard that on 4 February 2022 the Parliament of Montenegro adopted the Law amending the Law on Local Self Government, which foresees that local elections in 14 municipalities are to be held on the same date;
Amendment 96 #
2021/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Welcomes the adoption of the Strategy on Migration and Reintegration of Returnees in Montenegro for the period 2021-2025;
Amendment 108 #
2021/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes the limited progress on freedom of expression; encourages Montenegro to step up its efforts to fight disinformation, hate speech, online harassment, politically-biased reporting and foreign influence in the Montenegrin media, in close cooperation with the relevant EU and NATO institutions;
Amendment 122 #
2021/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Strongly condemns attacks and harassment of journalists and calls for them to be investigated, sanctioned and for there to be effective judicial follow-up; welcomes the proposal to introducetion of tougher penalties for threats to or attacks on journalists and calls on all political parties to enhance their efforts in creating the conditions for the work of independent and free media;
Amendment 131 #
2021/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Condemns all violent acts during the demonstrations in Cetinje linked to the inauguration of the headMetropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral of the Serbian Orthodox Church; condemns Serbian interference in this regard; calls for religious tolerance in line with the Montenegrin constitution and European values and principles;
Amendment 164 #
2021/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Regrets that persons with disabilities continue to face discrimination; notwelcomes that the reform of the National Disability Determination System is under way;
Amendment 174 #
2021/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Notes Montenegro’s continued cooperation under the Sarajevo Declaration Process; welcomes the adoption of the resolution on Srebrenica of 17 June 2021; welcomes the first ever attendance by the Foreign Minister of Montenegro at the joint commemoration of Morinj camp victims; notes that since 2006 just eight war crime trials have been held and only low-level perpetrators have been tried; underlines there should be no tolerance for genocide denial, inflammatory rhetoric or the glorification of war criminals;
Amendment 182 #
2021/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls on the Montenegrin authorities to take concrete steps to build resilience and cybersecurity as it faces increasing pressure from third country interference, in close cooperation with the relevant EU and NATO institutions;
Amendment 183 #
2021/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. ENotes the recovery of the labour market in 2021, as a result of high economic growth; expresses its concern, however, about the persistently high unemployment rate; reiterates the need for better alignment of the education system with the job market and welcomes in this regard the steps made towards the introduction of the Youth Guarantee programme;
Amendment 192 #
2021/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Welcomes the announcement of the ‘Europe Now’ initiative and, which aims to achieve higher living standards and a more competitive economy through a more sustainable and inclusive economic growth model; calls on the authorities to make the best use of available EU pre- accession assistance in this regard;
Amendment 218 #
2021/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Welcomes the adoption of a national climate change adaptation plan and; encourages Montenegro to speed up reforms in line with the EU’s 2020 climate and energy policy framework and calls on the authorities to make the best use of available EU pre-accession assistance in this regard;
Amendment 226 #
2021/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Reiterates its call on Montenegro to take urgent measuWelcomes the proclamation of three protected areas to preserve protected areas, andand reiterates its call on Montenegro to continue identifying potential Natura 2000 sites;
Amendment 231 #
2021/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Calls on Montenegro toNotes the progress made in addressing illegal waste disposal and calls on Montenegro to take further steps in this regard;
Amendment 1 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2
Citation 2
— having regard to the Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Moldova (hereinafter referred to as Moldova), of the other part (AA), which includes a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) and fully entered into force on 1 July 2016,
Amendment 5 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
— having regard to the outcome of the 12th EU-Moldova Human rights dialogue held on the 13th of September 2021 by videoconference,
Amendment 11 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas after a period of political instability and democratic backsliding Maia Sandu won the presidential election with 57,75% of the votes on 15 November 2020 and Party of Action and Solidarity received 52,8%of the votes and won 63 of the 101 seats in the Parliament of Moldova in the early parliamentary elections on 11 July 2021;
Amendment 16 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas during the last Presidential and parliamentary elections the people of the Republic of Moldova have demonstrated their strong commitment to democracy, the rule of law and the European future of their country by giving the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) a strong mandate for an ambitious program of reforms;
Amendment 17 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas participants in the 10th meeting of the EU-Moldova PAC held on 2 December 2021, took note of the resolve of the Republic of Moldova President, government and parliamentary majority to implement the EU-Moldova Association Agenda thoroughly, thus bringing tangible improvements to the Moldovan citizens' lives;
Amendment 19 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas the concrete outcomes of the sixth EU-Moldova Association Council that took place on 28 October 2021 give new impetus for closer and enhanced cooperation on key areas;
Amendment 20 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas according to recent opinion polls, 71,6% of the citizens of the Republic of Moldovan support the objective of the European integration of their country;
Amendment 21 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
Bc. whereas Moldova ranks 105th out of 180 countries in the 2021 Corruption Perception Index (up from 115th in 2020) and persistent challenges remain in this area, as for years corruption has seriously affected the state apparatus, stunted economic growth and modernization and undermined democracy;
Amendment 23 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B d (new)
Recital B d (new)
Bd. whereas Moldova ranks 89th out of 180 countries in the 2021 World Press Freedom Index (up by two places compared to the previous year) and concerns remain linked notably to concentration of media ownership, monopolisation of the advertising market, lack of editorial independence and control of media institutions by economic and political groups;
Amendment 34 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Believes the European Union should affirm more clearly its support to the European aspirations of the Republic of Moldova and make the benefits of European integration more tangible for its citizens; underlines that a clear position on the European integration of the country will be a powerful incentive to continue with the much needed reforms;
Amendment 35 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that the high expectations by people of Moldova need to be fulfilled by achieving tangible improvement in their livelihoods and restoring their trust in state institutions;
Amendment 37 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to increase its engagement with its Moldovan counterparts and to maximise its political, technical and financial support to the Republic of Moldova during this crucial time in order to give further impetus to progress and to ensure adequate absorption capacity for EU assistance; points out, in this respect, that the European Union should be more strategic in its support and calls for the establishment, at the level of the Commission, of a Support Group for the Republic of Moldova on the model of the one already established for Ukraine; underlines that such a group could play a pivotal role in advancing reforms in the key areas of justice and the fight against corruption, to stimulate long-term socio-economic development and recovery, for the benefit of the people of Moldova;
Amendment 40 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission toWelcomes the intensified high- level political dialogue with the Moldovan authorities and calls on the Commission and the European External Action Service to further increase its engagement with its Moldovan counterparts and to maximise its political, technical and financial support to the Republic of Moldova during this crucial time in order to give further impetus to progress and to ensure adequate absorption capacity for EU assistance;
Amendment 45 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the need to look into ways to consolidate and enhance the capacity of Moldovan public institutions in this regard;
Amendment 46 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses the importance of an updated Association Agenda for the guidance of the implementation of the AA/DCFTA; reiterates its call on the Commission to adopt regular annual comprehensive reports assessing implementation of reforms based on clear benchmarks and a common methodology;
Amendment 54 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the results of the sixth Eastern Partnership summit held on 15 December 2021, which reaffirmed the significant achievements of cooperation in this format and charted an ambitious course for future cooperation based on shared values and focusing on recovery, resilience and reform; acknowledges the initiative by the Republic of Moldova, Georgia and Ukraine to enhance their cooperation as the three associated partners of the EU (‘Association Trio’); welcomes that the summit acknowledged the European aspirations and the European choice of the Association Trio countries;
Amendment 57 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Encourages the three countries to work together to further advance the reform agenda and exchange best practices; calls on the Commission to respond to the interest of the associated countries to deepen sectoral cooperation with the EU in areas of mutual interest while maintaining the principle of inclusivity;
Amendment 60 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the decisive action by the EU and its Member States as ‘Team Europe’ in mitigating the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic through vaccine donations and financial support; calls on the EEAS, through the East StratCom Task Force and the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Moldova, to assist the Moldovan authorities in combating misinformation about the Covid-19 vaccines and fostering a social dialogue with the aim to reach the minimum target of 70 percent of the vaccinated population; stresses that the Economic Recovery Plan for the Republic of Moldova, worth up to EUR 600 million, is a key element in the Republic of Moldova’s recovery, which presents a unique opportunity to restructure the economy and to prepare it for future challenges;
Amendment 69 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the ambitious reform agenda of the government of Natalia Gavriliţa and the tangible progress already achieved in its implementation, in particular on the fight against corruption, judicial reformgrowing transparency in public governance, advancing of the reforms in the field of rule of law and digitalization, improving the living standards of the most vulnerable population groups and improving the business climate in the country; reiterates that sufficient progress in implementing agreed reforms is a key condition for continued EU financial support and the application of the ‘more for more’ principle;
Amendment 74 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Notes and urges the steps undertaken by the authorities to continue their efforts to address the issue of unfounded asylum applications and alignment of the Republic of Moldova's visa policy with the EU lists of visa- required third countries as well as in the areas of financial fraud, anti-money laundering, prevention and fight against corruption, and organised crime;
Amendment 77 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Stresses the importance of a clear and effective policy in the area of recovering embezzled funds and fraudulent assets by establishing international cooperation with a focus on better liaison with EUROPOL and EUROJUST; encourages the Moldovan authorities to build a framework dedicated to strategic collaboration with the European Public Prosecutor's Office for better management of fraud and anti- corruption investigations;
Amendment 78 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Encourages ongoing and close cooperation between the General Prosecutor's Office in Chisinau and the EUROJUST office, including a regular secondment of Moldovan representatives to the EUROJUST office as a preparatory step for building a task force dedicated to recovering embezzled funds and fraudulent assets;
Amendment 81 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the Commission’s decision to provide the Republic of Moldova with EUR 60 million through a new budget support programme in order to deal with a gas supply crisis artificially created by Gazprom and to mitigate the impact of the rising prices on the most vulnerable Moldovans; notes that the crisis further underscores the importance of the diversification of energy supplies and routes, strengthening energy efficiency and of building long-term resilience through a transition to more sustainable energy sources and investing in key infrastructure; notes that this could also help build resilience against any potential efforts by third parties to use energy as a geopolitical lever;
Amendment 84 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the Commission’s decision to provide the Republic of Moldova with EUR 60 million through a new budget support programme in order to deal with a gas supply crisis artificially created by Gazprom and to mitigate the impact of the rising prices on the most vulnerable Moldovans; notes that the crisis further underscores the importance of the diversification of energy supplies and routes, and of building long-term resilience through a transition to more sustainable energy sources and investing in key infrastructurerenewable sources of energy and investment in the energy- producing infrastructure and energy efficiency in the transport and household sectors;
Amendment 86 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Underlines the geostrategic importance of severing the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine energy dependency on Russia and notes the urgency of implementing and further developing energy interconnection projects with the EU; asks the Commission to urgently set up a dedicated structure within its administration that will work to support the Republic of Moldova’s and Ukraine’s integration with the European continental power grid (ENTSO-E); notes that the support and promotion of the EU enhanced cooperation with the EaP associated countries in these sectors will also create economic growth and will strengthen the energy resilience of the region;
Amendment 89 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Welcomes the approval of the National Strategy for Regional Development for the years 2022-2028 and calls for an administrative-territorial reform focused on growing competitiveness and sustainable development; underlines the necessity of a balanced social and economic growth in all regions of Moldova and efficient implementation of national policies of regional development;
Amendment 95 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the inadmissibility of the weaponisation of the gas supply in order to put political pressure on the Republic of Moldova to change its geopolitical orientation; urges the Commission and the European External Action Service to continue providing the Republic of Moldova with the financial and technical support necessary to ensure its resilience against such external interference; calls on the Moldovan authorities to maintain the country’s commitment as a member of the Energy Community to implementing the EU’s Third Energy Package, in particular the unbundling of gas and electricity transmission and distribution;
Amendment 96 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the inadmissibility of the weaponisation of the gas supply from Russia in order to put political pressure on the Republic of Moldova to change its geopolitical orientation; urges the Commission to continue providing the Republic of Moldova with the financial and technical support necessary to ensure its resilience against such external interference; calls on the Moldovan authorities to maintain the country’s commitment as a member of the Energy Community to implementing the EU’s Third Energy Package, in particular the unbundling of gas and electricity transmission and distribution;
Amendment 98 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Welcomes that, as a complement to the assistance already provided by the EU in the context of the energy crisis, the EU Delegation in Chișinău mobilized EUR 5 million to provide support to vulnerable categories of population most affected by the rise in energy prices;
Amendment 101 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that while the presidential and the early parliamentary elections were well managed and competitive, persistent shortcomings need to be addressed by implementing the recommendations of the Council of Europe Venice Commission and the OSCE/ODIHR; underlines the fact that the election campaign was dividing and conducted in a negative way which involved intolerant rhetoric and attacks on the person; calls for better monitoring of campaign spending, transparency of political party funding and a system to better identify voting day irregularities;
Amendment 106 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Urges Moldovan authorities to cease opportunity and employ Covid-19 recovery funds to modernize hospitals and improve the quality and accessibility of medical services, especially in the regions;
Amendment 109 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the agreement between the EU and the Republic of Moldova on launching a High-Level Political and Security Dialogue; invites the Republic of Moldova to further align its positions with those of CFSP and to continue its contribution to Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) and its miss and the renewed engagement on security and CSDP through the bilateral political staff-to- staff consultations; encourages the EEAS and the Republic of Moldova to make full use of these platforms in order to advance cooperation on matters such as, but not limited to combating hybrid threats, enhancing resilience, strengthening cybersecurity, enhancing strategic communications;
Amendment 110 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the agreement between the EU and the Republic of Moldova on launching a High-Level Political and Security Dialogue, in particular the commitment to strengthen cooperation in the fight against hybrid threats, cyber- security, protection of critical infrastructure and strategic communication; invites the Republic of Moldova to further align its positions with those of CFSP and to continue its contribution to Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) and its missions;
Amendment 114 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Invites the Republic of Moldova to further align its positions with those of CFSP and to continue its contribution to Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) and its missions as well as encourages EU and the Republic of Moldova to identify ways to expand this cooperation;
Amendment 116 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Calls on the EU institutions to include the Republic of Moldova in new formats of cooperation concerning cybersecurity, hybrid threats and cyber- crime investigations;
Amendment 117 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Calls for an increase of the budget and a strengthening of the European Union's Border Assistance Mission to Moldova and Ukraine (EUBAM), which plays a very important role in harmonising border management and customs regime to that of the Union, also with regard to the solution of the Transnistrian issue;
Amendment 122 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Reiterates its support for a comprehensive and peaceful settlement of the Transnistria conflict based on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova, within its internationally recognised borders, with a special status for the Transnistrian region, inside a viable Moldovan state;
Amendment 128 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Underlines that any resolution to the Transnistrian issue must respect the Republic of Moldova’s sovereign right to choose its own defence and foreign policy orientation;
Amendment 129 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Expresses its concern over the numerous military exercises conducted by the Russian military forces in Transnistria and calls on the Russian Federation to withdraw its military forces and armaments from the Transnistria region fully and in an orderly manner, in accordance with the repeated requests of the Moldovan authorities and in respect of the Republic of Moldova's sovereignty and territorial integrity;
Amendment 131 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10c. Calls on the Republic of Moldova, the Russian Federation, EU Member States and other international partners to cooperate on the total removal and destruction of the about 20 000 tons of old Soviet-era ammunition stored at the Cobasna ammunition depot, which, due to it being long time expired, represents a grave danger for the people on both banks of the Dniester river;
Amendment 134 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 d (new)
Paragraph 10 d (new)
10d. Encourages the Moldovan Government to continue promoting an environment favourable to the settlement of conflicts and supporting activities that increase confidence and people-to-people contacts across conflict-divided communities;
Amendment 135 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 e (new)
Paragraph 10 e (new)
10e. Praises the Moldovan authorities for the support offered to the Transnistria region in the context of the COVID- 19pandemic, including through the donation of 10% of its vaccines supply, the training of medical staff and the processing of COVID-19 tests;
Amendment 136 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 f (new)
Paragraph 10 f (new)
10f. Expresses its concern regarding the deteriorating human rights situation in the Transnistrian region; reminds the Russian Federation of the responsibility it has regarding the respect of human rights in the Transnistria region, as confirmed by several rulings of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR); calls on the Russian authorities to execute all the ECHR judgements regarding violations of human rights and the right to freedom and security in the Transnistria region;
Amendment 139 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Council to extend the areas of cooperation with the Republic of Moldova under the European Peace Facility; encourages Moldovan authorities to make further use of the potential European Peace Facility assistance in subsequent annual programmes in order to consolidate its capacity in countering cyber and hybrid threats; encourages the EEAS and the Council to further support strengthening capacity of the defence sector through assistance measures under this instrument;
Amendment 140 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Welcomes the role of the EU European Union Border Assistance Mission to Moldova and Ukraine (EUBAM) in promoting fully-fledged joint control along the Moldova - Ukraine border, fighting organized crime and smuggling, and contributing to the peaceful settlement of the Transnistrian conflict;
Amendment 143 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Calls for a decisive implementation of the police reform; welcomes the increase in the number of women in the police force and continuous cooperation with EUROPOL; calls for intensified efforts in the fight against trafficking in human beings, as Moldova unfortunately remains a source of trafficking in human beings for sexual exploitation and labour purposes;
Amendment 144 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Calls for an increased and better communicated EU support for development projects in the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia;
Amendment 152 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Reiterates the fundamental importance of justice reform and the fight against corruption; recognises the magnitude of the challenge faced by the authorities and encourages them to focus on established priorities; calls for the adoption and implementation of the amendments to the Constitution on justice that were voted by the Parliament on 23 September 2021, as well as of the Strategy for Ensuring the Independence and Integrity of the Justice Sector 2021- 2-20245;
Amendment 153 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Reiterates the fundamental importance of justice reform, in particular by strengthening the independence and competences of the judiciary, and the fight against corruption; recognises the magnitude of the challenge faced by the authorities and encourages them to focus on established priorities; calls for the adoption and implementation of the Strategy for Ensuring the Independence and Integrity of the Justice Sector 2021- 2024;
Amendment 155 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Stresses that the EU must offer more support, including increased financial allocations, for the complex reform of the justice system in the Republic of Moldova; strongly supports the objective of cleaning the justice system of persons that have integrity problems and bringing about comprehensive changes that would build strong foundations for Rule of Law in the country; underlines the importance of ensuring a merit-based and transparent selection process for judicial appointments; takes note of the steps taken by the authorities in order to pursue extraordinary vetting of judges and prosecutors in office and to improve the system of selection and appointment of judges and prosecutors; recalls the importance of consulting and implementing the recommendations of the Venice Commission in the framework of the judicial reform process;
Amendment 159 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls the Moldovan authorities to continue cooperation with the Council of Europe and the European Union on justice reform, including on initiatives related to the extraordinary evaluation of judges and prosecutors (vetting) and evaluation of the integrity of candidates for the position of members of Superior Council of Magistracy and Superior Council of Prosecutors (pre-vetting);
Amendment 164 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Deplores the fact that the investigation into the bank fraud exposed in 2014 has still not yielded significant results in terms of bringing those responsible to justice and recovering lost assets; stresses that this lack of progress has a serious negative effect on the credibility of the justice system in the eyes not only of the people of the Republic of Moldova, but also of the country’s international partners; calls for an intensification of the process of completing criminal cases against persons involved in the "Russian laundromat" and bank fraud;
Amendment 165 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Deplores the fact that the investigation into the bank fraud exposed in 2014 has still not yielded significant results in terms of bringing those responsible to justice and recovering lost assets; stresses that this lack of progress has a serious negative effect on the credibility of the justice system in the eyes not only of the people of the Republic of Moldova, but also of the country’s international partners; invites the Member States to offer the Republic of Moldova's authorities substantial support in the investigation of the case if requested;
Amendment 167 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Welcomes the new regulations in the field of public procurement, but emphasizes the need for public monitoring of procurement processes and the importance of clearer and permanent reports to the general public; encourages the simplification of the mechanisms by which civil society representatives can be part of procurement processes and emphasizes the need to replace bureaucratic processes with transparent ones that remove barriers and restore confidence in the allocation and use of public budgets;
Amendment 169 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses the importance of tackling financial fraud, money laundering and organised crime through comprehensive legislation and effective implementation; calls for increased international cooperation on these issues, including with the relevant EU agencies and platforms;
Amendment 170 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Moldovan authorities to increase transparency in policy formulation and decision making, notably by involving citizens and consulting civil society;
Amendment 172 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Welcomes the plans to enact in the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova legal changes aimed at improving the legal framework to make it possible to implement the mechanism of extended confiscation of assets accumulated through corruption;
Amendment 173 #
2021/2237(INI)
13c. Reiterates its support for the involvement of civil society in decision- making processes in order to increase public scrutiny over reforms and promote their social acceptability;
Amendment 175 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (‘the Istanbul Convention’) by the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova on 14 October 2021; calls for its effective implementanotes the issuance of a legal brief on the constitutional implications of the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence by the Venice Commission on 10- 11 December 2021 at the request of the Constitutional Court of Moldova; calls for effective implementation of the Istanbul Convention to be ensured in order to improve the situation of women and to undertake further efforts to progress towards achieving gender equality, in particular on improving women’s access to the labour market and tackling the gender pay gap;
Amendment 180 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Expresses deep concern regarding deteriorated human rights situation in the Transnistrian region, notably persecution of persons critical of the de facto administration and the deployment of the Russian army, restrictions on the public assemblies and activities of local NGOs; calls for an impartial investigation into reports of repression of human rights defenders, activists, and journalists and for those responsible to be brought to justice in accordance with international standards;
Amendment 183 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Underlines the importance of further strengthening the legal framework for equality and non-discrimination, in particular by closing the existing legislative gaps in order to effectively counteract hate crimes and hate speech, as well as addressing discrimination in employment;
Amendment 189 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Reiterates its call for expanding the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime, the EU Magnitsky Act, to include corruption as a sanctioned offence, which would allow for the sanctioning of those responsible for the 2014 bank fraud and deter similar corruption crimes;
Amendment 190 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Welcomes the progress made by the Republic of Moldova in the process of deinstitutionalization of the child care system and the steps taken to develop a new Child Protection Programme and Action Plan for 2022-2026;
Amendment 205 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Reiterates the importance of the effective implementation of the reforms needed to fully benefit from the DCFTA and, to achieve progress in further economic integration with the EU’s internal market and to increase the competitiveness of the Moldovan economy, particularly the added value goods;
Amendment 209 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Highlights the positive effect of the EU-Moldova Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) agreement on the trade between the two sides, with more than a 33% increase in total trade between 2015 and 2020, over 61% of Moldovan exports going to the EU market and over 70% of Moldovan companies engaged in export activities exporting to the EU market;
Amendment 211 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Encourages the Moldovan government to intensify European cooperation to improve the digital infrastructure and improve the resilience of the national system in the face of cyber-attacks; supports the process of digitization of economic processes and the development of special mechanisms for IT companies, especially innovation and start-ups that have problems finding sources of financing and as such fail to support their transition and growth process;
Amendment 212 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15c. Encourages and supports the harmonisation of the legislation of the Republic of Moldova with the EU acquis in the field of trade for the best possible implementation of the DCFTA; calls on the Commission to begin the process of integrating the Eastern Partnership countries into the European Single Market by setting the first step through analysing their alignment from a legal, economic and technical perspective and developing regulations and standards for preparing partner countries for the economic integration into a common market;
Amendment 215 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Acknowledges the commitment of the Republic of Moldova to pursue legal approximation with EU agricultural legislation in order to increase exports to the EU and open up new commercial opportunities for its farmers and rurlocal communities;
Amendment 218 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Welcomes the EU support to the economic recovery of micro, small and medium size enterprises (MSMEs); calls upon responsible EU and Moldovan institutions to ensure that this support is tailored to the needs of Moldovan MSMEs, is of nationwide coverage and strengthens the capacities of MSMEs and their participation in the EU internal market;
Amendment 221 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the EU institutions to give concrete support to the Republic of Moldova to meet the criteria to join the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) once it has met all of the necessary requirements;
Amendment 222 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Emphasises that the Republic of Moldova's exports could increase through expanded production, reprioritising exports, and adjusting quality standards; reiterates that the main categories of goods for export remain animal and vegetable products, which are the least profitable products that Moldova can offer to Member States; calls on the European Commission to support the Republic of Moldova in diversifying its exports to the EU, including through a better fulfilment of its tariff quotas for high-profit products;
Amendment 225 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Highlights the importance of modernizing national laboratories responsible for sanitary and phytosanitary requirements and enabling the export of products of animal origin, and meeting the shortage of qualified laboratory staff;
Amendment 228 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16c. Encourages the harmonisation of national quality standards with those of the EU; underlines the disadvantage for Moldovan entrepreneurs and businesses due to the large number of different standards they need to meet for exports into the Member States and emphasises the need for a policy of excluding standards that are non-aligned or in direct conflict with European standards;
Amendment 233 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 d (new)
Paragraph 16 d (new)
16d. Stresses the need for greater transparency regarding the results of the audit missions of the Commission’s Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) and emphasises the need to grow and strengthen the network of laboratories for sanitary and phytosanitary analysis while intensifying the training of inspectors and specialists working in these laboratories for better implementation of regulations in the field of phytosanitary and food safety;
Amendment 235 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 e (new)
Paragraph 16 e (new)
16e. Supports a better policy of integration of environmental policies in the economic sectors and broader participation of the citizens in the process of elaborating the environmental protection policies; calls for a more intense approach to partnerships with civil society for a better functioning waste collection and recycling activity, as well as increased attention to land afforestation, reduction of soil degradation and water quality;
Amendment 245 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Welcomes the launch of a high- level energy dialogue between the European Union and Moldova in the context of the emergency situation in Moldova’s gas sector. Invites the Commission to consider the launch of other enhanced / high-level sectorial dialogues, such as in the justice sector or climate / Green Deal, which would contribute to reaching objectives within the AA and DCFTA;
Amendment 251 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses the importance of fighting disinformation, fake news and propaganda, in particular through strategic communication that would improve public perception on the tangible benefits that EU cooperation and support brings to Moldovan citizens; hopes that the reconstituted Television and Radio Broadcasting Council will effectively carry out its tasks as a media watchdog and address the long-standing shortcomings of the media landscape;
Amendment 252 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses the importance of fighting disinformation, fake news and propaganda, in particular through strategic communication; hopes that the reconstituted Television and Radio Broadcasting Council will effectively carry out its tasks as a media watchdog and address the long-standing shortcomings of the media landscape, while ensuring the political independence of both public broadcasting company and the media market regulator;
Amendment 254 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Reiterates that strengthening media pluralism and its independence should be a priority for both the Union and the Republic of Moldova; calls on the Commission to increase support to the independent media, including in the regions; points out the need for a thorough reform of the media environment in the Republic of Moldova in order to enhance transparency and competition in the sector; recalls the importance of ensuring full implementation of the Audiovisual code and independence of the Audiovisual Council to ensure access to impartial information;
Amendment 255 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Emphasises the need for an institutional framework and a consistent set of public policies through which misinformation and disinformation in the media can be opposed and fought, mainly in the online environment. Calls on the Moldovan authorities to build a national media development program to review the legal framework, regulate the economic situation, specifically the advertising law, ensure fair competition in the media market, and strengthen media actors' resilience to commercial attacks and political influence;
Amendment 259 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls on the Moldovan authorities to continue to step up their efforts to combat climate change and protect the environment, in particular waste management, water pollution and soil degradation;
Amendment 261 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Invites the European Commission to consider the idea of creating a Support Group for Moldova, in order to better streamline EU financial and technical support and provide necessary assistance to Moldovan authorities, particularly in the implementation of the Economic and Investment Plan for EaP countries and the Economic Recovery Plan for Moldova;
Amendment 263 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)
Paragraph 18 c (new)
18c. Welcomes the efforts and the continuing progress made by Moldovan authorities towards further improving its safety oversight system and implementing international aviation safety standards that led to the removal of all air carriers certified in the Republic of Moldova from the EU Air Safety List, and calls the Moldovan authorities to ensure the implementation of the EU-Republic of Moldova Common Aviation Area Agreement;
Amendment 265 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 d (new)
Paragraph 18 d (new)
18d. Calls for the Republic of Moldova and the EU to advance work on the Moldovan sections of the trans-European extended transport network for EaP (TEN-T), to support the railway sector reforms and to explore together with Member States and International Financial Institutions possibilities for upgrading the EU-Republic of Moldova rail connections, while ensuring environmental sustainability; encourages the Republic of Moldova to advance in implementing the relevant acquis; and calls for increased cooperation and the gradually integration of the Republic of Moldova into the EU Transport Market and Transport Community;
Amendment 266 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 e (new)
Paragraph 18 e (new)
18e. Calls on the EU institutions to analyse the possibility of including the Republic of Moldova and the other EaP associated countries as observers in the proceedings of the Committees established pursuant to Article 291 TFEU and Regulation (EU) No. 182/2011(7), as well as in the meetings of the Council working groups and committees, to show the EU’s commitments to further integration and to strengthening the countries’ reform orientation and administrative know-how;
Amendment 267 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 f (new)
Paragraph 18 f (new)
18f. Welcomes the commitments of the Republic of Moldova in the field of environment and climate change, and the intention to cooperate with the EU in implementing the EU Green Deal; encourages to seek guidance and support from the European Commission to strengthen cooperation in this direction;
Amendment 268 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 g (new)
Paragraph 18 g (new)
18g. Supports a continued cooperation between the Republic of Moldova and the EU on addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences, as well as enhancing long term cooperation in the field of public health;
Amendment 269 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 h (new)
Paragraph 18 h (new)
18h. Welcomes the adoption by the European Commission of the decision of equivalence of COVID-19certificates issued by the Republic of Moldova to the EU Digital COVID Certificate and encourages the EU Member States to continue to ensure its application;
Amendment 271 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the signature on 29 November 2021 of the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Parliament and the Parliament of Moldova on a joint framework for parliamentary democracy support, which opens up opportunities for strengthening its institutional capacity and parliamentary democracy in the Republic of Moldova through closer bilateral institutional ties; invites the Parliament of Moldova to implement the full range of democracy support activities available to it, including a Jean Monnet Dialogue and a Simone Veil programme, on the basis of a mutually agreed roadmap; points out the important role played by the EU-Republic of Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee in terms of fostering exchanges of experiences and good practices with the Moldovan parlamentarians; believes that these exchanges can be further enhanced in order to work together, at parliamentary level, for supporting reforms and monitoring their implementation;
Amendment 272 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the signature on 29 November 2021 of the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Parliament and the Parliament of Moldova on a joint framework for parliamentary democracy support, which opens up opportunities for strengthening its institutional capacity and parliamentary democracy in the Republic of Moldova through closer bilateral institutional ties; invites the Parliament of Moldova to implement the full range of democracy support activities available to it, including a Jean Monnet Dialogue and a Simone Veil programme, on the basis of a mutually agreed roadmap;
Amendment 275 #
2021/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Invites the Parliament of Moldova to implement the full range of democracy support activities available to it, including a Jean Monnet Dialogue and a Simone Veil programme, on the basis of a mutually agreed roadmap;
Amendment 4 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 a (new)
Citation 16 a (new)
— having regard to the Council conclusions of 24 January 2022 on the European security situation,
Amendment 8 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 37 a (new)
Citation 37 a (new)
— having regard to the Charter of the United Nations and the Helsinki Final Act of 1975 of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE),
Amendment 10 #
2021/2199(INI)
— having regard to the Minsk Protocol of 5 September 2014, the Minsk Memorandum of 19 September 2014 and the package of measures for the implementation of the Minsk Agreements, adopted and signed in Minsk on 12 February 2015, and endorsed as a whole by the UN Security Council in Resolution 2202 (2015) of 17 February 2015,
Amendment 20 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 50
Citation 50
— having regard to its previous resolutions on Russia, especially those related to Russia’s actions in the territories of the EaP countries, violations of the rights of the Crimean Tatars, the occupation of parts of the territory of Georgia and Ukraine and related borderisation activities, and hostile propaganda and disinformation against the EU and the EaP countries,
Amendment 33 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EaP is part of the EU’s comprehensive approach to security, specifically designed to bolster relationships with the six EaP countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, to help promote peace, security and stability on the EU’s eastern flank;
Amendment 34 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EaP is part of the EU’s comprehensive approach to security, specifically designed to bolster relationships with the six EaP countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, to help promote peace and stability on the EU’s eastern flank;
Amendment 46 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the essential aims of the EaP are beneficial to the international community, including Russia, in that they help to forge a more stable region through measures that enhance good governance, the rule of law and good neighbourlinesy relations by promoting prosperity and prospects for the peoples of all EaP countries;
Amendment 55 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EaP Summit on 15 December 2021 resulted in increased efforts to bolsterenhance resilience, security dialogue and cooperation in the areas of the CSDP;
Amendment 62 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas President Putin’s Russia has engaged in continuous hybrid warfare against EaP countries, backed by the ever- present threat of force across the region, to keep states politically off-balance and tied to Moscow’s self-declared sphere of influence, effectively destabilising the region and removing the right of EaP countries to choose their own alliances;
Amendment 74 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the 2014 invasion and illegal annextemporary occupation of Crimea demonstrated that Russia rejects EU or NATO aspirations in former Soviet territoof the EaP countries and is determined to contend and contest any attempts to aid democratic development in a region which it considers its ‘near abroad’;
Amendment 76 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the direct military aggression against Georgia in 2008 and subsequent occupation of 20% of its territories and 2014 invasion and illegal annexation of Crimea demonstrated that Russia rejects EU or NATO aspirations in former Soviet territories and is determined to contend and contest any attempts to aid democratic development in a region which it considers its ‘near abroad’;
Amendment 94 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas Russia, against the backdrop of a crisis on the EU-Belarusian border, has amassed over 1020 000 troops on the border of Ukraine, in the occupied territories of Eastern Ukraine and in Crimea in an offensive formation while increasing its hybrid warfare tactics targeting the elected government in KyivUkrainian authorities, creating widespread concern about a potential secondnew full-scale invasion of Ukraine; whereas on 13-14 January 2022 Ukraine experienced a massive cyber-attack against its key government websites;
Amendment 97 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas Russia, against the backdrop of a crisis on the EU-Belarusian border, has amassed over 100 20.000 troops on the border of Ukraine, with an estimated 20.000 troops stationed near the occupied Donetsk and Luhansk provinces, in an offensive formation while increasing its hybrid warfare tactics targeting the elected government in Kyiv, creating widespread concern about a potential second invasion of Ukraine;
Amendment 105 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
I a. whereas Russia seeks to renegotiate the European security architecture by raising the spectre of a possible war in Ukraine, and to extract promises from the transatlantic community not to accept Ukraine and Georgia into NATO; whereas the EU, NATO and their Member States advocate for a peaceful diplomatic solution, reject Russia’s demands and work to enhance Ukraine’s resilience and ability to defend;
Amendment 108 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
I a. Whereas Russia has sent military forces and two battalions of S-400 surface-to-air missiles to Belarus, which poses a threat to Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania and the whole Europe and could be a part of the ultimate plan to subjugate and occupy Belarus;
Amendment 109 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I b (new)
Recital I b (new)
I b. whereas NATO Allies are putting forces on standby and sending additional ships and fighter jets to NATO deployments in Eastern Europe, reinforcing Allied deterrence and defence as Russia continues its military build-up in and around Ukraine;
Amendment 118 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas following the electoral unrest, Belarus has largely abandoned its aim of fostering better relations with the EU, having reversed trends towards democratisation and taken to weaponising refugeemigrants in an attempt to uproot domestic aspirations towards liberalisation and destabilise EU Member States bordering Belarus, notably Lithuania, Latvia and Poland;
Amendment 126 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
J a. whereas the illegitimate regime of Aliaksandr Lukashenka seeking to remain in power tightened relations with Putin’s Russia, agreed to deepen the Union State integration, to host Russian troops along the Belarus-Ukraine border and declared a commitment to fight alongside Russia in case of war;
Amendment 127 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)
Recital J b (new)
J b. whereas in January 2022, Armenia and Belarus took part in a Russian-led CSTO mission to Kazakhstan to intervene in civil unrest and ensure continuation of the current ruling regime;
Amendment 136 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas the Russian Federation is continuing to further reinforce its illegal military presence in Georgia’s occupied territories and to intensify its military build-up and military exercises, as well as to continue installation of barbed wire fences and other barriers along the occupation lines, seriously destabilising the security situation on the ground;
Amendment 147 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas the threats posed to the EU’s east not only concern friction with Russia’s military threats and occupation, but also terrorism, organised crime, human trafficking, corruption, mass irregular migration, weaponizing energy supply, hybrid actions and a host of other threats to the cohesion of societies both within and outside the EU;
Amendment 151 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas the threats posed to the EU’s east not only concern friction with Russia but also terrorism, organised crime, human trafficking, corruption, mass irregular migration, environmental pollution as a result of military conflict and a host of other threats to the cohesion of societies both within and outside the EU;
Amendment 190 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital W
Recital W
W. whereas in its 13 years of existence, the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM) has represented the strong political commitment of the EU in the region by providingcontributing to stability and security to conflict-affected communitieson the ground;
Amendment 192 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital X a (new)
Recital X a (new)
X a. whereas Member States, Ukraine and other international partners established the International Crimea Platform – a consultation and coordination format aimed at increasing the effectiveness of the international response to the ongoing temporary occupation of Crimea, reaffirming the non-recognition of its annexation and achieving de-occupation of Crimea and its peaceful return under Ukraine’s control;
Amendment 193 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Y
Recital Y
Y. whereas the original mandate from 2008 remains unchanged as regards monitoring the implementation of the six- point agreementEU- mediated 12 August 2008 Ceasefire Agreement between Georgia and Russia;
Amendment 195 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Z
Recital Z
Z. whereas Russia does not comply with the six-point agreement as itEU-mediated 12 August 2008 Ceasefire Agreement between Georgia and Russia as it illegally maintains a presence of its armed forces and Federal Security Service (FSB) agents in the occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions, whodoes not allow establishment of international security mechanisms on the ground, likewise prevents the EUMM from entering the territories that are beyond the control of the Government of Georgoccupied by Russia, a critical obstruction to the accomplishment of mission objectives; whereas the EUMM is not able to prevent Russian borderization of pushing administrative boundary lines into Georgian territory and further expanding territorial occupation of Georgia;
Amendment 200 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AA
Recital AA
AA. whereas flagrant violations of the six-point aEU-mediated 12 August 2008 Ceasefire Agreement and ceasefire by occupying forces are often met with limited responses or calls to action by Member States, or no response at all, which risks emboldening the occupying forces to carry out more such actions;
Amendment 209 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AC
Recital AC
AC. whereas the EUMM is a target of disinformation activities, especially by media outlets and social media channels based in breakawayoccupied regions supported by Russia, forcing the EUMM to organise its internal resources to provide the necessary cooperation and explore ways to counter disinformation;
Amendment 210 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AD
Recital AD
AD. whereas the EUMM has created a new confidence-building mechanism – a ‘hotline’ – which is the only channel of communication between the Government of Georgia and the de facto authorities in Abkhazia and South Ossetia, including Russia’s FSB border guards deployed in both territoriessupports the negotiation formats and communication channels through participating in the Geneva International Discussions (GID), co-chairing the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) meetings in Ergneti, noting with concern that Gali IPRM has been suspended for more than 3 years due to Russia’s destructive attitude, and efficiently handling the ‘hotline’ – which is the significant 24/7 channel of communication on urgent incidents on the ground; whereas this hotline was activated 3 000 times in 2020;
Amendment 216 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AF
Recital AF
AF. whereas the EUMM’s role in securing the release of detained border guards, as well as its efforts to address the human security and humanitarian needs of the local population in conflict-affected areas, including to assist sick people from the occupied territories in getting proper treatment in Georgian government- controlled territory, adds tremendous value to the important role the EUMM plays in both conflict managementtributing to security and confidence building;
Amendment 220 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AG
Recital AG
AG. whereas the EU Border Assistance Mission to the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine (EUBAM) has a non-executive mandate to enhance the border management capacities of border guards, customs authorities and law enforcement in Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova with an annual budget of EUR 12 million and a staff of over 200 personnel, with a mandate up for renewal in November 2023;
Amendment 232 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AI a (new)
Recital AI a (new)
AI a. whereas the European Commission announced, on the 24th of January, a new financial assistance package for Ukraine, worth of EUR 1.2 billion for addressing Ukraine’s financing needs due to the situation created by Russia's aggressive actions;
Amendment 233 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AJ
Recital AJ
AJ. whereas the United Kingdom provides capacity building and non-lethal training to over 20 000 Ukrainian armed forces personnel, in the face of the rising threat of Russian forces on the Ukrainian border, supplied defensive weapons systems and signed an agreement for a 1.7 billion pounds loan to strengthen Ukraine’s navy;
Amendment 236 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AK a (new)
Recital AK a (new)
AK a. whereas Lithuania-Polish- Ukrainian brigade is the largest structure for training and manoeuvre between European and Ukrainian armed forces;
Amendment 239 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AK b (new)
Recital AK b (new)
AK b. whereas several EU Member States, in particular the Baltic states, have sent lethal weapons to Ukraine to reinforce its preparedness in case of a Russian invasion;
Amendment 241 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AL
Recital AL
AL. whereas EaP countries remain highly vulnerable to energy insecurity, particularly the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, which repeatedly suffer from energy blackmail from Russia;
Amendment 249 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Is deeply concerned about military tensions on Ukraine’s borders, reiterates its call on the Russian Federation to cease its provocations, to stop all measures that further aggravate the conflict and to de- escalate tensions in line with its international obligations, such as the OSCE principles and commitments on transparency of military movements and the Vienna Document;
Amendment 251 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 a (new)
Paragraph -1 a (new)
-1 a. Taking into account security challenges faced by the EaP countries, particularly protracted conflicts, overt military actions, hybrid threats and interference into democratic processes, urges the EU to invest more in the capacities, security and defence of its immediate neighbourhood to match the ambitions of a more geopolitical and strategically sovereign EU;
Amendment 257 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 b (new)
Paragraph -1 b (new)
-1 b. Considers that attempts to appease Russia by limiting security engagement with the EaP countries are counterproductive, as Russia, among other threatening actors, is taking the advantage and strengthens its malign influence in the EaP region;
Amendment 259 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 c (new)
Paragraph -1 c (new)
Amendment 260 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 d (new)
Paragraph -1 d (new)
-1 d. Calls upon developing strategic security partnerships with the EaP countries, which include military and intelligence engagement, active role in conflict resolution process, cooperation in cyber-security, protection of critical infrastructure, countering hybrid threats, disinformation and propaganda, developing realistic national defence strategies, professional education of personnel in defence and security agencies, assisting and cooperating on civilian defence and achieving the whole- of-government/society approach in the EaP countries’ security;
Amendment 265 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the decision of the European Council of 2 December 2021 to utilise the European Peace Facility (EPF) in providing Ukraine with a package of EUR 31 million, Georgia with a package of EUR 12.75 million and Moldova with a package of EUR 7 million to assist in strengthening their resilience and defence capabilities, particularly cybersecurity, medical, engineering, mobile and logistics capabilities; encourages further utilisation of the EPF to increase the ability of EaP countries to exchange intelligence via secure communication lines, particularly those EaP countries hostingcovered by CSDP missions;
Amendment 269 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the decision of the European Council of 2 December 2021 to utilise the European Peace Facility (EPF) in providing Ukraine with a package of EUR 31 million, Georgia with a package of EUR 12.75 million and the Republic of Moldova with a package of EUR 7 million to assist in strengthening their resilience and defence capabilities, particularly cybersecurity, medical, engineering, mobile and logistics capabilities; encourages further utilisation of the EPF to increase the ability of EaP countries to exchange intelligence via secure communication lines, particularly those EaP countries hosting CSDP missions;
Amendment 276 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Considers it essential that the EU supports and launches a comprehensive Security Sector Review in the associated EaP countries, which identifies areas of defence and security that need to be improved and enables the EU and the Member States to coordinate their support;
Amendment 279 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Calls on the Council and the EEAS to continue to build confidence, reduce tensions and work towards a peaceful settlement between Armenia and Azerbaijan; highlights the importance of full exchange and release of detainees, addressing the fate of missing persons, facilitating humanitarian de-demining, ensuring safe and free movement of civilians in Nagorno-Karabakh, assisting conflict-affected populations, supporting reconstruction efforts and preservation of cultural heritage;
Amendment 286 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Encourages Member States to ensure that any provision of equipment support via the EPF to EaP countries is in line with the needs of the EaP country and is carried out in collaboration with NATO strategic planning in order to avoid duplication; calls upon the Member States to restrain from overusing their power in technical procedures to block already made decisions regarding equipment provisions to the EaP countries;
Amendment 293 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Encourages Member States to develop military aid instruments enabling the EaP countries to purchase large-scale and expensive equipment from the EU producers;
Amendment 298 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Encourages Member States each to deploy personnel to CSDP missions in EaP countries to ensure all Member States are represented in missions throughout the region and to encourage greater participation by non-EU countries in these missions, particularly former communist countries that have hosted successfully completed CSDP mission; acknowledges and calls for continuous EaP countries’ participation in CSDP missions and operations in third countries;
Amendment 309 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Encourages Member States to expand support mechanisms for the participation of EaP countries in CSDP missions, including via study/field trips, workshops, CSDP trainings and courses etc.;
Amendment 312 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Encourages Member States to expand support mechanisms for the participation of EaP countries in CSDP misscivilian and military missions and operations;
Amendment 317 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the CPCC, EU Military Committee (EUMC) and EU military staff to develop a model for generating and sharing best practices and know-how with regard to campaign or mission planning concepts, at the earliest possible stage, with partners vital to campaign success;
Amendment 324 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Encourages the Member States to expand their support to Ukraine in its efforts transforming defence sector which is undergoing fundamental reforms that will have long-term consequences for the Ukrainian armed forces, their ability to ensure Ukraine’s security, and public trust and confidence; welcomes the VP/HR initiative and invites the Member States to launch CSDP military advisory and training mission in Ukraine to assist in reforming Ukrainian professional military education system, which is the most significant area for facilitating change and ensuring the sustainability of the transformation of the defence system;
Amendment 328 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9 b. Calls on EU and its Member States to support Ukraine in strengthening its military resilience through providing defence weapons of different kinds;
Amendment 329 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9 c. Encourages Members States to consider engaging in joint exercises with the EaP countries in areas such as maritime exercises, common air support operations and peace support;
Amendment 330 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 d (new)
Paragraph 9 d (new)
9 d. Encourages to expand the Military Erasmus Program by accepting officers from the EaP countries, also to fund their studies in military academies across the EU;
Amendment 331 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 e (new)
Paragraph 9 e (new)
9 e. Expresses concerns and urges to address prevailing politisation of and political influences on defence forces in EaP countries resulting into politically motivated removal or downgrading of officers educated and trained in the programmes supported by the EU, the Member States and other partner countries;
Amendment 355 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR) to ensure that the upcoming Strategic Compass dedicates ample focus to EaP countries, including resilience to Russian provocations and threats, and that it is closely coordinated with NATO’s upcoming Strategic Concept 2022, especially in areas of cyber defence and countering hybrid warfare;
Amendment 356 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR) to ensure that the upcoming Strategic Compass dedicates ample focus to EaP countries and that it is closely coordinated with NATO’s upcoming Strategic Concept 2022, especially in areas of cyber defence and countering hybrid warfare, disinformation and foreign manipulation and interference;
Amendment 374 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Encourages Member States to useconsider the third-country PESCO agreement over military mobility as a template for EaP country participation, with an emphasis on tailoring PESCO projects to the needs of CSDP missions and on developing highly encrypted secure civilian communication systemsparticipation in PESCO, using an example of a military mobility project, with an emphasis on PESCO projects which would contribute to strengthening cooperation and countries‘ capabilities, thus enhancing the abilities to fill the needs of CSDP missions and on developing highly encrypted secure civilian communication systems; notes that inclusion of EaP countries in PESCO projects is mutually beneficial, as the EaP countries obtain unique capacities and expertise, particularly in addressing hybrid threats and cyber security;
Amendment 383 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Calls for closer coordination with the OSCE in order to address security challenges in the EaP region, particularly in the areas of human trafficking, arms control, illegal migration, confidence- building and facilitating dialogue among all parties to the crisis;
Amendment 386 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16 b. Calls on the Commission and the EEAS and encourages Member States to contribute to the cooperation within the International Crimea Platform to address the hybrid threats to wider Black Sea region security posed by or related to Russia’s temporary occupation in Crimea, militarization of the Black and Azov Seas;
Amendment 388 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission, the EEAS and the CPCC to ensure that the EUAM maintains as its priority the reform of Ukraine’s national security servicethe Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and to strengthen cooperation with the SSU on cybersecurity related matters, countering terrorism and hybrid threats;
Amendment 405 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Encourages Member States to strengthen the professional component of the EUAM by special services representatives in order to effectively implement reforms and provide practical advice;
Amendment 407 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Amendment 431 #
2021/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Amendment 8 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 23 October 2020 on Gender Equality in EU’s foreign and security policy,
Amendment 13 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
Citation 15 a (new)
— having regard to the Council conclusions of 22 October 2021 on hybrid attack instrumentalising migrants launched by the Belarusian regime,
Amendment 46 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
Developing an EU defence doctrinesecurity and defence policy using the Strategic Compass to drive strategic autonomy
Amendment 56 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that the EU is facing new and evolving threats, including hybrid threats, increased militarisation and revisionism round the world and a still unstable neighbourhood, both in the East and in the South;
Amendment 198 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the renewal of the Althea mission in 2020 and the refocusing of its mandate in support of the Bosnia- Herzegovina authorities in an effort to maintain a safe and secure environment; , and looks forward to Ukraine’s participation in the Althea mission;
Amendment 228 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Commends the work of European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM); notes the EEAS’s needs assessment report regarding the Professional Military Education (PME) sector in Ukraine and welcomes the ongoing work in scoping a possible EU engagement in Ukraine on its basis, and complementing Ukraine’s and international partners’ efforts in reforming professional military education in Ukraine;
Amendment 256 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Is deeply concerned about the low force generation for operations and missions, and urges the Member States to address this matter as soon as possible; considers thatsupports third-country participation in CSDP operations and missions must always be in line with European interests and values; calls on the EU to provide staff in missions and operations with appropriate equipment and training to become more alert and more resilient under less permissive conditions;
Amendment 270 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. calls for immediate attention to prevailing gender equality gaps in CSDP missions and operations; urges to increase the number of women working in CSDP missions and operations and to ensure working environment free of sexual and gender-based harassment; reiterates its call for gender analysis to be included in new CSDP instruments, including the European Defence Fund and the European Peace Facility;
Amendment 323 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the establishment of the European Peace Facility (EPF) in 2020 and calls for it to be made operational swiftly; stresses that the requisite equipment and training must be delivered in the relevant theatres of operation, having in mind 360 degrees approach of EPF; undertakes to ensure coherence and complementarity between CSDP missions and operations, the Union’s financial instruments (NDICI) and the EPF;
Amendment 355 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Welcomes, in this context, the launch of the concept of Coordinated Maritime Presences (CMPs) and a pilot project in the Gulf of Guinea; calls for this concept to be extended to other areas of interest, in particular the Indo-Pacific region, based on the needs analysis; calls for the Union to update its maritime security strategy by 2022;
Amendment 371 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Condemns the malicious acts committed against Member States, including hybrid attacks weaponising migration by the Belarusian regime; insists that the Union and the Member States react firmly and in coordination against any new malicious, illegal or destabilising activity; calls on the Union to work towards the creation of a legal instrument to respond to hybrid threats and to develop a comprehensive cyber capacity; calls for a revision of the cyber- defence policy framework in order to increase the prevention, and deterrencttribution, deterrence and response capacity of the Union and its Member States;
Amendment 472 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Recalls thatSupports third-country participation in PESCO projects, decisions on which must be decidedtaken on a case-by-case basis; welcomes the initial stages of military mobility and calls for subsequent stages to be implemented swiftly; approves the participation of the United States, Norway and Canada in the military mobility project;
Amendment 486 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Stresses that the EDF must promote the build-up of European industrial sectors and European champions, with multiannual programming, and take advantage of civilian-defence synergies;
Amendment 497 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 – introductory part
Paragraph 38 – introductory part
38. Welcomes the fact that the PESCO strategic review has led into a reduction in the number of projectsmaking projects more efficient and an increase in its political monitoring; laments the fact that Parliament has been excluded from the monitoring of its implementation; considers that the Strategic Compass should aim to:
Amendment 510 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 – indent 4
Paragraph 38 – indent 4
- focus on a small number of projects which are consistent with CSDP objectives, strengthen Member States’ capabilities, are operational and provide European added value;
Amendment 556 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Stresses that the Union should adopt a strategic approach to its partnerships based, in particular, on theshared values, security and defence of itspolicy interests and strategic autonomy;
Amendment 596 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Calls for a stronger NATO supported by a stronger European Union, and wishes to see very tangible development in the EU-NATO partnership; calls, in this context, for coherence between NATO’s new strategic concept to be coherent withand the EU’s Strategic Compass;
Amendment 622 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45 a (new)
Paragraph 45 a (new)
45a. calls for a thorough reflection on lessons learned from Afghanistan, in particular the impact of the withdrawal on the security and humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and on regional security;
Amendment 626 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45 b (new)
Paragraph 45 b (new)
Amendment 628 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45 c (new)
Paragraph 45 c (new)
45c. Recognizes the contribution of Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine to CSDP missions and operations; supports closer defence and security cooperation with these valued partners, including their participation in PESCO once the issue of participation of third countries is resolved;
Amendment 629 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45 d (new)
Paragraph 45 d (new)
45d. Welcomes the launch of EU - Ukraine dialogue on cybersecurity and encourages similar engagement with other interested Eastern Partnership countries;
Amendment 630 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45 e (new)
Paragraph 45 e (new)
45e. Calls for involvement of interested Eastern Partnership countries in the activities of the European Center of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats;
Amendment 631 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45 f (new)
Paragraph 45 f (new)
45f. Calls for setting up the EU Stratcom – Eastern Partnership cooperation platform to address issues related to tackling disinformation in view to strengthen the resilience of the Eastern Partnership countries;
Amendment 632 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45 g (new)
Paragraph 45 g (new)
45g. Calls for support to Eastern Partnership countries through European Peace Facility assistance measures;
Amendment 647 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
Paragraph 47
47. Calls for cooperation on training and capacity building with thirdpartner countries weakened by conflicts or regional threats;
Amendment 16 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas recent international developments and challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, hybrid attacks against the EU Member States by instrumentalizing migrants and the recent rapid collapse of the state structures of Afghanistan, have accelerated existing trends affecting key aspects of the EU’s CFSP;
Amendment 18 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas recent international developments and challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, a changing role of the US on the global stage and the recent rapid collapse of the state structures ofin Afghanistan and subsequent takeover of the country by the Taliban, have accelerated existing trends affecting key aspects of the EU’s CFSP;
Amendment 20 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas recent international developments and challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent rapid collapse of the state structures of Afghanistan, and Belarusian continuous breach of international law, have accelerated existing trends affecting key aspects of the EU’s CFSP;
Amendment 28 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas the detrimental impact of climate change on the security of the EU is becoming increasingly clear;
Amendment 38 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the EU needs to act on the global stage with a common strategic culture to develop its leadership role and to actively push for the revitalisation of multilateralism guided by its democratic values and freedoms, social fairness and its vision for a sustainable future;
Amendment 40 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas a broad majority of EU citizens support a stronger role for the EU in matters of foreign and security policy and wish to see a more coherent and effective EU foreign policy; whereas one of the most widely endorsed and commented ideas currently on the COFEU digital platform is a proposal to create an EU army;
Amendment 58 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – indent 2
Paragraph 1 – indent 2
- improving EU decision-making and making full use of the EU’s hard and soft powers, including by the introduction of qualified majority voting in foreign and security policy decision-making,
Amendment 89 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the EU’s growing ambition and initiatives to take the lead in promotinge global partnerships on key priorities and in strengthening the multilateral order through a reform of key institutions and organisations and strengthen multilateralism by making better use of existing mechanisms and institutions for global governance as well as introducing necessary reforms in key international organisations;
Amendment 101 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for the EU to promote an alliances of democracies worldwide; insists on the need to pool resources and exchange best practices between democracies, including as regards countering malign interference and disinformation by authoritarian states and organisationhostile non-state actors; believes that, for this to be successful, the EU should promote on the global stage a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach to counter hybrid threats; expresses in this regard its full support to the Summits for Democracy to be hosted by the US, focussing on concrete actions to defend universal human rights, prevent democratic backsliding and fight corruption;
Amendment 106 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for the EU to promote alliances of democracies worldwide; insists on the need to pool resources and exchange best practices between democracies, including as regards countering malign interference and disinformation by authoritarian states, foreign malign actors and organisations; believes that, for this to be successful, the EU should promote on the global stage a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach to counter hybrid threats;
Amendment 107 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for the EU to promote alliances of democracies worldwide; insists on the need to pool resources and exchange best practices between democracies, including as regards countering malign interference and disinformation by authoritarian states and organisationtheir proxies; believes that, for this to be successful, the EU should promote on the global stage a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach to counter hybrid threats;
Amendment 113 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Emphasizes that the EU needs to increase the visibility of its actions if it aims to assume a global leadership role, including by ensuring a better, more strategic communication of its external actions, both towards its own citizens and beyond, and by countering false propaganda and disinformation spread by other major powers;
Amendment 114 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Encourages the EU to develop shared strategies with like-minded, democratic partners in order to counter rising authoritarian hybrid threats;
Amendment 123 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Encourages the EU to further develop its leadership role in the defence and promotion of human rights in multilateral forums, and in particular the UN; believes that the EU should ensure an effective use of the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime (EU Magnitsky Act), including the development of a complementary EU anti- corruption sanctions regimeby extending its scope to corruption-related offences, and better enforce the human rights provisions of the international agreements it has concluded;
Amendment 137 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for the EU’s role as an actor and mediator in conflict prevention and resolution to be enhanced following the adoption of the 2020 EU Peace Mediation Concepteffective implementation of the 2020 EU Peace Mediation Concept to enhance the EU’s role as a trusted and capable actor in conflict prevention and resolution; recalls the EU’s comparative advantage in the area of conflict prevention and resolution vis-à-vis individual member states; underscores the key role played by the European Parliament in this area through parliamentary diplomacy; highlights the significant contribution of conflict prevention and resolution activities towards making the EU a relevant geopolitical actor while advancing its security interests;
Amendment 151 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the EU’s efforts as a global frontrunner in the fight against climate change and urges the Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to propose new initiatives such as the internationalisation of the European Green Deal; believeexpects that the implementation of the European Green Deal will have significant geopolitical consequences and will positively influence the EU’s relations with some of its partners;
Amendment 164 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Urges the EU to develop global partnerships for the establishment of norms and standards on a rules-based, ethical use of technologies, in particular as regards artificial intelligence, and to ensure cooperation and coordination among democracies in this respect;
Amendment 166 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Urges the EU to develop global partnerships for the establishment of norms and standards on a rules-based, ethical and human-centric use of technologies, in particular as regards artificial intelligence;
Amendment 175 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Reiterates that the EU should develop a global connectivity strategy as an extension of the current EU-Asia Connectivity Strategy and as a strategic response to overcome its diminishing influence in many regions of the world; stresses that the Commission should make connectivity projects with third countries conditional upon the ethical use of technology and the respect for human rights and liberties, both domestically and abroad; welcomes the Commission President’s announcement of plans to present a new connectivity strategy called the ‘Global Gateway’;
Amendment 176 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Reiterates that the EU should develop a global connectivity strategy as an extension of the current EU-Asia Connectivity Strategy and as a strategic response to overcome its diminishingstrengthen its influence in many regions of the world; stresses that the Commission should make connectivity projects with third countries conditional upon the ethical use of technology both domestically and abroad; welcomes the Commission President’s announcement of plans to present a new connectivity strategy called the ‘Global Gateway’;
Amendment 182 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the G7 global initiative ‘Build Back Better World’ and urges the EU to play an active role in developing it further, including by identifying linkages with its “Global Gateway” strategy;
Amendment 185 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Subheading 2
Improving EU visibility, decision-making and making full use of the EU’s hard and soft powers
Amendment 190 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Reiterates that the EU needs first and foremost a stronger and genuine political will and commitment from of its Member States to jointly agree on and promote common EU foreign policy goals and, notably through greater EU security and defence cooperation;
Amendment 200 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Highlights the need for the EU to strengthen its ability to act efficiently and to shape the EU’s response to ongoing and upcoming challenges; therefore welcomes the ongoing Strategic Compass process as the starting point for making process towards a European Defence Union and for the strategic autonomy of the EU as regards its security and defence, as well as for the development of a common strategic culture and expects that it will help shape a shared vision for EU security and defence; stresses that the outcome should be reflected in a revised version of the 2016 EU Global Strategy;
Amendment 206 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Highlights the need for the EU to strengthen its ability to act efficiently and to shape the EU’s response to ongoing and upcoming challenges; therefore welcomes the ongoing Strategic Compass process as the starting point for the development of a common strategic culture and expects that it will help shape a shared vision for EU security and defence; stresses that the outcome should be reflected in a revisformed version of the 2016 EU Global Strategy;
Amendment 207 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Highlights the need for the EU to strengthen its ability to act efficiently and to shape the EU’stake timely and effective action in response to ongoing and upcoming challenges; therefore welcomes the ongoing Strategic Compass process as the starting point for the developmentemergence of a common strategic culture and expects that it will help shape a shared vision for EU security and defence; stresses that the outcome should be reflected in a revised version of the 2016 EU Global Strategy;
Amendment 219 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls that the Treaties provide for the possibility to improve decision-making procedures for the CFSP; stresses that unanimity hampers the EU’s ability to act and therefore calls forurges the Member States to use qualified majority voting for specific aspects of the CFSPCFSP decision making; in particular, reiterates its call for the introduction of qualified majority voting for the adoption of sanctions; stresses that the use of Article 44 TEU could improve the EU’s flexibility and capacity to act;
Amendment 227 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Reiterates its call for the establishment of new formats of cooperation such as the European Security Council; underscores the importance of creating a fully-fledged “Security and defence” committee in the European Parliament, highlights that such proposal would allow to better define the current subcommittee’s competencies and grant it the necessary powers for the European Parliament to fully exercise its mandate of oversight and scrutiny in the realm of security and defence policy; recalls that the ongoing Conference on the Future of Europe provides a relevant framework to shape innovative proposals in this respect;
Amendment 237 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that a holistic approach to the CFSP requires the synergy of all available EU assets in the field of external action; in this respect, highlights the key role and comparative advantage of the European Parliament in the EU’s diplomacy notably through interparliamentary relations and the Parliament’s extensive engagement with civil society at large; calls on the Commission, the EEAS and the Member States to recognise Parliament as an integral part of ‘Team Europe’ and to reflect this in the operational structures;
Amendment 259 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for the EU to ensure its strategic sovereignty in specific areas that are fundamental to the Union’s existence on the globinternational scentage, such as economics, security and technology, and to establish a European Defence Union; reiterates its call for the creation of a European Defence Union, which will allow the EU to act autonomously to safeguard its security interests when necessary, as well as contribute to making Europeans more capable and credible strategic partners for their allies, including NATO and the United States; calls in this respect for the establishment, as proposed by 14 Member States at the May 6, 2021 Foreign Affairs Council, of a European first entry force under single command as the first step towards a European integrated military force;
Amendment 278 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that EU sovereignty in the field of security and defence means the development, coordination and deployment of strategic capabilities required for effective crisis management, protection of the EU and its citizens, and training of key partners, an efficient division of labour between the Member States and other international organisations such as the UN and NATO and the EU’s ability to decide and act autonomously, in line with its own interests, principles and values; stresses that this approach reinforces cooperation with partners, in particular within the framework of NATO; welcomes in this regard the Commission President’s announcement of a Summit on European Defence under the French Presidency and that the EU and NATO will present a joint declaration on cooperation by the end of 2021; welcomes the discussion on an ‘initial entry force’ as presented by the VP/HR;
Amendment 285 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that EU sovereignty in the field of security and defence means the development, coordination and deployment of strategic capabilities, an efficient division of labour, of development and of production capabilities between the Member States and the EU’s ability to decide and act autonomously, in line with its own interests, principles and values; stresses that this approach reinforces cooperation with partners, in particular within the framework of NATO; welcomes in this regard the Commission President’s announcement that the EU and NATO will present a joint declaration on cooperation by the end of 2021; welcomes the discussion on an ‘initial entry force’ as presented by the VP/HR;
Amendment 289 #
2021/2182(INI)
19. Stresses that EU sovereignty in the field of security and defence means the development, coordination and deployment of strategic capabilities, an efficient division of labournhanced interoperability between the Member States and the EU’s ability to decide and act autonomously, in line with its own interests, principles and values; stresses that this approach reinforces cooperation with partners, in particular within the framework of NATO; welcomes in this regard the Commission President’s announcement that the EU and NATO will present a joint declaration on cooperation by the end of 2021; welcomes the discussion on an ‘initial entry force’ as presented by the VP/HR;
Amendment 290 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Believes that regarding new threats facing Europe, such as economic coercion, the rise of disinformation and elections interference, Europe is better positioned and equipped to deal with them; underlines that this not only requires a strengthened European pillar within NATO, but also new and innovative solutions from the EU; calls upon Member States to together develop a new possibility for Member States to execute, on a voluntary basis, collective countermeasures as part of the Strategic Compass;
Amendment 300 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Underlines the need for the Union to develop its technological sovereignty through the enhancedevelopment of industrial defence capabilitiesa strong European defence industry, in particular in emerging disruptive technologies (EDTs), and the protection and resilience of critical infrastructures; recalls the opportunities offered in this respect by existing instruments and mechanisms such as PESCO, EDF and CARD; calls on the Member States to use such instruments and mechanisms to their full extent;
Amendment 306 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Underlines the need for the Union to develop its technological and digital sovereignty through the enhancement of industrial defence capabilities, in particular in emerging disruptive technologies (EDTs), and the protection and resilience of critical infrastructures;
Amendment 310 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Stresses the need to secure the undersea telecommunications infrastructure, especially submarine optic fibre cables;
Amendment 332 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Reiterates its call for accelerating the enlargement process, with a focus on strengthening democracy, the rule of law, and human rights, as well as fostering reconciliation in the Western Balkans, as prerequisites for durable stability and prosperity; underscores that progress along the enlargement process remains firmly conditioned upon the implementation of further reforms by candidate countries to comply with the accession criteria defined by the European Council; highlights, in light of a possible future enlargement, the need for more efficient decision-making at EU level;
Amendment 335 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Reiterates its call for accelerating the enlargement process, with a focus on strengthening democracy, the rule of law, and human rights, as well as fostering reconciliation in the Western Balkans, as prerequisites for durable stability and prosperity; calls for the EU to support civil society in the Western Balkans in promoting and disseminating European values;
Amendment 348 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Reaffirms its unwavering support to the Eastern Partnership countries, and in particular as regards their independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within their internationally recognised borders as well as the respect for the will of the people; condemns Russia’s direct and indirect involvement in armed conflicts, occupations and military build-ups inside the region or on its borders with the region; urges the Eastern Partnership countries, and in particular those that have chosen to pursue the path of European integration, to ensure that fundamental freedoms are upheld and to continue implementing the necessary reforms; reiterates that the EU’s support is conditional upon concrete progress on those reforms;
Amendment 349 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Reaffirms its unwavering support to the Eastern Partnership countries, and in particular as regards their independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within their internationally recognised borders; condemns Russia’s direct and indirect involvement in armed conflicts as well as hybrid attacks, occupations and military build-ups inside the region or on its borders with the region; urges the Eastern Partnership countries, and in particular those that have chosen to pursue the path of European integration, to ensure that fundamental freedoms are upheld and to continue implementing the necessary reforms; reiterates that the EU’s support is conditional upon concrete progress on those reforms;
Amendment 351 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Reaffirms its unwavering support to the Eastern Partnership countries, and in particular as regards their independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within their internationally recognised borders; condemns Russia’s direct and indirect involvement in armed conflicts, occupations and military build-ups inside the region or on its borders with the region; supports the strengthening of cooperation between the EU and the Eastern Partnership countries in the field of security and defence, in particular the peaceful resolution of regional conflicts, addressing hybrid threats, cyber-attacks, disinformation and propaganda campaigns, third-party interference in democratic processes and increasing societal resilience; urges the Eastern Partnership countries, and in particular those that have chosen to pursue the path of European integration, to ensure that fundamental freedoms are upheld and to continue implementing the necessary reforms; reiterates that the EU’s support is conditional upon concrete progress on those reforms;
Amendment 355 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Reaffirms its unwavering support to the Eastern Partnership countries, and in particular as regards their independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within their internationally recognised borders; condemns Russia’s direct and indirect involvement in armed conflicts, occupations and military build-ups inside the region or on its borders with the region; underlines that the continuous threat in our proximity requires the physical presence of both the EU and NATO in the region; urges the Eastern Partnership countries, and in particular those that have chosen to pursue the path of European integration, to ensure that fundamental freedoms are upheld and to continue implementing the necessary reforms; reiterates that the EU’s support is conditional upon concrete progress on those reforms;
Amendment 358 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Acknowledges the convergence of the three associated partners, Ukraine, Georgia and the Republic of Moldova, with the Common Foreign and Security Policy and supports enhanced cooperation in the area of Common Security and Defence Policy, including participation in PESCO once the issue of participation of third countries is resolved;
Amendment 359 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24 b. Reiterates its non-recognition of Aliaksandr Lukashenka as president of Belarus and highlights the importance of increased engagement with representatives of Belarusian civil society and democratic opposition; calls for more determined and effective sanctions against the Lukashenka regime; underscores the importance of the European Parliament’s Platform on the fight against impunity in Belarus and encourages the use of all available legal means to bring Lukashenka and members of his regime to justice; strongly condemns the Lukashenka regime’s hybrid attack against the EU Member States by instrumentalising migrants for political purposes and urges for further development of the preparedness of the EU and Member States to respond in accordance with EU law and international obligations;
Amendment 368 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 d (new)
Paragraph 24 d (new)
24 d. Welcomes engagement of the President of the European Council in alleviating political crisis in Georgia; sees it as an act of EU leadership and calls for similar approach to crisis and conflict situations in the Eastern Partnership region and beyond; reiterates its call for a lasting settlement between Armenia and Azerbaijan on Nagorno-Karabakh;
Amendment 369 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 c (new)
Paragraph 24 c (new)
24 c. Reiterates its condemnation of Russia’s aggressive policies vis-à-vis Ukraine, notably continuous financial and military support for armed formations in Donbas, illegal occupation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the City of Sevastopol, blockade of the Azov Sea and military build-up at the eastern border of Ukraine and on the Crimean peninsula; welcomes the establishment of the International Crimean Platform; supports continuous assistance to Ukraine in its security sector and military reforms, including consideration to provide military training for Ukrainian officers; acknowledges the first meeting of the EU- Ukraine Cyber Dialogue;
Amendment 380 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. Stresses that the underlying conditions for conflict between the Israeli and Palestinian persist and that only a political solution addressing those conditions will bring lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians; recalls in this respect the EU's support for the two-state solution; calls on the EU to increase its engagement to revive the peace process between Israeli and Palestinians, including through confidence building measures, regional dialogue and increased transatlantic cooperation in the region as well as by making better use of its leverage towards both parties;
Amendment 381 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. Reiterates its call to the Commission to present an EU action plan on impunity, with a specific chapter on Syria; stresses that this action plan should seek to better coordinate and harmonise Member States’ resources and efforts to prosecute war criminals in the EU;
Amendment 387 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. IRemains concerned by the Turkish Government’s increasingly assertive foreign policy, which is repeatedly putting the country at odds with the EU and, its individual Member States and with countries in its neighbourhood; deplores the long-deteriorating situation regarding human rights and democracy in Turkey; recalls, however, that Turkey will continue to be a country of key strategic interest for the EU and that engagement needs to continuebe intensified in a phased, proportionate and reversible manner, keeping the country as closely anchored to the EU as possiblewith a special focus on certain policy areas such as on climate change, anti-terrorism, migration, security and economy; concludes that momentarily the prospect of Turkey joining the EU is unrealistic; reiterates therefore its call on the Commission to recommend the formal suspension of accession negotiations with Turkey, in order for both sides to review in a realistic manner and through a structured and high-level dialogue, the appropriateness of the current framework and its ability to function, or to explore possible new and alternative comprehensive models for future relations;
Amendment 392 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Is concerned by the Turkish Government’s increasingly assertive foreign policy, which is repeatedly putting the country at odds with the EU and individual Member States; deplores the long-deteriorating situation regarding human rights and democracy in Turkey; recalls, however,acknowledges that Turkey will continue to be a country of key strategic interest for the EU and that engagement needs to continue in a phased, proportionate and reversible manner, keeping the country as closely anchored to the EU as possible;
Amendment 399 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Underlines the importance of the full implementation of the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement, including the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland, as well as the Trade and Cooperation Agreement; welcomes steps towards the establishment of a Parliamentary Partnership Assembly for Members of the European Parliament and Members of the UK Parliament, as provided for by the agreement; hopes that foreign policy and security cooperation will beremains open to further developeding and strengthened in areas of commoning cooperation on foreign and security issues of shared concern;
Amendment 407 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Underlines the need to strengthen EU-US transatlantic cooperation on the basis of an equal partnership; welcomes in this context the statement ‘Towards a renewed Transatlantic partnership’ from the EU-US summit 2021, which provides a good basis for an ambitious transatlantic agenda; fully supports and commits to pursuing synergies and shared foreign and security objectives by further deepening cooperation in the framework of the EU- US transatlantic dialogue; highlights that the EU should be prepe necessity to swiftly adapt to the changing role of the US on the global stage in order to safeguared to reflect on how to adapt to the changing role of the US on the global stageits vital interests, notably by becoming a credible geopolitical actor on the international stage, acting in cooperation with likeminded partners and allies first and foremost, yet also able and willing to do so autonomously when necessary;
Amendment 409 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Underlines the need to strengthen EU-US transatlantic cooperation on the basis of an equal partnership; welcomes in this context the statement ‘Towards a renewed Transatlantic partnership’ from the EU-US summit 2021, which provides a good basis for an ambitious transatlantic agenda; fully supports and commits to pursuing synergies and shared foreign and security objectives by further deepening cooperation in the framework of the EU- US transatlantic dialogue; highlights that the EU should be prepared to reflect on how to adapt to the changing role of the US on the global stage;
Amendment 427 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Emphasises that the EU’s relations with Africa are of utmost importance; welcomes the joint communication of the Commission and the VP/HR entitled ‘Towards a comprehensive strategy with Africa’3 ; insists on the need, in this perspective, to update the EU strategy in an integrated approach that can ensure security and development for achieving stability in the worrying situation in the Sahel, taking into account the developments observed during the year 2021; calls on the Commission and the VP/HR to deepen discussions with the EU’s African partners in order to prepare for a successful EU-African Union Summit; _________________ 3 JOIN(2020)0004.
Amendment 433 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29 a. Is deeply concerned by the growing instability in Sahel that affects the security and living conditions of countless civilians and has direct consequences on the European Union and its Member States;
Amendment 434 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 b (new)
Paragraph 29 b (new)
29 b. Condemns the presence in Africa of private military militias such as Wagner Company acting in support of non-democratic states interests;
Amendment 440 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Is gravely concerned by the developments in Russia and reiterates the EU’s interest in maintaining freedom, stability and peace on the European continent and beyond; believes that the EU should deter Russia from carrying out destabilising and subversive actions in Europe and from repressing its own citizens; deplores Russia’s use of energy resources, in particular supply of gas to the EU Member States via Ukraine, as a geopolitical tool of pressure; underlines that closer coordination, cooperation and unity among the EU Member States are necessary in order to maintain a constructive dialogue with the Russian authorities based on the five guiding principles, which is only possible if both parties are genuinely interested in it; urges the EU to engage more closely with the people of Russia, including by developing a clearly defined ‘engagement’ objective, which should focus not only on traditional selective engagement with the Kremlin, but also on ‘strategic’ engagement with Russian civil society; reiterates that full implementation of the Minsk agreements remains the key condition for any substantial change in the EU’s stance in its relations with Russia;
Amendment 444 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Is gravely concerned by the developments in Russia and reiterates the EU’s interest in maintaining freedom, stability and peace on the European continent and beyond; believes that the EU should deter Russia from carrying out destabilising and subversive actions in Europe and from repressing its own citizens; underlines that closer coordination, cooperation and unity among the EU Member States are necessary in order to maintain a constructive dialogue with the Russian authorities based on the five guiding principles, which is only possible if both parties are genuinely interested in it; urges the EU to engage more closely with the people of Russia, including by developing a clearly defined ‘engagement’ objective, which should focus not only on traditional selective engagement with the Kremlin, but also on ‘strategic’ engagement with Russian civil society; calls on the Commission to closer coordinate its Russia strategy with Member States so that the EU presents a united front in the face of Russian threats;
Amendment 445 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Is gravely concerned by the developments in Russia and reiterates the EU’s interest in maintaining freedom, stability and peace on the European continent and beyond; believes that the EU should deter Russia from carrying out destabilising and subversive actions in Europe, notably the Baltic States and Eastern Europe, and from repressing its own citizens; underlines that closer coordination, cooperation and unity among the EU Member States are necessary in order to maintain a constructive dialogue with the Russian authorities based on the five guiding principles, which is only possible if both parties are genuinely interested in it; urges the EU to engage more closely with the people of Russia, including by developing a clearly defined ‘engagement’ objective, which should focus not only on traditional selective engagement with the Kremlin, but also on ‘strategic’ engagement with Russian civil society;
Amendment 451 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Stresses that the Arctic is of strategic and political importance to the EU and underlines the EU’s commitment to be a responsible actor, seeking the long-term sustainable and peaceful development of the region; is concerned, however, by the progressive and substantial Russian military build-up in the Arctic as well as by the impact of far-reaching Chinese projects and initiatives in the region; calls in this respect for closer attention to the first Arctic fibre cable, part of the nervous system of the internet, which has increasingly been the subject of international spying operations; calls on all stakeholders to respond to the very alarming effects and consequences of climate change in the Arctic;
Amendment 453 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Stresses that the Arctic is of strategic and geopolitical importance to the EU and underlines the EU’s commitment to be a responsible actor, seeking the long- term sustainable and peaceful development of the region; is concerned, however, by the progressive and substantial Russian military build-up in the Arctic as well as by the impact of far-reaching Chinese development and infrastructure projects and initiatives in the region; calls on all stakeholders to respond to the very alarming effects and consequences of climate change in the Arctic;
Amendment 461 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Reiterates, as underlined in its resolution of 16 September 2021 on a new EU-China strategy4 , its call for the EU to develop a more assertive, comprehensive, and consistherent EU-China strategy that unites all Member States and shapes relations with China in the interest of the EU as a wholean increasingly assertive and interventionist China in the interest of the EU as a whole; highlights in this respect the growing number of aggressive actions taken by China towards Taiwan, including repeated violations of Taiwanese airspace, China’s crackdown on Hong Kong’s freedoms, including through the imposition of a draconian national security law in 2020, as well as China’s encroachments on the freedom of navigation in the South China Sea; emphasises that this strategy should promote a rules-based multilateral order, have the defence of EU values at its core and should be based on the three principles of cooperating where possible, competing where needed, and confronting where necessary; strongly advocates for Taiwan’s full participation as an observer in meetings, mechanisms and activities of international organisations; _________________ 4 Texts adopted, P9_TA(2021)0382.
Amendment 477 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Welcomes the Commission President’s announcement of plans to present a new joint communication on a partnership with the Gulf region; calls for the EU to present a coherent strategy for balanced EU engagement in the region, with the promotion of regional security and cooperation as awell as human rights as key strategic objectives; reiterates that the EU’s priority is to revive the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) as a matter of security for Europe and the region and the only way to stop Iran’s worrying nuclear activities; ; recalls that the JCPOA remains the most effective instrument to stop Iran’s nuclear programme and stabilise the region; calls on the United States and Iran to pursue meaningful negotiations with a view of returning to compliance with the JCPOA; calls however, in the case of continued non-engagement and stalling by Iran in the JCPOA negotiations, on the EU and its Member States to consider reimposing sanctions, in coordination with the US, UK and others;
Amendment 486 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Underlines that the situation in Afghanistan is a wakeup call for the EU to deploy its external actions and means; is concerned by the dramatic humanitarian, political, economic and security situation in Afghanistan, particularly as 1 in 3 Afghans face severe hunger; stresses the need for those in power across Afghanistan to bear responsibility and accountability for the protection of human life and property and for the restoration of security and civil order and public services; reiterates that Afghan women and girls, like all Afghan people, deserve to live in safety, security and dignity, to have a full access to education and public life, and welcomes the broad international support for their rights and freedoms; calls for further evacuation of Afghans at risk, notably women judges, human rights defenders, journalists, local staff and other persons at risk due to their activities in promoting democracy and fundamental freedoms; calls for the EU to preserve the achievements of the last 20 years and to ensure that Afghanistan does not descend into a safe haven for terrorist groups; calls for the immediate development of a comprehensive lessons-based EU strategy for Afghanistan and the surrounding countries; emphasises the importance of cooperating with neighbouring and regional countries to ensure global security and regional stability;
Amendment 488 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Underlines that the situation in Afghanistan is a wakeup call for the EU to deploy its external actions and meansseek greater autonomy and sovereignty in its foreign and security policy; is concerned by the dramatic humanitarian and security situation in Afghanistan; stresses the need for those in power across Afghanistane Taliban regime to bear responsibility and accountability for the protection of human life and property and for the restoration of security and civil order; reiterates that Afghan women and girls, like all Afghan people, deserve to live in safety, security and dignity and welcomes the broad international support for their rights and freedoms; calls for the EU to preserve the achievements of the last 20 years and to ensure that Afghanistan does not descend intobecome once more a safe haven for terrorist groups; emphasises the importance of cooperating with neighbouring and regional countries to ensure global security and regional stability; calls on the EU to draw lessons from its 20-year engagement in Afghanistan;
Amendment 499 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Welcomes the EU’s renewed commitment to the Indo-Pacific region and recognition of its growing importance for EU interests; acknowledges the intense geopolitical competition in the region spurred largely by China’s growing assertiveness with its neighbours, and calls for the EU to strengthen its strategic focus, presence and actions with the aim of contributing to the stability, security, prosperity and sustainable development of the region; underlines the need for a strategic long-term engagement in the Indo-Pacific region and for establishing comprehensive bilateral and multilateral dialogue mechanisms with Indo-Pacific countries and their societies;
Amendment 511 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Calls for special attention to be paid to enhancing cooperation with our partners in Latin America; believes that a strengthened relationship with Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is centralhighly important to the EU’s geopolitical strategy in the world; stresses the need for the Union to strengthen the ties that unite the EU with LAC countries, particularly in defending the rules-based multilateral order; calls for the EU to use all available tools to deepen its cooperation with LAC partners, ensure the swift ratification of the EU-Mexico agreement, deliver on the sustainable and environmental protocol with Mercosur so that the EU association agreement with Mercosur can be ratified, and conclude the negotiations for updating the EU association agreement with Chile; urges the EU to recover its position as the preferred partner of Latin American countries in view of other geopolitical actors occupying increasing space in the region, especially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine diplomacy;
Amendment 523 #
2021/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Welcomes the increased involvement of the European Parliament in the programming of Global Europe and IPA III as well as the introduction of a biannual High-Level Geopolitical Dialogue; urges to reflect the lessons learned from the rapid collapse of state institutions in Afghanistan in the EU state-building activities around the globe;
Amendment 71 #
2021/2181(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is deeply concerned by increasing number of illiberal democracies and autocratic regimes, which are in the majority for the first time in 20 years; calls for the EU and the Member States to make full use of the tools at their disposal to support good governance, democratic institutions and space for civil society worldwide; calls upon the Commission to review, update and further develop EU state-building programmes, to increase their efficiency and sustainability of the results achieved;
Amendment 9 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EU is India’s third- largest trading partner and leading foreign investor, while India is the EU’s ninth- largest trading partner and only accounted for less than 2.1 % of its total trade in goods in 2021; whereas there is untapped potential for stronger, deeper and mutually beneficial economic cooperation that could lead to the creation of new jobs and increased perspectives for both partners;
Amendment 24 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission and the European External Action Service to pursue all efforts to improve and deepen the relationship with India, a strategic partner of the EU; reiterates the need for a deeper partnership based on the shared values of freedom, democracy, pluralism, the rule of law, good governance, equality, respect for human rights and labour rights, women’s rights and gender equality, a commitment to promoting an inclusive, coherent and rules-based global order, effective multilateralism and sustainable development, fighting climate change, and promoting peace and stability in the world;
Amendment 30 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that EU-India trade increased by more than 70 % between 2009 and 2019 and that both parties share a common interest in fostering closer and deeper economic ties; recognises that India is a solid alternative for an EU that wants to diversify its supply chains, and that the EU is India’s largest trading partner in the agri-food sector; further recognises that there are sensitives on both sides but believes that those could be addressed to create a win-win situation for both partners;
Amendment 35 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Expects a swift follow-up to the EU-India leaders’ meeting in order to openly address values-based cooperation at the highest level in matters of trade and investment; welcomes both partners’ readiness to work towards the conclusion of an ambitious, values-based, comprehensive and mutually beneficial trade agreement as well as a stand-alone investment protection agreement and an agreement on geographical indications;
Amendment 39 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Stresses the importance of EU- India joint working groups on regulatory cooperation and resilient supply chains, aimed at solving an increasing number of trade barriers and trade irritants;
Amendment 40 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Points out that one of the objectives of the future EU-India trade and investment agreements is to strengthen the economic, trade and investment relationship between the EU and India in full compliance with internationally recognised human rights, environmental and labour standards and agreements, and to create a sound, transparent, open, non-discriminatory and predictable regulatory and business environment for companies on both sides and unlock the untapped potential of two- way economic cooperation between the EU and India:
Amendment 42 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3 c. Regrets that there remains uncertainties for EU investors, notably as a result of India’s decision to unilaterally terminate all its bilateral investment treaties in 2016;
Amendment 43 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3 d. Reaffirms EU’s condemnation of Russian Federation’s military aggression against Ukraine; denounces India’s hesitancy to condemn the Russian Federation’s actions in Ukraine; underlines the importance of democracies working together and aligning on core areas and especially trade;
Amendment 44 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 e (new)
Paragraph 3 e (new)
3 e. Recalls that the EU is India’s largest trading partner in the agri-food sector; stresses the need for the EU and India to cooperate closely to address the repercussions on food security caused by the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine;
Amendment 51 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that the existing negotiating mandate is comprehensive and broad enough for negotiations to restart; takes the view, however, that an addendum is necessary to ensure that the prospective comprehensive trade agreement contains as integral parts thereof a dedicated chapter for SMEs, a dedicated digital trade chapter, a dedicated chapter on raw materials to remove all export duties on raw materials, and an ambitious and enforceable trade and sustainable development chapter aligned with the Paris Agreement; furthermore believes that the agreement should include provisions on sustainable food systems and on gender;
Amendment 61 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Agrees with EU and Indian leaders that in order to give the negotiations the impetus they need, it is imperative to find early solutions to long-standing market access issues; encourages the negotiators, therefore, to find swift solutions to the long-standing market access issues both across governance levels and sectors (e.g. cars, car parts, agriculture, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, sanitary and phytosanitary irritants, public procurement, and non-tariff barriers such as quality control orders); while not compromising the content over a speedy conclusion;
Amendment 65 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – introductory part
Paragraph 6 – introductory part
6. Encourages the negotiators to make good progress in achieving a comprehensive, mutually beneficial, state- of-the-art and WTO- compatible rules- based free trade agreement, giving priority to areas conducive to sustainable growth and the digital and green transitions, as follows:
Amendment 86 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point iv
Paragraph 6 – point iv
iv. a comprehensive chapter on public procurement at all levels of governance in order to enforce the principles of transparency and non-discrimination in public procurement through effective remedy procedures; calls, in this respect, for India to accede to the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement and to prohibit ‘buy national’ practices aimed to promote domestic manufacturing and discourage imports, such as “Make in India” and “Self-reliant India”;
Amendment 95 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point vi
Paragraph 6 – point vi
vi. a robust chapter on high-level protection for intellectual property rights (IPR), which should facilitate a non- restrictive and swift patent application process and the rapid and effective enforcement of IPR standards; however, special attention shall be paid to India's ability to produce affordable generic medicines for domestic health needs or for export to other developing countries in need;
Amendment 97 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point vi a (new)
Paragraph 6 – point vi a (new)
vi a. a chapter on SMEs in order to take into account SMEs’ specific needs and provide legal certainty; underlines the need for a business-friendly regulatory environment for SMEs, including harmonised and simplified customs procedures as well as reduced administrative and regulatory burdens in order to overcome all tariff and non-tariff barriers preventing SMEs from entering the Indian market;
Amendment 98 #
2021/2177(INI)
vi b. a Trade and Sustainable Development (TSD) chapter that guarantees values-based cooperation in trade and investment and includes the Paris Agreement, core ILO conventions and SDGs, aims at responsible trade and investment respecting human rights and labour rights, including strong action to eliminate child labour and forced labour, as well as takes climate and environment concerns and sustainable food systems into consideration, and promotes gender equality and women’s empowerment;
Amendment 112 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point x a (new)
Paragraph 6 – point x a (new)
x a. guarantee of good governance and the rule of law and solution to the obstacles created by legal uncertainty;
Amendment 119 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Underlines the importance of boosting trade in technology with special attention given to technologies combating climate change, e.g. in regard to enhancing recycling as well as circular economy and energy production;
Amendment 123 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Highlights the importance of gender issues; stresses the opportunity of future EU-India trade agreements to promote gender equality, women’s participation in trade and women’s emancipation;
Amendment 124 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Reaffirms the EU's commitment to promote environmental standards and fight against climate change in line with the Paris Agreement; urges the EU to cooperate closely with India and other like-minded partners to achieve climate neutrality; urges both sides to step up their cooperation on trade and technology especially with regards to fighting climate change;
Amendment 9 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas, following the entry into force of the multiannual financial framework (MFF) for 2021-2027, the Commission published a roadmap and launched a public consultation with a view to aligning the Financial Regulation, where appropriate, with the rules agreed by the legislator as part of the MFF 2021-2027 package, and to proposing limited and targeted improvements required by the evolving situation, for instance following the COVID-19 crisis or in the context of the growing opportunities for digitalisation, as well as improvements regarding crisis management, administrative simplifications for EU funds recipients, and protection of EU financial interests in accordance with the general principles embedded in the Union Treaties, in particular the values laid down in Article 2 TEU, as well as in accordance with the principle of sound financial management enshrined in Article 317 TFEU and in the Rule of Law Conditionality Regulation;
Amendment 12 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas the Commission acknowledged1a the need to reflect on amendments to the Financial Regulation that prevent selecting bidders that can be in a situation of conflict of interests and to improve implementation guidelines (Vademecum on public procurement) on the application of the notion of conflicting professional interests; _________________ 1a Case 853/2020/KR
Amendment 17 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that the revision should seek to modernise the rules applicable to the EU budget in line with its latest evolutions and in line with the budgetary principles, and to strengthen public procurement rules avoiding any potential conflict of interests, including professional conflict of interests, whether immediately apparent or not and to increase parliamentary oversight, democratic accountability and the ability to respond to citizens’ needs;
Amendment 18 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that the revision should seek to modernise the rules applicable to the EU budget in line with its latest evolutions and in line with the budgetary principles, and to increase respect of the EU values, protection of the financial interests of the EU, parliamentary oversight, democratic accountability and the ability to respond to citizens’ needs quickly, particularly in times of crises;
Amendment 22 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is of the opinion that, while a global overhaul of the rules applicable to the budget is not needed at this time, the Financial Regulation must be subject to targeted improvements; red tape reduction and simplifications, in particular where they increase transparency and democratic scrutiny; increase the accessibility to the EU funding for the citizens, SMEs, local and regional authorities;
Amendment 28 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is of the opinion that, while a global overhaul of the rules applicable to the budget is not needed at this time, the Financial Regulation must be subject to targeted improvements and simplifications, in particular where they increase rule of law, transparency and democratic scrutiny;
Amendment 31 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the number and scope of off-budget instruments have grown significantly in the past decade, and that NGEU has taken this practice to the next level, by greatly, if temporarily, increasing the magnitude of the EU budget in the form of external assigned revenue, and creating liabilities until 2058 through borrowing for lending and borrowing for direct EU expenditure; warns that these developments put at risk central budgetary principles such as unity and budgetary accuracy, equilibrium and universality; notes that NGEU, financed through the EU budget is the largest amount the EU has ever proposed to redress its economy after the impact of COVID-19 pandemic; expresses its confidence that in crises, innovative instruments like NGEU will be used in order to enable the European Union to act and support its Member States; invites the Commission to propose a more transparent system of governance for the off-budget instruments, that involves both arms of budgetary authority, the European Parliament and the Council; warns that the risks of fraud and misuse of these funds is significant; calls that the modifications of the Financial Regulation should reinforce the link between NGEU- funded recovery measures and the EU's objectives and values;
Amendment 32 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the number and scope of off-budget instruments have grown significantly in the past decade, and that NGEU has taken this practice to the next level, by greatly, if temporarily,Welcomes that NGEU has greatly increasinged the magnitude of the EU budget allowing the form of external assigned revenue, andUnion to face one of its greatest challenges of its existence; notes that it has creatinged liabilities until 2058 through borrowing for lending and borrowing for direct EU expenditure; warns that these developments put at risk central budgetary principles such as unity and budgetary accuracy, equilibrium and universality;
Amendment 42 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is concerned that these mechanisms pose a serious challenge toNotes that the number and scope of off-budget instruments have grown significantly in the past decade; Believes that off-budget instruments funded by external assigned revenues limit the ability of the Parliament to fulfil its decision-making, scrutiny and discharge functions; strongly believes that EU financial rules must be updated as regards the role of the budgetary authority in relation to these mechanisms, in order to bring them closer to the principles and responsibilities set out in the Treaties;
Amendment 47 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Notes with concern the increasing use of the Article 122 TFEU for setting new mechanisms and bodies with budgetary implications to the EU budget under which the Parliament’s role is limited to mere right to information and calls on ensuring an appropriate role of the Parliament in the budgetary scrutiny of such initiatives;
Amendment 57 #
2021/2162(INI)
8. Calls for the revision of reporting requirements on the Commission’s debt management strategy, including maturity and schedule of payments and including the role of new own resources in the repayment of the debt, to adapt them to the increased complexity and risk of borrowing and lending operations;
Amendment 68 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Emphasises the clear link between respect for the rule of law and the efficient implementation of the Union budget in accordance with the article 2 TEU and the principles of sound financial management: economy, efficiency and effectiveness, as laid down in the Financial Regulation; recalls that, upon adoption of the Conditionality Regulation, Parliament, the Council and the Commission agreed to consider including the content of the Conditionality Regulation into the Financial Regulation upon its next revision and urges the Commission to make this proposal; calls on the Commission to examine possibilities to strengthen coherence between the two instrumenall EU instruments that allow the protection of the financial interests of the Union, the respect of the EU values and rule of law, including the recommendations from the rule of law reports;
Amendment 71 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Reiterates that ensuring the respect of all the values enshrined in article 2 of the TEU is a form of ensuring the protection of the EU budget and of the EU’s financial interests; highlights that Regulation 2021/1060 (CPR) equipped the Commission with strong ex-ante control mechanisms to ensure that managing authorities are in full compliance with the respect of EU values, in particular the non-discrimination principle; believes, however, that there is still a strong risk that final beneficiaries of EU funds use them in a way that is not compliant with EU values throughout their execution; calls therefore on the Commission to include in the Financial Regulation provisions setting out ex-post control mechanisms and procedures ensuring that every euro of the EU budget is used for projects or organisations that respect EU values, in addition to existing mechanisms; believes that a mandatory single, inter-operable and transparent database of direct and ultimate beneficiaries of EU funds would facilitate the detection of such breaches of EU values;
Amendment 72 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Underlines the limited capacity of the Union to sanction breaches of the rule of law by EU Member States; considers that the Union should further strengthen its tools for the protection of the rule of law; believes government entities breaching rule of law principles pose a serious threat to public funds (national and European) as those authorities cannot be fully trusted for their management; calls therefore on the Commission to include in its proposal for a revision of the Financial Regulation new provisions allowing the Commission to suspend or reduce EU funds for EU Member States that do no respect the rule of law, including when no EU funds are directly put at risk, when it implements the Union budget under shared, direct or indirect management;
Amendment 77 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that it is important to know who benefits from EU funds in order to protect the financial interests of the EU and to detect fraud, corruption and conflicts of interest in particular; notes that data for identifying economic operators and their beneficial owners is not easily, or not at all, accessible12 ; considers that the centralisation of the information in a single, interoperable EU database with information on direct and ultimate beneficiaries would overcome the identified fragmentation and lack of transparency; notes that digitalisation of the management of EU funds coupled with a comprehensive definition of conflict of interest at the European level will increase the efficiency for the protection of the financial interests of the EU; _________________ 12Study on the largest 50 beneficiaries in each EU Member State of CAP and Cohesion Funds, requested by the CONT Committee, PE 679.107 - May 2021.
Amendment 83 #
Amendment 84 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Regrets that the Commission did not plan to conduct an impact assessment for the modification of the Financial Regulation, despite that while the proposal will only target specific modifications, there is no clear evidence that the final text of this revision or future modifications cannot have any direct economic, environmental and social impacts; recalls that according to the European Court of Auditors, an impact assessment could have provided clear information on the accessibility of EU funds for EU citizens, which the revision of the Financial Regulation needs to improve;
Amendment 113 #
Amendment 114 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Emphasises that the rules of implementation of the budget must reflect a clear methodology for climate mainstreaming that allow for effective and efficient tracking of funds used in tackling climate change for both climate mitigation and adaptation strands; requests the Commission to introduce the necessary provisions in the Financial regulation; the modifications should also be consistent with the modifications made so far to help the tracking of climate spending in the EU budget;
Amendment 115 #
Amendment 116 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14 b. Underlines the importance of accurate monitoring of expenditure contributing to halting and reversing the decline of biodiversity, on the basis of an effective, transparent and comprehensive methodology to be set out by the Commission, in cooperation with the European Parliament and the Council; calls on the Commission to speed up its work in this regard and introduce provisions related to the biodiversity spending tracking in the Financial regulation;
Amendment 122 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. SuggeInsists that the Financial Regulation be revised to guarantee the appropriate role of Parliament in the setting up, supervision and scrutiny of any new trust fund, including in the drawing up of the constitutive agreement and the mobilisation of the Union’s contribution, the implementation, continuation and possible liquidation; reiterates that Parliament should be involved as observer, and able to monitor the activities of the governing bodies of a trust fund; stresses that timely, regular and figure- based information on the implementation of a trust fund is essential to allow Parliament to exercise its democratic oversight and scrutiny role;
Amendment 126 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that Union trust funds bring clear visibility for the Union and to raise awareness of their results and achievements by reinforcing provisions on efficiency incommunication to citizens and stronger synergies between the communication activities, in a similar vein as on the ESI funds;
Amendment 128 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that the Commission’s Vademecum on public procurement was last updated in January 2020; notes that the current definition of ‘professional conflict of interest’ is limited to a conflicting interest that affects the capacity of an economic operator to perform a contract; calls on the Commission to provide for a more explicit definition and to ensure that its implementation rules on public procurement do not permit the awarding of policy-related service contracts to undertakings that are under the economic control of a parent company or a group that owns shares related to activities that are not in line with the EU’s environmental, social and Green Deal objectives; believes that such a revised definition should take into account the risk of conflict of interests of a performer that is developing sectoral guidelines it will have to comply with, with particular scrutiny when it comes to policy-related projects and studies;
Amendment 130 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that the Commission’s Vademecum on public procurement was last updated in January 2020; notes that the current definition of ‘professional conflict of interest’ is limited to a conflicting inter but has not been made public nor shared with the European Parliament for opinion; requests that affects the capacity of an economic operatorthe Parliament should be able to perform a contract; calls on the Commission to provide for a more explicit definition and to ensure that its implementation rules on public procurement do not permit the awarding of policy-related service contracts to undertakings that are under the economic control of a parent company or a group that owns shares related to activities that are not in line with the EU’s environmental, social and Green Deal objectiveulate an opinion on future revision of the Commission’s Vademecum on public procurement; calls on the Commission to share regular updates with the Parliament’s relevant committees on the revision of its Vademecum before it is finalised either through the discharge procedure of the European Commission or during dedicated hearings;
Amendment 133 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Asks the Commission to amend Article 167 – c) of the Financial Regulation to include professional conflict of interests, that is based on a revised definition, to the list of criteria for awarding policy-related service contracts;
Amendment 134 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17 b. Stresses that the General Conditions of the Commission’s public procurement contracts for services contain standard provisions on professional conflicting interests with requirements from contractors to proactively notify situations that could constitute a conflict of interests; asks the Commission to perform additional checks and thorough verifications before the signature of the contract, in order to avoid relying on voluntary notifications only from the applicants and to better assess possible professional conflict of interests; calls on the Commission to develop adequate sanctions, such as a temporary ban from public tender procedures, for economic operators that would be found in a situation of professional conflict of interests;
Amendment 1 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation -1 a (new)
Citation -1 a (new)
— having regard to Articles 2 and 7 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU),
Amendment 3 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
— having regards to its resolution of 10 June 2021 on the rule of law situation in the European Union and the application of the Conditionality Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/20921a _________________ 1a Texts adopted, P9_TA(2021)0287.
Amendment 5 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
— having regard to the Commission communication of 30 September 2020 on the 2020 Rule of Law Report – the rule of law situation in the European Union (COM(2020)0580),
Amendment 6 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 b (new)
Citation 3 b (new)
— having regard to the Commission’s reasoned proposal for a Council decision of 20 December 2017 on the determination of a clear risk of a serious breach by the Republic of Poland of the rule of law, issued in accordance with Article 7(1) of the Treaty on European Union (COM(2017)0835),
Amendment 7 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. whereas the conditionality mechanism set out by the Regulation was part of the overall political agreement on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021-2027, the Next Generation EU (NGEU) recovery plan and the Own Resources Decision, and should not be delayed in its application, in particular with regard to the application of the aforementioned instruments;
Amendment 8 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A a (new)
Recital -A a (new)
-A a. whereas the volume of the MFF 2021-2027 and the NGEU represents an unprecedented budget for the EU in its history that aims to support EU’s economic and social recovery following the consequences of the EU-Covid pandemic, and therefore requires more than ever timely and proper application of the principles of the sound financial management, as well as the protection of EU’s financial interests;
Amendment 9 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A b (new)
Recital -A b (new)
-A b. whereas according to the Regulation, respect for the rule of law is an essential precondition for compliance with the principles of sound financial management;
Amendment 11 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Commission decided to abide by the non-binding European Council conclusions of December 2020 and declared that it would develop guidelines for the application of the Regulation;
Amendment 13 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas, in its resolution of 25 March 2021 on the application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092, the rule-of-law conditionality mechanism, Parliament requested the Commission to adopt the guidelines no later than 1 June 2021 and after having consulted Parliament;
Amendment 15 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes note of the Commission’s intention to develop guidelines for the application of the Regulation; reiterates once again its view that the text of the Regulation is clear and does not require any additional interpretation in order to be applied; further stresses that the legislators have not conferred implementing or executive powers to the Commission to precise the application of the Regulation;
Amendment 20 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes note ofRegrets the Commission’s intention to develop guidelines for the application of the Regulation; reiterates once again its view that the text of the Regulation is clear and does not require any additional interpretation in order to be applied;
Amendment 24 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that guidelines are not legally binding and by no means could delay the application of the Regulation already in force; notes that the Commission is deviating from its usual practice of drafting guidelines for the application of a legal act only in cases where the actual implementation of the act over a certain period of time shows the need for guidance;
Amendment 26 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that guidelines are not legally binding; notdeplores that the Commission is deviating from its usual practice of drafting guidelines for the application of a legal act only in cases where the actual implementation of the act over a certain period of time shows the need for guidance;
Amendment 29 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Strongly regrets the Commission’s failure to respond to Parliament’s request and to adopt its guidelines by 1 June 2021; reiterates its call on the Commission to draft the guidelines as soon as possible in close cooperation with Parliament ; reminds the Commission that Parliament already started the necessary preparations for potential court proceedings under Article 265 of the TFEU against the Commission;
Amendment 31 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Recalls that the guidelines should only serve the Commission's internal process before triggering the mechanism by ensuring a predictible treatment for the cases brought to the Council;
Amendment 33 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. UStresses that measures under the Regulation are necessary in particular in cases where other procedures set out in Union legislation would not allow the Union budget to be protected more efficiently; therefore urges the Commission to avoid any further delay in the application of the Regulation and to investigate swiftly and thoroughly any potential breaches of the principles of the rule of law in the Member States that affect or seriously risk affecting the sound financial management of the Union budget or the protection of the financial interests of the Union in a sufficiently direct way; reiterates that the situation in some Member States already warrants immediate investigation under the Regulation, in particular Member States already under the procedure of Article 7 TEU;
Amendment 35 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. UDeplores the time wasted by the Commission since the entry into force of the Regulation; urges the Commission to avoidct without any further delay in the application of the Regulation and to investigate swiftly and thoroughly any potential breaches of the principles of the rule of law in the Member States that affect or seriously risk affecting the sound financial management of the Union budget or the protection of the financial interests of the Union in a sufficiently direct way; reiterates that the situation in some Member States already warrants immediate investigation under the Regulation;
Amendment 39 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Recalls that the political guidelines for the European Commission 2019-2024 stated that 'there can be no compromise when it comes to defending our core values' and that it would be ensured that the full Union toolbox would be used at European level; recalls that the Commission ‘shall be completely independent’, and its members ‘shall neither seek nor take instructions from any Government’ in accordance with Article 17(3) of the TEU and Article 245 of the TFEU; recalls further that in accordance with Article 17(8) of the TEU, the Commission ‘shall be responsible to the European Parliament’;
Amendment 41 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. AskRequests the Commission to report to Parliament on a quarterly or semi-annual basis regarding new and ongoing cases under investigation, starting as soon as possible with the first cases;
Amendment 44 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Emphasises that any violation of the rule of law principle has to be seen as an attempt to put in danger the impact of the Union funds in the life of our citizens; therefore there cannot be a violation of the rule of law principle without a direct link to qualitative or quantitative violation of the the financial interests of the Union;
Amendment 45 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Draws attention to the non- regressive clause for the respect of the rule law established recently by the European Court of Justice: calls therefore for the Commission to evaluate the national rules that are regressive and can put in jeopardy the sound financial management and the financial interests of the Union; Court of Justice of 20 April 2021, Repubblika v Il-Prim Ministru, C-896/19, EU:C:2021:311
Amendment 46 #
2021/2071(INI)
6 a. Calls on the Commission to clarify in the guidelines that breaches of the rule of law in a Member state which result from decisions or events that took place prior to 1 January 2021 still fall within the scope of the regulation as long as their effect is still ongoing;
Amendment 48 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Urges that any explicit denial or refusal of execution of an European Court of Justice decision by a national authority should automatically be a cause to trigger the rule of law conditionality;
Amendment 51 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Draws particular attention to the list of indicative breaches of the principles of the rule of law laid down in Article 3 of the Regulation; calls onurges the Commission to investigate potential occurrences of the breaches included in that list in the Member States, while pointing out that other practices or omissions by public authorities may also be relevant;
Amendment 53 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Recalls that non-effective and untimely cooperation with EPPO and OLAF constitutes a legitimate and legal basis to trigger the conditionality regulation;
Amendment 54 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Recalls the importance of the cooperation between the EU institutions, the Member States and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and the European Public Prosecutor`s Office (EPPO); welcomes that EPPO became operational on 1 June 2021 and highlights its crucial role in ensuring the effective functioning of the management and control systems for EU funds in the participating Member States;
Amendment 57 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Recalls that for the citizens of these Member States that do not take part in EPPO, OLAF remains the only competent body to investigate allegations of fraud, corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the Union; urges therefore the Commission to assess the compliance by the Member States with the OLAF Regulation;
Amendment 58 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7 c. Recalls that for the financial interests of EU to be effectively protected, all Member States should complete and be part of the EPPO enhanced cooperation as swiftly as possible;
Amendment 59 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 d (new)
Paragraph 7 d (new)
7 d. Urges the Commission to assess the compliance by the Member State with EPPO; points out that any political delaying of selection procedure of the european delegated prosecutors by the Member States should be seen as an attempt to jeopardise the activity of EPPO in the respective country and a potential danger of misuse of the public money;
Amendment 61 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recalls that identification of breaches of the principles of the rule of law requires objective, impartial, fair and thorough qualitative assessment by the Commission, taking into account relevant information from available sources and recognised institutions; in particular, calls on the Commission to take materials from EU bodies, such as the Court of Justice of the European Union, the Court of Auditors, the Commission’s annual Rule of Law Report and EU Justice Scoreboard, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), or from international organisations, such as the Council of Europe;
Amendment 63 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recalls that identification of breaches of the principles of the rule of law requires objective, impartial, fair and thorough qualitative assessment by the Commission, taking into account relevant information from available sources and recognised institutions, including information in the public domain and from fact-based investigative journalism;
Amendment 64 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Considers that the Commission’s annual Rule of Law report constitutes an objective, impartial, fair, and qualitative assessment of breaches of the principles of rule of law; believes that where the conclusions of the annual reports highlight individual or systemic breaches of the rule of law which affect or seriously risk affecting the sound financial management of the Union budget or the protection of the financial interests of the Union in a sufficiently direct way, they should be directly linked to the triggering of the conditionality mechanism; calls on the Commission to clarify, in the guidelines, a methodology to create a clear and direct link, when relevant, between the annual reports and the conditionality mechanism;
Amendment 67 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Highlights that civil society, including independent NGOs and citizens, is at the forefront to identify potential breaches of the rule of law at local and national level, and should therefore be involved in their reporting; calls on the Commission to establish, in the guidelines, an efficient, user-friendly, and easily accessible online one-stop shop for citizens and civil society to report both fraud and corruption cases related to EU Funds, as well as individual or systemic breaches in their Member State, guaranteeing anonymity and leading, where deemed relevant by its services, to further investigations by the OLAF, the EPPO or the Commission;
Amendment 75 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Recalls that the Regulation provides a clear definition of the rule of law, which must be understood in relation to the other values of the Union, including fundamental rights and non- discrimination; is of the opinion that state-sponsored discrimination against minorities has a direct impact on the projects on which Member States decide or not to spend EU money, and therefore directly affects the protection of the financial interests of the Union; calls on the Commission to take this into account when drafting the guidelines;
Amendment 80 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recalls that measures under the Regulation are necessary in particular in cases where other procedures set out in Article 7 TEU, in the Common Provision Regulation (CPR), in the Financial regulation or in other sector-specific or financial legislation would not allow the Union budget to be protected more effectively; stresses that this does not mean that the Regulation is to be considered as a ‘last resort’, but rather that the Commission can use a wide range of procedures to protect the Union’s financial interests, to be chosen on a case- by-case basis depending on their efficiency and effectiveness;
Amendment 82 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Recalls the complementarity principle between the conditionality regulation and other procedures set out in Union legislation; calls on the Commission to use all the tools available for better protecting the EU values and the financial interests of the Union, such as triggering the conditionality regulation and starting infringement procedures against the violation of the rule of law principle based on the recent case-law of European Court of Justice;
Amendment 83 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Points out that the Regulation covers all Union funds and applies to ‘systemic’ breaches as well as to cases of serious risk to the sound financial management of the Union budget or the protection of the financial interests of the Union, which may be difficult to address by other Union procedures that only apply to specific spending programmes and relate to effects on the budget that have already occurred; underlines that the Regulation is the only EU legislation linking the respect of the rule of law to the EU budget; considers, therefore, that its unique provisions should be fully applied to ensure a complementary protection of the rule of law in addition to EU finances;
Amendment 90 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines that ‘systemic’ breaches, for instance those affecting the functioning of the justice system, the independence of judges and media or the neutrality of public authorities, have in general a clear iand direct impact on the proper management, spending and control, including civilian oversight, of Union funds;
Amendment 91 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines that ‘systemic’ breaches, for instance those affecting the functioning of the justice system, the independence of judges or the neutrality of public authorities, have in general a clear inand direct impact on the proper management, spending and control of Union funds;
Amendment 93 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Recalls that Articles 6 and 7 of the Regulation sets out all steps and a precise timeline for the adoption and lifting of measures under the Regulation; underlines that the procedure for adopting and lifting measures respects the principles of objectivity, non-discrimination and equal treatment of Member States and is to be conducted using a non-partisan and evidence-based approach;
Amendment 96 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recalls that the Council is bound to act upon any proposal of the Commission to adopt appropriate measures under the Regulation within a period of one month, which may be extended by a maximum of two additional months in exceptional circumstances; considers that the Commission should ensure that these time references are fully respected for a timely decision;
Amendment 97 #
Amendment 98 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Believes that transparency is essential to foster the confidence of Member States and citizens in the conditionality mechanism: points out that each step of the procedure of the Regulation should therefore be taken in a fully transparent way;
Amendment 99 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15 b. Calls on the Commission to set up, in the guidelines, the transparency rules and principles that it will apply when triggering the Conditionality Mechanism;
Amendment 105 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Recalls that under the Regulation, it is essential that the legitimate interest of final recipients and beneficiaries are properly safeguarded;
Amendment 111 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Recalls that the Regulation shall be applied in a manner that ensures the protection of persons reporting on breaches of Union law, in line with the principles set out in Directive (EU) 2019/1937;
Amendment 116 #
2021/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission to analyse all information at its disposal and do its utmost to ensure that any amount due from government entities or Member States is in fact paid to final recipients or beneficiaries, which may entail recovering payments that have been made or making financial corrections by reducing Union support to programmes in line with applicable sector- specific and financial rules; asks the Commission to further clarify which other sources of funding could be used by Member States to ensure that they respect their obligations to final recipients or beneficiaries, when EU funds are suspended; asks the Commission to present its view on the management of a suspended EU fund in a concerned Member State;
Amendment 68 #
2021/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas corruption acts as a barrier to education, makes education financially inaccessible, distorts values of young people and causes lack of motivation to study, resulting in the waste of talents and negative effects on the economy;
Amendment 95 #
2021/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
J a. whereas corruption reporting is among main causes of journalist killings; whereas according to the Committee to Protect Journalists, five journalists investigating corruption have so far been killed in 2021;
Amendment 158 #
2021/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i
Paragraph 1 – point i
(i) design programmes under the IPA, the NDICI, and the EU trust funds to support anti-corruption capacity building; increase the efficiency of EU spending by including clear programme targets and timelines; enable EU Delegations and Member States’ embassies to assess and report on corruption in their regular briefings;
Amendment 199 #
2021/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point q a (new)
(q a) call for a thorough investigation into and justice for the violence and killings of investigative journalists, HRDs and other anti-corruption activists;
Amendment 209 #
2021/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point t a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point t a (new)
(t a) establish European funding rules for political parties, NGOs and the media, especially when funding comes from non- democratic countries, to prevent malign influence and interference into democratic processes and public affairs of the EU and partner countries, including manipulation of people’s opinions resulting into erosion of trust in governments, electoral processes and politics in general;
Amendment 222 #
2021/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w
Paragraph 1 – point w
(w) encourage a deepening of international commitments to put anti- corruption at the heart of the SDGs as an avenue for fighting global poverty, and for the fulfilment of economic, social and cultural rights, with special attention to the right to education; make fighting corruption in education and health-care sectors a priority;
Amendment 2 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
— having regard to the Council Conclusions on EU-US relations of 7 December 2020,
Amendment 19 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the US remains the EU’s closest strategic partner, to whom the EU shares history, values and interests;
Amendment 20 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the US remains the EU’s closest and most important strategic partner;
Amendment 32 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EU and the US share a fundamental interest in shaping the international environment, according to a shared worldview based on democracy, the rule of law, fundamental rights, and individual freedom;
Amendment 34 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EU and the US share a fundamental interest in shaping the international environment on the basis of rules-based multilateralism and liberal democracy;
Amendment 38 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EU and the US share a fundamental interest in shaping the international environmentorder;
Amendment 39 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the election of Joe Biden as President of the United States and Kamala Harris as Vice-President has created new opportunities to reset the transatlantic relationship and to better cooperate on multilateral issues such as climate change, digital and green transition, democracy and international security;
Amendment 46 #
2021/2038(INI)
C. whereas the election of Joe Biden as President of the United States and Kamala Harris as Vice-President has created new opportunities to resetvitalize the transatlantic relationship;
Amendment 62 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas constructive dialogue is needed to address the transatlantic divffergences;
Amendment 65 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas, while pursuing transatlantic cooperation in areas of shared interest, the EU should also foster it is complementary to EU advance towards strategic autonomy in defence and economic relations as a means to strengthen the transatlantic bond and increase the joint leverage of the EU and the U.S. on the world scene;
Amendment 72 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas, while pursuing transatlantic cooperation in areas of shared interest, the EU should also foster its strategic autonomy and capacity in defence and economic relations;
Amendment 82 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas both the EU and the US share a number of new common challenges such as combatting technology-enabled attacks and securing digital infrastructure, mitigating the socio- economic impact of the pandemic, the promotion ofng global health, addressing the climate emergency, the fighting against global criminal networks, and advancing the digital and green transformation as a means of sustainable modernisation;
Amendment 105 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR) to reassert the continued relevance of the strategic transatlantic relationship for the rebuilding and reinvigorating of the multilateral rules- based international order, the global strengthening of democrastrengthening democracy worldwide, shaping the rules of the digital future according to shared transatlantic values, and the promotion ofng human rights, sustainable development and inclusive growth;
Amendment 117 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for a new transatlantic agenda that privileges cooperation on digital and technology issues, multilateral cooperation for a healthier world, the fight against climate change, promotion of peaceful resolution of conflicts and reform of economic governance, by puttingand the fight against inequalities at its centre;
Amendment 119 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the EU and the U.S. to operationalize a Trade and Technology Council and a Transatlantic Agreement on Artificial Intelligence, as called for by the joint communication on a new EU-US agenda for global change;
Amendment 120 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 136 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for strengthened interparliamentary cooperation between Members of the European Parliament and Members of Congress in different thematic areas that could enable the exchange of best practices on global, but also on shared, domestic challenges, such as supporting innovation and education for the digital age, addressing economic and social inequality, protection ofng human rights and democratic standards, universal health coverage, legislative convergence on AI, responsibility oftechnology, and online platforms, and a just transition towards climate neutrality;
Amendment 148 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. invest into people to people relations among the EU and US citizens by increasing student and professional exchange, R&D cooperation and STEM education;
Amendment 153 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Emphasises that the announced return of the US to multilateralism and commitment to restore alliances provides an opportunity to re-engage with the US in repairing and rebuilding the transatlantic relationship and strengthening together the global rules-based order in the spirit of our shared democratic values;
Amendment 159 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls for increased EU-US coordination and joint action at the global level for maintaining technological leadership, setting global standards in technology and internet governance, and shaping the development of emerging and critical technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology, 5G and 6G in accordance with democratic values;
Amendment 161 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Calls for increased EU-US joint funding of cutting-edge projects based on frontier technologies, increased joint investments in research and development, increased people-to-people academic exchanges in STEM, and increased joint support for technology start-ups and SMEs;
Amendment 162 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Highlights that non-democratic regimes such as China increasingly use technology to control and repress their citizens restricting the exercise of fundamental, social, and political rights; calls for increased EU-US cooperation in developing human-centric technology that respects privacy and reduces biases and discrimination;
Amendment 163 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the decision of the Biden administration to re-join the Paris Agreement and the appointment of a Special Presidential Envoy for Climate; Urges the stepping up of joint EU- US efforts on climate change, green technology, carbon adjustment, sustainable finance and biodiversity;
Amendment 178 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the US re-join to the World Health Organisation; Calls for transatlantic leadership on health diplomacy, notably the reform of the World Health Organization and equitable global distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines, tests and treatments, in particular in lower-income countries, while safeguarding the vaccines as a global public good; insists on fostering cooperation to establish better procedures for preparing for future pandemics, including through complementary supply chains;
Amendment 203 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Believes that the EU should reaffirm together with the US the centrality of the Sustainable Development Goals, or the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, as a framework for effective multilateral cooperation, involving also China;
Amendment 208 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls for enhanced coordination on the use of the human-rights sanctions mechanisms, the Global Magnitsky Act, with corruption included among sanctioned crimes;
Amendment 209 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls for enhanced coordination on the use of the human-rights sanctions mechanisms and include acts of corruption as part of the sanctioned crimes;
Amendment 232 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Encourages the US to move towards the abolition of the death penalty, the reform of the criminal justice system, including through addressing systemic racism, hate speech and the end of all discrimination against LGBTQI persons; urges dialogue and exchange of best practices between the EU and US on promoting racial and gender equality;
Amendment 247 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Underlines that the transatlantic alliance remains fundamental for the security and the stability of the European continent, as NATO is the foundation of Europe’s collective defence; Supports a rebalancing of the responsibilities in the transatlantic security relationship by fostering greater self- reliance for EU Member States in matters of defence as a way to lessen the burden on the US; underlines that creating a strong EU industrial base and stronger military capabilities and investing in military mobility and interoperability will not only strengthen the EU but it would also simultaneously reinforce the transatlantic alliance;
Amendment 252 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Supports a rebalancing of the responsibilities in the transatlantic security relationship by fostering greater self- reliance for EU Member Statesthe European Union in matters of defence as a way to lessen the burden on the US; supports and calls for increased EU-U.S. cooperation in NATO and in the development of interoperable and complementary military capabilities;
Amendment 256 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Supports a rebalancing of the responsibilities in the transatlantic security relationship by fostering greater self- reliEmphasizes the importance for the EU Member States in matters of defence as a way to lessen the burden on the USto strive for a more balanced burden-sharing in the transatlantic security alliance;
Amendment 272 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Considers it necessary to foster cooperation not only on traditional security threats, but also on new ones such as hostile foreign technological dominance, hybrid threats, disinformation and cybersecurity; underlines, in this regard, the need for all the allies to invest financially in developing, acquiring and maintaining the capabilities that NATO needs to defend its citizens;
Amendment 273 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Considers it necessary to foster cooperation not only on traditional security threats, but also on new ones such as hostile foreign technological dominance, hybrid threats, disinformation and cybersecuritycyber-attacks, attacks on critical digital infrastructure such as 5G and intercontinental undersea cables;
Amendment 278 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls on the EU and the U.S. to leverage technology to consolidate democracy and the functioning of democratic institutions and to protect against malign foreign interference, including by developing new and effective collective deterrence and response mechanisms for state-sponsored technology-enabled subversion such as election interference, fake news, fake science, and disinformation; to this end, calls for the EU and the US to spearhead the establishment of a global alliance of digital democracies;
Amendment 292 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Supports the creation of the EU-US Security and Defence Dialogue and callsongoing cooperation within the framework of EU-NATO cooperation and the complementary proposal onf the VP/HR to launch EU-US Security as soon as possiblnd Defence Dialogue;
Amendment 303 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses the common need to defend global democracy against rising authoritarianism, also within the transatlantic community, by, inter alia, fostering inclusive social and economic policies that address the root causes of inequalities and fighting extreme nationalistpolitical views that provide a fertile ground for far- right and far-left movements to thrive;
Amendment 316 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Supports the proposal of President Biden to hold a Summit for Democracy with like-minded democracies, strengthening democracy internally and globally, particularly increasing citizen participation in democratic governance, voicing concerns and seeking peaceful solution to ongoing crackdowns on democratic movements and protecting the human rights defenders, including environmental defenders, around the globe;
Amendment 320 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Supports the proposal of President Biden to hold a Summit for Democracy with like-minded democracies; underlines, in this regard, the need for all the allies to invest financially in developing, acquiring and maintaining the capabilities that NATO needs to defend its citizens;
Amendment 343 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Believes that the EU should engage more with the US in Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans and eastern Europe in order to build resilient, prosperous, democratic multi- ethnic societies there, capable of resisting the disruptive influence of both local and external authoritarian forces;
Amendment 360 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls for a comprehensive EU-US dialogue on China and for a stronger, more coherent strategy towards Beijing that should address the areas of divergence, such as the Comprehensive Agreement on Investments, and explore possibilities for EU-US cooperation with China in multilateral frameworks on common challenges, such as climate change;
Amendment 361 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls for a comprehensive EU-US dialogue on China that should address theand seek to find common ground on areas of divergence, such as the Comprehensive Agreement on Investments, and explore possibilities for EU-US cooperationengagement with China in multilateral frameworks on commonglobal challenges, such as climate change;
Amendment 364 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Underscores the need to explore areas of convergence and possible cooperation with the US on China, notably regarding the protection of human and minority rights, de-escalation of tensions in South-East Asia and protecting South- East Asian democracies, coordination of actions in the Indo-Pacific region, setting global technological standards, securing critical infrastructure and supply chains for critical technology components, protecting intellectual property rights and the fight against, fighting disinformation; supports closer coordination on these and other issues of common concern;
Amendment 378 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls for close cooperation to jointly address the range of threats emanating from the Russian Federation, such as the continued destabilisation of Ukraine and Georgia, China and for a stronger, more coherent strategy towards Beijing interferences in democratic processes in the EU and the US, hybrid threats and disinformation campaigns, while at the same pursuing selective cooperation in the areas of shared transatlantic interest, notably in the area of arms control; welcomes, in this regard, the decision taken by the Biden administration to extend the New START arms control treaty;
Amendment 381 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls for close cooperation to jointly address the range of threats emanating from the Russian Federation, such as the continued destabilisation of Ukraine and Georgia, Republic of Moldova and Georgia, support for Lukashenka's illegitimate rule and crimes against humanity in Belarus, interferences in democratic processes in the EU and the US, hybrid threats and disinformation campaigns, while at the same pursuing selective cooperation in the areas of shared transatlantic interest, notably in the area of arms control;
Amendment 384 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls for close cooperation to jointly address the range of threats emanating from the Russian Federation, such as the territorial breaches of Ukraine and Georgia, the continued destabiliszation of Ukraine and Georgiand interference in the Republic of Moldova, interferences in democratic processes in the EU and the US, hybrid, military and cyber threats and disinformation campaigns, while at the same pursuing selective cooperationengagement in the areas of shared transatlantic interest, notably in the area of arms control;
Amendment 419 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Expresses concerns over a withdrawal of the NATO Allies forces from Afghanistan, calls for a dialogue based decisions in the future, urges a responsible committed action towards the Afghan people, particularly in supporting the Intra-Afghan Peace Talks and safeguarding the fundamental freedoms and human rights with particular attention to the rights of ethnic minorities, girls and women, including their right to education and public participation, and other vulnerable groups;
Amendment 421 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Calls for a joint EU-US strategy on Africa that supports democracy, inclusive and sustainable development, human rights, digitalization, education, and gender equality, mitigates the impact of climate change and its demographic implications, reduces Chinese exploitation of Africa’s natural resources and ensures their sustainable use, and engages with Africa as an economic, social, and political partner of both the EU and the U.S.;
Amendment 423 #
2021/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Supports closer cooperation with the US in securing a stable and secure North Africa and Sahel, by joining forces to address regional conflicts, power competition and the disruptive behaviour of external actors in these regions;
Amendment 14 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 21 January 2021 on the crackdown on the democratic opposition in Hong Kong;
Amendment 21 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 b (new)
Citation 5 b (new)
— Having regard to its resolution of 20 May 2021 on Chinese countersanctions on EU entities and MEPs and MPs;
Amendment 23 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 c (new)
Citation 5 c (new)
— Having regard to its resolution of 17 December 2020 on Forced labour and the situation of the Uyghurs in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region;
Amendment 25 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 d (new)
Citation 5 d (new)
— Having regard to its resolution of 19 June 2020 on the PRC national security law for Hong Kong and the need for the EU to defend Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy;
Amendment 32 #
2021/2037(INI)
A. whereas through its strong economic growth and ambitious foreign policy agenda, notably its investment strategy and its policies “Going Global”, “Made in China 2025” and its “Belt and Road Initiative”, China is asserting a stronger global role both as an economic power and as foreign policy actor, which poses serious political, economic, security and technological challenges to the EU, and has significant and long-lasting consequences foron the world order and poses threats to liberal democracy;
Amendment 39 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas China is a cooperation partner but also an economic competitor and systemic rival; whereas, in this respect, the EU may share policy objectives with China, but it also has vulnerabilities that need to be carefully assessed, in order to develop a strategic response to Chinese projection of power and influence in the world and in to Europe;
Amendment 46 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. whereas in recent years the EU faced a rising number of challenges from China through the Belt and Road Initiative, the 16 +1 format, divide-and- rule tactics, the Chinese investment strategy, disinformation campaigns, technological challenges and an increasingly assertive diplomacy;
Amendment 49 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
A c. whereas Chinese foreign policy expansion poses threats to liberal democracy, by indebting African, Asian, Latin American and even some Western Balkan countries through its Belt and Road Initiative and by attempting to assert its illiberal views through its growing influence in international organisations;
Amendment 58 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas China has a track record of human rights violations that eschew the country’s bilateral and multilateral commitments in these areas; whereas goodwill measures and non-binding commitments have not been sufficient to increase Chinese commitment to values that are fundamental for the EU;
Amendment 123 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Supports greater dialogue and cooperation with China on peace and security, sustainable development, science, technology and innovation, environmental issues, space and aerospace, the reform of the WTO;
Amendment 127 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. recognizes the importance of cooperation with China in supporting the peace process in Afghanistan and discouraging North Korea of continuing its nuclear programme, inter alia;
Amendment 141 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for Human Rights Dialogues to be held regularly and calls for a solid benchmarking of the progress made in bilateral dialogues more generally; calls furthermore for a shadow human rights dialogue involving EU and member states diplomats, Chinese diaspora, NGOs, academics and lawmakers aimed at forging a better understanding of the Chinese system and devising better strategies to influence human rights progress in China;
Amendment 196 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – point a
Paragraph 8 – point a
(a) having a timetable for China’s ratification and implementation of key International Labour Organisation (ILO) conventions on labour rights and a robust monitoring mechanism, as well as concrete measures or steps towards putting an end to other human rights violations against the Uyghurnd systematic persecutions against the Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslim minority groups in China, particularly in the northwest region of Xinjiang;
Amendment 211 #
2021/2037(INI)
(b) a recommitment by China to uphold its international commitments to Hong Kong under the Sino-British Joint Declaration and Hong Kong’s Basic Law through the suspension of planned reforms to the city’s electoral system;
Amendment 214 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – point c
Paragraph 8 – point c
(c) the lifting the counter-of sanctions imposed by the Chinese Ggovernment on EU entities and individuals, including Members of the European Parliament and the Subcommittee on Human Rights in retaliation of the Council 22nd March’s decision to impose sanctions on 4 Chinese officials and one entity;
Amendment 226 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. States its support for UN to carry outUrges the EU and its Member States to intensify efforts to reach enough international support for an independent UN legal investigations into alleged genocide and crimes against humanity taking place in the Xinjiang region and in the meantime to commission an EU led legal investigation to make preliminary determinations into the alleged crimes;
Amendment 228 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. States its support for UN to carry out legal investigations into alleged genocide and crimes against humanity taking place in the Xinjiang region; calls on China to comply with its obligations under national and international law to respect human rights, including the rights belonging to minorities in Xinjiang, Tibet and Inner Mongolia;
Amendment 238 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls for the introduction of a unilateral ban on the import of products from forced labour and child labour or any other form of modern slavery; Calls on the Commission to bring forward the proposed Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence Framework as a matter of urgency; Underlines the need to ensuring that the current trade and internal market legislation, as well as any due diligence framework or forced labour import ban, be efficiently and effectively used in order to exclude entities directly or indirectly involved in human rights abuses in Xinjiang, operating on the EU internal market;
Amendment 247 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 255 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Calls on the Commission to address the crackdown on foreign NGOs by Chinese authorities and urges it to delete the ninth section of Annex II of the CAI that states that senior staff of foreign NGOs that are operating in China must be Chinese citizens; believes that the passage further restricts the work of foreign NGOs that already have to operate under the strict NGO law of 2017;
Amendment 259 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11 b. Calls on the EU Member States to fully implement the package of measures that was agreed following the introduction of the National Security Law for Honkong in July 2020 and to review their asylum, migration, visa and residence policy for Hong Kongers; Calls for targeted measures under the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime, as necessary, in order to address repressions in Hong Kong;
Amendment 265 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Believes that the future EU strategy on China should provide the necessary tools and data to analyse the political, economic, social and technological threats stemming from China, its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and 176+1 policies, its investment strategy and their implications for the Union’s strategic autonomy and the liberal order;
Amendment 274 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to commission an EU-wide audit of the EU dependency on China in certain strategically important and critical sectors on both national and subnational levels, setting out plans to reduce dependency, while maintaining overall trade relations with China, which should be as open as possible;
Amendment 291 #
2021/2037(INI)
(b) building on the EU toolbox for national, regional and local risk-mitigating measures, to develop joint standards for the new generation of technologies, such as 5G networks;
Amendment 327 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Believes that the future EU-China strategy should be more coordinated between the EU institutions and the Member States, as well as between the different Commission Directorates General; believes that policies should also be coordinated with regional and local actors that develop and maintain links with China;
Amendment 332 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Believes that the EU-China strategy should have appropriate budgetary arrangements and financing, as well as integrated performance measurement, monitoring, reporting and evaluation arrangements;
Amendment 351 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Notes that the increasing number of hybrid attacks originating from China requires special attention, due to their destabilising and dangerous nature; Recalls that these attacks are by itself often not serious enough to trigger Article 5of the NATO treaty or Article 42(7) of the TEU, though have a strategic effect cumulative and cannot be effectively tackled by retorsions by the injured member state; Believes that the EU should therefore strive to find a solution to fill this legal vacuum in a way that would reserve the right for collective defence below the collective defence threshold and allow for collective countermeasures of EU Member States on a voluntary basis;
Amendment 357 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18 b. Supports expanding contacts between peoples on both sides as well as mutual exchange visits of students but encourages the EU member states to better monitor the impact of Chinese government interference in academic freedom, and if deemed necessary counter Chinese efforts to undermine academic freedom;
Amendment 359 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the VP/HR to coordinate the Union’s actions with like-minded partners on the protection of human rights and support for civil society in China and for Chinese diaspora around the world, as well as the defence of liberal democracy principles in the world, notably in Hong Kong and Taiwan, and with a view to engaging China to respect international law, the right to public demonstrations as an exercise of freedom of expression and freedom of assembly, the freedom of navigation and the peaceful resolution of disputes;
Amendment 362 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the VP/HR to coordinate the Union’s actions with like-minded partners on the protection of human rights and support for civil society in China and for Chinese diaspora around the world, as well as the defence of liberal democracy in the world, notably in Hong Kong and Taiwan, and with a view to engaging China to respect international law, the freedom of navigation in the South China and the East China Seas and the peaceful resolution of disputes;
Amendment 374 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Considers it necessary for the EU to promote a balanced and prosperous transatlantic relationship with the Biden Administration, based on our shared history, values and interests, in order to maintain and demonstrate the united strength of global liberal democracies in multilateral organisations;
Amendment 394 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Underscores the necessity of fostering closer cooperation with NATO and G7 countries to fight hybrid threats, cyber attacks and disinformation campaigns stemming from China;
Amendment 398 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls for stronger cooperation with NATO on Chinese security challenges; supports NATO’s proposal to develop a political strategy for approaching a world in which China will be of growing importance through to 2030; welcomes NATO’s efforts to carefully monitor the security implications of China’s increased physical presence in the Arctic as well as Africa;
Amendment 426 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls for increased funding for 5G rollout projects and research into 6G, AI and big data technology, in order to ensure future network security and increased digital sovereignty which will be vital for digitalisation and economic growth, but also for closing the technological gap with China and for eliminating the risks that NATO members and its partners may be exposed to with the integration of China’s 5G technology into the Transatlantic telecommunication networks, as such action could erode the future of democratic governance;
Amendment 441 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Considers it necessary to develop new industrial policies in areas such as microchips and semiconductor production, rare earth mining, cloud computing and telecoms technology in order to decrease EU’s reliance on Chinese supply chains, always with an outlook to ensure better coordination of those policies with that of other like-minded liberal democracies whilst exploring the potential to jointly pool resources and create new synergies along the way;
Amendment 454 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32 a. Encourages a close observation of China's involvement in the Arctic region and preparedness to ensure freedom of navigation in the Arctic’s Northern Sea Route;
Amendment 459 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Believes that the Union should continue working towards its transformation into a geopolitical player by ensuring a more united geopolitical approach of its Member States, as well as by fostering its strategic autonomy and capacity;
Amendment 464 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33 a. Highlights that success of the European Neighbourhood Policy determines the EU's capacity to take upon the role of global actor; warns about the icreasing role of China in the immediate neighbourhood of the EU, including the candidate countries, and calls for active EU's engagement in providing the neighbouring countries with a viable alternative to Chinese investments;
Amendment 466 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Points to the need to strengthen the EU’s tools to defend itself, increase its capacity to protect its interests overseas, acquire greater influence in its direct neighbourhood and ensure that the Member States are united in their geopolitical approach; finds that in this regard the EU should urgently develop an effective toolbox comprising economic instruments to tackle threats of economic coercion and of weaponization of choke points in an increasingly networked global economy;
Amendment 500 #
2021/2037(INI)
37. Points out the need to equipprovide the European External Action Service with a mandate and the necessary resources to study and counterto monitor and address Chinese disinformation operations;
Amendment 6 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU and India are to convene a leaders’ meeting on 8 May 2021 in Porto, Portugal, following their commitment to convene regularly at the highest level and to strengthen the strategic partnership established in 2004, with a view to enhancing economic and political cooperation;
Amendment 8 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas the EU and India, as the world’s two largest democracies, share strong political, economic, social and cultural links and both are committed to the promotion of peace, stability, security, prosperity and sustainable development;
Amendment 40 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
a) consolidate the progress in the Strategic Partnership achieved since last year’s Summit and make tangible advances on priority issues, notably resilient global health, climate change and green growth, digitalisation and new technologyies, connectivity, trade and investment, and foreign, security and defence policy;
Amendment 48 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c
Paragraph 1 – point c
c) reiterate the need for a regular political dialogue and a deeper partnership based on the shared values of democracy, the rule of law, respect for human rights, a commitment to promoting an inclusive, coherent and rules-based global order, effective multilateralism and sustainable development;
Amendment 61 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Amendment 67 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g
Paragraph 1 – point g
g) promote greater synergy in foreign and security policy through the existing relevant dialogue mechanisms and within fora set up under the Agenda for Action 2020, and in light of the EU’s recent strategic emphasis on enhanced security cooperation in and with Asia, where India plays an important strategic role;
Amendment 74 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h
Paragraph 1 – point h
h) emphasise the need for closer thematic coordination of international security policies and for action in areas such as nuclear security and the non- proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, mitigation of chemical, biological and radiological weapons, the promotion of regional conflict prevention and peacebuilding, the prevention of irregular migration and human trafficking, counter-piracy, maritime security, countering violent extremism, as well as cybersecurity, hybrid threats and outer spacecounter-terrorism (including counter- radicalisation, anti-money-laundering and countering terrorism financing), as well as cybersecurity, hybrid threats and outer space; strengthen military-to- military relations and exchanges in order to explore concrete opportunities for cooperation and consider India’s participation in PESCO projects;
Amendment 75 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h
Paragraph 1 – point h
h) emphasise the need for closer thematic coordination of international security policies and for action in areas such as nuclear security and the non- proliferation and control of weapons of mass destruction, mitigation of chemical, biological and radiological weapons, the promotion of regional conflict prevention and peacebuilding, counter-piracy, maritime security, countering radicalisation and violent extremism, as well as cybersecurity, hybrid threats and outer space; consider India’s participation in Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) projects so as to bolster the EU- India strategic partnership;
Amendment 84 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i
Paragraph 1 – point i
i) point out that the EU and India are two of the largest contributors to UN peacekeeping and committed advocates for sustainable peace; encourage discussion and initiatives towards widening cooperation in peacekeeping, notably in the current pandemic which might lead to destabilisation of states that were already weak and fragile;
Amendment 89 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j
Paragraph 1 – point j
j) take positive note of the six regular EU-India consultations on disarmament and non-proliferation that have taken place and encourage India to strengthen regional cooperation in this regard; acknowledge that India has joined three major proliferation-related multilateral export control regimes and encourage a closer EU-India partnership within these fora;
Amendment 91 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k
Paragraph 1 – point k
k) coordinate positions and initiatives in multilateral fora, notably the UN, by pushing for joint objectives, increasing dialogue and effectively aligning positions; underline that India will hold a UN Security Council seat in 2021-2022 and the G20 presidency in 2023, marking an opportunity for the EU and India to enhance coordination on global governance and further promote a shared vision of rules-based multilateralism; support India’s bid for permanent membership of a reformed UN Security Council;
Amendment 96 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k
Paragraph 1 – point k
k) coordinate positions and initiatives in multilateral fora, notably the UN, WTO and G20, by pushing for joint objectives, increasing dialogue and effectively aligning positions; support India’s bid for permanent membership of a reformed UN Security Council;
Amendment 108 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point m
Paragraph 1 – point m
m) underline India’s important role in consolidating EU’s engagement in and with Asia; promote joint action in coordinating development and humanitarian aid, as well as in strengthening democratic processes and countering authoritarian trends in Asia and beyond; encourage the EU and India to further exchange views on the situation in the Middle East and on areas of possible cooperation which could improve security and stability in the region; promote enhanced cooperation and exchange of best practices between India and the EU regarding development and stability in Africa; promote joint action in coordinating food security and disaster relief operations;
Amendment 114 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point m a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point m a (new)
m a) acknowledge that the ceasefire agreement reached between India and Pakistan on February 25 is an important step in the establishment of regional peace and stability which are both in the interest of India and the EU; encourage and support the reconciliation process between the two countries;
Amendment 118 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point n
Paragraph 1 – point n
n) underline that preserving peace, stability and the freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific region remains of critical importance to the interests of the EU and its Member States; increase mutual engagement to ensure that trade in the Indo-Pacific region will not be hampered by an increasingly assertive Chinese stance; intensify cooperation in maritime security and joint training missions in the Indo-Pacific region;
Amendment 119 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point n
Paragraph 1 – point n
n) underline that preserving peace, stability and the freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific region remains of critical importance to the interests of the EU and its Member States; intensify cooperation in maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region notably with regard to acts of piracy and armed robbery attacks;
Amendment 129 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o
Paragraph 1 – point o
o) take note of India’s security concerns as regards the expansive and aggressive policy of the People’s Republic of China (PRC); particularly in the South China Sea; support the resolution of disputes through genuine dialogue and the upholding of international law on the India-PRC border;
Amendment 149 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r
Paragraph 1 – point r
r) place human rights at the heart of the EU’s engagement with India, thereby enabling an open and calm dialogue; develop a strategy to address human rights issues in collaboration with India and to integrate human rights considerations across the wider EU-India partnership, including women’s rights and empowerment, gender equality and child rights and to prioritise programmes that address discrimination against ethnic groups and religious and sexual minorities;
Amendment 160 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s
Paragraph 1 – point s
s) encourage India, as a member of UN Human Rights Council, to accept and to facilitate the visits of UN special rapporteurs for the monitoring of developments in civic space and fundamental rights and freedoms, as part of its pledge to foster the genuine participation and effective involvement of civil society in the promotion of human rights; encourage the Indian authorities to cooperate in particular with the UN Special Rapporteurs on minority issues, on combating any form of racism, discrimination, xenophobia, and promote the freedom of religion and belief;
Amendment 182 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point t
Paragraph 1 – point t
t) address the human rights situation and challenges faced by civil society in its dialogue with the Indian authorities, including at summit level; encourage India, as the world’s largest democracy, to demonstrate its commitment to respecting and protecting the freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association, to end attacks against - and to release arbitrarily detained - human rights defenders and journalists, including in the Indian- administered part of Kashmir, to repeal laws that may be used to silence dissent, and to ensure accountability for human rights violations; recall that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act passed by the Parliament of India in 2019 is discriminatory against the Muslim community and violates India’s international obligations;
Amendment 190 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point t
Paragraph 1 – point t
t) address the human rights situation and challenges faced by civil society in its dialogue with the Indian authorities, including at summit level; encourage India, as the world’s largest democracy, to demonstrate its commitment to respecting and protectingrespect, protect and fully enforce the constitutionally guaranteed rights to the freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association, to prevendt attacks against - and to release arbitrarily detained - human rights defenders and journalists, including in the Indian- administered part of Kashmir, to repeal laws that may be used to silence dissent, and to ensure accountability for human rights violations;
Amendment 205 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point u
Paragraph 1 – point u
u) act upon the commitment made in the EU-India Roadmap to resume the bilateral human rights dialogue as soon as possible; make the dialogue meaningful by ensuring high- level participation, setting concrete commitments and criteria for progress, addressing individual cases and facilitating an EU-India civil society dialogue ahead of the intergovernmental dialogue;
Amendment 213 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point v a (new)
v a) recall that the EU is India’s largest trading partner and it is in their mutual interest to foster closer economic ties; recognise that India is a solid alternative for an EU that wants to diversify its supply chains to reduce its dependence on China and the United States;
Amendment 218 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v
Paragraph 1 – point v
v) seize the opportunity offered by the EU-India Leaders’ Meeting to openly address value-based cooperation at the highest level in matters of trade and investment; work towards the achievement of common objectives in these areas that comply with and contribute to respect for universal human rights and the pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals with the aim to conclude comprehensive and balanced agreements on trade and investment with India;
Amendment 222 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point w a (new)
w a) take note of India's role as one of the world leaders in the production of medicinal products and pharmaceutical ingredients exported to the EU; express concern regarding the decision of the Indian authorities to impose export bans on critical medicines used in the treatment of COVID-19 such as paracetamol and 12 other active pharmaceutical ingredients; preserve the free circulation of all goods and guarantee, in particular, the supply chain of essential products such as medicines and medical equipment;
Amendment 223 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point w a (new)
Amendment 227 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point y
Paragraph 1 – point y
y) finalise negotiations on a connectivity partnership with Indiafiscally, environmentally, socially and economically sustainable connectivity partnership with India, based on universally recognised international norms, good governance, rule of law, openness, transparency and equality;
Amendment 237 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ab
Paragraph 1 – point ab
ab) continue common global leadership in support of the Paris Agreement and focus on implementing the clean and renewable energy agenda; reaffirm a joint commitment, as two major global greenhouse gas emitters, to more coordinated efforts in mitigating the effects of climate change and increasing their investment in green and sustainable technologies;
Amendment 254 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point af
Paragraph 1 – point af
af) call for a deeper partnership in education, research and innovation and cultural exchange; call on the EU Member States and India to invest especially in young people’s capacities and leadership and to ensure their meaningful inclusion in political and economic life; promote Indian participation in EU programmes such as Horizon Europe, European Research Council, Marie Sklodowska- Curie fellowship and people-to-people exchanges; promote, in this regard, the Erasmus+ programme and ensure equal inclusion of female students, scientists, researchers and professionals in these programmes;
Amendment 39 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas health is fundamental to the well-being of Europeans and equitable access to healthcare is a pillar of the EUand equitable access to healthcare are fundamental to the well-being of Europeans; whereas safe, affordable medicines are needed to combat all diseases; whereas patients should be at the centre of all health policies, alongside investment and research;
Amendment 46 #
2021/2013(INI)
B. whereas COVID-19 has had an impact on people’s health and on the economy; whereas it has highlighted both the EU’s strengths and weaknesses; whereas in order to strengthen the resilience of our national health systems to cross-border threats, more European integration is necessary; whereas a European Health Union, which should contributes to an increasingly social Union, is key in this procesd foster closer cooperation, coordination and knowledge sharing on health between Member States and relevant stakeholders;
Amendment 74 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the pharmaceutical strategy covers the full cycle of medicines, including research, testing, authorisation, consumption and disposal, and contributes to meeting the objectives of the European Green Deal, the digital transformation, the circular economy and climate neutrality;
Amendment 82 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas, to secure the Union's lead position in the pharmaceutical development, the strategy must focus on strengthening the innovative potential of European pharmaceutical research as well as acknowledging and reinforcing the link with the EU industrial strategy, the SME strategy and the European Health Data Space;
Amendment 101 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
C b. whereas there are variances and differences in health care systems, national regulation, implementation of EU-regulation, pricing and authorisation processes in the different Member States; whereas these differences are a result of Member States' legitimate competences on health; whereas the differences can lead to fragmentation and unpredictable circumstances for actors in the pharmaceutical sector that operate outside their own country;
Amendment 112 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
C c. whereas it is both in the interest of the individual patient and the society as such to have a competitive and resilient pharmaceutical industry with strong roots in research; whereas a thriving industry to a higher degree can identify and address patients' medical needs and contribute to advances in public health, economic growth, employment, trade relations and in science and technology;
Amendment 138 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that investment in research into and the development of innovative medicines and treatments, as well as equal access to safe, effective, affordable and high-quality medicines, are essential for making progress in the prevention and treatment of diseases;
Amendment 140 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that investment in research into and the development of innovative medicines, diagnostics and treatments, as well as access to safe, effective and high- quality medicines, are essential for making progress in the prevention and treatment of diseases;
Amendment 142 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Notes with concern that most new medicines are launched earlier in the US than in the EU; notes that this delay is partly due to longer timelines for authorisation procedures in the EU; requests the Commission to assess how the EU’s procedures for authorisation can be made more efficient and timely, in order to allow EU patients to benefit from medicines that can improve their conditions sooner; invites the Commission to propose adequate resources for the EMA to achieve this objective;
Amendment 158 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that investment in research has not been sufficient to meet the therapeutic needs of patients with rare diseases, paediatric cancers and neurodegenerative diseases or to deal with antimicrobial resistance (AMR); acknowledges the need to find innovative financing models for incentivizing research and development of novel medicine for diseases that are otherwise perceived as being unattractive to industry due to potentially low market value and revenue;
Amendment 165 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that investment in research has not been sufficient to meet the diagnostic and therapeutic needs of patients with rare diseases,or chronic diseases such as paediatric cancers and neurodegenerative diseases or to deal with antimicrobial resistance (AMR);
Amendment 185 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers it imperative that a common EU therapeutic guide for antimicrobials be introduced, setting up traceable antimicrobial use reduction targets at EU level and that communication campaigns on AMR be coordinated through a single calendar at EU level;
Amendment 204 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to further strengthen the current system of incentives for research and the development of new medicines for unmet therapeutic needs and to incorporate new criteria into the system of incentives for research into and the development of new medicines for unmet diagnostic and therapeutic needs, while maintaining the overall stability and predictability of the system, and prioritising projects promoted by the pharmaceutical industry combating rare diseases,or chronic diseases such as paediatric cancers, neurodegenerative diseases and AMR, with the aim of finding more therapeutic options and meeting the needs of patients and health systems; calls on the Commission to promote the creation of an EU framework to guide and regularly evaluate the implementation of national plans to fight these diseases;
Amendment 211 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to incorporate new criteria into the system of incentives for research into and the development of new medicines for unmet therapeutic needs, prioritising projects promoted by the pharmaceutical industry combating rare diseases, paediatric cancers, neurodegenerative diseases and AMR, with the aim of finding more therapeutic options and meeting the needs of patients and health systems; calls on the Commission to promote the creation of an EU framework to guide and regularly evaluate the implementation of national plans to fight these diseases;
Amendment 226 #
2021/2013(INI)
4 a. Calls on the Commission to consider setting research targets and milestone prizes as a complement to other research and development incentives, especially for developing medicines and therapies that are of low interest for industry due to market value;
Amendment 248 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to promote dialogue with the Member States and stakeholders to assess newadditional criteria for national pricing, such as whether a product is ‘MadeDeveloped in Europe’, whether the EU invested in the product to support research, or whether prices should be adapted to the value of the therapeutic benefit of the medicine, and the primary and broader needs of the population;
Amendment 268 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to review the incentive system, increaseensuring price transparency, highlight the causes limiting affordability and patient access to medicinal products, and propose sustainable solutions that also promote competition; further calls on the Commission, especially DG Competition, to be alert of anti-competitive conduct and investigate anti-competitive practices in the pharmaceutical industry;
Amendment 277 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Underlines that shortages and unavailability of medicines are multi- factorial issues; believes it is necessary to find solutions to address barriers to timely and effective patient access; calls on the Commission to work with Member States, medicine marketing authorisation holders and other relevant actors to identify and address the root-causes of unavailability of medicines while respecting Member States competences;
Amendment 300 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that generic and biosimilar medicines are accessible and affordable treatments and contribute greatly to the budgetary sustainability of healthcare systems; calls on the Commission to introduce measures to support a greater market presence of these medicines and to harmonise at EU level the interpretation of the so-called Bolar provision concerning possible exemptions from the legal framework for the Unitary Patent system for generic drug manufacturers; calls on the Commission to address the misuse of the IPR (intellectual property rights) system to delay market entry of generic and biosimilar medicines; further calls on the Commission to design rules for the industry that promote research, development and the production of generic and biosimilar medicines in the EU and to propose EU protocols for the interchangeability of biosimilar medicines;
Amendment 332 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls on the Commission to start an inquiry into the effects of parallel trade on medicine scarcity and market penetration of novel treatments into Member States with less developed economies;
Amendment 335 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights the benefits of public- private partnership tenders for national health systems in funding research into and the production of innovative medicines; stresses that public-private partnership dialogues and academia-pharma cooperation are essential for the exchange of knowledge and information for the benefit of all patients across the Union;
Amendment 344 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Calls on the Commission to draw conclusions from the experience of joint negotiations gained during the pandemic and to promote joint procurement of medicine; points out that a stronger position of different Member States speaking with one voice should be used in joint negotiation with industry to attain high transparency standards, equal and sustainable medicine procurement;
Amendment 360 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the importance of new joint EU public procurement contracts by the Commission and the Member States, especially for emergency medicines, orphan medicines and unmet therapeutic needs;
Amendment 364 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Believes it will be beneficial to have a common definition of unmet medical needs as the concept is a key criterion for medical prioritisation as well as a qualifier for adaptive and accelerated authorisation processes; therefore calls on the Commission to initiate talks to establish transparent criteria on how to define unmet needs;
Amendment 370 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Stresses the importance of securing joint medicine stocks to prevent the recurrence of essential medicine scarcity across Member States;
Amendment 396 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Believes that facilitating faster access would be especially beneficial for patients with severe chronical diseases; suggests accordingly to allow patients to take part in the decisions on risk-benefit from early access to new and innovative medicines and treatment;
Amendment 411 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Insists that a competitive EU pharmaceutical industry is strategic and more responsive to patients’Welcomes the Commission's objective of improving the innovation capacity and competitiveness in the pharmaceutical industry; insists that a competitive EU pharmaceutical industry is strategic and more responsive to patients’ needs and that it is in the interest of patients that the industry is in the strongest possible position to meet their diagnostic and therapeutic needs; points out that the industry needs a stable, flexible and agile regulatory environment; believes that it can underlines that the marketing authorive globally with a clear, robust and efficient intellectual property system; welcomes the initiative to build interoperable digital infrastructure for the European Health Data Spacesation system should build on the existing legislative framework and prevent duplication and additional administrative burdens, believes that it can thrive globally with a clear, robust and efficient intellectual property system;
Amendment 429 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Welcomes the initiative to build interoperable digital infrastructure for the European Health Data Space; highlights the need to promote both primary and secondary use of aggregated health data and the need in this regard for a clearer definition of secondary data use vs. primary data collection; believes that awareness on fragmentation regarding the implementation of GDPR should be raised; further believes that it is of outmost importance to enable and promote trust and data innovation in digital health, which will be possible through education and capability building for regulators, industry and patients;
Amendment 495 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to revise the use of supplementary protection certificates based on technological and scientific advances to prevent generic and biosimilar medicines from becoming less competitive inside and outside the EU;
Amendment 498 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Encourages Member States to establish regional business hubs to promote biosolutions and green technology in the production of biosimilar medicines as well as other sustainable and innovative pharmaceutical products; underlines the importance of improving education on biosimilars for health care professionals on Member State level;
Amendment 500 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13 b. Calls on the Commission to develop a separate European Life Science strategy drawing on the lessons from the Industrial Strategy, Pharmaceutical strategy and a European Health Union; suggests that the new strategy should be horizontal and include a strategic approach including areas such as industry, research, health union, crisis preparedness and trade;
Amendment 507 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses the importance of creating quality jobs in the EU along the entire pharmaceutical value chain, with the support of the NextGenerationEU instrument; calls on the Commission to propose measures to promote employment and skill-building in the pharmaceutical sector, facilitating talent retention and mobility at EU level;
Amendment 514 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Highlights the fact that gene and cell therapies, personalised medicine, nanotechnology, next-generation vaccines, e-health and the ‘Million plus genomes’ initiativegene sequencing can bring enormous benefits in relation to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and post- treatment of all diseases; urges the Commission to develop appropriate regulatory frameworks, to guide new business models, and to run information campaigns to raise awareness and encourage the use of these innovations; calls on the Commission to encourage enhanced data generation on these new products through improved cooperation among regulatory agencies, HTA bodies and patients organizations, healthcare professionals and pharmaceutical companies;
Amendment 550 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Urges the Commission, based on the experience with the authorisation of COVID-19 vaccines, to work with the EMA to consider extending the application of rolling reviews to other emergency medicineand to incorporate lessons learned from the extraordinary and accelerated authorisation process where it is relevant, safe and beneficial for patients and for innovative medicinal products for underserved areas; further calls on the Commission to work with the EMA to develop the use of electronic product information for all medicines in the EU;
Amendment 559 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Urges the Commission, based on the experience with the authorisation of COVID-19 vaccines, to work with the EMA to consider extending the application of rolling reviews to other emergencyssential medicines; further calls on the Commission to work with the EMA to develop the use of electronic product information for all medicines in the EU;
Amendment 565 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission to reassess the system which leads from conditional marketing authorisation to standard marketing authorisation or to the exceptional renewal of the authorisation; calls on the EMA to thoroughly carry out the final evaluation and ensure the strict compliance by producers with all of the requirements for each medicine under conditional marketing authorisation in order to ensure the efficacy and safety of such medicine; asks for the time before the final evaluation to be reduced from five to three years; encourages the Commission in cooperation with the EMA to consider how already established tools like accelerated authorisation, early dialogue, expanded guidance and the PRIME scheme can be used to make medicine available to patients at a faster pace, especially medicine that has potential to address an urgent public health threat or an unmet medical need;
Amendment 619 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Supports the Commission in its efforts to conduct a structured dialogue with players in the pharmaceutical value chain, public authorities, non-governmental patient and health organisations and the research community to address weaknesses and identify opportunities for innovation in the global medicines manufacturing and supply chain;
Amendment 630 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Considers it important that the Internal Market for medicines is safeguarded and that unjustified import and export restrictions, that can cause harm to the internal market and decrease affordability, should be avoided and addressed by the Commission if they occur;
Amendment 646 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Welcomes HERA as a permanent structure that should help facilitate agile and quick decision-making, response and action for future European health crises; stresses that public-private partnerships are a key element in this regard; calls on HERA to facilitate a structured dialogue with industry with the aim of identifying vulnerabilities in the global supply chain of critical medicines and raw materials;
Amendment 672 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Stresses that for pharmaceutical waste should be handled in a safe and hygienic matter with regard to the objections and targets of the circular economy and to protect the environment; believes that the pharmaceutical industry should have the same requirements and standards on packaging and waste management as other sectors; calls on the Commission to create a uniform framework for packaging that takes into account user-friendliness and the circumstances for industry;
Amendment 678 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Calls on the Commission to speed up the catch-up procedure for environmental risk assessments of human medicines authorized before 2006 where they are not available;
Amendment 684 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22 b. Calls on the Commission to update environmental risk assessment requirements of human medicine waste to ensure a proper assessment of persistent, bio-accumulative and toxic substances and of mixture effects, and to take into account the risk of antimicrobial resistance developing in the environment.
Amendment 691 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 c (new)
Paragraph 22 c (new)
22 c. Calls on the Commission to include environmental criteria in the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) framework;
Amendment 22 #
2021/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls its demand in its resolution of 10 February 2021 on the New Circular Economy Action Plan1 for binding EU reduction targets for primary raw materials use within planetary boundaries by 2050 at the latest; requests that the Commission include all possible options to minimise resource consumption in its demand scenarios for critical raw materials (CRM); __________________ 1 Texts adopted, P9_TA(2021)0040.
Amendment 36 #
2021/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission to develop research programmes that would contribute to mitigating supply risks, given that CRMs are directly linked with the defence and aerospace industries and their role is crucial in the development of key defence capabilities;
Amendment 38 #
2021/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission to ensure comprehensive criticality assessment including assessment of all environmental externalities of extraction and processing of CRMs;
Amendment 39 #
2021/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Underlines the need for a sustainable and digital economy as the most advanced technologies required for the twin transition to a green and digital future relies particularly on the safe and diverse supply of CRM and will lead to a drastic increase demand of CRM in Europe and elsewhere; emphasizes that CRM will ensure EU’s competitiveness in the rapidly changing modern economy; reiterates that the EU should contribute to securing access to CRM via helping partner countries to improve their management of CRM and strengthening partnerships; reiterates the need for an integrated policy response at EU level to ensure sufficient access to CRM at fair, transparent and undistorted prices invites the Commission and the Member States to develop a multilateral vision that would enhance international cooperation on CRM policies and investments; invites the Commission to establish a high-level interdepartmental Critical Raw Materials Task Force to elaborate, monitor, review policies and ensure coherence between trade policy and development goals;
Amendment 47 #
2021/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Suggests that in the wake of a global crisis, such as the ongoing COVID- 19 pandemic, the Commission and the Member States should become more resilient in coping with possible future shocks and be prepared to reduce dependency, strengthen diversity and avoid supply disruption;
Amendment 77 #
2021/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission to monitor closely and find a solution to the continuous challenge imposed by the export restrictions applied by third countries; calls on the Commission to also monitor how third countries proceed with buying out exports of CRM and limit the EU’s chances of diversifying the sourcing; reiterates the need to use current trade rules to the maximum by establishing a monitoring mechanism of export restrictions on CRM in bilateral and multilateral negotiations and by fostering a dialogue about their use as a policy tool ;
Amendment 109 #
2021/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Encourages development of framework conditions for sustainable mining and improvement of the CRM’s knowledge base, including identification and classification of mining waste deposits; asks the Commission to develop a comprehensive pan-European database on mining waste sites and support the development of adequate tools to assess feasibility and benefits related to the recovery of CRMs from mining wastes, necessary for supplying Green Deal technologies;
Amendment 114 #
2021/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Call on the Commission to safeguard environmental and social standards, as well as the traceability of supply and trade chains of CRMs along their life cycle; Believes that the upcoming mandatory due-diligence legislation should contribute to this aim;
Amendment 121 #
2021/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Encourages, through EU projects, the practice of "urban mining" by increasing the recovery rate of CRM from e-waste, which at the moment stands below 1%;
Amendment 125 #
2021/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Calls on the Commission to implement strict standards of public disclosure, transparency and reporting in extractive industries and mining activities
Amendment 142 #
2021/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that mining permits should include requirements for the proper, safe and sustainable recovery of all CRMs; requests that the Commission urgently implement Parliament’s demands in its resolution of 27 April 2017 on implementation of the Mining Waste Directive2 ; __________________ 2 OJ C 298, 23.8.2018, p. 132.
Amendment 2 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
— having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/1788 of 19 November 2018 in support of the South-Eastern and Eastern Europe Clearinghouse for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SEESAC) for the implementation of the Regional Roadmap on combating illicit arms trafficking in Western Balkans,
Amendment 5 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas organised crime is a global threahas become a central issue in international affairs and a threat to peace and development, which necessitates a common and coordinated response byfrom the EU, its Member States and international partners;
Amendment 24 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the threat posed by criminalorganised crime groups originating from the Western Balkans has been used as an argument against EU accession in some countries;
Amendment 26 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas in order to meet the EU membership criteria, the Western Balkan countries need to implement comprehensive reforms in crucial areas such as the rule of law and deliver concrete results in judicial reforms and in the fight against corruption and organised crime;
Amendment 35 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that depriving countries of the Western Balkans of a European perspective is worsening rather than improving the situation as regardsfighting organised crime, and underlines that only by fosteradvancing ing the EU integration process can it be improvedare mutually reinforcing processes;
Amendment 52 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the lack of employment opportunities, corruption, disinformation, elements of state capture, inequality, foreign interference from non-democratic regimes such as Russia and China and the slow process of EU accession, are among the factors that make Western Balkans societies vulnerable to organised crime, and urges both the authorities of the Western Balkan countries and their international partners, including the EU, to intensify their efforts in addressing these challenges as they sow instability, undermine integration, and delay democratic and economic development;
Amendment 60 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the transposition into national laws by the Western Balkan countries of EU and international standards on asset recovery; regrets, however, that implementation remains low; urges the jurisdictions in the region to establish the confiscation of proceeds and instrumentalities of crime as a priority in the fight against corruption and organised crimewelcomes other efforts that have been undertaken to fight organised crime in the region, such as the development of governmental coordination mechanisms and special courts and law enforcement units; urges the jurisdictions in the region to establish the confiscation of proceeds and instrumentalities of crime as a priority in the fight against corruption and organised crime; calls for EU assistance in supporting law enforcement agencies to obtain required capacities, proper conditions and resources in order for them to be able to fulfil their mandates;
Amendment 63 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Western Balkan countries to target both criminal organisations rather than individual cases; urges the relevant authorities to strengthen the protection ofand individual cases; notes that rightly identifying and accurately investigating criminal activity as "organised" is essential to the criminal justice response; urges the relevant authorities to fill in the legislative gaps that expose informants and whistle- blowers and protect them from being fired, harassed, sued or even prosecuted or threatened in order to increase the capacity to dismantle organised criminal groups; and to successfully fight corruption and organised crime;
Amendment 69 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Calls on the Western Balkans countries to keep a concrete and sustained track record in tackling organised crime, corruption and money laundering and to develop periodic national reports on this matter;
Amendment 70 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Calls on the Western Balkan countries to strengthen their interinstitutional cooperation, including in intelligence gathering and sharing, in order to better understand and tackle organised crime;
Amendment 82 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines the importance of cooperation and intelligence sharing with the Member States, with international partners like the Unites States, the United Kingdom ands well as with international organisations such as the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and the UNODC;
Amendment 85 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that the Western Balkan countries are both an origin of and a destination for trafficking in human beings which involves mostly women and girls trafficked for sexual exploitation; underlines that most detected victims of human trafficking in the Western Balkans come from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia; notes that human trafficking is the crime with the highest proportional share of links to organised crime; calls on the relevant authorities to place more focus on prevention and strengthening the resilience of groups that are vulnerable to the risks of trafficking in human beings; welcomes joint actions carried out with international partners, including Interpol and Europol, which have led to the arrests of suspected traffickers and migrant smugglers;
Amendment 107 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that the six Western Balkan countries remain a major transit region for the trafficking of drugs; notes that drug production and trafficking are the most commonly convicted crimes in the region; welcomes the increasing number of joint counter- narcotics operations; calls, in this respect, for cooperation to be intensified between EU law-enforcement agencies and their counterparts from the Western Balkans; underlines that law enforcement authorities must develop their capacities to better monitor and combat drug trafficking;
Amendment 111 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes the increase in organised cyber-criminal activities; welcomes the efforts of the Western Balkan countries to expand their capacity to fight cybercrime and the increase in prosecutions for cybercrime; calls forencourages the EU to promote greater cooperation with the Western Balkan countries on tacklingassist the Western Balkan countries with the appropriate tools and means on tackling cybercrime and other online threats;
Amendment 117 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Notes the expansion of a black market, including through the Deep Web, for fake COVID-19 vaccine certificates that sell across Western Balkan countries; calls on the Western Balkan authorities to closely monitor such criminal acts and to take action against any developments with regards to counterfeit vaccines and vaccination cards;
Amendment 121 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes that Eurojust has facilitated approximately 200 joint criminal investigations between EU Member States and the Western Balkan countries; Welcomes the conclusion of cooperation agreements between Eurojust and four Western Balkan countriesAlbania, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia, as well as the authorisation to open negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina; urges the Council to authorise the opening of negotiations for a similar agreement with Kosovo, as judicial cooperation in criminal matters with all Western Balkan countries is crucial to fighting organised crime;
Amendment 126 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. WUnderlines that the Western Balkans is a region of particular relevance for Europol; welcomes the agreements on operational cooperation between Europol and five Western Balkan countries, as well as the working arrangement with the law enforcement authorities of Kosovo, and commends the successful operations led in the context of this cooperation; welcomes the opening of Europol’s Liaison Office in Albania in 2019 and the decision to open similar Liaison Offices in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in Serbia, encourages similar cooperation with the remaining Western Balkan countries;
Amendment 129 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Welcomes the Working Agreements undertaken by CEPOL with the Western Balkan countries which focus on specific activities on specific topics related to combating organised crime, such as money laundering, migration, financial investigation and terrorism; underlines the importance to further strengthen the already established mechanisms between CEPOL and the Western Balkans region;
Amendment 133 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Welcomes the working arrangements which are in place between FRONTEX and the Western Balkan countries, as well as the Status Agreements signed with Albania, Montenegro and Serbia which lead to activities aimed at tackling cross-border crime and illegal immigration and increased technical and operational assistance at the border; welcomes the similar status agreements initiated with North Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina; underlines the need to further develop the cooperation between FRONTEX and the Western Balkan countries in matters related to combating organized crime;
Amendment 138 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Reiterates the need to increase the focus on prevention activities and education, as well asparticularly on issues related to the negative impact of organised crime, human, drug and arms trafficking on societies, as well as radicalisation; reiterates the need to increase the focus on a proper understanding of citizenship, and to increase resilience, paying greater attention to socio-economic conditions, especially in suburban and rural areas, and providing support for local initiatives to reduce vulnerability to crime and corruption;
Amendment 140 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Underlines the importance of monitoring links between organised crime groups and radicalised individuals and terrorist organisations; reiterates the importance of EU’s role in countering terrorism financing and money laundering; encourages further cooperation in this regard, especially through EU support for training of financial experts in the region, information sharing and exchange of best practices and know-how;
Amendment 142 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Underlines that regional cooperation is key to fighting organised crime effectively; commends the work of existing regional initiatives aimed at strengthening interinstitutional relations in the fight against corruption and organised crime between the Western Balkan countries, such as The Southeast European Law Enforcement Center (SELEC) and encourages further regional cooperation in combating more effectively trans-border organised crime;
Amendment 150 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 d (new)
Paragraph 22 d (new)
7d. Notes with concern the lack of credible data on organised crime in the region; calls on the Western Balkan countries to increase the understanding of organised crime by enhancing their capacity to collect and process reliable data on organised crime, underlines that the development of strategic and policy documents to guide the national response to organised crime is essential for setting priorities and establishing goals to tackle this phenomena;
Amendment 155 #
2021/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Underlines the crucial role of civil society organisations (CSO), academics and journalists in monitoring the work of governments and assessing track records in fighting organised crime; notes that legal and institutional frameworks for CSO participation are largely in place in the Western Balkan countries but regrets that their potential is not being used to the full extent;
Amendment 125 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) According to Article 3(3) of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) and Article 191 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), the Union is committed to ensuring a high level of protection and improvement of the quality of the environment, inter alia by application of the precautionary principle and on the principles that preventive action should be taken, that environmental damage should as a priority be rectified at source and that the polluter should pay.
Amendment 127 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The Union continues to be concerned with the rise in environmental criminal offences and their effects, which undermine the effectiveness of Union environmental legislationresult in lost opportunity costs, in harm or loss of ecosystem services, habitats and species, undermine the effectiveness of Union environmental legislation and by undercutting legal prices might create unfair competition to legally operating businesses. Improved environmental standards by legislation aiming at high level of protection of environment and human health in some cases lead to increased costs for businesses, in particular in cases of inelasticity of price in the sector, and potentially raises the attractiveness of illegal operations1a. These offences are moreover increasingly extending beyond the borders of the Member States in which the offences are committed. Such offences pose a threat to the environment and therefore call for an appropriate and effective response. _________________ 1a Broadening the Toolbox for the Prevention of Illegal Waste Trafficking, to Address Emerging Threats, Suvantola, Leila ; Kankaanranta, Terhi, Environmental policy and law, 2018-04- 02, Vol.48 (1), p.64-74.
Amendment 138 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The effective investigation, prosecution and adjudication of environmental criminal offences should be improved. The list of environmental criminal offences which were set out in Directive 2008/99/EC should be revised and additional categories of offences based on the most serious breaches of Union environmental law should be added. Over leniency with regard to the punishment of what might have been seen as minor environmental crimes, results in a situation where the fines received for violation of environmental law represent a small fraction of the profits and could be regarded as a cost of doing business. Provisions on sanctions should be strengthened in order to enhance theirhave a deterrent effect as well as to adequately support the enforcement chain in charge of detecting, investigating, prosecuting and adjudicating environmental criminal offences as well as to give a signal that it makes economic sense to comply with the environmental acquis.
Amendment 141 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The Directive should provide a clear sentencing guidance to the authorities. Member States should criminalise offence categories and provide for greater precision on the definitions of the offence categories, and harmonisation concerning sanction types and levels.
Amendment 142 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Member States should provide for criminal penalties in their national legislation in respect of serious infringements of provisions of Union law concerning protection of the environment. In the framework of the common fisheries policy, Union law provides for comprehensive set of rules for control and enforcement under Regulation (EC) No 1224/200921 and Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 in case of serious infringements, including those that cause damage to the marine environment. Under this system the Member States have the choice between administrative and/or criminal sanctioning systems. In line with the Communication from the Commission on the European Green Deal22 and the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 203023 , certain intentional unlawful conduct covered under Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 and Regulation (EC) 1005/200824 should be established as criminal offences. _________________ Similarly, the common agricultural policy1a provides for penalties, in the area of both interventions covered and not covered by IACS, and those related to conditionality rules, jointly aiming for safeguards for environment and prudent and rational use of natural resources. This Directive provides for establishing criminal sanctions in case of serious non- compliance with the respective provisions. _________________ 1a COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2021/2289 of 21 December 2021 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the presentation of the content of the CAP Strategic Plans and on the electronic system for the secure exchange of information 21 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 404/2011 of 8 April 2011 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy (OJ L 112, 30.4.2011, p. 1–153). 22 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS The European Green Deal, COM/2019/640 final. 23 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 Bringing nature back into our lives, COM/2020/380 final 24 Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 of 29 September 2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, amending Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1936/2001 and (EC) No 601/2004 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 1093/94 and (EC) No 1447/1999, (OJ L 286, 29.10.2008, p. 1– 32).
Amendment 149 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) A conduct should be considered unlawful also when it is carried out under an authorisation by a competent authority in a Member State if such authorisation was illegal, if it was obtained fraudulently, or by corruption, extortion or coercion. An authorisation that has breached the relevant EU legislation, independently of the eventual result of the given authorisation is as well considered unlawful. Moreover, operators should take the necessary steps to comply with the legislative, regulatory and administrative provisions concerning the protection of environment applicable when they carry out the respective activity, including by complying with their obligations, as laid down in applicable EU and national laws, in procedures governing amendments or updates to existing authorisations.
Amendment 155 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The environment should be protected in a wide sense, as set out under Article 3 (3) TEU and Article 191 TFEU, covering all natural resources - air, water, soil, wild fauna and flora including habitats - as well as services provided by natural resour, ecosystems and species populations - as well as prudent and rational use of natural resources and ecosystem services.
Amendment 159 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The acceleration of climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental degradation, paired with tangible examples of their devastating effects, have led to the recognition of the green transition as the defining objective of our time and a matter of intergenerational equity. Therefore, when Union legislation covered by this Directive evolves, this Directive should also automatically cover any updated or amended Union legislation falling within the scope of criminal offences defined under this Directive, when the obligations under Union law remain unchanged in substance. However, when new legal instruments prohibit new conduct harmful to the environment, this Directive should be amended in the respective part in order to add to the categories of criminal offences also the new serious breaches of Union environmental law adopted after this Directive will have come into force.
Amendment 174 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Sanctions for the offences should be effective, dissuasive and proportionate. To this end, minimum levels for the maximum term of imprisonment should be set for natural persons. Accessory sanctions are often seen as being more effective than financial sanctions especially for legal persons. Additional sanctions or measures should be therefore available in criminal proceedings. These should include the obligation to fully cover the cost to reinstate the environment, exclusion from access to public funding, including tender procedures, grants and concessions and withdrawal of permits and authorisations. This is without prejudice to the discretion of judges or courts in criminal proceedings to impose appropriate sanctions in the individual cases.
Amendment 176 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Where national law provides for it, legal persons should also be held criminally liable for environmental criminal offences according to this Directive. Member States whose national law does not provide for the criminal liability of legal persons should ensure that their administrative sanctioning systems provide for effective, dissuasive and proportionate sanctions types and levels as laid down in this Directive in order to achieve its objectives, and that the criminal prosecution of natural person acting in the name of a legal entity is enabled. Financial situation of legal persons should also be taken into account to ensure the dissuasiveness of the sanction imposed.
Amendment 178 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) A further approximation and effectiveness of sanction levels imposed in practice should be fostered through common aggravating circumstances that reflect the severity of the crime committed. Where the death of, or serious injury to, a person, have been caused and where these elements are not already constituent for the criminal offence, these could be considered as aggravating circumstances. Equally, when an environmental criminal offence causes substantial and irreversible or long-lasting damage to an entire ecosystem, this should be an aggravating circumstance because of its severity, including in cases comparable to ecocide. As the illegal profits or expenditure that can be generated or avoidAs the illegal profits, expenditure that can be generated or avoided and a competitive advantage gained through environmental crime are an important incentive for criminals, these should be taken into account when determining the appropriate level of sanctioning in the individual case.
Amendment 181 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) When an environmental criminal offence causes substantial and irreversible or long-lasting damage to an entire ecosystem, this should be considered comparable to or qualifying as an offence of ecocide.
Amendment 183 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Where the crimes are of a continuing nature, they should be brought to an end as soon as possible. Where offenders have made financial gains, such gains should be confiscated. The Directive also lays down the rules for the management of the confiscated gains.
Amendment 185 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) Lack of national rescue and sanctuary capacity may contribute to the lack of enforcement of relevant provisions related to wildlife trade by a Member State and result in measures inadequate to deter wildlife crime, such as administrative sanctions, without seizure. Dissuasive sanctions, collaboration and exchange between governmental and non- governmental sanctuaries and rescue centres to secure long term and species- appropriate solutions for seized wildlife are needed.
Amendment 187 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Member States should lay down rules concerning limitation periods necessary in order to enable them to counter environmental criminal offences effectively, without prejudice to national rules that do not set limitation periods for investigation, prosecution and enforcement. Given the seriousness of the respective conduct, there should be no limitation period for the criminal offence of ecocide and for the criminal offence, which has affected natural ecosystem which is established as a legal entity.
Amendment 191 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Furthermore, judicial and administrative authorities in the Member States should have at their disposal a proper guidance, allowing for a range of criminal sanctions and other measures to address different types of criminal behaviour in a tailored and effective manner, with an adequate level of harmonisation at EU level to ensure effective cross-border cooperation, to prevent dual criminality and prevent that low enforcement and low penalties levels in a Member State negatively affect the implementation of this Directive.
Amendment 195 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Given, in particular, the mobility of perpetrators of illegal conduct covered by this Directive, together with the cross- border nature of offences and the possibility of cross-border investigations, Member States should establish jurisdiction in order to counter such conduct effectively. enable the competent authorities to investigate and prosecute such activities, including where an offence is committed, by means of information and communication technology, from their territory, whether or not such technology is based in their territory. Member States should also strengthen inter-agency cooperation between financial investigators and environmental crime agencies, to detect and pursue financial investigations into environmental crimes. This includes working with foreign counterparts to share information, facilitate prosecutions and recover assets that are moved and held abroad1a. _________________ 1a inter-agency cooperation proposed in the 2021 report Money Laundering from Environmental Crime by The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), available at https://www.fatf- gafi.org/media/fatf/documents/reports/Mo ney-Laundering-from-Environmental- Crime.pdf
Amendment 203 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Environmental criminal offences harm nature, economy and society. By reporting breaches of Union environmental law, peopleindividuals and organisations perform a service of public interest and play a key role in exposing and preventing such breaches, and thus safeguarding the welfare of society. Individuals in contact with an organisation in the context of their work-related activities are often the first to know about threats or harm to the public interest and the environment. Persons who report irregularities are known as whistleblowers. Potential whistleblowers are often discouraged from reporting their concerns or suspicions for fear of retaliation. Such persons should benefit from balanced and effective whistleblowers protection set out under Directive (EU) 2019/1937of the European Parliament and of the Council25 . _________________ 25 Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (OJ L 305/17).
Amendment 217 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) To ensure an effective, integrated and coherent enforcement system that includes administrative, civil and criminal law measures, Member States should organise internal cooperation and communication between all actors along the administrative and criminal enforcement chains and between punitive and remedial sanctioning actors. Following the applicable rules,Potential perpetrators are generally legal actors given legitimacy as a consequence of various societal structures, e.g. paying tax on corporate earnings, providing jobs, being established within government policy structures, and political considerations arguably dictate that these might be treated sympathetically by justice systems and policy1a. Supervisory agencies might be under pressure to maintain good relationships with the companies they regulate, and to support local economic health2a. Member States should therefore also cooperate through EU agencies, in particular Eurojust and Europol, as well as with EU bodies, including the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and the European Anti- Fraud Office (OLAF), in their respective areas of competence. , by setting up national contact points. The review of Directive 2017/1371 should propose an inclusion of environmental crime to the criminal offenses covered by the Directive and an extension of the EPPO’s mandate to cover serious environmental crimes, via the European Council in accordance with Article 86(4) TFEU, is needed to effectively tackle these crimes in the EU. _________________ 1a Nurse, Angus: Contemporary Perspectives on Environmental Enforcement International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology, 2022-03, Vol.66 (4), p.327- 344 2a Environmental and Wildlife Crime in Sweden from 2000 to 2017, Stassen, Richard ; Ceccato, Vania; Favarin, Serena, Journal of contemporary criminal justice, 2020-08, Vol.36 (3), p.403-427.
Amendment 226 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 33 a (new)
Recital 33 a (new)
(33a) The Commission should, in close cooperation with the Member States 'monitor the justice systems' capacities to detect, prevent, respond, and prosecute environmental crimes as well as identify gaps and provide science-based and specialist recommendations and guidelines to better detect, investigate, prosecute or adjudicate environmental criminal offences.
Amendment 227 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 33 b (new)
Recital 33 b (new)
(33b) The Commission and relevant EU agencies, such as Eurojust and Europol, as well other EU bodies should organise visits to the Member States to provide additional support and monitor the implementation of this Directive. The Commission should support the implementation of actions funded by relevant Union funding programmes and instruments related to environmental criminal offences, provide guidelines for case management and support for professional entities and networks to improve guidelines in order to better detect, investigate, prosecute or adjudicate environmental criminal offences, including field response and personnel training, and provide timely, objective, reliable and easily accessible information on environmental crimes to all national, regional and local authorities as well as NGOs and the public.
Amendment 228 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Directive establishes minimum rules concerning the definition of criminal offences and sanctions in order to combat environmental crime, assist the proper implementation and enforcement of environmental legislation and to help protect the environment more effectively.
Amendment 235 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
(b) a law, an administrative regulation of a Member State or a decision taken by a competent authority of a Member State that gives effect to the Union legislation referred to in point (a) or to the Union´s strategic initiative in the field of environment.
Amendment 239 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – paragraph 1
The conduct shall be deemed unlawful even if carried out under an authorisation by a competent authority in a Member State when the authorisation was obtained fraudulently or by corruption, extortion or coercion;or under an approved planning instrument when the authorisation or a planning instrument was in breach of the Union environmental legislation, or it was obtained fraudulently or by corruption, extortion or coercion. Authorisation given by a national official, breaching the Union environmental legislation, irrespective of the eventual result of the obtained authorisation, shall also be deemed an unlawful conduct for the purpose of this Directive.
Amendment 244 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
(2a) ´´illegal logging´ means any logging which breaks rules and legislation in force and is not limited to cases which involve products or commodities within the scope of Regulation (EU) No 995/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council or [ Regulation on the making available on the Union market as well as export from the Union of certain commodities and products associated with deforestation and forest degradation and repealing Regulation (EU) No 995/2010], including conduct of a local, regional or national forest authority infringing on EU law in sphere of nature protection or on a law implementing EU strategic initiative in the sphere of nature protection;
Amendment 245 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) ‘legal person’ means any legal entity having such status under the applicable national law, except for States or public bodies exercising State authority and for public international organisations;
Amendment 248 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
(3a) 'national public official' means any person holding an executive, administrative or judicial office at national, regional or local level;
Amendment 253 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
(4a) ‘offering for sale’, ‘sale’ and ‘trade’ have the meaning attributed to them in Article 2, points (i), (p), and (u) of Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 and also cover offering for sale, sale and trade that occur online, irrespective of the place of establishment or residence of the providers of the intermediary online services and of the traders;
Amendment 254 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 b (new)
Amendment 278 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that the following conduct constitutes a criminal offence when it is unlawful and, committed intentionally or with serious negligence:
Amendment 281 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the discharge, emission or introduction of a quantity of energy, materials or substances or ionising radiation into air, soil or water which causes or is likely to cause death or serious injury to any person or substantial damage to the quality of air, the quality of soil or the quality of water, or to animals or plants;
Amendment 299 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) authorisation or the execution of plan or project referred to in Article 6(3) of Council Directive 92/43/EEEC1a without an appropriate assessment of its implications for the site in view of the site's conservation objectives, referred to in the same Article; _________________ 1a Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora
Amendment 300 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
(db) authorisation or the execution of the plans or projects authorized without the conditions of the exemption under Article 4(7) of Directive 2000/60/EC1a having been met; _________________ 1a DIRECTIVE 2000/60/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy
Amendment 304 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e – introductory part
(e) the collection, transport, treatment, recovery or disposal of waste, the supervision of such operations and the after-care of disposal sites, including action taken as a dealer or a broker (waste management), when an unlawful conduct:
Amendment 307 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
(i) concerns hazardous waste as defined in Article 3(2) of Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council39 and is undertaken in a non-negligible quantity; _________________ 39 Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives (OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3–30).
Amendment 314 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) the ship-source discharges of polluting substances referred to in Article 4(1) of Directive 2005/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council42 on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of penalties, including criminal penalties, into any of the areas referred to in Article 3(1) of that Directive, provided that the ship-source discharges do not satisfy the exceptions set in Article 5 of that Directive; this provision shall not apply to individual cases, where the ship- source discharge does not cause deterioration in the quality of water, unless repeated cases by the same offender in conjunction result in deterioration in the quality of water; _________________ 42 Directive 2005/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of penalties for infringements (OJ L 255, 30.9.2005, p. 11– 21).
Amendment 324 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k
(k) the abstraction of surface water or groundwater which causes or is likely to cause substantial damage to the ecological statusthat the long- term annual average rate of abstraction exceeds the available groundwater resource; or the abstraction or anthropogenic alteration which the groundwater body is subject to which might result in a significant diminution in the status of associated surface waters, or a significant damage to terrestrial ecosystems which depend directly on the groundwater body, or subject to alterations to flow direction resulting from level changes which cause saltwater or potential of surface water bodies or to the quantitative status of groundwater bodies; her intrusion, and indicate a sustained and clearly identified anthropogenically induced trend in flow direction likely to result in such intrusions1a; _________________ 1a from the definition of good quantitative status in the Water Framework Directive
Amendment 331 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point l
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point l
(l) the killing, destruction, taking of, possession, sale or offering for sale of a specimen or specimens of wild fauna or flora species listed in Annexes IVA, B and V (whenC to Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97, species listed in Annex VIV and Annex V (when populations of species are subject to the same measures as those adopted for species or populations in Annex IV) to Council Directive 92/43/EEC49 and the species referred to in Article 1 of Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council50 , except for cases where the conduct concerns a negligible quantity of such specimens; _________________ 49 Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7–50). 50 Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds (OJ L 20, 26.1.2010, p. 7–25).
Amendment 334 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point m
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point m
(m) trading in specimens of wild fauna or flora species or parts or derivatives thereof listed in Annexes A and B, C to Council Regulation (EC) No 338/9751 , except for cases where the conduct concerns a negligible quantity of such specimens; _________________ 51 Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 of 9 December 1996 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein (OJ L 61, 3.3.1997, p. 1).
Amendment 337 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point n
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point n
(n) the placing or making available on the Union market of illegally harvested timber or of timber products that were made of illegally harvested wood, falling within the scope of Regulation (EU) No 995/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council52 , except for cases where the conduct concerns a negligible quantity; [If; [when a Regulation on the making available on the Union market as well as export from the Union of certain commodities and products associated with deforestation and forest degradation and repealing Regulation (EU) No 995/2010 is adopted before this, Directive, point (n) to be replaced with a criminal offence within the scope of Article 3 and 4 of that Regulation.] _________________ 52 Regulation (EU) No 995/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2010 laying down the obligations of operators who place timber and timber products on the market (OJ L 295, 12.11.2010, p. 23–34).
Amendment 340 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point n a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point n a (new)
(na) committing an infringement within the meaning of Article 90 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/20091a of the European Parliament and of the Council; _________________ 1a Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy, amending Regulations (EC) No 847/96, (EC) No 2371/2002, (EC) No 811/2004, (EC) No 768/2005, (EC) No 2115/2005, (EC) No 2166/2005, (EC) No 388/2006, (EC) No 509/2007, (EC) No 676/2007, (EC) No 1098/2007, (EC) No 1300/2008, (EC) No 1342/2008 and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1627/94 and (EC) No 1966/2006 (OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1)
Amendment 341 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point n b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point n b (new)
Amendment 342 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point n c (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point n c (new)
(nc) incompliance with sustainability criteria pursuant Art. 29 of Directive (EU) .../….[recast RED];
Amendment 343 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point n d (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point n d (new)
(nd) illegal logging;
Amendment 347 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point o
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point o
(o) any conduct which causes the deterioration of a habitat within a protected sior the disturbance of a species for which the site has been designated, within the meaning of Article 6(2) of the Directive 92/43/EEC, when this deterioration is significant;
Amendment 367 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that theany conduct referred to in paragraph 1, points (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (h), (i), (j), (k), (m), (n), (p) (ii), (q), (r), irrespective of its lawfulness under a law, an administrative act or regulation of a Member State, also constitutes a criminal offence, when it is committed win the at least serious negligencewareness that it causes or likely to cause substantial damage to the environment.
Amendment 370 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States may establish their jurisdiction over the offence of ecocide for the most serious offences under Article 3(1) and Article 3(2), namely, unlawful or wanton conduct committed with knowledge that there is a substantial likelihood of severe and either widespread or long-term damage to the environment being caused by that conduct.
Amendment 372 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Where an offence referred to in the points (a) to (e), (g) to (j), (k), (p), (q), (r) of Article 3(1) and Article 3(2) involves damage of less than EUR 10 000 or an advantage of less than EUR 10 000, Member States may provide for sanctions other than criminal sanctions. Member States shall ensure that their national legislation specifies that the following elements shall be taken into account, where relevant, when assessing whether the damage, advantage gained or likely damage is substantial for the purposes of the investigation, prosecution and adjudication of offences referred to in paragraph 1, points (a) to (e), (i), (j), (k) and (p): :
Amendment 375 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) real or estimated avoided cost of compliance and the advantage gained over the legally operating business;
Amendment 376 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new)
Amendment 377 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) severity of the damage e.g. expressed as a cost of restoration, and/or expressed as the timeframe needed of bringing down the exceeded values and parameters to the limit values;
Amendment 378 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) spread of the damage, including consideration of the value of the supplied ecosystem service lost or temporarily lost, and social or monetary value of specimen of wildlife affected or killed;
Amendment 395 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. Where a criminal offence referred to in the points (e), (f), (l) to (o) of Article 3(1) involves the value of less than EUR 10 000 or an advantage gained of less than EUR 10 000, Member States may provide for sanctions other than criminal sanctions. Member States shall ensure that their national legislation specifies that the following elements shall be taken into account when assessing whether the quantity is negligible or non-negligible for the purposes of the investigation, prosecution and adjudication of offences referred to in paragraph 1, points (e), (f), (l), (m), (n):
Amendment 396 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) the amount, area or number of items subject to the offence and their monetary or social value;
Amendment 398 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – point c
(c) the conservation status of the respective populations of fauna or flora species concerned;
Amendment 399 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – point c a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – point c a (new)
(ca) the level of protection awarded to the area or species concerned (strict protection; moratorium on killing, destruction, taking of specimens of wild fauna and flora; core area of national park; UNESCO heritage site, etc);
Amendment 401 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – point c b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – point c b (new)
(cb) the value of the supplied ecosystem service lost or temporarily lost
Amendment 402 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – point d a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – point d a (new)
(da) the real or estimated avoided cost of compliance and/or other type of financial gains obtained by the offence.
Amendment 407 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – point d b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – point d b (new)
(db) value of carbon stored in the ecosystem, including soil, emitted to the atmosphere following the damage;
Amendment 418 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that an attempt to commit any of the criminal offences referred to in Article 3 (1) points (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (h), (i), (j), (k), (m), (n), (p) (ii), (q), (r) when committed intentionally is punishable as a criminal offence.
Amendment 441 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) obligation to fully cover the cost of reinstateing the environment with reinstatement to be executed by contracted experts within a given time period;
Amendment 444 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – point a a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – point a a (new)
(a a) civil liability in case the reinstatement is no longer possible;
Amendment 445 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – point a b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – point a b (new)
(ab) obligation to cover cost of placement of confiscated animals in a rescue centre or other appropriate interim facility;
Amendment 448 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) fines proportionate to the financial advantage accrued by committing the offence;
Amendment 462 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that legal persons can be held liable for offences referred to in Articles 3 and 4 where such offences have been committed for their benefit by any person who has a leading position within the legal person, acting either individually or as part of an organ of the legal person, based on:
Amendment 477 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the obligation to fully cover the cost of reinstateing the environment, with reinstatement to be executed by contracted experts within a given time period;
Amendment 487 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point j
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point j
(j) obligation of companies to install due diligence schemes for enhancing compliance with environmental standards where this is not a legal obligation;
Amendment 491 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that a legal person held liable pursuant to Article 6(2) is punishable by sanctions or measures, which are effective, proportionate and dissuasive. Criminal liability of an enterprise may be transferred to the successor company.
Amendment 497 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that offences referred to in Article 3(1) points (a) to (j), (n), (q), (r) are punishable by fines, the maximum limit of which shall be not less than 15% of the total worldwide turnover of the legal person [/undertaking] in the business year preceding the fining decision.
Amendment 502 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Amendment 517 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the offence caused destruction or irreversible or long-lasting substantial damage to an ecosystem or to the populations of wild animals or plant species covered by Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97, Council Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council;
Amendment 519 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) outstanding natural values of the area concerned (awarded strict protection, core area of national park, UNESCO heritage site etc.);
Amendment 522 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the offence was committed in the framework ofwithin a criminal organisation within the meaningsense of Council Framework Decision 2008/841/JHA56 ; _________________ 56 Council Framework Decision 2008/841/JHA of 24 October 2008 on the fight against organised crime, OJ L 300/42.
Amendment 523 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) the offence was committed together with other criminal offence, including intentional homicide;
Amendment 526 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) the offence was committed by a national public official when performing his/her duties;
Amendment 528 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) the offender committed similar previous infringements of environmental lawhas already received an admonition penalty, administrative or criminal sanction based on this Directive or Directive 2008/99/EC or based on sectoral environmental law not covered by Directive 2008/99/EC;
Amendment 534 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) the offender has actively proceeded with the unlawful conduct after an infringement procedure in the respective policy area related to the activity of the offender had been launched by the European Commission;
Amendment 547 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 549 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Animal shelters, sanctuaries, rescue centres and any other appropriate interim facilities shall be equipped to accommodate and address the specific needs of confiscated specimens of wild fauna species subject to the offences (l),(m) of Article 3, to assist in the recovery and provide adequate and appropriate living conditions with a view on a release, when possible.
Amendment 550 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to provide for a limitation period that enables the investigation, prosecution, trial and judicial adjudication of criminal offences referred to in Articles 3 and 4 for a sufficient period of time after the commission of those criminal offences, in order for those criminal offences to be tackled effectively. For the crimes comparable to or qualifying as an offence of ecocide and crimes affecting an ecosystem that is established as a legal entity there shall be no limitation period.
Amendment 619 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that national authorities which execute inspections, detect, investigate, prosecute or adjudicate environmental offences have a sufficient number of qualified staff and sufficient financial, technical and technological resources necessary for the effective performance of their functions related to the implementation of this Directive.
Amendment 621 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 623 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Without prejudice to the first paragraph, the Commission shall develop sentencing guidelines in order to assist the Member States and their authorities in proper and harmonised implementation of the Directive.
Amendment 626 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that effective investigative tools, such as those which are used in organised crime, financial crime, cybercrime or other serious crime cases, are also available for investigating or prosecuting offences referred to in Articles 3 and 4.
Amendment 633 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 a (new)
Article 19 a (new)
Article 19 a Cooperation between the Member States and the Commission (OLAF) and other Union bodies Without prejudice to the rules on cross- border cooperation and mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, the Member States, Eurojust, the European Public Prosecutor's Office and the Commission shall, within their respective competences, cooperate with each other in the fight against the criminal offences referred to in Articles 3 and 4. To that end the Commission, and where appropriate, Eurojust, shall provide such technical and operational assistance as the competent national authorities need to facilitate coordination of their investigations. The EPPO shall be responsible for investigating, prosecuting and bringing to judgment the perpetrators of, and accomplices to, criminal offences. In that respect the EPPO shall undertake investigations, and carry out acts of prosecution and exercise the functions of prosecutor in the competent courts of the Member States.
Amendment 638 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the modes of coordination, exchange of best practices and cooperation between the competent authorities and between the competent national authorities and the competent national authorities of other Member States, including on the management of the confiscated gains;
Amendment 645 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the number of environmental crime cases investigated, and separately for those involving cross-border cooperation;
Amendment 647 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) the number of dismissed court cases for environmental crime, and separately dismissals upon the expiry of the limitation period;
Amendment 653 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Commission and Member States should create at Union level, a database on the number of actions carried out in the field of environmental crimes by law enforcement bodies on a platform that would allow unitary collection of data and increase the degree of digitalisation.
Amendment 655 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 a (new)
Article 21 a (new)
Article 21 a Environmental Crime Knowledge Network The Commission shall establish an Environmental Crime Knowledge Network to aggregate, process and disseminate knowledge, expertise and information relevant to detect, investigate, prosecute, or adjudicate environmental crime and other processes relevant to the implementation and enforcement of this Directive.
Amendment 656 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 b (new)
Article 21 b (new)
Article 21 b The Commission, through the Network, shall take due account of the expertise available in the Member States, at Union level, at the level of other international organisations and entities, third countries and at the level of organisations active on the ground.
Amendment 657 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 c (new)
Article 21 c (new)
Article 21 c The Commission, through the Network, shall support coherence of planning and decision-making processes by facilitating continuous training and exchange of knowledge and information for and between all actors along the administrative and criminal enforcement chains and between punitive and remedial sanctioning actors.
Amendment 658 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 d (new)
Article 21 d (new)
Amendment 659 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 e (new)
Article 21 e (new)
Article 21 e The Commission and Member States shall establish a list of laboratories, the types of analyses and their prices available in each Member State or at Union level to be made available to criminal investigation bodies in order to strengthen the quality of evidence.
Amendment 661 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission or the relevant Union institutions, bodies, offices or agencies, in particular Eurojust and Europol, shall organise visits at source in the Member States, on case-by-case basis, in close collaboration with the Member States concerned, to provide additional support to activities as referred in this Regulation;
Amendment 672 #
2021/0422(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 a (new)
Article 27 a (new)
Article 27 a Amendments to Directive 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law The title is amended as follows: Directive 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests and cross-border protection of the environment by means of criminal law Into Article 18 a new paragraph is inserted: By December 2024 the Commission shall present a legislative proposal on inclusion of environmental crimes to the criminal offences covered by this Directive and on the creation of the office of the Green European Public Prosecutor.
Amendment 62 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Whilst always acting within the framework of international law, it is essential that the Union possess an appropriate instrument to deter and counteract economic coercion by third countries in order to safeguard its rights and interests and those of its Member States. This is particularly the case where third countries take or threaten to take measures affecting trade or investment that interfere in the legitimate sovereign choices of the Union or a Member State by seeking to prevent or obtain the cessation, modification or adoption of a particular act by the Union or a Member State. Such measures affecting trade or investment or threat thereof may include not only actions taken or actions threaten to be taken on, and having effects within, the territory of the third country, but also actions taken or threatened to be taken by the third country, including through entities controlled or directed by the third country and present in the Union, that cause harm to economic activities in the Union, such as, among others, some extraterritorial effects of third county sanctions.
Amendment 68 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) This Regulation aims to ensure an effective, efficient and swift Union response to economic coercion, including deterrence of economic coercion of the Union or a Member State and, in the last resort, countermeasures. This Regulation shall be complementary to other existing Union instruments and relations such as the Regulation (EU) 2021/167 of the European Parliament and of the Council1a and the review of the Blocking Statute 1b _________________ 1a Regulation (EU) 2021/167 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 February 2021 amending Regulation (EU) No 654/2014 concerning the exercise of the Union’s rights for the application and enforcement of international trade rules (OJ L 49, 12.2.2021, p. 1.). 1b Council Regulation (EC) No 2271/96 of 22 November 1996 protecting against the effects of the extra-territorial application of legislation adopted by a third country, and actions based thereon or resulting therefrom, OJ L 309,29.11.1996, p. 1–6
Amendment 72 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The objectives of this Regulation, in particular counteracting third countries’ economic coercion of the Union or a Member State, cannot be sufficiently achieved by Member States acting on their own, especially in the context of the Union internal market. This is because Member States as distinct actors under international law may not be entitled under international law to respond to economic coercion directed against the Union. Additionally, because of the exclusive competence conferred on the Union by Article 207 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Member States are prevented from taking common commercial policy measures as a response to economic coercion. Therefore, those objectives can be achieved with greater effectiveness at Union level.
Amendment 78 #
2021/0402(COD)
(10) Any action undertaken by the Union on the basis of this Regulation should comply with the Union’s obligations under international law. IThe Union should continue to support the rules-based multilateral trading system, with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) at its core. Out of the WTO's framework, international law allows, under certain conditions, such as proportionality and prior notice, the imposition of countermeasures, that is to say of measures that would otherwise be contrary to the international obligations of an injured party vis-à-vis the country responsible for a breach of international law, and that are aimed at obtaining the cessation of the breach or reparation for it.10 Accordingly, response measures adopted under this Regulation should take the form of either measures adhering to the Union’s international obligations or measures constituting permitted countermeasures. Under international law, and in accordance with the principle of proportionality, they should not exceed a level that is commensurate with the injury suffered by the Union or a Member State due to the third country’s measures of economic coercion, taking into account the gravity of the third country’s measures and the Union’s rights and interests in question. In this respect, injury to the Union or a Member State is understood under international law to include injury to Union economic operators. _________________ 10 See Articles 22 and 49-53 of the Articles on Responsibility of States for Internationally Wrongful Acts, adopted by the United Nations’ International Law Commission at its fifty-third session, in 2001, and taken note of by the United Nations General Assembly in resolution 56/83.
Amendment 85 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The Commission should examine whether third-country measures are coercive, on its own initiative or following information received from any source, including legal and natural persons, the European Parliament or a Member State. Following this examination, the Commission should determine in a decision whether the third-country measure is coercive. The Commission should communicate any affirmative determination to the third country concerned, together with a request that the economic coercion cease and a request, where appropriate, that any injury be repaired.
Amendment 90 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Union response measures adopted in accordance with this Regulation should be selected and designed on the basis of objective criteria, including: the effectiveness of the measures in inducing the cessation of coercion by the third country; the effectiveness of the measures in repairing the injury caused by the economic coercion; their potential to provide relief to economic operators within the Union affected by the third-country measures of economic coercion; the aim of avoiding or minimising negative economic and other effects on the Union; and the avoidance of disproportionate administrative complexity and costs. It is also essential that the selection and design of Union response measures take account of the Union’s interest. Union response measures should be selected from a wide array of options in order to allow the adoption of the most suitable measures in any given case.
Amendment 93 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In pursuing the objective of obtaining the cessation of the measure of economic coercion and the reparation of the injury caused, Union response measures consisting of restrictions on foreign direct investment or on trade in services should only apply with regard to services supplied, or direct investments made, within the Union by one or more legal persons established in the Union which are owned or controlled by persons of the third country concerned where necessary to ensure the effectiveness of Union response measures and in particular to prevent their avoidance. The decision to impose any such restrictions will be duly justified in implementing acts adopted pursuant to this Regulation in the light of the criteria specified in this Regulation.
Amendment 98 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) It is important to ensure an effective communication and exchange of views and information between the Commission on the one hand and the European Parliament and the Council on the other, in particular on efforts to engage with the third country concerned to explore options with a view to obtaining the cessation of the economic coercion and the reparation of the injury caused and on matters that may lead to the adoption of Union response measures under this Regulation.
Amendment 106 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation lays down rules and procedures in order to ensure the effective protection of the interests of the Union and its Member States where a third country seeks, through measures, failure to act or threat thereof affecting trade or investment, to coerce the Union or a Member State into adopting or refraining from adopting a particular act. This Regulation provides a framework for the Union to respond in such situations with the objective to deter, obtain the cessation and the reparation of the injury caused or have the third country desist from such actions, whilst permitting the Union, in the last resort, to counteract such actions.
Amendment 111 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1 a (new)
Amendment 116 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. This Regulation applies in the event of economic coercion, where a third country:
Amendment 117 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
— interferes in the legitimate sovereign choices of the Union or a Member State by seeking to prevent or obtain the cessation, modification or adoption of a particular act by the Union or a Member State, including some extraterritorial effects of third countries' sanctions;
Amendment 122 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 2
— by applying, failing to adopt or threatening to apply measures affecting trade or investment.
Amendment 124 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 125 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. In determining economic coercion and whether the conditions set out in paragraph 1 are met, the followingCommission shall be taken into account the following:
Amendment 127 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the intensity, severity, frequency, duration, breadth and magnitude of the third country’s measure and, failure to act or threat thereof as well as the pressure arising from it;
Amendment 128 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the extent to which the third- country measure, failure to act or threat thereof encroaches upon an area of the Union’s or Member States’ sovereignty;
Amendment 131 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) whether the third country is acting based on a legitimate concern that is internationally recognisedwell defined and recognised as legitimate by international law and conventions ;
Amendment 134 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission may examine any measure of a third country, failure to act and threat thereof in order to determine whether it meets the conditions set out in Article 2(1). The Commission shall act expeditiously.
Amendment 136 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The Council or the European Parliament may oblige the Commission, with a duly justified complaint, to examine any measure of a third country, failure to act and threat thereof in order to determine whether it meets the conditions set out in Article 2(1). The Commission shall act expeditiously
Amendment 138 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission mayshall carry out the examination referred to in paragraph 1 on its own initiative or following information received from any sourcereliable source, notably a Member State, the European Parliament, economic operators or trade unions. The Commission shall ensure the protection of confidential information in line with Article 12, which may include the identity of the supplier of the information.
Amendment 141 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The Commission mayshall duly and in a timely manner inform the European Parliament and the Council of any development in the examination of third country measures. It shall publish a notice in the Official Journal of the European Union or through other suitable public communication means with an invitation to submit information within a specified time limit which shall not exceed 4 months. In that event, the Commission shall notify the third country concerned of the initiation of the examination.
Amendment 149 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Prior to adopting its decision, the Commission may invite the third country concerned to submit its observations within a reasonable and specified time limit that shall not unduly delay the Commission's decision.
Amendment 151 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Where the Commission decides that the measure of the third country concerned meets the conditions set out in Article 2(1), it shall notify the third country concerned of its decision and request it to cease the economic coercion and, where appropriate, repair the injury suffered by the Union or its Member States within a reasonable and specified period of time.
Amendment 157 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 3
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 3
— submitting, in parallel, the matter to international adjudication, without implying any undue delay in the Commission's decision.
Amendment 162 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
The Commission shall keep the European Parliament and the Council fully, regularly and in timely manner informed of relevantall the developments.
Amendment 170 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Commission shall adopt an implementing act determining that it shall taketaking a Union response measure where:
Amendment 172 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) action pursuant to the Articles 4 and 5 has not resulted in the cessation of the economic coercion and reparation of the injury it has caused to the Union or a Member State within athe reasonable period of time set in the decision referred to in Article 4;
Amendment 180 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
In the implementing act, the Commission shall also determine the appropriate Union response from among the measures provided for in Annex I. Such measures may also apply with regard to natural or legal persons designated in accordance with Article 8. The Commission may also adopt measures which it can take pursuant to other legal instruments. , notably the Blocking Statute 1a . _________________ 1a Council Regulation (EC) No 2271/96 of 22 November 1996 protecting against the effects of the extra-territorial application of legislation adopted by a third country, and actions based thereon or resulting therefrom, OJ L 309,29.11.1996, p. 1–6
Amendment 187 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The Union response measures shall apply from a specified date after the adoption of the implementing act referred to in paragraph 1. The Commission shall set this date of application, taking into account the circumstances, to allow for the notification of the third country concerned pursuant to paragraph 3 and for it to cease the economic coercion and to repair the injury caused.
Amendment 191 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall, upon adoption of the implementing act, notify the third country concerned of the Union response measures adopted pursuant to paragraph 1. In the notification, the Commission shall, on behalf of the Union, call on the third country concerned to promptly cease the economic coercion, offer to negotiate a solution and the reparation of the injury caused by it to the Union and its Member States, and inform the third country concerned that the Union response measure will apply, unless the economic coercion ceases.
Amendment 192 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. The implementing act referred to in paragraph 1 shall state that the application of the Union response measures shall be deferred for a period specified in that implementing act, where the Commission has credible information that the third country has ceased the economic coercion before the start of application of the adopted Union response measures. In that event, the Commission shall publish a notice in the Official Journal of the European Union indicating that there is such information and the date from which the deferral shall apply. If the third country ceases the economic coercion before the Union response measures start to apply, the Commission shall terminate the Union response measures in accordance with Article 10 making sure that the injury caused by the economic coercion to the Union and its Member States has been repaired.
Amendment 200 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 6
Article 7 – paragraph 6
6. On duly justified imperative grounds of urgency to avoid irreparable damage to the Union, its internal market, or its Member States by the measures of economic coercion the Commission shall adopt immediately applicable implementing acts imposing Union response measures, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 15(3). The requirements set out in paragraphs 2 to 5 shall apply. Those acts shall remain in force for a period not exceeding three months.
Amendment 206 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 7 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 7 – point b
(b) provide as effective or more effective relief to the internal market and the economic operators within the Union affected by the measures of economic coercion, including via internal measures such as an ad hoc compensation fund for those economic operators;
Amendment 217 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) the effectiveness of the measures in the reparation of the injury caused to the Union and its Member States;
Amendment 218 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the potential of the measures to provide relief to economic operators within the Union internal market affected by the economic coercion;
Amendment 226 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The Commission may decide to apply Union response measures under Articles 7 or 8 consisting of restrictions on foreign direct investment or on trade in services also with regard to services supplied, or direct investments made, within the Union by one or more legal persons established in the Union and owned or controlled by persons of the third country concerned where necessary to achieve the objectives of this Regulation. The Commission may decide on such application where Union response measures not covering such situations would be insufficient to effectively achieve the objectives of this Regulation, in particular where such measures could be avoided or circumvented. In assessing whether to adopt such a decision the Commission shall consider, in addition to the criteria in paragraphs 1 and 2, amongst other things:
Amendment 228 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The Commission shall inform the European Parliament and the Council in designing the Union response measures.
Amendment 231 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. Where the third country concerned suspends the economic coercion, or and where it is necessary in the Union’s interestthe injury caused to the Union and its Member States has been repaired, the Commission may suspend the application of the respective Union response measure for the duration of the third country’s suspension, or as long as necessary in light ofif it is in the Union’s interest. The Commission shall suspend the Union response measures if the third country concerned has offered, and the Union has concluded, an agreement to submit the matter to binding international third-party adjudication and if the third country is also suspending its measures of economic coercion as well as if the injury caused to the Union and its Member States by the economic coercion has been repaired. The Commission shall, by means of an implementing act, decide to suspend the Union response measure. These implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 15(2).
Amendment 236 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) where the economic coercion has ceased and the injury caused has been repaired;
Amendment 248 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4 – point d
Article 11 – paragraph 4 – point d
Amendment 250 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall take utmost account of the information gathered during the information gathering exercise. An analysis of the envisaged measures and their potential impacts shall accompany the draft implementing act when submitted to the committee in the context of the examination procedure referred to in Article 15(2).
Amendment 252 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Article 11 – paragraph 6
6. Prior to the adoption of an implementing act in accordance with Article 7(6) or Article 10(5), the Commission shall seek information and views from relevant stakeholders in a targeted manner, unless the, especially the economic operators affected by the economic coercion, unless the exceptional situation of imperative grounds of urgency are such that information seeking and consultations are not possible or not needed for objective reasons, for instance to ensure compliance with international obligations of the Union.
Amendment 263 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. No later than three years after the adoption of the first implementing act under this Regulation or six years after the entry into force of this Regulation, whichever is earlier, the Commission shall review this Regulation and its implementation and shall report toentry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall review this Regulation and its implementation, in ensuring complementarity with the review of the Blocking Statute1a and the review of the Enforcement Regulation1b, and shall report to the European Parliament and the Council, notably in the relevant reporting of the Chief Trade Enforcement Officer. _________________ 1a Council Regulation (EC) No 2271/96 of 22 November 1996 protecting against the effects of the extra-territorial application of legislation adopted by a third country, and actions based thereon or resulting therefrom, OJ L 309,29.11.1996, p. 1–6 1b Regulation (EU) 2021/167 of the European Parliament and of the Council. of 10 February 2021 amending Regulation (EU) No 654/2014 concerning the exercise of the Union’s rights for the application and enforcement of international trade rules (OJ L 49, 12.2.2021, p. 1.)
Amendment 270 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
(ja) the suspension of applicable international obligations with respect to the treatment of goods, as necessary, and the imposition of restrictions on the approval of motor vehicles and equipments and parts thereof under the motor vehicles legislation of the Union;
Amendment 271 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point j b (new)
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point j b (new)
(jb) the suspension applicable international obligations with respect to the treatment of goods, as necessary, and the imposition of restrictions on the certification of aircrafts, equipments and parts thereof under the aviation legislation of the Union;
Amendment 272 #
2021/0402(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point j c (new)
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point j c (new)
(jc) the suspension applicable international obligations with respect to the treatment of goods, as necessary, and the imposition of restrictions on the certification of railway vehicles, products and parts thereof under the railway legislation of the Union;
Amendment 22 #
2021/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) In order to enhance cooperation with long-standing members sharing EU values, contributions from member parties having their seat in a country outside the Union but in the Council of Europe, should be allowed. However, such contributions should be subject to a cap in relation to total contribution, to limit the risk of foreign interference. The above contributions should be subject to monitoring and control of the purpose of these donations and proving an absence of politically motivated interference, including indirect interference, of non- democratic third countries.
Amendment 25 #
2021/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40 a (new)
Recital 40 a (new)
(40a) To guarantee an efficient use of funds, a European political party should be allowed during the European Parliament election campaign to use its logo and name simultaneously to the logo and name of the corresponding group in the European Parliament according to what the European political party decides. The costs that arise should be possible to be financed by the European political party during the European Parliament election campaign.
Amendment 27 #
2021/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) European political parties should not fund, directly or indirectly, other political parties and, in particular, national parties or candidates. European political foundations should not fund, directly or indirectly, European or national politicand foundations should not use the funding received from the general budget of the Union for the sole benefit , directly or indirectly, of other political parties and, in particular, national, parties or candidates. The prohibition of indirect funding should however not prevent European political parties or political foundations from publicly supporting and engaging with their member parties or member organisations in the Union on issues of relevance for the Union, or tofrom supporting political activities in the common interest, or from engaging in educational activities, in order to be able to fulfil their mission under Article 10(4) TEU and act to reinforce the existence of the European demos. The prohibition of indirect funding should not prevent the participation of either representatives and staffers of political parties, nor of potentially politically active persons in events of European political foundations. Moreover, European political parties and their affiliated European political foundations should only finance activities in the context of national referendum campaigns when they concern the implementation of the TEU and the TFEU issues directly related to the Union. These principles reflect Declaration No 11 on Article 191 of the Treaty establishing the European Community annexed to the Final Act of the Treaty of Nice.
Amendment 31 #
2021/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) It is necessary to establish a common repository for the disclosures of European political parties. Given its specific role in the implementation of this Regulation, the Authority should establish and manage such repository as a part of the Registry for European political parties. The information contained in the repository should be transmitted by European Political Parties to the Authority using a standard format and may be automated. European political parties should make available in the Authority’s repository information to enable the wider context and objectives of the political advertisement and its aims to be understood. The information on the amount allocated to political advertising in the context of a specific campaign to be included in the repository may be based on an estimated allocation of funding. The amounts to be mentioned in the repository realistic estimation of funding and the actual amounts, once known. The amounts to be mentioned in the repository regarding information on political advertising, include donations for specific purposes or, benefits in kind, contributions and their own resources.
Amendment 41 #
2021/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) ‘indirect funding’ means funding from which the member party derives a financial advantage, even where no funds are directly transferred; this should include cases which allow the member party to avoid expenditure which it would otherwise have had to incur for activities, other than political activities in the common interest, organised for its own and sole benefit; this shall also include trainings and seminars for individual members which in case of being elected or appointed to a public position do not have to partially or fully compensate retrospectively for the training received previously; this shall also apply to individual members who after having been elected or appointed to a public position do not have the obligation in front of their member party to pay a regular salary share related to their election or appointment, as well as any membership tax or any other way that might come as a compensation for the individual member's election or nomination in a public function on behalf of the party;
Amendment 52 #
2021/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. For all donations the value of whichnon-recurring donations exceeding EUR 3000 and all recurring donations during a timeframe of 12 consecutive months exceedsing EUR 3000, European political parties and European political foundations shall request donors to provide the necessary information for their proper identification. European political parties and European political foundations shall transmit the information received to the Authority upon its requestThis identification shall give information about the personal and business environment of the donor in order to avoid the absence of control over donations executed by members belonging to the same personal or professional sphere, such as donations coming from the same family or the same work organisation.
Amendment 67 #
2021/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. The funding of European political foundations from the general budget of the European Union or from any other source shall not be used for any other purpose than for financing their tasks as listed in Article 2, point (4), and to meet expenditure directly linked to the objectives set out in their statutes in accordance with Article 6. It shall in particular not be used for the direct or indirect funding of elections, political parties, or candidates or other foundations, other than political activities in the common interest of European and national parties and capacity building to support the formation of future political leadership in the Union.
Amendment 100 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title
Title
Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the making available on the Union market as well as export from the Union of certain commodities and products associated with deforestation and forest degradation, forest degradation and the conversion and degradation of other ecosystems and repealing Regulation (EU) No 995/2010 (Text with EEA relevance)
Amendment 101 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Forests provide a broad variety of environmental, economic and social benefits, including timber and non-wood forest products and environmental services essential for humankind, as they harbour most of the Earth’s terrestrial biodiversity. They maintain ecosystem functions, help protect the climate system, provide clean air and play a vital role for the purification of waters and soils as well as for water retention. In addition, forests provide subsistence and income to about one third of the world’s population and their destruction has serious consequences for the livelihoods of the most vulnerable people, including indigenous peoples and local communities who heavily depend on forest ecosystems18. Furthermore, deforestation and forest degradation reduce essential carbon sinks and increase the likelihood of new diseases spreading from animals to human. Deforestation, forest degradation and the conversion and degradation of other ecosystems also increase contacts between wild animals and farmed animals and humans, thereby increasing the likelihood of new diseases spreading and the risks of new epidemics and pandemics. __________________ 18 Commission Communication of 27 July 2019 ’Stepping up EU Action to Protect and Restore the World’s Forests’, COM(2019) 352 final.
Amendment 102 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Forests provide a broad variety of environmental, economic and social benefits, including timber and non-wood forest products and environmental services essential for humankind, as they harbour most of the Earth’s terrestrial biodiversity. They maintain ecosystem functions, regulate and help protect the climate system, provide clean air and play a vital role for the purification of waters and soils as well as for water retention and recharge. Large forest areas act as a moisture source and help prevent desertification of continental regions. In addition, forests provide subsistence and income to about one third of the world’s population and their destruction has serious consequences for the livelihoods of the most vulnerable people, including indigenous peoples and local communities who heavily depend on forest ecosystems.18 Furthermore, deforestation and forest degradation reduce essential carbon sinks and increase the likelihood of new diseases spreading from animals to humans. __________________ 18 Commission Communication of 27 July 2019 ’Stepping up EU Action to Protect and Restore the World’s Forests’, COM(2019) 352 final.
Amendment 108 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Climate breakdown induces the loss of biodiversity globally and biodiversity loss aggravates climate change, they are inextricably linked, as recent studies have confirmed. Biodiversity helps mitigate climate change. Insects, birds and mammals act as pollinators, seed dispersers and can help store carbon more efficiently, directly or indirectly. Forests and other ecosystems also ensure a continuous replenishment of water resources and prevention of droughts and their deleterious effects to local communities, including indigenous peoples. Drastically reducing deforestation and forest degradation, forest degradation and the conversion and degradation of other ecosystems and systemically restoring forests and other ecosystems is the single largest nature-based opportunity for climate mitigation.
Amendment 110 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Climate breakdown induces the loss of biodiversity globally and biodiversity loss aggravates climate change, they are inextricably linked, as recent studies have confirmed. Biodiversity helps mitigate climate changeand ecosystems are fundamental to climate resilient development1a. Insects, birds and mammals act as pollinators, seed dispersers and can help store carbon more efficiently, directly or indirectly. Forests also ensure a continuous replenishment of water resources and prevention of droughts and their deleterious effects to local communities, including indigenous peoples. Drastically reducing deforestation and forest degradation and systemically restoring forests and other ecosystems is the single largest nature-based opportunity for climate mitigation. __________________ 1a IPCC Report-Summary for policy makers, February 2022 https://report.ipcc.ch/ar6wg2/pdf/IPCC_A R6_WGII_SummaryForPolicymakers.pdf
Amendment 113 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Biodiversity is essential for the resilience of ecosystems and their services both on local and global level. Over half of the global gross domestic product depends on nature and the services it provides. Three major economic sectors – construction, agriculture, food and drink – all highly depend on nature. Biodiversity loss threatens sustainable water cycles and our food systems, putting our food security and nutrition at risk. More than 75% of global food crop types rely on animal pollination. Further, several industrial sectors rely on genetic diversity, and ecosystem services present in complex, naturally- regenerating forests with sustained complex symbiotic relationships, as critical inputs for production, notably for medicines, including antimicrobials.
Amendment 115 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Climate change, biodiversity loss and, deforestation and the conversion of other ecosystems are concerns of the highest global importance, affecting the survival of humanity and sustained living conditions on Earth. The acceleration of climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental degradation, paired with tangible examples of their devastating effects on nature, human living conditions and local economies, have led to the recognition of the green transition as the defining objective of our time and a matter of gender equality and of intergenerational equity.
Amendment 116 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Union consumption is a considerable driver of deforestation and forest degradation, forest degradation and the conversion and degradation of other ecosystems on a global scale. The initiative’s Impact Assessment estimated that without an appropriate regulatory intervention EU consumption and production of the sixeight commodities included in the scope (wood, cattle, soy, palm oil, cocoa and, coffee, maize and rubber) will rise to approximately 248,000 hectares of deforestation annually by 2030.
Amendment 124 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Combatting deforestation and forest degradation, forest degradation and the conversion and degradation of other ecosystems constitutes an important part of the package of measures needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to comply with the Union's commitment under the European Green Deal as well as with the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change33, and with the legally binding commitment under the EU Climate Law to reach climate neutrality by 2050 and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 % below 1990 levels by 2030. __________________ 33 Ratified by the EU on 5 October 2016, and entered into force on 4 November 2016.
Amendment 126 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Primary forests are unique and irreplaceable. Plantation forests and planted forests are less biodiverse and protect the environment less well than primary and natural forests; it is therefore appropriate to distinguish clearly between different types of forests in connection with the implementation of this Regulation.
Amendment 127 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) Combatting deforestation, forest degradation and the conversion and degradation of other ecosystems also requires consumer awareness of healthier consumption patterns having a smaller environmental footprint.
Amendment 128 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 b (new)
Recital 13 b (new)
(13b) Plant proteins for feeding livestock contribute greatly to deforestation and the conversion of other ecosystems worldwide; deforestation and the conversion of other ecosystems can be countered in particular by reducing the Union’s dependence on imported plant proteins and promoting locally and sustainably sourced plant proteins. The achievement of the objectives of this Regulation must be accompanied by an increase in protein autonomy and the implementation of a Union strategy on plant proteins.
Amendment 130 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The Union imported and consumed one third of the globally traded agricultural products associated with deforestation between 1990 and 2008. Over that period, Union consumption was responsible for 10% of worldwide deforestation associated with the production of goods or services. Even if the relative share of EU consumption is decreasing, EU consumption is a disproportionally large driver of deforestation. The Union should therefore take action to minimise global deforestation and forest degradation, forest degradation and the conversion and degradation of other ecosystems driven by its consumption of certain commodities and products and thereby seek to reduce its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and global biodiversity loss as well as promote sustainable production and consumption patterns in the Union and globally. To have the greatest impact, Union policy should aim at influencing the global market, not only supply chains to the Union. Partnerships and efficient international cooperation with producer and consumer countries are fundamental in that respect.
Amendment 132 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Halting deforestation and forest degradation, forest degradation and the conversion and degradation of other ecosystems is an essential part of the SDGs. This Regulation should contribute in particular to meeting the goals regarding life on land (SDG 15), climate action (SDG 13), responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), zero hunger (SDG 2) and good health and well-being (SDG 3). The relevant target 15.2 to halt deforestation by 2020 has not been met, underlining the urgency of ambitious and effective action.
Amendment 142 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) In order to ensure consistency with the Union’s commitments under the Paris Agreement, which calls for the protection of forests in order to contribute to the fight against climate change, and in the context of the review of the Union’s trade policy, sustainable forest management should be strengthened in trade agreements negotiated by the Union. Robust clauses on deforestation, forest degradation and the conversion and degradation of other ecosystems should be included where relevant in the negotiating mandates, and sustainability benchmarks for relevant raw materials should be included as part of negotiations on the granting of new trade preferences. The issue of deforestation, forest degradation and the conversion and degradation of other ecosystems should be strengthened in the implementation or in the review of the ‘trade and sustainable development’ chapters, with a differentiated approach being adopted that takes into account the development levels and economic situations of our trade partners.
Amendment 144 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) TIn coordination with the Member States, the Commission should continue to work in partnership with producer countries, and more generally in cooperation with international organisations and bodies, and should be reinforcing its support and incentives with regard to protecting forests and other ecosystems and the transition to deforestation-free production, acknowledging the role of indigenous people, improving governance and land tenure, increasing law enforcement and promoting sustainable forest management, ecotourism, climate-resilient agriculture, sustainable intensification and diversification, agro- ecology and agroforestry. In doing so it should acknowledgThe Commission should cooperate with producer countries so that they can develop national strategies for the sustainability of their relevant sectors and fully recognise the role of indigenous people in protecting forests and other ecosystems. Building upon the experience and lessons learned in the context of the already existing initiatives, the Union and the Member States should work in partnership with producer countries, upon their request, to exploit the multi- functionalities of forest and other ecosystems, support them in the transition to sustainable forest management of forests and other ecosystems, and address global challenges while meeting local needs and paying attention to the challenges faced by smallholders in line with the Communication to Stepping up Action to Protect and Restore the World’s Forests. The partnership approach should help producer countries in protecting, restoring and sustainably using forests and other ecosystems, hence contributing to the objective of this Regulation to reduce deforestation and forest degradation. , forest degradation and the conversion and degradation of other ecosystems.
Amendment 148 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The Commission should continue to work in partnership with producer countries, and more generally in cooperation with international organisations and bodies, and should be reinforcing its support and incentives with regard to protecting forests and transition to deforestation-free production, acknowledging the role of indigenous people, improving governance and land tenure, increasing law enforcement and promoting enhanced sustainable forest management based on indicators and thresholds, climate-resilient agriculture, sustainable intensification and diversification, agro- ecology and agroforestry. In doing so it should acknowledge the role of indigenous people in protecting forests and the know how of local communities. Building upon the experience and lessons learned in the context of the already existing initiatives, the Union and the Member States should work in partnership with producer countries, upon their request, to exploit the multi-functionalities of forest, support them in the transition to sustainable forest management, and address global challenges while meeting local needs and paying attention to the challenges faced by smallholders in line with the Communication to Stepping up Action to Protect and Restore the World’s Forests. The partnership approach should help producer countries in protecting, restoring and sustainably using forest, hence contributing to the objective of this Regulation to reduce deforestation and forest degradation, including through the use of digital technologies and geospatial information.
Amendment 150 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) Smallholders should receive fair remuneration for their production and should not be penalised by this Regulation by having to bear costs relating to the traceability requirement and the transition to sustainable farming practices. These costs should be fairly distributed throughout the value chain. The Commission should therefore carry out an assessment, as soon as possible after the entry into force of this Regulation, of the specific needs in terms of technical and financial assistance and capacity enhancement for smallholders to comply with the new rules.
Amendment 151 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Another important action announced in the Communication is the establishment of the EU Observatory on deforestation, forest degradation, changes in the world’s forest cover and associated drivers (“EU Observatory”) launched by the Commission in order to better monitor changes in the world’s forest cover and related drivers. Moreover, building on already existing monitoring tools, including Copernicus products, the EU Observatory will facilitate access to information on supply chains for public entities, consumers and business, providing easy-to-understand data and information linking deforestation, forest degradation, and changes in the world’s forest cover to EU demand/trade for commodities and products. The EU Observatory will thus directly support the implementation of this Regulation by providing scientific evidence in regard to global deforestation and forest degradation and related trade. The EU Observatory should have stable and sufficient resources and should participate in the establishment of a rapid alert system for operators, traders, civil society and competent authorities where the forest cover analysis reveals deforestation or forest degradation activity. In order to facilitate the implementation of this Regulation, the Commission should also examine how the EU Observatory can contribute to the analysis of relevant legislation in producer countries, including tenure rights and the procedural right to give free, prior and informed consent. The EU Observatory will cooperate closely with relevant international organisations, civil society organisations, research institutes, and third countries. It will also cooperate with the competent authorities of the Member States with a view to centralising the data and the results of the controls which they carry out on the spot. As part of the review of this Regulation, the Commission should examine how the EU Observatory could also be tasked with monitoring changes in other natural carbon-rich and biodiversity-rich ecosystems covered by this Regulation.
Amendment 158 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The impact assessment of possible policy measures to address Union-driven deforestation and forest degradation, Council conclusions and the 2020 resolution of the European Parliament clearly identify the need to establish deforestation and forest degradation as the guiding criteria for future Union measures. Focusing only on legality could potentially encourage race to the bottom in countries highly dependent on agricultural exports that may be tempted to lower their environmental protection with a view to facilitating the access of their products to the Union market. Therefore, the new Union legal framework should address both legality and, whether the production of relevant commodities and products is deforestation-free and whether the protection of tenure rights of indigenous and local populations has been maintained.
Amendment 162 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) The definition of “deforestation- free” should be sufficiently broad to cover both deforestation and forest degradation, ias well as the conversion and degradation of other ecosystems. It should provide legal clarity, and it should be measurable based on quantitative, objective and internationally recognised data.
Amendment 163 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) The Regulation should cover those commodities whose Union consumption is the most relevant in terms of driving global deforestation and forest degradation as well as the conversion and degradation of other ecosystems and for which a Union policy intervention could bring highest benefits per unit value of trade. An extensive review of scientific literature, namely of primary sources estimating the impact of EU consumption on global deforestation and linking that footprint to specific commodities, was carried out as a part of the study supporting the Impact Assessment and cross-checked via extensive consultation with stakeholders. That process delivered a first list of eight commodities. Wood was directly included in the scope as it was already covered by the EUTR. The list of the commodities was then further reduced via an efficiency analysis in the Impact Assessment. This efficiency analysis compared the hectares of deforestation linked to EU consumption, as estimated in a recent research paper44, for each of those commodities with their average value of EU imports. According to the research paper used for the efficiency analysis, sixthe eight commodities analysed represent the largest sharemore than 95% of EU-driven deforestation among the total of eight commodities analysed in that research paper: palm oil (33,95%), soy (32,83%), wood (8,62%), cocoa (7,54%), coffee (7,01%) and beef (5,01%). __________________ 44 Pendrill F., Persson U. M., Kastner, T. 2020.
Amendment 168 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)
Recital 27 a (new)
(27a) Financial institutions should be covered by this Regulation as their services could lead to support activities linked directly or indirectly to deforestation and forest degradation. All banking, investment and insurance activities of financial institutions should therefore be included in the scope of this Regulation in order to prevent them to support projects directly or indirectly linked to deforestation or forest degradation.
Amendment 170 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) Obligations concerning relevant commodities and products should be laid down by this Regulation in order to effectively combat deforestation, forest degradation and the conversion and degradation of other ecosystems, and to promote deforestation- free supply chains.
Amendment 172 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) Many international organisations and bodies (e.g. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, United Nations Environment Programme, the Paris Agreement, International Union for the Conservation of Nature, Convention on Biological Diversity) have developed work in the field of deforestation and forest degradation as well as the conversion and degradation of other ecosystems and the definitions in this Regulation build on this work.
Amendment 175 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) To strengthen the Union’s contribution to halting deforestation and forest degradation, forest degradation and the conversion and degradation of other ecosystems, and to ensure that commodities and products from supply chains related to deforestation and forest degradation, forest degradation and the conversion and degradation of other ecosystems are not placed on the Union market, relevant commodities and products should not be placed or made available on the Union market, nor exported from the Union market unless they are deforestation-free and have been produced in accordance with the relevant legislation of the country of production and with international human rights law, including the right to prior, free and informed consent. To confirm that this is the case, they should always be accompanied by a due diligence statement.
Amendment 180 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) On the basis of a systemic approach, operators should take the appropriate steps in order to ascertain that the relevant commodities and products that they intend to place on the Union market comply with the deforestation-free and legality requirements of this Regulation. To that end, operators should establish and implement due diligence procedures. The due diligence procedure required by this Regulation should include three elements: information requirements, risk assessment and risk mitigation measures. The due diligence procedures should be designed to provide access to information about the sources and suppliers of the commodities and products being placed on the Union market, including information demonstrating that the absence of deforestation and forest degradation and legality requirements are fulfilled, inter alia by identifying the country and area of production, including geo-location coordinates of relevant plots of landfor point and polygon features of relevant plots of land and coastline areas, which will allow for the zoning of the growing areas. These geo-location coordinates that rely on timing, positioning and/or Earth observation could make use of space data and services delivered under the Union’s Space programme (EGNOS/Galileo and Copernicus). The application of the geolocation requirement in sectors where smallholders represent a significant share of producers could be particularly challenging and guidance, technical and financial support should be provided where relevant. On the basis of this information, operators should carry out a risk assessment. Where a risk is identified, operators should mitigate such risk to achieve no or negligible risk. Only after completing the required steps of the due diligence procedure and concluding that no or negligible risk exists that the relevant commodity or product is not compliant with this Regulation, should the operator be allowed to place the relevant commodity or product on the Union market or to export it.
Amendment 181 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) On the basis of a systemic approach, operators should take the appropriate steps in order to ascertain that the relevant commodities and products that they intend to place on the Union market comply with the deforestation-free and legality requirements of this Regulation. To that end, operators should establish and implement due diligence procedures. The due diligence procedure required by this Regulation should include three elements: information requirements, risk assessment and risk mitigation measures. The due diligence procedures should be designed to provide access to information about the sources and suppliers of the commodities and products being placed on the Union market, including information demonstrating that requirements relating to the absence of deforestation and forest degradation and, forest degradation and conversion and degradation of other ecosystems are fulfilled, and that the country of production has complied with the legality requirements are fulfillednd with international human rights law, including the right to prior, free and informed consent, inter alia by identifying the country and area of production, including geo-location coordinates of relevant plots of land. These geo-location coordinates that rely on timing, positioning and/or Earth observation could make use of space data and services delivered under the Union’s Space programme (EGNOS/Galileo and Copernicus). On the basis of this information, operators should carry out a risk assessment. Where a risk is identified, operators should mitigate such risk to achieve no or negligible risk. Only after completing the required steps of the due diligence procedure and concluding that no or negligible risk exists that the relevant commodity or product is not compliant with this Regulation, should the operator be allowed to place the relevant commodity or product on the Union market or to export it.
Amendment 184 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33 a (new)
Recital 33 a (new)
(33a) Operators and traders and the competent authorities of the Member States should be able to benefit from the tools made available by the Union when collecting and retranscribing the information required for the due diligence procedure. The agencies in charge of EGNOS/Galileo and Copernicus should strengthen their synergies in order to allow for a holistic approach. Operators and traders, in cooperation with the Commission, should support farmers, particularly smallholders, indigenous peoples and local communities, so that they can procure and make appropriate use of the necessary tools to collect information, including geo-location, and to take ownership of them in a sustainable manner.
Amendment 190 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) In order to recognise good practice, cCertification or other third party verified schemes could be used in the risk assessment procedure, however, they should not in any way substitute the operator’s responsibility as regards due diligenceto conduct due diligence regardless whether the material carries a certification claim.
Amendment 191 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) In order to recognise good practice, certification or other third party verified schemes could be used in the risk assessment procedure, however, they should notunder no circumstances substitute the operator’s responsibility as regards due diligence.
Amendment 195 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38 a (new)
Recital 38 a (new)
(38a) There is a direct link between deforestation and the conversion of ecosystems and violations of human rights, in particular those of indigenous peoples and local communities. Special attention should be paid to their needs and their full inclusion in the implementation of this Regulation should be promoted. Full respect for international texts and standards, including ILO Convention No 160 on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples, the right to free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) as described by the FAO, and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples should also be promoted.
Amendment 196 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) Responsibility for enforcing this Regulation should lie with the Member States, and their competent authorities should be required to ensure that this Regulation is fully complied with. A uniform enforcement of this Regulation as regards relevant commodities and products entering or leaving the Union market can only be achieved through systematic exchange of information and cooperation amongst competent authorities, customs authorities and the Commission. The Commission should, in particular, carry out an analysis of the sanctions applied by the Member States and conduct an exchange with them in order to promote harmonised implementation of this Regulation.
Amendment 201 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) The effective and efficient implementation and enforcement of this Regulation are essential to achieving its goals. To this end, the Commission should set up and manage an information system to support the operators and the competent authorities in presenting and accessing the necessary information on relevant commodities and products placed on the market. The operators should submit the due diligence statements to the information system. The information system should be accessible to competent authorities and customs authorities to facilitate fulfilling their obligations under this Regulation. The information system should also be accessible for a wider public, with the anonymised data provided in an open and machine-readable format in line with the Union’s Open Data Policy. For transparency purposes, the list of contravening operators shall be made public and not be anonymised.
Amendment 202 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) The effective and efficient implementation and enforcement of this Regulation are essential to achieving its goals. To this end, the Commission should set up and manage an information system to support the operators and the competent authorities in presenting and accessing the necessary information on relevant commodities and products placed on the market. The operators should submit the due diligence statements to the information system. The information system should be accessible to competent authorities and customs authorities to facilitate fulfilling their obligations under this Regulation. The information system should also be accessible for a wider public, with the anonymised datadata being anonymised – apart from information concerning the European list of non-compliant operators and traders – and provided in an open and machine- readable format in line with the Union’s Open Data Policy.
Amendment 205 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46
Recital 46
(46) The risk of non-compliant commodities and products being placed on the Union market varies depending on the commodity and product as well as on its country of origin and production. Operators sourcing commodities and products from countries or parts thereof that present a low risk of growing, harvesting or producing relevant commodities in violation of this Regulation should be subject to fewer obligations, thereby reducing compliance costs and administrative burden. Commodities and products from high-risk countries or parts thereof should be subject to enhanced scrutiny by the competent authorities.
Amendment 209 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
Recital 47
(47) For this reason, the Commission should assess the risk of deforestation and forest degradation risk, forest degradation and conversion and degradation of other ecosystems at a level of a country or parts thereof based on a range of criteria that reflect both quantitative, objective and internationally recognised data, and indications that the countries are actively engaged in fighting deforestation and forest degradation, forest degradation and the conversion and degradation of other ecosystems. This benchmarking information should make it easier for operators in the Union to exercise due diligence and for competent authorities to monitor and enforce compliance, while also providing an incentive for producer countries to increase the sustainability of their agricultural production systems and reduce their impact on deforestation impactand the conversion of other ecosystems. This should help making supply chains more transparent and sustainable. This benchmarking system should be based on a threewo-tier classification of countries to be regarded as low, standard or high risk. In order to ensure appropriate transparency and clarity, the Commission should in particular make publicly available the data being used for benchmarking, the reasons for the proposed change of classification and the reply of the country concerned. For relevant commodities and products from low risk countries or parts of countries identified as low-risk, operators should be allowed to apply a simplified due diligence, whilst cCompetent authorities should be required to apply enhanced scrutiny on relevant commodities and products from high risk countries or parts of countries identified as high-risk. The Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing measures to establish the countries or parts thereof that present a low or high risk of producing relevant commodities and products that are not compliant with this Regulation. The Commission should intensify the dialogue and cooperation, in particular with countries or regions identified as high risk, in order to support them in the transition towards sustainable supply chains.
Amendment 211 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47 a (new)
Recital 47 a (new)
(47a) The Commission shall publish in the Official Journal of the European Union a list of contravening operators, meant to increase the dissuasive power of the regulation, improve transparency and consumer awareness with no legal consequences. An operator or trader would be placed on the list if a Member State administrative authority or court has imposed final administrative or criminal sanction or penalty for infringing their obligations under this regulation. Member States would inform the Commission without undue delay about any such sanctions or penalties. Upon receipt of such notification the Commission would include the operator or trader concerned on the list without delay and inform him of its inclusion. If, for a certain period after the final administrative or criminal sanction or penalty, no further reports of sanctions or administrative or criminal proceedings concerning alleged contravening activity have been reported by the respective Member State authority, the Commission would remove the operator or trader from the list.
Amendment 216 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49
Recital 49
(49) The checks of operators and traders by competent authorities should cover the due diligence systems and the compliance of the relevant commodities and products with the provisions of this Regulation. The checks should be based on a risk-based plan of checks. The plan should contain risk criteria that enable competent authorities to carry out a risk analysis of the due diligence statements submitted by operators and traders. The risk criteria should take into account the risk of deforestation, forest degradation and conversion and degradation of other ecosystems associated to relevant commodities and products in the country of production, the history of compliance of operators and traders with the obligations of this Regulation and any other relevant information available to competent authorities. The risk analysis of due diligence statements should allow competent authorities the identification of operators, traders and relevant commodities and products to be checked, and should be carried out using electronic data processing techniques in the information system which collects the due diligence statements.
Amendment 217 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49
Recital 49
(49) The checks of operators and traders by competent authorities should cover the due diligence systems and the compliance of the relevant commodities and products with the provisions of this Regulation. The checks should be based on a risk-based plan of checks. The plan should contain risk criteria that enable competent authorities to carry out a risk analysis of the due diligence statements submitted by operators and traders. The risk criteria should take into account the risk of deforestation associated to relevant commodities and products in the country of production, the history of compliance of operators and traders with the obligations of this Regulation, repealed Regulation (EU) No 995/2010 and any other relevant information available to competent authorities. The risk analysis of due diligence statements should allow competent authorities the identification of operators, traders and relevant commodities and products to be checked, and should be carried out using electronic data processing techniques in the information system which collects the due diligence statements.
Amendment 220 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52 a (new)
Recital 52 a (new)
(52a) The Commission should publish the names of operators and traders not in compliance with this Regulation. This could help increase the pressure from consumers and civil society on non- compliant operators and traders to source from supply chains that are free from deforestation, forest degradation and the conversion and degradation of other ecosystems.
Amendment 221 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 53
Recital 53
(53) Taking into account the international character of deforestation and forest degradation, forest degradation and the conversion and degradation of other ecosystems and related trade, competent authorities should cooperate with each other, with customs authorities of the Member States, with the Commission, as well as with the administrative authorities of third countries. Competent authorities should also cooperate with the competent authorities for the supervision and enforcement of other EU legislative instruments that set out due diligence requirements in the value chain with regard to adverse human rights or environmental impacts.
Amendment 223 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 53 a (new)
Recital 53 a (new)
(53a) In order to facilitate the access to factual, reliable and updated information on deforestation to operators, Member States authorities, and interested third countries authorities, and to facilitate the compliance of economic operators with the requirements of this Regulation, the Commission should establish a Platform covering the forest areas worldwide, featuring a range of tools to enable all parties to quickly move towards No- Deforestation across supply chains. The Platform should include thematic maps, a land cover map with time series since the cut-off date set by this Regulation, and a range of classes allowing to appreciate landscape composition. The platform should also provide an alert system, relying upon a monthly monitoring of forest cover change, and a range of analyses and user-friendly and secured outputs, depicting how supply chains are linked to deforestation. In order to foster the use of the most accurate and timely information, to develop risk assessment and risk analyses, to improve checks on declarations and countries benchmarking, whilst developing a cooperative approach, the Platform should be made available to all the stakeholders listed above. The Platform should use satellite imagery, including Copernicus Sentinel, which have the capability to provide the factual, reliable and updated information required.
Amendment 224 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54
Recital 54
(54) While tThis Regulation addresses deforestation and forest degradation, as envisaged in the 2019 Communication ’Stepping up EU Action to Protect and Restore the World’s Forests, protecting forests should not lead towell as the conversion orand degradation of other natural ecosystems. Ecosystems such as wetlands, savannahs and peatlands are highly significant to global efforts to combat climate change, as well as other sustainable development goals and their conversion or degradation require particular urgent attention. To address this, the Commission should assess the need and feasibility of extending the scope to other ecosystems and to further commodities two years after the entry into force. At the same time, the Commission should also undertake a review of the relevant products as listed in Annex I of this Regulation by way of a delegated act. These other ecosystems shall be included in the scope of this Regulation in order not to shift the problem of deforestation and forest degradation to these ecosystems. These ecosystems are highly significant to global efforts to combat climate change, as well as to other sustainable development goals, and their conversion or degradation must be prevented.
Amendment 226 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54 a (new)
Recital 54 a (new)
(54a) Two years after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission should present an assessment of the need to extend the list of relevant products in Annex I to other relevant commodities or products, as well as to other ecosystems.
Amendment 230 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 60
Recital 60
(60) Since the objective of this Regulation, fighting against deforestation and forest degradation, forest degradation and the conversion and degradation of other ecosystems by reducing the contribution of consumption in the Union, cannot be achieved by the Member States individually and can therefore, by reason of its scale, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective.
Amendment 239 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
This Regulation lays down rules regarding the placing and making available on the Union market, as well as the export from the Union market, of cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, soya and wood, wood, maize and rubber (“relevant commodities”) and products, as listed in Annex I, that contain, have been fed with or have been made using relevant commodities (“relevant products”), with a view to
Amendment 246 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) minimising the Union’s contribution to deforestation and forest degradation and to the conversion and degradation of other ecosystems worldwide
Amendment 253 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) addressing human rights violations linked to the production of the commodities covered by this Regulation.
Amendment 256 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(1a) This Regulation also lays out obligations for financial institutions headquartered or operating in the Union that provide financial services to natural or legal persons whose economic activities consist, or are linked to, the production, supply, placing on or export from the Union market of the relevant commodities and products as defined in this Article.
Amendment 266 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) ‘'deforestation’' means the conversion of forest to agricultural u, whether human-induced or not, of forest, in particular for agricultural or mining purposes, whether human-induced or noand including conversion of primary or old-growth forest to planted forest or plantation forest;
Amendment 280 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) ‘forest’ means land spanning more than 0,5 hectares with trees higher than 5 meters and a canopy cover of more than 10%, or trees able to reach those thresholds in situ, excluding agricultural plantations and land that is predominantly underunder other use, including agricultural or urban land use;
Amendment 281 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
(2a) 'mangrove forest ' means a highly specialised forested wetland system occupying intertidal zones, adapted to regular inundation by a range of salinities, which is commonly found in the tropical and subtropical coastal and riverine regions of the world;
Amendment 288 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
(5a) ‘other ecosystems’ means land with high carbon stocks and land with a high biodiversity value, such as grasslands, savannahs, peatlands and wetlands; this definition extends to ecosystems managed by humans but having an ecological function, structure and biodiversity comparable to natural ecosystems;
Amendment 292 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) ‘forest degradation’ means harvesting operations that are not sustainable and cause aand other ecosystem degradation’ means the reduction or loss of the biological or economic productivity and complexity of forest ecosystems, resulting in the long-term reduction of the overall supply of benefits from forest, which includes wood, biodiversity and other products or affecting their species composition, structure and/or function, whether or not directly caused by humans; this includes illegal exploitation of forest or other ecosystems as well as the introduction or increase of management practices that result in a substantial or sustained impact in the ecosystem’s health and its capacity to support biodiversity and/or deliver ecosystem services;
Amendment 305 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) ‘forest degradation’ means forest exploitation by harvesting operations that are not sustainable and cause a reduction or loss of the biological or economic productivity and complexity of forest ecosystems, resulting in the long-term reduction of the overall supply of benefits from forest, which includes wood, biodiversity and other products or servicdiversity, in particular of forest specialist species and of structural and genetic complexity of forest ecosystems and impoverish the web of symbiotic relationships between forest species;
Amendment 307 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) ‘forest degradation’ means harvesting operations that are not sustainable and causeand other ecosystem degradation’ means a reduction or loss of the biological or economic productivity and complexity of forest ecosystems, resul affecting in the long-term reduction of the overall supply of benefits from forest, which includes wood, biodiversity and other procomposition of species and the structure and/or function of those forest ecosystems, whether or not the reductsion or servicdisappearances has direct human causes;
Amendment 323 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – introductory part
(8) ‘deforestation-free’ means that the relevant commodities and products, including those used for or contained in relevant products, were produced on land that has not been subject to deforestation, forest degradation or the conversion or degradation of other ecosystems after 31 December 2020;
Amendment 326 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a
Amendment 332 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Amendment 342 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) ‘produced’ means grown, farmed, harvested, raised, fed from or obtained on relevant plot of land or coastline area;
Amendment 345 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
(11a) ‘right to free, prior and informed consent’ means the right of indigenous peoples and local communities to give and withdraw their consent prior to the establishment of an activity that could affect their rights, land or territories, resources, activities or food security, and to do so through representatives chosen by the local communities or indigenous peoples and in accordance with their norms, customs and values;
Amendment 354 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16
(16) ‘negligible risk’ means a full assessment of both the product-specific and the general information on compliance with Articles 3(a), Article 3 (aa) and 3(b) by relevant commodities or products showing no cause for concern;
Amendment 357 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18
(18) ‘non-compliant products’ means relevant commodities and products that were not produced in a ‘deforestation-free’ manner, or they were not produced in accordance with international law and standards on tenure rights and the right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent and/or were not produced in accordance with the relevant legislation of the country of production, or both;
Amendment 382 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) they have been produced in accordance with international law and standards on tenure rights and the right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent;
Amendment 383 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) they have been produced in accordance with the relevant legislation of the country of production as well as international law on human rights, in particular the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities, including the right to free, prior and informed consent; and
Amendment 389 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3a Financial institutions shall provide financial services to customers only when they conclude that there is no more than a negligible risk that the services in question may provide support directly or indirectly to activities leading to deforestation and forest degradation.
Amendment 390 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Operators shall exercise due diligence prior to placing relevant commodities and products on or prior to their export from the Union market in order to ensure their compliance with Article 3(a), 3(aa) and (b). To that end, they shall use a framework of procedures and measures, hereinafter referred to as a ‘due diligence’, as set out in Article 8.
Amendment 391 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Operators shall exercise due diligence prior to placing relevant commodities and products on or prior to their export from the Union market in order to ensure their compliance with Article 3(a), (b) and (ba). To that end, they shall use a framework of procedures and measures, hereinafter referred to as a ‘due diligence’, as set out in Article 8.
Amendment 394 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. By making available the due diligence statement, the operator assumes responsibility for the compliance of the relevant commodity or product with the requirements of this Regulation. Operators shall therefore undertake reasonable, documented efforts to support their suppliers’ compliance, including smallholders, with the provisions and requirements set out in this Regulation. They shall keep record of the due diligence statements for 5 years from the date of making available via the information system referred to in Article 31.
Amendment 395 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) the relevant commodities and products are not compliant with Article 3(a), (b) or (ba);
Amendment 396 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) the relevant commodities and products are not compliant with Article 3(a), 3(aa) or (b);
Amendment 397 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) the exercise of due diligence has revealed a non-negligible risk that the relevant commodities and products are not compliant with Article 3(a), (b) or (ba);
Amendment 398 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) the exercise of due diligence has revealed a non-negligible risk that the relevant commodities and products are not compliant with Article 3(a), 3(aa) or (b);
Amendment 401 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6
Article 4 – paragraph 6
6. Operators that have received new information, including substantiated concerns, or information provided via the rapid alert mechanism, that the relevant commodity or product that they have already placed on the market is notat risk of not being in conformity with the requirements of this Regulation shall immediately inform the competent authorities of the Member States in which they placed the relevant commodity or product on the market. In the case of exports from the Union market, the operators shall inform the competent authority of Member State which is the country of production.
Amendment 405 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Operators shall take the necessary measures: (a) to consult broadly and without delay with the stakeholders potentially impacted by this Regulation, in particular those that are most vulnerable; and (b) to provide adequate assistance and fair remuneration to their suppliers, in particular small operators, so that they can comply with the rules, in particular with regard to the geolocation requirement, and to ensure that the costs resulting from the implementation of this Regulation are fairly shared among the different actors in the value chain.
Amendment 445 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) geo-localisation coordinates, latitude and longitude of all plots of land and coastline where the relevant commodities and products were produced, as well as date or time range of production;
Amendment 449 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) adequate and verifiable information that the relevant commodities and products are deforestation-free including clear indication that the area characterised by the respective latitude and longitude coordinates falls within a polygon that zones a growing area fulfilling the conditions listed under Article 3(a);
Amendment 452 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) adequate and verifiable information that the production has been conducted in accordance with relevant legislation of the country of production, including any arrangement conferring the right to use the respective area for the purposes of the production of the relevant commoditythe legal status of land (ownership/title including both formal and customary rights of indigenous peoples and local communities to lands, territories and resources) and evidence of free, prior and informed consent;
Amendment 453 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) adequate and verifiable information that the production has been conducted in accordance with relevant legislation of the country of production, including anyternational law and standards on tenure rights and the right to free, prior and informed Consent, and any other arrangement conferring the right to use the respective area for the purposes of the production of the relevant commodity;
Amendment 457 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) information on the working conditions of the people who were responsible for the harvesting, processing and treatment of the relevant commodities and products and the conditions under which those activities took place, for the purpose of verifying compliance with the human rights obligations of this Regulation;
Amendment 462 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Financial institutions shall collect the information, documents and data demonstrating that the provision of financial services to customers complies with Article 11a. These shall include, at least: (a) description of the customer’s economic activities, of the activities of entities controlled by the customer, of the economic activities of the customers’ suppliers; (b) information on the relevant commodities and products placed on, made available on or exported from the Union’s market and on the related exercise of due diligence under this Regulation; (c) use, for the activities under (a) of relevant commodities and products, including information on the relevant commodities and products effectively used and on the related exercise of due diligence under this Regulation; (d) policies adopted, and implemented by the customer and by the entities and suppliers referred to under (a) in view of ensuring that their activities do not cause deforestation and forest degradation; (e) identification of the country of production and geo-localisation coordinates, latitude and longitude of all plots of land where the relevant commodities and products is to be produced;
Amendment 469 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission may adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 33 to supplement paragraph 1 and paragraph 1a concerning further relevant information to be obtained that may be necessary to ensure the effectiveness of the due diligence system.
Amendment 470 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Operators and financial institutions shall verify and analyse information collected in accordance with Article 9 and any other relevant documentation, and on this basis carry out a risk assessment to establish whether there is a risk that the relevant commodities and products intended to be placed on or exported from the Union market are non- compliant with the requirements of this Regulation. If the operators cannot demonstrate that the risk of non- compliance is negligible, they shall not place the relevant commodity or product on the Union market nor export it. If the financial institutions cannot conclude that the risk of non-compliance is negligible, they shall not provide financial services to the concerned customers.
Amendment 477 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the presence of forests and other ecosystems in the country and area of production of the relevant commodity or product;
Amendment 483 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) prevalence of deforestation or forest degradation, forest degradation or conversion or degradation of other ecosystems in the country, region and area of production of the relevant commodity or product;
Amendment 488 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) concerns in relation to the country of production and origin, such as level of corruption, prevalence of document and data falsification, lack of law enforcement, violations of human rights and of the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities, armed conflict or presence of sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council or the Council of the European Union;
Amendment 495 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point i a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point i a (new)
(ia) information provided via the rapid alert mechanism;
Amendment 498 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point j
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point j
(j) complementary information on compliance with this Regulation, which may include information supplied by certification or other third-party-verified schemes, and in such case shall indicate the statistical risk of the respective mass balance system and the certified content threshold characteristic of the scheme for the concept of ‘deforestation-free’, including voluntary schemes recognised by the Commission under Article 30(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/200149 , provided that the information meets the requirements set out in Article 9; __________________ 49 Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328/82, 21.12.2018, p. 82–209).
Amendment 501 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. Except where the analysis undertaken in accordance with paragraph 1 allows the operator to ascertain that there is no or negligible risk that the relevant commodities or products are not compliant with the requirements of this Regulation, the operator shall adopt prior to placing the relevant commodities and products on the Union market or to their export risk mitigation procedures and measures that are adequate to reach no or negligible risk. This may include requiring additional information, data or documents, undertaking independent surveys or audits, strengthening the capacities of and providing adequate support to suppliers to modify their practices or other measures pertaining to information requirements set out in Article 9.
Amendment 523 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. Unless otherwise provided by other EU legislative instruments that lay down requirements regarding sustainability value chain due diligence, operators which are not SMEs shall, on an annual basis, publicly report as widely as possible, including on the internet, on their due diligence system including on the steps taken by them to implement their obligations as set out in Article 8 and the necessary measures set out in Article 4(7a). Operators falling also within the scope of other EU legislative instruments that lay down requirements regarding value chain due diligence may fulfil their reporting obligations under this paragraph by including the required information when reporting in the context of other EU legislative instruments.
Amendment 530 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11a Obligations of financial institutions 1. In view of complying with Article 3, financial institutions shall exercise due diligence prior to providing financial services to customers whose economic activities consist, or are linked to, the trading or placing on the market of commodities and products defined in Article 1 and Annex I. 2. The due diligence shall include: (a) the collection of information and documents, as referred to in Article 9(a), needed to fulfil the requirement set out in paragraph 1; (b) risk assessment and mitigation measures as described in Article 10; 3. Financial institutions shall not provide financial services to customers without prior submission of a due diligence statement to the competent authorities; 4. For customers with whom they have established an ongoing business relationship before the date of entry into force of this Regulation, financial institutions shall complete the relevant due diligence within one year from the date in question.
Amendment 531 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 b (new)
Article 11 b (new)
Article 11b 1. Financial institutions shall verify and analyse information collected in accordance with Article 9(1a) and any other relevant documentation, and on this basis carry out a risk assessment to establish whether there is a risk that the provision of financial services to a customer may not comply with Article 12a(1). If the financial institutions cannot demonstrate that the risk of non- compliance is negligible, they shall not provide financial services to the customer at issue.
Amendment 532 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12
Article 12
Amendment 569 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Competent authorities shall monitor the compliance of financial institutions with the requirements of this Regulation.
Amendment 573 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. To carry out the checks referred to in paragraph 1, the competent authorities shall establish a plan based on a risk-based approach. The plan shall contain at least risk criteria to carry out the risk analysis under paragraph 4 and thereby inform the decisions on checks. In establishing and reviewing the risk criteria, the competent authorities shall take into account in particular the assignment of risk to countries or parts thereof in accordance with Article 27, the history of compliance of an operator or trader with this Regulation and any other relevant information. Based on the results of the checks and the experience on implementation of the plans, the competent authorities shall review those plans and risk criteria on a regular basis in order to improve their effectiveness. When reviewing the plans, the competent authorities shallmay establish a reduced frequency of checks for those operators and traders who have shown a consistent record of full compliance with the requirements under this Regulation.
Amendment 585 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 11
Article 14 – paragraph 11
11. Without prejudice to the checks under paragraphs 5 and 6, competent authorities shall conduct checks referred to in paragraph 1 when they are in possession of evidence or other relevant information, including based on the rapid alert mechanism or on substantiated concerns provided by third parties under Article 29, concerning potential non-compliance with this Regulation.
Amendment 591 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 13
Article 14 – paragraph 13
13. The competent authorities shall keep records of the checks indicating in particular their nature and results, as well as on the measures taken in case of non- compliance. Records of all checks shall be kept for at least 510 years.
Amendment 596 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) the use of any technical and scientific means to determine whether the relevant commodity or product is ‘deforestation free’, including Earth observation data such as that obtained from the Copernicus programme and tools;
Amendment 604 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point g
Amendment 616 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 18 – paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Without prejudice to the obligation of operators to exercise due diligence as provided for in Article 8 and in order to provide assistance to operators and competent authorities in checking the legality requirement referred to in Article 3(b), the Commission shall draw up a non-exhaustive list of relevant legislation in producer countries in consultation with them and any other relevant stakeholders, in particular indigenous peoples and local communities.
Amendment 617 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. Competent authorities shall cooperate with each other, with authorities from other Member States, with the Commission, and, if necessary, with administrative authorities of third countries in order to ensure compliance with this Regulation, including as regards the implementation of field audits.
Amendment 618 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. Competent authorities shall exchange information necessary for the enforcement of this Regulation. This shall include giving access to and exchange of data on operators and traders including due diligence statements, the nature and results of the controls carried out and any sanctions imposed with other Member States’ competent authorities to facilitate the enforcement of this Regulation.
Amendment 621 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5
Article 18 – paragraph 5
5. At the request of a competent authority, Member States shall provide to it, without undue delay, the necessary information to ensure compliance with this Regulation.
Amendment 623 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 a (new)
Article 18 a (new)
Article 18a Satellite imagery and access to forest data The Commission shall establish a Platform using satellite imagery, including Copernicus Sentinel, covering the forest areas worldwide, and featuring tools to enable all parties to quickly move towards no-deforestation across supply chains. The platform shall provide: (a) thematic maps, including a land cover map with time series since the cut- off date defined in Article 2 (8) and a range of classes allowing to appreciate landscape composition, (b) an alert system, relying upon a monthly monitoring of forest cover change, (c) a range of analyses and user- friendly and secured outputs, depicting how supply chains are linked to deforestation. The Platform shall be made available to Member State authorities, interested third countries’ authorities, operators and traders.
Amendment 626 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall make available to the public and the Commission, at the latest by 30 April of each year, information on the application of this Regulation during the previous calendar year. This information shall include their plans for checks, the number and the results of the controls carried out on operators and traders, including the contents of these checks, the volume of relevant commodities and products checked in relation to the total quantity of relevant commodities and products placed on the market, the countries of origin and of production of relevant commodities and products as well as the measures taken in case of non-compliance, including the sanctions imposed, and the costs of controls recovered.
Amendment 628 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission services shall make publicly available, on an annual basis, a Union-wide overview of the application of this Regulation based on the data submitted by the Member States under paragraph 1. Where appropriate, and in order to promote the effective implementation of this Regulation, the Commission shall make recommendations with a view to encouraging the harmonisation of sanctions between Member States.
Amendment 641 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Where relevant commodities or products were produced in a country or part thereof listed as high risk in accordance with Article 27, or there is a risk of relevant commodities or products produced in such countries or parts thereof entering the relevant supply chain, each Member State shall ensure that the annual checks carried out by their competent authorities cover at least 1520% of the operators placing, making available on or exporting from the Union market each of the relevant commodities on their market as well as 1520% of the quantity of each of the relevant commodities placed or made available on or exported from their market from high risk countries or parts thereof.
Amendment 644 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Where, following the checks referred to in Article 15 and 16, possible serious shortcomings have been detected, or risks have been identified pursuant to Article 14(6), the competent authorities may take immediate interim measures, including seizure or suspension of the placing or making available on and exporting from the Union market of the relevant commodities and products. Member States shall inform the Commission and the competent authorities of other Member States about such measures directly.
Amendment 649 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to Article 23, where competent authorities establish that an operator or trader has not complied with its obligations under this Regulation or that a relevant commodity or product is not compliant with this Regulation, they shall without delay require the relevant operator or trader to take appropriate and proportionate corrective action to bring the non-compliance to an end as soon as possible.
Amendment 655 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) destroyonating the relevant commodity or product or donating it to charitable or public interest purposes.
Amendment 658 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) rectifying flaws in the exercise of due diligence in order to prevent possible future infractions.
Amendment 670 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) fines proportionate to the environmental damage and the value of the relevant commodities or products concerned, calculating the level of such fines in such way as to make sure that they effectively deprive those responsible of the economic benefits derived from their infringements, and gradually increasing the level of such fines for repeated infringements; the maximum amount of such fines shall be at least 4 15% of the operators or trader’s annual turnover in the Member State or Member States concerned and can be increased to ensure that the penalty exceeds the potential economic advantage gained;
Amendment 680 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) restoration of the ecosystem to its previous condition if applicable, in accordance with [the forthcoming a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of the environment through criminal law and replacing Directive 2008/99/EC];
Amendment 681 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) in the case of serious or repeated violations, suspension or withdrawal of the right to submit due diligence statements;
Amendment 688 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Where the deforestation or degradation has been committed with knowledge that there is a substantial likelihood of severe and either widespread or long-term damage to the environment, the act shall be recognised as ecocide. Each Member State shall take the necessary measures to establish its jurisdiction over the offence of ecocide. A Member State shall inform the Commission where it decides to extend its jurisdiction to the offence referred to in the previous subparagraph which has been committed outside its territory where the offence is committed for the benefit of a legal person established on its territory.
Amendment 690 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Without prejudice to the obligations under Directive 2008/99/EC, Member States shall apply criminal sanctions in the case of serious or repeated violations of this Regulation.
Amendment 693 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 a (new)
Article 23 a (new)
Article 23a Establishment of a European list of non- compliant operators and traders 1. The Commission shall draw up a list of operators and traders who have failed to fulfil their obligations under this Regulation. An operator or trader shall be included on that list if an administrative authority or a court of a Member State has imposed on it, in accordance with Article 23 of this Regulation, sanctions which are final. 2. Member States shall notify the Commission without delay of any final administrative or criminal sanction or penalty imposed on an operator or trader for failure to comply with its obligations under this Regulation. 3. Upon receipt of such notification the Commission shall, without delay, include the operator or trader concerned on the list and inform the operator and trader concerned of its inclusion, and update the information system (‘Register’) referred to in Article 31. 4. Member States shall establish more frequent checks on operators and traders on the list, including at least one check within two years of their inclusion on the list.
Amendment 694 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 b (new)
Article 23 b (new)
Article 23b Removal from the European list of non- compliant operators and traders The Commission shall remove an operator or trader from the list of non- compliant operators and traders referred to in Article 23a two years after the last administrative or criminal sanction or penalty, provided no other administrative or criminal sanction or procedure concerning an alleged infringement has been reported. The Commission shall, without undue delay, notify the competent authorities of the removal of an operator or trader from the list and update the information system (‘Register’) referred to in Article 31.
Amendment 695 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 c (new)
Article 23 c (new)
Amendment 708 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall develop an electronic interface based on the EU Single Window Environment for Customs to enable the transmission of data, in particular the notifications and requests referred to in Article 24, paragraphs 5 to 8, between national customs systems and the information system referred to in Article 31. This electronic interface shall be in place at the latest fourone years from the date of adoption of the relevant implementing act referred to in paragraph 3.
Amendment 711 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The Commission mayshall develop an electronic interface based on the EU Single Window Environment for Customs to enable:
Amendment 720 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes a threewo- tier system for the assessment of countries or parts thereof. Unless identified in accordance with this Article as presenting a low or high risk, countries shall be considered as presenting a standard risk. The Commission may identify countries or parts thereof that present a low or high risk of producing relevant commodities or products that are not compliant with Article 3, point (a). The list of the countries or parts thereof that present a low or high risk shall be published by means of implementing act(s) to be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 34(2). That list shall be updated as necessary in light of new evidence.
Amendment 724 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The identification of low and high risk countries or parts thereof pursuant to paragraph 1 shall take into account information provided by the country concerned and by other stakeholders, such as civil society, including indigenous peoples and local communities, and be based on the following assessment criteria:
Amendment 731 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) rate of deforestation and forest, forest degradation and ecosystem conversion and degradation,
Amendment 741 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) whether the nationally determined contribution (NDC) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change covers emissions and removals from agriculture, forestry and land use which ensures that emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, forest degradation and the conversion and degradation of other ecosystems are accounted towards the country's commitment to reduce or limit greenhouse gas emissions as specified in the NDC;
Amendment 744 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) agreements and other instruments concluded between the country concerned and the Union that address deforestation or forest degradation, forest degradation and the conversion and degradation of other ecosystems and facilitates compliance of relevant commodities and products with the requirements of this Regulation and their effective implementation;
Amendment 759 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point c
Article 27 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point c
(c) the consequences of its identification as a high or low risk country.
Amendment 762 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Where a country is placed in the higher risk category, the Commission shall propose that the country engage in sustained dialogue and cooperation, in accordance with Article 28, in order to develop an ongoing partnership aimed at creating the necessary conditions for that country to be able to return to the standard risk category.
Amendment 765 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1
1. The CommissionIn a coordinated approach, the Commission and the Member States shall engage with producer countries concerned by this Regulation to develop partnerships and cooperation to jointly address deforestation and forest degradation. Such partnerships and cooperation mechanisms, forest degradation and the conversion and degradation of other ecosystems, as well as the human rights violations linked to these phenomena. Such partnerships and cooperation mechanisms shall prioritise countries in the higher risk category pursuant to Article 27 and will focus on the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of forests, deforestation, forest degradation and the conversion and degradation of other ecosystems, and the transition to sustainable commodity production, consumption, processing and trade methods and, where appropriate, the development of ecotourism based on sustainable management of forests and other biodiversity-rich ecosystems. Partnerships and cooperation mechanisms may include structured dialogues, adequate support programmes and actions, administrative arrangements and provisions in existing agreements or agreements that enable producer countries to make the transition to an agricultural production that facilitates the compliance of relevant commodities and products with the requirements of this regulation. Partnerships and cooperation mechanisms shall pay particular attention to smallholders in order to enable them to transition to sustainable farming practices and to comply with the requirements of this Regulation. In the context of programming under the Global Europe instrument, adequate financial resources must be available to help meet the support needs of smallholders. Such agreements and their effective implementation will be taken into account as part of the benchmarking under Article 27 of this Regulation.
Amendment 776 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 3
Article 28 – paragraph 3
3. Partnerships and cooperation shall promote the development of integrated land use planning processes, relevant legislations, fiscalincluding tenure rights and the procedural right to give or withhold free, prior and informed consent, fiscal or trade incentives and other pertinent tools to improve forest, other ecosystem and biodiversity conservation, sustainable management and restoration of forests, tackle the conversion of forests and vulnerable ecosystems to other land uses, optimise gains for the landscape, tenure security, agriculture productivity and competitiveness, transparent supply chains, strengthen the rights of forest or other ecosystem dependent communities including smallholders, indigenous peoples and local communities, and ensure public access to forest management documents and other relevant information.
Amendment 779 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 4
Article 28 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall engage in international bilateral and multilateral discussion on policies and actions to halt deforestation and forest degradation, forest degradation and the conversion and degradation of other ecosystems, including in multilateral fora such as Convention on Biological Diversity, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, United Nations Environment Assembly, United Nations Forum on Forests, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, World Trade Organisation, G7 and G20. Such engagement shall include the promotion of the transition to sustainable agricultural production and sustainable forest and other ecosystems management as well as the development of transparent and sustainable supply chains as well as continue efforts towards identifying and agreeing robust standards and definitions that ensure a high level of protection of forest and other ecosystems.
Amendment 790 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 2
2. Competent authorities shall, without undue delay, diligently and impartially assess the substantiated concerns and take the necessary steps, including checks and hearings of operators and traders, with a view to detecting potential breaches of the provisions of this Regulation and, where appropriate, interim measures under Article 21 to prevent the placing making available on and export from the Union market of relevant commodities and products under investigation.
Amendment 793 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 3
Article 29 – paragraph 3
3. The competent authority shall, as soon as possible and no later than 30 days from the receipt of the substantiated concern and in accordance with the relevant provisions of national law, inform the natural or legal persons referred to in paragraph 1, which submitted observations to the authority, of its decision to accede to or refuse the request for action and shall provide the reasons for it.
Amendment 802 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 1
1. Any natural or legal personMember States shall ensure that, in accordance with their national laws, members of the public who havinge a sufficient interest, including those having submitted substantiated concern in accordance with Article 29, shall have access to a court or other independent and impartial public body competent to review the procedural and substantiveor who claim the impairment of a right where administrative procedural law of a Member State requires such a right to be a precondition, have access to a review procedure before a court of law or other independent and impartial body established by law with a view to challenging the substantive or procedural legality of the decisions, acts or failure to act of the competent authority underomissions taken in order to achieve compliance with this Regulation.
Amendment 803 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States shall determine the stage at which decisions, acts or omissions may be challenged.
Amendment 804 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Member States shall determine what constitutes a sufficient interest and impairment of a right, consistent with the objective of giving the public wide access to justice. To that end, natural and legal persons having submitted a substantiated concern in accordance with Article 29 and non-governmental organisations promoting environmental protection and meeting any requirements under national law shall be deemed as having a sufficient interest or having rights capable of being impaired for the purpose of paragraph 1 of this Article.
Amendment 815 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1
Article 31 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall establish and maintain, by the date established in Article 36(2), an information system (“Register”) which shall contain the due diligence statements made available pursuant to Article 4(2) and the European list of non- compliant operators and traders referred to in Article 23b.
Amendment 817 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) registration of the outcome of controls on due diligence statements and the sanctions imposed;
Amendment 818 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) registration of the European list of non-compliant operators and traders and allow the risk profiling of operators, traders and relevant commodities and products for the purpose of identifying high risk consignments according to the risk analysis in Article 14(4);
Amendment 823 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 5
Article 31 – paragraph 5
5. IWithout prejudice to the provisions laid down in Articles 23a, 23b and 23c on the European list of non-compliant operators and traders and in line with the EU’s Open Data Policy, and in particular the Directive (EU) 2019/102451 , the Commission shall provide access to the wider public to the complete anonymised datasets of the information system in an open format that can be machine-readable and that ensures interoperability, re-use and accessibility. __________________ 51 Directive (EU) 2019/1024 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on open data and the re-use of public sector information (OJ L 172, 26.6.2019, p. 56–83).
Amendment 827 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 a (new)
Article 31 a (new)
Amendment 831 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. No later than two years after the entry into force, the Commission shall carry out a first review of this Regulation, and shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council accompanied, if appropriate, by a legislative proposal. The report shall focus in particular on an evaluation of the need and the feasibility of extending the scope of this Regulation to other ecosystems, including land with high carbon stocks and land with a high biodiversity value such as grasslands, peatlands and wetlands and further commoditiesas well as on proposals for additional support measures for farmers, in particular smallholders, indigenous peoples and local communities on the basis of the impact assessment and continuous assessment carried out under Article 31a.
Amendment 832 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. No later than two years after the entry into force, the Commission shall carry out a first review of this Regulation, and shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council accompanied, if appropriate, by a legislative proposal. The report shall focus in particular on an evaluation of the need and the feasibility of extending the scope of this Regulation to ofurther ecosystems, including land with high carbon stocks and land with a high biodiversity value such as grasslands, peatlands and wetlands and further commoditiemmodities and the impact of the Regulation on farmers, in particular smallholders, foresters, indigenous peoples and local communities and the possible need for additional support for the transition to sustainable supply chains.
Amendment 842 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 32 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 847 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2 – point a (new)
Article 32 – paragraph 2 – point a (new)
(aa) sanctions imposed by Member States and the need for and feasibility of encouraging harmonisation between Member States in order to ensure more effective implementation of the Regulation
Amendment 848 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 32 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 856 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 3
Article 32 – paragraph 3
3. Without prejudice to the general review under paragraph 1, a first review of Annex I shall be carried out by the Commission no later than two years after the entry into force of this Regulation, and thereafter at regular intervals in order to assess whether it is appropriate to amend or extend the relevant products listed in Annex I in order to ensure that all products that contain, have been fed with or have been made using relevant commodities are included in that list, unless the demand for those products has a negligible effect on deforestation, forest degradation and the conversion and degradation of other ecosystems. The reviews shall be based on an assessment of the effect of the relevant commodities and products on deforestation and forest degradation, forest degradation and the conversion and degradation of other ecosystems, and take into account changes in consumption, as indicated by scientific evidence.
Amendment 28 #
2021/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/1021
Article 7 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Amendment 51 #
2021/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a – point iii
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a – point iii
Regulation (EU) 2019/1021
Annex V – Part II – Table
Annex V – Part II – Table
Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), its salts and PFHxS-related compounds: 50 mg/kg (PFHxS and its salts), 2 000 mg/kg (PFHxS-related compounds).
Amendment 23 #
2021/0277(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 g (new)
Paragraph 3 g (new)
Amendment 28 #
2021/0277(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Reiterates its call to track climate- and biodiversity-related expenditure using a robust, transparent and comprehensive methodology for the achievement of the applicable targets; looks forward to the annual consultations on the climateand close cooperation of the Council and the Commission on both the climate and biodiversity targets, as set out in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 16 December 2020;
Amendment 39 #
2021/0277(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that sufficient resources should be secured in the 2022 EU budget for the achievement of the objectives of the 2030 Biodiversity Strategy, the Farm to Fork Strateg and the EU Pollinators Initiative, the Farm to Fork Strategy, the Chemical Strategy for Sustainability, the Circular Economy Action Plan and, the Zero Pollution Action Plan and the new Soil Thematic Strategy and EU Forest Strategy; calls, therefore, on the Commission to promptly secure an adequate level of human resources for the directorates involved in ensuring the full implementation of these strategies; is concerned about the fact that the staffing levels of the Commission’s Directorate- General for Environment have been significantly reduced in the last few years and that it represents only 1.73 % of all Commission staff, jeopardising the successful implementation and enforcement of EU policies;
Amendment 49 #
2021/0277(BUD)
7. Recalls the importance of ensuring sufficient, predictable and stable resources for the existing EU agencies under the remit of Parliament’s Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (the European Chemicals Agency, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, the European Environment Agency, the European Food Safety Authority and the European Medicines Agency), as well as for the planned European Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority, enabling them not only to fulfil their mandates, and execute their tasks and, but also to respond optimally to the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and to facilitate the green transition; underlines the importance of enhancing coordination between these agencies to improve the consistency of their work in a cost- effective way; regrets that financial constraints has led some EU Agencies to cut on some of their activities despite proving their added value;
Amendment 53 #
2021/0277(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Emphasises, furthermore, that appropriate resources should be secured in the 2022 EU budget for the implementation of the Health Union proposals, as amended during the legislative process; calls, therefore, on the Commission to revise the Financial Statements for the extended mandates of the European Medicines Agency and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control to take into account the additional tasks set out in the revised proposals;
Amendment 32 #
2021/0240(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The fulfilment of the Authority's objectives depends on an adequate budget and staffing at Union level, while insufficient funds for personnel and equipment of FIUs risk to highjack the entire rationale of the Authority, therefore the good cooperation of the Member States is an essential condition to achieve the best results;
Amendment 33 #
2021/0240(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Combining both direct and indirect supervisory competences over obliged entities, and also functioning as a support and cooperation mechanism for FIUs, is the most appropriate means of bringing about supervision and cooperation between FIUs at Union level. However, achieving the objectives of the mandate given to the Authority depends on the cooperation and the adequate funding and equipment of the FIUs in the Member States. This should be achieved by creating an Authority which should combine independence and a high level of technical expertise and which should be established in line with the Joint Statement and Common Approach of the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on decentralised agencies32 . _________________ 32 https://europa.eu/european- union/sites/default/files/docs/body/joint_st atement_and_common_approach_2012_en. pdf.
Amendment 34 #
2021/0240(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) A seat agreement should be established between the Authority and the host Member State, stipulating the conditions of establishment of the seat and advantages conferred by the Member State on the Authority and its staff. The location of the newly created Authority should take into account the equal geographic coverage of existing decentralised agencies in the Union.
Amendment 40 #
2021/0240(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) The governing body of the Authority should be the Executive Board composed of the Chair of the Authority and of five full time members, appointed by the General Board based on the shortlist by the Commission. With the aim of ensuring a speedy and efficient decision making process, the Executive Board should be in charge of planning and execution of all the tasks of the Authority except where specific decisions are explicitly allocated to the General Board. In order to ensure objectivity and appropriate rapidity of the decision-making process in the area of direct supervision of the selected obliged entities, the Executive Board should take all binding decisions addressed to selected obliged entities. In addition, together with a representative of the Commission the Executive Board should be collectively responsible for the administrative and budgetary decisions of the Authority. The consent of the Commission should be required when the Executive Board is taking decisions related to the budget administration, procurement, recruitment, and audit of the Authority, given that a portion of funding of the Authority will be provided from Union budget.
Amendment 43 #
2021/0240(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) To allow for swift decisions, all decisions of the Executive Board, including the decision where the Commission has a right to vote, should be taken by simple majority, with the Chair holding a casting vote in case of a tied vote. To ensure sound financial management of the Authority, the Commission’s consent should be required for decisions related to budget, administration and recruitment. The voting members of the Executive Board other than the Chair should be selected by the General Board, based on a short-list established by the Commission.
Amendment 44 #
2021/0240(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
Recital 44
(44) To ensure the independent functioning of the Authority the five Members of the Executive Board and the Chair of the Authority should act independently and in the interest of the Union as a whole. They should behave, both during and after their term of office, with integrity and discretion as regards the acceptance of certain appointments or benefits. To avoid giving any impression that a Member of the Executive Board might use its position as a Member of the Executive Board of the Authority to get a high-ranking appointment in the private sector after his term of office and to prevent any post-public employment conflicts of interests, a cooling-off period for the five Members of the Executive Board, including the Chair of the Authority, should be introduced. Further internal mechanisms should be proposed to ensure that all the senior staff would not be able to undermine the integrity of the Authority after their term in charge. AMLA should take into consideration the recommendations of the Ombudsman in this matter.
Amendment 47 #
2021/0240(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46
Recital 46
(46) The Executive Director of the Authority should be appointed by the Executive Board based on a gender- balanced shortlist from the Commission and after the consent of the European Parliament. The Executive Director of the Authority should be a senior administrative official of the Authority, in charge of the day-to-day management of the Authority, and responsible for budget administration, procurement, and recruitment and staffing.
Amendment 51 #
2021/0240(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48
Recital 48
(48) To guarantee the achievement of the objectives and the proper functioning of the Authority, funding should be provided by a combination of fees levied on certain obliged entities and a contribution from the Union budget, depending on the tasks and functions, with a transparent methodology for the levies in order to ensure a predictable budget for the Authority. The budget of the Authority should be part of the Union budget, confirmed by the Budgetary Authority on the basis of a proposal from the Commission. The Authority should submit to the Commission a draft budget and an internal financial regulation for approval.
Amendment 63 #
2021/0240(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Organise visits at source in the FIUs, on a case-by-case basis and in close collaboration with the Member States, to monitor the capacity and compliance with AML/CFT regulation and assess the different needs to be recommended for the Member States to address in order to improve the fight against anti-money laundering and financing of terrorism.
Amendment 73 #
2021/0240(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 1
Article 56 – paragraph 1
1. The Chair of the Authority shall be selected on the basis of merit, skills, knowledge, recognised standing and experience in the area of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism and other relevant qualification, and have no prior criminal conviction; following an open selection procedure which shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Commission shall draw up a gender- balanced shortlist of two qualified candidates for the position of the Chair of the Authority. The Council, after approval by the European Parliament, shall adopt an implementing decision to appoint the Chair of the Authority.
Amendment 74 #
2021/0240(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 64 – paragraph 2
Article 64 – paragraph 2
2. The Authority’s budget shall be balanced in terms of revenue and of expenditureadequate to ensure sufficient staff and up- to-date equipment in order to allow the Authority to achieve the objectives and tasks set by this Regulation.
Amendment 77 #
2021/0240(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 87 a (new)
Article 87 a (new)
Article 87a The decision of the location regarding the headquarters of the Authority shall take into consideration the equal geographic coverage of the decentralised agencies in the Union.
Amendment 79 #
2021/0240(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 88 – paragraph 3
Article 88 – paragraph 3
3. On the occasion of every second evaluation, there shall be an assessment of the results achieved by the Authority having regard to its objectives, mandate and tasks, including an assessment of whether the continuationa review of the Authority is still justified with regard to these objectives, mandate and, tasks and powers.
Amendment 7 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Recalls the need to implement strict conditionality in regard to financial support for EU’s partner countries and neighbourhood in cases of human rights violations;
Amendment 9 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Welcomes the increased contribution from NDICI and IPA III to Erasmus+, enabling increased mobility of students from the pre-accession countries;
Amendment 11 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that the Union budget must be equipped with the tools to enable it to respond to multiple crises simultaneously; reiterates Parliament’s view that the 2022 budget should play a pivotal role in ensuring a positive and tangible impact on citizens’ lives; against this background, supports increases to boost investment with a particular focus on SMEs, strengthen efforts towards the green and digital transitions, give fresh opportunities to young people in particular, build a strong European Health Union; reinforces, further, priorities in the fields of security, migration, fundamental rights, while acknowledging the recent deteriorating situation in external policy and humanitarian aid and the need to be able to react swiftly to the upcoming challenges; emphasises the leading role that the European Union must play in ending the pandemic by financing vaccination through COVAX in the low income countries;
Amendment 14 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises the need to increase funding for Western Balkan countries and the countries of the Eastern and Southern Neighbourhood to support comprehensive political and socio-economic reforms and recovery from the COVID-19 crisis;
Amendment 29 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Notes that from 2022 onwards the activities funded by the EU Trust Funds will be largely programmed and implemented through NDICI-Global Europe; insists on full involvement of the Parliament in decisions including contributions to the EU Trust Funds from the Union budget; insists on ensuring that the FRT funding will not come at the expense of the newly adopted financing instruments IPA III and NDICI-Global Europe (including the cushion); advocates for the funding of any such initiative through fresh appropriations;
Amendment 30 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Reaffirms that the EU must continue to provide effective and monitored aid to Syrian refugees in Turkey, ensuring that its funds are directly and in full transparency channelled to non-governmental organisations; insists that the European Parliament will be fully informed about the types of expenditure financed and the channels used to reach all beneficiaries;
Amendment 38 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that the protection and promotion of human rights globally continues to be of core interest for external actions of the Union; encourages a thorough application of the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime (EU Magnitsky Act) and extension of its scope to acts of corruption;
Amendment 41 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Insists that all funding for the civil society organisations in Afghanistan will be allocated directly to these organisations without using the Taliban government as an intermediary; calls for special attention to be focussed on the support of women and children in Afghanistan;
Amendment 42 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Insists that the room for external action expenditure given by the MFF ceiling for Heading 6 'Neighbourhood and the world' and the rules for the mobilisation of the Solidarity and Emergency Aid Reserve must be fully utilised; reiterates that the balance between the resources assigned to the different external action instruments through the respective regulations must be preserved; emphasises that the future funding for the needs of the Syrian refugees was not factored in the MFF or NDICI-Global Europe discussion sand it should therefore not be borne by the programmed instruments; furthermore, as the expected Syrian refugees package is not responding to a new crisis or unforeseen needs, stresses that any funding from the emergency cushion of NDICI-Global Europe towards this should be limited; calls instead on Member States to make available additional "fresh funds" for this package;
Amendment 50 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Emphasises that optic fibre cables are the central nervous system of the global internet, as 97% of all internet traffic travels through these cables; Underlines that although these cables are a central and indispensable part of the critical infrastructure of the EU and thus of great geopolitical importance, they have recently been the subject of foreign spying operations; believes that the EU should prioritize the security and protection of these cables; calls for the EU to set up an EU optic fibre cables security program, that includes research, coordination, policy-making, the tracking of incidents and the training of coast guards;
Amendment 51 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Calls on the Bureau to draw up a translation of key foreign policy resolutions adopted under Rule 54 (own- initiative reports) into the non-Union official languages of the United Nations (namely Arabic, Chinese and Russian), as well as country-specific resolutions adopted under Rules 132 (resolution accompanying Commission/VPHR statements) and 144 (urgency resolution) into the official language of the country concerned, with a view to enhancing the impact and outreach of the Parliament's foreign affairs activities, and calls on the budgetary authority to ensure that sufficient appropriations are made available for that purpose;
Amendment 53 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Calls on strengthening support for fighting disinformation and challenges linked to EU’s work against foreign interference; calls for ensuring appropriate funding and mandates for the EEAS units and projects dealing with this issues; calls for a creation of a Far East Task Force to tackle threats coming from the far east and south east Asia region;
Amendment 55 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Acknowledges the need to reinforce the EEAS in order to allow it to fulfil its functions under the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime; calls for adequate funding for additional staff in order to ensure carrying out the tasks under this new EU foreign policy tool;
Amendment 56 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Amendment 57 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Stresses the importance of the protection of the EU against foreign interference and influence, notably through hybrid attacks and disinformation, and the key role the EEAS plays therein; recalls that the European Court of Auditors has concluded that the EEAS needs a broader mandate to tackle the surge in hybrid attacks in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and new emerging threats, accompanied with sufficient funding; calls the European Commission to meet those demands and calls for the creation of a dedicated Far East Task Force, to deal with the specific threats coming from the far east and south east Asia region;
Amendment 60 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. SUnderlines the importance of connecting the Common Foreign and Security Policy to the EU Arctic Policy and stresses the responsibility of the Union to support the protection of the Arctic and its local communities.
Amendment 64 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Amendment 77 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Emphasises that youth remains an overarching priority for the Union budget; reinforces therefore funding to meet increasing demand for the Erasmus+ programme by a total amount of just over EUR 137 million, as a 5% increase represents an additional 40,000 mobility exchanges; calls the Commission to present a draft amending budget so that the unspent funds from the 2021 budget should be carried over into the 2022 budget in order to help students regaining the missed opportunities due to the pandemic, so that we do not have a lost generation for Erasmus; furthermore increases the European Solidarity Corps by EUR 5 million as the economic crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic should not adversely affect support for the youth;
Amendment 91 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27 a. Regrets that the increase for EPPO budget in 2021 voted by both arms of budgetary authority is not respected the Commission; reiterates the fundamental role that EPPO plays in protecting the financial interests of the Union, including the use of funds from Next Generation EU, as well as ensuring the respect of the rule of law; invites the Commission to clarify the blockade of the 7.3 million euro and to ensure that the budget for 2021 and 2022 of EPPO will be fully respected and implemented;
Amendment 112 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Strongly objects to Council’s cuts to the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) as the agency must be adequately equipped and its staff upgraded to enable it to deliver in all areas of responsibility falling under its new mandate; decides, however, to place EUR 90 000 000 into the reserve subject to the recruitment of the remaining 20 fundamental rights monitors at AD grade, the recruitment of the three deputy executive directors and the adoption of a procedure for the implementation of Article 46 of Regulation 2019/18969 ; _________________ 9Regulation (EU) 2019/1896 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 November 2019 on the European Border and Coast Guard and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1052/2013 and (EU) 2016/1624 (OJ L 295, 14.11.2019, p. 1).
Amendment 135 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. StressDeplores the ineed to support developing countries in improvquality of vaccination coverage ing their health systems and world; therefore stresses the need to enable accessing to COVID-19 vaccines in developing countries, particularly through the COVAX initiative, as well as supporting the improvement of their health systems; decides, therefore, to earmark the amount of EUR 1 billion under the emerging challenges and priorities cushion of NDICI-Global Europe in 2022 to this effect, including the NDICI carry- over funds from year 2021, as well as a further EUR 100 million under the line “People - Global Challenges” in addition to the pledges already made by the Commission in 2021, including the extra 200 million doses announced at the State of the Union; requests that Member States fulfil with urgency the COVAX pledges already made and invites them to commit additional EUR 2 billion, either to COVAX or in vaccine doses, in the first semester of 2022;
Amendment 152 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49
Paragraph 49
49. Stresses that, given the new legislative proposals, such as and strategic initiatives arising from the European Green Deal, such as the Biodiversity Strategy to 2030, Chemical Strategy for Sustainability, Fit for 55 package, and increased Union spending due to NGEU and the Recovery and Resilience Facility, some services, in particular the Commission’s Directorate-General for Environment and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), will need staff reinforcements; asks the Commission as honest broker to reassess these needs promptly and to propose thesadequate reinforcements in its Amending letterduring the Conciliation, without undermining the actual human resources level in its other services or agencies;
Amendment 165 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 – point g
Paragraph 53 – point g
g) Expects all visitor groups to be informed by the Parliament services about the environmental impact of their transport and that a system of incentive reimbursement of travel costs based on environmental impact is established in 2022; welcomes the future proposal for a revision of the rules governing visitor groups; calls for the revised rules to be in line with Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy – putting European transport on track for the future (COM(2020)0789), in particular its paragraph 9;
Amendment 176 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 – point n a (new)
Paragraph 53 – point n a (new)
n a) calls for faster and more secure wireless networks in the three places of work;
Amendment 177 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 – point n b (new)
Paragraph 53 – point n b (new)
n b) calls for increased digital means to directly engage with citizens; supports the establishment of Europa Experiences by 2024 in all Member States; supports the administration in its policy aimed at maximizing synergies;
Amendment 178 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 – point n c (new)
Paragraph 53 – point n c (new)
n c) calls to introduce the opportunity for the citizens and the residents of Member States and partner countries to make virtual guided tours in the Parliament in order to achieve better understanding of the work and values of the institution among broader public;
Amendment 180 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 – point p a (new)
Paragraph 53 – point p a (new)
p a) Recall Article 27(1) and (2) of the Statute for Members of the European Parliament on the voluntary pension fund set up by Parliament;
Amendment 181 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 – point r a (new)
Paragraph 53 – point r a (new)
r a) recalls the political commitment of Parliament as regards its external liaison offices and urges the European External Action Service to ensure the diplomatic status accreditation of Parliament's staff to the authorities of the hosting States;
Amendment 184 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54 a (new)
Paragraph 54 a (new)
54 a. stresses that the European Data Protection Supervisor is a key institution, active in all aspects of the processing of personal data; that its tasks and responsibilities have grown, necessitating an increase in its human and financial resources; recalls that the Commission has integrated its expenditure estimates;
Amendment 52 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Renewable energy plays a fundamental role in delivering the European Green Deal and for achieving climate neutrality by 2050, given that the energy sector contributes over 75% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the Union. By reducing those greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy also contributes to tackling environmental-related challenges such as biodiversity loss and contributes to improvements in air quality and human health.
Amendment 53 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Member States plans for new generation of renewable energy should make sure that impacts on the natural ecosystems and the impact of locations of new developments are minimised. Energy planning of new developments should prioritise the use of available areas with low ecological sensitivities and exclude energy related activities from strictly protected areas and buffer zones, as these areas are fundamental instruments to stop biodiversity loss.
Amendment 62 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) At COP26, the Commission together with global leaders committed to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation by 2030, elevating the global ambition level for the preservation and recovery of global forests, and for an accelerated transition to zero emissions transportation.
Amendment 69 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) There is a growing recognition of the need for alignment of bioenergy policies with the cascading principle of biomass use11 , with a view to ensuring fair access to the biomass raw material market for the development of innovative, high value-added bio-based solutions and a sustainable circular bioeconomy, and with a view to contributing to climate objectives. When developing support schemes for bioenergy, Member States should therefore take into consideration the available sustainable supply of biomass for energy and non- energy uses and the maintenance of the national forest carbon sinks and ecosystems as well as the principles of the circular economy and the biomass cascading use, and the waste hierarchy established in Directive 2008/98/ECof the European Parliament and of the Council12 . For this, they should grant no support to the production of energy from saw logs, veener logs, stumps and roots and avoiprimary woody biomass and they should promotinge the use of quality roundwoodsecondary woody biomass for energy except in well-defined circumstances. In line with the cascading principle, woody biomass should be used according to its highest economic and environmental added value in the following order of priorities: 1) wood-based products, 2) extending their service life, 3) re-use, 4) recycling, 5) bio-energy and 6) disposal. Where no other use for woody biomass is economically viable or environmentally appropriate, e.g. as in the case of deadwood and coarse woody debris left on site, energy recovery helps to reduce energy generation from non- renewable sources. Notwithstanding, the biomass feedstock should be characterised by payback time relevant for the climate goals of the EU. Member States’ support schemes for bioenergy should therefore be directed to such feedstocks for which little market competition exists with the material sectors, and whose sourcingenergy use is considered positive for both climate and biodiversitynot detrimental for biodiversity, in case of woody biomass this means secondary woody biomass, in order to avoid negative incentives for unsustainable bioenergy pathways, as identified in the JRC report ‘The use of woody biomass for energy production in the EU’13 . On the other hand, in defining the further implications of the cascading principle, it is necessary to recognise the national specificities which guide Member States in the design of their support schemesWaste prevention, reuse and recycling of waste should be the priority option. Member States should avoid creating support schemes which would be counter to targets on treatment of waste and which would lead to the inefficient use of recyclable waste. Moreover, in order to ensure a more efficient use of bioenergy, from 2026 on Member States should not give support anymore to electricity-only plants , unless the installations are in regions with a specific use status as regards their transition away from fossil fuels or if the installations use carbon capture and storage. _________________ 11The cascading principle aims to achieve resource efficiency of biomass use through prioritising biomass material use to energy use wherever possible, increasing thus the amount of biomass available within the system. In line with the cascading principle, woody biomass should be used according to its highest economic and environmental added value in the following order of priorities: 1) wood-based products, 2) extending their service life, 3) re-use, 4) recycling, 5) bio-energy and 6) disposal. 12 Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives (OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3). 13 https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/reposit ory/handle/JRC122719
Amendment 80 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The rapid growth and increasing cost-competitiveness of renewable electricity production can be used to satisfy a growing share of energy demand, for instance using heat pumps for space heating or low-temperature industrial processes, electric vehicles for transport, or electric furnaces in certain industries. Renewable electricity can also be used to produce synthetic fuels for consumption in hard-to-decarbonise transport sectors such as aviation and maritime transport. A framework for electrification needs to enable robust and efficient coordination and expand market mechanisms to match both supply and demand in space and time, stimulate investments in flexibility, and help integrate large shares of variable renewable generation. Member States should therefore ensure that the deployment of renewable electricity continues to increase at an adequate pace to meet growing demand. For this, Member States should establish a framework that includes market-compatible mechanisms to tackle remaining barriers to have secure and adequate electricity systems fit for a high level of renewable energy, as well as storage facilities, fully integrated into the electricity system. In particular, this framework shall tackle remaining barriers, including non-financial ones such as insufficient digital and human resources of authorities to processand guidance to process more efficiently and cost-effectively a growing number of permitting applications in a timely matter.
Amendment 82 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The Commission should present guidelines to help Member States bringing down administrative barriers, in particular with a view to simplify and accelerate permitting procedures for renewable energy projects, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess their progress. The simplification of administrative permit granting processes and sufficient digital and human resources of authorities are essential to accelerate the deployment of renewables and thus achieve the objectives laid down in this Directive.
Amendment 83 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The future EU's economic governance framework should encourage Member States to implement the reforms necessary to accelerate the green transition, and enabling investments in needed technologies.
Amendment 88 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Member States’ plans for new generation of renewable energy should ensure that adverse impacts on the natural ecosystems are minimised. The energy planning process of new projects should aim towards exploiting the full potential of land, such as the use of brownfield sites and degraded lands, and prioritise the use of available areas with low ecological risk by excluding energy related activities from protected areas and buffer zones, as these areas are fundamental instruments to stop biodiversity loss.
Amendment 97 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Insufficient numbers of skilled workers, in particular installers and designers of renewable heating and cooling systems, slow down the replacement of fossil fuel heating systems by renewable energy based systems and is a major barrier to integrating renewables in buildings, industry and agriculture. Member States should partner and cooperate with business, regional and educational authorities, social partners and renewable energy communities to anticipate the skills that will be needed. A sufficient number of high-quality training programmes and certification possibilities ensuring proper installation and reliable operation of a wide range of renewable heating and cooling systems should be made available and designed in a way to attract participation in such training programmes and certification systems. Member States should consider what actions should be taken to attract groups currently under-represented in the occupational areas in question and how to incentivise the promotion of new and improved skills, aiming to specifically support stable, local and high-quality employment in rural communities. The list of trained and certified installers should be made public to ensure consumer trust and easy access to tailored designer and installer skills guaranteeing proper installation and operation of renewable heating and cooling.
Amendment 190 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 37
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 37
Amendment 217 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 19 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 19 a (new)
(19a) `renewable district heating and cooling´ means efficient district heating and cooling systems operating using only renewable energy supplies
Amendment 221 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 22 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 22 b (new)
“(22b) ´renewable cogeneration´ means energy production combining heat and power using only renewable energy supplies;”
Amendment 223 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 26 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 26 a (new)
“(26a) ‘primary woody biomass’ means all roundwood biomass felled or otherwise harvested and removed from forest and all woody biomass felled or otherwise harvested and removed from forests and other treed areas that are in strictly protected areas and areas under legal protection for the conservation of biodiversity, landscapes and specific natural elements and other areas protected in the legal framework on the restoration of healthy ecosystems [2021/XXX];”
Amendment 227 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 26 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 26 b (new)
Amendment 238 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 44 a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 44 a
(44a) ‘plantation forest’ means a planted forest that is intensively managed and meets, at planting and stand maturity, all forest conversion’ means removal of primary, old-growthe following criteria: one orrests or natural secondary forests two species, even age class, and regular spacing. It includes short rotation plantations for wood, fibre and energy, and excludes forests planted for protection or ecosystem restoration, as well as forests established through planting or seeding which at stand maturity resemble or will resemble naturally regenerating meet other land needs, such as plantations, agriculture, pasture for cattle settlements and mining, as well as its removal with the intention to be reforestsed;
Amendment 244 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point cDirective (EU) 2018/2001
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point cDirective (EU) 2018/2001
“(47a) "conservation status of a species" means the long-term distribution and abundance of populations impacted by external pressures acting on the species concerned;”
Amendment 245 #
2021/0218(COD)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 47 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 47 b (new)
“(47b) "conservation status of a habitat" means the long-term natural distribution, structure and functions as well as the long-term survival of its typical species that is impacted by external pressures acting on its natural habitat and its typical species concerned;”
Amendment 246 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 47 c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 47 c (new)
“(47c) "good environmental status" means the environmental status of marine waters where these provide ecologically diverse and dynamic oceans and seas which are clean, healthy and productive within their intrinsic conditions, and the use of the marine environment is at a level that is sustainable, thus safeguarding the potential for uses and activities by current and future generations, as defined by Article 3(5) of Directive 2008/56/EC;”
Amendment 247 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 c
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 47 d (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 47 d (new)
“(47d) "sensitive habitat" means habitats whose conservation status is adversely affected by pressures arising from any type of human activities, including habitats listed in Directive 92/43/EEC and habitats of species listed in Directive 2009/147/EC;”
Amendment 266 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
3. Member States shall take measures to ensure that energy from biomass is produced in a way that minimises undueprevents distortive effects on the biomass raw material market and harmful impacts on biodiversity. To that end , they shall take into accouimplement the waste hierarchy as set out in Article 4 of Directive 2008/98/EC and the cascading principle referred to in the third subparagraph, the conservation status of species and habitats as set out in Directive 2009/147/EC and Directive 92/43/EEC as well as the good environmental status of oceans as set out in Directive 2008/56/EC.
Amendment 274 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
3. Member States shall take measures to ensure that energy from biomass is produced in a way that minimises undueprevents distortive effects on the biomass raw material market and harmful impacts on biodiversity. To that end , they shall take into accouimplement the waste hierarchy as set out in Article 4 of Directive 2008/98/EC and the cascading principle referred to in the third subparagraph.
Amendment 294 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) the use of saw logs, veneer logs, stumps and rootprimary woody biomass to produce energy.
Amendment 295 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point ii
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point ii
(ii) the production of renewable energy produced from the incineration of waste if the separate collection and re-use and recycling obligations laid down in Directive 2008/98/EC have not been complied with.
Amendment 476 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2018/2001
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – third subparagraph
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – third subparagraph
No later than one year after [the entry into force of this amending Directive], the Commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 35 on how to apply the cascading principle for biomass, in particular on how to minimise the use of quality roundwood for energy production, with a focus on support schemes and with due regard to national specificities, including measures aimed at supporting vulnerable households that face energy poverty.
Amendment 591 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point d a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point d a (new)
Amendment 649 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a – point i a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a – point i a (new)
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
(ia) in paragraph 1, the following subparagraph 1a is inserted: “Energy from solid biomass fuels shall not be taken into account for the purposes referred to in point (c) of this subparagraph if these are derived from primary forest biomass as defined in Article 2 of this Directive”;
Amendment 657 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a point a – point i a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a point a – point i a (new)
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 29 – paragraph 1– subparagraph 3
Article 29 – paragraph 1– subparagraph 3
(ia) the third subparagraph is replaced by the following : "Electricity, heating and cooling produced from municipal solid waste not subject to re-use, recycling and other material recovery targets under Article 11(2) of Directive 2008/98/EC shall not be subject to the greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria laid down in paragraph 10 "; Or. en (Directive 2018/2001)
Amendment 682 #
2021/0218(COD)
Amendment 692 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a b (new)
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 29 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
(ab) paragraph 3, the first subparagraph is replaced by the following: "Biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from agricultural biomass taken into account for the purposes referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) of the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 shall not be made from raw material obtained from land with a high biodiversity value, namely land that had one of the following statuses in or after January 200815, whether or not the land continues to have that status: Or. en (Directive 2018/2001)
Amendment 699 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point b
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 29– paragraph 3– subparagraph 1 a
Article 29– paragraph 3– subparagraph 1 a
This paragraph, with the exception of the first subparagraph, point (c), also applies to biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from forestwoody biomass.;
Amendment 704 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point b a (new)
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 29 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 29 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
(ba) in paragraph 4, subparagraph 1, the introductory part, is replaced by the following: "Biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from agricultural biomass taken into account for the purposes referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) of the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 shall not be made from raw material obtained from land with high-carbon stock, namely land that had one of the following statuses in January 200815 and no longer has that status "; Or. en (Directive 2018/2001)
Amendment 724 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point d
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 29 – paragraph 5
Article 29 – paragraph 5
5. Biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from agricultural or forestwoody biomass taken into account for the purposes referred to in paragraph 1, first subparagraph, points (a), (b) and (c), shall not be made from raw material obtained from land that was peatland in January 2008, unless evidence is provided that the cultivation and harvesting of that raw material does not involve drainage of previously undrained soil.15;
Amendment 751 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point e
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 29 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1– point a – point iv
Article 29 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1– point a – point iv
(iv) that harvesting is carried out considering maintenance of soil quality and biodiversity with the aim of minimising negative impacts, in a way that avoids harvesting of stumps and roots, degradation of primary and old-growth forests or theirforest conversion into plantation forests, and harvesting on vulnerable soils; minimises large clear- cuts and ensures loecologically appropriate thresholds for deadwood extracretention and requirements to use logging systems that minimise impacts on soil quality, including soil compaction, and on biodiversity features and habitats:;
Amendment 753 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point e a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point e a (new)
(ea) in paragraph 6 the following subparagraph 1 a is inserted: “By way of derogation from the first paragraph, Member States may identify areas of low coppice forests and broadleaved agroforestry systems, where biomass is harvested by traditional and extensive management methods, without compromising on the growth and continuous carbon sequestration by living trees and contributing to biodiversity objectives, e.g. by pollarding. Such may be taken into account for the purposes referred to in paragraph 1, first subparagraph, points (a), (b). Member States shall notify the Commission on inclusion of this type of primary woody biomass taken into account for the purposes referred to above no later than one year after [the entry into force of this amending Directive], together with the identification and classification of the respective areas, and a respective management plan”;
Amendment 763 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point f
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 29 – Paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point b – point iv
Article 29 – Paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point b – point iv
(iv) that harvesting is carried out considering maintenance of soil quality and biodiversity with the aim of minimising negative impacts, in a way that avoids harvesting of stumps and roots, degradation of primary and old-growth forests or their conversion into plantation forests, and harvesting on vulnerable soils; minimiseprevents large clear-cuts and ensures locally appropriate thresholds for deadwood extraction and requirements to use logging systems that minimise impacts on soil quality, including soil compaction, and on biodiversity features and habitats:;
Amendment 765 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point f
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 29 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point b – point iv
Article 29 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point b – point iv
(iv) that harvesting is carried out considering maintenance of soil quality and biodiversity with the aim of minimising negative impacts, in a way that avoids harvesting of stumps and roots, degradation of primary and old-growth forests or theirforest conversion into plantation forests, and harvesting on vulnerable soils; minimises large clear- cuts and ensures loecologically appropriate thresholds for deadwood extracretention and requirements to use logging systems that minimise impacts on soil quality, including soil compaction, and on biodiversity features and habitats:;
Amendment 778 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point f a (new)Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point f a (new)Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 29 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 2 b (new) and subparagraph 2 c (new)
(fa) In paragraph 9, the following subparagraphs are added: “As part of the integrated national energy and climate plans referred to in Articles 3 and 14 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, and spatial plans including plans referred in Directive 2014/89/EU, Member States shall carry out an assessment of areas with low-ecological-risk that are suitable for renewable energy deployment. Assessments shall align with Member States’ obligations under environmental legislation, including under Directive 2008/56/EC, Directive 2000/60/EC, Directive 2009/147/EC and Directive 92/43/EEC. Where areas have been identified as low- ecological-risk for energy production, before permitting, Member States shall further put in place management and restrictions to minimise, and where possible eliminate, the impact on the species and habitats concerned.”
Amendment 779 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point f a (new)Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point f a (new)Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 29 – paragraph 9– subparagraph 2 a (new)
(fa) In paragraph 9, the following subparagraph 2 a is added: “Member States shall minimise harmful impacts on biodiversity from renewable energy. To that end, they shall apply the waste hierarchy as set out in Article 4 of Directive 2008/98/EC, and the cascading principle referred to in the third subparagraph, the conservation status of species and habitats as set out in Directive 2009/147/EC and Directive92/43/EEC, good environmental status of oceans as set out in 2008/56/EC as well as the good ecological status of rivers as set out in Directive 2000/60/EC.”
Amendment 823 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 a (new)
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 29 b (new)
Article 29 b (new)
Amendment 833 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20 – point b
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall take measures to ensure that economic operators submit reliable information regarding the compliance with the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria laid down in Articles 29(2) to (7) and (10), 29 aa) and 29a(1) and (2), and that economic operators make available to the relevant Member State, upon request, the data used to develop that information. . Member States shall require economic operators to arrange for an adequate standard of independent auditing of the information submitted, and to provide evidence that this has been done. The auditing shall verify that the systems used by economic operators are accurate, reliable and protected against fraud, including verification ensuring that materials are not intentionally modified or discarded so that e.g. the consignment of primary woody biomass or part thereof could become a waste or residue. It shall evaluate the frequency and methodology of sampling and the robustness of the data.
Amendment 867 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 31
Article 31
(21) in Article 31, is amended as follows: a) paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 are deleted: ; b) the following subparagraph 1a is inserted: “No later than three years after [the entry into force of this amending Directive], the Commission shall review and update the default values for greenhouse gas emissions saving for the production pathway laid down in Part A or B of Annex V for biofuels and bioliquids and in Part A of Annex VI for biomass fuels and change the methodology for calculation of the actual value taking into account the increased share of renewable energies in the energy system where the fossil fuel alone ceases to be a comparator to correctly reflect upon the changed GHG mitigation potential and energy savings for biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels.”
Amendment 223 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) Installations under the EUETS facing a rising carbon price need long- term visibility, predictability and legal certainty to make their investment decisions. A clear pathway for the phase in of the remaining sectors and subsectors at risk of carbon leakage should therefore be established. This will strengthen the new legal framework to fight carbon leakage, provide the necessary time to ensure a smooth implementation of the CBAM and allow installations and companies to make the necessary investments in the decarbonisation of industrial processes in a stable and predictable legal context.
Amendment 307 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The GHG emissions to be regulated by the CBAM should correspond to those GHG emissions covered by Annex I to the EU ETS in Directive 2003/87/EC, namely carbon dioxide (‘CO2’) as well as, where relevant, nitrous oxide (‘N2O’) and perfluorocarbons (‘PFCs’). The CBAM should initially apply to direct emissions of those GHG from the production of goods up to the time of import into the customs territory of the Union, and after the end of a transition period and upon further assessment, as well to indirect emissions, mirroring the scope of the EU ETS.
Amendment 333 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 a (new)
Recital 22 a (new)
(22a) The free allocation no longer provided to the CBAM sectors based on this calculation (CBAM demand) must be auctioned and the revenues will accrue to the Innovation Fund rebranded as a Net- Zero Fund, so as to support inter alia innovation in low carbon technologies, and in upscaling relevant technologies in a way that contributes to mitigating climate change consistently with the objectives set out by Regulation (EU)2021/1119. Special attention should be given to projects in CBAM sectors. To respect the proportion of the free allocation available for the non-CBAM sectors, the final amount to deduct from the free allocation and to be auctioned should be calculated based on the proportion that the CBAM demand represents in respect of the free allocation needs of all sectors receiving free allocation.
Amendment 334 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 b (new)
Recital 22 b (new)
(22b) In order to reach climate neutrality, the Union needs to close a significant investment gap as provided in the Communication on a “Strategy for Financing the Transition to a Sustainable Economy”. To attain our industry decarbonisation objective, breakthrough innovation, upscaling of already existing technologies and enhancement of natural and industrial carbon sinks are needed. To support the in-depth and economy- wide decarbonisation in the Union all those three pillars should be addressed by the EU ETS Innovation Fund, which should be rebranded as the Net-Zero fund.
Amendment 441 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) A transitional period should apply during the period 2023 until 20254. A CBAM without financial adjustment should apply, with the objective to facilitate a smooth roll out of the mechanism hence reducing the risk of disruptive impacts on trade. Declarants should have to report on a quarterly basis the actual embedded emissions in goods imported during the transitional period, detailing direct and indirect emissions as well as any carbon price paid abroad.
Amendment 508 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54 a (new)
Recital 54 a (new)
(54a) The Commission should actively pursue the establishment of an international “Carbon club” for ensuring continuous exchange in good faith with the Union’s trade partners. This should be an open non-exclusive international forum, which could be located under an appropriate multilateral organisation such as the WTO or the relevant and open body of the OECD for instance. Its objective should be to allow for the comparison and coordination of carbon pricing measures as well as non-carbon pricing measures with an impact on emission reduction. The Carbon club should also support the comparability of climate measures by ensuring the quality of climate monitoring, reporting and verification among its members. Membership of the club should be informal, open and on a voluntary basis for countries aiming at high climate ambition in line with the Paris Agreement. Given that the CBAM is a first-of-a-kind measure, which is meant to be a cooperative tool designed to fight carbon leakage, such a Carbon club will provide the means for engagement and transparency between the and its trade partners.
Amendment 529 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 61 a (new)
Recital 61 a (new)
(61a) The revenues generated should be attributed to the Union budget as an own resource in accordance with the procedures set out in Article 311 TFEU, pursuant to Annex 2 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 16 December 20201a and as proposed by the Commission on 22 December 2021 in its legislative proposal to amend the Own Resources Decision1b. The CBAM-based own resource would thus be part of a basket of own resources whose total proceeds should be sufficient to cover the level of overall expected expenditure for the repayment costs of the principal and interests of the borrowing incurred under the Next Generation EU instrument, while respecting the principle of universality. Together with the ETS-based own resource, these two green own resources should also link the Union budget with the Union’s policy priorities, and thus add value. They should contribute to the climate mainstreaming objectives and the resilience of the Union budget as a tool for investments and guarantees. __________________ 1aInterinstitutional Agreement of 16 December 2020 between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management, as well as on new own resources, including a roadmap for the introduction of new own resources (OJ L 433I, 22.12.2020, p. 28.). 1b COM(2021)0570 final.
Amendment 575 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation applies to goods as listed in Annex I, originating in a third country, when those goods, or processed products from those goods as resulting from the inward processing procedure referred to in Article 256 of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council53 , are imported into the customs territory of the Union. This Regulation also applies to downstream products that include goods listed in Annex I above a minimum threshold, subject to paragraph 2a of this Article, __________________ 53Regulation (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).
Amendment 577 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. By 30 June 2025, the Commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 28 supplementing this Regulation by amending Annex I to establish a timeline for the gradual inclusion of all goods at risk of carbon leakage for which the production is covered in the EU ETS, starting from 1 January 2026 and ending on 1 January 2030 at the latest, giving priority to the sectors most exposed to carbon leakage.
Amendment 581 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall by 31 July 2024 adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 28 to establish a methodology for identifying downstream products covered by this Regulation, including establishing a minimum threshold for the amount of the concerned goods in the product.
Amendment 641 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(11) ‘competentCBAM authority’ means the authority, designated by each Member State appointed by the Commission in accordance with Article 11 of this Regulation;
Amendment 672 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 28 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 28 a (new)
(28a) ‘downstream products' means products manufactured by using goods listed in Annex I .
Amendment 676 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Goods shall only be imported into the customs territory of the Union by a declarant that is authorised by the competentCBAM authority in accordance with Article 17 (‘authorised declarant’). Throughout the Regulation, the term ‘competent authority’ is replaced by ‘CBAM authority’ and any necessary grammatical changes are made.
Amendment 728 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The authorised declarant shall ensure that the total embedded emissions declared in the CBAM declaration submitted pursuant to Article 6 and Article 35 are verified by a verifier accredited pursuant to Article 18, based on the verification principles set out in Annex V.
Amendment 729 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The CBAM report submitted by companies shall be verified according to this Article.
Amendment 754 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The authorised declarants shall keep records of the documentation, certified by an independent person, verifier accredited pursuant to Article 18 of this Regulation. The accredited verifier shall be required to demonstrate that the declared embedded emissions were subject to a carbon price in the country of origin of the goods and keep evidence of the proof of the actual payment for that carbon price which should not have been subject to an export rebate or any other form of compensation on exportation.
Amendment 835 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. The information in the database referred to in paragraph 2 shall be confidentialmade available to the public, unless it is deemed as business confidential. Information equivalent to the one made publicly available for EU producers under the EU ETS central database shall be made public.
Amendment 878 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the declarant has not been involved in practices of circumvention in accordance with Article 27.
Amendment 964 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 a (new)
Article 24 a (new)
Article 24a Revenues generated by the sale of CBAM certificates The revenues generated by the sale of CBAM certificates shall not constitute assigned revenue. This Regulation shall not prevent revenues generated by the sale of CBAM certificates from being defined as own resources in accordance with Article 311 TFEU and entered in the Union budget as general income.
Amendment 1156 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. By 1January 2028, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the application of this Regulation, based on the first years of effective application from the Regulation. That report shall highlight, in particular the impact of CBAM on CO2 cost equalisation and on carbon leakage mitigation and to what extent forms of circumventions are avoided
Amendment 1199 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 31 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 1207 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 31 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 28 by 31 December 2025 to define criteria allowing an installation producing goods covered by this Regulation to apply for continued appropriate protection against the risk of carbon leakage in relation to costs deriving from EU ETS allowances linked to exports of goods to third countries. The criteria shall consider the carbon leakage risks, overall environmental effects and decarbonisation efforts of these installations and rely on the existing benchmarks and follow the principle of Directive 2003/87/EC to identify the most carbon-efficient installations. The criteria should take into account the emissions embedded in a similar product and carbon prices in the third country pursuant to Articles 7, 8 and 9 of this Regulation. This protection against the risk of carbon leakage for exports should only be used to enhance decarbonisation efforts. The Commission shall ensure that the delegated act is fully compliant with WTO rules.
Amendment 1232 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 36 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) Articles 32 to 34 shall apply until 31 December 20254.
Amendment 1235 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 36 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) Article 35 shall apply until 28 February 20265.
Amendment 1236 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 36 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) Articles 5 and 17 shall apply from 1 September 20254.
Amendment 1241 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 36 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) Articles 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 31 shall apply from 1 January 20265.
Amendment 1265 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex III – point 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
For determining the specific actual embedded emissions of simple goods produced in a given installation, only direct emissions and indirect emissions shall be accounted for. For this purpose, the following equation is to be applied:
Amendment 268 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Achieving the increased climate ambition will require substantial public resources in the EU as well as national budgets to be dedicated to the climate transition. To complement and reinforce the substantial climate-related spending in the EU budget, all auction revenues that are not attributed to the Union budget should be used for climate-related purposes. This includes the use for financial support to address social aspects in lower- and middle-income households by reducing distortive taxes. Further, to address distributional and social effects of the transition in low-income Member States, an additional amount of 2,53 % of the Union-wide quantity of allowances from [year of entry into force of the Directive] to 2030 should be used to fund the energy transition of the Member States with a gross domestic product (GDP) per capita below 65 % of the Union average in 2016- 2018, through the Modernisation Fund referred to in Article 10d of Directive 2003/87/EC.
Amendment 306 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), established under Regulation (EU) […./..] of the European Parliament and of the Council51 , is an alternative to free allocation to address the risk of carbon leakage. To the extent that sectors and subsectors are covered by that measure, they should not receive free allocation. However, a transitional phasing-out of free allowances is needed to allow producers, importers and traders to adjust to the new regime. The reduction of free allocation should be implemented by applying a factor to free allocation for CBAM sectors, while the CBAM is phased in. This percentage (CBAM factor) should be equal to 100 % during the transitional period between the entry into force of [CBAM Regulation] and 20254, 90 % in 2026 and should be reduced by 10 percentage points each year to reach 0 % and thereby eliminate free allocation by the tenth year5, 80 % in 2026, 70 % in 2027, 50 % in 2028, 25 % in 2029 and reach 0 % in 2030. The relevant delegated acts on free allocation should be adjusted accordingly for the sectors and subsectors covered by the CBAM. The free allocation no longer provided to the CBAM sectors based on this calculation (CBAM demand) must be auctioned and the revenues will accrue to the InnovationNet-Zero Fund, so as to support inter alia innovation in low carbon technologies, carbon capture and utilisation (‘CCU’), carbon capture and geological storage (‘CCS’), renewable energy and energy storage, in a way that contributes to mitigating climate change and the upscaling of relevant technologies in a way that contributes to mitigating climate change consistently with the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) 2021/1119. Special attention should be given to projects in CBAM sectors. To respect the proportion of the free allocation available for the non-CBAM sectors, the final amount to deduct from the free allocation and to be auctioned should be calculated based on the proportion that the CBAM demand represents in respect of the free allocation needs of all sectors receiving free allocation. _________________ 51 [please insert full OJ reference]
Amendment 348 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) The scope of the Innovation Fund referred to in Article 10a(8) of Directive 2003/87/EC should be extended to support both innovation projects and measures that implement and scale up innovative technologies that contribute significantly to decarbonisation in line with the Union´s climate targets. To reflect this, the Fund should be renamed "Net-Zero Fund". The Fund should support innovation in low-carbon technologies and processes that concern the consumption of fuels in the sectors of buildings and road transport. In addition, the Innovation Fund should serve to support investments to decarbonise the maritime transport sector, including investments in sustainable alternative fuels, such as hydrogen and ammonia that are produced from renewables, as well as zero-emission propulsion technologies like wind technologies. Considering that revenues generated from penalties raised in Regulation xxxx/xxxx [FuelEU Maritime]52 are allocated to the InnovationNet-Zero Fund as external assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(5) of the Financial Regulation, the Commission should ensure that due consideration is given to support for innovative projects aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of renewable and low carbon fuels in the maritime sector, as specified in Article 21(1) of Regulation xxxx/xxxx [FuelEU Maritime]. To ensure sufficient funding is available for innovation within this extended scope, the InnovationNet-Zero Fund should be supplemented with 50 million allowances, stemming partly from the allowances that could otherwise be auctioned, and partly from the allowances that could otherwise be allocated for free, in accordance with the current proportion of funding provided from each source to the InnovationNet-Zero Fund. _________________ 52[add ref to the FuelEU Maritime Regulation].
Amendment 839 #
2021/0211(COD)
In addition, 2,5 3% of the total quantity of allowances between [year following the entry into force of the Directive] and 2030 shall be auctioned for the Modernisation Fund. The beneficiary Member States for this amount of allowances shall be the Member States with a GDP per capita at market prices below 65 % of the Union average during the period 2016 to 2018. The funds corresponding to this quantity of allowances shall be distributed in accordance with Part B of Annex IIb.
Amendment 883 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point c
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point h a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) to finance national climate dividend schemes with a proven positive environmental impact as documented in the annual report referred to in Article 19(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999;
Amendment 885 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point c
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 3 - subparagraph 1– point h b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 3 - subparagraph 1– point h b (new)
(hb) nature restoration of forests and other marine or land based ecosystems, including financing for the creation of nature conservation areas;
Amendment 1043 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a - paragraph 1a - subparagraph 2
Article 10a - paragraph 1a - subparagraph 2
By way of derogation from the previous subparagraph, for the first years of operation of Regulation [CBAM], the production of these products shall benefit from free allocation in reduced amounts. A factor reducing the free allocation for the production of these products shall be applied (CBAM factor). The CBAM factor shall be equal to 100 % for the period duringfrom the entry into force of [CBAM regulation] and the end ofuntil 31 December 2024, 90 % in 2025, 980 % in 2026 and shall be reduced by 10 percentage points each year to reach 0 % by the tenth year, 70 % in 2027, 50 % in 2028, 25 % in 2029 and reach 0 % in 2030.
Amendment 1208 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 5
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 5
The Commission shall ensure that the allowances destined for the InnovationNet-Zero Fund are auctioned in accordance with the principles and modalities laid down in Article 10(4). Proceeds from the auctioning shall constitute external assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(5) of the Financial Regulation. Budgetary commitments for actions extending over more than one financial year may be broken down over several years into annual instalments.
Amendment 1236 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point a
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
A fund to support investments proposed by the beneficiary Member States, including the financing of small-scale investment projects, to modernise energy systems and improve energy efficiency shall be established for the period from 2021 to 2030 (the ‘Modernisation Fund’). The Modernisation Fund shall be financed through the auctioning of allowances as set out in Article 10, for the beneficiary Member States set out therein. Technical assistance for drafting and implementation of projects shall be covered trough the Modernisation Fund.
Amendment 1280 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10d – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 10d – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) a just transition in carbon- dependent regions in the beneficiary Member States, so as to support the mitigation of the economic impact of the transition impact on citizens, redeployment, re-skilling and up- skilling of workers, education, job-seeking initiatives and start-ups, in dialogue with the social partners.;
Amendment 116 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) To achieve the increased climate ambition, the impact assessment accompanying the Climate Target Plan has shown that energy efficiency improvements will need to be significantly raised from the current level of ambition of 32,5%. As there were no binding targets at Member States level in 2020 and Member States established their contributions only by using the formula provided in this Directive, it is necessary to underline that the targets set in their national plans might have been met only because of the decreasing demand imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a scientifical study1a shows, the impact of the COVID- pandemic will continue to contribute to the reduction of energy demand through to 2050 by 8%, resulting in energy demand in 2050 at almost exactly the level in was in 2018; yet, an 8% drop in energy use is not enough to progress towards the Paris Agreement ambitions nor the European Green Deal objectives and to reach the 1.5-degree target would mean to repeat the decline experienced in 2020 every year from now on. _________________ 1a The impact of COVID-19 on the energy transition, HTTPS://WWW.DNV.COM/ENERGY- TRANSITION/IMPACT-OF-COVID19- ON-THE-ENERGY- TRANSITION.HTML.
Amendment 128 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) This Directive takes a step forward towards climate neutrality by 2050 , under which energy efficiency is to be treated as an energy source in its own right. The energy efficiency first principle is an overarching principle that should be taken into account across all sectors, going beyond the energy system, at all levels, including in the financial sector. Energy efficiency solutions should be considered as the first option in policy, planning and investment decisions, when setting new rules for the supply side and other policy areas. While the energy efficiency first principle should be applied without prejudice to other legal obligations, objectives and principles, they should also not hamper its application or exempt from applying the principle. The Commission should ensure that energy efficiency and demand-side response can compete on equal terms with generation capacity. Energy efficiency improvements need to be made whenever they are more cost- effective than equivalent supply-side solutionso make the energy efficiency first principle fully operational and a strategic priority, the Commission should take adequate measures to make regulation more efficient and effective, avoiding allocating funds that are prone to not being exploited due to bureaucratic and administrative barriers; the Commission should eliminate conflicting instruments and prioritise narrowing the gap between the Union ambition and the national objectives, which, as presented in the NECPs, were not ambitious enough. The Commission should also focus on specific aspects of economic activities in order to meet the annual energy saving obligation, which the Commission should increase from 1,5% to 2%. The energy efficiency first principle should be operational locally, regionally, nationally and at European level. The Commission should ensure that energy efficiency and demand-side response can compete on equal terms with generation capacity. Energy efficiency improvements need to be made whenever they are more cost- effective than equivalent supply-side solutions, hence the Commission should support the deployment of different technologies and solutions that allow for system integration and optimisation, such as hybrids and micro-cogeneration using renewable gas and electricity, solar thermal heating technologies as well as decentralised renewable energy production and thermal storage. That should help exploit the multiple benefits of energy efficiency for the Union, in particular for citizens and businesses. Implementing energy efficiency improvement measures should also be a priority in alleviating energy poverty.
Amendment 132 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) This Directive takes a step forward towards climate neutrality by 2050 , under which energy efficiency is to be treated as an energy source in its own right. The energy efficiency first principle is an overarching principle that should be taken into account across all sectors, going beyond the energy system, at all levels, including in the financial sector. Energy efficiency solutions should be considered as the first option in policy, planning and investment decisions, when setting new rules for the supply side and other policy areas, providing that they lead to a reduction of GHG emissions per unit of final energy consumption. While the energy efficiency first principle should be applied without prejudice to other legal obligations, objectives and principles, they should also not hamper its application or exempt from applying the principle. The Commission should ensure that energy efficiency and demand-side response can compete on equal terms with generation capacity. Energy efficiency improvements need to be made whenever they are more cost- effective than equivalent supply-side solutions. That should help exploit the multiple benefits of energy efficiency for the Union, in particular for citizens and businesses. Implementing energy efficiency improvement measures should also be a priority in alleviating energy poverty.
Amendment 134 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) As the energy efficiency first principle is at the core of a more circular economy system, the Commission should pay greater attention to the building sector which accounts for more than 40% of final energy consumption in the Union, not to mention that 75% of Union buildings are still energy-inefficient. By better integrating circularity in the building sector, the infrastructures and technical capabilities of a building would secure longer life spans as well as lower energy consumption, while setting concrete decarbonisation and depollution pathways for this sector.
Amendment 143 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In order to have an impact, the energy efficiency first principle needs to be consistently applied by decision makers in all relevant policy, planning and major investment decisions – that is to say large- scale investments with a value of more than 50 euro million each or 75 euro million for transport infrastructure projects – affecting energy consumption or supply. The proper application of the principle requires using the right cost- benefit analysis methodology, setting enabling conditions for energy efficient solutions and proper monitoring. Demand side flexibility can bring significant benefits to consumers and to society at large, and can increase the efficiency of the energy system and decrease the energy costs, for example by reducing system operation costs resulting in lower tariffs for all consumers. Member States should take into account potential benefits from demand side flexibility in applying the energy efficiency first principle and where relevant consider demand response, energy storage and smart solutions as part of their efforts to increase efficiency of the integrated energy system.
Amendment 161 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) Considering the increasing volatility in energy prices in 2020-2022 generated by unforeseeable external factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic and recently, the Russian- provoked war in Ukraine, the Commission should assess the viability of a minimum 45% energy efficiency target for the same timeframe, allowing Europe to invest into its full energy efficiency potential ; the increasing of the target is also aimed at hedging away future similar events in the global energy market and consolidating the Union’s own internal energy market.
Amendment 162 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20 b (new)
Recital 20 b (new)
(20b) As to adapt the energy efficiency technical potential to an economical viable solution by 2030, speeding up investments in this sector and facilitating the Union’s energy transition away from fossil fuels, such as coal, oil and gas, would sustain the creation of additional jobs, stimulate economic activity through ecosystem restoration, lower consumers’ utility costs and stabilise the energy prices and volatility.
Amendment 164 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) It is projected that the 32,5% Union´s energy efficiency target for 2030 and the other policy instruments of the existing framework would lead to a reduction in GHG emission of about 45% by 2030.59 For an increased climate ambition of a 55% decrease of GHG emissions by 2030, the impact assessment of the 2030 Climate Target Plan assessed what level of efforts would be needed in the different policy areas. It concluded that, in relation to the baseline, achieving the GHG emissions target in a cost-optimal way meant that final and primary energy consumption are to decreased by at least 36- 37% and 39-41% respectively. To address those efforts more effectively and realistically cutting the energy consumption levels, the need for innovative energy solutions to reduce GHG, such as the development of digital technologies and the recognition of the central role of power feeding and data centres, is vital; fast-tracking progress in this sector should also be encouraged through the creation of a monitoring plan, as high innovative capabilities are a key driver to reducing GHG globally. _________________ 59 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank – A Clean Planet for all A European strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy (COM(2018) 773 final).
Amendment 166 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The Union’s energy efficiency target was initially set and calculated using the 2007 Reference Scenario projections for 2030 as a baseline. The change in the Eurostat energy balance calculation methodology and improvements in subsequent modelling projections call for a change of the baseline. Thus, using the same approach to define the target, that is to say comparing it to the future baseline projections, the ambition of the Union’s 2030 energy efficiency target is set compared to the 2020 Reference Scenario projections for 2030 reflecting national contributions from the NECPs. With that updated baseline, the Union will need to further increase itis Directive sets the increased Union’s energy efficiency ambition by at least 945% in 2030 compared to the level of efforts under the 2020 Reference Scenario. The new way of expressing the level of ambition for the Union’s targets does not affect the actual level of efforts needed and corresponds to a reduction of 36% for final and 39% for primary energy consumption respectively when compared to the 2007 Reference Scenario projections for 2030.
Amendment 171 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The need for the Union to improve its energy efficiency should be expressed in primary and final energy consumption, to be achieved in 2030, indicating additional level of efforts required when compared to the measures in place or planned measures in the national energy and climate plans. The 2020 Reference Scenario projects 864 Mtoe of final energy consumption and 1124 Mtoe of primary energy consumption to be reached in 2030 (excluding ambient heat and including international aviation). An additional reduction of 9% results in 787 Mtoe and 1023 Mtoe in 2030 respectively. Compared to 2005 levels, it means that final energy consumption in the Union should be reduced by some 23% and primary energy consumption should be reduced by some 32%. There are no binding targets at Member State level in the 2020 and 2030 perspective, and Member States should establish their contributionMember States should establish their binding targets to the achievement of the Union’s energy efficiency target takaccording into account the formula provided in this Directive. Member States should be free to set their national objectives based either on primary or final energy consumption or primary or final energy savings, or on energy intensity. This Directive amends the way how Member States should express their national contributions totargets to the achievement of the Union´s target. Member States’ contributiontargets to the Union’s target should be expressed in final and primary energy consumption to ensure consistency and monitoring of progress. A regular evaluation of progress towards the achievement of the Union's 2030 targets is necessary and is provided for in Regulation (EU) 2018/1999.
Amendment 174 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) It would be preferable for tThe energy efficiency target toshould be achieved as a result of the cumulative implementation of specific national and European measures promoting energy efficiency in different fields. Member States should be required to set national energy efficiency policies and measures . Those policies and measures and the individual efforts of each Member State, applied following careful calculations and scientifically proven assessments to avoid disrupting SMEs’ and industries’ activity. Member States should be able to report precisely statistical data related to the current levels of energy efficiency and the national policies and measures they will implement to reach the established target. The Commission should be evaluated by the Commissionpolicies and measures of each Member State, alongside the data on the progress made, to assess the likelihood of achieving the overall Union target and the extent to which the individual efforts are sufficient to meet the common goal.
Amendment 177 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) The public sector is responsible for around 5 to 10% of the total Union’s final energy consumption. Public authorities spend approximately 1.8 trillion euro annually. This represents around 14% of the Union’s gross domestic product. For thatis reason, the public sector constitutes an important driver to stimulatshould take the lead in the implementation of energy efficiency directives. Doing so can actively incentivise market transformations towards more efficient products, buildings, and services, as well as to trigger behavioural changes in energy consumption by citizens and enterprises. Furthermore, decreasingby generating savings in energy consumption through energy efficiency improvement measures can free up public resources for other purposes. Public bodies at national, regional and local level should fulfil an exemplary role as regards energy efficiency. chanisms, local, regional and national authorities can make use of an increased budget to accelerate the deployment and rapidly commercialise innovative technologies in different sectors, including via the EU Catalyst Partnership.1a _________________ 1a The partnership between the European Commission, European Investment Bank and Breakthrough Energy Catalyst will mobilise up to €820 million ($1 billion) between 2022-2026 to accelerate the deployment and rapidly commercialise innovative technologies. This will help deliver European Green Deal ambitions and the EU's 2030 climate targets
Amendment 188 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) Member States should exercise an exemplary role by ensuring that all energy performance contracts and energy management systems are carried out in the public sector in line with European or international standards, or that energy audits are used to a large extent in the intensein the all energy consuming parts of the public sector.
Amendment 199 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) Buildings and transport, alongside industry, are the main energy users and main source of emissions.61 Buildings are responsible for about 40% of the Union’s total energy consumption and for 36% of its GHG from energy.62 The Commission Communication entitled Renovation Wave63 addresses the twin challenge of energy and resource efficiency and affordability in the building sector and aims at doubling the renovation rate. It focusses on the worst performing buildings, energy poverty and on public buildings. Moreover, buildings are crucial to achieving the Union objective of reaching climate neutrality by 2050. Buildings owned by public bodies and buildings providing educational, cultural, social assistance, health, judicial and administrative services account for a considerable share of the building stock and have high visibility in public life. It is therefore appropriate to set an annual rate of renovation of buildings owned by public bodies on the territory of a Member State to upgrade their energy performance. Member States are invited to set a higher renovation rate, where that is cost-effective in the framework of the renovation of their buildings stock in conformity with their Long Term Renovation Strategies or national renovation programmes. That renovation rate should be without prejudice to the obligations with regard to nearly- zero energy buildings (NZEBs) set in Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council.64 During the next review of Directive 2010/31/EU, the Commission should assess the progress Member States achieved regarding the renovation of public bodies’ buildings. The Commission should consider submitting a legislative proposal to revise the renovation rate, while taking into account the progress achieved by the Member States, substantial economic or technical developments, or where needed, the Union´s commitments for decarbonisation and zero pollution. The obligation to renovate buildings owned by public bodies’ buildings in this Directive complements that Directive, which requires Member States to ensure that when existing buildings undergo major renovation their energy performance is upgraded so that they meet the requirements on NZEBs. _________________ 61 COM/2020/562 final. 62 See IRP, Resource Efficiency and Climate Change, 2020, and UN Environment Emissions Gap Report, 2019. These figures refer to the use and operation of buildings, including indirect emissions in the power and heat sector, not their full life cycle. The embodied carbon in construction is estimated to account for about 10% of total yearly greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. 63 COM/2020/662 final. 64 Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 on the energy performance of buildings (OJ L 153, 18.6.2010, p. 13).
Amendment 211 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) The European Green Deal recognises the role of circular economy in contributing to overall Union decarbonisation objectives. The public sector can contribute to those objectives by using their purchasing power to, where appropriate, choose environmentally friendly products, buildings, services, and works via available tools for green public procurement, and thus making an important contribution to reduce energy consumption and environmental impacts. Any public auction in the Union should include in its contractual precedence clauses task execution under strict environmentally friendly conditions established by the individual Member State in line with Union law. Furthermore, the public sector should comply with Regulation (EU) 2021/17671a and transparently offer access to environmental information, including policies and measures taken and allow everyone to exercise their right to public participation in environmental decision- making. _________________ 1a Regulation (EU) 2021/1767 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 October 2021 amending Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006 on the application of the provisions of the Aarhus Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters to Community institutions and bodies (OJ L 356, 8.10.2021, p. 1).
Amendment 242 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 55
Recital 55
(55) Long-term energy efficiency measures will continue to deliver energy savings after 2020 but, in order to contribute to the Union's 2030 energy efficiency target, those measures should deliver new savings after 2020. On the other handAll new savings regarded as significant and generated after 2020 should be recorded and analysed to assess the total benefits and possible future ripple effects or innovations towards the Union's 2030 energy efficiency target. At the same time, energy savings achieved after 31 December 2020 should not count towards the cumulative end-use energy savings required for the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2020.
Amendment 243 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 55 a (new)
Recital 55 a (new)
(55a) Such energy savings targets should be in line with the conclusions reached at the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change of 31 October - 12 November 2021; furthermore, those energy saving targets should also be in line with the Article 6 mechanisms of the Paris Agreement Rulebook,1a which supports further global cooperation on GHG emission reductions. _________________ 1a Adoption of the Paris Agreement, https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/englis h_paris_agreement.pdf.
Amendment 253 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 65
Recital 65
(65) Where energyTo guarantee the high quality and impartiality of audits, are carried outuditors should bye in-housedependent experts, the necessary independence would require these experts not to be directly engaged in the activity audwho, when working in-house, are not directly engaged in the activity audited. To guarantee transparency, both the audit recommendations and the measures implemented following the audit recommendations should be easily available on the enterprise’s websited.
Amendment 255 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 66
Recital 66
(66) The information and communications technology (ICT) sector another important sector which receives increasing attention. In 2018 the energy consumption of data centres in the EU was 76,8 TWh. This is expected to rise to 98.5 TWh by 2030, a 28% increase. This increase in absolute terms can as well be seen in relative terms: within the EU, data centres accounted for 2,7% of electricity demand in 2018 and will reach 3,21% by 2030 if development continues on the current trajectory75 . Europe’s Digital Strategy already highlighted the need for highly energy-efficient and sustainable data centres and calls for transparency measures for telecommunication operators on their environmental footprint. To promote sustainable development in the ICT sector, particularly of data centres, Member States should collect and publish data, which is relevant for the energy performance and water footprint of data centres. Member States should collect and publish data only about data centres with a significant footprint, for which appropriate design or efficiency interventions, for new or existing installations respectively, can result in a considerable reduction of the energy and water consumption or in the reuse of waste heat in nearby facilities and heat networks. A data centre sustainability indicator can be established on the basis of that data collected. To facilitate the disclosure, the Commission should prepare guidelines and recommendations, sector-specific manuals and case studies on key energy and water performance indicators. The Commission should carry out appropriate consultations, including with relevant industry stakeholders. _________________ 75 https://digital- strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/energy- efficient-cloud-computing-technologies- and-policies-eco-friendly-cloud-market
Amendment 266 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 69
Recital 69
(69) It is crucial to raise the awareness of all Union citizens about the benefits of increased energy efficiency and to provide them with accurate information on the ways in which it can be achieved. Citizens of all ages should also be involved in the energy transition via the European Climate Pact and the Conference on the Future of Europe, especially in the context that 2022 has been established as the European Year of Youth by the European Parliament. Increased energy efficiency is also highly important for the security of energy supply of the Union through lowering its dependence on import of fuels from third countries.
Amendment 272 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 80
Recital 80
(80) High-efficiency cogeneration and efficient district heating and cooling have significant potential for saving primary energy in the Union. This directive should include an ambitious yearly target for the replacement of old and inefficient heating equipment, as modern heating systems cut energy use, CO2 emissions from buildings and push progressively towards a 100% renewable energy-based national heating and cooling strategy. Member States should carry out a comprehensive assessment of the potential for high- efficiency cogeneration and efficient district heating and cooling. Those assessments should be coherent with the integrated national energy and climate plans and long term renovation strategies . New electricity generation installations and existing installations which are substantially refurbished or whose permit or licence is updated should, subject to a cost-benefit analysis showing a cost- benefit surplus, be equipped with high- efficiency cogeneration units to recover waste heat stemming from the production of electricity. Similarly, other facilities with substantial annual average energy input should be equipped with technical solutions to deploy waste heat from the facility where the cost- benefit analysis shows a cost-benefit surplus. This waste heat could be transported where it is needed through district heating networks. The events that trigger a requirement for authorisation criteria to be applied will generally be events that also trigger requirements for permits under Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council76 and for authorisation under Directive (EU) 2019/944. _________________ 76 Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 on industrial emissions (OJ L 334, 17.12.2010, p. 17).
Amendment 288 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 102
Recital 102
(102) It is necessary to continue developing the market for energy services to ensure the availability of both the demand for and the supply of energy services. Transparency, for example by means of lists of certified energy services providers and available model contracts, exchange of best practice and guidelines greatly contribute to the uptake of energy services and energy performance contracting and can also help stimulate demand and increase the trust in energy services providers . In an energy performance contract, the beneficiary of the energy service avoids investment costs by using part of the financial value of energy savings to repay the investment fully or partially carried out by a third party. That can help attracting private capital which is key for increasing building renovation rates in the Union, bring expertise into the market and create innovative business models. Therefore, non-residential buildings with the useful floor area above 100750 m2 should be required to assess the feasibility of usinguse energy performance contracting for renovation, unless not technically or economically feasible. That is a step ahead to increase the trust in energy services companies and pave the way for increasing such projects in the future.
Amendment 297 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 124
Recital 124
(124) Some of the changes introduced by this Directive might require a subsequent amendment to Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in order to ensure coherence between the two legal acts. New provisions, mainly related to setting binding national contributitargets, trajectories and their binding milestones, gap filling mechanisms and reporting obligations, should be streamlined and transferred to that Regulation, once it is amended. Some provisions of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 might also need to be reassessed in view of the changes proposed in this Directive. The additional reporting and monitoring requirements should not create any new parallel reporting systems but would be subject to the existing monitoring and reporting framework under Regulation (EU) 2018/1999.
Amendment 308 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
This Directive lays down rules designed to implement energy efficiency as a priority across all sectors, remove barriers in the energy market and overcome market failures that impede efficiency in the supply and use of energy. It also provides for the establishment of bindicativeng national energy efficiency contributiontargets for 2030.
Amendment 355 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) demonstrate that energy efficiency measures and solutions taken following the energy efficiency first principle lead to GHG gas emissions reduction per unit of consumption;
Amendment 359 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) report to the Commission, as part of the integrated national energy and climate progress reports in accordance with Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 on how the principle was taken into account in the national and regional planning, policy and major investment decisions related to the national and regional energy systems.
Amendment 364 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall collectively ensure a reduction of energy consumption of at least 945 % in 2030 compared to the projections of the 2020 Reference Scenario so that the Union’s final energy consumption amounts to no more than 787 Mtoe and the Union’s primary energy consumption amounts to no more than 1023 Mtoe in 2030.91 _________________ 91 The Union’s energy efficiency target was initially set and calculated using the 2007 Reference Scenario projections for 2030 as a baseline. The change in the Eurostat energy balance calculation methodology and improvements in subsequent modelling projections call for a change of the baseline. Thus, using the same approach to define the target, that is to say comparing it to the future baseline projections, the ambition of the Union’s 2030 energy efficiency target is set compared to the 2020 Reference Scenario projections for 2030 reflecting national contributions from the NECPs. With that updated baseline, the Union will need to further increase its energy efficiency ambition by at least 9 % in 2030 compared to the level of efforts under the 2020 Reference Scenario. The new way of expressing the level of ambition for the Union’s targets does not affect the actual level of efforts needed07 Reference Scenario.
Amendment 371 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. Each Member State shall set binding national energy efficiency contributions targets for final and primary energy consumption to meet, collectively, the binding Union target set in paragraph 1 . When doing so, Member States shall use the formula defined in Annex I of this Directive and use its result. Member States shall notify those contributions together with an indicative trajectory for those contributions to the Commission as part of the updates of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, and as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans as referred to in, and in accordance with, the procedure set out in Article 3 and Articles 7 to 12 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 . When doing so, Member States shall use the formulBy 2027, the indicative trajectory shall reach a drefined in Annex I of this Directive and explain how, and on the basis of which data, the contributions have been calculatederence point of at least 65 % of the total decrease in energy consumption between that Member State's binding 2020 national target and its contribution to the 2030 target.
Amendment 388 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point e
Amendment 406 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
da. going beyond the minimum requirements for minimum energy performance standards set in [Article 9] of Directive (EU).../...of the European Parliament and of the Council on the energy performance of buildings by setting an earlier date of compliance for certain buildings’ typologies to achieve higher performance classes.
Amendment 417 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that regional and local authorities, establish specific energy efficiency measures in their decarbonisation plans after consulting stakeholders and the public, including the particular groups at risk of energy poverty or more susceptible to its effects, such as women, persons with disabilities, older persons, children, and. The policy design, reach out and engagement strategies for the groups exposed to a higher risk of energy poverty shall be based on the income, gender, demographics, health conditions, or the belonging to a minority community relevant to the local conditions such as persons with a minority racial or ethnic background.
Amendment 431 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Member States shall ensure that public bodies implement energy efficiency measures, such as Energy Performance Contracting, that guarantee energy savings and maintain the obtained results over time through continuous monitoring, effective operation and maintenance.
Amendment 434 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Without prejudice to Article 7 of Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council92 , each Member State shall ensure that at least 3 % of the total floor area of heated and/or cooled buildings owned by public bodies is renovatedas well as at least 3% of the total floor area of heated and/or cooled privately owned buildings providing structures that support the quality of life are subject to deep renovations each year to at least be transformed into nearly zero-energy buildings in accordance with Article 9 of Directive 2010/31/EU. _________________ 92 Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 on the energy performance of buildings (OJ L 153, 18.6.2010, p. 13).
Amendment 451 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The rate of at least 3% shall be calculated on the total floor area of buildings having a total useful floor area over 250 m2 owned by public bodies of the Member State concerned and privately owned buildings providing structures that support the quality of life which , on 1 January 2024, are not nearly zero-energy buildings .
Amendment 453 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
This rate illustrates that the ambition of this Directive for the highest level of energy performance is well aligned with the Renovation Wave strategy3a; furthermore, this Directive and the Directive (EU).../...of the European Parliament and of the Council on the energy performance of buildings shall mutually support and reinforce each other, as Article 7 of that Directive requires that all new buildings occupied or owned by public authorities are zero- emission buildings by the 1st of January 2027. _________________ 3a COM(2020) 662 final, COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS, A Renovation Wave for Europe - greening our buildings, creating jobs, improving lives.
Amendment 457 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. In exceptional cases, Member States may count towards the annual renovation rate of buildings new buildings owned as replacements for specific public bodies’ buildings demolished in any of the two previous years. Such exceptions shall only apply where they would be more cost effective and sustainable in terms of the energy and lifecycle CO2 emissions achieved compared to the renovations of such buildings. The Commission shall define general criteria, methodologies and procedures to identify such exceptional cases shall be clearly set out and published by each Member Statein a dedicated guidance document.
Amendment 458 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. For the purposes of this Article , Member States shall make publicly available an inventory of heated and/or cooled owned by public bodies’ buildings and privately owned buildings providing structures that support the quality of life with a total useful floor area of more than 250 m2. This inventory shall be updated at least once a year. The inventory shall contain at least the following data: and the information on measured energy savings resulting from the renovation of public buildings shall also be included and made publicly available in the inventory, which shall be linked to the national energy performance certificate (EPC) databases.
Amendment 461 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Members States shall report about the measures to remove possible obstacles, including regulatory obstacles, either at national, regional or local levels, that are not aligned with the renovation rate referred to in paragraph 1 and disclose how they are going to address them.
Amendment 463 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Member States shall report about policies and measures related to the overall financing of the renovations works to ensure that the mandatory targets and objectives referred to in this Article are reached. The reporting obligation shall cover the use of offtake agreements and the participation of associated economic operators, if any.
Amendment 486 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) new savings each year from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2030 of 1,52 % of annual final energy consumption, averaged over the three-year period prior to 1 January 2020.
Amendment 489 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The impact of those measures shall be consolidated by guaranteeing the cumulative nature of savings until 2030.
Amendment 490 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
By strengthening the monitoring, reporting, and verification rules of energy savings, the Commission shall make sure that the national processes proposed are complemented with a periodic assessment of national programmes and savings by an independent entity; the outcomes of the assessment shall become public to allow for stakeholders’ scrutiny.
Amendment 540 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. Member States shall ensure that enterprises with an average annual consumption higher than 10TJ of energy over the previous three years and taking all energy carriers together that do not implement an energy management system are subject to an energy audit. Following the implementation of the recommendations from the energy audit, a post-work diagnosis shall be carried out at the earliest one year and at the latest two years after the completion of the work. Energy audits shall be carried out in an independent and cost-effective manner by qualified or accredited experts in accordance with requirements provided in Article 26 orand implemented and supervised by independent authorities under national legislation. Accreditation of energy auditors shall be sector specific, including for buildings, industrial process, and transport. Energy audits shall be carried out at least every four years from the date of the previous energy audit.
Amendment 551 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The energy audits referred to in the first subparagraph may be carried out by in- house experts or energy auditors provided that they are not directly engaged in the activity audited and that the Member State concerned has put in place a scheme to assure and check their quality, including, if appropriate, an annual random selection of at least a statistically significant percentage of all the energy audits they carry out.
Amendment 555 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 10
Article 11 – paragraph 10
Article 11 – paragraph 10
10. Without prejudice to paragraphs 1 to 9 of this Article, Member States shall require, by 15 March 2024 and every year thereafter, owners and operators of everyach data centre in their territory with a significant energy consumption to make publicly available the information set out in Annex VI (`Minimum requirements for monitoring and publishing the energy performance of data centres´), which Member States shall subsequently report to the Commissionpoint 2 of Annex VI, which Member States shall subsequently report to the Commission. The Commission shall adopt guidelines on monitoring and publishing the energy performance of data centres in accordance with point 2 of Annex VI by no later than 15 March 2024. The Commission shall provide harmonised definitions for each reporting indicator, a uniform measurement methodology for each, and provide guidance on uniform reporting and publishing requirements.
Amendment 563 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Final customers shall not be required to connect to a district heating network.
Amendment 569 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point vii
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point vii
Article 21 – Paragraph 2 – Point (vii)
(vii) digital tools. , such as smart meters for electricity.
Amendment 570 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point i
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point i
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point i
(i) creation of one-stop shops or similar mechanisms for the provision of technical, administrative and financial advice and assistance on energy efficiency, including energy renovations of buildings, energy efficiency services and energy performance solutions such as Energy performance contracts, and the take-up of renewable energy for buildings to final customers and final users, especially household and small non- household ones.
Amendment 574 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Measures to remove such barriers may include providing incentives, repealing or amending legal or regulatory provisions, or adopting guidelines and interpretative communications, or simplifying administrative procedures , including national rules and measures regulating decision-making processes in multi-owner properties . The measures may be combined with the provision of education, training and specific information and technical assistance on energy efficiency to market actors such as those referred in paragraph 1 . Those arrangements shall be a specific service or department of the local one- stop shop.
Amendment 575 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall take appropriate measures todevelop a robust long-term strategy that would grant appropriate technical and financial assistance to consumers, including solutions such as less emitting heating or cooling systems, and create regional task forces that would monitor, inform, empower and protect people affected by energy poverty, vulnerable customers and, where applicable, people living in social housing, to alleviate energy poverty.
Amendment 604 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 23 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Where the assessment referred to in paragraph 1 and the analysis referred to in paragraph 3 identify a potential for the application of high-efficiency cogeneration and/or efficient district heating and cooling whose benefits exceed the costs, Member States shall take adequate measures for efficient district heating and cooling infrastructure to be developed and/or to accommodate the development of high- efficiency cogeneration and the use of heating and cooling from waste heat and renewable energy sources in accordance with paragraph 1, and Article 24(4) and (6), except from forestry biomass.
Amendment 606 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 5
Article 23 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall adopt policies and measures which ensure that the potential identified in the comprehensive assessments carried out pursuant to paragraph 1 is realised. These policies and measures shall include at least the elements set out in Annex IX. Member States shall collect information on cogeneration plants and units in existing district heating and cooling networks and carry out an assessment of the potential for energy savings. That information shall contain at least the data on system efficiency, system losses, connection density, network losses and temperature spread, primary energy and final energy consumption, emission factors and upstream chains of the energy sources. That data shall be published and Member States shall make that data publicly available. Each Member State shall notify those policies and measures as part of the update of its integrated national energy and climate plans, its subsequent integrated national energy and climate plan, and respective progress reports notified in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999.
Amendment 610 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
Article 23 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
Article 23 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
6. Member States shall encouragesure that regional and local authorities to prepare local heating and cooling plans at least in municipalities and communities having a total population higher than 250.000. Those plans should at least:
Amendment 620 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 6 – point e a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 6 – point e a (new)
(ea) investigate potential synergies with the plans of neighbouring regional or local authorities to favour joint investments, economy of scale and cost- efficiency.
Amendment 683 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Article 24 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that as from 1 January 2025, and every five years thereafter, operators of all existing district heating and cooling systems with a total energy output exceeding 5 MW and which do not meet the criteria set out in paragraph 1(b) to (e), prepare a plan to increase primary energy efficiency and renewable energy and to reduce distribution losses. The plan shall include measures to meet the criteria set out in paragraph 1(b) to (e) and shall be approved by the competent authority.
Amendment 699 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that gas and electricity transmission and distribution systemnetwork operators apply the energy efficiency first principle in accordance with Article 3 of this Directive in their network planning, network development and investment decisions. While taking security of supply and market integration into account, Member States shall ensure that transmission system operators and distribution system operators do notonly invest in stranded assets to contribute to climate change mitigation. National regulatory authorities shallEntities such as the European Network Transmission System Operators (ENTSO-E) and the European Entity for Distribution System Operators (the EU DSO Entity) shall support their members in the uptake of energy efficiency measures. Transmission system operators, after consulting stakeholders including distribution system operators, should provide methodologies and guidance on how to assess alternatives in the cost- benefit analysis, taking into account wider benefits, an. National regulatory authorities should verify the implementation of the energy efficiency first principle by the transmission system operators or distribution system operators when approving, verifying or monitoring the projects submitted by the transmission system operators or distribution system operators.
Amendment 713 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 3
Article 28 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall adopt measures that ensure that energy efficiency lending products, such as green mortgages and green loans, secured and unsecured, are offered widely and in a non- discriminatory manner by financial institutions and, are visible and accessible to consumers. Member States shall adopt measures to facilitate the implementation of on-bill and on-tax financing schemes. To do so, Member States shall ensure that national legislation on energy and its taxation, and the financial regulatory frameworks governing energy utilities, enable the design and implementation of consumer-friendly on-bills and on-tax schemes. Member States shall ensure that banks and other financial institutions receive information on opportunities to participate in the financing of energy efficiency improvement measures , including through the creation of public/private partnerships, prioritising the implementation of operational de-risking tools like loan-loss reserves and guarantee funds.
Amendment 722 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 31 – paragraph 3
Article 31 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 32 to amend or supplement this Directive by establishing, after having consulted the relevant stakeholders, a common Union scheme for rating the sustainability of data centres located in its territory. The scheme shall establish the definition of data centre sustainability indicators, and, pincluding how efficiently data centres use energy, how much of that energy comes from renewable energy sources, the reuse of any waste heat that is produced and the efficient use of water. Pursuant to paragraph 10 of Article 11 of this Directive, the scheme shall define the minimum thresholds for significant energy and water consumption and set out the key indicators and the methodology to measure them.
Amendment 774 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex VI – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex VI – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) be based on up-to-date, measured, traceable operational data on energy consumption and (for electricity) load profiles and water consumption;
Amendment 777 #
2021/0203(COD)
(ca) identify water efficiency measures to decrease energy consumption;
Amendment 781 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – subheading 2
Annex VI – subheading 2
Minimum requirements for monitoring and publishing the energy and water performance of data centres
Amendment 782 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Annex VI – paragraph 4 – introductory part
The following minimum information shall be monitored and published as regards the energy and water performance of data centres referred to in Article 11(10):
Amendment 783 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VIII – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Annex VIII – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Amendment 784 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VIII – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
Annex VIII – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
(ab) information on final customers’ and final users’ rights as regards out-of- court dispute settlement, including contact details of the entity responsible pursuant to Article 21;
Amendment 785 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VIII – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point a c (new)
Annex VIII – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point a c (new)
(ac) the single point of contact referred to in Article 21;
Amendment 786 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VIII – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex VIII – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) information about the fuel mix used and the related annual greenhouse gas emissions and on the energy performance of the system used, including for final users supplied by district heating or district cooling, and a description of the different taxes, levies and tariffs applied. Member States may limit the scope of the requirement to provide information about greenhouse gas emissions to include only supplies from district heating systems with a total rated thermal input exceeding 20 MW;
Amendment 131 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In order to contribute to the increased ambition to reduce greenhouse gas net emissions from at least 40 % to at least 55 % below 1990 levels, binding annual targets for net greenhouse gas removals should be set out for each Member State in the land use, land use change and forestry sector in the period from 2026 to 2030 (in analogy to the annual emission allocations set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 ), resulting in a target of 310 millions of tonnes CO2 equivalent of net removals for the Union as a whole in 2030 and should take into account the indicators as well as thresholds or ranges for sustainable forest management practices developed by the Commission with the Member States as indicated in the Forest Strategy 2030. The methodology used to establish the national targets for 2030 should take into account the average greenhouse gas emissions and removals from the years 2016, 2017 and 2018, reported by each Member State, and reflect the current mitigation performance of the land use, land use change and forestry sector, and each Member State’s share of the managed land area in the Union, taking into account the capacity of that Member State to improve its performance in the sector via land management practices or changes in land use that benefit the climate and biodiversity. __________________ 32Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 26).
Amendment 146 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) Mapping and monitoring provisions, both in field and remote sensing monitoring, are introduced in order to require Member States to have geographically explicit information to identify priority areas to contribute to climate action and having potential to be restored. As part of a general improvement of monitoring, reporting and verification, the work will also focus on harmonising and refining databases of activity and emissions factors to improve greenhouse gas inventories.
Amendment 149 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 b (new)
Recital 5 b (new)
(5b) Soil organic carbon and carbon pool of deadwood, much of which consequently feeds the soil carbon pool are of particularly high relevance, in a number of reporting categories, for both climate action and biodiversity protection. Empirical evidence exists on deadwood in form of coarse woody debris acting as a carbon sink analogous to harvested wood products. It contributes further to creation of terrestrial carbon sink of forest soil preventing mineralisation into CO2 and both of these mechanisms should be adequately factored in the reporting. Research further confirms the global patterns reported for forest soils’ vertical soil organic carbon applicability for European forests, whereby approximately 55–65% is stored in the upper 30 cm of soil, and the rest 40% is stored at higher depth, measured up to 1 m, in particular for organic soils. The Regulation is amended in this respect.
Amendment 226 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In order to enhance greenhouse gas removals, individual farmers or forest managers need a direct incentive to store more carbon on their land and their forests. New business models based on carbon farming incentives and on the certification of carbon removals need to be increasingly deployed in the period until 2030. Such incentives and business models will enhance climate mitigation in the bio- economy, including through the use of durable harvested wood products, in full respect of ecological principles fostering biodiversity and the circular economy. Hence, new categories of carbon storage products should be introduced in addition to the harvested wood productsEmissions released after instantaneous oxidisation of biogenic carbon do not have a price. This could lead to an unoptimal use of the carbon pool of aboveground biomass and such should be disincentivised as it is an unsustainable way to go in the sector which represents the biosphere. The emerging innovative business models, farming an, restoration initiatives, proforestation, and other human-induced land management practices and choices to enhance removals contribute to a balanced territorial development and economic growth in rural areas. They also create opportunities for new jobs and provide incentives for relevant training, reskilling and upskilling.
Amendment 232 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In order to enhance greenhouse gas removals, individual farmers or forest managers need a direct incentive to store more carbon on their land and their forests by using close to nature forestry practices, and to restore natural carbon rich ecosystems. New business models based on carbon farming incentives and on the certification of carbon removals need to be increasingly deployed in the period until 2030. Such incentives and business models will enhance climate mitigation in the bio- economy, including through the use of durable harvested wood products, in full respect of ecological principles fostering biodiversity and the circular economy. Hence, new categories of carbon storage products should be introduced in addition to the harvested wood products. The emergingClose to nature business models, farming and land management practices to enhance removals contribute to a balanced territorial development and economic growth in rural areas. They also create opportunities for new jobs and provide incentives for relevant training, reskilling and upskilling.
Amendment 250 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Considering the specificities of the land use, land use change and forestry sector in each Member State, as well as the fact that Member States need to increase their performance to achieve their national binding targets, a range ofcertain flexibilities should remain at the disposal of the Member States, including trading surpluses and the extension of forest-specific flexibilities, while respecting the 'do no significant harm' principle and the environmental integrity of the targets.
Amendment 281 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2018/841 concerning the setting out of the annual target allocations for Member States, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. Those powers should besupplement Regulation (EU) 2018/841, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission in respect of setting out of the annual target allocations for Member States. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council37 . __________________ 37 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 oft level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 201636a. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member Statereceive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of the Commission’s expercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2t groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. __________________ 36a OJ L 123, 12.5.20116, p. 13).
Amendment 287 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) In Europe, National Forest Inventories (NFI) are used to provide information for forest ecosystem service assessments. The forest inventory monitoring system differs by country, as each country has its own forest inventory system with its own methodology. European Commission and Members States should harmonize the indicators, definition and the different inventory systems and establish a consistent forest monitoring system across the Union.
Amendment 288 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Due to the change to reporting- based targets, the greenhouse gas emissions and removals need to be estimated and measured with a higher level of accuracy. Moreover, the Communication from the Commission on EU Biodiversity Strategy for 203038 , the Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system39 , the EU Forest Strategy40 , the revised Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council41 and the Communication from the Commission on Forging a climate-resilient Europe - the new EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change42 will all require enhanced monitoring of land, thereby helping to protect and enhance the resilience of nature-based carbon removals throughout the Union. The monitoring and reporting of emissions and removals needs to be upgraded, using advanced technologies available under Union programmes, such as Copernicus, and digital data collected under the Common Agricultural Policy, applying the twin transition of green and digital innovationLUCAS soil survey for Union-wide harmonised monitoring of the evolution in soil organic carbon content and carbon stocks, National Forest Inventories with frequent return on pertinent climate- related and biodiversity indicators, and digital data collected under the Common Agricultural Policy, applying the twin transition of green and digital innovation. Highlighting biodiversity issues in the review of the Regulation (EU) 2018/841 constitutes a concrete signal for Member States to seize the opportunity for synergies between Union climate and biodiversity policies. This would benefit other policies, including agriculture, and would improve policy coherence as committed in the European Green Deal. __________________ 38Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 - Bringing nature back into our lives (COM(2020) 380 final). 39 COM/2020/381 final. 40 […] 41Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82). 42 COM/2021/82 final.
Amendment 290 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Due to the change to reporting- based targets, the greenhouse gas emissions and removals need to be estimated with a higher level of accuracy. Moreover, the Communication from the Commission on EU Biodiversity Strategy for 203038 , the Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system39 , the EU Soil Strategy39a, the EU Forest Strategy40 , the revised Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council41 and the Communication from the Commission on Forging a climate-resilient Europe - the new EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change42 will all require enhanced monitoring of land, thereby helping to protect and enhance the resilience of nature-based carbon removals throughout the Union. The satellite and on-site monitoring and reporting of emissions and removals needs to be upgraded, making full use of already existing tools such as LUCAS statistical surveys, using advanced technologies available under Union programmes, such as Copernicus, and digital data collected under the Common Agricultural Policy, applying the twin transition of green and digital innovation. __________________ 38 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 - Bringing nature back into our lives (COM(2020) 380 final). 39 COM/2020/381 final. 39a Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions EU Soil Strategy for 2030- Reaping the benefits of healthy soils for people, food, nature and climate (COM/2021/699 final). 40 […] 41Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82). 42 COM/2021/82 final.
Amendment 295 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) Where new transport infrastructure is needed to better connect Europe, the land included in such planning should be assessed in terms of its potential for carbon storage capacity and biodiversity impact.
Amendment 296 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 b (new)
Recital 16 b (new)
(16b) Current reporting by Member States is not always accurate; recurrent checks should be done using latest land monitoring technologies to identify lands that have been reported as high potential in terms of emissions reduction, but have lost their potential in time or were incorrectly identified due to the low performance of previous monitoring technologies.
Amendment 300 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The expected anthropogenic changes to marine, coastal and freshwaters environment use though, for instance, planned expansion of offshore energy, potential increase in aquaculture production and the increasing levels of nature protection to meet the EU Biodiversity Strategy targets will influence greenhouse gas emissions and their sequestration. Currently these emissions and removals are not included in the standard reporting tables to the UNFCCC. Subsequently to the adoption of the reporting methodology, the Commission will consider reporting on the progress, feasibility of analysis and impact of extending the reporting to marine, coastal, including deltaic wetlands, and freshwater environment based on the latest scientific evidence of these fluxes when carrying out the review in accordance with Article 17(2) of this Regulation.
Amendment 383 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. The 2030 Union target for net greenhouse gas removals is 310 million tonnes CO2 equivalent as a sum of the Member States targets established in accordance with paragraph 3 of this Article, and. Carbon farming activities shall not be counted in the target of 310 Mt. It shall be based on the average of its greenhouse gas inventory data for the years 2016, 2017 and 2018, and will be further amplified by the EU Sustainable Carbon Cycles initiative and national carbon farming schemes, delivering at least 50 million additional tonnes CO2 equivalent of net removals by 2030.
Amendment 408 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 4 – paragraph 4 –subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 –subparagraph 2 a (new)
Each Member State shall ensure that all land to be used for transport infrastructure that has been identified as carbon-rich ecosystems, but also of ecosystems which have a lower carbon content but more extensive coverage that can provide a significant contribution to mitigate climate change is replaced by investing in creating or restoring equivalent areas elsewhere.
Amendment 414 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
3. The Commission shall adopt implementing actsdelegated acts in accordance with Article 16 to supplement this Regulation by setting out the annual targets based on the linear trajectory for net greenhouse gas removals for each Member State, for each year in the period from 2026 to 2029 in terms of tonnes CO2 equivalent. These national trajectories shall be based on the average greenhouse gas inventory data for the years 2021, 2022 and 2023, reported by each Member State. The value of the 310 million tonnes CO2 equivalent net removals as a sum of the targets for Member States set out in Annex IIa may be subject to a technical correction due to a change of methodology by Member States. The method for determination of the technical correction to be added to the targets of the Member States, shall be set out in these implementing actsdelegated acts and made publicly available. For the purpose of those implementingdelegated acts, the Commission shall carry out a comprehensive review of the most recent national inventory data for the years 2021, 2022 and 2023 submitted by Member States pursuant to Article 26(4) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999.
Amendment 476 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
(3a) in Article 5, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: "1. Each Member State shall prepare and maintain accounts that accurately reflect the emissions and removals resulting from the land accounting categories referred to in Article 2. Member States shall ensure that their accounts and other data provided under this Regulation are accurate, complete, consistent, publicly accessible, comparable and transparent. Member States shall denote emissions by a positive sign (+) and removals by a negative sign (- ). Or. en (32018R0841, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32018R0841&rid=1)
Amendment 479 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 c (new)
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
(3c) in Article 5, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following: "Member States shall include in their accounts for each land accounting category any change in the carbon stock of the carbon pools listed in Section B of Annex I. Member States may choose not to include in their accounts changes in carbon stocks of carbon pools provided that the carbon pool is not a source. However, that option not to include changes in carbon stocks in the accounts shall not apply in relation to the carbon pools of above- ground biomass, mineral and organic soil carbon, dead wood and harvested wood products, in the land accounting category of managed forest land. Or. en (Regulation (EU) 2018/841 https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32018R0841&rid=1)
Amendment 481 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Regulation 2018/841
Article 5 – paragraphs 4a and 4b (new)
Article 5 – paragraphs 4a and 4b (new)
3 a. In Article 5 the following paragraphs are inserted: “4a. Data collection shall be further strengthened by harmonised monitoring at Union level of the evolution in the organic carbon content of soil, the sampling protocol shall be refined and minimal depth of soil carbon sampled shall be at least 30 cm for mineral soils and at least 60 cm for organic soils at least for the categories of forest land, cropland, wetland and grassland, by means of annual LUCAS surveys conducted by the relevant services of the European Commission.” 4b. Data collection shall be further strengthened by harmonised Union-wide monitoring framework based on the national forest inventories, by means of annual return of site-specific deadwood data. The role of deadwood acting as a carbon sink aboveground, and later contributing to creation of soil carbon thus preventing mineralisation into CO2 shall be appropriately factored in when reporting on strength of this sink.”
Amendment 482 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new)
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)
(3b) in Article 5, the following paragraph is inserted: ‘5 a. Data collection shall be further strengthened by Union-wide harmonised monitoring of the evolution in the organic carbon content of soil and factors which impact soil conditions and carbon stocks in soil, by means of annual LUCAS surveys conducted by the relevant services of the European Commission.’
Amendment 605 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 13 b – paragraph 5
Article 13 b – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall submit evidence to the Commission concerning the impact of natural disturbances calculated pursuant to Annex VI, in order to be eligible for compensation of remaining sinks accounted for as emissions against the target of a Member State concerned set out in Annex IIa, up to the full amount of unused compensation by other Member States set out in Annex VII for the period from 2026 to 2030. The Commission shall make the evidence submitted by the Member States publicly available. In case the demand for compensation exceeds the amount of unused compensation available, the compensation shall be distributed proportionally among the Member States concerned.
Amendment 629 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 13 c – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 13 c – paragraph 2 a (new)
By derogation from the previous paragraph, the multiplication factor and any other penalty is not applied in case a Member State has effectively enforced the strict protection targets and is on track to fulfil its nature restoration obligations, in order to incentivise the avoided emission pathways in the LULUCF sector by protection and restoration of high-carbon stock ecosystems.
Amendment 646 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
The compliance report shall be based on annual datasets obtained from LUCAS surveys and national or regional soil monitoring systems.
Amendment 657 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15 a (new)
(16a) The following Article 15a is inserted: 'Article 15a Access to justice 1. Member States shall ensure that, in accordance with their national legal system, members of the public concerned who meet the conditions set out in paragraph 2 have access to a review procedure before a court of law, or another independent and impartial body established by law, to challenge failure to comply with the legal obligations provided for in Articles 4 to10. 2. Members of the public concerned shall be deemed to meet the conditions referred to in paragraph 1 when: (a) they have sufficient interest; or (b) they allege impairment of a right, where administrative procedural law of a Member State requires that as a precondition. What constitutes a sufficient interest shall be determined by Member States, consistently with the objective of giving the members of the public concerned wide access to justice and in conformity with the Aarhus Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters. To that end, the interest of any non- governmental organisation promoting environmental protection and meeting any requirements under national law shall be deemed to have sufficient interest for the purposes of this paragraph. 3. Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not exclude the possibility of being able to have recourse to a preliminary review procedure before an administrative authority and shall not affect the requirement to exhaust administrative review procedures prior to having recourse to judicial review procedures, where such a requirement exists under national law. Any such procedure shall be fair, equitable, timely and not prohibitively expensive. 4. Member States shall ensure that practical information is made easily available to the public on access to administrative and judicial review procedures.’
Amendment 661 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
(18) in Article 17, paragraph 1, the following subparagraph 2a is inserted: ‘The Commission shall further explore the potential and state of marine and coastal ecosystems, including mangroves, seagrass beds, salt marshes and macro- algae forests, to increase their carbon absorption capacities, quantify the cost of their restoration and propose separate sub-target for 2030 beyond the Union 310 Mt target.’;
Amendment 674 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 17– paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 17– paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Following the report, the Commission shall make legislative proposals where it deems it appropriate. In particular, the proposals shall set out annual targets and governance aiming towards the 2035 climate-neutrality target as laid down in Article 4(4), additional Union policies and measures, and a post-2035 framework, including in the scope of the Regulation greenhouse gas emissions and removals from additional sectors, such as the marine , coastal, including deltaic wetlands, and freshwater environment.;
Amendment 705 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1
Annex III – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) 2018/1999
Annex V – Part 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Annex V – Part 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) 'Land Use/Land Cover Area Frame Survey (LUCAS) datasets generated by annual, harmonised surveys across all Member States to gather information on land cover and land use, measure soil carbon stocks and analyse all relevant parameters affecting the potential of soil to sequester carbon and soil health; Member States shall increase the depth at which sampling of organic carbon content in soil and of carbon stocks is carried out, namely to use the 30 cm from the LUCAS soils 2022 protocol as a minimum.1a __________________ 1a https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repos itory/handle/JRC121253
Amendment 707 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1
Annex III – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) 2018/1999
Annex V – Part 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 4
Annex V – Part 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 4
— The natural habitats listed in Annex I to Directive 92/43/EEC and the habitats of species listed in Annex II to Directive 92/43/EEC which are found outside sites of Community importance or special areas of conservation and which contribute to these habitats and species reaching favourable conservation status under Article 2 of that Directive or which can be made subject to preventive and remedial measures under Directive 2004/35/EC85 ; areas under national protection schemes, based on the different sets of ecological criteria that focus on the protection of species and habitat types covered by EU nature legislation, even if they concern areas are not included in Natura 2000 network like areas outside Natura 2000 hosting an Annex I habitat or areas which are needed to buffer the effects of climate change on Natura 2000 sites or to facilitate species migration __________________ 85 Directive 2004/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage (OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 56).
Amendment 710 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1
Annex III – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) 2018/1999
Annex V – Part 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 7 a (new)
Annex V – Part 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 7 a (new)
– Primary and old growth forests areas with high ecological value included in Member States national databases, European Primary Forest Database, IUCN protected areas from inside and outside of Natura 2000 Network;
Amendment 711 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1
Annex III – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) 2018/1999
Annex V – Part 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 7 b (new)
Annex V – Part 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 7 b (new)
– Areas that are managed by other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) and that could contribute to the mitigating climate change and biodiversity loss According to the definition adopted under the Convention on Biological Diversity, "other effective area-based conservation measure" means "a geographically defined area other than a Protected Area, which is governed and managed in ways that achieve positive and sustained long- term outcomes for the in situ conservation of biodiversity, with associated ecosystem functions and services and where applicable, cultural, spiritual, socio- economic, and other locally relevant values . OECMs may therefore include areas which have some form of legal protection that is not related to the protection of habitats and species (e.g. areas designated for water protection, flood prevention areas, agroforestry landscapes, military areas with restricted access) but indirectly promote the conservation of biodiversity
Amendment 712 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1
Annex III – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) 2018/1999
Annex V – Part 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 7 c (new)
Annex V – Part 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 7 c (new)
– National designated of areas hosting wild pollinating insects, such as semi-natural grasslands that help deliver the objective of pollinator recovery in the longer term.
Amendment 714 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1
Annex III – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) 2018/1999
Annex V– Part 3 – paragraph 2
Annex V– Part 3 – paragraph 2
The greenhouse gas inventory shall enable the exchange and integration of data between the electronic databases and the geographic information systems, as well as their comparability and public accessibility.
Amendment 371 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 g (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 g (new)
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 15a (new)
Article 15a (new)
Amendment 69 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The European Green Deal combines a comprehensive set of mutually reinforcing measures and initiatives aimed at achieving climate neutrality in the EU by 2050, and sets out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. It also aims to protect, conserve and enhance the Union's natural capital, and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. At the same time, this transition affects different regions differently, women and men differently and has a particular impact on some disadvantaged groups, such as older people, persons with disabilities and persons with a minority racial or ethnic background. It must therefore be ensured that the transition is just and inclusive, leaving no one behind.
Amendment 130 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The targets in the revised CO2 performance standards should be accompanied by a European strategy to address the challenges posed by the scale- up of the manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles and associated technologies, as well as the need for up- and re-skilling of workers in the sector and the economic diversification and reconversion of activities with due consideration being given to the impact on employment at the regional level. Where appropriate, financial support should be considered at the level of the EU and Member States to crowd in private investment, including via the European Social Fund Plus, the Just Transition Fund, the Innovation Fund, the Recovery and Resilience Facility and other instruments of the Multiannual Financial Framework and the Next Generation EU, in line with State aid rules. The revised environmental and energy state aid rules will enable Member States to support business to decarbonize their production processes and adopt greener technologies in the context of the New Industrial Strategy.
Amendment 134 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) To achieve the necessary transition, it is essential to set up accompanying measures targeting the most affected actors in the automotive value chain across the EU, focusing on small and medium sized suppliers. To accompany the implementation of the updated CO2emissions reduction targets, a dedicated transition fund for the automotive sector should be created to help mitigate the negative effects on employment and local economies
Amendment 140 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The updated New Industrial Strategy26 foresees the co-creation of green and digital transition pathways in partnership with industry, public authorities, social partners and other stakeholders. In this context, a transition pathway should be developed for the mobility ecosystem to accompany the transition of the automotive value chain. The pathway should take particular heed of SMEs in the automotive supply chain, of the consultation of social partners including by Member States, and also build on Council recommendation on ensuring a fair transition towards climate neutrality (COM (2021) 801 final), and the European Skills Agenda with initiatives like the Pact for Skills to mobilise the private sector and other stakeholders to up-skill and re-skill Europe’s workforce in view of the green and digital transitions. A sufficient number of high-quality training programmes and certification possibilities should be made available and designed in a way to attract participation in such training programmes. EU funds dedicated to supporting the transition to zero emissions mobility should be subject to social conditionality and the partnership principle. The appropriate actions and incentives at European and national level to boost the affordability of zero emission vehicles should also be addressed in the pathway. The progress made on this comprehensive transition pathway for the mobility ecosystem should be monitored every two years as part of a progress report to be submitted by the Commission, looking inter alia at the progress in the deployment of zero- emission vehicles, their price developments, deployment of alternative fuels development and infrastructure roll- out as required under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, the potential of innovative technologies to reach climate neutral mobility, international competitiveness, investments in the automotive value chain, up-skilling and re- skilling of workers and reconversion of activities. The progress report will also build on the two-year progress reports that Member States submit under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation. The Commission should consult social partners in the preparation of the progress report, including the results in the social dialogue. Innovations in the automotive supply chain are continuing. Innovative technologies such as the production of electro-fuels with air capture, if further developed, could offer prospects for affordable climate neutral mobility. The Commission should therefore keep track of progress in the state of innovation in the sector as part of its progress report. _________________ 26 Commission Communication - Updating the 2020 New Industrial Strategy: Building a stronger Single Market for Europe’s recovery, COM(2021) 350 final of 5 May 2021
Amendment 346 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8 a (new)
(5a) The following Article is inserted "Article 8a Creation of a dedicated fund for the most affected actors in the automotive value chain across the EU By [6months entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall set up a dedicated transition fund for the automotive sector to help mitigate the negative effects on employment and local economies. The fund shall provide financial support to the most affected actors in the automotive value chain across the EU, focusing on small and medium sized suppliers."
Amendment 389 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 14a – paragraph 1
Article 14a – paragraph 1
By 31 December 20253, and every two years thereafter, the Commission shall report on the progress towards zero emission road mobility. The report shall in particular monitor and assess the need for possible additional measures to facilitate the transition, including through financial means, promoting and ensuring participation in programmes of upskilling and reskilling to address the social impacts of the transition on households and workers.
Amendment 399 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 14a – paragraph 2
Article 14a – paragraph 2
In the reporting, the Commission shall consider all factors that contribute to a cost-efficient progress towards climate neutrality by 2050. This includes the deployment of zero- and low-emission vehicles and delivering a Just Transition for workers and communities impacted. This includes the deployment of zero- and low-emission vehicles, granular mapping of the employment impacts, particularly at regional level, progress in achieving the targets for the roll-out of recharging and refuelling infrastructure as required under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, the potential contribution of innovation technologies and sustainable alternative fuels to reach climate neutral mobility, impact on consumers, progress in social dialogue and the promotion of anticipation of change agreements, as well as aspects to further facilitate an economically viable and socially fair transition towards zero emission road mobility.; In the Report, Member States shall outline the measures taken to ensure that trained and qualified workers are available in sufficient numbers for the technologies relevant for the green and just transition across sectors, taking into account existing schemes and structures, and developing new cross-sectoral training schemes as appropriate.
Amendment 4 #
2021/0116(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the Finnish authorities submitted the application on 30 December 2020, and that the Commission finalised its assessment on 6 May 2021 and notified it to Parliament on the same day; regrets that the assessment of the Commission took so long in current circumstances;
Amendment 5 #
2021/0116(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the application relates in total to 508 workers made redundant in company Finnair Oylj and one subcontractor; further notes that Finland expects that 500 out of the total eligible beneficiaries will participate in the measures (targeted beneficiaries);
Amendment 6 #
2021/0116(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that the social impacts of the redundancies are expected to be considerable for workers in the Helsinki- Uusimaa region, where Finnair has its operating hub, and where the number of unemployed jobseekers increased by 22,5 % between February and April 2020, and by 0.8 percentage points between 2019 and 202013 , leading to difficult prospects in terms of reemployment of the dismissed workers; notes positively therefore that the dismissed workers could benefit from customised job-search guidance and support, along with tailored upskilling and reskilling to increase their chances of re- employment; _________________ 13Finland's statistical database https://pxnet2.stat.fi/PXWeb/pxweb/en/Stat Fin/
Amendment 8 #
2021/0116(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that personalised services to be provided to the workers and self- employed persons consist of the following actions: coaching and other preparatory measures, employment and business services, trainings, pay subsidy, start-up grant and allowances for travel, accommodation and removal; welcomes the provision of vocational qualification trainings to the beneficiaries, including courses such as artificial intelligence (A.I.), digital security and robotics; further welcomes the use of pay subsidy by Finland to reduce the payroll costs of the beneficiaries as well as start-up grants to promote the creation of business activity but reminds that this support should be conditional on the active participation of these beneficiaries in job-search or training activities;
Amendment 3 #
2021/0115(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Regrets the lengthy process in such difficult circumstances and calls the Commission to accelerate the process of assessment, ensuring that the dismissed workers can benefit from the Union's support in a timely manner;
Amendment 4 #
2021/0115(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Notes that the Netherlands has decided not to offer income support to the dismissed workers through the EGF; takes note that the Dutch government had launched a generic wage support grant for all companies whose turnover is affected by more than 20 % by the COVID-19 crisis and that KLM Group applied for NOW-grant (Noodmaatregel Overbrugging voorWerkgelegenheid); takes note that KLM Group applied for the entire period covered by the NOW grant and has already received advance payments of EUR 683 million and should receive an additional EUR 488 million;
Amendment 5 #
2021/0115(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Notes that it is for the Member State to decide how many of the eligible workers should be targeted to benefit of the support, therefore calls on the Netherlands to focus on the most vulnerable groups that are likely to face most difficulties on the job market;
Amendment 375 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The notion of remote biometric identification system as used in this Regulation should be defined functionally, as an AI system intended for the identification of natural persons at a distance through the comparison of a person’s biometric data with the biometric data contained in a reference database, and without prior knowledge whether the targeted person will be present and can be identified, irrespectively of the particular technology, processes or types of biometric data used. Considering their different characteristics and manners in which they are used, as well as the different risks involved, a distinction should be made between ‘real-time’ and ‘post’ remote biometric identification systems. In the case of ‘real-time’ systems, the capturing of the biometric data, the comparison and the identification occur all instantaneously, near-instantaneously or in any event without a significant delay. In this regard, there should be no scope for circumventing the rules of this Regulation on the ‘real- time’ use of the AI systems in question by providing for minor delays. ‘Real-time’ systems involve the use of ‘live’ or ‘near- ‘live’ material, such as video footage, generated by a camera or other device with similar functionality. In the case of ‘post’ systems, in contrast, the biometric data have already been captured and the comparison and identification occur only after a significant delay. This involves material, such as pictures or video footage generated by closed circuit television cameras or private devices, which has been generated before the use of the system in respect of the natural persons concerned. The notion of remote biometric identification system shall not include authentification and verification systems whose purpose is to confirm, based on prior consent, that a specific natural person is the person he or she claims to be or to confirm the identity of a natural person for the purpose of having access to a service, a device or premises.
Amendment 393 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In light of their digital nature, certain AI systems should fall within the scope of this Regulation even when they are neither placed on the market, nor put into service, nor used in the Union. This is the case for example of an operator established in the Union that contracts certain services to an operator established outside the Union in relation to an activity to be performed by an AI system that would qualify as high-risk and whose effects impact natural persons located in the Union. In those circumstances, the AI system used by the operator outside the Union could process data lawfully collected in and transferred from the Union, and provide to the contracting operator in the Union the output of that AI system resulting from that processing, without that AI system being placed on the market, put into service or used in the Union. To prevent the circumvention of this Regulation and to ensure an effective protection of natural persons located in the Union, this Regulation should also apply to providers and users of AI systems that are established in a third country, to the extent the output produced by those systems is used in the Union. Nonetheless, to take into account existing arrangements and special needs for cooperation with foreign partners with whom information and evidence is exchanged, this Regulation should not apply to public authorities of a third country and international organisations when acting in the framework of international agreements concluded at national or European level for law enforcement and judicial cooperation with the Union or with its Member States. Such agreements have been concluded bilaterally between Member States and third countries or between the European Union, Europol and other EU agencies and third countries and international organisations. This exception should nevertheless be limited to trusted countries and international organizations that share the Union’s values.
Amendment 428 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The placing on the market, putting into service or use of certain AI systems intended to distort human behaviour, whereby physical or psychological harms are likely to occur, should be forbidden. SuchIn particular, AI systems that deploy subliminal components individualthat natural persons cannot perceive or, that exploit the vulnerabilities of children and people due to their age, physical or mental incapacities. They do soany groups,or that use purposefully manipulative techniques with the intention to materially distort the behaviour of a person and in a manner that causes or is likely to cause harm to that or another person or to their rights or to the values of the Union should be prohibited. The intention may not be presumed if the distortion of human behaviour results from factors external to the AI system which are outside of the control of the provider or the user. Research for legitimate purposes in relation to such AI systems should not be stifled by the prohibition, if such research does not amount to use of the AI system in human- machine relations that exposes natural persons to harm and such research is carried out in accordance with recognised ethical standards for scientific research.
Amendment 434 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) AI systems providing social scoring of natural persons for general purpose by public authorities or on their behalf may lead to discriminatory outcomes and the exclusion of certain groups. They may violate the right to dignity and non- discrimination and the values of equality and justice. Such AI systems evaluate or classify the trustworthiness of natural persons based on their social behaviour in multiple contexts or known or predicted personal or personality characteristics using trustworthiness, good citizenship, patriotism, deviancy, or any other such metric as a proxi. The social score obtained from such AI systems may lead to the detrimental or unfavourable treatment of natural persons or whole groups thereof in social contexts, which are unrelated to the context in which the data was originally generated or collected or to a detrimental treatment that is disproportionate or unjustified to the gravity of their social behaviour. This detrimental treatment can also be effected by providing undue and unjustified privileges to groups of people based on their social score. Such AI systems should be therefore prohibited.
Amendment 451 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The use of AI systems for ‘real- time’ remote biometric identification of natural persons in publicly accessible spaces for the purpose of law enforcement is considered particularly intrusive in the rights and freedoms of the concerned persons, to the extent that it may affect the private life of a large part of the population, evoke a feeling of constant surveillance and indirectly dissuade the exercise of the freedom of assembly and other fundamental rights. In addition, the immediacy of the impact and the limited opportunities for further checks or corrections in relation to the use of such systems operating in ‘real-time’ carry heightened risks for the rights and freedoms of the persons that are concerned by law enforcement activities. The use of those systems in publicly accessible places should therefore be prohibited.
Amendment 467 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
Amendment 473 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
Amendment 483 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
Amendment 490 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
Amendment 499 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
Amendment 512 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Any processing of biometric data and other personal data involved in the use of AI systems for biometric identification, other than in connection to the use of ‘real-time’ remote biometric identification systems in publicly accessible spaces for the purpose of law enforcement as regulated by this Regulation, including where those systems are used by competent authorities in publicly accessible spaces for other purposes than law enforcement, should continue to comply with all requirements resulting from Article 9(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 and Article 10 of Directive (EU) 2016/680, as applicable.
Amendment 527 #
2021/0106(COD)
(27) High-risk AI systems should only be placed on the Union market or put into service if they comply with certain mandatory requirements. Those requirements should ensure that high-risk AI systems available in the Union or whose output is otherwise used in the Union do not pose unacceptable risks to important Union public interests as recognised and protected by Union law. AI systems identified as high-risk should be limited to those that have a significant harmful impact on the health, safety and fundamental rights of persons in the Union or to Union values as enshrined in Article 2 TEU and such limitation minimises any potential restriction to international trade, if any.
Amendment 538 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) As regards stand-alone AI systems, meaning high-risk AI systems other than those that are safety components of products, or which are themselves products, it is appropriate to classify them as high-risk if, in the light of their intended purpose, they pose a high risk of harm to the health and, safety or the fundamental rights of persons or to Union values as enshrined in Article 2 TEU, taking into account both the severity of the possible harm and its probability of occurrence and they are used in a number of specifically pre-defined areas specified in the Regulation. The identification of those systems is based on the same methodology and criteria envisaged also for any future amendments of the list of high-risk AI systems. Such systems should be classified as high-risk only insofar as they are built and operated with biometric, biometrics- based, or personal data or they influence decisions of natural persons or make decisions or influence decisions affecting natural persons. This ensures that, when referencing AI systems in pre-defined areas of human activity, this Regulation does not inadvertently apply to AI systems that can have no impact on the health, safety, fundamental rights of natural persons or the values of the Union as enshrined in Article 2 TEU.
Amendment 554 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) As regards the management and operation of critical infrastructure, it is appropriate to classify as high-risk the AI systems intended to be used as safety components in the management and operation of road traffic and the supply of water, gas, heating and electricity, and internet, since their failure or malfunctioning may put at risk the life and health of persons at large scale and lead to appreciable disruptions in the ordinary conduct of social and economic activities.
Amendment 561 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) AI systems used in employment, workers management and access to self- employment, notably for the recruitment and selection of persons, for making decisions on promotion and termination and for personalised task allocation based on personal or biometric data, monitoring or evaluation of persons in work-related contractual relationships, should also be classified as high-risk, since those systems may appreciably impact future career prospects and livelihoods of these persons. Relevant work-related contractual relationships should involve employees and persons providing services through platforms as referred to in the Commission Work Programme 2021. Such persons should in principle not be considered users within the meaning of this Regulation. Throughout the recruitment process and in the evaluation, promotion, or retention of persons in work-related contractual relationships, such systems may perpetuate historical patterns of discrimination, for example against women, certain age groups, persons with disabilities, or persons of certain racial or ethnic origins or sexual orientation. AI systems used to monitor the performance and behaviour of these persons may also impact their rights to data protection and privacy.
Amendment 583 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) Actions by law enforcement authorities involving certain uses of AI systems are characterised by a significant degree of power imbalance and may lead to surveillance, arrest or deprivation of a natural person’s liberty as well as other adverse impacts on fundamental rights guaranteed in the Charter. In particular, if the AI system is not trained with high quality data, does not meet adequate requirements in terms of its accuracy or robustness, or is not properly designed and tested before being put on the market or otherwise put into service, it may single out people in a discriminatory or otherwise incorrect or unjust manner. Furthermore, the exercise of important procedural fundamental rights, such as the right to an effective remedy and to a fair trial as well as the right of defence and the presumption of innocence, could be hampered, in particular, where such AI systems are not sufficiently transparent, explainable and documented. It is therefore appropriate to classify as high-risk a number of AI systems intended to be used in the law enforcement context where accuracy, reliability and transparency is particularly important to avoid adverse impacts, retain public trust and ensure accountability and effective redress. In view of the nature of the activities in question and the risks relating thereto, those high-risk AI systems should include in particular AI systems intended to be used by law enforcement authorities for individual risk assessments, polygraphs and similar tools or to detect the emotional state of natural person, to detect ‘deep fakes’, for the evaluation of the reliability of evidence in criminal proceedings, for predicting the occurrence or reoccurrence of an actual or potential criminal offence based on profiling of natural persons, or assessing personality traits and characteristics or past criminal behaviour of natural persons or groups, for profiling in the course of detection, investigation or prosecution of criminal offences, as well as for crime analytics regarding natural persons. AI systems specifically intended to be used for administrative proceedings by tax and customs authorities should not be considered high-risk AI systems used by law enforcement authorities for the purposes of prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of criminal offences.
Amendment 602 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40 a (new)
Recital 40 a (new)
(40 a) When the “deep fake” content forms part of an evidently artistic, creative, or fictional cinematographic and analogous work, or when the “AI authors” generate content that undergoes human review and for the publication of which a natural or legal person established in the Union is liable or holds editorial responsibility, the AI systems should not be considered high-risk but should nevertheless be subject to adequate transparency requirements, where appropriate.
Amendment 606 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40 b (new)
Recital 40 b (new)
(40 b) Subliminal techniques are techniques that expose natural persons to sensorial stimuli that the natural persons cannot consciously perceive but that are assumed to register in the brain unconsciously, such as flashing images or text for fractions of a second or playing sounds outside the range of perceptible hearing. AI systems deploying such techniques should be prohibited, because these techniques are by their very nature intended to be manipulative. Nevertheless, exceptions are warranted for AI systems using subliminal techniques for research and therapeutical purposes, based on the consent of the natural persons that are being exposed to them. In such limited cases, the AI systems should be considered high-risk and comply with the requirements for high-risk AI systems as set forth in this Regulation.
Amendment 613 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) To mitigate the risks from high-risk AI systems placed or otherwise put into service on the Union market for users and affected persons, certain mandatory requirements should apply, taking into account the intended purpose of the use of the system and according to the risk management system to be established by the provider. These requirements should be objective-driven, fit to purpose, reasonable and effective, without adding undue regulatory burdens or costs on operators.
Amendment 663 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58
Recital 58
(58) Given the nature of AI systems and the risks to safety and fundamental rights possibly associated with their use, including as regard the need to ensure proper monitoring of the performance of an AI system in a real-life setting, it is appropriate to set specific responsibilities for users. Users should in particular use high-risk AI systems in accordance with the instructions of use and certain other obligations should be provided for with regard to monitoring of the functioning of the AI systems and with regard to record- keeping, as appropriate. Given the potential impact and the need for democratic oversight and scrutiny, users of high-risk AI systems that are public authorities or Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies should be required to conduct a fundamental rights impact assessment prior to commencing the use of a high-risk AI system should be required to register the use of any high- risk AI systems in a public database.
Amendment 688 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 65
Recital 65
(65) In order to carry out third-party conformity assessment for AI systems intended to be used for the remote biometric identification of personss when so required, notified bodies should be designated under this Regulation by the national competent authorities, provided they are compliant with a set of requirements, notably on independence, competence and absence of conflicts of interests.
Amendment 698 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 68
Recital 68
Amendment 720 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 71
Recital 71
(71) Artificial intelligence is a rapidly developing family of technologies that requires novel forms of regulatory oversight and a safe space for experimentation, while ensuring responsible innovation and integration of appropriate safeguards and risk mitigation measures. To ensure a legal framework that is innovation-friendly, future-proof and resilient to disruption, national competent authorities from one or more Member States should be encouraged to establish artificial intelligence regulatory sandboxes to facilitate the development and testing of innovative AI systems under strict regulatory oversight before these systems are placed on the market or otherwise put into service. Member States should ensure that the regulatory sandboxes have the adequate financial and human resources for their proper functioning.
Amendment 739 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 76
Recital 76
(76) In order to facilitate a smooth,ensure an effective and harmonised implementation of this Regulation a European Artificial Intelligence Board should be established. The Board should be responsible for a number of advisory tasks, including issuing opinions, recommendations, advice or guidance on matters related to the implementation of this Regulation, including on technical specifications or existing standards regarding the requirements established in this Regulation and providing advice to and assisting the Commission on specific questions related to artificial intelligence, to achieve a high level of trustworthiness and of protection of health, safety, fundamental rights and the Union values enshrined in Article 2 TEU across the Union with regards to artificial intelligence systems, to actively support Member States, Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies in matters pertaining to this Regulation, to reduce the fragmentation of the internal market, and to increase the uptake of artificial intelligence throughout the Union, an European Union Artificial Intelligence Office should be established. The AI Office should have legal personality, should act in full independence, and should be adequately funded and staffed. Member States should provide the strategic direction and control of the AI Office through the management board of the AI Office, alongside the Commission, the EDPS, and the FRA. An executive director should be responsible for the coordination of the AI Office’s operations and for the implementation of its work programme. Industry,start-ups and SMEs, and civil society should formally participate in the work of the AI Office through an advisory forum that should ensure varied stakeholder representation and should advise the AI Office on matters pertaining to this Regulation.
Amendment 759 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 81
Recital 81
(81) The development of AI systems other than high-risk AI systems in accordance with the requirements of this Regulation may lead to a larger uptake of trustworthy artificial intelligence in the Union. Providers of non-high-risk AI systems should be encouraged to create codes of conduct intended to foster the voluntary application of the mandatory requirements applicable to high-risk AI systems or risk-appropriate codes of conduct that sufficiently increase trust in the underlying technology that is not high-risk. Providers should also be encouraged to apply on a voluntary basis additional requirements related, for example, to environmental sustainability, accessibility to persons with disability, stakeholders’ participation in the design and development of AI systems, and diversity of the development teams. The Commission may develop initiatives, including of a sectorial nature, to facilitate the lowering of technical barriers hindering cross-border exchange of data for AI development, including on data access infrastructure, semantic and technical interoperability of different types of data.
Amendment 773 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 85
Recital 85
(85) In order to ensure that the regulatory framework can be adapted where necessary, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission to amend the techniques and approaches referred to in Annex I to define AI systems, the Union harmonisation legislation listed in Annex II, the high-risk AI systems listed in Annex III, the provisions regarding technical documentation listed in Annex IV, the content of the EU declaration of conformity in Annex V, the provisions regarding the conformity assessment procedures in Annex VI and VII and the provisions establishing the high-risk AI systems to which the conformity assessment procedure based on assessment of the quality management system and assessment of the technical documentation should apply. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including with industry, civil society, other stakeholders, and at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making58 . In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States’ experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. _________________ 58 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.
Amendment 803 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(e a) rules for the establishment and functioning of the European Union Artificial Intelligence Office;
Amendment 805 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(e b) measures in support of innovation, including the setting up of regulatory sandboxes, and measures to reduce the regulatory burden on SMEs and start-ups.
Amendment 883 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4
Article 2 – paragraph 4
4. This Regulation shall not apply to public authorities in a third country nor to international organisations falling within the scope of this Regulation pursuant to paragraph 1, where those authorities or organisations use AI systems in the framework of international agreements for law enforcement and judicial cooperation with the Union or with one or more Member States. and are subject of a decision of the Commission adopted in accordance with Article 36 of Directive (EU)2016/680 or Article 45 of Regulation 2016/679 (‘adequacy decision’) or are part of an international agreement concluded between the Union and that third country or international organisation pursuant to Article 218 TFEU adducing adequate safeguards with respect to the protection of privacy and fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals;
Amendment 902 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2 a Metaverse environments 1. This regulation shall apply, mutatis mutandis, to operators of AI systems operating in virtual environments that can be accessed by natural persons in the Union that fulfil all the following criteria (‘metaverse environments’): (i) they require natural persons to have a uniquely identifiable and permanent representation within the virtual environment that is legally and economically connected to them via an official identity document, a digital identity, a digital wallet, or equivalent; (ii) they are built for social and economic interaction on a large scale; (iii) they allow natural persons to behave and interact virtually in manners that are consistent with their real-world behaviours and interactions and that can be analysed to infer real-world characteristics, including personal data; (iv) they allow natural persons to engage in real-world financial transactions, including through blockchain-backed digital currencies and non-fungible tokens; (v) they allow for such interactions between natural persons as to make possible risks to the health, safety, or fundamental rights of natural persons or to bring prejudice to the values of the Union as enshrined in Article 2 TEU.
Amendment 1028 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 33 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 33 a (new)
(33 a) ‘subliminal techniques’ means techniques that use sensorial stimuli such as images, text, or sounds, that are below the limits of conscious human sensorial perception;
Amendment 1047 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 35 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 35 a (new)
(35 a) ‘remote biometric categorisation system’ means a biometric categorisation system capable of categorising natural persons at a distance;
Amendment 1051 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 36
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 36
(36) ‘remote biometric identification system’ means an AI system for the purpose of identifying natural persons at a distance through the comparison of a person’s biometric data with the biometric data contained in a reference database, and without prior knowledge of the user of the AI system whether the person will be present and can be identified , , excluding authentification and verification systems whose sole purpose is to confirm, based on prior consent, that a specific natural person is the person he or she claims to be or to confirm the identity of a natural person for the sole purpose of having access to a service, a device or premises;
Amendment 1078 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 42
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 42
(42) ‘national supervisory authority’ means the authority to which a Member State assigns the responsibility for the implementation and application of this Regulation, for coordinating the activities entrusted to that Member State, for acting as the single contact point for the Commission, and for representing the Member State atin the European Artificial Intelligence Boardmanagement board of the AI Office;
Amendment 1163 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the placing on the market, putting into service or use of an AI system that deploys subliminal techniques beyond a person’s consciousness in order to materially distort a person’s behaviour in a manner that causes or is likely to cause that person or ano, with the exception of AI systems using such techniques for scientific research and for approved therapeutical purposes on the basis of explicit consent of the natural persons that are exposed to them, which systems shall be classified as high risk for ther person physical or psychological harmurposes of this Regulation;
Amendment 1172 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Amendment 1185 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the placing on the market, putting into service or use of an AI system that exploits any of the vulnerabilities of a specific group of persons due to their age, physical or mental disability, in order to materially distort the behaviour of a person pertaining to that group in a manner that causes or is likely to cause that person or another person physical or psychological harm;
Amendment 1197 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
(c) the placing on the market, putting into service or use of AI systems by public authorities or on their behalf for the evaluation or classification of the trustworthiness of natural persons over a certainn extended period of time based on their social behaviour or known or predicted personal or personality characteristics, (social scoring),with the social score leading to either or both of the following:
Amendment 1208 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
(i) detrimental or unfavourable treatment of certain natural persons or whole groups thereof in social contexts whichthat are unrelated to the contexts in which the data was originally generated or collected;
Amendment 1220 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii a (new)
(ii a) privileged treatment of certain natural persons or whole groups thereof in social contexts that are unrelated to the contexts in which the data was originally generated or collected;
Amendment 1233 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d – introductory part
(d) the use of ‘real-time’ remote biometric identification systems in publicly accessible spaces for the purpose of law enforcement, unless and in as far as such use is strictly necessary for one of the following objectives:
Amendment 1253 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i
Amendment 1263 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d – point ii
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d – point ii
Amendment 1273 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iii
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iii
Amendment 1348 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1357 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 1359 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 1362 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 1364 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1376 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 1381 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Amendment 1435 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. In addition to the high-risk AI systems referred to in paragraph 1, AI systems referred to in Annex III shall also be considered high-risk, with the exception of those AI systems that are not safety components of a product and that fulfil both of the following conditions: (a) they are not developed with and do not use biometric data, biometrics-based data, or personal data as inputs; (b) they are not intended to influence decisions of natural persons or to make decisions or to assist in the making of decisions affecting natural persons.
Amendment 1558 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. H1. Operators of high-risk AI systems shall comply with the requirements established in this Chapter.
Amendment 1559 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 1572 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. A risk management system shall be established, implemented, documented and maintained in relation to high-risk AI systems. The risk management system can be integrated into, or a part of, already existing risk management procedures insofar as it fulfils the requirements of this article.
Amendment 1584 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) identification and analysis of the known and reasonably foreseeable risks associated with each high-risk AI system with respect to health, safety, fundamental rights, and the values of the Union as enshrined in Article 2 TEU;
Amendment 1614 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. The risk management measures referred to in paragraph 2, point (d) shall be such that any relevant residual risk associated with each hazard as well as the overall residual risk of the high-risk AI systems is judged acceptable, provided that the high- risk AI system is used in accordance with its intended purpose or under conditions of reasonably foreseeable misuse. Those residual risks shall be communicated to the user.
Amendment 1629 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) provision of adequate information pursuant to Article 13, in particular as regards the risks referred to in paragraph 2, point (a) and (b) of this Article, and, where appropriate, training to users.
Amendment 1659 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 8
Article 9 – paragraph 8
8. When implementing the risk management system described in paragraphs 1 to 7, specific consideration shall be given to whether the high-risk AI system is likely to be accessed by or have an impact on children or natural persons suffering from disabilities that render them legally unable to give their consent.
Amendment 1706 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) the identification of relevanyt possible data gaps or shortcomings, and how those gaps and shortcomings can be addressed.
Amendment 1754 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The technical documentation shall be drawn up in such a way to demonstrate that the high-risk AI system complies with the requirements set out in this Chapter and provide national competent authorities and notified bodies with all the necessary information to assess the compliance of the AI system with those requirements. It shall contain, at a minimum, the elements set out in Annex IV or equivalent documentation meeting the same objectives, subject to the approval of the competent authority.
Amendment 1759 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. Where a high-risk AI system related to a product, to which the legal acts listed in Annex II, section A apply, is placed on the market or put into service one single technical documentation shall be drawn up containing all the information set out in Annex IVparagraph 1 as well as the information required under those legal acts.
Amendment 1967 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – title
Article 23 – title
Cooperation with competent authorities, the AI Office and the Commission
Amendment 1970 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Providers of high-risk AI systems and where applicable, users shall, upon request by a national competent authority, provide that authority or where applicable, by the AI Office or the Commission, provide them with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the high- risk AI system with the requirements set out in Chapter 2 of this Title, in an official Union language determined by the Member State concerned. Upon a reasoned request from a national competent authority, providers shall also give that authority access to the logs automatically generated by the high- risk AI system, to the extent such logs are under their control by virtue of a contractual arrangement with the user or otherwise by law.
Amendment 1974 #
2021/0106(COD)
Upon a reasoned request by a national competent authority or, where applicable, by the Commission, providers and, where applicable, users shall also give the requesting national competent authority or the Commission, as applicable, access to the logs automatically generated by the high-risk AI system, to the extent such logs are under their control by virtue of a contractual arrangement with the user or otherwise by law. The national competent authorities or, where applicable, the Commission, shall keep confidential all trade secrets contained in the information received, in accordance with Article 70(2).
Amendment 2012 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2
Article 27 – paragraph 2
2. Where a distributor considers or has reason to consider that a high-risk AI system is not in conformity with the requirements set out in Chapter 2 of this Title, it shall not make the high-risk AI system available on the market until that system has been brought into conformity with those requirements. Furthermore, where the system presents a risk within the meaning of Article 65(1), the distributor shall inform the market surveillance authority and the provider or the importer of the system, as applicable, to that effect.
Amendment 2019 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 5
Article 27 – paragraph 5
5. Upon a reasoned request from a national competent authority, distributors of high-risk AI systems shall provide that authority with all the information and documentation in its possession or available to it, in accordance with the obligations of distributors as outlined by this Regulation, that are necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a high-risk system with the requirements set out in Chapter 2 of this Title. Distributors shall also cooperate with that national competent authority on any action taken by that authority.
Amendment 2033 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 28 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Providers that initially placed the high-risk AI system on the market or put it into service shall cooperate closely with distributors, importers, users, or other third-parties to supply them with the necessary information or documentation in their possession that is required for the fulfilment of the obligations set out in this Regulation, in particular at the moment when such distributors, importers, users or other third-parties become the new providers as determined in paragraph 1 and the initial providers are no longer considered a provider for the purposes of this Regulation as determined in paragraph 2.
Amendment 2040 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1
1. Users of high-risk AI systems shall use such systems and implement human oversight in accordance with the instructions of use accompanying the systems, pursuant to paragraphs 2 and 5.
Amendment 2050 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 3
Article 29 – paragraph 3
3. Without prejudice to paragraph 1, to the extent the user exercises control over the input data, that user shall ensure that input data is relevant in view of the intended purpose of the high-risk AI system. To the extent the user exercises control over the high-risk AI system, that user shall also ensure that relevant and appropriate robustness and cybersecurity measures are in place and are regularly adjusted or updated.
Amendment 2062 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Users of high-risk AI systems that are public authorities or Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies shall conduct a fundamental rights impact assessment prior to commencing the use of a high-risk AI system;
Amendment 2125 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 40 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Commission shall issue standardisation requests covering all essential requirements of this Regulation in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation 1025/2012 no later than 6 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 2131 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 1
Article 41 – paragraph 1
1. Where harmonised standards referred to in Article 40 do not exist or where the Commission considers that the relevant harmonised standards are insufficient or that there is a need to address specific safety or fundamental right concerns, the Commission may, by means of implementing acts, adopt common specifications in respect of the requirements set out in Chapter 2 of this Titleshall issue a standardisation request to one or several of the European standardization organizations in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation 1025/2012 and may, by means of implementing acts, adopt common specifications in respect of the requirements set out in Chapter 2 of this Title, which shall only be valid until the requested harmonised standards have been elaborated and published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 74(2).
Amendment 2139 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 2
Article 41 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission, when preparing the common specifications referred to in paragraph 1, shall gather the views of relevant stakeholders, including industry, start-ups, and SMEs, and of relevant bodies or expert groups established under relevant sectorial Union law.
Amendment 2293 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 1
Article 53 – paragraph 1
Amendment 2298 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 53 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. AI regulatory sandboxes established by one or more Member States, by local, regional, or national competent authorities, by the Commission or by the European Data Protection Supervisor shall provide a controlled environment that facilitates the development, testing and validation of innovative AI systems for a limited time before their placement on the market or putting into service pursuant to a specific plan. This shall take place under the direct supervision and guidance by the competent authorities with a view to ensuring compliance with the requirements of this Regulation and, where relevant, other Union and Member States legislation supervised within the sandbox.
Amendment 2330 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 5
Article 53 – paragraph 5
5. Member States’National competent authorities that have established AI regulatory sandboxes shall coordinate their activities and cooperate within the framework of the European Artificial Intelligence BoardAI Office. They shall submit annual reports to the BoardAI Office and the Commission on the results ofrom the implementation of those scheme, including good practices, incidents, lessons learnt and recommendations on their setup and, where relevant, on the application of this Regulation and other Union legislation supervised within the sandbox. Those reports or abstracts thereof shall be made available to the public in order to further enable innovation in the Union.
Amendment 2333 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 53 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Regulatory sandboxes shall allow and facilitate the testing of possible adaptations of the regulatory framework governing artificial intelligence in order to enhance innovation or reduce compliance costs, without prejudice to the provisions of this Regulation or to the health, safety, fundamental rights of natural persons or to the values of the Union as enshrined in Article 2 TEU. The results and lessons learned from such tests shall be submitted to the AI Office and the Commission.
Amendment 2334 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 6
Article 53 – paragraph 6
6. The modalities and the conditions of the operation of the AI regulatory sandboxes, including the eligibility criteria and the procedure for the application, selection, participation and exiting from the sandbox, and the rights and obligations of the participants shall be set out in implementing acts. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 74(2). no later than 12 months following the entry into force of this Regulation and shall ensure, inter alia: (a) that they allow start-ups to use their participation in the sandbox in order to fulfil, in a guided environment with significantly reduced costs, the conformity assessment obligations of this Regulation or the voluntary application of the codes of conduct referred to in Article 69; (b) that adequate resources are dedicated to the establishment and functioning of the regulatory sandboxes so that the regulatory sandboxes can ensure broad access and keep up with demand for participation without creating disincentivising backlogs or delays; (c)that procedures, processes, and bureaucratic requirements for application, selection, participation, and exiting the sandbox are simple, easily intelligible, clearly communicated, and streamlined so as to facilitate the participation of startups with limited legal and bureaucratic capacities; (d) that procedures, processes, and bureaucratic requirements for application, selection, participation, and exiting the sandbox are streamlined across the Union and that participation in a regulatory sandbox established by a Member State by virtue of its obligation in paragraph 1 or by the Commission is uniformly recognised and carries the same legal effects across the Union.
Amendment 2341 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 53 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. The Commission shall draw up guidelines for the proper establishment, development, implementation, functioning, and supervision of regulatory sandboxes.
Amendment 2347 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 54 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In the AI regulatory sandbox personal data lawfully collected for other purposes shall be processed for the purposes of developing and testing certain innovative AI systems in the sandbox underwhen all of the following conditions are met:
Amendment 2352 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 54 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) the prevention, investigation, detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties, including the safeguarding against and the prevention of threats to public security, under the control and responsibility of the competent authorities. The processing shall be based on Member State or Union law;
Amendment 2365 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 1 – point j
Article 54 – paragraph 1 – point j
(j) a short summary of the AI project developed in the sandbox, its objectives, hypotheses and expected results, and non- confidential testing results, is published on the website of the competent authorities.
Amendment 2392 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title VI – Chapter 1 – title
Title VI – Chapter 1 – title
1 European Artificial Intelligence BoardOffice
Amendment 2394 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – title
Article 56 – title
Establishment of the European Artificial Intelligence BoardOffice
Amendment 2397 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 1
Article 56 – paragraph 1
Amendment 2404 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 2
Article 56 – paragraph 2
Amendment 2421 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 a (new)
Article 56 a (new)
Article 56 a SECTION 1:General provisions An independent ‘European Artificial Intelligence Office’ (the ‘AI Office’) is hereby established. The European Union Artificial Intelligence Office shall bean Office of the Union, shall have legal personality, and shall be adequately funded and staffed. The Office shall enjoy in all the Member States the most extensive legal capacity accorded to legal persons under their laws. Or.
Amendment 2422 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 b (new)
Article 56 b (new)
Article 56 b Mandate 1. The AI Office shall carry out the tasks assigned to it under this Regulation for the purpose of achieving a high level of trustworthiness and of protection of health, safety, fundamental rights and the Union values enshrined in Article 2 TEU across the Union with regards to artificial intelligence systems, including by actively supporting Member States, Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies in matters pertaining to this Regulation. The AI Office shall act as a reference point for advice and expertise on artificial intelligence for Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies, for Member States and their national supervisory authorities, as well as for other relevant Union stakeholders. 2. The AI Office shall contribute to reducing the fragmentation of the internal market and to increasing the uptake of artificial intelligence throughout the Union by carrying out the tasks assigned to it under this Regulation. 3. When carrying out its tasks, the AI Office shall act independently while avoiding the duplication of Member State activities and taking into consideration Member State competences. 4. The AI Office shall organise consultations with stakeholders twice a year to assess the evolution of trends in technology, issues related to the implementation and the effectiveness of this Regulation, regulatory gaps or loopholes observed in practice. Such stakeholders shall include representatives from industry, start-ups and SMEs, civil society organisations, such as NGOs, consumer associations, the social partners and academia. 5. The AI Office may consult national authorities, such as national equality bodies, where the issues discussed are of relevance for them. The AI Office may also consult, where appropriate, external experts and observers and interested third parties, including stakeholders such as those referred to in paragraph 5, and may hold exchanges with them. 6. The AI Office shall cooperate with Union institutions, bodies, offices, agencies and advisory groups and shall make the results of that cooperation publicly available.
Amendment 2423 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 c (new)
Article 56 c (new)
Article 56 c Accountability, transparency, and independence 1. The AI Office shall be accountable to the European Parliament and to the Council in accordance with this Regulation. 2. The AI Office shall develop good administrative practices in order to ensure the highest possible level of transparency concerning its activities. Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 shall apply to documents held by the AI Office. 3. The AI Office shall fulfil its tasks in complete independence.
Amendment 2424 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 d (new)
Article 56 d (new)
Article 56 d Administrative and management structure 1. The administrative and management structure of the AI Office shall comprise: (a) a management board (b) an executive director (c) an advisory forum (d) where appropriate, other advisory bodies established by the management board to support the AI Office in technical or scientific matters related to this Regulation.
Amendment 2425 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 e (new)
Article 56 e (new)
Article 56 e Objectives 1. The AI Office shall: (a) contribute to the uptake of artificial intelligence in the Union, including through supporting innovation and the development of regulatory sandboxes provided for in this Regulation; (b) contribute to a high level of trustworthiness and of protection of health, safety, fundamental rights and the Union values enshrined in Article 2 TEU with regard to artificial intelligence systems in the Union; (c) contribute to the effective cooperation of the national supervisory authorities and the Commission with regard to matters covered by this Regulation; (d) provide forecasts, guidance, and analysis to the Commission, Member States, and to the national supervisory authorities and other competent authorities on emerging issues across the internal market with regard to matters covered by this Regulation and related issues; (e) contribute to the effective and consistent application of this Regulation and assist Member States, the national supervisory authorities, and the Commission in this regard; (f) contribute to the effective cooperation with the competent authorities of third countries and with international organisations; (g) contribute to the development, promotion, and adoption of harmonized standards, common specifications, common benchmarking standards, and voluntary codes of conduct; (h) contribute to the effective and consistent enforcement of this Regulation throughout the Union, including by issuing binding decisions with regard to cases involving two or more Member States asset out in Article 59b.
Amendment 2427 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57
Article 57
Amendment 2471 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 a (new)
Article 57 a (new)
Article 57 a Composition of the management board 1. The management board shall be composed of one representative of each Member State, the Commission, and the European Data Protection Supervisor, and the Fundamental Rights Agency. Each Member State and the Commission shall have one vote. The EDPS and the FRA shall not have voting rights. 2. Each member of the management board shall have an alternate. That alternate shall represent the member in the member’s absence. 3. The Commission and the Member States shall aim to achieve gender balance on the management board. 4. The list of the members and alternate members of the management board shall be made public and shall be updated by the AI Office on its web site. 5. The term of office of the members of the management board and their alternates shall be four years. That term shall be renewable once.
Amendment 2472 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 b (new)
Article 57 b (new)
Amendment 2473 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 c (new)
Article 57 c (new)
Amendment 2474 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 c (new)
Article 57 c (new)
Article 57 c Chair of the management board 1. The management board shall elect a Chair and a deputy Chair from among its voting members by simple majority. The term of office of the Chair and of the deputy Chair shall be three years. The terms of the Chair and of the deputy Chair may be renewed once. The Deputy Chair shall replace the Chair ex officio if the Chair is unable to attend to his or her duties.
Amendment 2475 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 d (new)
Article 57 d (new)
Article 57 d Voting rules of the management board 1. The management board shall take its decisions by a majority of its members, unless otherwise provided for in this Regulation. 2. A majority of two-thirds of the members of the management board shall be required for the adoption of the single programming document and of the annual budget and for the appointment, extension of the term of office or removal of the executive director. 3. Each member shall have one vote. In the absence of a member, their alternate shall be entitled to exercise the member’s right to vote. 4. The Chair of the management board shall take part in the voting. 5. The executive director shall not take part in the voting. 6. The management board’s rules of procedure shall establish more detailed voting arrangements, in particular the circumstances in which a member may act on behalf of another member.
Amendment 2477 #
Amendment 2486 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 2493 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) issue opinions, recommendations or written contributions on matters related to the implementation of this Regulation;
Amendment 2494 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
(a b) examine, on its own initiative or on request of its management board, any question covering the application of this Regulation and issue guidelines, recommendations and best practices with a view to ensuring the consistent implementation of this Regulation;
Amendment 2495 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point a c (new)
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point a c (new)
(a c) provide the Commission, in the cases referred to in Article 68a (1)(a) and(1)(b), with all the available information at its disposal, including market studies, impact assessments, and analyses referred to in paragraph (f) of this article, to prepare the decision for triggering the Commission's intervention and opening of proceedings pursuant to Article 68a;
Amendment 2496 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point a d (new)
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point a d (new)
(a d) assist Member States in developing the organizational and technical expertise required for the implementation of this Regulation;
Amendment 2497 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) contribute to uniform administrative practices in the Member States, including for the functioning of regulatory sandboxes referred to in Article 53by assisting Member States, the Commission, and, where applicable, other authorities in the establishment, development, and functioning of regulatory sandboxes referred to in Article 53, including by providing input and support in drafting the delegated acts referred to in Article 53(6);
Amendment 2501 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) Support innovation by coordinating the exchange of information and good practices and by facilitating the cooperation among regulatory sandboxes established according to Article 53 and by making available on its website the information referred to in Article 53 (5).
Amendment 2502 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
(c) issue opinions, recommendations or, written contributions, or studies on matters related to the implementation of this Regulation,technical specifications or existing standards regarding the requirements set out in Title III, Chapter 2 and on the use of harmonised standards or common specifications referred to in paArticular les 40and 41;
Amendment 2505 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
Amendment 2506 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
Amendment 2507 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii
Amendment 2516 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) support the Commission and the Member States in the preparation of guidance documents, including the guidelines concerning the setting of administrative fines referred to in Article 71;
Amendment 2519 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
(c b) encourage, facilitate and support the drawing up of risk-commensurate codes of conduct intended to foster the voluntary application to AI systems of those codes of conduct in close cooperation with industry and other relevant stakeholders in accordance with Article 69;
Amendment 2523 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c c (new)
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c c (new)
(c c) carry out periodic in-depth horizon-scanning, foresight, and market monitoring exercises to analyse trends and emerging issues in respect of this Regulation, with a particular focus on emerging technologies and their interaction with artificial intelligence, European global competitiveness in artificial intelligence, the uptake of artificial intelligence technologies, the development of digital skills, and emerging systemic threats related to artificial intelligence, including those referred to in Article 68a (1)(a) and (1)(b);
Amendment 2528 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c d (new)
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c d (new)
(c d) cooperate with the European Data Protection Board and with the FRA to provide guidance in relation to the respect of fundamental rights, in particular the right to non-discrimination and to equal treatment, the right to privacy and the protection of personal data;
Amendment 2534 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c e (new)
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c e (new)
(c e) promote public awareness and understanding of the benefits, risks, rules and safeguards and rights in relation to the use of AI systems;
Amendment 2538 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c f (new)
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c f (new)
(c f) promote the cooperation and effective bilateral and multilateral exchange of information and best practices between the national supervisory authorities;
Amendment 2540 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c g (new)
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c g (new)
(c g) facilitate cooperation between the supervisory authorities of Member States and other supervisory authorities that might be responsible for the enforcement of this Regulation;
Amendment 2543 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c h (new)
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c h (new)
(c h) support capacity and expertise building in supervisory authorities that are responsible for the enforcement of this Regulation;
Amendment 2544 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c i (new)
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c i (new)
(c i) advise the Commission on the possible amendment of the Annexes by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 73, in particular the annex listing high-risk AI systems;
Amendment 2545 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c j (new)
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c j (new)
(c j) ensure that the national supervisory authorities actively cooperate in the implementation of this Regulation;
Amendment 2546 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c k (new)
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c k (new)
(c k) adopt binding decisions for national competent authorities in cases of serious disagreements pursuant to article 59a (5);
Amendment 2547 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c l (new)
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c l (new)
(c l) promote the development of a common European approach to benchmarking by cooperating with national metrology and benchmarking authorities and by issuing opinions, recommendations, written contributions, or studies with a view to ensure consistent and harmonised European benchmarking standards;
Amendment 2548 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c m (new)
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c m (new)
(c m) provide guidance in relation to children’s rights, applicable law and minimum standards to meet the objectives of this Regulation that pertain to children;
Amendment 2549 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c n (new)
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c n (new)
(c n) promote and support the accessible development and use of artificial intelligence systems, in accordance with the provisions of Directive (EU) 2019/882;
Amendment 2552 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 a (new)
Article 58 a (new)
Amendment 2555 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 b (new)
Article 58 b (new)
Amendment 2581 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 59 – paragraph 5
Article 59 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall report to the Commission on an annual basis on the status of the financial and human resources of the national competent authorities with an assessment of their adequacy. The Commission shall transmit that information to the BoardAI Office for discussion and possible recommendations.
Amendment 2597 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 59 a (new)
Article 59 a (new)
Article 59 a Cooperation mechanism between national supervisory authorities in cases involving two or more Member States 1. Each national supervisory authority shall perform its tasks and powers conferred on in accordance with this Regulation on the territory of its own Member State. 2. In the event of a case involving two or more national supervisory authorities, the national supervisory authority of the Member State where the provider or the user of the concerned AI system is established or where the authorised representative is appointed shall be considered to be the lead national supervisory authority. 3. In the cases referred to in paragraph 2,the relevant national supervisory authorities shall cooperate and exchange all relevant information in due time. National supervisory authorities shall cooperate in order to reach a consensus. 4. In the case of a serious disagreement between two or more national supervisory authorities, the national supervisory authorities shall notify the AI Office and communicate without delay all relevant information related to the case to the AI Office. 5. The AI Office shall, within three months of receipt of the notification referred to in paragraph 4, issue a binding decision to the national supervisory authorities.
Amendment 2688 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 64 – paragraph 2
Article 64 – paragraph 2
2. Where necessary to assess the conformity of the high-risk AI system with the requirements set out in Title III, Chapter 2, after all other reasonable ways to verify conformity have been exhausted and have proven to be insufficient, and upon a reasoned request, the market surveillance authorities or, where applicable, the Commission, shall be granted access to the source code of the AI system. Such access shall be subject to existing Union law on the protection of intellectual property and trade secrets.
Amendment 2723 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 3
Article 65 – paragraph 3
3. Where the market surveillance authority considers that non-compliance is not restricted to its national territory, it shall inform the Commission, the AI Office and the other Member States of the results of the evaluation and of the actions which it has required the operator to take.
Amendment 2748 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 67 – paragraph 1
Article 67 – paragraph 1
1. Where, having performed an evaluation under Article 65, the market surveillance authority of a Member State finds that although an AI system is in compliance with this Regulation, it presents a risk to the health or safety of persons, or to the compliance with obligations under Union or national law intended to protect fundamental rights or to other aspects of public interest protection, it shall require the relevant operator to take all appropriate measures to ensure that the AI system concerned, when placed on the market or put into service, no longer presents that risk, to withdraw the AI system from the market or to recall it within a reasonable period, commensurate with the nature of the risk, as it may prescribe.
Amendment 2753 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 67 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 67 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 2755 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 67 – paragraph 3
Article 67 – paragraph 3
3. The Member State shall immediately inform the Commission, the AI Office, and the other Member States. That information shall include all available details, in particular the data necessary for the identification of the AI system concerned, the origin and the supply chain of the AI system, the nature of the risk involved and the nature and duration of the national measures taken.
Amendment 2790 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 2
Article 69 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission and the BoardAI Office shall encourage and facilitate the drawing up of codes of conduct intended to foster the voluntary application to AI systems of requirements related for example to environmental sustainability, accessibility for persons with a disability, stakeholders participation in the design and development of the AI systems and diversity of development teams on the basis of clear objectives and key performance indicators to measure the achievement of those objectives.
Amendment 2792 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 4
Article 69 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission and the BoardAI Office shall take into account the specific interests and needs of the small-scale providers and start-ups when encouraging and facilitating the drawing up of codes of conduct.
Amendment 2798 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 70 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. NThe Commission, the AI Office, national competent authorities and notified bodies involved in the application of this Regulation shall respect the confidentiality of information and data obtained in carrying out their tasks and activities in such a manner as to protect, in particular:
Amendment 2820 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 1
Article 71 – paragraph 1
1. In compliance with the terms and conditions laid down in this Regulation, Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties, including administrative fines, applicable to infringements of this Regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are properly and effectively implemented. The penalties provided for shall be effective, proportionate, and dissuasive. They shall take into particular account the interests and size of small-scale providers and start- ups and their economic viability.
Amendment 2831 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 71 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The following infringementsNon-compliance with the prohibition of the artificial intelligence practices referred to in Article 5 shall be subject to administrative fines of up to 30 000 000 EUR or, if the offender is a company, up to 6 % of its total worldwide annual turnover for the preceding financial year, whichever is higher:;
Amendment 2839 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 71 – paragraph 3 – point a
Amendment 2842 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 71 – paragraph 3 – point b
Amendment 2845 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 71 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Non-compliance of the AI system with the requirements laid down in Article 10 shall be subject to administrative fines of up to 20 000 000 EUR or, if the offender is a company, up to 4 % of its total worldwide annual turnover for the preceding financial year, whichever is higher.
Amendment 2853 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 4
Article 71 – paragraph 4
4. The nNon-compliance of the AI system with any requirements or obligations under this Regulation, other than those laid down in Articles 5 and 10, shall be subject to administrative fines of up to 210 000 000 EUR or, if the offender is a company, up to 42 % of its total worldwide annual turnover for the preceding financial year, whichever is higher.
Amendment 2876 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 7
Article 71 – paragraph 7
7. Each Member State shall lay down rules on whether and to what extent administrative fines mayto be imposed on public authorities and bodies established in that Member State, with a view to ensure compliance with this Regulation.
Amendment 2895 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 72 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The following infringementsNon-compliance with the prohibition of the artificial intelligence practices referred to in Article 5 shall be subject to administrative fines of up to 51.000 000 EUR:;
Amendment 2901 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 72 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 2904 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 72 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 2906 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 72 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. non-compliance of the AI system with the requirements laid down in Article 10 shall be subject to administrative fines of up to 500 000 EUR.
Amendment 2910 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 3
Article 72 – paragraph 3
3. The non-compliance of the AI system with any requirements or obligations under this Regulation, other than those laid down in Articles 5 and 10, shall be subject to administrative fines of up to 25300 000 EUR.
Amendment 2925 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 73 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 73 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Prior to adopting a delegated act pursuant to Article 4, Article 7(1), Article 11(3), Article 43(5) and (6), and Article48(5) the Commission shall consult the AI Office.
Amendment 2926 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 73 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 73 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Amendment 2928 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 73 – paragraph 4
Article 73 – paragraph 4
4. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to, the Council, and the AI Office.
Amendment 2942 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 82 a (new)
Article 82 a (new)
Article 82 a Sound regulation In taking into account the requirements of this Regulation pursuant to the Amendments in Articles 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, and 82, the Commission shall conduct an analysis and consult relevant stakeholders to determine potential gaps as well as overlaps between existing sectoral legislation and the provisions of this Regulation in order to avoid duplication, overregulation, and the creation of loopholes.
Amendment 2946 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 83 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 83 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. This Regulation shall not apply toOperators of the AI systems which are components of the large-scale IT systems established by the legal acts listed in Annex IX that have been placed on the market or put into service before [12 months after the date of application of this Regulation referred to in Article 85(2)], unless the replacement or amendment of those legal acts leads to a significant change in the design or intended purpose of the AI system or AI systems concerned shall take the necessary steps to comply with the requirements of the present Regulation within 4 years of its entry into force.
Amendment 2952 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 83 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 83 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The requirements laid down in this Regulation shall be taken into account, where applicable, in the evaluation of each large-scale IT systems established by the legal acts listed in Annex IX to be undertaken as provided for in those respective acts and whenever those legal acts are replaced or amended.
Amendment 2957 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 83 – paragraph 2
Article 83 – paragraph 2
2. This Regulation shall apply to theOperators of high-risk AI systems, other than the ones referred to in paragraph 1, that have been placed on the market or put into service before [date of application of this Regulation referred to in Article 85(2)], only if, from that date, those systems are subject to significant changes shall take the necessary steps to comply with the requirements of the present Regulation within 2 years of its entry into force or at the time when such systems are subject to a substantial modification in their design or intended purpose.
Amendment 2970 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 1
Article 84 – paragraph 1
1. TIn consultation with the AI Office, the Commissions shall assess the need for amendment of the list in Annex III once a year following the entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 2976 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 84 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) the state of penalties, and notably administrative fines as referred to in Article 71(1), applied by Member States to infringements of the provisions of this Regulation.
Amendment 2977 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 84 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(b a) the state of the development of harmonised standards and common specifications for Artificial Intelligence;
Amendment 2981 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 4
Article 84 – paragraph 4
4. Within [threone years after the date of application of this Regulation referred to in Article 85(2)] and every fourtwo years thereafter, the Commission shall evaluate the impact and effectiveness of codes of conduct to foster the application of the requirements set out in Title III, Chapter 2 and possibly other additional requirements for AI systems other than high-risk AI systems.
Amendment 2983 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 5
Article 84 – paragraph 5
5. For the purpose of paragraphs 1 to 4 the BoardAI Office, the Member States and national competent authorities shall provide the Commission with information on its request.
Amendment 2989 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 6
Article 84 – paragraph 6
6. In carrying out the evaluations and reviews referred to in paragraphs 1 to 4 the Commission shall take into account the positions and findings of the BoardAI Office, of the European Parliament, of the Council, and of other relevant bodies or sources.
Amendment 3047 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 1 – introductory part
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 1 – introductory part
1. 1.Biometric identification and categorisation of natural persons:and biometrics-based systems: (a) AI systems intended to be used for the ‘real-time’ and ‘post’ remote biometric identification of natural persons; (b) AI systems intended to be used for the remote biometric categorisation of natural persons in publicly-accessible spaces; (c) AI systems intended to be used for emotion recognition in natural persons;
Amendment 3110 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
(a) AI systems intended to be used forin recruitment or selection of natural persons, notably for advertising vacancies, screening or filtering applications, or evaluating candidates in the course of interviews or tests;
Amendment 3117 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
(b) AI systems intended to be used for making decisions or to assist in making decisions on promotion and termination of work-related contractual relationships,; for personalized task allocation based on biometrics, biometrics-based, or personal data; and for monitoring and evaluating performance and behaviour of natural persons in such relationships.
Amendment 3125 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
(a) AI systems intended to be used by public authorities or on behalf of public authorities to evaluate the eligibility of natural persons for public assistance benefits and services, as well as to grant, reduce, revoke, increase, or reclaim such benefits and services;
Amendment 3163 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
(b) AI systems intended to be used by law enforcement authorities or on behalf of law enforcement authorities as polygraphs and similar tools or to detect the emotional state of a natural person;
Amendment 3166 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point c
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point c
(c) AI systems intended to be used by law enforcement authorities or on behalf of law enforcement authorities to detect deep fakes as referred to in article 52(3);
Amendment 3169 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point d
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point d
(d) AI systems intended to be used by law enforcement authorities or on behalf of law enforcement authorities for evaluation of the reliability of evidence in the course of investigation or prosecution of criminal offences;
Amendment 3182 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point f
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point f
(f) AI systems intended to be used by law enforcement authorities or on behalf of law enforcement authorities for profiling of natural persons as referred to in Article 3(4) of Directive (EU) 2016/680 in the course of detection, investigation or prosecution of criminal offences;
Amendment 3196 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
(a) AI systems intended to be used by competent public authorities or on their behalf as polygraphs and similar tools or to detect the emotional state of a natural person;
Amendment 3204 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
(b) AI systems intended to be used by competent public authorities or on their behalf to assess a risk, including a security risk, a risk of irregular immigration, or a health risk, posed by a natural person who intends to enter or has entered into the territory of a Member State;
Amendment 3208 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point c
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point c
(c) AI systems intended to be used by competent public authorities or on their behalf for the verification of the authenticity of travel documents and supporting documentation of natural persons and detect non-authentic documents by checking their security features;
Amendment 3213 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d
(d) AI systems intended to be used by competent public authorities or on their behalf or to assist competent public authorities forin the examination of applications for asylum, visa and residence permits and associated complaints with regard to the eligibility of the natural persons applying for a status.
Amendment 3230 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a
(a) AI systems intended to be used by a judicial authority or administrative body or on their behalf or to assist a judicial authority or administrative body in researching and interpreting facts andor the law and in applying the law to a concrete set of facts.
Amendment 3235 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a a (new)
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a a (new)
(a a) AI systems used by political parties, political candidates, public authorities, or on their behalf for influencing natural persons in the exercise of their vote in local, national, or European Parliament elections;
Amendment 3237 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
8 a. Other applications: (a) AI systems intended to be used to generate, on the basis of limited human input, complex text content that would falsely appear to a person to be human generated and authentic, such as news articles, opinion articles, novels, scripts, and scientific articles, with the exception of AI systems used exclusively for content that undergoes human review and for the publication of which a natural or legal person established in the Union is liable or holds editorial responsibility; (b) AI systems intended to be used to generate or manipulate audio or video content that features existing natural persons appearing to say or do something they have never said or done, with the exception of AI systems used exclusively for content that forms part of an evidently artistic, creative or fictional cinematographic and analogous work; (c)AI systems that deploy subliminal techniques for scientific research and for therapeutical purposes;
Amendment 3280 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 5
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 5
5. A description of any relevant change made to the system through its lifecycle;
Amendment 3286 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 4 – point 4.5
Annex VII – point 4 – point 4.5
4.5. Where necessary to assess the conformity of the high-risk AI system with the requirements set out in Title III, Chapter 2, after all other reasonable ways to verify conformity have been exhausted and have proven to be insufficient, and upon a reasoned request, the notified body shall also be granted access to the source code of the AI system. Such access shall be subject to existing Union law on the protection of intellectual property and trade secrets.
Amendment 3294 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex VIII – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a.The following information shall be provided and updated with regard to high risk AI systems to be registered in accordance with Article 51(2) by users who are or act on behalf of public authorities or Union institutions, bodies, offices or agencies: 1. the name, address and contact details of the user; 2. the name, address and contact details of any person submitting information on behalf of the user; 3. the high-risk AI system trade name and any additional unambiguous reference allowing identification and traceability of the AI system used; 4. description of the intended use of the AI system, including the specific outcomes sought through the use of the system; 5. a summary of the findings of the fundamental rights impact assessment conducted in accordance with the obligation of public authorities or Union institutions, agencies, offices or bodies set out in this Regulation; 6. a summary of the data protection impact assessment carried out in accordance with Article 35 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 or Article 27 of Directive (EU) 2016/680 as specified in paragraph 6 of Article 29 of this Regulation, where applicable; 6. a declaration of conformity with the applicable data protection rules.
Amendment 6 #
2021/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy 2021 assessments, the strategy’s enhanced focus on social and environmental dimensions and its emphasis on the importance of combining crisis management with reforms identified in the European Semester, the transformative aspirations of the Green Deal and the digital transition; underlines that the COVID-19 crisis is having an impact on the notion of reforms, recovery and resilience and highlights the Portuguese Presidency’s emphasis on the European social model as a valuable contribution in this regard;
Amendment 17 #
2021/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that the agreements on the multiannual financial framework, Next Generation EU, the own resources (OR) decision, the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) and the Rule of Law (RoL) regulation constitute a viable baseline for innovative policies and is convinced that the common issuance of bonds at EU level is a sea change in EU public finances whichduring the health and economic crisis to ensure sustainable growth, is a major breakthrough in EU public finances which in the circumstances of the pandemic adds value by mutualising the outstanding credit rating of the EU budget based on its OR system;
Amendment 30 #
2021/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the RRF reshapes the European Semester framework and that, together with REACT-EU, Horizon Europe, Invest EU, RescuEU, Rural Development and the Just Transition Fund, will be an exemplary test case of how EU strategic guidance and financial firepower can be synchronised with national priorities and implementation capacities; ensuring a strategic and responsible spending that is efficient and effective for the economy and for the citizens, on short and long term;
Amendment 31 #
2021/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the RRF reshapes the European Semester framework and that, together with the Just Transition Fund, will be an exemplary test case of how EU strategic guidance and financial firepower can be synchronised with national priorities and implementation capacities of reforms that create economic and employment growth, coordination of European policies is fundamental for the European Semester;
Amendment 44 #
2021/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the concern of the long- term effects on the Single Market of the extension of derogation to the State Aid rules during the ongoing crisis for the Member States with limited public funds and limited fiscal capacity of some Member States; the recovery funds should ensure the Member States and the EU will work closely to mitigate the economic effects of the pandemic while finding concrete solutions to preserve the level playing field in the Single Market and to strengthen the economic and social cohesion between EU regions;
Amendment 50 #
2021/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the urgent need for the recovery and resilience plans to deliver public goods like pandemic prevention, stability of public finances and their resilience against future economic shocks, to sustain our economic base and to contribute to implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights, the EU’s climate and biodiversity objectives, the digital and green transformation, and the Gender Equality Strategy;
Amendment 57 #
2021/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Reiterates the urgency of introducing new own resources to diversifying the EU budget’s revenue sources, in line with the roadmap integrated in the Interinstitutional Agreement, and of linking own resources with policy objectives more effectively;
Amendment 64 #
2021/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to apply the RoL Regulation completely and without ambiguity. as adopted by the co- legislators fully, without ambiguity and with no delay; recalls Commission’s role as guardian of the Treaties.
Amendment 8 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
- having regard to Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive)1a , _________________ 1a OJ L 164, 25.6.2008, p. 19–40,
Amendment 10 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
- having regard to the report of FOREST EUROPE of 17 December 2020on the State of Europe's Forests,
Amendment 11 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 b (new)
Citation 2 b (new)
- having regard to the IPCC special report Global Warming of 1.5°C and the IPCC special report The Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate;
Amendment 12 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 c (new)
Citation 2 c (new)
- having regard to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea;
Amendment 13 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission report of 15 October 2020 on The state of nature in the European Union - the status and trends in 2013 -2018 of species and habitat types protected by the Birds and Habitats Directives of 15 October 2020 (COM(2020) 635);
Amendment 16 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
- having regard to the EEA report of October 2020 on the State of nature in the EU Results from reporting under the nature directives 2013-2018;
Amendment 17 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
- having regard to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS),
Amendment 21 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
Citation 13 a (new)
- having regard to the Special Reports of the European Court of Auditors on "Sustainable use of plant protection products: limited progress in measuring and reducing risks" (05/2020), "Biodiversity on farmland: CAP contribution has not halted the decline" (13/2020), "Protection of wild pollinators in the EU — Commission initiatives have not borne fruit" (15/2020), and "Marine environment: EU protection is wide but not deep" (26/2020),
Amendment 24 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
- having regard to the European Court of Auditors special report entitled Marine environment: EU protection is wide but not Deep, published on 26 November 2020,
Amendment 35 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 d (new)
Citation 11 d (new)
- having regard to the Commission Communication of 26 February 2016 on an EU Action Plan against Wildlife Trafficking(COM/2016/087);
Amendment 36 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
Citation 13 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission Communication of 26 February 2016 on an EU Action Plan against Wildlife Trafficking(COM/2016/087);
Amendment 44 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 c (new)
Citation 11 c (new)
- having regard to the JRC Science for policy report of 13 October 2020 entitled Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their Services: An EU ecosystem assessment, published,
Amendment 48 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 10 July 2020 on a Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability,1a _________________ 1a Texts adopted, P9_TA(2020)0201.
Amendment 55 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
- having regard to the Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution (Barcelona Convention), the Bucharest Convention on the protection of the black sea, the Helsinki Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea, and the OSPAR Convention for the Protection of the marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic;
Amendment 61 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the European Parliament has declared a climate and environmental emergency and approved an ambitious Climate Law report; whereas biodiversity loss and climate change, reinforce each other, representing equal threats to life on our planet, and as such, should be urgently tackled together;
Amendment 65 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the European Court of Auditors has highlighted serious shortcomings in Union policies related to the protection or restoration of biodiversity, including but not limited to inadequate measures to protect or restore biodiversity, lack of implementation and funding, and inappropriate indicators to measure progress; whereas future Union policies should remedy and address said shortcomings;
Amendment 68 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas indigenous peoples and local communities play an essential part to preserve the world’s biodiversity and global biodiversity targets cannot be achieved without the recognition of their rights;
Amendment 71 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas key ecosystems deliver numerous services essential to food and agriculture, including supply of freshwater, protection against hazards and provision of habitats for species such as fish and pollinators, which are declining at a sharp rate;
Amendment 73 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas biodiversity is crucial for food security, human well-being and development worldwide; whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted areas of inequalities across agri-food systems, and the necessity to adapt and improve smallholder production sustainably, ensure that the livelihoods of rural populations are more resilient, transform agri-food-systems, and reorient agriculture towards climate sustainability;
Amendment 74 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and the upcoming international agreement under the CBD aim to establish the European and global framework on biodiversity up to 2030; whereas the EU must seize these occasions to incorporate the lessons drawn from the Sars-CoV-2 outbreak into its policies and objectives, with a view to restoring and maintaining healthy environments and functioning ecosystems;
Amendment 77 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas according to the findings of the 2020 ECA and EEAs reports, there is a lack of an effective, well-managed and well-connected network of marine protected areas resulting in limited protection of marine biodiversity;
Amendment 79 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas according to the JRC 2020 report, invasive alien species (IAS) are now present in all ecosystems and are threatening urban ecosystems and grasslands in particular;
Amendment 83 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the evidence available suggests that it is not too late to halt and reverse current trends in the decline of biodiversity4 provided very substantial changes and innovations are implemented on a short timescale, while involving a wide range of actors at all scales and across all sectors of society 4; _________________ 4 Global Biodiversity Outlook 5.
Amendment 89 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the European Parliament adopted a resolution on EU Pollinators Initiative 1a, which confirms its strong position regarding the importance of pollinators protection, particularly in context of risk and exposure to chemicals and transformative change of agricultural practices; _________________ 1a Texts adopted, P9_TA(2019)0104
Amendment 92 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Amendment 100 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. Whereas the blue economy, supposed to double by 2030, represents a real opportunity for the sustainable development of maritime and coastal activities,
Amendment 101 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas 70% of emerging diseases and pandemics have an animal origin1a; _________________ 1ahttps://ipbes.net/sites/default/files/2020- 12/IPBES%20Workshop%20on%20Biodi versity%20and%20Pandemics%20Report _0.pdf
Amendment 102 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas the ocean is one, and its good environmental status is vital to ensuring its resilience and its continued provision of ecosystem services such as CO2 absorption and oxygen production; whereas the IPCC special report entitled "The Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate", specifies that climate mechanisms depend on the health of the ocean and marine ecosystems currently affected by global warming, pollution, overexploitation of marine biodiversity, acidification, deoxygenation and coastal erosion; whereas the IPCC recalls that the ocean is part of the solution to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change and underlines the necessity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pollution on ecosystems, as well as to enhance natural carbon sinks;
Amendment 104 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas the EFSA Bee Guidance Document has not been adopted yet and its review has not been successfully finalised, and the process of Biocides - Pollinators Guidance Document by ECHA is ongoing; whereas even full application of the 2013 EFSA Bee Guidance would leave butterflies, moths and hoverflies unprotected by the pesticide approval regime;
Amendment 107 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas the European Union still faces large implementation gaps to effectively manage the Natura 2000 network; whereas current and future climate change impacts should be also incorporated under management guidelines of Natura 2000;
Amendment 112 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas forest account for 43% of the EU’s land area and contain 80% of its terrestrial biodiversity;
Amendment 114 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
Cc. whereas forestry activities are the second largest pressure category reported for species, affecting in particular arthropods, mammals and non-vascular plants; whereas many forest-dependent species are reported to be affected by the removal of dead, dying and old trees (including salvage logging), forest management reducing old-growth forests and clear-cutting;
Amendment 117 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
Cc. whereas, according to the 2019 IPBES Global Assessment Report, both the illegal and legal trade in, and use of, wildlife significantly contributes to biodiversity decline, and the destruction of natural habitats and the exploitation of wildlife are linked to the emergence and spread of infectious diseases;
Amendment 118 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
Cc. whereas soil is a shared resource and its biodiversity is under increasing pressure; whereas EU-wide monitoring of soil biodiversity, trends in its range and volume, should complement regular LUCAS survey of physico-chemical parameters in long-term;
Amendment 119 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
Cc. whereas the good ecological status of our environment is vital to fight climate change; whereas the ocean and forests are two major ecosystems playing a fundamental role in climate mitigation and adaptation;
Amendment 125 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C d (new)
Recital C d (new)
Cd. whereas according to the IPBES, pollution is one of the five drivers of biodiversity loss; whereas it is estimated that robust information exists for about 500 chemicals and by April 2019, ECHA considered 450 substances as being sufficiently regulated; whereas another 10 000 substances are considered to have their risks fairly well characterised, while limited risk information is available for around 20 000 substances; whereas the majority, around 70 000 substances have hardly any information on their hazards or exposures; whereas significant knowledge gaps regarding all impacts of chemicals on the biodiversity and environment need to be urgently closed;
Amendment 126 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C d (new)
Recital C d (new)
Cd. whereas climate change affects biodiversity as climate variables largely determine the geographical distribution ranges of species; whereas in areas where the climate is no longer suitable, some species shift their geographical ranges and others go extinct locally, depending on their dispersal capacities; whereas species phenology and physiology, community structures and ecosystem functions are also exacerbating the challenge to manage and conserve biodiversity;
Amendment 127 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C d (new)
Recital C d (new)
Cd. whereas biodiversity loss associated with transformation of landscapes can lead to increased emerging disease risk in some cases, where species that adapt well to human- dominated landscapes are also able to harbour pathogens that pose a high risk of zoonotic transmission;
Amendment 131 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C e (new)
Recital C e (new)
Ce. whereas biodiversity conservation and conservation of insects are inextricably linked; whereas the framework and actions of the current EU Pollinators Initiative require reinforcement and effective integration across EU sectoral policies; whereas monitoring, research and other activities related to insect protection are fragmented, often inadequate, under- funded or non-existing on national level; whereas it proves beneficial to stimulate joint activities of citizens, municipalities, farmers, associations, businesses, educational institutions, other societal players and authorities to engage in nature conservation and restoration;
Amendment 132 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C e (new)
Recital C e (new)
Ce. whereas Nature-based solutions (NbS) have the potential to provide a strong policy connection between the three Rio Conventions on Biodiversity, Climate Change and Desertification providing an opportunity for Presidencies and Secretariats of all three agreements to work together to achieve closer linkages towards the 2021 Year for Nature to address climate change and biodiversity loss in an integrated and coherent manner;
Amendment 133 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C e (new)
Recital C e (new)
Ce. whereas ecological restoration, which is critical for conservation, climate adaptation and provision of ecosystem services, should integrate health considerations to avoid potential increased disease risk resulting from increased human-livestock-wildlife contact;
Amendment 134 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C e (new)
Recital C e (new)
Ce. whereas marine hotspots such as coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass beds are strongly degraded and threated by climate change and pollution;
Amendment 137 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C f (new)
Recital C f (new)
Cf. whereas resilient ecosystems are rich in species; whereas Natura 2000 contributes to the conservation of species but many other threatened species remain outside this network; whereas the widening of protected areas is intended to safeguard biodiversity, contribute to climate change mitigation and adaption and generate substantial returns in investment and job opportunities;
Amendment 158 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that the assessment in the state of nature in the European Union report shows that the EU has not yet managed to stop the decline of protected habitat types and species of EU conservation concern;
Amendment 177 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. regrets that EU Member States have not met the 2020 objective of a good environmental status for marine waters as specified in the Marine Strategic Framework Directive; recalls that the MSFD will play a crucial role in the implementation of the biodiversity strategy objectives;
Amendment 194 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the importance of holistically recognising the linkages between human health, animal health and biodiversity through the ‘One Health’ principle in policy-making and that transformative changes are needed; calls for an urgent rethinking of how to align the Union’s current policies with the changes needed; further calls on the Commission to present, in collaboration with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, a European Strategy against pandemics, including pandemics from zoonotic origins; believes that such a Strategy should put in place pandemic preparedness and prevention, further address the drivers of biodiversity loss, ensure long-term resilience, and ultimately contribute to the overall objectives of the Biodiversity Strategy for 2030;
Amendment 198 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the pandemic has demonstrated the importance of the ‘One Health’ principle in policy-making and that transformative changes are needed; underlines that adhering to the ‘One Welfare’ framework would further enhance global health and wellbeing; calls for an urgent rethinking of how to align the Union’s current policies with the changes needed;
Amendment 214 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. whereas, in order to preserve the full scale of forest biodiversity and provide crucial microhabitats on which a number of species, including protected ones, are dependent, it is essential to strictly protect a proportion of forest areas from any form of active human intervention;
Amendment 215 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that only one target from the Biodiversity Strategy 2020 was met (to protect 10% of marine areas and 17% of terrestrial areas), and underlines therefore that all targets from the Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 should be clearly defined and measurable in order to be achieved;
Amendment 224 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Highlights that there is a direct link between biodiversity loss, deforestation, destruction of habitats and risk of zoonotic diseases or pandemics;
Amendment 229 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Highlights that conservation of protected areas and measures that reduce unsustainable exploitation of high biodiversity regions will reduce the wildlife-livestock-human contact interface and help prevent the spill over of novel pathogens;
Amendment 254 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Expresses strong support for the targets of protecting at least 30 % of the Union’s marine and terrestrial areas, and of strictly protecting at least 10 % of these areas, including primary and old-growth forests; stresses that these should be binding and implemented by Member States in accordance with science-based criteria and biodiversity needs; underlines that in addition to increasing protected areas, the quality of protected areas should be ensured and clear conservation plans implemented; emphasises that primary forests are irreplaceable and the loss of primary forests cannot be compensated by a new forest-based approach;
Amendment 258 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Expresses strong support for the targets of protecting at least 30 % of the Union’s marine and terrestrial areas, and of strictly protecting at least 10 % of these areas, including primary and old-growth forests; stresses that these should be binding and implemented by Member States in accordance with science-based criteria and biodiversity needs; underlines that in addition to increasing protected areas, the quality of protected areas should be ensured and clear conservation plans implemented, as well as the proper management of these areas thanks to better human and financial resources;
Amendment 278 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Welcomes the ongoing participatory processes of defining, mapping and monitoring primary and old- growth forests, aiming to ensure their conservation; believes that these efforts and the implementation of the Strategy should take into account national conditions;
Amendment 281 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to strengthen the network of Marine protected areas through enhanced management, stronger spatial planning, evaluations and enforcement in order to increase ecological coherence and connectivity of marine protected areas;
Amendment 285 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the need for the strategy to observe the principle of subsidiarity as well as to recognise the EU’s competences in the area of protection of the environment, including forests;
Amendment 290 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Further believes that the 10 % of land should be set aside for wilderness and non-intervention management;
Amendment 299 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. 4 b. Underlines that the Antarctica territory is home to an extremely rich wildlife ecosystem of flora and fauna, which are already subject to many cumulative pressures such as marine pollution, climate change, increasing ocean temperatures: calls therefore on the establishment of marine protected areas in the Southern (Antarctic) Ocean;
Amendment 301 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Calls on the Commission to update the Adaptive management guidance in Natura 2000, which involves the consideration of potential regional impacts of climate change on species and ecosystems and the design of management actions that take those impacts into account;
Amendment 315 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Stresses that according to the EEA report, existing management effectiveness standards are insufficiently known and understood among practitioners; therefore calls on the Commission and the Member States for more targeted capacity building and better EU guidance on management effectiveness;
Amendment 334 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the upcoming legislative proposal on the EU Nature Restoration Plan and reiterates its call for a restoration target of at least 30 % of the EU’s land and seas, which should be implemented by each Member State consistently throughout their territory inside and outside of the already protected areas; considers that in addition to an overall restoration target, ecosystem- specific targets should be set, with a particular emphasis on ecosystems for the dual purposes of biodiversity restoration and climate change mitigation and adaptation to prevent and reduce the impact of natural disasters; stresses that after restoration, no ecosystem degradation should be allowed; believes that progress in this regard must be assessed regularly at both Member States’ and EU level;
Amendment 346 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. WStrongly welcomes the upcoming legislative proposal on the EU Nature Restoration Plan and reiterates its call for a restoration target of at least 30 % of the EU’s land and seas, which should be implemented by each Member State consistently throughout their territory; considers that in addition to an overall restoration target, ecosystem- specific targets should be set, with a particular emphasis on ecosystems for the dual purposes of biodiversity restoration and nature-based solutions for climate change mitigation and adaptation; stresses that after restoration, no ecosystem degradation should be allowed;
Amendment 354 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Notes that, as stated in the state of nature in the European Union Report on the status and trends in 2013 -2018 of species and habitat types protected by the Birds and Habitats Directives, in spite of Member States’ measures, conservation status and trends did not improve over the reporting period; in fact, for many species and habitat types, including those for which Natura 2000 designation is a key conservation delivery mechanism, they deteriorated further; notes that some Member States failed to take the necessary conservation measures, or at least to the extent required, and in some cases even to adequately identify them;
Amendment 355 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Emphasises that blue carbon which represents the carbon stored in marine and coastal ecosystems such as mangroves, salt marshes and seagrasses, offers a wide range of mitigation and adaptation benefits; underlines that when degraded or destroyed, these ecosystems emit into the atmosphere and the ocean the carbon they have stored for centuries and become sources of greenhouse gas emissions, calls therefore for the reinforced protection and restoration of these ecosystems;
Amendment 364 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to offer support in the framework of the Common Agricultural Policy, for changing farming practices, especially for rewetting peatlands and restoring high diversity grasslands, and avoid operating against its restoration objectives;
Amendment 369 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Strongly supports the proposed actions and commitments under the EU Nature Restoration Plan and calls upon the Member States for a thorough and swift implementation thereof;
Amendment 372 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Welcomes the commitments to ensure no deterioration in conservation trends and status of all protected habitats and species by 2030 and to ensure that on Member States level at least 30 % of species and habitats not currently in favourable status are in that category or show a strong positive trend; calls on the Member States to adopt national Restoration Plans offering supporting measures and activities to deliver environmental recovery on both national and EU level; considers it essential to foresee clear measurable time-bound targets, to publish the plans and their assessments in due time and to ensure their reinforcement with other sectoral policies, their planning and financial instruments;
Amendment 374 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Amendment 375 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Stresses the importance of protected area governance and cooperation that engages landowners, fishermen, users and local stakeholders for the successful implementation of the Strategy at all levels; believes that Member States should carefully evaluate compensation measures, when the financial income and ownership rights are being compromised, as a result of additional designation of protected areas;
Amendment 381 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Amendment 385 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5d. Strongly regrets the alarming decline of pollinators, which are a key indicator of the health of the environment and provide crucial ecosystem services; calls on the Commission and Member States to address all requests expressed in its resolution of 18 December 2019 on the EU Pollinators Initiative without further delays; calls for an urgent revision of the Initiative and development of a new EU strategy for pollinator protection with sufficient resources devoted to this end; believes that the new cross-sectoral strategy must entail a new EU-wide Pollinator Monitoring Framework with robust schemes deployed on Member States level, interim milestones, clear time-bound objectives, indicators and targets, including new legal pollinator restoration target and impact indicator1a, and necessary capacity building; _________________ 1aAs per the commitment made in the EU Pollinators Initiative: Action 5C https://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/c onservation/species/pollinators/documents /EU_pollinators_initiative.pdf
Amendment 402 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on Member States to address those direct drivers in their CAP Strategic Plans, and asks the Commission to assess them on the basis of the relevant quantified objective of the Biodiversity Strategy as voted by the European parliament on October 23, 2020; in addition, calls on the Commission, once national Strategic Plans are approved, to carry out an independent assessment of their aggregated expected impact; considers that, in case this analysis reveals an insufficient joint effort in relation to the ambition of the European Green Deal, the Commission should take appropriate action, such as requesting Member States to modify their CAP strategic plans or tabling amendments to the CAP Strategic Plan regulation as voted by the European parliament on October 23, 2020;
Amendment 403 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Notes that illegal logging is a driver of the loss of biodiversity in the EU; stresses the need for the EU to do more to stop illegal logging practices; urges the Commission to take urgent action through close monitoring of measures taken by the Member States and through the enforcement of existing EU laws; calls on the Commission to swiftly pursue infringement procedures when breaches occur as well as to follow through on illegal logging cases through organisms such as the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF);
Amendment 423 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights that soil biodiversity is the basis for key ecological processes; notes with concern the increased soil degradation and the lack of specific EU legislation; calls on the Commission to submit a legislative proposal for the establishment of a common framework for the protection and sustainable use of soil that includes a specific decontamination targetconceptualises soil and major threats, including loss of soil’s biodiversity, sets out objectives, indicators, measurable targets and timeline in order to preserve soil functions and tackle all main soil threats, establishes a legal obligation to act and take precautions to prevent or minimise adverse effects;
Amendment 437 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights that soil biodiversity is the basis for key ecological processes; notes with concern the increased soil degradation and the lack of specific EU legislation; calls on the Commission to submit a legislative proposal for the establishment of a common framework for the protection and sustainable use of soil that includes a specific decontamination target, including against microplastic pollution;
Amendment 445 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Member States to build on the recommendations of the Commission1b which facilitate reaching compliance of national Strategic Plans with the goals of the Biodiversity Strategy for 2030; believes that the Plans should foresee adequate financial resources earmarked for environmental restoration of agricultural and rural landscape area; _________________ 1bStaff Working Documents: https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/staf f-working-document-com-2020-846- recommendations-member-states-regards- their-strategic-plan-cap_en
Amendment 447 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Recalls that the emergence of new maritime activities and the development of the blue economy requires the European Union to promote a paradigm shift in the maritime spatial planning taking into account the spatial dimension of maritime and coastal activities together with biodiversity; encourages innovative urban and coastal planning relying in particular on the development of infrastructures with positive impacts, such as marine renewable energies with artificial reefs and other innovations promoting reef effect and reserve effect, contributing to the restoration of ecosystems;
Amendment 448 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Recalls that there is an urgent need to strengthen the maritime vision in the new strategies of the European Union, in particular in the follow-up of the Green Deal for Europe, the Biodiversity Strategy and the Farm-to-Fork strategy;
Amendment 485 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission to set specific ambitious targets on urban biodiversity, nature-based solutions and, the reinforcement of terrestrial and marine ecological corridors, green infrastructure and to develop a Trans-European Network for Green Infrastructure (TEN-G) linked to the Trans- European Nature Network (TEN-N);
Amendment 493 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Encourages the development of nature based solutions and green infrastructure in coastal cities, which are generally located near wetlands, to preserve biodiversity and coastal ecosystems as well as to strengthen the sustainable development of the economy, tourism and coastal landscapes, which also help to improve resilience to climate change in these vulnerable areas, particularly affected by sea level rise;
Amendment 512 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Expresses its support for the 2030 targets of bringing at least 25 % of agricultural land under organic farm management, which should become the norm in the long term, and ensuring that at least 10 % of agricultural land consists of high-diversity landscape features, - provided that food self-sufficiency and stability of the EU are not jeopardised and food imports from non-EU countries are not increased, which will be reduced in the EU as a result of organic farming - which should be implemented at farm level, targets which should both be incorporated into EU legislation; considers it imperative that farmers receive support and training in the transition towards agroecological practices;
Amendment 573 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Highlights that certain biodiversity hotspots in the European Union are in a critical state such as the Mediterranean area and that preservation and restoration efforts, notably at regional level, should be intensified;
Amendment 581 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Stresses the importance of continuing and stepping up the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, fisheries control and penalties for associated criminal practices, given that intrinsically polluting and illegal activities contribute to the deterioration of the marine environment;
Amendment 633 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Encourages the Commission to scale up collaboration especially for marine ecosystems and the designation of marine ecological corridors;
Amendment 647 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines that the new EU Forest Strategy must be fully aligned with the Climate Law and the Biodiversity Strategy; stresses the need for the Forest Strategy to recognise the EU’s competences in the area of protection of the environment, including forests; calls for the inclusion in the Nature Restoration Plan of specific binding targets for the protection and restoration of forest ecosystems, which should also be incorporated into the Forest Strategy;
Amendment 674 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that the Union’s tree planting initiatives should be based on proforestation, sustainable reforestation, reversal of ecosystem degradation measures and the greening of urban areas; calls on the Commission to ensure that these initiatives are carried out only in a manner compatible with and conducive to the biodiversity objectives;
Amendment 691 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to urgently present a proposal for an EU legal framework based on mandatory due diligence that ensures sustainable and deforestation-free value chains; is of the opinion that the new EU legal framework should prevent the entry into the EU single market commodities that have contributed to deforestation as described in the resolution of 22 October 2020 with recommendations to the Commission on an EU legal framework to halt and reverse EU-driven global deforestation;
Amendment 701 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to urgently present a proposal for an EU legal framework based on mandatory due diligence that ensures sustainable and deforestation- and ecosystems deterioration free value chains;
Amendment 707 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the Commission to analyse and assess whether the instauration of a « price on nature », taking into account nature’s contribution to economic growth, would enable to limit and rationalise the exploitation and impact on species, ecosystems and therefore contribute to halt biodiversity loss;
Amendment 712 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Recalls that biodiversity is threatened by climate change through natural disasters and extreme weather disturbances, including cyclones, storms, droughts, erosion, heat waves and fires, as well as rising sea level, rising sea surface temperature, flooding of coastal areas, and increasing ocean acidity, and that coastal regions and islands are particularly impacted;
Amendment 713 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Expresses its concern that the majority of the ranges of terrestrial and marine species will decrease significantly in a 1.5 to 2°C scenarioglobal warming scenario and that these temperature increases will most likely be exceeded with the current trajectory; highlights, therefore, the need to prioritise nature-based solutions in meeting climate mitigation goals and in adaptation strategies and to increase the protection of natural carbon sinks in the EU; as a complementary measure to decreasing green house gas emissions; emphasises that removals by natural carbon sinks should be complementary and additional to the prioritisation of swift reductions of direct greenhouse gas emissions, including when implementing the EU’s 2030 climate target;
Amendment 733 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Commission to assess the magnitude of expected changes on biodiversity by performing a sensitivity analysis of the responses of species geographical distributions to climate change and to support Member States to adequately channel these assessments into national policies; stresses that expected changes in abundance and distribution (e.g. a potential northwards migration) should thus also be addressed in future reporting under the Nature Directives and taken into account within the context of the new Biodiversity Strategy for 2030;
Amendment 740 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the establishment of an Intergovernmental panel on ocean change;
Amendment 744 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to preparesent a long-term EU action plan on climate and biodiversity that improvensures coherence and interconnections for future actions, and formally integrates commitments under the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework and the Paris Agreement; Nationally-Determined Contributions of the Paris Agreement; underlines the importance of creating a formal coordination structure as soon as possible, as well as better coordination of reporting, monitoring, assessment and review of both climate and biodiversity plans in the future;
Amendment 756 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Commission, in collaboration with the IUCN and the EEA, to present guidelines, definitions and strict principles of implementation and optimisation tools to clearly define NbS as biodiversity-inclusive and guide decisions on where to implement NbS to maximise nature connectivity, benefits and synergies between biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation and adaptation;
Amendment 762 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Stresses that the post-2020 global biodiversity framework should commit Parties to incorporate NbS that protect and restore biodiversity and ecosystem integrity into both National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to meet the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 765 #
Amendment 780 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. WStrongly welcomes the Commission’s targets of reducing the use of more hazardous and chemical pesticides by 50 %, the use of fertilisers by at least 20 % and nutrient losses by at least 50 % by 2030, which should be made binding; expects these EU-wide key commitments to be translated into specific binding national values, which reflect different starting points of Member States, as soon as possible; considers that the derogation envisaged in Article 53(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 should be clarified and must only be applied for health and environmental reasons;
Amendment 782 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the Commission’s targets of reducing the use of more hazardous and chemical pesticides by 50 %, the use of fertilisers by at least 20 % and nutrient losses by at least 50 % by 2030, which should be made binding; considers that the derogation envisaged in Article 53(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 should be clarified and must only be applied for health and environmental reasonsalls on the Commission to review Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 on Maximum Residue Levels of pesticides (MRL) to incorporate animal health and the environmental risks as criteria of the legislation; considers this approach would be a way to ensure a fair treatment for EU farmers who endeavours to protect biodiversity as well as to ensure them a level-playing field;
Amendment 783 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the Commission’s targets of reducing the use of more hazardous and chemical pesticides by 50 %, the use of fertilisers by at least 20 % and nutrient losses by at least 50 % by 2030, which should be made binding and have an explicit connection with the Chemical Strategy for Sustainability; underlines the link between the Biodiversity, Farm to Fork, and Chemical strategies in this regard; considers that the derogation envisaged in Article 53(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 should be clarified and must only be applied for health and environmental reasons;
Amendment 796 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 7 a (new)
Subheading 7 a (new)
Expresses its concern over the burden of synthetic chemicals in the air, water and soil on the environment and that according to the EEA this burden is unlikely to decrease due to projected increase in chemical production, continued emissions of persistent and hazardous chemicals, including EDCs, flame retardants or PFAS, and their combined effects; highlights therefore the urgent need to reduce the pressures from all sources of pollution, among others by reducing the use of hazardous chemicals, stricter risk managements measures and transition towards the zero-pollution ambition and use of chemicals sustainable and safe by design;
Amendment 807 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Regrets that the assessment of the impacts of chemicals on the environment and biodiversity tends to be underestimated and undervalued in the socio-economic analysis during the authorisation process under REACH; is concerned by the continuous use and authorisation of hazardous chemicals with negative impacts on the environment or in cases of missing safety data on environmental endpoints; calls on the Commission, in its role as risk manager, to take greater consideration of the impacts of chemicals, including their chronic and long-term effects, on the environment and biodiversity;
Amendment 809 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Calls on the Commission to include in its revision of the implementing measures of the Market Authorisation for Pesticides provisions to respect the EU- wide objective of pesticides reduction set by the Biodiversity Strategy, in particular by including environmental provisions in the criteria to grant market access to a pesticides in Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009; considers that when it is concluded by the EFSA that there is a high risk for the environment, an approval decision under that Regulation should not be granted;
Amendment 830 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 831 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Strongly regrets the decline of pollinators, which are a key indicator of the health of the environment; reiterates the position expressed in its resolution of 18 December 2019 on the EU Pollinators Initiative5 and calls for an urgent revision of the initiative; recalls its objection of 23 October 2019 as regards the assessment of the impact of plant protection products on honeybees5a and calls on the Commission and EFSA to ensure that the review of the Bee Guidance Document does not reduce the ambition of the previous Bee Guidance Document; notes that EFSA is designing its own modelization system, ApisRAM, which appears to be more in line with the biology of honeybees than BeeHAVE and less open to conflict of interests; insists that the 2013 Bee Guidance Document should be made operational for wild bees; _________________ 5 Texts adopted, P9_TA(2019)0104.
Amendment 842 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Amendment 845 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to ensure that the protection of Apis mellifera, Bombus spp. and solitary bees, within the review process of the Bee Guidance Document does not fall below the level of protection intended by the 2013 EFSA Bee Guidance and that it addresses both toxic and chronic toxicity as well as larvae toxicity and other species; calls for increased transparency of the review process;
Amendment 851 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure that the objectives of the Biodiversity Strategy are fully reflected in the future Zero Pollution Action Plan, which should also address noise, including underwater noise pollution, and light pollution;
Amendment 858 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Highlights that diffuse pollution, such as treated or untreated waste water, or water that runs off from the urban or agricultural environment such as discharge of nitrogen and phosphorus threatens the marine environment with eutrophication due to the high concentration of nutrients, which contaminate extensively marine plants and wildlife, leading to the proliferation of ‘dead zones’;
Amendment 862 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Stresses the need to increase knowledge about nano- and microplastic pollution and its effect on the environment; points out that this lack of knowledge is detrimental to policy-making and that more research is needed to understand this phenomena and develop ambitious measures;
Amendment 867 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Regrets that the list of Union concern represents less than 6 % of IAS present in Europe; calls on the Commission to step up action and ensure proper coverage of IAS affecting threatened species on the EU list and to reinforce prevention by introducing mandatory risk assessments prior to the first import of non- native species and by adopting white lists by 2030 at the latest; urges the Commission to urgently revise the listing processes, together with prevention, control or eradication plans for those affecting critically endangered species as determined by science;
Amendment 873 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Regrets that the list of Union concern represents less than 6 % of IAS present in Europe; calls on the Commission to ensure proper coverage of IAS affecting threatened species on the EU list and to reinforce prevention by introducing mandatory risk assessments prior to the first import of non-native species and by adopting white listsor positive lists as soon as possible and by 2030 at the latest;
Amendment 880 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Highlights that investments in restoration activities and in avoiding land degradation by far exceed the costs; believes that the EU Taxonomy can be a useful tool in the future to scale up public and private investments to implement the Biodiversity Strategy and EU Nature Restoration Plan or to track biodiversity- friendly spending in EU public finance; calls therefore on the Commission to prevent any delays in its adoption;
Amendment 881 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Highlights that the introduction of IAS is also linked to other stressors such as marine litter that can be a vector for invasive alien species as it can provide a surface on which many species, organisms or bacteria can cling, which can alter the balance of marine ecosystems, or the dispersal of IAS through ballast waters of shipping activities;
Amendment 902 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Commission to ensure effective biodiversity mainstreaming and proofing across EU spending and programmes on the basis of the EU Taxonomy and the ‘do no significant harm’ principle, including in its external action and in the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI), on the basis of the EU Taxonomy; calls for the effective application of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle to biodiversity across EU spending and programmes; calls on the Commission to provide a comprehensive assessment of how the EUR 20 billion per year needed for nature could be mobilised, to make corresponding proposals for the Union’s annual budget and to examine the need for a dedicated funding instrument for TEN-N; considers that efforts should be made to reach 10 % annual spending on biodiversity under the multiannual financial framework (MFF) as soon as possible from 2021 onwards; recalls that, as agreed by the co- legislators, the Recovery and Resilience Facility should contribute to mainstream biodiversity action in the Union policies; notes therefore that Member States should be encouraged to include biodiversity actions in the Recovery and Resilience Plans;
Amendment 907 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Commission to ensure effective biodiversity mainstreaming and proofing across EU spending and programmes on the basis of the EU Taxonomy and the ‘do no significant harm’ principle; calls on the Commission to provide a comprehensive assessment of how the at least EUR 20 billion per year needed for nature could be mobilised, to make corresponding proposals for the Union’s annual budget and to examine the need for a dedicated funding instrument for TEN-N; considers that efforts should be made to reach 10 % annual spending on biodiversity under the multiannual financial framework (MFF) as soon as possible from 2021 onwards; calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure an increasing annual trend of biodiversity expenditure in order to meet the commitments of the co-legislators within the MFF and the Biodiversity Strategy;
Amendment 933 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to provide an assessment of all subsidies harmful to the environment with a view to their phasing out by 2030 at the latest; reiterates its calls for the reorientation of taxation systems towards an increased use of environmental taxation; calls the Commission to provide clear guidelines and incentives to mobilise private finance for biodiversity and encourage divestment from harmful activities by companies;
Amendment 943 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Commission to provide an assessment of allassess which subsidies are harmful to the environment with a view to their phasing out by 2030 at the latest; reiterates its calls for the reorientation of taxation systems towards an increased use of environmental taxationcoherent and cross- sectorial approach with a view to their phasing out as soon as possible and by 2030 at the latest;
Amendment 956 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Urges the Commission and the Member States to achieve the objectives of the Biodiversity Strategy in the most effective and least burdensome way for the economic operators;
Amendment 959 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Calls on the Commission to provide an ambitious and forward looking framework integrating legislative measures and financial incentives for both public and private sector to support biodiversity actions as part of the upcoming Renewed Sustainable Finance Strategy; stresses that the framework should facilitate both the deployment of biodiversity loss-free supply chains in Europe and the financing of ecosystems restoration;
Amendment 968 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Highlights the need for a legally binding biodiversity governance framework, similar to the Climate Law, which steers a path to 2050 through a set of binding objectives, including targets for 2030 and the COP15 commitments, and which establishes a monitoring mechanism with smart indicators; calls on the Commission to submit a legal proposal to this end in 2022; stresses that increasing human and financial capacity at local, Member State and EU-level will be critical for an effective governance framework, alongside more clarity on specific sectorial commitments and integration into international target deliveries;
Amendment 980 #
2020/2273(INI)
24a. Regrets that the lack of a Monitoring and Review Mechanism for the Biodiversity Strategy to 2020 has hindered progress towards the established objectives; believes that due to the trans- boundary and cross-sectorial nature of biodiversity there is an urgent need to integrate all existing monitoring tools at EU-level into one comprehensive monitoring and review Mechanism for the Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 including terrestrial and marine biodiversity;
Amendment 981 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Strongly welcomes the outcome of the Consultation on the renewed sustainable finance strategy in which a vast majority of stakeholders believed the EU’s finance agenda should better reflect biodiversity loss, notably by developing EU reporting standards, establishing methodologies for natural capital accounting, developing clear metrics and methodologies or enhance due diligence on infrastructure projects;
Amendment 984 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. Calls on the Commission to also look at the opportunities that retail investment could offer to support the financing of biodiversity actions, enabling all citizens to take part in the financing of the ecological transition;
Amendment 989 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 c (new)
Paragraph 24 c (new)
24c. Stresses that it is essential for the upcoming Non Financial Reporting Directive review to integrate requirements covering both climate and biodiversity requirements;
Amendment 991 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 d (new)
Paragraph 24 d (new)
24d. Calls on the Commission to develop a new indicator assessing the biodiversity-friendly investment gap at EU level that would be published on an annual basis; stresses that such an indicator would generate clarity and enable to redirect investments towards biodiversity related actions;
Amendment 992 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 e (new)
Paragraph 24 e (new)
24e. Recalls the commitment of the European Commission to finance the green part - including biodiversity actions - of the Recovery and Resilience plan via the issuance of green bonds; stresses that this will make the EU become the world leader in Green bonds;
Amendment 996 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Insists that the objectives set by the European Union in terms of protection of the biodiversity should be reflected in its external action with third countries and be fully integrated in partnership strategies and agreements, such as fisheries agreement where the European Union can help third countries develop their capacity building to halt biodiversity loss, which can be particularly at stake in those areas;
Amendment 999 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure that wildlife rescue centres and sanctuaries receive adequate financial support; highlights that these facilities play a critical role within the EU in supporting Member States’ obligations to fight against wildlife trafficking and in ensuring the welfare of confiscated wild animals;
Amendment 1003 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. Reiterates its concern that the staffing of the Directorate General for Environment has undergone significant reductions in the last years and its HR level represents only 1,3 % of all Commission staff; believes that a sufficient level of qualified staff is a precondition for the successful implementation and enforcement of Union policies, including the European Green Deal, the Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and its targets;
Amendment 1031 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to support capacity building and cooperation among authorities, citizens, scientists, professionals and other stakeholders in general; believes that investing in strengthening and expanding the pool of taxonomic expertise in the Member States is of particular importance;
Amendment 1033 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Stresses that greater research is urgently needed to understand biodiversity tipping points, and how biodiversity collapse could impact essential services, such as food provision;
Amendment 1034 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Recommends the EU to join the global call of the ‘UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration’ (2021-2031), to massively scale up to protect and revive ecosystems all around the world;
Amendment 1043 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26b. Encourages the establishment of educational marine protected areas to increase collaboration and participation of all stakeholders and improve knowledge and awareness on how to protect marine biodiversity for citizens;
Amendment 1048 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 c (new)
Paragraph 26 c (new)
26c. Encourages research regarding the melting of glaciers and the permafrost, caused by climate change, in order to further analysed and avoid the potential issues about the release of viruses trapped in the ice;
Amendment 1050 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 11
Subheading 11
Amendment 1051 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 11
Subheading 11
International action, trade, and ocean governance
Amendment 1056 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Recalls the position expressed in its resolution of 16 January 2020 on COP156 on biodiversity and the need for a post- 2020 binding agreement, with smart targets and a robust implementation framework, similar to the Paris Agreement to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030; stresses the need for a science- based, independent, harmonised and transparent review mechanism on the progress of the Parties to meeting the targets; _________________ 6 Texts adopted, P9_TA(2020)0015.
Amendment 1063 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Calls on the Commission to champion an ambitious governance model in international UN negotiations on marine biodiversity and marine genetic resources beyond national jurisdictions; calls to recognise the ocean as a global common, with a view to a new approach in the preamble that prioritises individual and collective responsibilities over the traditional principles of freedom and sovereign rights, as laid down in the Law of the Sea, and thus ensures that the ocean is protected;
Amendment 1065 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Highlights the importance of long- term EU support for the most important ecosystem, biodiversity hotspots and protected areas in Africa; welcomes the new ‘NaturAfrica’ initiative and its potential to benefit conservation, economic recovery, security and local populations; calls for the development of similar initiatives for other regions while extending Key Biodiversity Areas to contribute to increasing the resilience of developing countries to Climate Change;
Amendment 1066 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Takes note of the failure of the World Trade Organisation Members to conclude the ongoing negotiations on fisheries subsidies by the end of 2020; calls on the Union to play a more prominent role in bringing these negotiations to an agreement, while showing more ambition towards a rapid phasing out of harmful fisheries subsidies, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 14;
Amendment 1070 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Calls again the Commission to provide for the enforceability of Trade and Sustainable Development (TSD) Chapter of our Free Trade Agreements; is of the opinion that this should be done through the inclusion of proportionate and progressive sanction provisions in TSD chapters;
Amendment 1076 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27b. Welcomes the Commission's commitment to crack down on illegal wildlife trade; considers that the Biodiversity Strategy fails to recognise legal wildlife trade as a driver of biodiversity loss as well; urges the Commission to address the impact of legal and illegal wildlife trade as a whole on biodiversity and global health, to promote and assist third countries in seriously restricting or ending the trade and sale of wildlife for human consumption while taking into account the legitimate consideration of subsistence hunting by Indigenous People and local communities for household consumption; calls on the Union to champion this idea in all relevant international fora;
Amendment 1078 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27b. Stresses the need to revise the EU’s integrated maritime policy with a view to establishing a strategic framework that incorporates all marine environment laws, encourages, in that sense, to support a strategic approach for topics that overlap between marine biodiversity, climate policy and the common fisheries policy;
Amendment 1082 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 c (new)
Paragraph 27 c (new)
27c. Underlines the impact of illegal wild meat trafficking into the EU on the biodiversity of the meat's countries of origin as well as of the EU through the potential import of pathogens; highlights the lack of knowledge as regards the magnitude and routes of this traffic; calls on the Commission to make full use of the potential of the pilot project "International Wild Meat Trafficking: developing new tools and policies to halt this underreported crime in the EU" adopted by the Parliament to remedy this and better fight this traffic;
Amendment 1083 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 c (new)
Paragraph 27 c (new)
27c. Stresses the strong links between biodiversity loss and increasing emergence of pandemics; calls on the EU to promote during the upcoming COP 15 the establishment of a supranational scientific council to identify policy options, monitor and prevent the root causes of pandemics resulting from environmental degradation and biodiversity loss; calls on the Parties to commit to a reduction and elimination of wildlife trade of high-risk disease species;
Amendment 1084 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 c (new)
Paragraph 27 c (new)
27c. Invites the Commission to implement and follow the recommendations established by the Mission Starfish 2030: Restore our Ocean and Waters;
Amendment 1087 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 d (new)
Paragraph 27 d (new)
27d. Urges the Commission and Member States to continue to work with the international community to recognise the contribution of indigenous people and local communities in the protection of biodiversity, to guarantee their rights, and to support their participation in decision- making processes;
Amendment 1088 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 d (new)
Paragraph 27 d (new)
27d. Strongly supports the integration of human rights in the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework;
Amendment 1089 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 e (new)
Paragraph 27 e (new)
27e. Welcomes the Biodiversity Strategy's commitment to revise by 2021 the EU Action Plan against Wildlife Trafficking to step up efforts to combat the illegal wildlife trade both within the EU and globally; calls on the Commission to ensure that the post-2020 EU Action Plan against Wildlife Trafficking is fully integrated into the 2030 Biodiversity Strategy, receives adequate funding and includes baselines and measurable indicators so that progress can be assessed and objectives delivered within a specified timeframe;
Amendment 1091 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 e (new)
Paragraph 27 e (new)
27e. Welcomes the Commission's commitment to ensure the full implementation of the biodiversity provisions in all EU Free Trade Agreements; calls on the Commission to make use of all tools available to this end, including sanctions in cases of non- compliance;
Amendment 1093 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 f (new)
Paragraph 27 f (new)
27f. Stresses that environmental crimes constitute a threat to peace and security, and often converge with other serious crimes such as corruption, cybercrimes and financial crimes; therefore calls on the EU to adopt a new legislation similar to the US Lacey Act that prohibits trade in wildlife, fish and plants that have been illegally taken, possessed, transported or sold in violation of any foreign law;
Amendment 1094 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 g (new)
Paragraph 27 g (new)
27g. Considers that the new Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) from 2021 onwards can act as an important driver of change for biodiversity restoration and preservation worldwide; therefore calls for at least 10% of annual spending under the new NDICI to be dedicated to biodiversity restoration and preservation, and as a critical means of implementing the new Multiannual Financial Framework target spend on biodiversity;
Amendment 1095 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. RCalls on all Parties to the CBD to scale up and reinforce action and monitoring against wildlife legal and illegal trafficking and promote the development of specific, measurable, quantifiable targets to this end; reiterates its call for a full ban on the trade in both raw and worked ivory to, from and within the EU, including ‘pre- convention’ ivory and rhino horns, and asks for similar restrictions for other endangered species, such as tigers;
Amendment 1102 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Recognises the detrimental effect of commercial wildlife trade, both legal and illegal, on biodiversity, human and animal health and welfare; and calls for the introduction of measures to end the unnecessary commercial trade in endangered species and their parts; believes that a new proposal for legislation should be considered, which would be based on the precautionary principle and the ‘do no harm’ principle at its very core; underlines, furthermore, that the Commission should assess legislative means how to ensure that importation, transhipment, purchase and sale of wildlife taken, processed, transported or sold in violation of laws in the country of origin is prevented;
Amendment 1105 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Strongly supports the work undertaken by the Task Force on Nature- related Financial Disclosure and calls on the Commission to fully take it into account in the upcoming renewed sustainable finance strategy; welcomes the political support by France, Canada and the United Kingdom to this initiative;
Amendment 1107 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Calls on the Commission and the Union to push for the adoption of an ambitious Global Ocean Treaty to protect marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction worldwide in the next session of the Intergovernmental Conference on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction;
Amendment 1111 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 b (new)
Paragraph 28 b (new)
28b. Notes with concern the spread of zoonotic pathogens from animals to humans and between species and acknowledges that wildlife markets and wildlife trade are seriously contributing to this; regrets the implementation gaps of EU Wildlife Trade Regulations as they do not cover all critical species and do not provide the same protection for captive- bred animals; urges the Commission to jointly address legal commercial trade and illegal trade in the Biodiversity Strategy 2030 and the upcoming review of the EU Wildlife Action Plan against Wildlife Trafficking;
Amendment 1121 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Notes that marine plastic pollution has increased tenfold since 1980, affecting at least 267 species; that at the surface, the cumulative mass of floating waste represents only 1% of the plastics discharged into the ocean; whereas the latest scientific research estimates that the level of plastic pollution in the ocean has been greatly underestimated and that there are still major gaps in oceanographic knowledge today; and that a research effort on the dispersion of marine litter in the ocean is crucial to better understand the extent of marine pollution and its impact on marine biodiversity; calls on the Union to lead negotiations for an international agreement for plastic-free oceans by 2030;
Amendment 1128 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Notes with alarm that marine plastic pollution has increased tenfold since 1980, affecting directly at least 267 species; calls on the Union to lead negotiations for an international agreement forproviding for binding targets towards plastic-free oceans by 2030;
Amendment 1135 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Expresses its concerns about the growing damage caused by environmental crime and involvement of organised groups therein; believes that fight against environmental crime needs to be strengthened, in Member States and across their borders; encourages the cooperation between the Commission, and DG JUST, HOME and ENV in particular, and the Member States; stresses that efforts and collaboration must be intensified, including by building adequate capacities on national and regional levels; calls, furthermore, on the Member States to recognize environmental and wildlife crime as serious criminal activity and apply penalties with a strong deterrent effect;
Amendment 1141 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Reiterates its request that the Commission submit in 2021 a strong proposal for an EU legal framework to halt and reverse EU-driven global deforestation, by ensuring that the Union market and consumption patterns do not detrimentally affect forests and natural ecosystems and biodiversity, as well as the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities;
Amendment 1147 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Welcomes the African initiative on the "Great Green Wall" and calls on the Commission to support this project;
Amendment 1164 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Urges Member States to fully comply with the obligations set to out in existing EU nature legislation and calls on the Commission to swiftly pursue infringement procedures more swiftly, effectively and transparently, including through the regular follow-up of cases, to remedy all cases of non-compliance and to allocate sufficient resources in order to overcome the current delays; stresses that strategic enforcement can also be delivered through an enhanced environmental implementation review process, with more binding and time-bound commitments;
Amendment 1182 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Highlights the need for comprehensive mapping of carbon-and nature-rich areas, the effects of management, habitat condition and other factors in order to inform decision- making on restoration priorities;
Amendment 1185 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Calls on the Member States and regional and local authorities to speed up implementation and enforcement;
Amendment 1188 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 b (new)
Paragraph 30 b (new)
30b. Calls on Member States to improve the quality and completeness of their monitoring systems in order to be able to draw firm conclusions as to the effectiveness of the Natura 2000 network; notes that for a satisfactory assessment of the effectiveness of Natura 2000-related measures, monitoring should involve collecting more data on areas inside and outside the network and on the quality of conservation management;
Amendment 1211 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Highlights its increased expectations related to the quality of impact assessments and calls on the Commission to analyse both cost of action and non-action in terms of immediate and long-term impact on environment and human health;
Amendment 10 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
- having regard to its Resolution of 18 December 2019 on the EU pollinators Initiative and its objection of 23 October 2019 on the draft Commission Regulation amending Regulation (EU) No 546/2011 as regards the assessment of the impact of plant protection products on honeybees,
Amendment 17 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 18 December 2019 on the EU Pollinators Initiative1a, __________________ 1a P9_TA(2019)0104
Amendment 41 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
- having regard to the European Environment Agency´s report “European Environment – State and outlook 2020”,
Amendment 120 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 a (new)
Citation 24 a (new)
- having regard to 'The state of nature in the European Union' Report on the status and trends in 2013 -2018 of species and habitat types protected by the Birds and Habitats Directives of 15 October 2020,
Amendment 145 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 36 a (new)
Citation 36 a (new)
- having regard to the Communication from the Commission on the European Citizens' Initiative “Ban glyphosate and protect people and the environment from toxic pesticides” (C(2017) 8414 final),
Amendment 171 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Commission communication on a Farm to Fork Strategy sets out a holistic approach of the European food system, with agriculture, as a provider of food, fibre and fuel, at the centre, while recognising the interconnectedness and responsibility of all actors throughout the whole supply chain;
Amendment 207 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas Europe’s food system should deliver food and nutrition security in a way that contributes to social well- being, public health and maintains and restores ecosystems health; whereas currently, the food system is responsible also for a range of negative impacts on human and animal health and on the environment, the climate and biodiversity; whereas the way in which we produce and consume food needs to transform in orderhole food chain, from the way in which we produce food to its consumption, needs to transform in order to bring the food system within planetary boundaries and to ensure coherence with the SDGs, the Paris Agreement, the Convention on Biological Diversity and EU policies, particularly in the areas of sustainability, the environment, climate, public health, animal welfare, food and economic sustainability for farmers;
Amendment 214 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas Europe’s food system should deliver food and nutrition security in a way that contributes to social well- being and maintains and restores ecosystem health; whereas currently, the food system is responsible for a range of impacts on human and animal health and on the environment, the climate and biodiversity; whereas our food system is an indirect and strong driver of global deforestation; whereas the way in which we produce and consume food needs to transform in order to ensure coherence with the SDGs, the Paris Agreement, the Convention on Biological Diversity and EU policies, particularly in the areas of sustainability, the environment, climate, public health, animal welfare, food and economic sustainability for farmers;
Amendment 377 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas it is important that consumers are informed and enabled to take responsibility foron the consequences of their choice of food stuffs on the whole food system, from production to processing and distribution; whereas this requires and enabled to make informed choices; whereas this requires that the actors in the food sector contribute to a creation of a healthy and sound food environment which ensures that the healthy and sustainable choice is also the easy and affordable choice, and fosters and encourages consumption patterns that support human health while ensuring the sustainable use of natural and human resources and animal welfare;
Amendment 433 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the European Parliament adopted a resolution on EU Pollinators Initiative1a which confirms its strong position regarding the importance of pollinators protection, particularly in context of risk and exposure to chemicals and the need to transform away from harmful agricultural practices; __________________ 1a P9_TA(2019)0104
Amendment 434 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas semi-natural habitats depending on agriculture, such as grasslands, are particularly threatened and their conservation status is significantly worse than for other habitat types that do not depend on agriculture, where 45% are assessed as bad, as compared with 31% for other habitats;
Amendment 453 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas antimicrobial resistance may also have impacts on human health;
Amendment 454 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas nature requirements have not been sufficiently incorporated into key land-use and water-use policies to overcome the negative pressures that can arise from sectors such as agriculture and forestry; whereas the most frequently reported pressures for both habitats and species stem from agriculture, which reflects the relative scale of agricultural land-use and changes in farming practices like intensification and abandonment of extensive agriculture;
Amendment 458 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas the EFSA Bee Guidance Document (2013) has not been adopted yet and its review has not been finalised, and the process of Biocides - Pollinators Guidance Document by ECHA is ongoing; whereas even full application of the 2013 EFSA Bee Guidance would leave butterflies, moths and hoverflies unprotected under the pesticide approval regime;
Amendment 469 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E c (new)
Recital E c (new)
Ec. whereas biodiversity loss puts European and global agricultural production, food system and nutrition at risk; whereas it is estimated that the social and economic costs related to land degradation mount to €5.5-10.5 trillion per year;
Amendment 473 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E d (new)
Recital E d (new)
Ed. whereas sustainable farming practices, including IPM uptake, agroforestry, agroecology and organic farming, are viable, including at a global scale, and should be encouraged; whereas scientific evidence1a confirms that pesticide use can be reduced substantially without affecting profitability and productivity negatively; __________________ 1aLechenet, M., Dessaint, F., Py, G. et al. Reducing pesticide use while preserving crop productivity and profitability on arable farms. Nature Plants 3, 17008 (2017)
Amendment 475 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E e (new)
Recital E e (new)
Ee. whereas the Commission adopted Recommendations to the Member States1a and highlights the need to address the continued decline of pollinators (key to ecosystem services), in populations of farmland bird species and in the status of agricultural habitats; whereas agricultural intensification and farmland consolidation have increasingly contributed to the loss of a very significant share of valuable landscape features, as well as fallow land, extensively managed grasslands or wetland areas; __________________ 1a Communication on the CAP Strategic Plans Recommendations (COM(2020) 846 final
Amendment 478 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E f (new)
Recital E f (new)
Ef. whereas annual value of biological pest control and pollination are estimated at EUR 320 billion and EUR 90 billion respectively1a and both ecosystem services can be stimulated by beneficial practices and measures taken on EU's, Member States', regional, local and farm's level; __________________ 1a Costanza, R., d'Arge, R., de Groot, R. et al. The value of the world's ecosystem services and natural capital. Nature 387, 253–260 (1997)
Amendment 562 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the announcement of an impact-assessed proposal for a legislative framework for sustainable food systems; calls on the Commission to deliver an impact assessment which analyses both cost of action and non-action in terms of immediate and long-term impact on environment, human health and general sustainability; invites the Commission to use this proposal to set out a holistic common food policy aimed at reducing the environmental and climate footprint as well as negative public health impacts of the EU food system in order to make Europe the first climate- neutral continent by 2050and zero-pollution continent by 2050, to bring the food system within planetary boundaries and strengthen its resilience to ensure food security in the face of climate change and biodiversity loss, leading a global transition towards sustainability from farm to fork, based on the principle of a multifunctional agricultural sector and agroecology, while ensuring consistency between policies by taking into account the existing legislation in order to enable all actors in the European food system to develop long-term plans based on realistic and transparent objectives; suggests that the respective base lines and progress achieved in each Member State be taken into account, while promoting the exchange of know-how and best practices between Member States; stresses the need to includeensure that the entire food and beverage chains including processing, marketing, distribution and retail; contributes to implementing these goals and reduction targets; welcome´s the Commission's objective to ensure that the whole food chain has a neutral or positive environmental impact;
Amendment 625 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out that the US Department of Agriculture ordered a study on the consequences of the quantified objectives of the farm to fork strategy at a global level; notes that this study was requested by the Trump administration and failed to demonstrate a solid analysis, since it ignores key factors, such as the diminution of the risk of pesticide and of antimicrobial use, and relies on questionable assumptions, the absence of change in production patterns or in consumption1a; _________________ 1a https://www.agriculture- strategies.eu/en/2021/01/why-are-the- united-states-so-afraid-of-the-green-deal- 2/
Amendment 651 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Emphasises the need for actions in order to promote sustainable farming, reduce the use and risk of pesticides, protect and restore soil ecosystems, and increase landscape features on farmland that support the recovery of species and habitats protected under the nature directives, including pollinators and their habitats;
Amendment 743 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 858 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Calls on the Commission to present its legislative proposal on pesticides data at the latest by mid-2022;
Amendment 864 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Recalls its objection of October 23, 2019 and calls on the Commission and EFSA to ensure that the review of the Bee Guidance Document does not reduce the ambition of the previous Bee Guidance Document; notes that EFSA is designing its own modelisation system, ApisRAM, which appears to be more in line with the biology of honeybees than BeeHAVE and less open to conflict of interests;
Amendment 951 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises the importance of recognising and monitoring the significant impact of agriculture and especially animal production on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and land use; stresses the need to enhance natural carbon sinks and reduce agricultural emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide, in particular in the feed and livestock sectors; calls for regulatory measures and targets to ensure progressive reductions in all GHG emissions in these sectors;
Amendment 1026 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that extensive and permanent grassland-based or organic animal husbandry is a feature of the European food system and a defining element of many traditional rural communities, and that it hascan have multiple positive effects for the environment and, against climate change, and contributes to a circular economy and biodiversity restoration;
Amendment 1051 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Notes that Member States' Habitats Directive Article 17 Reports highlight that many semi natural grasslands are in unfavourable conservation - inadequate or - bad status and that pollinators which depend on them are threatened, putting pollination services in jeopardy;
Amendment 1059 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Notes that EU species and habitats dependant on agroecosystems are identified to be in the worst conservation status across Member States and are at risk of further decline without transformative changes in agriculture policy and practices in line with the EU Green Deal;
Amendment 1087 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights the importance of nature-based solutions, such as restoration of soils, peatlands and wetlands, for increasing natural carbon sinks and solving multiple challenges at once; Welcomes the notion of rewarding carbon sequestration in soils; stresses, however, that intensive and industrial agriculture and farming models with negative impacts on biodiversity should not receive climate funding or be incentivised; calls for the proposals to be in line with the environmental objectives and the ‘do no harm’ principle of the Green Deal;
Amendment 1123 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Believes that rewarding carbon sequestration in soils should be carried out in a way which avoids greenwashing and provides for an increase of the overall EU carbon sinks; calls on the Commission to present a proposition on carbon quantification and certification; calls on the Commission to present swiftly its initiative on Carbon Farming and use the opportunity of carbon market reform and of the LULUCF review to provide additional financing to reward farmers for developing and maintaining good agricultural interventions towards carbon sequestration, which should lead to the enhancement of the EU overall carbon sinks;
Amendment 1126 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Underlines that healthy soil is a precondition for ensuring security of food, feed and fibre production and the basis for healthy food production; calls therefore on the Commission and Member States to close the existing legislative gap in soil protection and to work together to help Member States halt and reverse soil degradation on their territory;
Amendment 1134 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Acknowledges the essentiality of soil organic matter and biodiversity and the services and goods which it provides; regrets that the soils are under increasing pressure; believes that a robust EU-wide monitoring of soil organisms and trends in their range and volume must be in place and maintained across all Member States;
Amendment 1137 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Amendment 1138 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6d. Recalls its resolution on Union’s authorisation procedure for pesticides report (2018/2153(INI)) and expects the Commission and Member States to address all its calls without delays;
Amendment 1139 #
2020/2260(INI)
6e. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 are properly applied and thereby guarantee, inter alia, a minimum standard of notifications on emergency authorisations of pesticides, including the need for Member States to provide complete and detailed explanations, and to make those notifications public; welcomes the role of EFSA in examining these derogations;
Amendment 1140 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 f (new)
Paragraph 6 f (new)
6f. Calls on the Commission to assess the possibility of introducing a levy for the use or/and authorisation of synthetic fertiliser and pesticide products to be used as a source of financing for an EU wide independent monitoring and support for farmers in IPM;
Amendment 1141 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 g (new)
Paragraph 6 g (new)
6g. Calls for increased transparency of the review process of the EFSA Bee Guidance Document, including as regards the decision on the Strategic protection goals; calls on the Member States and the Commission to ensure that the review process will increase the level of protection of Apis mellifera, Bombus spp. and solitary bees as compared to the intended level by the 2013 EFSA Bee Guidance and that it addresses both chronic and acute toxicity, as well as larvae toxicity on honeybees and other species;
Amendment 1142 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 h (new)
Paragraph 6 h (new)
6h. Welcomes the ongoing efforts of ECHA to develop a Pollinator Guidance for assessing the risks to arthropod pollinators from biocides exposure to ensure a high and harmonised level of protection of the environment; believes that knowledge and legislative gaps related to toxicity of biocides and veterinary products to pollinators need to be addressed without delays and that the development of alternatives to the most toxic insecticides in veterinary pest management should be promoted;
Amendment 1143 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 i (new)
Paragraph 6 i (new)
6i. Reiterates its call for a pollinator indicator2a and a restoration target; calls on the Commission and the Member States to secure a new EU-wide pollinator monitoring framework with robust schemes deployed on Member State level, interim milestones, clear time-bound objectives, indicators and targets; stresses that the monitoring activities must be integrated in the new CAP monitoring and evaluation framework; _________________ 2aAs per commitment made in the EU Pollinators Initiative: Action 5C https://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/c onservation/species/pollinators/documents /EU_pollinators_initiative.pdf
Amendment 1144 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 j (new)
Paragraph 6 j (new)
6j. Recognises the importance of high-diversity landscape features, which are essential in order to maintain basic ecosystem services, such as pollination or natural pest control, for agricultural production and which increase its productivity in the long term; welcomes the EU target of dedicating at least 10% of agricultural area to this end; recalls the findings of Impact Assessment for CAP3a stating that no significant impacts on production and income would be generated at farm level; _________________ 3a Commission Staff Working Paper: Impact Assessment, SEC(2011) 1153 final/2
Amendment 1145 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 k (new)
Paragraph 6 k (new)
6k. Appreciates that a majority of Member States have already adopted targets to increase the agricultural area under organic production; believes that setting of a common EU-target of at least 25% is well in reach and reflects the growing demand for organic products in the EU, and calls for its adoption; underlines that eventual yield losses on farm level can be compensated, including by lower costs for fertilisers and synthetic pesticides;
Amendment 1146 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 l (new)
Paragraph 6 l (new)
6l. Recognises the short and long term costs related to nutrient losses; believes that an urgent action and common targets to reduce nutrient losses by at least 50% and to reduce the use of fertilisers by at least 20% by 2030 are needed in order to reduce air, soil and water pollution, as well as climate impacts and to meet international commitments4a of Member States; _________________ 4aUNEP: Colombo Declaration on Sustainable Nitrogen Management, 2019
Amendment 1210 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for CAP National Strategic Plans to ensure adequate financial support and incentives to promote new ecological ‘green’ business models for agriculture and artisanal food production, notably through fostering short supply chains, organic and quality food production; free of harmful chemicals, calls on the national authorities to build on the Recommendations of the Commission4b and ensure compliance with the goals of the farm to fork, biodiversity strategy to 2030 as well as climate law; calls on the Commission to only approve CAP National Strategic Plans if they demonstrate their contribution to European Green Deal objectives and the relevant EU-wide targets; _________________ 4b https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/staf f-working-document-com-2020-846- recommendations-member-states-regards- their-strategic-plan-cap_en
Amendment 1245 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for CAP National Strategic Plans to ensure adequate financial support and incentives to promote new ecological ‘green’ business models for agriculture and artisanal food production, notably through fostering short supply chains and quality food production; calls for additional financial support for sustainable farming, green practices and animal welfare;
Amendment 1294 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls that the European food system must delivers a sufficient and varied supply of safe, nutritious, healthy, affordable and sustainable food to people at all times; believes that this goal is compliant with existing legislation and newly introduced EU quantitative targets embedded in the farm to fork and biodiversity strategy for 2030, and underlines that increasing the economic, environmental and social sustainability of food producers will ultimately increase their long-term resilience; encourages the Commission to consider the food supply chain and its workers as a strategic asset for the safety and well-being of all Europeans;
Amendment 1379 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Expresses its deep concern about the emergence of zoonotic diseases that are transferred from animals to humans (anthropozoonoses), such as Q fever, avian influenza and the new strain of influenza A (H1N1), which is exacerbated by anthropogenic climate change, the destruction of biodiversity, environmental degradation and our current food production systems; recalls that 70% of emerging diseases and pandemics have an animal origin according to the IPBES;
Amendment 1404 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Welcomes the emphasis placed on the need to reduce antibiotics use in animal agriculture and stresses that EU initiatives in this area should adopt a One Health approach that recognises the interdependence between the health and well-being of humans, animals, and the planet; calls to ensure equivalent standards for products of animal origin imported into the EU as those adopted under the Veterinary Medicines Regulation;
Amendment 1412 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Welcomes the emphasis placed on the need to reduce antibiotics use in animal agriculture and stresses that EU initiatives in this area should adopt a One Health approach that recognises the interdependence between the health and well-being of humans, animals, and the planet; calls to ensure equivalent standards for products of animal origin imported into the EU as those adopted under the Veterinary Medicines Regulation;
Amendment 1608 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recalls the need to promote effective Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS), enabling all food chain actors to become sustainable by speeding up innovation and accelerating knowledge transfer, in particular the implementation of Integrated Pest Management for every crop; recalls, in addition, the need for a farm sustainability data network to set benchmarks for farm performance and document the uptake of sustainable farming practices, while allowing for the precise and tailored application of new production approaches at farm level by providing farmers with access to fast broadband connections;
Amendment 1609 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recalls the need to promote effective Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS), enabling all food chain actors to become sustainable by speeding up innovation, the implementation of Integrated Pest Management for every crop and accelerating knowledge transfer; recalls, in addition, the need for a farm sustainability data network to set benchmarks for farm performance and document the uptake of sustainable farming practices, while allowing for the precise and tailored application of new production approaches at farm level by providing farmers with access to fast broadband connections;
Amendment 1671 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for measures to reduce the burden that highly processed foods with high salt, sugar and fat content, food improvement agents, pesticide residues and harmful chemicals and their mixtures place on public health; regrets that the introduction of nutrient profiles is greatly delayed and stresses that a robust set of nutrient profiles must be developed to restrict or prohibit the use of false nutritional claims on foods high in fats, sugars and/or salt; calls for a mandatory EU-wide front-of-pack nutrition labelling system based on independent science;
Amendment 1699 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Stresses that in order to be able to make an informed choice, information on the content of food, including impurities, presence of residues of harmful chemicals, such as from food-contact materials and pesticides, have to be known to consumers and incorporated in the food labelling schemes;
Amendment 1701 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Commission to work on a European Force against food fraud to enhance coordination between the different relevant national agencies in order to ensure the implementation of EU food standards both within the EU single market and regarding our imports;
Amendment 1714 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Calls on the Commission to work on a European Force against food fraud to enhance coordination between the different relevant national agencies in order to ensure the implementation of EU food standards both within the EU single market and regarding our imports;
Amendment 1744 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Recalls its call to extend the EU generic risk assessment across the legislation to prevent the exposure of consumers to hazardous substances in food;
Amendment 1746 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Believes that to encourage circularity in the food sector and trust in recycled materials, supply chains and final consumers have to have the information about the identity and safety of chemicals in and migrating from food contact materials and articles; recalls to this aim its call to apply equal safety requirements for virgin and recycled materials and to ensure traceability of hazardous chemicals throughout articles’ life-cycles;
Amendment 1943 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Considers that the further development of plant protein production and alternative sources of protein in the EU is a way of effectively, together with phasing out of synthetic pesticides, antibiotics and fertilisers, can help addressing many of the environmental and climate challenges that EU agriculture is facing, as well as preventing deforestation in countries outside the EU;
Amendment 1946 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Considers that the further development of plant protein production and alternative sources of protein in the EU is a way of effectively addressing many of the environmental and climate challenges that EU agriculture is facing, as well as preventing deforestation, forests and ecosystems degradation in countries outside the EU;
Amendment 1956 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Underlines the strong link between our food system and global deforestation; calls on the Commission to present a legislative proposal on the basis of the European Parliament resolution of 22 October 2020 with recommendations to the Commission on an EU legal framework to halt and reverse EU-driven global deforestation (2020/2006(INL));
Amendment 2116 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Underlines the importance EU funding forof EU resources for collection of data, reporting, assessment, research and innovation as a key driver in accelerating the transition to a more sustainable, healthy and inclusive European food system while facilitating investments needed to encourage agro- ecological practices in both social and technological innovation, and the crucial role of implementing the various practices of Integrated Pest Management and independent farm advisory services in ensuring the transfer of knowledge to the farming community, drawing on the exist and ensuring specialised training systems for farmers in Member States; believes that the boosting of innovation must be in synergy with the application of precautionary principle;
Amendment 2159 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls on the Member States to carry out systematic, standardised field monitoring of biodiversity on farmland, including pollinators, involving both professionals, farmers and citizen scientists and to use the data to help evaluate EU policies and their implementation;
Amendment 2169 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. Welcomes the interconnectedness of the farm to fork strategy and the Biodiversity Strategy to 2030; believes that both strategies have got highly synergistic effects and that no meaningful progress in nature protection and restoration can be achieved without transformation of our food system into more healthy and environmentally-friendly set-up;
Amendment 2198 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Recalls the global responsibility of European food systems and their key role in setting global standards for food safety, environmental protection and animal welfare; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that all food and feed products imported to the EU fully meet relevant EU regulations and standards and to provide development assistance to support primary producers from developing countries in meeting those standards; welcomstrongly encourages the Commission’s intention to take the environmental impacts of requested import tolerances into account and therefore calls on the Commission to review Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 on Maximum Residue Levels of pesticides (MRL) to incorporate animal health and the environmental risks as criteria of the legislation; considers it as a way to ensure a fair treatment for EU farmers who endeavours to protect biodiversity as well as to ensure them a level-playing field;
Amendment 2263 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Calls again the Commission to provide for the enforceability of Trade and Sustainable Development (TSD) Chapter of our Free Trade Agreements; is of the opinion that this should be done through the inclusion of proportionate and progressive sanction provisions in TSD chapters;
Amendment 59 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on international relations and has further exacerbated existing global tensions and security challenges; whereas the EU and NATO have coordinated closely since the beginning of the pandemic, addressing matters such as distribution of medical equipment and personnel, repatriation of citizens, research efforts to find a vaccine and vaccine rollout, countering disinformation activities and hostile propaganda and addressing cyber threats;
Amendment 64 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas NATO should not be seen as a continuation of a project from the past, but as a vision for the future of the world’s security and stability, which needs to swiftly adapt its political strategy to new challenges, maintain political solidarity and cohesion and remain a credible, technically innovative organisation;
Amendment 121 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights that the transatlantic community is faced with a broad array of unprecedented common challenges, ranging from the fight against terrorism to hybrid threats, climate change, disinformation, cyber attacks, emerging and disruptive technologies (EDTs), and a shifting global power balance, as well as the resulting challenge to the international rules-based order; underlines that maintaining political cohesion and unity, as well as strengthening political consultation and decision making must be priorities for the EU-NATO partnership in order to better address these common challenges;
Amendment 162 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that the ongoing and future work being carried out in parallel on both the EU’s Strategic Compass and the expected update of NATO’s Strategic Concept represents a unique opportunity to establish clear priorities and identify additional synergies in order to further EU- NATO cooperation; underlines that both processes must come to cohesive conclusions; expresses its vision that the EU Strategic Compass could lay the foundations for an EU contribution to the update of NATO’s Strategic Concept; believes that these processes should separately highlight the added value of each organisation, help define a better division of tasks and, by means of a constant dialogue and close coordination, map out whether the EU or NATO should take the lead in a given field;
Amendment 170 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that the upcoming NATO Summit is an important opportunity to advance EU-NATOreview the current state of the relationship and to examine areas for greater cooperation; underlines that the EU is a partner of NATO and that EU-NATO cooperation is mutually reinforcing and based on the agreed guiding principles of transparency, reciprocity, inclusiveness, the decision- making autonomy of both organisations and the principle of the single set of forces; reiterates that a European military capability to act is essential to contribute to the fulfilment of NATO’s core tasks, as well as to enhance deterrence;
Amendment 200 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recalls the importance of close transatlantic cooperation in the areas of arms control, disarmament and non- proliferation; furthermore, sees potential for further transatlantic cooperation on a range of international issues, such as maritime security, energy security, emerging and disruptive technologies, pandemic response and in the areas of outer space and the fight against terrorism;
Amendment 220 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Underlines the need for a consistent, clear, coherent and coordinated EU-NATO approach to the Southern Neighbourhood, addressing both traditional threats such as terrorism and the growing, aggressive presence of Russia and China;
Amendment 224 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Underlines that the geopolitical importance of the Arctic region is increasing, notes with concern the revitalization of Russia’s military footprint in the Arctic, accompanied by increased Russian and air patrols in the region and robust Russian submarine activity, as well Beijing’s significant interests in the Arctic, including its aspirations to create the Polar Silk Road for commerce through the Arctic as an extension of its Belt and Road Initiative; recognizes the importance of cooperation between the EU and NATO in the Arctic region which should lead to the creation of a comprehensive Arctic strategy which should include military, political and environmental components and which should be based on increased intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations in the region, the establishment of mechanisms to enhance information sharing, the increase of the frequency and complexity of NATO military exercises in the Arctic region; notes that the scope of this strategy should be maintaining the security and the stability of the region;
Amendment 228 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Amendment 235 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Expresses its utmost concern regarding the continuous revisionist policies pursued by Russia under President Putin; underscores the need for both NATO and the EU to remain vigilant and to adequately respond to acts of aggression and provocation by Russia, such as, in particular, its illegitimate and illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014; regrets President Putin’s evident rejection of dialogue, and considers Russia’s continued aggressive actions as a threat to Euro- Atlantic security and stability; , the aggression against Georgia, the ongoing assertive activity in the Baltic and Black Sea regions, in the Eastern Mediterranean and in the High North and the aggressive disinformation and propaganda campaigns against the West; expresses concern about Russia’s recent large-scale military activities around Ukraine and expresses its unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity; regrets President Putin’s evident rejection of dialogue, as well as the violation of a number of major international commitments and continuous violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms, and considers Russia’s continued aggressive actions as a threat to Euro-Atlantic security and stability; believes that the EU and NATO must continue to respond to Russian threats and challenges in a stronger, politically united and coherent way; underlines that the Alliance must keep conventional and nuclear military capabilities in places where Russian forces are active, in particular on NATO’s Eastern Flank; calls for a more proactive policy towards Ukraine and Georgia which should focus on the strengthening of Ukraine and Georgia’s ground, air and naval capabilities, support for domestic defence reforms, efforts to meet NATO interoperability standards and the organisation of more frequent military exercises in the Black Sea Region to counter Russia’s military build-ups; emphasises the need for stronger EU- NATO cooperation with regards to strengthening resilience against cyberattacks, disinformation and election interference coming from Russia;
Amendment 258 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Recognises that the growing influence and military rise of China need to be met with a coordinated transatlantic strategy; expresses its concern regarding the policies pursued by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) when it comes to, among other things, the suppression of democracy in Hong Kong, the treatment of the Uyghurs in Xinjiang, threats towards Taiwan or aggressive policies and actions in the South China Sea, the expansion of military activities in the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Arctic regions and the developing of long-range missiles and aircraft, aircraft carriers and nuclear arsenal; further points to the relevance of the fact that China, as a non-democratic regime, has entered into systemic competition with the transatlantic partnership by undermining the rules-based international order, and in turn is attempting to reshape it according to the CCP’s own values and interests; notes with concern that a number of Allies have been subject to Chinese cyber-attacks and disinformation campaigns originating in China, notably since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic; underlines the need for the EU and NATO to increase information-sharing analysis on China, to continue efforts to build resilience and counter cyber-attacks and disinformation which originate in China, strengthen efforts to analyse the implications of China’s technology capability development and continue to identify vulnerabilities of key sectors and supply chains; underlines that EU-NATO cooperation with like-minded partners in the Indo-Pacific region is essential in countering the challenges imposed by China and believes this cooperation should include regular political dialogue and consultation, information exchange and coordination of training and exercises;
Amendment 312 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Recognises the unprecedented challenge to global prosperity, security and stability posed by climate change as a ‘threat multiplier’; calls for enhanced EU- NATO dialogue on climate change and its multifaceted consequences for international security; underlines that both the EU and NATO should invest in green technologies with the aim to improve military effectiveness and maintaining the competitive advantages while minimizing the environmental footprint;
Amendment 316 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Underlines that the COVID- 19pandemic has demonstrated that NATO’s current resilience infrastructure cannot cope with multiple disruptive emergencies, especially those of anon- traditional nature such as pandemics and natural disasters; notes with concern that the COVID-19 crisis had a negative impact not only on public health and economy, but also on security, by accelerating geopolitical rivalries and enhancing uncertainties such as supply chain resilience, with lasting consequences for European and international security and stability; calls for the strengthening of EU-NATO cooperation with regards to better addressing non-traditional emergencies which should include lessons-learned exercises from the COVID-19 pandemic, regular training exercises with the aim to better prepare Allies to anticipate and better manage natural and man-made disasters and the development of stockpiles of emergency equipment and necessary assets;
Amendment 374 #
2020/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Underscores the importance of a strong, competitive and innovative European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), which not only secures and creates European jobs but is also essential for enabling the alliance to meet its capability requirements and hence ensure Europe’s safety; calls for further efforts to ensure a fully functional common defence market; highlights the importance of the EDF and calls for a strategic long- term orientation of its project funding; underlines the need for military mobility and interoperability projects to be strengthened in order to help Member States to act faster and more effectively in the context of a future possible conflict, including by funding dual use transport infrastructure and simplifying diplomatic clearances and customs rules;
Amendment 14 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas in recent years, we have seen continuous growth in cyber operations conducted by state and non-state actors; whereas during the COVID-19 pandemic, the EU and its Member States have observed cyber threats and malicious cyber activities targeting essential operators in Member States and their international partners, including in the health care sector;
Amendment 17 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas cyberspace is considered as the fifth dimension of warfare in addition to land, sea, air and space;
Amendment 27 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas during the development of the Requirements Catalogue (2017), which is used to identify the full range of CSDP military requirements across a number of illustrative scenarios, the need for cyber defence capabilities emerged as a high priority;
Amendment 29 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
D b. whereas the successful implementation of EU missions and operations is increasingly dependent on uninterrupted access to a secure cyberspace, and thus requires resilient cyber operational capabilities;
Amendment 31 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas the defence and space industries are facing unprecedented global competition and major technological changes with the emergence of advanced cyber technologies;
Amendment 35 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas raising the level of cyber security within the EU is a necessary corollary to the success of Europe’s digital ambitions; whereas a EU with strong cybersecurity culture and technology would be able to guarantee digital sovereignty, support a strong online economy and protect its citizens;
Amendment 41 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
G a. whereas one of the goals envisaged by the European Commission proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and the Council establishing the “European Cybersecurity Industrial, Technology and Research Competence Centre and the Network of National Coordination Centres” has been to enhance synergies between the civilian and military dimensions and to increase cooperation between civilian and defence cybersecurity research and innovation communities;
Amendment 45 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
G b. whereas different state actors like Russia, China and North Korea have been involved in malicious cyber activities in pursuit of political, economic or security objectives that include attacks on critical infrastructure, cyber espionage and mass surveillance of EU citizens, aiding disinformation campaigns and distributing malware, limiting access to the internet and the functioning of IT systems; whereas such activities disregard and violate international law, human rights and EU fundamental rights while jeopardising democracy, security, public order and the strategic autonomy of the EU, and should therefore lead to a joint EU response, such as using the framework for a joint EU diplomatic response, including the use of restrictive measures envisaged for the EU cyber diplomacy toolbox;
Amendment 47 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
H a. whereas attribution forms are central component in cyber diplomacy and deterrence strategies;
Amendment 66 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that the borderless nature of cyber space and the substantial number of cyber-attacks make them a threat requiring intensified EU-NATO cooperation based on coordinated efforts to counter hybrid threats, information sharing between cyber crisis response teams, exchange of best practices, enhanced training, research and exercises and a coordinated Union-level response, including common Member State support capabilities;
Amendment 73 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Welcomes the decision of the Council to give green light for the establishment of the European Cybersecurity Industrial, Technology and Research Competence Centre in Bucharest, Romania, which will work together with a network of national coordination centres designed by Member States and with the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity and which will channel cybersecurity-related funding from Horizon Europe and the Digital Europe Programme; underlines that the Cybersecurity Competence Centre must bring together the main European stakeholders, including industry, academic and research organisations and other relevant civil society associations, to forma cybersecurity competence community with the aim to enhance and spread cybersecurity expertise across the EU;
Amendment 78 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the EEAS to further develop a coherent IT security policy to strengthen cyber defence coordination, while focusing on prevention, detection, incident response, situational awareness, information exchange and early warning mechanism; urges a cooperation strategy with the EU’s Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERT-EU) to protect networks used by all EU institutions; calls on the European Parliament to ensure its participation in CERT-EU results to ensured a level of IT security that will allow it to receive all the necessary classified and non-classified information to carry out its responsibilities under the Treaties, including as a result of the current process to replace the 2002 Inter- Institutional Agreement on access to information in the area of security and defence;
Amendment 81 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the EEAS to further develop a coherent IT security policy to strengthen cyber defence coordination; urges ato strengthen cooperation strategy with the EU’s Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERT-EU) to protect networks used by all EU institutions; calls on the European Parliament to ensure its participation in CERT-EU results to ensured a level of IT security that will allow it to receive all the necessary classified and non-classified information to carry out its responsibilities under the Treaties, including as a result of the current process to replace the 2002 Inter- Institutional Agreement on access to information in the area of security and defence;
Amendment 98 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that the European Defence Fund (EDF), will also support strengthening resilience, and improve preparedness, responsiveness and cooperation in the cyber domain; calls on the Member States to take advantage of the EDF to jointly develop cyber defence capabilities;
Amendment 106 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the progress achieved by the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) Cyber Rapid Response Team; recalls that PESCO offers excellent ways to develop cyber defence capabilities and to speed up cyber security initiatives, such as through the Cyber Threats and Incident Response Information Sharing Platform and Cyber and Information Domain Coordination Centre and to increase interoperability between Member States;
Amendment 110 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Stresses that cyber defence is considered an operational task for all CSDP missions, and that cyber resilience and related capabilities must be established, tested and deployed prior to the start of CSDP planning processes;
Amendment 119 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Notes the imposition of restrictive measures in July 2020 and October 2020 as a credible step in strengthening the EU’s cyber diplomacy toolbox, while respecting the European vision for the internet, which is one of a single, open, neutral, free, secure and un-fragmented network;
Amendment 133 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Calls on all Member States to ensure coherence and focus on cyber capability, developing a strategic common approach to priorities; calls on fostering research, innovation and the exchange of expertise, in order to guarantee the full potential of PESCO and EDF;
Amendment 147 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that fragmentation is accompanied by serious concerns over the lack of resources and staff at the EU level, thereby stresses the need to increase both; urges the VP/HR and/or the Member States to increase financial and cyber defence personnel resources, in particular experts in cyberforensicdecision and policy making, policy implementation, cyber incidents response and investigation areas, including the development of cyber skills; calls for further funding for CERT- EU and the creation of an EU security operations centre;
Amendment 152 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that fragmentation is accompanied by serious concerns over resources and staff at the EU level; urges the VP/HR and/or the Member States to increase financial and personnel resources, in particular experts in cyberforensics; calls for further funding for CERT-EU and EDF and the creation of an EU security operations centre;
Amendment 171 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Welcomes the Commission’s initiative to build a network of Security Operations Centres across the EU which could enhance civil-military cooperation to provide timely warnings on cybersecurity incidents;
Amendment 189 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Stresses that the proliferation of dual-use, off-the-shelf systems may present challenges in terms of systems being exploited by an increasing number of state as well as non-state adversaries; calls on the Commission and Member States to activate several levers, such as certification as well as the supervision of the responsibility of private actors;
Amendment 190 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19 b. Recommends that the establishment of a Joint Cyber Unit to increase cooperation to respond to the lack of information sharing among EU institutions, bodies and agencies guaranteeing a secure and rapid information network and to enable the full use of existing structures, resources and capabilities;
Amendment 191 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the upcoming ‘Military Vision and Strategy on Cyberspace as a Domain of Operations’ which will define cyberspace as a domain of operations for EU CSDP; calls for continuous assessment of the vulnerabilities of the information infrastructures of CSDP mission information infrastructures, and for the implementation of common harmonised standards in cyber defence education, training and exercises (ETE) in support of CSDP missions;
Amendment 195 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Notes that a streamlined EU military training & education in the cyber domain would significantly improve the level of trust among Member States, increasing standard operating procedures and clearer regulations and enforcement;
Amendment 203 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls for enhanced mutual operational assistance between Member States; strongly emphasises the importance of further exercises and scenario-based policy discussions on crisis management, including on the mutual assistance clause (Article 42(7) of the TEU) in a hypothetical cyber attack scenario; calls for increased coordination with NATO in this matter through participation in cyber exercises and joint training, such as the parallel and coordinated exercises (PACE); calls for such initiatives to strengthen the common understanding on the implementation procedures for mutual assistance and/or solidarity in line with Article 42(7) of the TEU and Article 222 of the TFEU, including with a specific objective of operationalising these procedures for cyber-attacks on the EU institutions orEU Member States;
Amendment 205 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Reiterates that common strong attribution capabilities are also an essential component of effective cyber defence and cyber deterrence; welcomes the VP/HR proposal to encourage and facilitate the establishment of a Member States’ EU cyber intelligence working group residing within the EU Intelligence and Situation Centre (INTCEN) to advance strategic intelligence cooperation on cyber threats and activities, in order to further support EU situational awareness and decision-making on a joint diplomatic response;
Amendment 223 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Welcomes the arrangement between the CERT-EU and the NATO Computer Incident Response Capability (NCIRC), to ensure the ability to respond to threats in real time by improving cyber incident prevention, detection and response both in the EU and in NATO; stresses also the importance to increase cyber defence training capabilities in IT and cyber systems in cooperation with the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCD COE) and the NATO Communications and Information (NCI) Academy;
Amendment 232 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls for further synchronisation of EU-NATO cooperation, notably on cyber defence interoperability requirements, by looking for possible complementarities, pursuing the affiliation of relevant CSDP structures to NATO’s Federated Mission Networking and avoiding duplication and acknowledging their respective responsibilities;
Amendment 240 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls for closer coordination on cyber defence between Member States, the EU institutions, NATO, the United Member States and other strategic partners; underlines the urgent need for implementing like Japan, Australia, South Korea, New Zealand and others; underlines the urgent need to respect international law, including the UN Charter in its entirety, and adhere to the widely- recognised international normative framework for responsible state behaviour in cyberspace;
Amendment 243 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls for closer coordination on cyber defence between Member States, the EU institutions, NATO, the United States and other strategic partners such as the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE); underlines the urgent need for implementing the widely- recognised international normative framework for responsible state behaviour in cyberspace;
Amendment 251 #
2020/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on all Member States and the EU to show leadership during discussions and initiatives under the auspices of the UN to help truly promote responsible state behaviour in cyber space, building on the consensus reports of the UN GGE endorsed by the UN General Assembly, and more recently the OEWG; calls for UN peacekeeping missions to be reinforced with cyber defence capacities in line with the effective implementation of their mandates;
Amendment 6 #
2020/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
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Amendment 16 #
2020/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 19 a (new)
Citation 19 a (new)
Amendment 30 #
2020/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 a (new)
Citation 24 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 13 September 2017 on corruption and human rights in third countries (2017/2028(INI)),
Amendment 101 #
2020/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Strongly denounces the many cases of discrimination and persecution linked to ethnicity, nationality, social class, caste, religion, belief, language, age, sex, sexuality and orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics that continue to occur in many countries and societies; deplores the targeting of individuals or communities with intolerant and hate-filled declarations and actions; considers the prevalence of racism and xenophobia in many countries to be unacceptable;
Amendment 176 #
2020/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Deplores the fact that while the UN marked its seventy-fifth anniversary in 2020, a number of governments inspired by inward-looking attitudes have taken action to counter multilateralism and international cooperation efforts in favour of peace, conflict resolution and the protection of human rights based on the purposes and principles of the UNDHR, international law, the UN Charter and the Helsinki Final Act; criticises the lack of joint international leadership from democratic countries to respond consistently to serious violations of international human rights law and to join forces to advance human rights, democracy and worldwide rules-based systems and urges the EU and member states to fill this leadership void; stresses that human rights are universal and indivisible and condemns any attempt to relativise them;
Amendment 195 #
2020/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the fact that efforts to advance the rights of women and girls have gained further prominence worldwide; stresses, however, the persistence of widespread gender-specific violence, including femicide, and discrimination in every region of the world, which often arises from cultural habits or long- established discriminatory legal systems; expresses concern over the widespread ongoing attacks on women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights; highlights, furthermore, the use of sexual violence targeting women because of their opinions, faith, philosophical orientation or their activism in defence of human rights; condemns authoritarian regimes that are opposing or fanning a negative backlash against women’s demands for equal rights; underlines the prominent role that women play through their activism in political and social movements and deplores the heavy toll they have paid by being victims of violence caused by brutal repression; and war;
Amendment 200 #
2020/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the fact that efforts to advance the rights of women and girls have gained further prominence worldwide; stresses, however, the persistence of widespread gender-specific violence and discrimination in every region of the world, which often arises from cultural habits or long-established discriminatory legal systems; highlights, furthermore, the use of sexual violence targeting women because of their opinions, faith, philosophical orientation, sexual orientation or their activism in defence of human rights; recalls that violence against lesbian and bisexual women in the form of “corrective rape” remains a systemic problem in some countries owing to social stigma and discriminatory legal systems; condemns authoritarian regimes that are opposing or fanning a negative backlash against women’s demands for equal rights; underlines the prominent role that women play through their activism in political and social movements and deplores the heavy toll they have paid by being victims of violence caused by brutal repression;
Amendment 210 #
2020/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Expresses deep concern at the continuation of serious human rights abuses against children around the world in 2019, the year of the 30th anniversary of the Convention of the Rights of the Child, namely child labour, early and forced marriages, trafficking and exploitation of children, use of child soldiers in armed conflicts and family separation and detention of children for immigration- related reasons;
Amendment 228 #
2020/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Recalls that the Union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, solidarity, the rule of law and respect for human rights, as set out in Article 2 of the TEU; stresses that promoting these values externally, advancing democracy, the rule of law, the universality and indivisibility of human rights is at the core of the EU’s common foreign and security policy, in accordance with the Article 21 of the TEU and the Union’s strategic interest, and should be reflected, in an effective and coherent way, in all areas of the Union’s relations with non-EU countries;
Amendment 247 #
2020/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the commitment by the Council to promote responses to the effects of the COIVD-19 pandemic by developing a global system of cooperation and dialogue and advancing rules- and rights- based multilateralism; urges the EU and Member States to develop an explicit strategy to counter increasing state withdrawal and pushback against the international human rights framework, in line with stated commitments to multilateralism in the Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy; stresses its view that international human rights law and the promise of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 should remain the cornerstones of all responses to the pandemic; recommends that the EU continue its efforts by engaging with countries and stakeholders which may or may not share the same values as the EU, in order to preserve or develop international standards in the field of human rights;
Amendment 249 #
2020/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Condemns the fact that seats on the UNHRC are often occupied by countries with proven track records of grave human rights violations, and calls on the EU Member States to be extremely cautious on their voting patterns and to avoid supporting countries that clearly violate human rights;
Amendment 282 #
2020/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Reiterates its call for human rights clauses to be systematically included in all international agreements between the EU and non-EU countries and for them to be duly enforced and monitored, including through measurable benchmarks and regular impact assessments, with the involvement of Parliament and civil society; stresses that these clauses should provide for mechanisms to ensure their effective enforcement and for procedures setting out clear and credible consequences that follow from breaches of agreement, including suspension or, as a last resort, the withdrawal of the EU from the agreement; calls for better coordination and communication between specialised actors responsible for relevant policy areas like trade and human rights, to more efficiently integrate human rights aspects of trade and investment policy; recommends that independent monitoring mechanisms on human rights be set up in relation to trade and foreign investment agreements, as well as an independent complaints mechanism, to provide affected citizens and local stakeholders with effective recourse to remedy;
Amendment 291 #
2020/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls for the implementation of and adequate budget for activities and support to promote and protect democracy and human rights under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) to match the level of the Union’s commitment and ambition;
Amendment 314 #
2020/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Takes the view that democratic governance and the rule of law are globally under attack due to a combination of factors including the rise of authoritarianism, increased inequalities and poverty, the shrinking of space for civil society, loss of credibility of public power and the weakening of collective organisations defending public interest; expresses concern that authoritarian practices such as the stigmatising of civil society actors as ‘foreign agents’ are being copied and spread globally; calls for the EU and its Member States to continue supporting the building up of democratic institutions and transparent and credible electoral processes, while going beyond this by providing further support to actions that encourage and unleash democratic debate, combat inequalities, empower civil society organisations, fight corruption and strengthen judiciaries;
Amendment 317 #
2020/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Stresses that corruption and human rights abuses are intrinsically linked; calls on the EU to integrate the fight against corruption in its human rights agenda; reiterates the EU’s duty to protect anti-corruption associations, investigative journalists and whistle- blowers who work to expose corruption and fraud;
Amendment 332 #
2020/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Underlines the complexity of modern conflicts, which often develop domestically at national or regional level, involve many parties, including terror organisations and non-state agents, and have disastrous humanitarian consequences; calls for the EU to strengthen its response to conflicts, addressing their root causes, investing in conflict prevention and mediation efforts, seeking and maintaining space for political solutions, creating partnerships and alliances with like-minded countries and regional organisations to build bridges between belligerents and draw up peace plans, getting more women involved in peace work, and providing further support to civilian or military missions aimed at keeping peace; emphasises the need for an increased role of women in conflict prevention and resolution, in peacekeeping, humanitarian aid and post- conflict reconstruction operations and in the promotion of human rights and democratic reforms;
Amendment 365 #
2020/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Welcomes UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution 2467 on conflict-related sexual violence and all related UNSC resolutions beginning with UNSC 1325 on women, peace and security, which affirms the commitment of the UNSC to preventing the use of sexual violence as a tactic of war and terrorism through the use of all means at its disposal, including sanctions and other targeted measures against persistent perpetratorspetrators; stresses the need to ensure that all necessary safe medical and psychological assistance and services are provided to female war rape victims, including safe abortion, as foreseen under IHL; welcomes, furthermore, the creation on 30 October 2019 by the UN of a Global Fund for Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, with a view to helping them accede to reparations;
Amendment 376 #
2020/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Calls for the adoption and implementation of a global EU human rights sanctions mechanism or EU Magnitsky Act as an essential part of the EU existing human rights and foreign policy toolbox which would strengthen the EU’s role as a global human rights actor, allowing for targeted sanctions against individuals responsible for or complicit in serious human rights violations; stresses the importance of allocating sufficient resources to enable its effective and swift implementation; calls for the establishment of an EU-level advisory committee with Parliament’s participation;
Amendment 388 #
2020/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Condemns the killings, arbitrary detention, torture, persecution, harassment, remote digital surveillance of and smear campaigns against HRDs; notes with great concern the high number of land and environmental HRDs that were murdered or violently attacked in 2019 for standing up to protect natural resources and the rights of individuals to live in a safe and healthy environment; calls for the end of all attacks, the release of all those arbitrarily detained and to make those responsible accountable;
Amendment 393 #
2020/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Is particularly concerned about the increasing number of sentences imposed without guarantees of the minimum fair trial standards required by international law; calls on the EU to continue to use cooperation and diplomacy to seek that the right to a fair trial is fully respected for each and every person;
Amendment 433 #
2020/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Recalls that sexual and reproductive health and rights, including access to HIV services and age- appropriate sexuality education, are human rights, and that their realisation is affected by a global backlash against gender equality, further exacerbated by the global COVID-19 pandemic; calls on the EU and EU Member States to use bilateral and multilateral channels to promote and protect SRHR/HIV response, with a special attention to marginalised groups, such as LGBTI persons, and attain universal health coverage through linked sexual and reproductive health and rights and HIV interventions;
Amendment 450 #
2020/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Considers regrettable the growing divergent developments between countries which are moving towards a better protection of the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons, notably by de-criminalising homosexuality, and those which undermine them and leave the field free for persecution, discrimination and stigmatisation against LGTBI persons; believes that practices and acts of violence against individuals on the basis of their sexual orientationreal or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics should not go unpunished and must be eradicated; calls for the EU to play a leading role in defending the human rights of LGBTI persons and to set an example in tackling violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and develop a new and ambitious LGBTI+ equality strategy;, including the use of all diplomatic tools at its disposal to advocate towards de-criminalisation of sexual relations between consenting same-sex partners, to set an example in tackling violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics, and to develop a new and ambitious LGBTI+ equality strategy; calls on the EU and Member States to thoroughly and consistently apply the EU Guidelines on protection of human rights of LGBTI persons across its external policy1a; _________________ 1aEU Human Rights Guidelines on Non- Discrimination in External Action, https://data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/docu ment/ST-6337-2019-INIT/en/pdf; Guidelines to promote and protect the enjoyment of all human rights by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons, https://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/c ms_Data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/13758 4.pdf
Amendment 496 #
2020/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Is appalled by the number of killings, attacks and acts of persecution, discrimination, harassment and incitation to antagonism that took place, and the number of restrictions on rights that were imposed in 2019 against individuals and groups targeted because of their religion or belief; reaffirms its support for victims of violence based on religion or belief and its commitment to eradicating such violence; welcomes the Global Exchange on Religion in Society, launched by the Vice- President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR) in Brussels on 6 September 2019; recommends, however, that equal attention be paid to both intra-religious and inter- religious relationships; calls in this regard for the development of EU support to intra- religious dialogue at local level with the aim of fighting extremism and hate speech; calls furthermore for the objectives of promoting and protecting freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief to be mainstreamed into a wider range of EU activities related to human rights; deplores the fact that some countries have, enforce or seek to introduce penal laws providing for the punishment of blasphemy, conversion or apostasy; stresses that the freedom of religion and belief includes the rights not to believe, to espouse theistic, non-theistic, agnostic or atheistic views and the right to apostasy;
Amendment 527 #
2020/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. Highlights the continuing change in media landscapes and the increasing use of social networks; underlines the challenges and risks that this evolution poses regarding violations of freedom of offline and online expression, censorship, data protection, hate speech and the safety of journalists and whistle-blowers, among others; calls on the Commission to reviewmonitor social media companies’ policies and practices, in particular their self-regulatory tools, which have implications on the exercise of freedom of expression worldwide, and present proposals for policy or legislation changes where appropriate;
Amendment 532 #
2020/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49
Paragraph 49
49. Welcomes the positive development in 2019 of the weakening of political support for maintaining death penalty in some countries which have not abolished it; deplores however the decisions of some national judicial authorities which led to an increase in executions compared to previous years; calls on the EU to continue to condemn systematically the use of the death penalty and to implement communication campaigns against the death penalty worldwide; urges the EU and its Member States to defend abolition in all international forums and advocate for the widest possible support for this position; calls for the reintroduction of the moratorium on the death penalty as a first step towards its abolition;
Amendment 553 #
2020/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53
Paragraph 53
53. Calls for the setting up of an EU mandatory human rights due diligence instrument that requires companies to engage actively in the identification, assessment, mitigation, prevention and notification of any adverse impacts of their businesses and supply chains on human rights, setting civil and criminal liability for corporate bodies, business leaders and executives in the event of a breach and providing victims with access to justice and remedy; recommends that a legal duty of care be included as a specific element of this instrument in order to prevent the use of modern slavery and child labour by businesses in their overseas supply chains; recommends a transparency requirement to be part of the due diligence instrument to facilitate victims’ ability to access grievance redress; calls for effective mechanisms to protect those advancing grievances from retaliation, including legislation to deter so-called ‘SLAPP’ (strategic litigation against public participation) suits;
Amendment 21 #
2020/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls the ambition of the EU to be a global actor for peace, and calls for its actions and policies to strive for the maintenance of international peace and security and, support for the rules-based international order and respect for human rights;
Amendment 69 #
2020/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the importance for the Union of sustainable stability, security and prosperity in its neighbourhood; calls, in this regard, on the EU to continue engagement in its neighbourhood, both in the East and in the South, by actively supporting the civil society and decision- makers willing to engage in dialogue and reform;
Amendment 86 #
2020/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Reiterates its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and of all the other Eastern Partnership countries, notably Armenia and Azerbaijan; expresses serious concerns about the situation in Belarus and reiterates its support to the sovereign and democratic choice of the people;
Amendment 103 #
2020/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Notes with concern that Russia, in partnership with China, is taking some assertive steps in the international arena, with the aim to promote its own geopolitical agenda; is worried about Russia’s actions taken in order to expand its presence in Europe’s neighbourhoods, negatively affecting EU efforts for peace in Syria, Libya and Ukraine;
Amendment 124 #
2020/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Stresses that the EU must come up with a long-term strategy towards a rising China, with which the EU does not share the same values, political system and approach to multilateralism, in order to fully protect the EU’s strategic autonomy and values;
Amendment 184 #
2020/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Commends the continuity of the CSDP missions and operations despite the very challenging environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; suggests that the budget, planning and equipment of EU CSDP missions and operations be assessed in the light of the lessons learnt from COVID-19; notes that the current COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on the existing CSDP missions, notably due to a temporary reduction in staff on EU training missions in places such as Mali, Somalia or the Central African Republic and underlines the importance for the EU to consider what more could be done to minimise and manage the risk of staff being infected, what additional resources are needed, as well as what adjustments work best in different environments to make sure the operational effectiveness is maintained;
Amendment 254 #
2020/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Underlines that third country participation in the EDF, in some specific and exceptional cases when it gives added value to certain projects and is conducted on the basis of effective reciprocity, while considering the importance of EU decision-making autonomy, should not undermine the objectives of the EDF;
Amendment 266 #
2020/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Expects the Strategic Review of the first PESCO phase by the end of 2020; considers PESCO to be an instrument that contributes to sustainable and efficient EU defence cooperation by improving participating Member States’ defence capabilities and interoperability, especially in terms of the availability, flexibility and deployability of forces; underlines that PESCO needs to be effectively used as an instrument to reach EU defence integration and a greater EU Strategic Autonomy;
Amendment 273 #
2020/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on participating Member States to show full political engagement and ensure tangible progress in the swift and effective implementation of the current PESCO projects; notes that Member States must continue their efforts to enhance interoperability and flexibility of their forces, while making progress in fulfilling the commitments related to bringing their defence systems more in line with each other, with a particular focus on strengthening collaborative capability development and strengthening the availability and deployability of forces, including for military CSDP operations and missions;
Amendment 282 #
2020/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes the progress made in EU-NATO cooperation since the Joint Declaration in Warsaw in 2016; commends the progress made in implementing the common set of proposals of December 2017, in particular the intensification of EU-NATO political dialogue at all levels, as well as the structured dialogue on military mobility, the efforts to ensure greater coherence between the respective defence planning processes, and closer cooperation in countering hybrid threats and disinformation campaigns; notes that, from using military aircrafts to repatriate and evacuate citizens, to assisting law enforcement, providing psychological support and even contributing to research efforts to find a vaccine, the cooperation between NATO and EU in assisting civilian authorities in containing and stopping the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has been vital; calls on the EU and NATO to further enhance the mutually reinforcing cooperation and to deepen their Strategic Partnership;
Amendment 324 #
2020/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Is concerned that the rules-based international order, multilateralism and the values of sustainable peace, prosperity and freedom, which correspond to the foundations on which the European Union is built, are facing challenges; notes that the COVID- 19 pandemic has revealed and amplified existing global fragilities and tensions; stresses that the pandemic has strengthened public support for a stronger role for the European Union and for more European unity, solidarity and resilience; welcomes the Council’s conclusions of June 2020 advocating a strong European Union that promotes peace and security and protects its citizens; underlines the European Union’s commitment to effective multilateralism, with the United Nations at its core, as a central element of the EU’s external policy;
Amendment 350 #
2020/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Welcomes the set of priorities and guidelines adopted for EU cooperation in the field of countering hybrid threats and enhancing resilience to these threats, including the fight against disinformation, and propaganda both inside and outside the Union’s borders, and the setting up of a Rapid Alert System to facilitate cooperation with international partners such as the G7 and NATO; invites the EU and its Member States to develop and strengthen the security of its information and communication systems, including secure communication channels; underlines the importance and the urgency for the EU to step up its strategic communication and to address the growing and malign foreign interference, coming mainly from Russia and China, which threatens its democratic system; stresses the need for the Member States to create strong national action plans to fight disinformation and propaganda, together with fact-checkers, researchers, start-ups and civil society organisations;
Amendment 377 #
2020/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Regrets the European Council’s current lack of ambition in the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for security and defence initiatives; urges the Council to maintain an ambitious budget for the European Defence Fund and for military mobility(both Research and non-Research), aimed to strengthen collaborative actions and cross-border cooperation throughout the Union and for military mobility in order to help Member States to act faster and more effectively in the context of a future possible conflict, including by funding dual use transport infrastructure and simplifying diplomatic clearances and customs rules, at the level initially proposed by the Commission and adopted by Parliament at first reading; recalls that European citizens have clearly and consistently called for the Union to step up its role in delivering sustainable stability and security, and this can only be achieved with the necessary financial means and an ambitious MFF in the area of external action and defence;
Amendment 73 #
2020/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses the importance of International Criminal Court (ICC) in investigating crimes against humanity and defending the victims; considers the attacks against ICC to be deeply regrettable and stresses the need for the EU to protect the ICC´s independence and impartiality against attacks that aim to obstruct its work;
Amendment 86 #
2020/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the world’s growing instability and the rise of unprecedented global challenges, especially climate change, health-related risks and cyberattacks and conflicts at our borders, should lead the EU to establish more strategic alliances with like- minded democracies and build ad hoc coalitions with other partners where necessary;
Amendment 88 #
2020/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the world’s growing instability and the rise of unprecedented global challenges, especially climate change, health-related risks and hybrid and cyberattacks, should lead the EU to establish more strategic alliances with like- minded democracies and build ad hoc coalitions with other partners where necessary;
Amendment 90 #
2020/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the importance of increasing need to step up the efforts of the Commission and Member States in confronting hybrid and cyber threats; welcomes in this regard the adoption of the Council decision concerning restrictive measures against cyber-attacks threatening the Union or its Member States;
Amendment 112 #
2020/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Expresses concerns at the unprecedented scale of state-sponsored disinformation and propaganda campaigns, the manipulation and weaponisation of information, including by state actors with malign intentions; welcomes the quick response by the EU institutions to this new challenge, such as the setting up of a new special committee in Parliament focusing on foreign interference in democratic processes in the EU, including disinformation and calls on the EU to further its capacities to better counter disinformation and propaganda, both inside and outside its borders;
Amendment 141 #
2020/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recognises the role of EU as a global actor for peace and security; Stresses the need for the EU to actively contribute to the protection of minorities like the Uighurs, Rohingyas and others;
Amendment 172 #
2020/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights that EU Treaty provisions on consulting and providing information to Parliament in the field of CFSP should translate into clear rules on transparently sharing the relevant documents, including draft strategies; considers that the 2010 ‘declaration on political accountability’ is no longer an appropriate basis for relations between Parliament and the VP/HR and should be replaced by an interinstitutional agreement; furthermore recalls that it has requested a review of the Council decision establishing the EEAS;
Amendment 187 #
2020/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Regrets the lack of progress in improving the decision-making process on CFSP matters, which impacts the efficiency, speed of action and credibility of EU action on the international scene; calls on the Member States to agree to move from unanimity to qualified majority voting at least in selected areas of CFSP, like human rights issues;
Amendment 223 #
2020/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Recognises that the stability, security and prosperity of the Western Balkans and the Eastern and Southern Neighbourhood countries directly affect the Union’s own stability; calls for a more active, unified and effective role for the EU in the peaceful resolution of the ongoing tensions and conflicts, in particular in Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Lebanon, Syria and Libya, and in the prevention of any future conflicts in the neighbourhood;
Amendment 228 #
2020/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Recognises that the stability, security and prosperity of the Western Balkans and the Eastern and Southern Neighbourhood countries directly affect the Union’s own stability; calls for a more active, unified and effective role for the EU in the peaceful resolution of the ongoing tensions and conflicts, in particular in Belarus, Ukraine, Nagorno-Karabakh, Lebanon, Syria and Libya, and in the prevention of any future conflicts in the neighbourhood;
Amendment 262 #
2020/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Reiterates the EU’s commitment to supporting the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of Ukraine and all EaP countries within their internationally recognised borders, in accordance with international law, norms and principles; rejects the use of force or the threat of force when resolving conflicts and reiterates its vision that current conflicts in all EaP countries should be settled in accordance with international law norms and principles; remains fully committed to the policy of non-recognition of the illegal annexation of Crimea; condemns, furthermore, the continued militarisation in the Georgian occupied territories of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia and calls on Russia to fulfil its obligations under international law;
Amendment 337 #
2020/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Underlines that it is in the mutual interest of the EU and the UK, amplified by their geographical proximity and shared values, to agree on common responses to address foreign, security and defence policy challenges;
Amendment 347 #
2020/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for a stronger transatlantic partnership inbased on mutual respect and concrete actions to promote multilateralism, the rule of law and human rights in and in order to deal dealing with current foreign and security challenges and crises, particularly the current health emergency and the economic and political challenges it brings;
Amendment 352 #
2020/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Considers it necessary to return to a comprehensive cooperation between the EU and US, especially in areas of human rights, transatlantic security cooperation, economic cooperation and climate change;
Amendment 418 #
2020/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Regrets that the Commission did not include the Arctic in their 2020 Work Programme; however recognises that it has opened a public consultation, which seeks input on the strengths and shortfalls of the existing policy, with a view to possibly preparing an updated approach; considers it necessary for the EU to have an Arctic Strategy;
Amendment 420 #
2020/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 d (new)
Paragraph 21 d (new)
21d. Underscores the need to use the potential of improving further EU-India relations taking into account the developments in the region and the important role of India in the region and globally;
Amendment 461 #
2020/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls for the strengthening of defence capabilities, notably through the sufficient funding of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), the EDF, military mobility and the European space programme; underlines the need for further coherence of EU tools in EU defence cooperation; calls for increased support, staffing and adequate budgetary resources for the EEAS Strategic Communications Division; Calls for a review of the mandate of EEAS Strategic Communications Division to include foreign interference by emerging actors like China;
Amendment 483 #
2020/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Considers it important to ensure a better link between internal and external aspects of EU policies to ensure that EU policies act towards common foreign and security policy goals, including the EU energy policy; new energy projects should not contradict the principles of CFSP, as is the case with Nord Stream 2;
Amendment 4 #
2020/2202(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (the Protocol) is the only solution found with the UK, after four years of intense negotiations, to address the specific consequences for Northern Ireland of the UK’s decision to leave the EU single market and the customs union, and to ensure the protection of the Good Friday Agreement in all its dimensions, the functioning of the all- island economy without a hard border and the integrity of the EU’s single market for goods, consumer protection and other areas;
Amendment 12 #
2020/2202(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas it is necessary to preserve a level-playing field and legal certainty for businesses and citizens;
Amendment 13 #
2020/2202(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
C b. whereas a lack of implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement will have serious consequences for the entire EU- UK relationship, extending beyond the Withdrawal Agreement;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2202(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
C c. whereas it is paramount to uphold international law and strengthen cooperation with likeminded countries and democratic allies on the basis of mutual trust, in particular given the current geopolitical and security context;
Amendment 26 #
2020/2202(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates the consistent EU position that the Protocol will not be renegotiated and highlights that EU Member States and institutions remain united in this view; points out that renegotiation would only further increase legal uncertainty and lack of predictability for businesses and citizens in Northern Ireland;
Amendment 34 #
2020/2202(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Notes the recent resumption of talks between the EU and the UK following a pause in the talks since February 2022; regrets that the UK has not been willing to accept a satisfactory negotiated solution yet, despite the flexibility of the EU to engage on the Northern Ireland Protocol;
Amendment 36 #
2020/2202(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. DStrongly deplores the publication on 13 June 2022 of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill by the UK; calls on, which is an attempt to unilaterally override most parts of the Protocol; highlights the need to preserve the role of the European Court of Justice, which is necessary to interpret the applicable EU law; strongly rejects the proposed removal of the obligation for businesses in Northern Ireland to align with provisions in EU law; reaffirms the need for a level-playing field in the field of state-aid; and therefore urges the UK Parliament not to adopt the bill and calls on the UK Government to engage constructively with the Commission toand address practical trading issues within the legal framework of the Protocol.
Amendment 39 #
2020/2202(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Amendment 49 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37 a. Stresses the need for the revival of the debating culture in Parliament; welcomes the decision to require members to give speeches from the lectern facing the plenary; believes that the debating culture can also be improved by allowing sufficient time for the exchange of arguments and counter-arguments, for instance by extending the blue card procedure;
Amendment 116 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 78 a (new)
Paragraph 78 a (new)
78 a. Notes that teleworking arrangements and remote voting are now part of Parliament’s working arrangements for Members; calls on Parliament’s secretariat to continue facilitating these arrangements for Members on maternity, parental, carers, sick or special leave and explore using the arrangements in the future also, so as to allow Members to both hold meetings in their constituencies as well as with their colleagues in Brussels in what could be ‘hybrid’ weeks;
Amendment 133 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 81
Paragraph 81
81. Welcomes the development of measures that contribute to a better balancing of professional and private life including the implementation of extended teleworking possibilities for Parliament’s staff and of measures promoting well-being at work; however, highlights the value of physical presence in Parliament; highlights the contribution of teleworking arrangements and remote voting to the further reduction of Parliament’s carbon footprint; stresses the need for Parliament's staff and Members to be provided the opportunity to continue the conduct of so-called hybrid meetings as well as remote voting; calls on the Bureau to continue providing instruments to facilitate these arrangements in future;
Amendment 11 #
2020/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)
Citation 14 a (new)
— having regard to the reports of the United Nations Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity;
Amendment 59 #
2020/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
(b) take the view that, in a multipolar context where some countries are promoting selective multilateralism rather than effective multilateralism anchored in universal values, the EU must seek to promote further an unconditional commitment by UN members to universal values, a rules-based system and the primacy of human rights in all policy areas; calls for the promotion of the mainstreaming of such values across all policy and programming areas of the UN, in close cooperation with like-minded countries, with a view to advancing policy dialogue and policy solutions, implementation and mainstreaming capacity; praise, in this regard, the ‘global Summit for Democracy to renew the spirit and shared purpose of the nations of the free world’ proposed by the President- elect of the United States and involve itself in the organisation of this Summit, aimed at bringing together the world’s democracies in order to strengthen democratic institutions and to promote rule of law and human rights;
Amendment 70 #
2020/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c
Paragraph 1 – point c
(c) continue with its efforts to enable the EU and its Member States to progressively speak with one voice in the UN, with particular reference to the UN Security Council (UNSC) and the good track record of cooperation with permanent and rotating UNSC members which are EU Member States, with the UN General Assembly (UNGA) and with the Human Rights Council (HCR); praises the excellent role played by the EEAS and its delegations, as well as the delegations of the EU Member States, in facilitating such dialogue and cooperation; call on the Member States to speak with one voice and to coordinate their actions and positions within the EU, so that EU coherence and credibility at the UN level is improved;
Amendment 93 #
2020/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e
Paragraph 1 – point e
(e) continue to provide valuable support to the UN Secretary-General in his quest to advance the programme of reforms in the UN and reinforce the UN’s capacity to further development, promote peace and security, and streamline its internal management system with a view to an effective, transparent, financially sustainable and accountable UN that is able to reconnect with its citizens and to be more in line with the challenging global agenda; underlines that the major progress achieved in the UN reform process has been in the administrative and bureaucratic sphere, while major political reforms remain pending, which should include the revitalization of the UN General Assembly and concrete steps to accelerate the alignment of the development system with the 2030 Agenda;
Amendment 106 #
2020/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f
Paragraph 1 – point f
(f) continue to seek greater synergies between the work of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC), the UNGA and the UNSC; commends the work of the EU in supporting the work of the HRC, in the context of the need to mainstream respect for human rights across all decision- making and policy areas of the UN; call on the Member States to fully engage in protecting and promoting respect for human rights, democracy and the rule of law;
Amendment 173 #
2020/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i
Paragraph 1 – point i
(i) pursue further dialogue on the capacity of the UN system to deliver on and expand its capability in terms of responsibility to protect; stresses the importance of dialogue and cooperation with the UN on effective, credible and transparent peacekeeping missions with clear objectives, a clear capacity of delivery, and effective mechanisms, including the perspectives of women in line with UN Security Council resolution 1325 and all subsequent resolutions, as well as the need to ensure respect for human rights and the protection of civilians, which are at the core of peacekeeping mandates; underlines the importance of EU support to countries emerging from violent conflict and, therefore, calls for reinforced cooperation in addressing the fragility of transition settings, including through strengthening national ownership and consolidating peacebuilding gains;
Amendment 175 #
2020/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Amendment 180 #
2020/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point i b (new)
Amendment 202 #
2020/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k
Paragraph 1 – point k
(k) remain committed as a front-runner in mobilising all means of effective implementation and follow-up of the objectives of Agenda 2030 across all internal and external policies of the EU and in the national strategies and priorities of the Member States; stresses the urgent need to adequately support and recognise the important and indispensable work of humanitarian agencies such as the World Food Programme;
Amendment 210 #
2020/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l
Paragraph 1 – point l
(l) support the UN Secretary-General’s call for an affordable and accessible COVID-19 vaccine, to be considered a global public good; welcome the work done by the WHO in coordinating government’s efforts to fight the COVID- 19 pandemic and call on the organization to conduct an impartial, transparent and independent investigation into the spread of the virus;
Amendment 232 #
2020/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point m
Paragraph 1 – point m
(m) continue to pursue and expand capacity cooperation within the UN system on the promotion of effective common standards in new policy areas such as data protection, due diligence, artificial intelligence, counterterrorism, preventing extremism, non-proliferation or cyberspace, while promoting adequate support for those countries that may wish to expand their regulatory capacity and implementation of standards;
Amendment 245 #
2020/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point n
Paragraph 1 – point n
(n) address migration and forced displacement and cooperate in the implementation of both the Global Compact on Migration and the Global Compact on Refugees; support and reinforce the work of relevant UN bodies such as UNHCR and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA); continue building the shared commitment towards preserving the humanitarian space and improving the humanitarian response system;
Amendment 1 #
2020/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reiterates the importance of the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) in providing financial assistance to Member States and regions hit by natural disasters; takes note of the recent revisions made to the instrument; welcomes the recent extension of the EUSF’s scope to major public health emergencies; recalls the increases made to the advance payments of the EUSF, which increased the value of advance payments from 10 % to 25 % of the anticipated financial contribution and the upper limit from EUR 30 million to EUR 100 million;
Amendment 7 #
2020/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Regrets the lengthy process for the advance payments and final payments in such difficult circumstances and calls on the Commission to accelerate the process of assessment, ensuring that citizens in need can benefit from the Union's support in a timely manner;
Amendment 14 #
2020/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises the curative nature of the EUSF, and therefore the need for effective synergies with other Union policies and programmes, in particular with the European Structural and Investment Funds, the European Green Deal and those supporting disaster prevention and risk management; calls for a revision of the EUSF to ensure that ‘build back better’ is incentivised;
Amendment 17 #
2020/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Regrets the lack of visibility of the EUSF, which means the role of the Union is not always clearly demonstrated; regrets that the EUSF Regulation contains neither an obligation to publicise EUSF support nor any reporting requirement on this.; highlights that good practices have been identified in affected Member States for communicating about EUSF support, such as the use of flags and EU logos; calls on the Member States to publicise the EUSF financial assistance and to signal the works and services that will be financed by the EUSF;
Amendment 19 #
2020/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Recalls the importance of the respect of the rule of law principle and the importance of safeguarding the financial interests of EU and considers therefore that the Commission, the European Anti- Fraud Office (OLAF), the Court of Auditors and, where applicable, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) should be able to use the information and monitoring system within their competences and rights;
Amendment 7 #
2020/2124(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Member States to urgently agree on capital increase, both cash-in and callable in nature; calls for risks to be takenexpansive investment approach in the area of green and digital innovation in order to catalyse the just and digital transitions and to stopprevent the financing of stranded assets;
Amendment 8 #
2020/2124(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 9 #
2020/2124(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Calls for the European Investment Bank Group to step up its efforts to support the economic recovery after the pandemic; is concerned about the meagre take uprate of the EUR25bn Pan- European Guarantee Fund, and attributes this to the Group’s risk profile; proposes therefore that the Commission and the private sector make a capital injection to the European Investment Fund so as to dilute the EIB’s controlling stake, hence allowing the Fund to support the European economy by increasing its risk appetite; highlights that this proposal would allow the Fund to invest more heavily in distressed assets, such as by building on its previous experience with financial guarantees and acting as an Asset Protection Scheme for companies affected by the pandemic.
Amendment 14 #
2020/2124(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Welcomes the ambitions of the EIB Group in reaction to the COVID-19 crisis aiming at general economic recovery, creation of employment, support of vulnerable SMEs, investment in healthcare sector and research;
Amendment 20 #
2020/2124(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates that all financial flows of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group should be fully consistent with the goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest and the Union’s new climate objective for 2030; looks forward to the adoption in 2020 of an ambitiouswelcomes the adoption of the Climate Bank Roadmap 2021-25 (CBRM), which is to include a detailedreconfirms the EIB´s lasting commitment to align all its operations with the objectives of the Paris Agreement, and which includes a strategic and operational framework with milestones and a proposed shadow carbon price of at least EUR 100/tonne by80 EUR/t in 2020, rising to 250 EUR/t in 2030 and up to 800 EUR/t in 20250; calls foron the EIB to request all financial intermediaries and corporate clients to have a decarbonisation plan in place as soon as possible and by the end of 20215 at the latest;
Amendment 28 #
2020/2124(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Expects the EIB Group to support by its new operations the goals of the EU Chemical Strategy for Sustainability by boosting innovation for safe and sustainable-by-design chemicals, materials and products, Circular Economy Action Plan based on non-toxic material cycles and upcoming Zero Pollution Action Plan for water, air and soil;
Amendment 29 #
2020/2124(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Welcomes the support of the EIB for the development and expansion of renewable energy sources, including geothermal; calls, however, for refraining from support of projects at increased risk of doing harm to the environment and biodiversity-rich areas and for improving disclosure of information and due diligence on projects which it supports;
Amendment 30 #
2020/2124(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2 d. Encourages the EIB to facilitate by its operations the implementation of goals set within the European Green Deal and its Farm to Fork strategy and Biodiversity Strategy to 2030; calls on the EIB and Member States to follow the precautionary principle, apply necessary safeguards and support operations delivering transition towards sustainable agriculture and management of natural resources with respect to planetary boundaries;
Amendment 31 #
2020/2124(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 e (new)
Paragraph 2 e (new)
2 e. Acknowledges the challenges and progress achieved during the implementation of the Natural Capital Financing Facility; calls on the EIB to consider providing a grant component under the Facility to support initial scaling up of local projects and facilitate generating revenues; believes that an evaluation of the Facility should be embedded in a broader assessment of the EIB on how to support ecosystem and biodiversity restoration in the EU;
Amendment 36 #
2020/2124(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Expects the EIB to comply with Articles 11 and 191 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and to put on hold disbursement, and, if necessary, to withdraw funding, if there is evidence or a serious risk of adverse impacts; expects the EIB to conduct thorough monitoring that fully takes into account concerns expressed by concerned parties and stakeholders, in particular those pertaining to human rights violations;
Amendment 45 #
2020/2124(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. ExpectsBelieves that the CBRM and the EIB’s revised transport lending policy may not to fall below the standard of EU taxonomy; calls for no new loans to be granted that hinder the decarbonisation of transport, and, in particular, no new financing to be awarded for the expansion of airports, for increased road capacity, for port expansions in Europe and related infrastructure or for the shipping of liquefied natural gas; recommendations of the Technical Expert Group on Sustainable Finance1a and must apply the Do No Harm principle; calls for no new loans to be granted that hinder the decarbonisation of transport or transition towards sustainable, affordable and zero carbon mobility; highlights the need to ensure full alignment of EIB activities in the area of mobility with the EU climate goals; _________________ 1a https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/info/files/bu siness_economy_euro/banking_and_finan ce/documents/200309-sustainable- finance-teg-final-report-taxonomy_en.pdf
Amendment 51 #
2020/2124(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Acknowledges the importance of technical assistance which can facilitate balanced geographical allocation of investments and optimal absorption of EU funds; believes that current annual target for cohesion lending of 30% of all new operations can serve as a solid stepping- stone for increased investment activities leading to economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 53 #
2020/2124(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Believes that the new Transparency Policy of the EIB should ensure timely and systematic publishing of the content of the meetings of all the EIB’s governing bodies; calls specifically for more transparency concerning the meetings of the Management Committee and their outcomes, for publishing the minutes of the Board of Directors meetings directly after the meeting and for inclusion of information better reflecting the discussions at these meetings; highlights further the importance of publishing information relating to direct loans subject to the approval of the Management Committee, including by publishing for each project the opinion of the Commission and that of the Member State in which the project is located, as well as the Three Pillar Assessment, Results Measurement (ReM) sheets and/or EFSI Scoreboard, where applicable, along with the GHG Carbon Footprint Assessment, the ERR and FIRR calculations and the Overall Environmental and Social Assessment Form;
Amendment 55 #
2020/2124(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4 c. Encourages the EIB to design its new Transparency Policy in a way that enhances transparency and access to information regarding the contracting and subcontracting system, the results of internal investigations and the selection, monitoring and evaluation of its activities and programmes; calls on the EIB to publish the monitoring reports and promoter’s reports immediately after their receipt;
Amendment 61 #
2020/2124(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the review of the EIB Environmental Social Standards and calls for a wide and inclusive public consultation; expects all projects to include sound pollution prevention and biodiversity proofing, more comprehensive gender and human rights dimensions and due diligence obligations; calls for the EIB to publish ‘Know Your Customer’ checks before approving any project.
Amendment 63 #
2020/2124(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Believes that the EIB should ensure the highest level of integrity of its financial intermediaries, and that their loans should become subject to the same transparency requirements as other types of loan; calls on the EIB to regularly publish the allocation list of final beneficiaries of intermediary finance operations; calls on the EIB to amend the "EIB template contractual clauses on environmental matters" and accordingly the contracts with the financial intermediaries so that there are clear requirements as to what environmental information needs to be collected by the financial intermediary and passed onto the Bank for publication; calls on the EIB to cease working with financial intermediaries with a negative track record as regards transparency, fraud, corruption, organised crime or money laundering, respect for human rights or environmental protection; stresses that such new requirements should not be to the detriment of access to finance for SMEs;
Amendment 70 #
2020/2124(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Recognizes the added value of EU Ombudsman investigations which can lead towards more effective and transparent administration; calls in this regard on the EIB to implement recommendations of the EU Ombudsman in good time;
Amendment 76 #
2020/2124(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5 d. Invites the EIB to hold an interinstitutional exchange of views on its contributions towards tackling global challenges and pursuing common goals, including the Sustainable Development Goals, and to assess the progress made with regards to the Resolution on the financial activities of the EIB – annual report 2019 adopted on 10 July 2020.
Amendment 23 #
2020/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
Amendment 31 #
2020/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas at the same time, the global order is increasingly confronted with policy issues and challenges that require effective global policy dialogue and convergence of positions in order to devise real solutions and common agreed upon standards that can deliver effectively in the interest of all and are promoting human rights and the rule of law;
Amendment 41 #
2020/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas multilateralism is in crisis, resulting in part from the emergence of new actornon-state actors and authoritarian state networks on the global stage, the tensions derived from the nature of multilateral institutions, the growing gap between public opinion and institutions, the decline of traditionally dominant geopolihe liberal democratical powers and the subsequent decline of global freedoms and democracy; whereas we are on the cusp of a new era that threatens to undermine more than seventy years of progress and relative peace and consolidate an era of strongman politics striving to undermine the rule of law, responsibility and diversity; whereas the combination of national populist impulses, divergent and changing objectives and a lack of application and accountability methods is forcing the multilateral system to face three connected crises: a crisis of power, of relevance and of legitimacy, which are a result of a lack of political will and coordination, mostly from the West;
Amendment 48 #
2020/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas multilateralism is in need of swift revitalisation to tackle this multidimensional crisis; whereas threats to peace and security, climate change, global public health challenges, disinformation, foreign interference, and the deepening of poverty and inequalities at the global level are some of the pressing challenges that the world is facing right now; whereas only through a reinforced multilateral order and political leadership will the international community be able to find lasting and sustainable answers to these challenges;
Amendment 72 #
2020/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the increasing positions of strength by illiberal third countries in multilateral fora and international organisations, including through a strong presence as regards the management and decision-making processes of relevant international organisations and multilateral fora, can lead to asymmetric and, less effective, if notand biased, policy responses, absent the level playing field for all members of the international community, and to a much weaker commitment by the international community to the defence of universal values and universal rights; whereas individual agendas, unilateral actions and a lack of engagement and support for multilateral solutions can further undermine multilateralism as an essential organising principle to tackle transnational challenges; whereas, in this context, it is essential to reaffirm the value of rules- based governance, international cooperation, a commitment to fundamental rights and a true level playing field for all members of the international community; whereas relevant international organisations and multilateral fora will be key to achieving these objectives; whereas these objectives will not only allow a more effective positive policy impact on global challenges, but will also curb and prevent the risk of conflict;
Amendment 80 #
2020/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the UN Secretary- General’s report entitled ‘Our Common Agenda’, which was presented to the UN General Assembly in September 2021 and drafted through a wide-ranging consultation process including UN member states, thought leaders, young people, civil society, relevant stakeholders and citizens, as well as the UN system and its many partners, attests to the need for a more effective, inclusive rules-based, and networked multilateralism for the future; whereas this will be essential for the UN system and other multilateral fora in order to continue being an effective venue for global consultation and decision-making; whereas, in this context, the EU is uniquely positioned to support the UN and other relevant international organisations in pursuing a process of reform and in revitalising their delivery capacity and their ability to connect to relevant stakeholders, such as young people or the communities most impacted by climate change; whereas in doing so the EU should seize the opportunity to engage constructively and effectively with rival powers, while maintaining a firm stance on fundamental rights and pursuinge closer cooperation and coordination with like-minded countries to reinforce the primacy of universal values and fundamental rights and to advance effective solutions to global challenges; whereas parliamentary diplomacy will be a key component of reinforcing rules-based, inclusive, networked and effective multilateralism;
Amendment 104 #
2020/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the EU to become more assertive and strategic in dealing with rising global threats; underlines that in the context of a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, the world is at a crossroads and multilateral institutions are in danger of becoming dominated by non-democratic regimes; calls for strong, action-based, commitment to protecting democracy and fundamental rights in multilateral fora;
Amendment 115 #
2020/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates its strongest support for the programme of reforms introduced by UN Secretary-General António Guterres; stresses the importance of a UN system that can continue to deliver effectively; points to the value of the ‘One UN’ vision of the UN Secretary-General for the UN system, where the various agencies and components of the UN can truly be interlinked and function together on the basis of a single budgetary and managerial structure and can reinforce the attainment of the UN’s objectives; points, in particular, to the enhanced role of the UN Resident Coordinators provided for by the reform of the UN development system and considers that these UN Resident Coordinators should not only take the lead in coordinating the implementation of UN programmes on the ground to reinforce the unity of UN action, but should also liaise and consult closely with EU delegations in the relevant UN member state to pursue synergies and mutual reinforcement with the EU’s thematic and geographic programmes for that country; recalls that the EU can greatly reinforce the outreach and impact of UN programmes in third countries and can define its programming and assistance in synergic and reinforcing fashion in conjunction with the objectives of the UN; stresses, therefore, the value of close EU-UN consultation and cooperation and invites the UN to regularly consult with the EU at UN headquarters, but also on the ground in third countries; takes the view that the EU and the UN should hold annual summits with the possibility for the UN Secretary-General to confer with Council, Commission, EEAS and Parliament; calls on the UN to ensure a steady presence of high-level UN interlocutors at the European Parliament to further structured and consistent policy dialogue and give enhanced visibility to UN efforts;
Amendment 118 #
2020/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Takes the view that the EU should identify the UN bodies and other multilateral organisations that are key to promoting policy dialogue, convergence and policy solutions to global challenges and standard setting and should define clear objectives and clear priorities for dialogue with and support, including budgetary support, to such bodies and organisations; recalls, in this regard, that the EU and its Member States are already the leading donors to the UN and many of its agencies and programmes, but that this commitment to and support for the UN does not always translate into a stronger presence by the EU and its Member States in key UN agency positions; points to the increased geopolitical importance of standards, especially in technology, and urges the EU to act strategically to become a standard-setting superpower in multilateral fora; calls on the EU and its Member States to further improve their coordination when it comes to establishing joint support for candidacies for leadership positions in multilateral fora; points to the positive potential of also enhancing thisneed to coordinatione with like- minded partners in other world regions and looking at the importance of the principle of the equitable geographical distribution of leadership positions, keeping a strong focus on democratic values;
Amendment 139 #
2020/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the EU and its Member States to further their ability to share information, consult and coordinate, on strategies, policies, and positions including in the governing bodies and boards of multilateral bodies where the EU is not represented; shares the view of the VP/HR and the Commission that the EU should establish coordination mechanisms in all international financial institutions; believes that the same coordination ability should be expanded to the boards of all UN bodies, such as, for example, the Food and Agriculture Organization;
Amendment 161 #
2020/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the need to work towards an effective, results-oriented, values-based, and inclusive multilateralism, where governments, civil society, the private sector, academia and other relevant stakeholders can effectively work together to serve and achieve global goals, values and interests; acknowledges the importance of reconciling the two critical EU goals of enhancing the EU’s visibility and leverage as a global actor and supporting the role of multilateral fora; recalls the need to address and manage these tensions and to articulate a balancedprincipled and assertive position between these two goals, in line with the EU’s core values, ideas and interests;
Amendment 176 #
2020/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the importance of continuing to reach out to allies and like- minded partners in international organisations and multilateral fora to consolidate a coalition of like-minded countries committed to common values and objectives and to policy dialogue and effective cooperation globally; points, in this regard, to the particular relevance, not only of traditional transatlantic partners such as the US and Canada, as well as the UK, but also to countrdemocracies in Latin America and democracies in the Indo- Pacific region; recalls that the EU, the UK, the US, Canada and the countrdemocracies of Latin America and the Indo-Pacific can create, in partnership together, a broader transatlantic areainternational coalition of common values and standards and a commitment to advancing global responses to global challenges; underlines, in this regard, that this broad transatlantic coalition could expand dialogue and cooperation to African countries and support the latter in their quest for political and economic stability; notes that cooperation between the EU and its northern and southern Atlantic partners would empower the political voices that want to build a future for Africa premised on democracy, inclusion and prosperity, while being mindful of the need to protect the African continent from the ravages and security threats stemming from climate change; supports, in this regard, efforts by the VP/HR, the Council and the Commission to further strengthen the EU’s partnership with the African Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States; points to the importance of furthering a convergence of positions at the UN and other multilateral fora between the EU and both accession and partner countries; calls on the EU to expand its ability to assist partner and like-minded countries, including through capacity building, knowledge-sharing, training and twinning, so that they can engage more effectively in the multilateral system; reiterates the importance of reinforcing the existing multilateral fora with like-minded partners, especially the EU-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States summits;
Amendment 189 #
2020/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Supports the EU’s tireless advocacy for and defence of universal human rights, its staunch support for the universalisation of international human rights law, its active support to and use of UN human rights fora to address pressing human rights issues, its steadfast support for strengthening accountability and international justice mechanisms and its fight against impunity; supports the VP/HR and the Commission in their quest to ensure that the UN Human Rights Council acts more efficiently, and swiftly addresses all human rights issues and country situations effectively, credibly and without bias and ensures synergies with other multilateral human rights fora; pays tribute to the work of the current UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and takes the view that her tenure provides a unique opportunity to engage on effective dialogue and cooperation on how to streamline and reinforce the delivery capacity of the UN human rights system, including through increased public scrutiny of Human Rights Council membership, responsibilities and mandatory pledging events at the UN General Assembly with candidates to the Human Rights Council, as proposed by the VP/HR and the Commission in their joint communication; welcomes the launch on 12 October 2021 of an annual strategic dialogue with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights; welcomes the EU’s initiatives and activities pertaining to human rights in the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee and the UN Security Council, as well as the cooperation between the EU and the UN on multiple thematic and country-based human rights issues;
Amendment 255 #
2020/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls for extending multilateralism to new challenges and realities such as biodiversity, cybersecurity, biotechnology and, artificial intelligence, which need to be developed alongsideand emerging threats such as the technology-enabled spread of fake news, fake science, and disinformation; argues that experts and scientists who should be party to multilateral, multi-stakeholder arrangements;
Amendment 262 #
2020/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Recalls that in the face of a more and more ambitious, assertive, and aggressive China, the EU and its democratic like-minded partners should coordinate in multilateral fora in an alliance of tech democracies in order to uphold the rules-based international system, to counter authoritarian coordination aimed at hijacking international fora, and to ensure through standard-setting and global rules that new technologies remain human-centric;
Amendment 270 #
2020/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Stresses that the success of multilateral organisations plays a crucial role in rebuilding public trust in democracy, liberalism, and the importance of rules-based world order;
Amendment 2 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9
Citation 9
— having regard to the Council conclusions of 8 December 2009 on Arctic issues, of 12 May 2014 on developing a European Union Policy towards the Arctic Region, of 20 June 2016 on the Arctic, of 21 November 2019 on Space Solutions for a sustainable Arctic and of 9 December 2019 on the EU Arctic policy,
Amendment 14 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 25
Citation 25
— having regard to the statements adopted at the Northern Dimension Parliamentary Forum in Bodø, Norway, in November 2019, in Reykjavik, Iceland, in May 2015, in Archangelsk, Russia, in November 2013, in Tromsø, Norway, in February 2011 and in Brussels in September 2009,
Amendment 19 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 25 a (new)
Citation 25 a (new)
— having regard to the statement from the 14th Conference of Parliamentarians of the Arctic Region 13- 14 April 2021,
Amendment 29 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas since the end of the Cold War, the Arctic has been a zone of peace and international cooperation, and the goal of the international community shouldmust be to keep it as such;
Amendment 31 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas since the end of the Cold War, the Arctic has long been a zone of peace andn area of constructive international cooperation, and the goal of the internatneeds to remain as an area of peace and low-tensional community should be to keep it as suchoperative regional order;
Amendment 44 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas climate change is warming the Arctic two to three times faster than the global average, thus significantly changing the regional ecosystem and geography, including by opening new transport routes, enabling the access to rare natural resources, and intensifying fishing and tourism;
Amendment 45 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas some parts of the Arctic have the highest concentration of plastic litter in the world, already affecting Arctic animal species, posing a risk of contaminating the food web and eventually affecting humans;
Amendment 46 #
2020/2112(INI)
Cc. whereas, due to its remoteness, man-made environmental disasters in the Arctic, particularly when extracting oil and other Arctic resources, are difficult to contain and manage and eliminating their damages is problematic;
Amendment 47 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C d (new)
Recital C d (new)
Cd. whereas the largest oil contamination of the Arctic took place on Russian territories in May 2020 when more than 20,000 tons of diesel fuel poured into the surrounding ground and waterways near the city of Norilsk, and the clean-up work is still ongoing;
Amendment 49 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the effects of climate change in the Arctic and the re-emergence of geopolitical competition in the region may impact the economic development of the northern hemisphere by enhancing trade, research and travel opportunities due to the increased potential access to the region;
Amendment 52 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the effects of climate change in the Arctic and the re-emergence of geopolitical competition in the region may impact theaffect sustainable and economic development ofin the northern hemisphereArctic;
Amendment 55 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the Arctic is warming at a rate three times of the global average, resulting in rapid social, environmental, and economic impacts, not only in the region but worldwide;
Amendment 79 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the management of climate change and its effect in the Arctic requires international cooperation and the implementation of the Paris Agreement is at the heart of such cooperation;
Amendment 81 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
Amendment 83 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the remit of the Arctic Council is limited, giving it the flexibility to adapt to new challenges but also making it less able to respond to all the issues affecting the Arctic, particularly security- related affairs and de-escalation of tensions related to the race for the Arctic territories, resources and dominance in the Arctic waters;
Amendment 96 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas the EU’s engagement with the Arctic is based on history, geography, economy and research, and whereas the EU, as a global actor, has consistently demonstrated its commitment to a peaceful, environmentally clean and cooperative Arctic; whereas three EU Member States – Denmark, Finland and Sweden – are Arctic countries;
Amendment 101 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas over the last seven years, the EU has mobilized over 200 million euros into Arctic research;
Amendment 110 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas Russian obstruction has since 2014the EU has been denied the EU formal observer status to the Arctic Council;
Amendment 114 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
La. whereas Russia’s economic and military investments in the Arctic far exceed those of the rest of the Arctic states;
Amendment 117 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas the military importance of the Arctic is rapidly increasing due to the progressive and steady re-militarisation of the Russian Federation, including modernization of its Northern Fleet, provision of new submarines and nuclear- powered heavy icebreakers, reopening of former Soviet-era Arctic outposts and building new military structures equipped with combat ready radars and missile systems stretching from the Barents Sea to the Bering Straits, significantly increasing the likelihood of military confrontation in the region;
Amendment 118 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas the military importance of the Arctic is rapidly increasing due to the progressive and steady re-militarisation of the Russian Federation, significantly increasing the likelihood of military confrontation in the region; whereas Russia’s growing military footprint in the Arctic region is followed by increased Russian naval and air patrols, booming submarine activity and electronic warfare tactics;
Amendment 124 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Recital M a (new)
Ma. whereas Russia is mobilising its infrastructure and increasing its military presence rapidly by rebuilding its military capabilities; whereas Russia is refurbishing Soviet-era airfields and radar installations, constructing new ports and search-and-rescue centres, and building up its fleet of nuclear- and conventionally-powered icebreakers; whereas Russia is developing new high- tech weapons and a nuclear reactor powered torpedo;
Amendment 127 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Recital M a (new)
Ma. whereas Russia is taking unilateral actions to tighten the control of the Northern Sea Route along its Arctic coastline;
Amendment 130 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M b (new)
Recital M b (new)
Mb. whereas such geopolitical developments have led to an increase in exercises, deployments, patrols, and capability investments in the Arctic;
Amendment 135 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas China has engaged in a long-term effort to enhance its position in the Arctic, declaring itself a ‘near-Arctic state’, with the ambition of becoming a ‘polar power’, by creating the Polar Silk Road for commerce through the Arctic region, as an extension to China’s Belt and Road Initiative; whereas China has organized regional scientific exploration missions, establishing research centres in the Arctic and developing 24 polar observation satellites; whereas China is an active participant in the Arctic Council and has engaged in bilateral cooperation with individual Arctic states and other stakeholders in order to earn support for its initiatives;
Amendment 150 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that the Arctic plays a crucial role in keeping the environmental balance of the planet and aims to maintain the region as a zonen area of peace, low-tension and international cooperation; stresses that the Arctic is disproportionally affected by climate change and pollution;
Amendment 152 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that the Arctic plays a crucial role in keeping the environmental balance of the planet and aims to maintain the region as a zone of peace, prosperity and international cooperation;
Amendment 175 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises that the Arctic states hold the primary responsibility for tackling issues within their territories; reiterates that international law is the cornerstone of the legal framework regulating inter-state relations in the Arctic and underlines the importance of the UNCLOS and decision- making platforms such as the Arctic Council, The Conference of Arctic Parliamentarians, The Barents Euro- Arctic-Council, the Northern Dimension, the United Nations;
Amendment 178 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to take a stronger role in promoting the effective implementation of international conventions such as the Paris Agreement, Minamata Convention, Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution, Gothenburg Protocol, Stockholm Convention, the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code), Århus Convention and Convention on Biological Diversity;
Amendment 180 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Urges cooperation with the Arctic states and responsible international organizations to harmonize the legal system applicable to the Arctic and avoid unilateral disruptive actions by the Arctic states to enact domestic regulations over the international norms;
Amendment 189 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights that the prospect of Arctic militarisation carries substantial security risks in and beyond the region; notes that thea safe, stable, sustainable, peaceful and prosperous Arctic plays a crucial role in the security of Europe as whole;
Amendment 198 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the Russian Federation to enact its Arctic policies in full respect of international law and to be mindful of the consequences of its actions; is therefore worried by the military build-up pursued by Russia, including the development of anti-access and area denial (A2/AD) capabilities;
Amendment 206 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines that constructive cooperation with Russia in the Arctic should be consistent with the principle of selective engagement, also in the areas of climate and environment, and should not jeopardise the goals of sanctionrestrictive measures against Russian actions elsewhere;
Amendment 217 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Expresses concerns over China’s investment attempts in the seaports along the Northern Sea Route and to obtain mining rights, inter alia, as a way to establish its presence in the Arctic, and urges the Arctic states to carry out a thorough screening of foreign investments in their objects of strategic importance;
Amendment 233 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Stresses the need to invest into infrastructure projects in the European Arctic and strengthen regional cohesion policy to support capacity-building;
Amendment 235 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Stresses that the protection of the environment and the management of man-made pollution should be a key objective in the Arctic; discourages the exploitation of Arctic resources if it is scientifically proven to cause irreparable damage to the ecosystem of the Arctic and beyond;
Amendment 237 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Emphasises the role of EU and its Member States to help to prevent and resolve conflicts in the Arctic, help build civilian security mechanisms, enhance crisis management capacities and search and rescue infrastructures;
Amendment 250 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines the importance of the Arctic for EU energy security, strongly insists on a sustainable science-based exploitation of the energy resources;
Amendment 252 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Highlights the need for an enhanced policy of EU-generated renewable energies and energy efficiency that significantly reduces the Union's reliance on external sources and thereby improves its security position; recognizes the threat which oil and gas exploitation in the Arctic might cause;
Amendment 257 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Stresses the need to fight climate change by keeping to the goals of the European Green Deal and becoming climate neutral by 2050 following the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 266 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Emphasises the usefulness of place-based instruments such as smart specialisation strategies and territorial cooperation for tailoring sustainable investments in the Arctic and believes these EU policies should be further developed and linked to the EU Arctic Policy;
Amendment 267 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Welcomes the work of the Arctic Council in tackling pollution in the Arctic and calls on the EU to play an active role and provide assistance in this regard;
Amendment 270 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Encourages cooperation with the Arctic states in developing rapid response systems for the real-time management of environmental disasters, in particular oil spills;
Amendment 279 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes the signing and entry into force of the CAOF aAgreement, which represents an ambitious and innovative step towards tackle the problems of achieve sustainable development in the Arctic;
Amendment 282 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines the importance of takingto implement a precautionary approach toat all stages of Arctic fisheries, at all stages, and encourages the adoption of a sustainable, science-based approach; is concerned by the inability of Arctic coastal states to agree on how to divide quotas on transboundary fish stocks and and encourages a sustainable, scientific based approach. expresses its support for existing regional fisheries management organiszations;
Amendment 297 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Notes that Russian and Chinese national interests are to develop the North Sea Route as a means to boost economic growth and as a globally competitive national transport network; notes the development of large-scale energy projects, such as the current Russian- Chinese cooperation on the Yamal LNG project and the Arctic LNG 2, is concerned that such projects significantly increase shipping volumes via the North Sea Route and imply substantial pressure on an already threatened Arctic ecosystem;
Amendment 304 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Reiterates its call to actively involve all the communities and inhabitants of the Arctic, and particularly indigenous peoples, in the decision-makingal processes concerning development choices; stresses the importance to ensure people- to-people cooperation, access to education and business opportunities and support to the youth in the Arctic;
Amendment 324 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Emphasises the importance of sustainable development, cohesion policy and cross-border cooperation to tackle geopolitical tension;
Amendment 327 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Calls for an increase of the accessibility of digital infrastructure in the Arctic, which promotes entrepreneurship, innovation and helps diversify economic development in the Arctic;
Amendment 333 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Recognises the validity of the three founding pillars of the integrated EU policy for the Arctic, namely climate change,responding to climate change and safeguarding the Arctic environment, promoting sustainable development and strengthening international cooperation;
Amendment 352 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the updating of the EU’s Arctic policy, which should also reflect newhas to reflect EU’s interest in the Arctic and address the combined challenges of climatic, geopolitical and geo-economic changes in the region, with a strong emphasis on the current security realities; i. Is of the opinion that the EU should engage with stakeholders which have a vested interest in promoting regional stability and prosperity and continue dialogue and confidence building measures in existing frameworks;
Amendment 353 #
2020/2112(INI)
18. Welcomes the updating of the EU’s Arctic policy, which should alsoneeds to take a proactive role in the Arctic taking account accelerated climate change and exponentially increasing international attention and reflect on new security realities; ichallenges. Is of the opinion that the EU should engagactively engage in policy dialogue with stakeholders which have a vested interest in promoting regional stability and prosperity;
Amendment 357 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Recognises the contribution of EU Space programmes such as Copernicus, Galileo, the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service and the satellite communications to environmental, maritime and human safety and security in the Arctic by enabling the monitoring of ice evolution, sustainable management of marine resources, detection of pollution, emergency warning, identification and tracking of maritime movement, search and rescue services, inter alia; supports continuous investment in development of these capabilities and advises their application in the Arctic in cooperation and under the leadership of the Arctic states that are members of the EU and/or NATO;
Amendment 360 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls on the Commission to include the security dimension of the Arctic in EU’s Foreign and Security Policy;
Amendment 367 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Regrets Russia’s veto tof EU observer status in the Arctic Council;, supports the EU’s continued de facto membership of Arctic Councilobserver status of working groups;
Amendment 368 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Highlights the important role of the Arctic Council as a platform for dialogue between its Members and promote constructive cooperation, low- tension, peace and stability in the Arctic region;
Amendment 369 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses the need for the EU and its Member States to maintain constructive relations with Arctic states and underlines the need for the EU to keep engaging with the indigenous peoples of the Arctic. Stresses the importance for the EU Arctic states to more extensively share information about the current challenges in the region, improve their hybrid warfare capabilities, continue investment in defence, improve coherence with regards to current activities in the Arctic and jointly develop maritime and air domains;
Amendment 382 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Is of the opinion that issues of security in the Arctic should also be part of consultations and cooperation with NATO, which can use the framework of the NATO-Russia Council to resolve misunderstandings, de-escalate tensions and prevent crises. Recognizes the importance of military, political and environmental cooperation between the EU and NATO in the Arctic region which should be based on increased intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations in the region, the establishment of mechanisms to enhance information sharing and the increase of the frequency and complexity of NATO military exercises in the Arctic region;
Amendment 385 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Stresses the need for the EU and US to jointly promote security and stability in the Arctic, while investing and expanding their permanent scientific presence in the region;
Amendment 390 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Notes that PESCO projects that are relevant for the security of the Arctic region should be initiated, in order to develop joint capabilities that would promote a holistic view of European security and strategic autonomy. Calls on the strengthening of the EU’s defence dimension, which should include air defence, surveillance and cybersecurity;
Amendment 397 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls for the aims of the new Arctic Strategy to be reflected in the EU’s programmes with dedicated funding, projects, finances and relevant legislation, as well as in the work of the relevant EU agencies;
Amendment 401 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Highlights the need for improved synergies between existing financing instruments in order to prevent possible duplications, and to maximise interaction between internal and external EU programmes;
Amendment 404 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Amendment 407 #
2020/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 c (new)
Paragraph 23 c (new)
23c. Calls for the creation of a unit in the EEAS for Northern policies to expand EU’s presence and capacity as well as to provide more security and coherence in its policies;
Amendment 27 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas COVID-19 has caused a global pandemic, which is affecting millions of human lives, giving rise to an unprecedented global health, economic, social and humanitarian crisis, while having a strong impact on security and defence inside and outside the European Union;
Amendment 62 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas COVID 19 crisis reveals once more the need to strengthen multilateralism and the rules-based order to better address global challenges
Amendment 66 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas the challenges the EU was facing prior to the pandemic persist or/and have worsened by it
Amendment 69 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
Bc. whereas the pandemic has aggravated the critical humanitarian situation of vulnerable people notably in conflict zones, refugee camps and fragile states; whereas in this perspective, the EU supported the United Nations' appeal to ease sanctions amid pandemic to not impede the delivery of essential equipment and supplies necessary to fight the coronavirus;
Amendment 72 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B d (new)
Recital B d (new)
Bd. whereas the EU echoed the United Nations' appeal for an immediate global ceasefire
Amendment 73 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B e (new)
Recital B e (new)
Be. whereas the EU was the target of disinformation campaigns from governmental and non-governmental actors with the direct intention to destabilize the EU institutions and the Member states and to weaken European values;
Amendment 92 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Regrets the lack of global leadership and coordinated international response in the initial phases of the COVID-19 crisis, as well as tendencies to opt for isolationist solutions, the withholding of critical information, the rise of authoritarian nationalism, state- sponsored disinformation campaigns and the promotion of false narratives which create distrust and undermine international cooperation, raising questions around the role that the EU could and should play in the world;
Amendment 119 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Deplores the early denial of the reality of the pandemic by a number of governments and political leaders across the globe, slowing down decisive actions against the spread of the virus in a dangerous way for the population;
Amendment 164 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is concerned about the lack of leadership the United States has shown in fighting COVID-19 and about the lack of participation in joint initiatives on vaccines; believes that the false information in President Trump’s tweets and during his press conferences, as well as the attempts to buy European pharmaceutical companies working on potential vaccines and treatments have been very unhelpful in the joint fight against the virus;
Amendment 175 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Acknowledges the need for the EU and the US to better work together in order to tackle a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, to ensure consistent supplies of personal protective equipment from reliable sources, to develop a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine and to ensure the flow of medically accurate information to their citizens;
Amendment 181 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is worried about the decision of the US to withdraw funding from the World Health Organization (WHO), Open Skies Treaty and the general tendency of its President to withdraw the US from the multilateral organisations that were created to establish a rules-based world order, expresses concern about President Trump’s decision to withdraw 12.000 American troops from Germany and sees this move as another blow to transatlantic cooperation;
Amendment 202 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Acknowledges the need to find a new and more effective method of cooperation between the EU and US, based on mutual respect and a joint agenda to defend multilateralism, the rule of law and human rights, notes that, in a world marked by great power competition, it is essential for the EU and the US to strengthen ties, to better manage China’s rise and the accompanying challenges and to cope with a more assertive Russia;
Amendment 246 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Is concerned about the lack of transparency related to the Chinese reaction to the global outbreak, involvingcluding its failure to provide reliable and accurate information about the virus and its transmission in the early stages to the WHO and international partners, the withholding of information, censorship, the suppression of whistle-blowers and human rights activists, and the projection of power in the region, stresses the need for the EU to actively contribute to the WHO investigation into the origins and handlings of COVID-19;
Amendment 255 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Notes that with the help of the social media platforms, particularly Twitter, some Chinese officials engaged in an aggressive campaign diverting attention from China, blaming others and sowing doubt about the origin of the virus, is concerned about the spread of disinformation by Chinese officials and state media used with the aim to undermine European democracies and expresses concern about the effect this phenomena had on China’s already tense relation with the European Union
Amendment 269 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Urges the Chinese regime to fully cooperate with an independent investigation into the origins of COVID- 19, and calls on the Member States to present a united front towards a rising China, with which the EU does not share the same values, political system and approach to multilateralism, in order to fully protect the EU’s strategic autonomy, notes that China which is leading a crackdown on the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong and has threatened to annex Taiwan; calls on the Member States to advocate Taiwan’s membership of the WHO;
Amendment 292 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the VP/HR to recognise these concerns and simultaneously create an atmosphere of dialogue, engagement and genuine cooperation, based on a new, more assertive long-term strategy in which the EU pushes back when necessary to defend European values, strategic autonomy and security; is of the view that, as part of this new strategy, the EU should seek closer collaboration with countries in the region and other democracies;
Amendment 310 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Expresses concern over the structural attempts of the Russian Federation to undermine EU unity by the intensification of disinformation campaignsand propaganda campaigns as soon as the pandemic began; is concerned about the strong disinformation campaigns that Russia and China promoted in the Western Balkans, particularly in Serbia and in the Serbian part of Bosnia- Herzegovina, aimed at discrediting EU’s help in the region;
Amendment 320 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Notes with concern that Russia, in partnership with China, is taking some assertive steps in the international arena, with the aim to promote its own geopolitical agenda; is worried about Russia’s actions taken in order to expand its presence in Europe’s neighbourhoods, negatively affecting EU efforts for peace in Syria, Libya and Ukraine
Amendment 360 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that the multilateral rules- based world order is vital for global peace, the rule of law and democracy; believes that a geopolitical EU must play a firmer role in defending it and seek ways to de- escalate tensions between powers; underlines the European Union's commitment to effective multilateralism, with the United Nations at its core, as a central element of the EU’s external policy; notes the need for the EU to actively participate in restructuring the WHO, including by financial means, especially in the absence of US leadership in this regard, with the aim to create a more comprehensive, multilateral strategy on health, able to better prepare and respond to global pandemics or local outbreaks; notes the need for the EU to lead reforms of the WTO;
Amendment 419 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines the important role of the armed forces during the COVID-19 pandemic and believes that a more in-depth joint operation and coordination of member states’ armed forces within existing frameworks - such as the European Medical Command - or within new frameworks - such as military hospital trains - could lead to greater efficiency and contribute to the EU’s preparedness to fight pandemics; recognises the need to review the EU’s security and defence strategies to develop strategic autonomy, to become better prepared and more resilient to the new and hybrid threats and technologies that have made the nature of warfare less conventional and challenge the traditional role of the military, as well as for a future in which Russia and China are becoming more assertive; underlines the need for military mobility to be strengthened in order to help Member States to act faster and more effectively in the context of a future possible conflict, including by funding dual use transport infrastructure and simplifying diplomatic clearances and customs rules; stresses that the future Strategic Compass on security and defence should reflect these developments and take account of the broader geopolitical implications of COVID-19; believes that, given the new political balance and a potential worsening of the international security environment following COVID-19, the EU defence budgets must not be cut, as EU defence initiatives, such as the European Defence Fund (both Research and non-Research), are aimed to strengthen collaborative actions and cross-border cooperation throughout the Union;
Amendment 445 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls for the expansion and modernisation of EU communication strategies so that EU action is sufficiently visible both within and beyond the EU; urges the European External Action Service (EEAS) to further strengthen its capacities to counter disinformation, and propaganda by creating a concrete European legal framework, by improving coordination efforts and information sharing among the Member States, by including the creation of a dedicated far- East StratCom Task Force focused on the disinformation emanating from China, and imposing costs on countries that deliberately spread disinformation to divide and harm the EU and its Member States; stresses the need for the Member States to create strong national action plans to fight disinformation and propaganda, together with fact-checkers, researchers, start-ups and civil society organisations;
Amendment 447 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls for the expansion and modernisation of EU communication strategies so; asks thate EU action is sufficiently visible both within and beyinstitutionds the EU; urges the European External Action Service (EEAS) to further streo step up its efforts on increasing then its capacities to counter disinformation, including the creation of a dedicated far- East StratCom Task Force focused on the disinformation emanating from China, and imposing costs on countries that deliberately spread disinformation to divide and harm the EU and its Member Stat visibility of the EU actions and EU 'support to third countries;
Amendment 460 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Welcomes the work of EUvsDisinfo on the fight against disinformation and calls the European External Action Service (EEAS) to further strengthen its capacities and to impose costs on countries that deliberately spread disinformation to divide and harm the EU and its Member States;
Amendment 480 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes that the COVID-19 pandemic has shown the need to reduce dependency on third countries in certain strategic and existential sectors such as health or future technologies and might prompt diversification of its most critical supply chains;
Amendment 503 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Welcomes the Team Europe package and the mobilisation of 36 billion euros to help partner countries in Africa, the Southern and Eastern Neighbourhood, the Western Balkans, the Middle East, and parts of Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean to tackle the impact of the coronavirus.
Amendment 514 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Underlines the strategic importance of EU engagement and support in its neighbourhood, both in the East and in the South, by actively engaging with the civil society and decision-makers willing to engage in dialogue and reform; stresses that the EU must give Western Balkan countries that are not yet part of the EU a fair chance to join the EU, and that the EU must continue its efforts to invest in the region;
Amendment 521 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Underlines the strategic importance of EU engagement and support in its neighbourhood, both in the East and in the South; stresses that the EU must givwelcomes the inclusion of the Western Balkans countries that are not yet part of the EU a fair chance to join the EU, andin the EU joint procurement of medical equipment and stresses that the EU must continue its efforts to invest in the regionWestern Balkans;
Amendment 552 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Stresses that Latin America was one of the hardest-hit regions by the COVID-19 pandemic, underlines the strategic importance of EU engagement and support in Latin America, as the EU remains Latin America’s most important development partner; notes that cooperation must continue with the aim to reduce disparities between people, promote sustainable development, mitigate climate change, promote good governance and advance higher education and research
Amendment 556 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls on the EU to defend humanitarian accesses to remote conflict zones
Amendment 568 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Notes that the current COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on the existing CSDP missions, notably due to a temporary reduction in staff on EU training missions in places such as Mali, Somalia or the Central African Republic and underlines the importance for the EU to consider what more could be done to minimize and manage the risk of staff being infected, what additional resources are needed, as well as what adjustments work best in different environments to make sure the operational effectiveness is maintained; Calls for the common security and defence policy (CSDP) missions tasked with conflict prevention or mitigation to be strengthened, notably those in the EU’s immediate neighbourhood, to help stabilise already fragile settings and prevent a relapse in conflicts and violence due to additional tensions caused by COVID-19; calls in this regard for a swift adoption of the European Peace Facility;
Amendment 576 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Calls on the EU Commission to work with its international partners to ensure that no one will be left behind once a vaccine will be made available;
Amendment 3 #
2020/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes, while acknowledging that the EUSF is not an instrument for rapid intervention in disaster situations, that aid disbursement has speeded up since the 2014 reform; requests, nevertheless, that the Commission provide technical assistance to the national authorities in the application process, ensure that the assessment of applications is done in a timely manner and accelerate payments;
Amendment 7 #
2020/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal of 27 May 2020 to increase the maximum annual amount of the EUSF under the next long-term budget to EUR 1 billion (at 2018 prices), which has been Parliament’s position from the outset; questions, however, whether this amount will be sufficient to cover all of the eligible applications in 2020, taking into account the Fund’s widened scope and the rapid evolution of climate change, which makes natural disasters more frequent and unpredictable;
Amendment 12 #
2020/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Notes the significant potential synergies between the EUSF and other Union funds and policies; asks that these synergies are used to their full extent;
Amendment 20 #
2020/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 e (new)
Paragraph 6 e (new)
6 e. Calls on the Commission to step up communication efforts to improve the public awareness of the interventions done with the financing under the EUSF;
Amendment 21 #
2020/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 f (new)
Paragraph 6 f (new)
6 f. Stresses that the awarding, management and implementation of the EUSF grants should be as transparent as possible, and that the grants need to be used in line with the principles of sound financial management.
Amendment 8 #
2020/2085(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas livestock farming plays a prominent role in EU agriculture, as it is not only economically and environmentally, but also culturally highly significant for EU regsignificant, but also an integral part of the EU human culture and society, contributing to the preservation of the Member States’ ancient local traditions;
Amendment 73 #
2020/2085(INI)
1. Welcomes the Commission’s efforts to consolidate and optimize legislation on animal welfare and animal health, without delay, and ensure that the requirements are clear and well-defined; stresses that these requirements must be applied correctly and uniformly throughout the EU and that regular and comprehensive checks must be carried out in line with the applicable legislation; welcomes the Commission’s planned revision of legislation in this area in 2023 in keeping with the objectives of the Farm to Fork Strategy, particularly as on-farm animal welfare is recognised in the Strategy as being central to contribute at reducing reliance on the excessive use of veterinary medications, at protecting human health and at helping preserve biodiversity;
Amendment 203 #
2020/2085(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the importance of regular exchanges with representatives of national authorities, agricultural stakeholder organisations and experts concerning examples of good practice and possible improvements in the area of animal welfare; points out that, despite its low cost, knowledge transfer in this area is highly efficient and should therefore be put into practice more quickly; encourages the creation of a platform that would facilitate this knowledge transfer and that would help the parties involved to speed up and simplify their regular exchange process as well as store and secure their flows of information.
Amendment 213 #
2020/2085(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Underlines the need to incentivize farmers and other relevant stakeholders to slaughter animals at the nearest facility to prevent lengthy animal transport times, reduce emissions and to prioritize the export of meat for long transport;
Amendment 220 #
2020/2085(INI)
6b. Outlines the importance of smart livestock farming and the potential of digitalization for on-farm animal health and welfare monitoring; in this context, advanced digitalization technologies should help reducing physical contact with animals in order to enhance animal welfare and avoid disease outbreaks.
Amendment 27 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas despite the fundamental restrictions on basic freedoms and human rights that remain in Belarus, the EU policy of critical engagement with Belarus has produced some results in the form of signed agreements and increased cooperation; whereas future relations between the EU and Belarus will be defined in the Partnership Priorities to be agreed by both sides and should be based on common values on which the EU is built – democracy, rule of law, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms;
Amendment 182 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
(b) acknowledge that while the critical engagement policy has brought about some developments in bilateral relations, progress in the key areas of democracy, the rule of law, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, – including freedoms of speech, expression and media, as well as labour rights – and civil society remains very limited or almost non- existent, and, as the EU is engaging in a more tailored approach to the Eastern Partnership, consider applying the ‘less for less’ principle in the case of further deterioration;
Amendment 207 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d
Paragraph 1 – point d
(d) maintain the issue of nuclear safety as a priority concern for the EU owing to the potentially disastrous consequences of an accident for the whole region; treat the issue of the Astravets Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) with urgency as it is approaching the start of its operations, the first delivery of nuclear fuel having been received from Russia in May 2020; insist on full respect for international nuclear and environmental safety standards and transparent and constructive cooperation with international authorities; support efforts to ensure Member State solidarity on the issue of banning imports of energy from the Astravets NPP into the EU market;
Amendment 220 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e
Paragraph 1 – point e
(e) condemn the continued failure of the Belarusian authorities to improve the election environment and their lack of intention to create conditions for a genuine level-playing field between the candidates, pay close attention to the presidential election campaign and insist that a lack of progress in conducting elections according to international standards and further crackdowns against the opposition will have direct adverse effects on relations with the EU;
Amendment 239 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f
Paragraph 1 – point f
(f) insist that the upcoming constitutional reform is a crucial opportunity to introduce genuine changes which would address the weaknesses of the current political system and enable the Belarusian people to participate more actively in political life, call on the Belarusian authorities to engage in a constructive and open dialogue with the democratic opposition and with the civil society, with the aim to guarantee the right to association, peaceful assembly and expression;
Amendment 286 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h
Paragraph 1 – point h
(h) condemn the ongoing application of the death penalty in Belaruswhich constitutes an inhumane and degrading treatment and continue to work with the Belarusian authorities towards a moratorium as a first step towards its permanent abolition;
Amendment 291 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i
Paragraph 1 – point i
(i) condemn, in the light of the deteriorating election environment in the run-up to the 9 August presidential election, the ongoing intimidation and persecution of opposition figures, including presidential hopefuls and their supporters and family members, civil society activists and independent journalists and peaceful protesters;
Amendment 308 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k
Paragraph 1 – point k
(k) insist ondemand the immediate and unconditional release of human rights defenders, activists, journalists, opposition politicians and others convicted in retaliation for exercising their civil and political rights;
Amendment 312 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
(ka) call on the authorities to promptly, thoroughly, impartially, effectively and transparently investigate all reports of excessive use of force by law enforcement officers, of ill-treatment of detainees, of all allegations of threats, assaults and abusive practices targeting any individual, including gender-based abuses and provide all victims of human rights violations and abuses with access to justice and right to an effective remedy;
Amendment 318 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l
Paragraph 1 – point l
(l) support civil society organizations and independent media outlets and journalists, including those who work on a freelance basis with unregistered foreign media, express concern for the spread of fake news and disinformation in Belarus during the COVID-19 pandemic and encourage both the Belarusian authorities and the EU to develop specific programs that combat disinformation and propaganda;
Amendment 340 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point m a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point m a (new)
(ma) remind the Belarusian authorities that the EU reacted fast and responded to the urgent needs of the country during the COVID-19 pandemic, mobilizing over €60million to help tackle immediate needs, such as support to the health sector and vulnerable communities, as well as short-term needs to support the social and economic recovery;
Amendment 357 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point o a (new)
(oa) continue supporting Belarus World Trade Organisation accession process, as it will contribute to the creation of a more stable business environment in the country;
Amendment 364 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point o b (new)
(ob) welcome the visa facilitation and readmission agreements which entered into force on July 1, as they represent an important step in strengthening the EU's engagement with the Belarusian people and civil society and pave the way for improved mobility of citizens, contributing to closer links between the EU and Belarus, while in the same time contributing to addressing irregular migration;
Amendment 21 #
2020/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the three-fold level of ambition under the EU Global Strategy in the field of security and defence covers securing external borders, countering hybrid threats and fighting against terrorism; whereas no Member State can protect itself alone, since security and defence threats faced by the EU, and which are targeted against its citizens and territory, are a joint threat and cannot be addressed by one single Member State on its own; whereas an effective EU system for addressing burden-sharing would be advantageous for the EU’s overall level of security and defence, whereas increasing efforts for cooperation on cyber defence, such as information sharing, training and operational support are needed in order to better counter hybrid threats;
Amendment 55 #
2020/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has shown how challenging the geopolitical environmental is, as well as the consequences of the EU not having enough competence when it comes to health care; whereas, by the same analogy, it would make sense to establish an EU common defence strategy in order to be able to respond to an attack on the EU’s borders and territories; whereas PESCO constitutes an important step towards achieving the objective of a common defence;
Amendment 122 #
2020/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas it is crucial to fill the capability gaps identified in the Capability Development Plan (CDP), and by the Coordinated Annual Defence on Review (CARD) with the aim to increase Europe’s strategic autonomy;
Amendment 142 #
2020/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
Recital S
S. whereas interactions between Member States’ national priorities, EU priorities and NATO priorities should be synchronised at the earliest possible convenience; whereas, while recognising the different nature of the two organisations and their respective responsibilities, PESCO can be an effective tool in order to achieve EU and NATO targets simultaneously;
Amendment 153 #
2020/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital U
Recital U
U. whereas currently, PESCO projects are dependent on the 25 participating Member States’ financial contributions; whereas it is expected that, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, national defence budgets will suffer reductions; whereas paradoxically, several of the currently 47 PESCO projects, if funded accordingly, could strengthen Member States’ preparedness, should another massive public health crisis occur: military mobility – a flagship PESCO project –, the European Medical Command and many other projects in areas related to logistics and transportation, health care, disaster relief and the fight against malicious cyber activities; whereas cutting funding for the strategic capabilities that the EU and its Member States currently lack would also weaken their ability to jointly act against future pandemics and other unpredictable risks with major international impact;
Amendment 167 #
2020/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital W
Recital W
W. whereas the participation of third countries in individual PESCO projects might be in the strategic interest of the European Union, providing added value to certain projects, contributing to strengthening PESCO and the CSDP and meeting more demanding commitments, particularly in case of the United Kingdom;
Amendment 219 #
2020/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e
Paragraph 1 – point e
(e) maintain the EU’s budgetary ambition for the strengthening of defence capabilities, notably thought throughout the sufficient financing of EDF in the upcoming MFF; , with a special focus on projects related to military mobility and interoperability, which are crucial when it comes to an unexpected future conflict; ensure that PESCO contributes to the creation of an effective Schengen on military mobility, aimed to reduce procedures at borders and infrastructure burdens to a minimum; welcome, in this regard, the Rail Baltica project, vital for the integration of the Baltic countries in the European rail network and make sure of its full effectiveness;
Amendment 254 #
2020/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i
Paragraph 1 – point i
(i) incorporate directly into the PESCO project cycle the link between PESCO and EDIDP/EDF with the aim to contribute more effectively to the achievement of the Union’s ambitions in the area of security and defence; impose the documentation of each project, before selection on the budgetary side;
Amendment 289 #
2020/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point n
Paragraph 1 – point n
(n) promote compliance with the 20 PESCO commitments by establishing clearer definition of compliance benchmarks, and by ensuring that future project proposals must address a specific CDP priority; ensure that any reviews of project progress should be based on clear and transparent criteria; ensure that such criteria serve as benchmark for all Member States participating in PESCO projects; ensure that the pMS further increase the quality and the granularity of the information provided in their National Implementation Plans, in which they outline how they intend to meet the 20 PESCO commitments;
Amendment 301 #
2020/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point p
Paragraph 1 – point p
(p) consider giving CDP a more binding character, by making sure pMS continue their efforts to enhance interoperability and flexibility of their forces, while making progress in fulfilling the commitments related to bringing their defence systems more in line with each other, with a particular focus on strengthening collaborative capability development and strengthening the availability and deployability of forces, including for military CSDP operations and missions;
Amendment 306 #
2020/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q
Paragraph 1 – point q
(q) define an effective and strong project steering committee, reaffirm the central role of the PESCO secretariat as a single point of contact for all projects and invite the secretariat to carry out regular situation points on the progress of projects for the benefit of all the stakeholders, including Parliament, via information collected Member State(s) in charge of project coordination, encourage pMS to continue to engage in a more effective dialogue with the PESCO secretariat regarding the review and update of their National Implementation Plans;
Amendment 337 #
2020/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point w a (new)
(wa) strengthen partnerships with NATO, the UN, the African Union and beyond;
Amendment 118 #
2020/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls for adequate staffing levels and budget for the Commission services tasked with ensuring the successful implementation of the Action Plan; stresses that the allocation of resources must respond to both current and long- term political priorities and thus, in the context of the European Green Deal, expects a significant reinforcement of human resources in the Commission Directorate-General for Environment in particular;
Amendment 182 #
2020/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights the opportunities to combine circular economy solutions and digitalisation; calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop policies to support new sustainable business models based on product-as-a-service approaches providing sufficient protection for consumers and ensuring a reduction of resource consumption;
Amendment 243 #
2020/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Calls on the Commission to develop economic tools that give an economic advantage to the ‘sustainable choice’ as part of this framework;
Amendment 347 #
2020/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Emphasises the right of consumers to more precise and accurate information about the environmental impacts of products and services associated with all stages in the life cycle of a product, and calls on the Commission to make proposals to substantiate green claims through solid and harmonised calculation methods;
Amendment 422 #
2020/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Underlines the need to end the derogations from REACH restrictions for recycled materials to achieve circularity of materials and products; Therefore calls on the Commission to swiftly follow the European Parliament´s Resolution of 5 February 20201a as regards lead and its compounds to end carry-over of lead compounds into a new generation of products; __________________ 1aResolution of 5 February 2020 (B9- 0089/2020), https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/doc ument/B-9-2020-0089_EN.pdf
Amendment 445 #
2020/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the health and environmental impacts of processes and outputs of new recycling and recovery technologies are thoroughly evaluated at the industrial level prior to their incentivization, and to guarantee transparency throughout the evaluation;
Amendment 488 #
2020/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Supports the Circular Electronics Initiative, which will address the shortcomings in durability, reparability, access to spare parts, circular design, waste prevention, and waste collection and recycling; calls for the harmonisation of recycling infrastructure for waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU; calls for the integration of issues such as software obsolescence and consumer awareness about the environmental impacts of the use of electronic and digital products;
Amendment 503 #
2020/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls on the European Commission to work on the introduction of measures enabling the development of a universal charger for smartphones in the European Union
Amendment 589 #
2020/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Underlines the essential role of packaging for product safety, in particular food safety, and hygiene; asks the industry, however, to commit to reducing the amount of packaging it produces, to phase out hazardous substances in packaging and to develop more efficient and circular packaging solutions, and encourages initiatives such as the Circular Plastics Alliance; underlines the need for harmonised regulation of all food contact materials to achieve better protection and coherence.
Amendment 601 #
2020/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Underlines the essential role of packaging for product safety, in particular food safety, and hygiene; asks the industry, however, to commit to avoid unnecessary packaging and to reducing the amount of packaging it produces and to develop more efficient and circular packaging solutions, and encourages initiatives such as the Circular Plastics Alliance;
Amendment 670 #
2020/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 c (new)
Paragraph 24 c (new)
24c. Calls for the adoption of a European target to end the placing on the market of single-use plastics.
Amendment 891 #
2020/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Recalls the EU waste targets and underlines that Member States must – as a first priority –priorities strengthen prevention and preparation for reuse, increase recycling, and ultimately move away from landfilling and incineration of waste, in line with the waste hierarchy;
Amendment 911 #
2020/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 b (new)
Paragraph 34 b (new)
34b. Calls on the Commission to define a common EU-wide approach for the management of residual waste;
Amendment 3 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
- having regard to the assessment report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council in accordance with Article 59(4) of Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use,
Amendment 4 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 b (new)
Citation 7 b (new)
- having regard to the Council Conclusions of 8 June 2010 on ‘Equity and Health in All Policies: Solidarity in Health’,
Amendment 5 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
- having regard to Regulation (EU) No 536/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on clinical trials on medicinal products for human use, and repealing Directive 2001/20/EC,
Amendment 9 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)
Citation 14 a (new)
- having regard to Commission communication of 27 May 2020 on "Europe's moment: Repair and Prepare for the Next Generation",
Amendment 10 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 b (new)
Citation 14 b (new)
- having regard to Commission communication of 27 May 2020 on "The EU budget powering the recovery plan for Europe",
Amendment 14 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 23
Citation 23
— having regard to Report No 737 of 27 September 2018 entitled ‘Shortages of medicines and vaccines: focusing more closely on public health issues in the medicine supply chain’, drawn up by Jean- Pierre Decool on behalf of the French Senate fact-finding mission on the shortage of medicines and vaccines, which is inspired by the report of the French Academy of Pharmacy of 20 June 2018 on the unavailability of medicines,
Amendment 18 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 a (new)
Citation 24 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 11 December 2019 on ‘The European Green Deal’,
Amendment 19 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 b (new)
Citation 24 b (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 15 January 2020 on the European Green Deal,
Amendment 27 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the increase in global demand has aggravated shortages of medicines in the EU, undermining health services in the Member States and exposing patients to considerable risks; whereas in France, 1 450 cases of unavailability of medicines were noted in 2019 compared to 44 cases in 2008; whereas in the Netherlands, the number of drug stock-out cases almost doubled in 2019, with 1,492 cases recorded, compared to 769 in 2018; whereas in the Czech Republic, 2,208 products suffered from a supply disruption in 2019, compared to 1,630 in 2018 and 19 in 2008; whereas the Member States have a duty to find swift and effective solutions through closer European integration;
Amendment 41 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union recognises the fundamental right of citizens to health and medical treatment;
Amendment 51 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas ensuring patient access to essential medicines is one of the core objectives of the EU and the WHO, and of Sustainable Development Goal 3; whereas universal access to medicines depends on their timely availability and their affordability for everyone, without any geographical discrimination;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A d (new)
Recital A d (new)
Ad. whereas pharmaceuticals are one of the pillars of healthcare, and whereas insufficient access to essential medicinal products and high prices of innovative medicines pose a serious threat to population health and to the sustainability of national health care systems;
Amendment 58 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A e (new)
Recital A e (new)
Ae. whereas, in many cases, the prices of new medicines, notably cancer treatments, have increased during the past few decades to the point of being unaffordable to many EU citizens
Amendment 59 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A f (new)
Recital A f (new)
Af. whereas the entry of generics and biosimilars into the market is an important mechanism for increasing competition, reducing prices and ensuring the sustainability of healthcare systems; whereas their market entry should not be delayed;
Amendment 60 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A g (new)
Recital A g (new)
Ag. whereas the COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated the EU’s long-existing structural problems related to the supply of medicines, and the dependency on third-country import for medicines and medical materials;
Amendment 63 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas medicines to treat cancer, infections and disorders of the nervous system account for more than half of those in short supply; whereas injectable specialties appear to be the most vulnerable to the risk of shortage due to the complexity of their manufacturing process;
Amendment 73 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas shortage of medicines destabilizes the organization of care and generates high human and financial costs;
Amendment 76 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas access to suitable and affordable diagnostic tests and vaccines is as vital as access to safe, effective and affordable medicines;
Amendment 124 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas stocks of ‘strategic’ medicinmedicinal products of major therapeutic interest are inadequatecurrently insufficient, with chemicals that are cheap and easy to produce and mature medicines being in particularly short supply; whereas pharmaceutical firms operate on a just-in-time basis;
Amendment 149 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas profit-oriented decision making on the part of the pharmaceutical industry such as products’ discontinuations and withdrawals from less profitable markets is often the reason for medicine shortages;
Amendment 160 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas, in the absence of a regulatory authority, stockpiling in some Member States is leading to a market imbalance and could, in the event of a health crisis, question the principle of solidarity;
Amendment 173 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the greater number, geographical spread and impact of epidemics is partly attributable to climate change, in combination with globalisation and increased travel; whereas European surveillance has been strengthened on vector-borne diseases such as Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya, Zika and West Nile viruses;
Amendment 198 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the geostrategic imperative that the Union regain its sovereignty and independence with regard to health care and secure its supply of medicines, diagnostic tools, vaccines, medical devices and medical equipment;
Amendment 211 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recalls that shortage of medicines is a global challenge; stresses that developing countries, such as a number of African countries, are the most affected by these shortages; urges that access to medicines in developing countries be tackled in a wider context in the WHO framework ; calls on the Commission and the Member States to increase their support to developing countries, in particular through the rescUE strategic reserve;
Amendment 246 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the need for health policies to focus on patients’ health and interests and for closer cooperation between Member States;
Amendment 256 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
Securing supplies in the interests of patients and restoring health sovereignty
Amendment 259 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls that medicines shortages have a direct impact on patients' health, safety and the continuation of their treatment; stresses that for patients, the consequences of drug shortages include: progression of the disease and / or worsening of symptoms due to delay in treatment, avoidable transmission of infectious diseases, increased risk of exposure to falsified medicines and significant psychological distress for patients and their families;
Amendment 261 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Notes that the risks are particularly high amongst vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, pregnant women, people affected by a disability, patients with chronic diseases or cancer or people in intensive care unit (ICU);
Amendment 262 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Underlines that a higher price of the substitute medicine proposed to the patient, a lower reimbursement rate or the lack of reimbursement constitute in several Member States major obstacles to access to medicines for populations with low incomes or suffering from chronic conditions ; calls on the Member States to guarantee access to a substitute medicine at an equivalent price or subject to a similar reimbursement in the event of a supply shortage;
Amendment 263 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Welcomes the publication of the call for tenders launched by DG SANTE for a study on the causes of shortage of medicines in the Union; calls, however, for another study to be carried out on the impacts of drug shortages on patient care, treatment and health;
Amendment 264 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 e (new)
Paragraph 3 e (new)
3e. Calls for the launch of a Joint Action on the prevention of shortage of medicines which would be funded by the future Health Program; considers that this Joint Action would allow an exchange of good practices between the Member States and the development of common prevention measures;
Amendment 265 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 f (new)
Paragraph 3 f (new)
3f. Stresses that patient associations should be more involved in defining research strategies for public and private clinical trials, in order to ensure that they meet the unmet needs of European patients;
Amendment 266 #
Amendment 267 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 k (new)
Paragraph 3 k (new)
3 k. Recalls that no Member State is self-sufficient with regard to raw materials, intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and finished medicines necessary to guarantee the proper functioning of the health system;
Amendment 278 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to take whatever action is needed to restore European health sovereignty and local pharmaceutical manufacturing, giving priority to essential and strategic medicinesmedicinal products of major therapeutic interest ; calls on the Commission to map out potential production sites in the EU and their production capacity; suggests that the Commission also draw up a map of the production sites established in third countries;
Amendment 293 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to take whatever action is needed to restore European health sovereignty and local pharmaceutical manufacturing, giving priority to essential and strategic medicines; calls on the Commission to map out available and potential production sites in the EU;
Amendment 295 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to set up a Task Force responsible for ensuring a constant inventory of the origin and production capacities of manufacturers in terms of active pharmaceuticals ingredients (APIs) and finished medicines,; considers that this independent body could establish and manage a database to prevent and steer European actions to avoid tensions or shortages on medicinal products of major therapeutic interest; stresses that this Task Force could ultimately assess the specific needs of medicinal products of major therapeutic interest of each Member State;
Amendment 307 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to address in its next pharmaceutical and industrial strategies issues relating tomake recommendations on ways to improve the availability and accessibility of medicines and to propose solutions to reduce manufacturers’ dependence on third countries in its next pharmaceutical and industrial strategies;
Amendment 325 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. calls on the Commission to present a specific strategy for managing shortages of medicines and medical products in Europe;
Amendment 339 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Urges the Commission and the Member States to introduce tax and financial incentives in return for appropriate commitments and to authorise state aid to encourage producers to locate their operations in Europe, from compound manufacturing to packaging and distribution; emphasises the strategic significance of this sector and the importance of investing in European companies, in the interests of resource diversificationorder to diversify resources and encourage the development of innovative production technologies capable of enhancing the responsiveness of production lines, in particular the continuous manufacturing process;
Amendment 356 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Notes that current legislation does not ensure the stable supply of medicines; calls on the Commission to clarify the marketing authorisation holder’s obligations under the Directive 2001/83/EC and develop an enforcement mechanism including sanctions to hold companies accountable
Amendment 365 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that the pharmaceutical sector remains an important industrial pillar as well as a driving force in terms of job creation;
Amendment 368 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Recalls that Articles 81 and 23a of Directive 2001/83/EC establishing a Community Code relating to medicinal products for human use have laid down general obligations for the supply of medicinal products to be borne by marketing authorization holders (MAHs) and distributors, as well as a notification obligation for MAHs in the event of a temporary or permanent supply interruption;
Amendment 380 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 e (new)
Paragraph 6 e (new)
6e. Calls for the revision of Directive 2001/83/EC establishing a Community code relating to medicinal products for human use in order to ensure the notification of shortages, to strengthen the obligations incumbent on marketing authorization holders (MAHs) and to be able to ensure compliance with all of the obligations of actors in the drug supply chain;
Amendment 381 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 f (new)
Paragraph 6 f (new)
6f. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to encourage marketing authorisation holders (MAHs) to build up and manage rolling stocks of medicines of major therapeutic interest in the form of finished products; considers that several months of rolling stocks would make it possible to absorb the supply shortfalls and avoid the losses linked to the expiry of the medicines;
Amendment 382 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 g (new)
Paragraph 6 g (new)
Amendment 434 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to create one or more European non-profit pharmaceutical undertakings which operate in the public interest to manufacture priority medicines of strategic importancemedicinal products of major therapeutic interest for health care; stresses the key contribution that can be made by new technologies, digitalization and artificial intelligence in enabling European laboratory researchers to form networks and share their objectives and findings;
Amendment 455 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the importance of research and innovation, and calls for the establishment of a genuine European network, given that the price of relocation must not be a deterioration in the quality of medical research; highlights the role of European projects and SMEs in improving access to medicines in the Union; underlines the crucial role of the Horizon Europe program in this respect;
Amendment 471 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls for strengthening of the European Medicines Market to speed up patient access to medicines, make care more affordable, maximise savings in national health budgets and avoid administrative burdens for generic and biosimilar companies ;
Amendment 475 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Points out that generic and biosimilar medicines enable increased competition, reduced prices and savings for healthcare systems, thus helping to improve access to medicines for patients
Amendment 479 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11c. Deplores the litigation cases aiming to delay generic entry; calls on the Commission to ensure that the end of the innovator's period of commercial exclusivity is respected;
Amendment 481 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 d (new)
Paragraph 11 d (new)
11d. Stresses that the added value and economic impact of biosimilar medicines on the sustainability of healthcare systems should be analysed, their market entry should not be delayed, and, where necessary, measures to support their introduction to the market should be examined;
Amendment 484 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 e (new)
Paragraph 11 e (new)
11e. Calls on the Member States to adopt a common position and start negotiations on the proposal for a Regulation of the Parliament and of the Council on health technology assessment and amending Directive 2011/24/EU;
Amendment 485 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 f (new)
Paragraph 11 f (new)
11f. Calls on the Commission to present a revision of Directive 89/105 /EEC on the transparency of measures regulating the prices of medicinal products in order to ensure effective controls and full transparency of the procedures used to determine the prices and reimbursement of medicines in the Member States;
Amendment 502 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recommends the introduction of centralised management under the leadership of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to bring about greater transparency in the distribution chain and the creation of a European supply management unit tasked with developing a European strategy to prevent and resolve breaks in supply;
Amendment 514 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Welcomes the recent creation green lanes, set up to facilitate the transport of all goods, in order to allow the smooth running of the transport not only of medicines but also of raw materials, intermediate products and related materials, including packaging;
Amendment 517 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Calls for the establishment of European lists of 'medicinal products of major therapeutic interest' along the lines of the 'WHO model list of essential medicines'; suggests that the EMA shortage risk indicators (manufacturing and quality) be used to identify high risk products,
Amendment 518 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12c. Calls for the introduction of a specific statute for certain mature medicines which would be accompanied by incentives for manufacturers to maintain their marketing on the European market and ensure diversification of European production;
Amendment 519 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 d (new)
Paragraph 12 d (new)
12d. Encourages the development of shortage prevention and management plans across all Member States; believes that these plans could result from an analysis of manufacturing and distribution risks and include measures on building up stocks, diversifying sources of supply for raw materials and creating other manufacturing sites to ensure resilience from production;
Amendment 520 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 e (new)
Paragraph 12 e (new)
12e. Underlines that several Member States have already established alert systems which facilitate the anticipation and prevention of shortages; calls for the establishment of alert systems to anticipate shortage of medicines at national and European levels;
Amendment 541 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 561 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 579 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls for the adoption of common definitions of 'supply disruption' and 'stock-out' of medicines as well as a grid of criteria for assessing the risk associated with each of these situations;
Amendment 581 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Calls for the adoption of a common definition of 'medicinal products of major therapeutic interest' with reference to their usefulness in public health, the absence of an alternative and the fragility of the production chain;
Amendment 582 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission and Member States to develop innovative and coordinated strategies and to step up exchanges of good practice in the area of stock management; considers that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) could be designated as the regulatory authority tasked with preventing shortages of essential medicines, with a correspondingly wider remit and more staff;
Amendment 600 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission and Member States to develop innovative and coordinated strategies and to step up exchanges of good practice in the area of stock management; considers that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) cshould be designated as the regulatory authority tasked with preventing shortages of essential medicines, with a correspondingly wider remit and more staff;
Amendment 613 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for further invitations to tender to be issuedjoint procurements at European level in an effort to counter shortages, as has been done following the onset of the COVID-19 virus, with simplified and transparent procedures in the interests of improved response times;
Amendment 621 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls for the full and rapid application of Regulation (EU) No 536/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on clinical trials for medicinal products for human use; considers that this Regulation would facilitate the launch of large clinical trials carried out in a harmonised and coordinated manner at EU level;
Amendment 623 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a Calls on the Commission to speed up the implementation of the European Telematics Strategy with the aim to fully digitalize the entire regulatory system (both at EMA and national regulatory authorities level); considers that the key is to allow better coordination between authorities and industry in order to have a more robust and prompt reaction in times of crises;
Amendment 633 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Notes that the differences in the price of a medicine from one Member State to another have led to the development of parallel exports, which can increase the risk of supply stress and cause of shortages; recalls that the free movement of goods within the Union allows certain wholesaler-distributors called "short-liners" to buy medicines in one Member State and to resell them more expensive in neighbouring countries; calls for the adoption of preventive measures to limit the parallel trade of medicines within the Union;
Amendment 658 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission to set up an innovative centralised digital monitoring platform for sharing information provided by national agencies and all stakeholders regarding shortages of medicines and medical equipment; welcomes the introduction by the EMA of the SPOC and i-SPOC systems; calls for existing information systems to be improved so as to provide a clear overview of problems, shortages and requirements in each Member State, with a view to preventing stockpiling;
Amendment 659 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Recommends the development of a catalogue of shortages in all the Member States which would allow the EMA to easily update its public catalogue of shortages assessed by its Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) and / or its Committee for the pharmacovigilance risk assessment (PRAC);
Amendment 688 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Recalls that misinformation can lead to inappropriate use of medicines and the creation of unnecessary stockpiling;
Amendment 701 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls for an electronic information notice to be drawn up in all the Union languages for every medicine on the EU market via bar or matrix codes, in order to facilitate sales of medicines between Member States and to fight against parallel trade; recommends the provision of more comprehensive information on the origin of medicines;
Amendment 708 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Condemns the exploitation of shortages for criminal purposes; recalls that counterfeiting or falsification of medicines and medical products worsens supply tensions; calls for the strengthening of measures to combat these practices: the control of online platforms offering drugs, the strengthening of cooperation between relevant EU and national agencies and the respect of the victims’ rights;
Amendment 710 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3 a (new)
Subheading 3 a (new)
Preventing and responding to shortages in the event of health crises
Amendment 711 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Amendment 722 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the Commission to create a European strategic reserve of medicinal products of major interest, along the lines of the ‘RescEU’ mechanism, in order to alleviate shortages outside crisis periods; believes that the EMA could be the European regulatory authority responsible of this strategic reserve in order to prevent shortages of these medicines;
Amendment 726 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Stresses that its resolution of 17 April 2020 calls for the creation of a European Health Reaction Mechanism (EHRM) to respond to all types of health crises, to ensure operational coordination at European level, to restore European sovereignty over products health and to strengthen European cooperation in research and innovation; considers that this mechanism could monitor the constitution and the triggering of the strategic reserve of medicines and ensure its proper functioning within the Union;
Amendment 728 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 c (new)
Paragraph 21 c (new)
21c. Recalls that its resolution also calls for the competences, budget and staffing of EMA to be substantially increased in order to allow it to coordinate medical responses in times of crisis; considers it essential that EMA has solid governance to meet future challenges such as monitoring and responding to shortages in coordination with the Member States; underlines that, in the long term, EMA should be able to make conditional marketing authorizations upon guarantees of supply and accessibility from manufacturers; hopes that the reinforcement of the staff of EMA will enable it to carry out inspections of production sites established in third countries;
Amendment 729 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 d (new)
Paragraph 21 d (new)
21d. Recalls that a company that markets a medicine can enjoy data exclusivity for a period of eight years as of the first marketing authorization according to Article 14(11) of the Commission Regulation No. 726/2004; calls on the Commission to propose a revision of this regulation to temporarily authorize the granting of compulsory licenses in the event of a health crisis in order to allow a producer to market a generic medicine;
Amendment 730 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 e (new)
Paragraph 21 e (new)
21e. Considers that in the event of a health crisis the closure of borders and customs controls cannot constitute an obstacle to cross-border movement of medicinal products of major interest within the Union; calls on the Commission and the Member States to set up secure and rapid procedures for checking products at the border during a health crisis in compliance with EU law;
Amendment 736 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Welcomes, following the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, the introduction of more flexible rules in a bid to mitigate shortages and facilitate the circulation of medicines between Member States: acceptance of different packaging formats, reuse procedure to enable marketing authorisation holders to obtain approval in another Member State, longer expiry periods, use of veterinary medicinal products, etc.; calls on the Commission to monitor strictly the use of these arrangements and to keep them available in the event of problems or shortages;
Amendment 100 #
2020/2070(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that homeowners and, housing associations and local authorities should be supported in climate-proofing their building stock, for example through grants or financial instruments based on the additionality of multiannual financial framework (MFF) funding, national budgets and private sector sources;
Amendment 106 #
2020/2070(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the need of support for the renovation of cultural heritage buildings for the purposes of their energy efficiency improvements while respecting conservation requirements and protecting heritage buildings;
Amendment 107 #
2020/2070(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Notes that climate change impacts and extreme weather such as floods, high wind speeds and heatwaves are already causing significant damage to the buildings; stresses the need to ensure a strong link between adaptation and mitigation in the buildings sector, creating specific incentives for investments that achieve both objectives;
Amendment 120 #
2020/2070(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses that social measures should not counteract climate mitigation and adaptation; notes the need to ensure specific support for social, cooperative and public housing providers in order to fund the renovation of deprived neighbourhood buildings (including with private homeowners).;
Amendment 17 #
2020/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas, in light of the succession of delays and regardless of when the European Council will finally reach its conclusions, there is now a tangible risk that the next MFF will not be agreed in time to enter into force on 1 January 2021 and there will be no smooth transition between the 2014-2020 MFF and the 2021- 2027 MFF, considering the health crisis due to the pandemic COVID-19 and the unprecedented shock on our economies and the socio-economical impact on the life of the citizens; considering also the risk of widely diverging positions between Parliament and Council and the need for intense interinstitutional negotiations in the framework of both the consent procedure and the ordinary legislative procedure;
Amendment 22 #
2020/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
K a. whereas the Commission used all the budgetary instruments and flexibilities for the current MFF in order to help the Member States to tackle the health crisis, the MFF Contingency Plan should ensure the maximum flexibility and celerity of the procedures in order to help the beneficiaries and the Member States to use the funds in mitigating the social and economic impact of the pandemic COVID-19;
Amendment 24 #
2020/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
L a. wheareas the ongoing negotiations regarding the future relations between the Union and the UK, accordingly to the article 132 of the Withdrawal Agreement, after the 1st January 2021 the UK will be considered as a third country, if there is a will of the UK to participate in EU's programmes in the next MFF, the Union should ensure that will take the UK's situation into consideration while presenting a MFF Contingency Plan; ensuring that the UK will make a fair financial contribution to the Union that will be negotiated by the Joint Committee and that will not entail global transfers from the EU to the UK;
Amendment 41 #
2020/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – part A – point 1
Annex I – part A – point 1
1. The MFF contingency plan aims at providing a safety net to protect the beneficiaries of the Union programmes in the event that the 2021-2027 MFF could not be agreed in time to enter into force on 1 January 2021. The MFF contingency plan should ensure a satisfactory degree of predictability and continuity in Union budget implementation; the flexibilities introduced in the actual MFF should be extended to the MFF Contingency Plan in order to help the beneficiaries and the Member States to mitigate the social and economic impact of the COVID-19;
Amendment 47 #
2020/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – part A – point 2
Annex I – part A – point 2
2. The MFF contingency plan shall include one or several legislative proposal(s) to lift or extend the time limits laid down in the basic acts of all concerned expenditure programmes and, where legally necessary notably under shared management programmes, update the relevant financial amounts on the basis of a technical prolongation of the 2020 levels; considering also the ongoing negotiations for the future relations between the Union and the UK, if the UK decides to participate in EU's programmes, the Union should ensure in such case a fair contribution that not entails global transfers from the EU to the UK;
Amendment 1 #
2020/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that a carbon border taxadjustment mechanism has long been a candidate for a genuine and green source of own revenue for the EU budget and was among the ‘basket’ of preferred options for new own resources taken up in Parliament’s legislative resolution of 16 September1 ; _________________ 1Texts adopted, P9_TA- PROV(2020)0220.
Amendment 11 #
2020/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Acknowledges that the primary purpose of the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) must be to enable internationally effective carbon pricing schemes, to mitigate the leakage dilemma in the context of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), and taking into account the Effort-Sharing Regulation if necessary, and to prevent distortions to competition and trade; stresses that the CBAM will help the EU to meet its climate targets while keeping a level playing field in international trade, with the aim of galvanising the rest of the world into taking climate action in line with Paris Agreement;
Amendment 14 #
2020/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Acknowledges that the primary purpose of the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) must be to protect the climate, to enable internationally effective carbon pricing schemes, to mitigate the carbon leakage dilemma in the context of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and to prevent distortions to competition and trade; stresses that the CBAM will help the EU to meet its climate targets while keeping a level playing field in international trade, with the aim of galvanising the rest of the world into taking climate action in line with Paris Agreement;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Acknowledges that the introduction of the CBAM might lead to the progressive phase out of free allocation of allowances, since the mechanism would ensure that EU producers and foreign importers face the same carbon costs in the EU market; calls for the CBAM design to include a partial reimbursement of EU Allowances for exports in order to ensure a level playing field for EU goods in third markets, thus maintaining a strong incentive to decarbonise while avoiding carbon leakage;
Amendment 26 #
2020/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that the Parliament, the Council and the Commission agreed on the creation of new own resources in the course of the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), including the CBAM, in the Interinstitutional Agreement on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management, as well as on new own resources, including a roadmap for the introduction of new own resources (IIA); Stresses that dedicating the financial flows resulting from the CBAM to the EU budget would help to mitigate issues of fiscal equivalence and ensure a fairly distributed impact across Member States, as well as ensuring a lean structure with minimal administrative overheads; concludes, therefore, that defining the proceeds as an EU own resource, and decreasing GNI-based contributions accordingly to first cover a share of the repayment costs of the Next Generation EU instrument, and reducing the share of GNI-based contributions in the financing of the Union's budget, would help to mutualise the budgetary impact of the CBAM in a fair way across all Member States;
Amendment 29 #
2020/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the Union and its Member States are committed to delivering climate action on the basis of the latest available scientific evidencehave now the objective of achieving climate neutrality at the latest by 2050;
Amendment 35 #
2020/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the fact that the CBAM, if used awhen it becomes a basis for an own resource, would according to the IIA, will bring the revenue side of the EU budget into closer alignment with strategic policy objectives such as the European Green Deal, the fight against climate change and the circular economy, and that it would thereby help to generate co- benefits, incentives and EU added value;
Amendment 41 #
2020/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Highlights that the CBAM’s design can be fully compatible with World Trade Organization law if it is designed on the basis of the EU ETS and applies to imports embedding materials covered by the EU ETS, and thus avoid retaliation against the EU economy while raising the expected revenues;
Amendment 45 #
2020/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the EU should accept that a third country set up a carbon border adjustment mechanism if this country implements a higher carbon price;
Amendment 45 #
2020/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is determined to ensure that the CBAM-based own resource constitute universal income and that it be deemed to cover a share of the repayment costs of the Next Generation EU instrument; underlines that any earmarking of CBAM revenues would contravene the IIA, the Own Resources Decision and the Financial Regulation;
Amendment 49 #
2020/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Amendment 70 #
2020/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas President-elect Joe Biden committed in his electoral platform to "impose carbon adjustment fees or quotas on carbon-intensive goods from countries that are failing to meet their climate and environment obligations"
Amendment 84 #
2020/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is deeply concerned that currently none of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submitted, including those of the Union and its Member States, are in line with the objective of holding the global temperature increase, as provided by the Paris Agreement, to well below 2°C, while pursuing efforts to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels;
Amendment 98 #
2020/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Strongly deplores the non- cooperative and disloyal behaviour of some of the Union’s trade partners in international climate negotiations over the past years, as recently observed at COP25; considers that this behaviour hampers our collective global ability to reach the objectives of the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 139 #
2020/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes note of the Commission’s proposal to set the Union’s 2030 climate target to ‘at least 55 % net emissions reduction’ compared to 1990 levels; highlights, however, that this target does not repree European Parliament sent the Union’s highest possible ambition, nor does it reflect the principle of equity and common but differentiated responsibilitiesout a higher 2030 target of 60% emission reductions compared to 1990;
Amendment 210 #
2020/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that a CBAM should cover all imports, but that in sectors covered by the EU ETS and avoid distortions in the EU internal market; as a starting point already by 2023 it should cover the power sector and energy-intensive industrial sectors exposed the most to carbon leakage, like cement, steel, chemicals and fertilisers, which continue to receive substantial free allocations, and still represent 94 % of Union industrial emissionstill represent 94 % of Union industrial emissions; in order to avoid carbon leakage, a CBAM should covered imports of commodities and processed products;
Amendment 235 #
2020/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines that the GHG emissions content of imports concerned should be accounted for on the basis of transparent and reliable product-specific benchmarks representing the global average GHG emissions content of individual productsat the level of the installations in third countries but, by default, if data is not made available by the importer, the global average GHG emissions content of individual products should be accounted for; notes in that perspective that carbon intensity of imported products may be evaluated through their raw materials composition and that this approximation would weigh each basic material covered by the EU ETS and multiply it by its carbon intensity value; stresses that importers should be allowed to individually demonstrate the specific carbon intensity of their product; considers that the carbon pricing of imports should also take into account the country- specific carbon intensity of the electricity grid or if data is made available by the importer the carbon intensity of the energy consumption at the installation level;
Amendment 268 #
2020/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that carbon pricing under the CBAM should mirror the dynamic evolution of the price of Union allowances under the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS); is of the opinion that importers should buy allowances from a separate pool of allowances to the EU ETS, whose carbon price corresponds to the carbon price of the day of the transaction in the EU ETS; points out that the introduction of a rising carbon floor priceprice floor under the EU ETS could ensure predictability under the CBAM while also ensuring a stronger price signal within the EU;
Amendment 306 #
2020/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Points out that a CBAM is not per se incompatible with WTO rules, and highlights if it is designed with a clear environmental objective; highlights therefore the necessity for any CBAM to be designed with the highest environmental integrity and purpose in mind;
Amendment 320 #
2020/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Underlines the principle of non- discrimination under GATT Article III; stresses that treating imports and domestic production in the same way is a key criterion for ensuring WTO compatibility of any measure, and that, therefore, all existing measures on carbon leakage under Union law should immediately cease to applybe phased out, in parallel with the implementation of the EU ETS carbon price on imports, as soon as the CBAM enters into force, as this mechanism would apply carbon pricing to imports similar to what is applied to EU installations under the EU ETS; stresses however that this should not lead to double advantages for EU installations;
Amendment 345 #
2020/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to address this concern during the upcoming reform of the EU ETS, ensuring the EU ETS delivers, through ambitious and meaningful carbon pricing, on the necessary GHG emissions reduction in line with the updated 2030 Union climate target and the objective of reaching net zero GHG emissions within the Union by 2050 at the latest, fully respecting the polluter pays principle; stresses that export rebates risk creating perverse climate effects, incentivising less efficient production methods for European exporting industries; urges the Commission to refrain from including export rebates in its proposal; is of the opinion that the phasing out of free allowances should be considered with the introduction of export rebates in order to ensure a level-playing field within and outside the EU for European companies; these rebates should be designed to incorporate free allowances in their calculation, based on benchmarks reflecting the most efficient installations, and therefore to maintain GHG reduction incentives for EU exporting companies; export rebates should not lead to any kind of competitive advantages for EU exporting industries in third countries; stresses that the Commission should carry out a proper analysis regarding the WTO-compatibility of export rebates as well as mechanism to avoid market distortions for sectors covered by a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism;
Amendment 372 #
2020/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Supports the Commission’s intention to use revenues generated by the CBAM as new own resources for the EU budget, and asks the Commission to ensure full transparency about the use of those revenues; believes these revenues should be earmarked for supporting the just transition and decarbonisation of Europe’s economy, and for stepping up the Union’s contribution to international climate finance in favour of Least Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States, which are most vulnerable to climate changestresses that a part of those revenues should flow back to Least Developed Countries when their exports are covered by a CBAM in the form of a contribution to international climate finance in favour of Least Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States; believes that a significant part of these revenues should be earmarked for supporting the just transition and decarbonisation of Europe’s economy;
Amendment 388 #
2020/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Points out that the CBAM, as a part of a broader and more comprehensive EU action against the climate crisis, may benefit from a complementary approach incorporating carbon intensity in EU standards for products placed on the EU market;
Amendment 7 #
2020/2042(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas ecosystem-based adaptation increases the resilience and reduces the vulnerability of people and the environment to climate change;
Amendment 10 #
2020/2042(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas the ability of people to adapt to climate change is inextricably linked to their access to basic human rights and to the health of the ecosystems they depend on for their livelihoods and wellbeing;
Amendment 12 #
2020/2042(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas nearly 160 million children live in high drought-severity zones and more than 500 million live in extremely high flood occurrence zones, according to UNICEF;
Amendment 19 #
2020/2042(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that the EU has a historic responsibility to be the most ambitious signatory of the Paris Agreement and should acknowledge and act on its climate and environmental debtby setting a credible example and increasing its ambition;
Amendment 43 #
2020/2042(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls its position that at least 45% of the funding from the proposed 2021-2027 Neighbourhood and Development Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) should support climate and environmental objectives;
Amendment 45 #
2020/2042(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Invites the Commission and the Member States to orient development aid, in the context of the next programming period 2021-2027, towards the effective implementation of partner countries NDCs; points out the need for concrete and effective actions on climate adaptation, with particular regard to its long-term planning;
Amendment 46 #
2020/2042(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Expresses its concern that public finance is not sufficient to meet international climate and development goals; therefore insists on the importance of mobilising private capital, including for climate adaptation;
Amendment 47 #
2020/2042(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Stresses the importance of the Green Climate Fund to catalyse public and private financial flows into low- emission and climate-resilient development to the benefit of developing countries; insists on the importance of simplifying access to funding to third countries under the GCF framework;
Amendment 48 #
2020/2042(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 e (new)
Paragraph 3 e (new)
3e. Welcomes the work carried out in the context of the Green Climate Fund Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme in the process of formulation and implementation of national adaptation plans; however, calls on the GCF to simplify the procedures to access funding under the programme so that countries that are highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, notably LDCs and SIDS, can swiftly move on with the preparation of their national adaptation plans;
Amendment 49 #
2020/2042(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 f (new)
Paragraph 3 f (new)
3f. Underlines, in this regard, the need to improve our understanding of the potential cost of inaction and of the effectiveness and suitability of adaptation measures, in particular in vulnerable geographies; stresses that there is no one globally applicable monitoring and evaluation systems for climate change adaptation, including its effectiveness, therefore calls on the European Commission and its Member States to step up efforts in supporting developing countries in establishing appropriate national monitoring and evaluation systems allowing to measure adaptation progress on a continuous basis;
Amendment 53 #
2020/2042(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for the post-2025 target for climate finance to ensure that the needs of the most vulnerable countries are met through dedicated sub-goals, including a sub-goal for adaptation finance and a sub- goal for loss and damage financ, in particular by increasing resources dedicated to climate change adaptation, in line with Article 9.4 of the Paris Agreement, and recognising the importance of scaling up the mobilization of resources to support efforts to avert, minimize and address loss and damage associated with the adverse effects of climate change in countries particularly vulnerable;
Amendment 56 #
2020/2042(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that the WIM Review 2019 acknowledges the importance of the implementation of the WIM for vulnerable populations in particular; strongly encourages the EU to support the calls of LDCs for a specific financienhance the mobilization of action and support, including finance, technology and capacity-building, for developing countries that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change facility on loss and damage and for immediate debt relief; or averting, minimizing and addressing loss and damage associated with the adverse effects of climate change;
Amendment 61 #
2020/2042(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Expresses concern on how climate change could reverse human development through reduced agricultural productivity, increased food and water insecurity, increased exposure to extreme natural disasters, collapsed ecosystems and increased health risks;
Amendment 65 #
2020/2042(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 71 #
2020/2042(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Highlights the important role played by the private sector and financial organisations to innovate and adapt existing solutions and business models to make them accessible to low-income communities and improve their well-being and prosperity;
Amendment 74 #
2020/2042(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that insufficient adaptation capacities lead to climate-induced displacement; stresses that climate change and environmental degradation increasingly interact with the drivers of refugee movements, since populations are being forcibly displaced from their homes by the effects of climate change and natural disasters; calls for the WIM Taskforce on Displacement to step up its activities;
Amendment 88 #
2020/2042(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Expresses its deep concern about the impact of reduced biodiversity on resilience levels; underlines that biodiversity loss has great environmental, societal and economic impacts; therefore, calls on the Commission and the Member States to increase action and synergies in the climate and biodiversity agendas, in line with the European Green Deal;
Amendment 97 #
2020/2042(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for greater international support for indigenous land rights, which would contribute to limiting global warming. peoples' collective rights on land, territories and resources, which would contribute to limiting global warming and helping the global fights against climate change and biodiversity loss, since the territories of the world’s 370 million indigenous peoples cover 24% of land worldwide, and contain 80% of the world’s biodiversity; recalls that indigenous peoples are active agents of environmental conservation, by protecting the world's forests;
Amendment 105 #
2020/2042(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. highlights how marginalised and poor communities are the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change; recalls that children are the least responsible for climate change, yet they bear the greatest burden of its impact; calls on the Commission and the Member States to join forces in protecting children affected by the consequences of climate change by strengthening their humanitarian action;
Amendment 112 #
2020/2042(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Insists on the importance of better communicating climate and disaster risks, and adaptation options for vulnerable populations; recalls the important role of non-state actors and local authorities in building local resilience;
Amendment 24 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that the process of development on the African continent is of key importance for the prosperity, stability and security of both the EU and Africa; stresses that peace and security are key conditions for economic and social development;
Amendment 46 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that a strong EU-Africa partnership needs a strong African Union, stresses that further steps regarding the EU-AU cooperation are needed to address key challenges both Europe and Africa are facing, highlights the important role of the EU in helping the African Union to exercise its mandate more effectively, in building peace and security across the continent and in driving the continental integration progress;
Amendment 50 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Stresses that in order to ensure appropriate levels of security and development, the African countries must have adequate capacities in all essential sectors, most importantly regarding security and defence; calls on the European Union to coordinate the development and security initiatives in which it is involved on the African continent as part of an integrated strategy that should include good governance, democracy, human rights, the rule of law and gender equality, with a particular focus on regions where vulnerabilities and tensions are the highest;
Amendment 51 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Believes that the European Union, having as guidelines the UN Sustainable Security Goals, should ensure that development plans on the African continent are multi-sectorial and provide a real, global solution to the challenges of the region, such as terrorism, food insecurity, malnutrition, epidemics and climate change, together with high levels of inefficiency, lack of transparency and corruption of the administration;
Amendment 91 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Underlines that Africa's future relies in the hands of its young generation; calls the EU to support concrete initiatives for the empowerment of youth and women in its renewed EU- Africa strategy ensuring their active involvement in decision-making processes of civic and political life.
Amendment 118 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that the EU is among the first to bear the costs of all destructive policies employed against African nations, while other players, especially China and Russia, are focused only on their own benefits at the expense of African sovereignty and European security; calls the European Commission to take it into account in its EU-Africa strategy and to raise this issue at the future EU-China Summit;
Amendment 143 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Shares the opinion that the matter of the security of Africa should be transferred into the hands of Africans and that the EU should assist its African partners in the successful accomplishment of this ultimate goal.Recalls that the fight against terrorism is a common priority; calls the EU to continue its efforts to assist its African partners throughout its military operations and civilian missions and support for initiatives coming from the AU, regional organizations such as ECOWAS or G5 Sahel; encourages Member States to participate in EU missions and operations and in bilateral efforts; insists on the importance of the establishment of the European Peace Facility in order to provide a more comprehensive assistance to African partners in regions affected by terrorism;
Amendment 159 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the need to strengthen the cooperation on migration, based on the respect for human rights and international law; calls on the EU to target its policies to tackle the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement, improving the return rates and to help African partners to fight against smuggling networks and human trafficking;
Amendment 5 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. whereas during the transition period, EU law across all policy areas, is still applicable to, and in, the UK, with the exception of provisions of the Treaties and acts that were not binding upon, and in, the UK before the Withdrawal Agreement entered into force; whereas on the 14th of May 2020, the European Commission opened infringement proceedings against the UK for failure to comply with EU rules on free movement;
Amendment 6 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
A c. whereas the European Parliament gave its position on the proposed mandate for negotiations for a new partnership with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in its resolution the 12 February 2020.
Amendment 13 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas the United Kingdom (UK) ceased to be a Member State of the European Union (EU) on 31 January 2020.
Amendment 31 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I b (new)
Recital I b (new)
Amendment 32 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I c (new)
Recital I c (new)
I c. whereas facing a global pandemic and its foreseeable geopolitical, economic and social consequences reinforces the necessity to improve cooperation mechanisms between partners and allies.
Amendment 41 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Welcomes and insists that the Commission continues its practice to provide timely information to the Parliament on the negotiations, in line with the information that is shared with the Member States;
Amendment 42 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Strongly believes that transparency benefits the negotiation process and is also beneficial to citizens and businesses as it allows them to better prepare for the post-transition phase;
Amendment 53 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Underlines that the covid-19 pandemic directly affects the negotiation process; recognizes the willingness by both parties to continue negotiations during the covid-19 pandemic through virtual means in order to limit the extent of the delay; acknowledges that negotiations through virtual means pose additional challenges; calls on the parties to hold face-to-face meetings once this is deemed safe;
Amendment 55 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Strongly believes that the negative impact of the covid-19 pandemic on global trade and economic relations serves as an additional incentive to make substantial progress in the negotiations and work towards a comprehensive and ambitious partnership;
Amendment 92 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Emphasises the importance of making substantial progress on all topics in parallel, including on those that showed limited to no progress such as the level-playing field, governance, law enforcement as well as the timely conclusion of a fisheries agreement;
Amendment 130 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Pays special attention to the full respect of citizens' rights as defined in the Withdrawal Agreement; is determined to ensure that Member States fully respect and protect rights of British citizens living in the European Union under the Withdrawal Agreement; is equally committed to monitor closely that the UK fully respects and protects the rights of EU citizens living on its soil under the Withdrawal Agreement;
Amendment 134 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Insists that the European Parliament is regularly informed regarding the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement;
Amendment 135 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8 c. Notes with concern that the COVID19 pandemic had significant consequences on the possibility for EU citizens living in the UK to apply to the EU settlement scheme as front offices have been closed due to the lockdown decided by British authorities;
Amendment 256 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – point iv
Paragraph 16 – point iv
(iv) environmental protection and climate change related standards, the promotion of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals; the Parties' commitments to international agreements to tackle climate change including those which implement the United-Nations Framework Conventions on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement; enforceable midterm commitments to tackle climate change; the implementation by the UK of a system of carbon pricing of at least the same scope and effectiveness as provided for by the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and the same principles regarding the use of external credits by the end of the transition period should apply;
Amendment 298 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Recalls the EU’s position that foreign policy, security and defence should be part of a comprehensive agreement governing the future EU-UK relationship, as both the EU and the UK share the same strategic environment and the same threats to their peace and security;
Amendment 300 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Deplores the fact that the UK is showing no ambition for relations with the EU in the field of foreign policy, security and defence and that these were explicitly not covered by the UK mandate and therefore do not form part of the 11 negotiating tables; stresses that in a world of continuous instability, no cooperation between the EU and the UK in a would mean an increase of security threats;
Amendment 305 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Recalls that both the EU and the UK share principles, values and interests and a commitment to promoting global prosperity, security and effective multilateralism; stresses that it is in both sides’ interest to maintain an ambitious, close and lasting, flexible and scalable cooperation that serves the security of Europe and it citizens and contributes to global stability, the promotion of a rules- based international order, the consolidation of democracy, the protection of human rights, fundamental freedoms and peace in line with the objectives and principles set out in Article 21 of the TEU, including through the UN and NATO, while respecting UK’s sovereignty and the autonomy of the EU;
Amendment 318 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Underlines the fact that the EU is an important partner for the UK in foreign and security policy, as the need for common responses to address foreign, security and defence policy challenges is crucial to both sides; encouragessuch as terrorism, illegal migration, cyber-warfare, crisis in the Neighborhood, challenges regarding the respect of human rights, disinformation campaigns, hybrid threats etc.is crucial to both sides; encourages dialogue, consultation, coordination and the exchange of information and intelligence as well as close cooperation in the areas of counter-terrorism, space policy, cyberwarfare and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defence;
Amendment 355 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Encourages the UK to participate in EU crisis management operations and in CSDP missions and operations, including in humanitarian and rescue missions, conflict prevention and peacekeeping, military advice and assistance and post- conflict stabilization, through the signing of a framework participation agreement, as well as in projects under Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), aiming to continue to develop defence capabilities, with the corresponding rights and obligations of third countries and based on effective reciprocity;
Amendment 370 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Emphasises the high importance of consular cooperation between the EU and the UK, as this would ensure efficient assistance for each other’s citizens and would allow the UK to offer its citizens the possibility of benefiting from consular protection via a wider network of consulates worldwide;
Amendment 120 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Highlights that the European Union needs to strive for strategic resilience so that it is never again found unprepared in times of crisis, and underlines that especially in what artificial intelligence and its application to defence and security is concerned this is of crucial significance; emphasises that supply-chains for AI systems in defence and security that can lead to technological dependence should be recalibrated and such dependencies should be phased-out; calls for increased investment in European AI for defence and in the critical infrastructure that sustains it;
Amendment 122 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Highlights that, in the context of the widespread disinformation war, particularly driven by non-European actors, there is an increased need for the EU to continue investment in research, analysis, innovation and cross-border and cross-sector knowledge transfer in order to develop AI so that it could effectively contribute to combating fake news and disinformation, while at the same time respecting data privacy and the European legal framework;
Amendment 130 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Stresses that, as a global actor, the European Union should pursue the international adoption of its ethical and technical standards in AI-powered defence systems; considers that the Union should engage in AI diplomacy in international fora with likeminded partners like the G7, the G20,and the OECD;
Amendment 131 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11c. Calls for increased cooperation within the NATO Alliance for the establishment of common standards and interoperability of AI systems in defence; stresses that the transatlantic relationship is crucial in preserving shared values and in countering future and emerging threats;
Amendment 51 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. Whereas Union consumption is estimated to contributes to at least 10% of global deforestation;
Amendment 80 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that approximately 80% of global deforestation is caused by the expansion of land used for agriculture; stresses in this context that the Commission Communication on Stepping up EU Action to Protect and Restore the World’s Forests of July 2019 recognises that Union demand for products such as palm oil, meat, soy, cocoa, maize, timber, rubber, including in the form of processed products or services, is a large driver of deforestation, forest degradation, ecosystem destruction and human rights violations across the globe;
Amendment 108 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes business’ growing awareness of the problem of global deforestation, forest degradation and ecosystem destruction, the need for corporate action and corresponding commitments; emphasises, however, that companies’ voluntary anti-deforestation commitments often only cover parts of their supply chains and were, as of yet, not sufficient to halt global deforestation;
Amendment 119 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that third-party certification schemes have played an important role in bringing together business and civil society to develop a common understanding of the problem of deforestation; observes, however, that while voluntary third-party certification schemes alone, to date, are not effective in have helped with good practices and slowing down of the deforestation they cannot halting and reversinge global deforestation on their own and need to be complemented by mandatory measures.; notes that voluntary third-party certification can be an auxiliary tool to assess and mitigate deforestation risks when designed and implemented well with regard to the sustainability criteria it is based on, the robustness of the certification and accreditation process, independent monitoring, possibilities to monitor the supply chain, and sound requirements to protect primary forests and other natural forests and promote sustainable forest management;
Amendment 131 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. CriticEmphasises that third-party certification and labels alone unduly shift the responsibility to decide whether to purchase deforestation-free products to the consumers; therefore emphasises that third-party certification can only bre effective complementary tools, but cannot replace, thorough operators' due diligence processes of companies;
Amendment 139 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Underlines that a policy that is only dependent on consumer choice unduly shifts the responsibility to purchase deforestation-free to consumers, which will be insufficient in its effectiveness to mainstream more sustainable production. Notes that consumer information on deforestation- free products is a powerful tool to complement the legal framework on due diligence and urges the Commission to further integrate deforestation considerations within the EU Ecolabel, green public procurement and other initiatives in the context of the circular economy;
Amendment 140 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Believes that consumer information on deforestation-free products may be a powerful tool to complement a legal framework on due diligence and to address the demand side of this topic; is convinced that this will make credible the Union’s actions against deforestation in the world; calls on the Commission to include risk of deforestation among the criteria of the green claims in the Directive 2005/29/EC on unfair commercial practices and to set up an EU pre-approval scheme to authorize the use of green claims;
Amendment 166 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the intention of the Commission to tackle global deforestation but asks for a more ambitious policy approach; calls on the Commission to present a proposal for an EU legal framework based on mandatory due diligence, reporting, disclosure and third- party participation requirements, as well as liability and penalties in case of breaches of obligations for all companies placing for the first time on the Union market commodities with the highest forest and ecosystem risks and products derived from these commodities, and access to justice and remedy for victims of breaches of these obligations; traceability obligations should be placed on traders on the Union market, in particular regarding the identification of the origin of the products at the moment they are placed on the Union internal market, to ensure sustainable and deforestation-free value chains, as laid down in the Annex to this resolution; emphasises that the same legal framework should apply to Union-based financial institutions operating in the Union providing money to companies that harvest, extract, produce or process forest and ecosystem-risk commodities and derived products;
Amendment 167 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the intention of the Commission to tackle global deforestation and forest degradation but asks for a more ambitious policy approach; calls on the Commission to present a proposal for an EU legal framework based on mandatory due diligence, reporting, disclosure and third- party participation requirements, as well as liability and penalties in case of breaches of obligations for all companies placing for the first time on the Union market commodities with the highestentailing forest and ecosystem risks and products derived from these commodities, and access to justice and remedy for victims of breaches of these obligations; traceability obligations should be placed on traders on the Union market, to ensure sustainable and deforestation-free value chains, as laid down in the Annex to this resolution; emphasises that the same legal framework should apply to Union-based all financial institutions authorised to operate in the Union and that are providing money to companies that harvest, extract, produce or process forest and ecosystem-risk commodities and derived products;
Amendment 192 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Points out that forest and ecosystem-risk commodities covered by this EU legal framework should be determined on the basis of objective and science-based considerations that such commodities pose high risks forare associated with the destruction and degradation of forests and high-carbon stock and biodiversity-rich ecosystems, as well as for the rights of indigenous people and human rights in general;
Amendment 206 #
2020/2006(INL)
9a. Emphasizes that, according to several studies1a a legal framework to prevent the entry into the Union internal market of products linked with deforestation, will have no impact on volume and price of the commodities sold in the Union and covered in the Annex of this resolution; _________________ 1a https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti cle/pii/S0959378014001046 http://biomas.agrosatelite.com.br/img/Geo spatial_analyses_of_the_annual_crops_dy namic_in_the_brazilian_Cerrado_biome.p df
Amendment 218 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that local communities, indigenous peoples, land and environmental defenders often are on the frontline of the fights to preserve ecosystems; is concerned that the degradation and destruction of forests and other valuable ecosystems frequently goes along with human rights violations or follows from it; urges, therefore, to include the protection of human rights, in particular land tenure, land and labour rights, with a special view to the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities, within the future EU legal framework;
Amendment 230 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Notes that the availability and accuracy of the data used to assess at what date the land has been deforested/converted to another use needs to be reliable for effective implementation;
Amendment 240 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Notes that some economic operators have embraced the 2014 New York Declaration on Forests and carried out processes to ensure the transparency of their value chain as regards deforestation; notes however that prior to this date very few data are available as regards transparency of economic operators’ supply chains;
Amendment 251 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Points out that a strengthening of the EU legal framework on deforestation may have a significant impact on land prices in third countries and, in order to prevent any speculation, the cut-off date should not be set after the publication by the Commission of the proposal described in Annex of this resolution;
Amendment 265 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines that the impact of the Union’s consumption of forest and ecosystem-risk commodities needs to be adequately addressed in any follow-up, regulatory or non-regulatory, actions and measures to the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and Farm to Fork Strategy and the CAP Strategic Plan Regulation, including Member States’ National Strategic Plans;
Amendment 274 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Believes that the regulation proposed in the Annex of this resolution should be accompanied by trade-based partnership agreements with major producer countries of agricultural commodities, in order to tackle supply- side drivers of deforestation;
Amendment 277 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Amendment 292 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
b. the supply practices and financing of all economic operators active on the Union internal market,
Amendment 300 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point c
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point c
c. production practices of economic operators harvesting, extracting, supplying, and processing forest and ecosystem-risk commodities (FERCs) or producing FERC- derived products in the Union internal market, as well as practices of their financiers;
Amendment 312 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 1
The proposal should apply to all economic operators, irrespective of their legal form, size or complexity of their value chains, i.e. any natural or legal person (excluding non-commercial consumers) that places commodities that are covered by the proposal and their derived products on the Union internal market for the first time, or that provides financing to the operators undertaking these activities. This should apply to both Union and non- Union-based operators. Operators that are not based in the Union should mandate an authorised representative to perform the tasks (in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 of the European Parliament and of the Council1 ). _________________ 1Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on market surveillance and compliance of products and amending Directive 2004/42/EC and Regulations (EC) No 765/2008 and (EU) No 305/2011 (OJ L 169, 25.6.2019, p. 1).
Amendment 319 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
All economic operators should be entitled to lawfully place FERCs and FERC- derived products on the Union market only when, following provisions laid down in Article 5(a), they are able to demonstrate that within their own activities and all types of business relationships that they have with business partners and entities along their entire value chain (i.e. suppliers, traders, franchisees, licensees, joint ventures, investors, clients, contractors, customers, consultants, financial, legal and other advisers) that, at the very most, there is a negligible risk level, that the goods placed on the Union market:
Amendment 346 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4
The proposal should cover all commodities that are most frequently associated with deforestation, natural forest degradation, and natural ecosystem conversion and degradation. These commodities should be listed in an annex to the proposal and comprise at least palm oil, soy, meat, leather, cocoa, coffee, rubber, and maize and all intermediate or final products that are derived from these commodities, and products that contain these commodities. In the event that the derived products contain input from more than one commodity covered by the proposal, due diligence should be performed with respect to each of these commodities. Commodities covered by Regulation (EU) No 995/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council2 (‘the EU Timber Regulation’) should be integrated into the scope of the proposal within three years from the date of entry into force of the proposal. _________________ 2Regulation (EU) No 995/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2010 laying down the obligations of operators who place timber and timber products on the market Text with EEA relevance (OJ L 295, 12.11.2010, p. 23).
Amendment 368 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 6
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 6
The proposal should equally apply to Union-basedall financial institutions authorised to operate in the Union and who are providing money, insurance or other services to economic operators that harvest, extract, produce, process or sell forest and ecosystem-risk commodities and their derived products.
Amendment 371 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 7 – introductory part
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 7 – introductory part
Amendment 373 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 7 – indent 1
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 7 – indent 1
- identify the economic operators or traders that supplied the commodities covered by the Regulation and their derived products; and
Amendment 375 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 7 – indent 1 a (new)
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 7 – indent 1 a (new)
- ensure the traceability of their products, in order to be able to identify their origin, when they are placed on the Union Internal Market, and;
Amendment 376 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 7 – indent 2
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 7 – indent 2
- where applicable, identify the traders to which they supplied the commodities covered by the proposal and their derived products.
Amendment 377 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Financial institutions providing finance, investment, insurance or other services to operators engaged in the supply chain of commodities also have a responsibility to undertake due diligence to ensure that supply chain companies are respecting the above mentioned responsibilities on human rights.
Amendment 383 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 2
For that purpose, FERCs placed on the Union market, in raw form or as products derived from or containing such commodities, should not be harvested, extracted or produced from land that had on 1 January 200815 the status of natural forest or natural ecosystem, in accordance with the definition laid down in Section 3.3 “Definitions”, but had since lost that status as a result of deforestation or conversion.
Amendment 399 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 2
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 2
For that purpose, FERCs placed on the Union market, in raw form or as products derived from or containing such commodities, should not be harvested, extracted or produced from land that had the status on 1 January 200815 of natural forest or natural ecosystem, in accordance with the definition laid down in Section 3.3 “Definitions”, and still has that status, but where the land has been subject to changes amounting to degradation. It should only be legally possible to place on the Union market a commodity that has been harvested, extracted or produced in compliance with conservation objectives and it did not lead to the loss or degradation of ecosystem functions on or adjacent to the land from which it was harvested, extracted or produced.
Amendment 450 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – paragraph 2
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – paragraph 2
At all stages, harvesting, extracting or producing covered commodities should respect local communities’ and indigenous peoples’ community and land tenure rights in all forms, whether they are public, private, communal, collective, indigenous, women’s or customary rights. Indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ formal and customary rights to lands, territories and resources should be identified and respected, as should their ability to defend their rights without reprisals. Those rights include the rights to own, occupy, use and administer these lands, territories and resources.
Amendment 465 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 1
Economic operators should take all necessary measures to respect and ensure respect for the environment and human rights throughout their entire value chain. This should include all types of business relationships of the undertaking with business partners and entities along its entire value chain (suppliers, traders, franchisees, licensees, joint ventures, investors, clients, contractors, customers, consultants, financial, and legal and other advisers), and any other non-State or state entity directly linked to its business operations, products or services.
Amendment 471 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 3 – point a – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 3 – point a – paragraph 1
Economic operators should have a complete overview of all actors at all levels of their value chains, be it suppliers, traders, franchisees, licensees, joint ventures, investors, clients, contractors, customers, consultants, financial, and legal and other advisers. In particular, operators should be required to have, and make available information on: - the precise area of harvest, extraction or production of the commodities; - the present ecological status of the area of harvest, extraction or production; - the ecological status of the area at the indicated cut-off date; - the elements of the supply chain of the commodity in question, with the aim of having information about the likelihood of contamination risks with products of unknown origin or originating from deforested areas or from areas which natural forest, forest and ecosystem conversion and degradation occurred
Amendment 482 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 3 – point a – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 3 – point a – paragraph 1 a (new)
Economic operators should be required to have access to all the information related to the origin of the products entering the Union internal market through the systematic declaration of GPS coordinates for these commodities, after the entry into force of the proposal as laid down in Article 5(a).
Amendment 486 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 3 – point b – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 3 – point b – paragraph 1
Where an economic operator sets up new operations or engages new business partners, it should identify the actors involved in the new supply chain, and assess their policies and practices, as well as their harvesting, production, extraction and processing sites. Certification schemes should require traceability as to the origin of products, paying particular attention to the use and promotion of GPS technologies that allow precise mapping of the farms and lands concerned. For existing operations, ongoing adverse impacts and harms as well as potential risks should be identified and assessed. Risks analysis should be done with regard to the risks occurring from the economic operator’s activities to, or impact on, the environment, individuals or communities affected, rather than material risk to corporate shareholders.
Amendment 510 #
2020/2006(INL)
Economic operators should periodically check to see if their actions are actually reducing harmdue diligence system is fit for preventing harm and ensure the compliance of commodities and products with the framework and if not, adjust ithem or develop other actions. Thise evaluation of the due diligence system should be based on qualitative and quantitative indicators and, internal and external feedback and clear accountability processes.
Amendment 517 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 3 – point f – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 3 – point f – paragraph 1
Third-party certification schemes can complement and inform the risk assessment and mitigation components of due diligence systems, provided that these schemes are adequate in terms of scope and strength of sustainability criteria and meet adequate levels of transparency, impartiality and reliability. Third-party certification schemes should also meet specific governance criteria consisting of independence from the industry, inclusion of social and environmental interests in standard-setting, independent third-party auditing, public disclosure of auditing reports, transparency at all stages, and openness. Third-party certification schemes should complement the due diligence systems by ensuring the identification of the origin of products. It is only after the economic operator has performed such an assessment of the scope and strength of sustainability and of the governance criteria that it may decide to take into account third-party schemes where necessary and relevant. However, third-party certification should not impair the principle of the economic operator’s liability.
Amendment 521 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 3 – point f – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 3 – point f – paragraph 1 a (new)
Standards and certification schemes that help to identify and promote deforestation-free commodities should be strengthened through, among other things, studies on their benefits and shortcomings and by developing guidance, including an assessment based on certain criteria to demonstrate the credibility and solidity of different standards and schemes. Such criteria should address aspects such as the robustness of the certification and accreditation processes, independent monitoring, possibilities to monitor the supply chain, requirements to protect primary forests and ecosystems of high biodiversity value.
Amendment 526 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 3 – point g – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 3 – point g – paragraph 1
The Union may negotiate Voluntary Partnership Agreements with FERC- producing countries (partner countries), which create a legally binding obligation for the parties to implement a licensing scheme and to regulate trade in FERCs in accordance with the national law of the FERC-producing country and the environmental and human rights criteria laid out in the proposal. FERCs which originate in partner countries with Voluntary Partnership Agreements should be considered to be of negligible risk, as far as the partnership agreement is implemented for the purpose of the proposal.
Amendment 538 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.3 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.3 – paragraph 1
Economic operators should routinely report eport every year on the system they use and how they apply it to the commodities in question, their due diligence and consultation processes, the risks identified, their procedures for risk analysis, risk mitigation and remediation, and their implementation and outcomes to the competent authority and in a public, accessible and appropriate manner.
Amendment 544 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.3 – paragraph 3
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.3 – paragraph 3
The Commission should adopt delegated acts to set out the format, the frequency and the elements of the reports. In particular, economic operators should, inter alia, report on the identified risks and impacts; the actions taken to cease and remedy existing abuses and to prevent and mitigate risks of abuse, as well as their outcomes; the measures and results of monitoring the implementation and effectiveness of such actions, warnings received through the early-warning mechanism and how the economic operator took them into account in their due diligence processes, and a list of all subsidiaries, subcontractors and suppliers, products and their quantity and origin. A failure to publish complete and timely reports should be penalisedlead to the suspension of the authorisation to place products on the Union internal market.
Amendment 551 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.5 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.5 – paragraph 1
The Commission should develop voluntary guidance to supplement legal obligations contained in the proposal, in particular to clarify the due diligence expectations for specific contexts, sectors, or in relation to certain types of economic operators, and guidance how to integrate existing environmental management systems, such as the international environmental management standard ISO 14001 or the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS), into an economicguidelines and guidance to facilitate compliance with the legal obligations contained in the proposal, for specific contexts, sectors, or in relation to certain types of economic operators, and guidance how to integrate specific concerns into an operator’'s due diligence processes.
Amendment 567 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Annex I – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
iii. immediate suspension of authorisation to trade; place products on the Union internal market;
Amendment 577 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
- listing and making public economic operators falling under the remit of the proposal in a public register;
Amendment 589 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 5 – point 5.2 – point b – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex I – point 5 – point 5.2 – point b – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Where a plaintiff has presented reasonablystrong available facts and evidence sufficient to support their action, the defendant should bear the burden of proving:
Amendment 594 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 5 a (new)
Annex I – point 5 a (new)
5a. Entry into force of the proposal on due diligence 1. Economic operators placing commodities or derived products covered by this proposal should ensure the transparency and traceability of their entire value chain within two years after the entry into force of the proposal. 2 Two years after the entry into force of the proposal, operators should only place on the Union internal market commodities or derived products of these commodities that can be sourced with a negligible risk of deforestation, according to the provisions of the proposal.
Amendment 595 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 5 b (new)
Annex I – point 5 b (new)
5b. EU’s external actions and deforestation When negotiating National Indicative Programmes (NIP) with third countries, the Commission should prioritise provisions to help third countries’ companies and smallholders working with operators placing FERC commodities on the Union internal market to carry out activities that do not harm forest and ecosystems;
Amendment 41 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the publication of the 20th and 21st annual reports; deplores the late publication of information about exports during 2017 and 2018, albeit with delay; believes that the publication of both reports represent a step forward towards a common EU position in the field of arms export, in the framework of an ever more challenging international context marked by increasing volumes of export and decreasing levels of transparency; considers both reports as valuable complements to the UN reports on global and regional arms export transparency;
Amendment 52 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that ten Member States made full submissions to the 20th annual report, and eleven to the 21st; deplores the fact that two of the main exporting countries – Germany and the UK – did not make full submissions, thereby showing an increased implementation of common rules at a time of decreasing global transparency in the arms trade, especially among several major arms exporting countries; calls on Member States to provide submissions for future annual reports with a view to further strengthening the EU’s efforts to improve the transparency of the global arms trade;
Amendment 59 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Deplores the fact thatCalls on Member States to use very different information in order to generate data on the value of licences, which rendersharmonised and EU-level standardised data on the value of licences and other arms transfers, with a view to make the annual report considerably lessmore usable as a comparative data set and serves to diminish its transparency and accountability before citizens and parliaments; urges France, in particular, to refrain from submitting data on the value of licences at pre-contract stage and broad values for global licences, which undermines the comparability of the reportas a tool to increase its transparency and accountability;
Amendment 68 #
2020/2003(INI)
4. Notes that the countries of the Middle East and North Africa, a region of on-going sever al armed conflicts, and violations of international law and human rights remain the foremost regional destination for exports according to the last two annual reports; is concerned that this regional focus undermines the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and specific EU action aimed at regional peace and stability and promotion of international law respect for human rights; notes that in some cases, the arms exported to certain countries, for example to Saudi Arabia, UAE and members of the Saudi-led coalition, have been used in conflicts such as that in Yemen where 22 million people found themselves in need of humanitarian aid and protection; recalls that such exports clearly violate the Common Position;
Amendment 78 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that the EU has been implementing a number of arms embargoes25 ; _________________ 25 https://www.sanctionsmap.eu/#/main?chec ked=, notes that whereas these embargoes could deprive a country of military resources, in some cases they are essential for regional peace and stability and notes that such embargoes ensure that the EU does not contribute to humanitarian crises, human rights abuses and atrocities;
Amendment 93 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Welcomes Member States’ renewed commitment to the legally binding Common Position as amended by Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1560 and stresses the importance of thoroughly assessing export licence applications for military technology and equipment according to the criteria stipulated therein;
Amendment 95 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Supports Council’s commitment to strengthening the control of export of military technology and equipment; notes the willingness of Member States to reinforce cooperation and promote convergence in this field, within the framework of the CFSP; in this regard, calls on Member States to develop, implement and uphold common standards of management of transfers of military technology and equipment;
Amendment 101 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Points out that Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1560 and the relevant conclusions of 16 September 2019 have the potential to ensure that EU citizens are furnished with better information about threflect a growing awareness among Member States of the need for even greater national and EU-wide strategic choices made by their governmentsnsparency and convergence in anthe area which directly affects their security and their countries’ adherence to values and normsof arms export and the need to strengthen public oversight in this sensitive national security domain;
Amendment 102 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on EU Member States exporting arms to regions with ongoing conflicts to adhere to the greatest possible extent to CFSP principles, objectives and trade regimes;
Amendment 103 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Supports Council’s reaffirmation that military equipment and technology should be traded in a responsible and accountable way; welcomes Council’s renewed commitment to further promoting cooperation and convergence in Member States’ policies to prevent the export of military technology and equipment that might be used for internal repression or international aggression, or contribute to regional instability;
Amendment 115 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Supports the Council’s decision to introduce a clear reporting deadline for national submissions, as well as clear standards for the report’s format; welcomes the steps taken towards the online approach and encourages the further development of the latter;
Amendment 117 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Amendment 124 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. NotWelcomes that since the adoption of the legally binding Common Position in 2008, an increasing number of weapon systems produced in Europe are made up of components from multiple countries and involve bi- or multilateral cooperation for; underlines the positive role of technological, industrial and political reasoncooperation in promoting confidence building among Member States and third countries;
Amendment 129 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes an increase in the transfer of knowledge and technology, which allows third countries to undertake licensed production of European military technology; believes that this process can foster the harmonisation of public oversight and transparency standards in defence production and accelerate the creation of internationally recognised and respected rules on arms production and export;
Amendment 158 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that bilateral and multilateral agreements may further reduce convergence at EU level and that the failure to regulate exports uniformly between the Member States and the lack of convergence and accountability in export decisions to third countries have a negative impact on human rights and international law and regional peace and stability, generate market distortions, and hinder industrial strategic planning, economies of scale and a level playing field;
Amendment 165 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. NotWelcomes that EU funds such as the Preparatory Action on Defence Research (PADR), the European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) and the European Defence Fund (EDF), initiatives such as the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) and the European Peace Facility (EPF), legislation such as the intra- Community transfers and defence procurement directives of 2009, and the creation of administrative capacities such as the Commission Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS) are heralding an increasing Europeanisation of arms production and capability development as well as strengthening cooperation among Member States and enhancing common standards in the field of arms exports;
Amendment 170 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Believes that the strengthening of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base should be accompanied by closer cooperation and convergence in the control of exports of military technology and equipment, with the aim of improving the effectiveness of the CFSP and the CSDP in particular;
Amendment 178 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. UnderlinWelcomes the fact that the interinstitutional agreement on the establishment of the EDF authorises the Commission to assess whether the transfer of ownership or the granting of an exclusive licence of EDF-co-funded military technology contravenes the security and defence interests of the EU and its Member States or the objectives of the fund as set out in Article 3 of the proposed regulation; notes that this new legislation establishes a specific type of control function for the Commission with regard to a specific category of exports of military technology to third countrieis a clear commitment to a greater level of control and equips the Commission with additional powers of civilian oversight with regard to a specific category of exports of military technology to third countries, thereby further enhancing transparency and minimising the risk of a misuse of EU funds;
Amendment 206 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Welcomes the strengthening of EU defence cooperation in the framework of the CSDP, resulting in increased convergence of common rules and standards of transparency of arms exports and technology and fostering confidence- building among Member States and third country partners;
Amendment 214 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 – point a
Paragraph 19 – point a
a) to add the following additional categories in a revised reporting template, in line with internationally recognized standards, in order to implement the recent September 2019 Council conclusions: the exact type of weapon and the quantity exported, denomination of the munitions, the lot size and the specific end-user, revoked licences, and the value and duration of contracts regarding post-delivery services such as training and maintenance;
Amendment 220 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 – point b
Paragraph 19 – point b
b) to disaggregate data with regard to denial information so as to facilitate thecollect and present data in a way that would enable, if required, the necessary scrutiny of specific shipments or Member States;
Amendment 224 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 – point c
Paragraph 19 – point c
c) to clarifydevelop EU and internationally recognized definitions such as licensed value and actual exports so as to facilitate the comparability of data between Member States and at international level;
Amendment 229 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the decision to transform the annual report into an interactive, reliable and searchable online database and expects it to be up and running before publication of the export data for 2019; calls on the EEAS to inform Parliament about the precise date on which this database will go online; urges COARM to choose a solution that enables data to be exported in a structured format;
Amendment 244 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 – point a
Paragraph 21 – point a
a) to systematically discuss individual licence requests within COARM, where the receiving destination or recipient has been identified as a risk by one or several Member States or the EEAS; calls on Member States to provide a realistic justification if they decide to grant exports to such destinations;
Amendment 261 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Believes that the EU institutions should organise peer reviews with a view to encouraginge authorities to share best practices on the collection and processing of data, fostering a better understanding of different national approaches, identifying differencnational peculiarities as regards the interpretation of the eight criteria, and discussing ways and means to improve harmonisation and convergence among Member States;
Amendment 268 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Strongly believes that a much higher level of convergence as regards the strict application of the criteria will strengthen human rights, international law and the CFSP, will contribute to the promotion of peace and stability and bolster the EU’s strategic security interests and strategic autonomy;
Amendment 275 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Stresses that effective end-use controls are crucial for acould result in a more responsible export policy and forcould lowering the risk of diversion in particular; calls on the Council, the Member States, the EEAS and the Commission to set up a large-scalcomprehensive training and capacity-building programme for national and EU officials on arms export controls; stresses the need to use and adequate amount of EU funding to ensure that sufficientthe necessary staff resources are available at national and EU levels and at delegations and embassies in importing countries for the purposes of implementing viable end-use controls of all aspects of the global arms trade; calls on the EEAS and COARM to report on iTrace any identified diversion of EU- origin goods as part of the annual report;
Amendment 301 #
2020/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Considers that regular consultations with national parliaments, arms export control authorities, industry associations and civil society are central toneeded to enhance meaningful transparency; calls on COARM to enhance dialogue with civil society and industries, as well as consultations with Parliament and arms export control authorities; encourages civil society and academia to exercise independent scrutiny of the arms trade and calls on the Member States and the EEAS to support such activities, including by financial means;
Amendment 36 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas peace and security is a preare key conditions for economic and social development; whereas without development and poverty eradication, there will be no sustainable peace and prosperity; whereas in order to ensure its security and development, each country must have or acquire adequate capacities in all essential sectors, inclumost importantly regarding security and defencse and whereas this will not only stabilise that country, but will also enable it to contribute constructively to peace, stability and crisis prevention in its region;
Amendment 51 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean in the east, Africa is struggling to contend with challenges, such as historical underdevelopment compounded by the destruction of the traditional agro-pastoral economy as a result of climate change, population growth and deforestation; whereas another major challenge is the emergence of new forms of mafia economy, including human and drug trafficking and the uncontrolled export of gold deposits, which, combined with the abandonment, inefficiency, lack of transparency and corruption of the administration, is producing a hybridisation between terrorist groups, traffickers and traditional community and regional conflicts, with the phenomenon of jihadist religious extremism appearing as a false response for the societies concerned and with the rise of radicalisation;
Amendment 71 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas poverty, unemployment, conflicts, crises and insecurity feed off each other and push young people to migrate to Europe in search of a better life, impoverishing states by depriving them of their best human resources;
Amendment 99 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the EU is also supporting the establishment and operationalisation of the G5 Sahel Joint Force, which is vital for combatting terrorism and security threats and for the improvement of regional security;
Amendment 133 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas after years of involvement in the above-mentioned civil and military missions, the general situation has become worse and worse and a new, structured and comprehensive strategy therefore needs to be implemented; , with a particular focus on regions where vulnerabilities and tensions are the highest;
Amendment 144 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas Russia, advancing its geopolitical goals and economic interests, has sent hundreds of instructors to train and arm FACA soldiers;
Amendment 174 #
2020/2002(INI)
1. Considers that the European Union must coordinate the development and security initiatives in which it is involved as part of an integrated strategy that should include good governance, democracy, human rights, the rule of law and gender equality;
Amendment 181 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Considers that the European Union should secure resilience by connecting humanitarian, development, peace and security interventions at all stages of conflicts and crises;
Amendment 187 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that the European Union’s development and security missions and programmes should be coordinated by the VP/HR under the authority of the Council in accordance with Article 43(2) of the TEU and that a centralised doctrine centre should be established covering the Military Planning and Conduct Capability and the Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability training missions, and projects supporting orand reforming the security sector;
Amendment 314 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers that the Government of Somalia is unable to perform its duties regarding the stabilisation of the security situation and that the Somali army is also unable to counter al-Shabab’s terrorist activities and is not yet ready to take over from AMISOM; recalls that the Somali army was supposed to take over from AMISOM in December 2021; underlines that the achievement of that objective requires a new and comprehensive assistance programme;
Amendment 341 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses that coordination and strategic cooperation with the countries of North Africa is desirable as well as an effective contribution to peace, stability and reconciliation in Libya in order to prevent it from becoming a hotspot for the spread of jihadism, arms and human trafficking;
Amendment 357 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the efforts of Mauritania to take a social and development approach to its military and security response; expresses its solidarity with Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, countries that are deeply affected by terrorism, food insecurity, malnutrition and epidemics; compliments the efforts and sacrifices of the international community, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, the Multinational Joint Task Force, the G5 and the French Armed Forces (Operation Barkhane), EUTM Mali and the Chadian Army, which is the essential force in the central and east sectors of the G5 requiring special support for its battalions;
Amendment 369 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls for the EU to pay particular attention to the spread of jihadism in areas such as the Indian Ocean and West Africa and to lend cooperation and establish aid programmes when required; Encourages the EU to persist with its global efforts to combat jihadism, as jihadism has a worldwide reach by exporting its ideology and thereby negatively influencing societies across the globe, including African societies;
Amendment 393 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Believes that the European Union, having as guidelines the UN Sustainable Security Goals should ensure that development plans are multi-sectorial and provide a real, global solution to the challenges of the region concerned; is of the opinion that these plans must be adopted by the administration in agreement and cooperation with the local beneficiary communities and implemented with the participation of humanitarian organisations to ensure effective coordination;
Amendment 404 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – point a
Paragraph 25 – point a
a) consolidating democracygood governance, democracy and rule of law by ensuring a real parliamentary system, guaranteeing all civil society liberties, respecting human rights and fighting against inequality, discrimination, child labour (especially in the agricultural sector) and forced labour;
Amendment 416 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – point b
Paragraph 25 – point b
b) empowering women by recognising their role as the centre of gravity of African families and promoting their participation in local and national institutions; providing inclusive and equitable quality education for girls and young women, including higher education, learning and training opportunities
Amendment 424 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – point c
Paragraph 25 – point c
c) providing basic services such as health, safety at work and education to increase people’s confidence in the state; providing young people with education, training and skills and preparing them for new opportunities of the future labour market; providing inclusive social protection systems, universal health coverage and access to quality health services;
Amendment 431 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – point d
Paragraph 25 – point d
d) ensuring, through digital transformation, transparency and accountability, administrative and legal stability and, fighting poverty andby creating job opportunities and by reforming the business environment and fighting corruption;
Amendment 437 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – point d a (new)
Paragraph 25 – point d a (new)
Amendment 471 #
2020/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Considers it essential to provide extraordinary health and economic assistance to the regions concerned in view of the extraordinary challenge presented by the COVID-19 pandemic;
Amendment 47 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls for increased funding for the European Defence Fund (both Research and Non-Research) in order to fully foster an innovative and competitive defence industrial base that will contribute to the much-needed strategic autonomy of the EU; emphasizes that in order to better address emerging and future security threats, the EU must offer enough funding for research in innovative defence products and technologies aimed to strengthen collaborative actions and cross-border cooperation throughout the Union.
Amendment 52 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls for increased funding for military mobility with the aim of helping Member States act faster and more effectively in the context of a future possible conflict; highlights that the goal of military mobility is to harmonise rules across Member States and to explore the potential of a civilian-military approach to infrastructure development; notes, therefore, that sufficient funding is needed to support missions and operations under the common security and defence policy, including by measures such as funding dual-use transport infrastructure and simplifying diplomatic clearances and customs rules;
Amendment 89 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Decides to apply targeted reinforcements to EPPO; believuropean Public Prosecutors Office (EPPO); believes and underlines that its nature requires a stronger guarantee of independence, and its budget should therefore should be presented under Heading 7, as an independent organism rather than assimilated to an agency;
Amendment 485 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) the project is inline with the “energy efficiency first” principle and approaches;
Amendment 514 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 899 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) all relevant information about the public consultations and hearings carried out regarding the project;
Amendment 1078 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 5
Annex III – Part 1 – point 5
(5) each Group shall invite, as appropriate, the organisations representing relevant stakeholders — and, where deemed appropriate, directly the stakeholders— including producers, distribution system operators, suppliers, consumers and organisations for environmental protection. Each Group shall, before the preparation of the draft regional list and when all the options are still open, organise a public consultation on the regional list. The opinions expressed in the consultation shall be taken into account in the preparation of the list. The Groups shall publish a report summarising the opinions expressed, how they were taken into account and justifying why any of the opinions were not taken into account. The Group may organise also other hearings or consultations, where relevant for the accomplishments of its tasks and to ensure effective public participation of local actors.
Amendment 1083 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 6
Annex III – Part 1 – point 6
(6) as regards the meetings of the Groups, the Commission shall publish, on a platform accessible to stakeholders, the internal rules, an updated list of member organisations, participant lists, regularly updated information on the progress of work, meeting agendas, as well as meeting minutes, where available and recordings. The deliberations of the decision-making bodies of the Groups and the project ranking in accordance with Article 4(5) are confidentialshall be recorded in meeting minutes and published on a platform accessible to all stakeholders.
Amendment 1088 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 2
Annex III – Part 2 – point 2
(2) all recipients shall preserveThe information included in the application for a project of common interest shall be published in the dedicated project website referred to in Article 9(7), taking into account the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information.
Amendment 1198 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 6 – introductory part
Annex VI – point 6 – introductory part
(6) the project website referred to in Article 9(7) shall be updated regularly and at least publish the following information:
Amendment 1199 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 6 – point i a (new)
Annex VI – point 6 – point i a (new)
(ia) all relevant information about the public consultations and hearings that were carried out;
Amendment 30 #
2020/0349(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) Europol’s services provide added value to Member States and third countries. This includes Member States that do not take part in measures pursuant to Title V of Part Three of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. Member States and third countries may contribute to Europol’s budget based on separate agreements. Europol should therefore be able to receive contributions from Member States and third countries on the basis of financial agreements within the scope of its objectives and tasks. The financial contributions that Europol can receive from the Member States or the third States should appear in the Europol budget as external assigned revenue and should be included in the annual accounts and in the annual report on the budgetary and financial management of Europol.
Amendment 33 #
2020/0349(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41 a (new)
Recital 41 a (new)
(41a) It is necessary to provide Europol with additional human and financial resources so that it can carry out the tasks entrusted to it under this Regulation.
Amendment 41 #
2020/0349(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 38
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 38
Regulation (EU) 2016/794
Article 57 - paragraph 4
Article 57 - paragraph 4
4. Europol may benefit from Union funding in the form of contribution agreements or grant agreements in accordance with its financial rules referred to in Article 61 and with the provisions of the relevant instruments supporting the policies of the Union. Contributions may be received from countries with whom Europol or the Union has an agreement providing for financial contributions to Europol within the scope of Europol’s objectives and tasks. The amount of the contribution shall be determined in the respective agreement.; Such contributions shall be included in the annual accounts of Europol and clearly detailed in the annual report on the budgetary and financial management referred to in paragraph 2 of Article 60.
Amendment 119 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The unprecedented experience of the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that the Union should be more effective in managing the availability of medicinal products and medical devices and in developing medical countermeasures to address the threats posed to public health from an early stage and in coordination with the national authorities, the industry and other entities of the pharmaceutical supply chain. The Union’s ability to do so has been severely impeded by the absence of a clearly defined legal framework for managing its response to the pandemic, and also by the limited degree of Union preparedness in case of a public health emergency impacting a majority of Member States.
Amendment 130 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The often complex supply chains of medicinal products and medical devices, national export restrictions and bans, border closures impeding the free movement of those goods, and uncertainty related to their supply and demand in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic have led to significant impediments to the smooth functioning of the single market and to addressing the serious threats to public health across the Union, with dire consequences for its citizens.
Amendment 133 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Dealing with tThe issue of shortages of medicinal products has been a long- standing and insufficiently addressed priority for the Member States and European Parliament as illustrated by several reports from the European Parliament11 as well as discussions under recent Presidencies of the Council of the European Union. _________________ 11European Parliament resolution of 17 September 2020 on the shortage of medicines – how to address an emerging problem (2020/2071(INI))
Amendment 145 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The rapid evolution of COVID-19 and the spread of the virus led to a sharp increase in demand for medical devices such as ventilators, surgical masks, and COVID-19 test kits while disruption of production or limited capacity to rapidly increase production and the complexity and global nature of the supply chain for medical devices, led to a negative impact on supply and placed Member States in competition with each other to respond to the legitimate needs of their citizens, contributing to uncoordinated actions at national levels such as national hoarding and stockpiling. Those issues further resulted in new entities being involved in the rushed production of those products, which subsequently resulted in bottlenecks in conformity assessment, as well as the prevalence of non-compliant, unsafe, and in some cases counterfeit products. It is therefore appropriate to establish long-term structures within an appropriate Union body to ensure monitoring of shortages of medical devices resulting from a public health emergency, as well as increased and early dialogue with the industry to prevent and mitigate these shortages.
Amendment 153 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Uncertainty of supply and demand and the risk of shortages of essential medicinal products and medical devices during a public health emergency like the COVID-19 pandemic can trigger export restrictions amongst Member States and other national protective measures, which can seriously impact the functioning of the internal market. Furthermore, shortages of medicinal products can result in serious risks to the health of patients in the Union due to their lack of availability, which can cause, medication errors, increased duration of hospital stays, and adverse reactions caused by the administration of unsuitable products used as a substitute for unavailable ones. With respect to medical devices, shortages can lead to a lack of diagnostic resources with negative consequences for public health measures, a lack of treatment or deterioration of the disease and may also prevent health professionals from adequately carrying out their tasks. Those shortages can also have a significant impact on controlling the spread of a given pathogen caused by, for example, an insufficient supply of COVID- 19 test kits. It is therefore important to address the question of shortages and to reinforce and formalise monitoring of critical medicinal products and medical devices in the most efficient way and so as to avoid creating unnecessary burdens for stakeholders which may strain resources and cause additional delays.
Amendment 167 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In order to ensure a better functioning of the internal market of those products and contribute to a high level of human health protection, it is therefore appropriate to approximate the rules on monitoring of shortages of medicinal products and medical devices, and to facilitate the research and development of medicinal products, which may have the potential to treat, prevent, or diagnose diseases that cause public health crises, with a view to strategically complement the efforts of the Commission and other existing Agencies to that end, as well as that of future key agencies such as the proposed European Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA).
Amendment 179 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to improve crisis preparedness and management for medicinal products and medical devices and increase resilience and solidarity across the Union, the procedures and the respective roles and obligations of different concerned entities involved should be clarified. The framework should build on the ad hoc solutions identified so far in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, while remaining flexible enough to tackle any future health crisis in the most efficient way to the benefit of public health and patients.
Amendment 186 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) However, in order to facilitate the prevention, monitoring and reporting of shortages of medicinal products, it would be necessary for the Union and Member States to set up an electronic platform capable of determining the volume of stocks and detecting, predicting and preventing shortages of medicinal products. To facilitate the development of such a system, lessons could be learnt from projects such as CISMED, funded by the Union through Horizon Europe. The platform should provide the national competent authorities with real-time access to unmet demands from wholesale distributors, community pharmacies and hospital pharmacies, providing accurate data in order to understand the functioning of the supply chain and anticipate potential shortages of medicinal products. The platform should also act as the sole portal for marketing authorisation holders and wholesale distributors to provide the information required during major events and public health emergencies once fully implemented, with a view to increase efficiency, predictability during crises, and speed-up the decision making process while avoiding duplication of efforts and unjustified burden on all stakeholders. In order to facilitate the coordination role of the Agency, Member States' supply monitoring platforms should be interoperable and replicate their information in a Union database managed by the Agency. To accelerate the implementation of the system at Union and national level, its development and implementation should be supported by Union funding from, inter alia, the EU4Health Programme or the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council1a. _________________ 1a1a Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 February 2021 establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility (OJ L 57, 18.2.2021, p. 17).
Amendment 193 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) With respect to medicinal products, an executive steering group should be established within the Agency to ensure a robust response to major events and to coordinate urgent actions within the Union in relation to the management of issues relating to the supply of medicinal products. The Steering Group should establish single European lists of critical medicinal products in consultation with the industry and healthcare professionals, to ensure monitoring of those products and it should be able to provide advice on the necessary action to take to safeguard the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicinal products and ensure a high level of human health protection.
Amendment 203 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The establishment of the Emergency Task Force should build on the support provided by the Agency during the COVID-19 pandemic, notably as regards scientific advice on clinical trials design and product development as well as the ‘rolling’ review i.e. on an on-going basis, of emerging evidence to allow a more efficient assessment of medicinal products including vaccines during public health emergencies while guaranteeing a high level of human health protection.
Amendment 213 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In order to facilitate the work and the exchange of information under this Regulation, provision should be made for the establishment and management of IT infrastructures and synergies with other existing IT systems or systems under development, including SPOR data management for human medicines and the EUDAMED IT platform for medical devices. That work should also be facilitated by, where appropriate, emerging digital technologies such as computational models and simulations for clinical trials, as well as data from the EU Space Programme such as the Galileo geolocation services, and Copernicus earth observation data.
Amendment 223 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) During a public health emergency or in relation to a major event, the Agency should ensure cooperation with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and other Union Agencies as appropriate. Such cooperation should include data sharing, including data on epidemiological forecasting, regular communication at an executive level, and invitations to representatives of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and other Union Agencies to attend meetings of the Emergency Task Force, the Medicines Steering Group, and the Medical Devices Steering Group, as appropriate. This cooperation should also include strategic discussions with relevant entities of the Union in a position to boost the research and development of appropriate solutions and technologies to mitigate the effects of the public health emergency or major event, or prevent future similar public health emergencies or major events, such as the proposed European Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA).
Amendment 226 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)
Recital 27 a (new)
(27a) During a public health emergency or in relation to a major event, the Agency should enable regular exchanges of information with the industry, relevant entities of the pharmaceutical supply chain, representatives of healthcare professionals, patients and consumers, to guarantee early discussions on potential drug shortages in the market and supply constraints, so as to allow better coordination and synergies to mitigate and respond to the public health emergency or major event.
Amendment 227 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) In order to ensure that sufficient resources, including appropriate staffing and adequate expertise, are available for the work provided for under this Regulation, expenditure of the Agency should be covered by the contribution from the Union to the Agency’s revenue.
Amendment 261 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) 'supply' means total volume of stock of an individual medicinal product or medical device that is placed on the national market by a marketing authorisation holder, a manufacturer, a distributor, or any other actor in the distribution chain respectively;
Amendment 326 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. The Medicines Steering Group shall be chaired by the Agency. The Chair may invite third parties, including representatives of medicinal product interest groups and marketing authorisation holders, representatives of healthcare professionals, patients and consumers to attend its meetings.
Amendment 358 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. To facilitate the monitoring task referred to in paragraph 1, the national competent authorities, through the single points of contact referred to in Article 3(5), shall, based on the reporting criteria specified by the Agency pursuant to Article 9(1)(b), report without delay to the Agency on any event, including a shortage of a medicinal product in a given Member State, that is likely to lead to a major event or a public health emergency. Where a national competent authority informs the Agency of a shortage of a medicinal product in a given Member State, it shall provide the Agency with any information received from the marketing authorisation holder pursuant to Article 23a of Directive 2001/83/EC. Based on a report of an event from a national competent authority and in order to understand the impact of the event in other Member States, the Agency may request information from the national competent authorities, through the working party referred to in Article 3(5).
Amendment 372 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Following a request for assistance referred to in Article 4(3) and after consultation of its working party, the Medicines Steering Group shall adopt a list of medicinal products authorised in accordance with Directive 2001/83/EC or Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 which it considers as critical during the major event (‘the major event critical medicines list ’). The list shall be updated whenever necessary until the major event has been sufficiently addressed and it is confirmed that the assistance of the Medicines Steering group is no longer needed as per Article 4(4).
Amendment 379 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. Immediately following the recognition of a public health emergency and after consultation of its working party, the industry and representatives of health professionals, the Medicines Steering Group shall adopt a list of medicinal products authorised in accordance with Directive 2001/83/EC or Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 which it considers as critical during the public health emergency (‘the public health emergency critical medicines list’). The list shall be updated whenever necessary until the termination of the recognition of the public health emergency.
Amendment 399 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
On the basis of the single European critical medicines lists and the information and data provided in accordance with Articles 10 and 11, , and the database established in accordance with Article 12a once fully operational, the Medicines Steering Group shall monitor supply and demand of medicinal products included on those lists with a view to identifying any potential or actual shortages of those medicinal products. As part of that monitoring, the Medicines Steering Group shall liaise, where relevant, with the Health Security Committee established in Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2020/[…]19 and, in the case of a public health emergency, the Advisory Committee on public health emergencies established pursuant to Article 24 of that Regulation, as well as with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. The Medicines Steering Group shall also guarantee an open communication and close cooperation with the industry, relevant entities of the pharmaceutical supply chain, and representatives of healthcare professionals, patients and consumers with a view to enable early notification or identification of potential or actual shortages of critical medicines. _________________ 19 [insert reference to adopted text referred to in footnote 4]
Amendment 415 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Reports of any potential or actual shortages of medicinal products included on the critical medicines lists shall also be made available to industry and other entities of the pharmaceutical supply chain, where relevant.
Amendment 416 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. Where requested by the Commission or the sub-network referred to in Article 9(2), the Medicines Steering Group shall provide aggregated data and forecasts of demand to substantiate its findings. In that regard, the Medicines Steering Group shall liaise with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control to obtain epidemiological data to help forecast medicinal product needs, and with the Executive Steering Group on Shortages of Medical Devices referred to in Article 19 where medicinal products included on the critical medicines lists are administered with a medical device. The aggregated data and forecasts of demand shall also be made available to industry and other entities of the pharmaceutical supply chain, where relevant, with the view to better prevent or mitigate potential or actual shortages.
Amendment 425 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. As part of that reporting, the Medicines Steering Group may also provide recommendations on measures, which may be taken by the Commission, Member States, marketing authorisation holders and other entities, including healthcare professionals and patients, to prevent or mitigate potential or actual shortages. In that regard the Group shall liaise, as relevant, with the Health Security Committee and, in the case of a public health emergency, the Advisory Committee on public health emergencies.
Amendment 434 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. The Medicines Steering Group may upon request from the Commission coordinate measures, where relevant, between the national competent authorities, the marketing authorisation holders and other entities, including healthcare professionals, to prevent or mitigate potential or actual shortages in the context of a major event or public health emergency.
Amendment 466 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The Agency shall publish the information referred to in paragraph 1 (a), (b), (f) on its web portal without delay.
Amendment 485 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point g
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point g
(g) mitigation plans, including production and supply capacity, with a view to guarantee continued supply and prevent shortages of medicinal products included on the critical medicines lists;
Amendment 490 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point h
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point h
Amendment 545 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) consider the need for guidelines addressed to Member States, marketing authorisation holders, and other entities, including healthcare professionals;
Amendment 553 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a (new)
Amendment 559 #
2020/0321(COD)
The Agency shall, via its web-portal and other appropriate means, in conjunction with national competent authorities, inform without delay the public and interest groups with regard to the work of the Medicines Steering Group, and respond to disinformation as appropriate.
Amendment 581 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5
Article 14 – paragraph 5
5. The Chair may invite representatives of Member States, members of scientific committees of the Agency and working parties, and third parties, including representatives of medicinal product interest groups, marketing authorisation holders, developers of medicinal products, clinical trial sponsors, representatives of clinical trial networks, independent clinical trial experts and researchers, and interest groups representing patients and healthcare professionals to attend its meetings.
Amendment 592 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Where a clinical trial reviewed as part of an accelerated scientific advice process is authorised, the developer of the clinical trial shall: (a) publish the study protocol at the start of the trial through the European Union clinical trials register; (b) publish the summary of the results of the trial through the European Union clinical trials register by a deadline set by the Agency shorter than that laid down in Article 37 of Regulation (EU) No 536/2014, taking into consideration the public interest and nature of the health emergency.
Amendment 593 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Where a clinical trial took part in an accelerated scientific advice process and the related medicinal product receives a marketing authorisation, the Agency shall: (a) publish the European Public Assessment Reports in full within 7 days of authorisation by the Commission; (b) publish the clinical data submitted to the Agency in support of the application within two months of authorisation by the Commission, and after personal data have been anonymised and commercially confidential information redacted; (c) publish the Risk Management Plan in full, and any updated version.
Amendment 599 #
2020/0321(COD)
4. Following receipt of the recommendation, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use shall adopt an opinion on the conditions for use, the conditions for distribution and the patients targeted. The opinion shall be updated where necessary, and made public on the Agency's web-portal.
Amendment 608 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
The Agency shall, via its web-portal and other appropriate means and, in conjunction with national competent authorities, inform without delay the public and relevant interest groups with regard to the work of the Emergency Task Force, and respond to disinformation as appropriate.
Amendment 614 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) coordinate independent vaccineutilisation, effectiveness and safety monitoring studies of medicinal products intended to treat, prevent or diagnose a disease using relevant data held by public authorities. S; for vaccines, such coordination shall be conducted jointly with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and notably through a new vaccine monitoring platform;
Amendment 641 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3
Article 19 – paragraph 3
3. The Medical Devices Steering Group shall be chaired by the Agency. The Chair may invite third parties, including representatives of medical device interest groups, representatives of patients and healthcare professionals, to attend its meetings.
Amendment 681 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – point f
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – point f
(f) mitigation plans including production and supply capacity, with a view to guarantee continued supply and prevent shortages of medicinal products included on the critical medicines lists;
Amendment 695 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) consider the need to provide for temporary exemptions at Member State level pursuant to Article 59(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 or Article 54(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/746 with a view to mitigating potential or actual shortages of medical devices included on the public health emergency critical devices list, while at the same time ensuring a high level of patient and product safety;
Amendment 699 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) take all necessary action within the limits of the powers conferred on it, with a view to mitigating potential or actual shortages of medical devices included on the public health emergency critical devices list, including, where necessary, granting temporary exemptions at Union level pursuant to Article 59(3) of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 or Article 54(3) of Regulation (EU) 2017/746, while at the same time ensuring a high level of patient and product safety;
Amendment 710 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
The Agency shall, via its web-portal and other appropriate means and, in conjunction with national competent authorities, inform without delay the public and relevant interest groups with regard to the work of the Medical Devices Steering Group, and respond to disinformation.
Amendment 712 #
2020/0321(COD)
The Agency shall, on behalf of the Commission, from 1 March 2022 onwards, provide the secretariat of the expert panels designated in accordance with Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1396 and provide the support necessary to ensure that those panels can efficiently perform their tasks as set out in Article 106(9) and (10) of Regulation (EU) 2017/745. The Agency shall:
Amendment 718 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 a (new)
Article 29 a (new)
Article 29 a Protection against cyber-attacks The Agency shall be equipped with a high level of security controls and processes against cyber-attacks to ensure the normal functioning of the Agency at all time, and especially during public health emergencies and major events at Union level. To that end, the Agency shall actively pursue and implement best cybersecurity practices within Union institutions and bodies to prevent, detect, mitigate, and respond to cyber-attacks.
Amendment 734 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – title
Article 31 – title
31 Entry into Force and date of application
Amendment 736 #
2020/0321(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 31 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Chapters IV shall apply from… [date of entry into force + 12 months].
Amendment 13 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8 a) One of the lessons of the COVID- 19 pandemic was that the Center needs to be strengthened and that there is a need for more European coordination of disease prevention and control mechanisms. Good coordination at European level of the prevention and control of diseases that are cross-border health threats is essential. To this end, the Center should have the ability to inspect at source how national coordinating bodies apply this Regulation.
Amendment 15 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 b (new)
Recital 8 b (new)
(8 b) The fulfilment of the Centre's tasks and missions depends on an adequate budget and good cooperation and compliance by the Member States. In order to keep track of Member States' progress in implementing the obligations contained in the Regulation, the Centre may carry out source inspections.
Amendment 28 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The Centre shall, within its financial capacity and mandate, perform the following tasks:
Amendment 29 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) monitor and inspect health systems’ capacity relevant to the management of communicable disease threats and other special health issues;
Amendment 30 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point j a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point j a (new)
(j a) provide timely information to the Commission, the Member States, Community agencies and international organisations active within the field of public health;
Amendment 31 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point j b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point j b (new)
Amendment 32 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. The Centre, the Commission, and the relevant Union bodies or EU agencies and the Member States shall cooperate to promote effective coherence between their respective activities.;
Amendment 33 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. The Member States shall ensure without delay the coordination and collaboration with the Centre in all the missions and tasks mentioned in article 3.
Amendment 34 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) ensure the financial means and digital infrastructure for the coordinating competent body and facilitate the mission of the Centre by providing timely the information requested
Amendment 36 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. The Centre shall provide technical assistance to European laboratories to develop their detection and sequencing capacities especially in Member States that do not have the necessary capacity.
Amendment 63 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The Union is committed to protect and improve human health, in particular to combat the major cross-border health scourges, measures concerning monitoring,prevention, preparedness, monitoring, assessing, communicating early warnings of and combating serious cross-border threats to health.
Amendment 70 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic. From the challenges experienced in responding to the pandemic it became clear that the Centre’s role mandate and capacities within the Union’s framework for health crisis preparedness and response should be strengthened and extended.
Amendment 86 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In this respect, the Centre should be tasked with providing epidemiological information and its analysis, epidemiological modelling, anticipation and forecasting, establishing applicable risk indicators and providing relevant risk assessments and recommendations, which set out options for prevention and control of communicable diseases. Its actions should be consistent with a One-Health approach, recognising the interconnections between human and animal health and the environment. It should monitor and inspect periodically the capacity of the national health systems to respond to communicable disease threats, in particular given the importance of this information in the preparation of the national preparedness and response plans. The Centre should support the implementation of actions funded by the relevant Union funding programmes and instruments and related to communicable diseases, provide guidelines for treatment and case management based on a thorough assessment of the latest evidence, support epidemic and outbreak responses in Member States and third countries, including field response, personnel training and provide timely objective, reliable and easily accessible information on communicable diseases to the public. The Centre should also establish clear procedures for cooperation with the public health actors in third countries, as well as international organisations competent in the field of public health hence contributing to EU’s commitment to reinforcing partners’ preparedness and response capacity.
Amendment 93 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) To effectively support the work of the Centre and ensure the fulfilment of its mission, Member States shouldhave to be tasked to communicate, in a timely manner, to the Centre data on the surveillance of communicable diseases and other special health issues such as antimicrobial resistance and healthcare- associated infections related to communicable diseases and their impact on non- communicable diseases including mental health, available scientific and technical data and information relevant to the Centre’s mission, to notify the Centre of any serious cross-border threats to health, information on preparedness and response planning and health system capacity, and provide relevant information that may be useful for coordinating the response, as well as identify recognised competent bodies and public health experts available to assist in Union responses to health threats. Member States should be encouraged to develop the capacities to collect the data in the standard and time required by the Centre.
Amendment 99 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) The Centre should provide guidelines to Member States on standardising collection and communication of relevant data.
Amendment 103 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) To enhance preparedness and response planning activities in the Union, the Centre’s operation of dedicated networks and networking activities should be broadened and strengthened to reflect the scope of Regulation (EU) …/…. [OJ: please, insert reference to Regulation SCBTH [ISC/2020/12524]]. To this end, the Centre should coordinate and provide technical and scientific expertise to the Commission and Member States through dedicated networks with competent coordinating bodies, including the Union's newly established networks for laboratories and for supporting transfusion, transplantation and medically assisted reproduction,
Amendment 105 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) One of the lessons of the COVID- 19 pandemic was that the Centre needs to be strengthened and that there is a need for more Union coordination of disease prevention and control mechanisms. Good coordination at Union level of the prevention and control of diseases that are cross-border health threats is essential. To this end, the Centre should have the ability to inspect at source how national coordinating bodies apply this Regulation.
Amendment 106 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 b (new)
Recital 8 b (new)
(8b) The fulfilment of the Centre's tasks and missions depends on an adequate budget and good cooperation and compliance by Member States. In order to keep track of Member States' progress in implementing the obligations contained in this Regulation, the Centre should be able to carry out source inspections.
Amendment 111 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) With a view to enhance the effectiveness of epidemiological surveillance of communicable diseases and of the related special health issues in the Union, the Centre should be tasked with the further development of secure and interoperable digital platforms and applications, supporting epidemiological surveillance at Union level, enabling the use of digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence, in the compilation and analysis of data, and providing Member States with technical and scientific advice to establish integrated epidemiological surveillance systems. Such digital platforms and applications should be developed with integrated EU space generated data with the intention to be integrate them in the future European Health Data Space as governed by the Union legislation.
Amendment 115 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) To strengthen the capacity of the Union and Member States to assess the epidemiological situation and perform accurate risk assessment and response, the Centre should in particular identify emerging health threats, monitor and report on trends in communicable diseases, support and facilitate evidence-based response action, provide recommendations for improvement of communicable disease prevention and control programmes established at the national and Union level, monitor, inspect and assess the capacity of national health systems for diagnosis, prevention and treatment, treatment and containment of the spread of communicable diseases, including in a gender-sensitive way, identify population groups at risk requiring specific measures, analyse the correlation of disease incidence with societal and environmental factors, and identify risk factors for transmission and disease severity of communicable diseases, and identify research needs and priorities. The Centre should work with nominated national focal points for surveillance, forming a network that strategically advises the Centre on such matters and would promote the use of enabling sectors, such as EU space data and services.
Amendment 122 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The Centre should help strengthen the capacity within the Union to diagnose, detect, identify and characterise infectious agents which may threaten public health by ensuring the operation of thein an integrated manner of a dedicated network of Union reference laboratories in accordance with Regulation (EU) …/… [OJ: please, insert reference to Regulation SCBTH [ISC/2020/12524]]. This network is responsible for the promotion of good practice and alignment on diagnostics, testing methods, and use of tests, in order to ensure uniform surveillance, notification and standardised reporting of diseases, as well as strengthened quality of testing and surveillance.
Amendment 125 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Where in case of cross-border health threats posed by communicable diseases, the blood and transplant services in the Member States can provide a means for rapid testing of the donor population and assessing exposure to and immunity from the disease in the general population. These services are dependent on rapid, comprehensive and accurate risk assessments by the Centre to safeguard patients in need of a therapy from a substance of human origin from the transmission of such a communicable disease. Such risk assessments serve as the basis for appropriate adaptation of measures setting standards for quality and safety of the substances of human origin. The Centre should therefore establish and operate a network of national blood and transplant services and their authorities to serve this purpose.
Amendment 135 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) With the aim of reducing the occurrence of epidemics and strengthening capacities to prevent communicable diseases in the Union, the Centre should develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases, which addresses such issues as vaccine preventable diseases, antimicrobial resistance, health education, health literacy and behaviour change. The Centre should provide guidelines and monitor the implementation of the framework by Member States.
Amendment 143 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The Centre should enhance preparedness and response capabilities at national and Union level by providing scientific and technical expertise to the Member States and the Commission. In this context the Centre, in close collaboration with the Member States and the Commission, should carry out various actions, including the development of Union and national preparedness and response plans and preparedness monitoring and evaluation frameworks, provide recommendations on capacities to prevent, prepare and respond to disease outbreaks and on the strengthening of national health systems, including by providing training and sharing of best practices. The Centre should broaden its collection and analysis of data in terms of epidemiological surveillance and related special health issues, progression of epidemic situations, unusual epidemic phenomena or new diseases of unknown origin, including in third countries, molecular pathogen data and health systems data. To this end, the Centre should ensure appropriate datasets as well as the procedures to facilitate consultation and secure data transmission and access, carry out scientific and technical evaluation of prevention and control measures at Union level and work with agencies, competent bodies and organisations operating in the field of data collection.
Amendment 158 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The Centre should establish appropriate capacities to support international and field response, in accordance with Regulation …/… [OJ: please, insert reference to Regulation SCBTH [ISC/2020/12524]]. These capacities should enable the Centre to mobilise and deploy outbreak assistance teams, known as ‘EU Health Task Force’, to assist local responses to outbreaks of diseases and collect field data. The Centre should therefore ensure capacity to carry out missions to Member States as well as in third countries and to provide recommendations on response to health threats. These teams will also be able to be deployed under the Union Civil Protection Mechanism with the support of the Emergency Response Coordination Centre. The Centre should also support the strengthening of preparedness capacities under the International Health Regulations (IHR) in third countries, in order to address serious cross border threats to health and the consequences thereof.
Amendment 160 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) To assist responses to outbreaks, which may spread within or to the Union, the Centre is to develop a framework for the mobilisation the EU Health Task Force in accordance with Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council11 and facilitate the participation of Union field response experts in international response teams in support of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism. The Centre should enhance the capability of its staff as well as experts from Union and EEA countries, candidate countries and potential candidates, as well as European Neighbourhood Policy countries and EU partner countries as referred to in Regulation (EU) No 233/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council12 , to effectively participate in field missions and crisis management. Therefore, the Centre should develop a framework of recognisable expertise levels. __________________ 11Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 924). 12Regulation (EU) No 233/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation for the period 2014-2020 (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 44).
Amendment 165 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In order to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the legal provisions applicable to the Centre, it is appropriate to provide for a regularn annual Commission evaluation of the performance of the Centre.
Amendment 171 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) Where it is necessary for the purposes of this Regulation to process personal data, this should be done in accordance with the Union law on the protection of personal data. Any processing of personal data based on this Regulation should take place in accordance with Regulations (EU) 2016/6791a and (EU) 2018/17251b and with Directive 2002/58/EC1c. __________________ 1aRegulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1). 1bRegulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC (OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 39). 1cDirective 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2002 concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector (Directive on privacy and electronic communications) (OJ L 201, 31.7.2002, p. 37).
Amendment 176 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a ( new )
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a ( new )
(1a) ‘prevention and control of human disease’ means the range of recommendations issued and measures taken by the competent public health authorities in the Member States and the Union, such as the Centre, to prevent, contain and mitigate the spread of disease;
Amendment 177 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) ‘dedicated network’ means any specific network on diseases, special health issues or public health functions, set up, coordinated or supported by the Centre to ensure collaboration between the coordinating competent bodies of the Member States;
Amendment 186 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
In order to enhance the capacity of the Union and the Member States to protect human health through the prevention and control of communicable diseases in humans and those related special health issues set out in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) …/… [OJ: Please insert the number of Regulation SCBTH [ISC/2020/12524]], the mission of the Centre shall be to identify, assess and report on current and emerging threats to human health from communicable diseases, and provide recommendations for in collaboration with competent bodies of the Member States or on its own initiative through the dedicated networks and field missions, provide recommendations and provide support in coordinating the response at Union and national levels, as well as at regional and local level, if necessary.
Amendment 195 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
In the case of other outbreaks of illnesses of unknown origin that may spread within or to the Union, the Centre shall act on its own initiative until the source of the outbreak is known. In the case of an outbreak that clearly is not caused by a communicable disease, the Centre shall act only in cooperation with the competent bodyies upon their request from that bodyand provide a risk assessment.
Amendment 199 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
In pursuing its mission, the Centre shall take full account of the responsibilities of the Member States, the Commission and other Union bodies or agencies, and of the responsibilities of international organisations active within the field of public health, in order to ensure coordination, comprehensiveness, coherence, consistency and complementarity of action.
Amendment 201 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
The Centre shall, within its financial capacity and mandate, perform the following tasks:
Amendment 205 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) develop specific indicators for risk assessment and standardised data collection procedures;
Amendment 210 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(ba) assess and monitor the impact of communicable diseases on non- communicable diseases, including mental health diseases;
Amendment 218 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) monitor and inspect health systems’ capacity relevant to the management of communicable disease threats and other special health issues;
Amendment 222 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) provide, upon request of the Commission or the HSC, Member States or the Health Security Committee (‘HSC’), or its own initiative, guidelines for treatment protocols and case management of communicable diseases and other special health issues relevant for public health, in cooperation with relevant societies, and continually review and update guidelines as new scientific data becomes available;
Amendment 231 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(j) provide, upon request of the Commission or the Health Security Committee (‘HSC’) and in a timely manner, evidence-based communication messages, easily accessible to the public on communicable diseases, on the threats to health posed by them and on the relevant prevention and control measures.
Amendment 235 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point j a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point j a (new)
(ja) provide timely information to the Commission, the Member States, the Union agencies and international organisations active within the field of public health;
Amendment 236 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point j b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point j b (new)
(jb) establish and continually update a database with recognised national competent bodies and public health experts that act within the scope of the mission of the Centre, with relevant data provided by Member States;
Amendment 241 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The inspections at source shall be organised in each Member State, by an inspector from the body of inspectors appointed by the Centre for a period of four years. Each Member State shall have at least one inspection within the four- year period, but more inspections may be mandated on a case-by-case basis to offer additional support and monitor progress. The results of the inspection in a Member State shall be submitted in a report to the Commission, the European Parliament, the Council and relevant Union agencies. The report shall assess Member State's compliance with the obligations imposed by this Regulation and recommendations from the inspectors in order to improve the situation.
Amendment 243 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
3a. The Centre shall put in place procedures and data protection safeguards designed to guarantee that its processing operations fully respect the data protection principles of lawfulness, fairness and transparency, purpose limitation, data minimisation, accuracy, storage limitation, integrity, confidentiality, and data protection by design and by default.
Amendment 244 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States shall ensure without delay the coordination and collaboration with the Centre in relation to all the missions and tasks set out in Article 3.
Amendment 256 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) ensure the financial means and digital infrastructure for the coordinating competent body and facilitate the mission of the Centre by providing timely the information requested in a standardised format as needed;
Amendment 263 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. The Centre shall support and further develop the networking activities of the competent bodies recognised by the Member States through the provision of coordination and technical and scientific expertise to the Commission and Member States and through the operation of the dedicated networks, making use of the latest digital technologies.
Amendment 269 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) ensure the further development of the digital platforms and applications supporting epidemiological surveillance at Union level, supporting Member States with technical and scientific advice to establish integrated surveillance systems enabling real-time surveillance where appropriate, benefiting from existing EU space infrastructures and services and proven necessary and proportionate following a data protection impact assessment (DPIA), in line with European Data Protection Board guidelines, benefiting from existing EU space infrastructures and services; the digital platforms and applications shall be implemented with privacy-enhancing technologies taking into account the state of the art;
Amendment 275 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) ensure the further development of the digital platforms and applications supporting epidemiological surveillance at Union level, supporting Member States with technical and scientific advice to establish integrated surveillance systems enabling real-time surveillance where appropriate, benefiting from existing EU digital space infrastructures and services;
Amendment 278 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) provide quality assurance by monitoring and evaluating epidemiological surveillance activities (including setting surveillance standards and monitoring data completeness and assessment indicators) of the dedicated surveillance networks to ensure optimal operation;
Amendment 285 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point d
(d) communicate the results of the analysis of data to the Commission and Member States and propose communications to inform the public;
Amendment 290 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point g
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point g
(g) ensure the interoperability of the digital platforms for surveillance with digital infrastructures allowing for the health data to be used for healthcare, research, policy making and regulatory purposes after having conducted a data protection impact assessment and having mitigated any risks to the rights and freedoms of the data subjects, and with a view to integrate those platforms and infrastructures in the European Health Data Space, as regulated by Union legislation, and make use of other relevant data, for example environmental factors.
Amendment 303 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point d
(d) monitor and assess health systems’ capacity for diagnosis, prevention and treatment of specific communicable diseases as well as patients’ safety; and the resilience of the national health systems in case of major health threats outbreaks ;
Amendment 310 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point f
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point f
(f) contribute to the assessment of the burden of communicable diseases on the population using data, such as disease prevalence, complications, hospitalisation and mortality, and ensure that this data is disaggregated on age, gender and disa, disability and patients’ comorbildityies;
Amendment 323 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5 – paragraph 6
Article 5 – paragraph 6
6. The Centre shall ensure and coordinate the operation of the network of EU reference laboratories referred to in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) …/… [OJ: Please insert the number of Regulation SCBTH [ISC/2020/12524]], for the diagnosis, detection, identification, genetic sequencing and characterisation of infectious agents that may present a threat to public health.
Amendment 325 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. The Centre shall provide technical and scientific assistance to Member States to develop their detection and sequencing capacities, especially assisting those Member States that do not have sufficient capacities.
Amendment 329 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
The Centre shall ensure the operation and coordination of the network of Member State services supporting transfusion, transplantation and medically assisted reproduction to allow for continuous and rapid access to sero- epidemiological data via sero- epidemiological surveys within the population, including assessment of donor population exposure and immunity. Member States shall ensure the means and digital infrastructure in order to be able to provide the required data in a timely matter.
Amendment 332 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5 – paragraph 9
Article 5 – paragraph 9
9. The Centre shall cooperate with the competent bodies recognised by the Member States, particularly on preparatory work for scientific opinions, scientific and technical assistance, the collection of comparable data based on agreed common formats that allows for ease of aggregation, and the identification of emerging health threats.
Amendment 343 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5a – paragraph 2
Article 5a – paragraph 2
2. The Centre shall develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases and special issues, including vaccine preventable diseases, antimicrobial resistance, health education, health promotion, health literacy and behaviour change.
Amendment 348 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5a – paragraph 3
Article 5a – paragraph 3
3. The Centre may, upon request, provide guidelines for creating communicable disease prevention and control programmes, and shall evaluate and monitor communicable disease prevention and control programmes in order to provide the evidence for recommendations to strengthen and improve these programmes at the national and Union level, and where appropriate at the international levels.
Amendment 363 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c
Article 5b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c
(c) assess and inspect Member States’ preparedness and response planning as well as facilitate self-assessments and external evaluation of Member States’ preparedness and response planning, and contribute to reporting and auditing on preparedness and response planning under Articles 7 and 8 of Regulation (EU) …/… [OJ: Please insert the number of Regulation SCBTH [ISC/2020/12524]];
Amendment 368 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point h
Article 5b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point h
(h) develop targeted activities addressing at-risk groups and community- based preparedness models;
Amendment 375 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point i
Article 5b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point i
(i) assess and inspect national health systems’ capacity to detect, prevent, respond to and recover from outbreaks of communicable diseases, identify gaps and provide recommendations for the strengthening of health systems, to be implemented with Union support as appropriate;
Amendment 381 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 6 – paragraph 1a
Article 6 – paragraph 1a
1a. The Centre shall provide concrete analyses and recommendations for actions to prevent and control communicable diseases or any cross-border health threats upon request of the Commission.;
Amendment 385 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
To carry out the studies referred to in the first paragraph, the Centre shall have access to health data made available or exchanged through digital infrastructures and applications, in accordance with data protection rules, allowing for the health data to be solely used for healthcare, health research, and policy making and regulatory purposes in the domain of health. For the purposes of studies under the first paragraph, the Centre shall also make use of other relevant data, for example on environmental and socio-economic factors, after it has proven the necessity and proportionality of using these data.;
Amendment 390 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Centre shall use its own resources, and make use of reference laboratories in order to perform field research and data gathering and data analysis if there is no reliable data available and no research is conducted by other relevant national or Union bodies or agencies.
Amendment 395 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Requests for a scientific opinion referred to in paragraph 1 shall clearly explain the scientific issue to be addressed and the Union interest or necessity and be accompanied by sufficient background information regarding that issue.
Amendment 402 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The Centre shall support and assist the Commission by operating the EWRS and by ensuring with the Member States the capacity to respond in a coordinated and timely manner.
Amendment 403 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) provide information, expertise, advice, training and risk assessment to Member States and the Commission; and
Amendment 406 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Centre shall work with the Commission, the HSC and Member States to improve the reporting of relevant data through the EWRS, aiming to automate the process and integrate it into national surveillance systems.
Amendment 408 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
3. The Centre shall work with the Commission and the HSC on the EWRS updates, including for the use of modern technologies, such as digital mobile applications, artificial intelligence models, or other technologies for automated contact tracing, building upon the contact tracing technologies developed by the Member States which shall be used for the sole purpose of fighting the pandemic and when proven to be adequate, necessary and proportionate, and in full compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Directive 2002/58/EC, and on defining the functional requirements of the EWRS.
Amendment 428 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The Centre may be requested by the Commission, the Member States, third countries, in particular EU partner countries, and international organisations (in particular the WHO) to provide scientific or technical assistance in any field within the scope of its mission. The assistance may include aiding the Commission and Member States to develop technical guidelines on good practice and on protective measures to be taken in response to human health threats, providing expert assistance, mobilising and coordinating investigation teams and assessing the efficiency of response measures. The Centre shall provide scientific and technical expertise and assistance within its financial capacity and mandate, and in accordance with the appropriate working arrangements established with the Commission.
Amendment 431 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 9 – paragraph 6
Article 9 – paragraph 6
6. The Centre shall, as appropriate, support and coordinate training programmes, in particular in epidemiological surveillance, field investigations, preparedness and prevention, and public health research.; and community-based health response
Amendment 432 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point a
1. The Centre shall coordinate data, standardisation, collection, validation, analysis and dissemination of data at Union level.;
Amendment 440 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 11 – paragraph 1a – point e a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1a – point e a (new)
(ea) treatment procedures and protocol, as well as case management.
Amendment 447 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) develop solutions to access relevant health data made available or exchanged through digital infrastructures, in accordance with data protection rules, allowing for the health data to be solely used for healthcare, health research, and policy making and regulatory purposes in the domain of health; and provide and facilitate controlled access to health data to support public health research.;
Amendment 450 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point d
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 11 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article [x] to supplement this Regulation by setting out the categories of data subjects under the scope of the processing and the categories of the personal data processed, together with a description of the specific measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms of the data subjects involved in line with relevant data protection legislation, in particular with regard to concrete safeguards to prevent abuse or unlawful access or transfer, and the storage periods.
Amendment 452 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point d
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 11 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. The Centre shall only process personal data, in particular in the case of health data relating to identified or identifiable individuals, when it is proven to be necessary and proportionate to do so. Whenever possible, in line with the principle of data minimisation, the Centre shall make use of anonymised data, achieved through techniques used such as randomisation or generalisation.
Amendment 456 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
1a. The Centre shall develop capacities to conduct field research and gather relevant data, such as genetic variation of communicable diseases, using the dedicated reference laboratory network or its own resources.
Amendment 464 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Centre shall communicate on its own initiative within the scope of its mission, after having given prior information to the Member States and to the Commission. The Centre shall ensure that the public or any interested party is rapidly given objective, reliable, evidence-based and easily accessible information with regard to the results of its work, shall share verified information and shall fight against disinformation. The Centre shall make available information for the general public, including through a dedicated online communication portal. It shall also publish its opinions produced in accordance with Article 6.’
Amendment 474 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Members’ term of office shall be three years and can be extended, if necessary.;
Amendment 476 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – point i – subparagraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – point i – subparagraph 1
determine the rules governing the languages of the Centre, including the possibility of a distinction between the internal workings of the Centre and the external communication, taking into account the need to ensure access to, and participation in, the work of the Centre by all interested parties in both cases. These may include the use of qualified interpreters (sign language, oral or tactile) if needed.
Amendment 482 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 20 – paragraph 4
Article 20 – paragraph 4
(20a) paragraph 4 of Article 20 is replaced by the following: “4. Personal data shall not be processed or communicated except in cases where this is strictly necessary for the fulfilment of the mission of the Centre. In such cases, Regulation (ECU) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (8)2018/1725 shall apply.”;
Amendment 483 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20 b (new)
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 20 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 4 a (new)
(20b) in Article 20, the following paragraph is added: “4a. This Regulation shall be without prejudice to the obligations of Member States relating to their processing of personal data under Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Directive 2002/58/EC on privacy and electronic communications, or the obligations of the Centre and the Commission relating to their processing of personal data under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, when fulfilling their responsibilities.”;
Amendment 484 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20 c (new)
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 20 – paragraph 4 b (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 4 b (new)
(20c) in Article 20, the following paragraph is added: “4b. The Centre shall adopt specific measures for minimising risks that may emerge from the transfer of inaccurate or incomplete data from Member States’ databases to the Centre, as well as the establishment of procedures for data quality review”;
Amendment 490 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 21 a (new)
Article 21 a (new)
Amendment 92 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) According to the EEA report ‘The European environment – state and outlook 2020, Knowledge for transition to a sustainable Europe’ (‘SOER 2020’), 2020 represents a unique window of opportunity for the Union to show leadership on sustainability and to face the urgent sustainability challenges requiring systemic solutions. As stated in SOER 2020, the changes in the global climate and ecosystems observed since the 1950s are unprecedented over decades to millennia. The global population has tripled since 1950, while the population living in cities has quadrupled. With the current growth model, environmental pressures are expected to increase further, causing direct and indirect harmful effects on human health and well-being. This is especially true for the sectors with the highest environmental impact – food, mobility, energy as well as infrastructure and buildings. According to the EEA assessment, policy responses have been insufficient to halt biodiversity loss and the degradation of ecosystem services and while environmental objectives are evenly spread across different themes, there are considerably more binding targets for climate change, air pollution, waste and chemicals than for biodiversity, freshwater and the marine environment and none for land and soil.
Amendment 114 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The European Green Deal underpins the Next Generation EU Recovery Plan which promotes the investments in key green sectors needed to build resilience, and create growth and jobs in a fair and inclusive society. The Recovery and Resilience Facility which will power the Union’s economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis together with the Union budget for 2021-2027, is also based on the priority objectives set out in the European Green Deal. Furthermore, all initiatives under Next Generation EU Recovery Plan should respect the European Green Deal’s “do no harm” oath and should contribute to mainstreaming biodiversity action in the Union policies.
Amendment 131 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The 8th EAP should support the environment and climate action objectives of the European Green Deal in line with the long-term objective to “live well, within the planetary boundaries” by 2050, which is already established in the 7th EAP. It should contribute to achieving the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals. ensure that the Union meets all the commitments of the Biodiversity Strategy, including protecting at least 30 % of the Union’s marine and terrestrial areas, and of strictly protecting at least 10 % of these areas. It should contribute to achieving the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement and the international agreements made in the framework of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
Amendment 177 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The 8th EAP should set out thematic priority objectives in areas of climate neutrality, adaption to climate change, protecting and restoring terrestrial and marine biodiversity, circular economy, the zero pollution ambition and reducing environmental pressures from production and consumption. It should furthermore identify the enabling conditions to achieve the long-term and the thematic priority objectives for all actors involved.
Amendment 187 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Environment policy being highly decentralised, action to achieve the priority objectives of the 8th EAP should be takenefficiently implemented and monitored at different levels of governance, i.e. at the European, the national, the regional and the local level, with a collaborative approach to multi-level governance. The integrated approach to policy development and implementation should be strengthened with a view to maximising the synergies between economic, environmental and social objectives, while paying careful attention to potential trade-offs and to the needs of vulnerable groups. Moreover, and ecosystems. Moreover, access to information, public participation in decision-making, access to justice in environmental matters and transparent engagement with non- governmental actors is important for ensuring the success of the 8th EAP and the achievement of its priority objectives.
Amendment 308 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) continuous progress in enhancing and mainstreaming adaptive capacity, strengthening resilience and reducing vulnerability to climate change; at all levels of society and across all sectors of the economy and the environment, while improving prevention and preparedness for natural disasters;
Amendment 338 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) protecting, preserving and restoring biodiversity and ecosystem services and enhancing natural capital, notably air, water, soil, and forest, freshwater, wetland and marine ecosystems, including ocean degradation, eutrophication and acidification;
Amendment 347 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) promoting environmental sustainability, including energy efficiency and circular economy principles and reducing key environmental and climate pressures related to production and consumption, in particular in the areas of energy, industrial development, buildings and infrastructure, mobility and the food system, while internalising climate and environmental externalities.
Amendment 349 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) promoting environmental sustainability and reducing key environmental and climate pressures related to the EU production and consumption footprint, in particular in the areas of energy, industrial development, buildings and infrastructure, mobility and the food system. , international trade, the food systems and agriculture including EU-driven global deforestation.
Amendment 359 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The thematic priority objectives laid down in paragraph 2 shall be understood as covering the targets and actions set out in the European Green Deal strategies as well as the targets in Union legislation that contribute to the achievement of these objectives; these targets and actions shall be taken into account when developing the monitoring framework for assessing the progress of the 8th EAP.
Amendment 378 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) effectively integrating the new annual biodiversity spending target of 7.5% in the multi-annual financial Framework (MFF) from 2024, in view of reaching 10% in 2026 and 2027 and progressively increasing the annual biodiversity spending target under the next MFF while ensuring consistency between climate and biodiversity funding;
Amendment 380 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
(ab) Integrating and operationalising the “do no significant harm" as referred to in Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 in the European Commission Better Regulation toolbox, including a Think sustainability first approach for all new initiatives and evaluations, ensuring environmental and climate impacts are a compulsory part of all impact assessments, and developing further comprehensive impact assessment tools considering individual and cumulative effects and both the costs of action and non-action in terms of immediate and long-term impacts;
Amendment 400 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 3
– paying careful attention to synergies and potential trade-offs between economic, environmental and social objectives so as to ensure that citizens’ needs for nutrition, energy, water, food security, housing and mobility are met in a sustainable way that leaves no- one behind;
Amendment 405 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 4
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 4
– regularly evaluating existing policies and preparing impact assessments for new initiatives, which are based on wide consultations following procedures that are accountable, inclusive, informed and simple to implement, and which pay due regard to projected impacts on environment and climatemediate and long-term impacts on environment, biodiversity and climate and that take into account the costs of action and non- action in terms of immediate and long- term impacts;
Amendment 421 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) effectively integrating environmental and climate sustainability extending, without weakening, the European Semester process by integrating the European Semester of economic governance,Union's climate and environmental objectives, notably biodiversity objectives, as well as including them in the National Reform Programmes and National Recovery and Resilience plans, in order to provide Member States with analysis and indicators on top of the existing economic indicators, thus better reflecting the current challenges our Union faces in reducing its ecological footprint and making the process a driver of change towards sustainable wellbeing for all in Europe;
Amendment 432 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) mobilising sustainable investments, also for biodiversity protection and conservation, from public and private sources, including of funds and instruments available under the Union budget, via the European Investment Bank and at national level given their potential to create jobs, sustainable growth and to ensure EUs long-term competitiveness and increase the resilience of our economies and societies;
Amendment 456 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) ensuring that environmental policies and action are based on the best available scientific knowledge and technologies and strengthening the environmental knowledge base and its uptake, including by research, innovation, fostering green skills, and further building up environmental and ecosystem accounting, as well as fostering the continuous improvement of scientific knowledge on the basis of indicators comparable at regional level as well, in order to inform decision-making;
Amendment 464 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) advancing and closing gaps in knowledge as well as in relevant indicators sets on the planetary boundaries and on the Union consumption footprint, including EU- driven deforestation and forest degradation in third countries
Amendment 470 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) establishing a common legislative framework for the protection and sustainable use of soil at EU level;
Amendment 495 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) fully mainstreaming adaptation to climate change across all sectors and policies;
Amendment 496 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g b (new)
(gb) working towards the elimination of hazardous high-risk chemicals, including endocrine disrupting chemicals, and pesticides, assessing its impacts on sustainability, environment, health, biodiversity, and climate, and promoting greater use, affordability, and access to safe alternatives to accompany the sustainable and just transition;
Amendment 497 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g c (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g c (new)
(gc) recognising the right to a healthy environment in the Charter of the Fundamental Rights of the European Union and promoting a similar right internationally;
Amendment 498 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g d (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g d (new)
(gd) holistically recognising links between human health, animal health and the environment through integrating the One Health principle in policy-making;
Amendment 500 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) making full use of nature based solutionsbiodiversity- inclusive nature based solutions to maximize ecosystem's connectivity, restoration, benefits, building on synergies between biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation and adaptation and social innovation;
Amendment 511 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point j
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point j
(j) making the data and evidence linked to the implementation of the 8th EAP publicly available and easily accessible, enhancing cooperation between administrations and allowing citizens to easily access information and identify the relevant competences and responsibilities at all governance levels, without prejudice to provisions on confidentiality in domain specific legislation, with a view to spreading ownership of the 8th EAP;
Amendment 560 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission, supported by the European Environment Agency and the European Chemicals Agency, shall assess and report on the progress of the Union and the Member States with regard to achieving the priority objectives laid down in Article 2 on a regularn annual basis, taking into consideration the enabling conditions laid down in Article 3.
Amendment 583 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
(da) improving and increasing knowledge on carbon stocks and their ability to operate as carbon sinks;
Amendment 584 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d b (new)
(db) comprehensively monitoring soil quality and its sustainable use in Europe;
Amendment 585 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d c (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d c (new)
(dc) closing critical knowledge gaps and improving our understanding of biodiversity and climate tipping points in the European Union to guide policy development;
Amendment 587 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f
(f) ensuring transparency, accessibility and accountability;
Amendment 591 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new)
(ga) encouraging citizen observation and reporting of environmental issues and compliance gaps, including through the use of online mechanisms and mobile phone apps to facilitate reporting;
Amendment 596 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Commission shall present, where appropriate, by 31 March 2025 at the latest, a legislative proposal to add to the 8th EAP an Annex for the period after 2025 containing the list of clear actions necessary to achieve the priority objectives set out in Article 2(2) at Union and Member State Level and the respective timetable to deliver on these actions.
Amendment 599 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 5 – paragraph -1 (new)
-1. By 31 March 2024, the Commission shall carry out a mid-term evaluation of the progress achieved towards the thematic priority objectives set out in Article 2(2), including the targets under the EGD, based on the most recent assessment referred to in Article 4(1), and submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council. The mid-term evaluation of the 8th EAP shall include an assessment of the efficacy and efficiency of the progress of all environmental objectives at Union and Member State level with the aim of deploying this new approach in the context of monitoring progress towards the 8th EAP priority objectives for the period 2025-2030 and any subsequent Union Environment Action Programme.
Amendment 17 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council4 was adopted in order to contribute to the implementation of the obligations arising under the Aarhus Convention by laying down rules on its application to Union institutions and bodies. This Regulation therefore amends the Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006 in order to implement Article 9(3) and 9(4) of the Convention. __________________ 4 Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 September 2006 on the application of the provisions of the Aarhus Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters to Community institutions and bodies (OJ L 264, 25.9.2006, p. 13).
Amendment 25 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) In order to ensure that the administrative and judicial procedures provided for in this Regulation are effective, the costs of such procedures should not be prohibitively expensive. To this aim, also the cost requests of the Union institutions and bodies, if they are successful in litigation, should always be reasonable.
Amendment 30 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Taking into account the provisions of Article 9(3) of the Aarhus Convention, as well as concerns expressed by the Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee5 , Union law should be brought into compliance with the provisions of the Aarhus Convention on access to justice in environmental matters and the recommendations and findings of the Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee, including in cases ACCC/C/2008/32 and ACCC/C/2015/128,5 in a way that is compatible with the fundamental principles of Union law and with its system of judicial review. __________________ 5 See findings of the Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee in cases ACCC/C/2008/32 at https://www.unece.org/env/pp/compliance/ Compliancecommittee/32TableEC.html and findings in cases ACCC/C/2015/128 at XXX [weblink to be added once the findings are adopted].
Amendment 33 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Article 9(3) and 9(4) of the Aarhus Convention provides access to judicial and administrative review procedures for members of the public so that they can challenge the substantive or procedural legality of decisions, acts or omissions that may contravene environmental law. Enhancing access to administrative and judicial review is necessary for the Union to comply with the requirements of provisions of Article 9(3) and 9(4) of the Aarhus Convention, and to deliver on the commitments under the European Green Deal to improve access to justice.
Amendment 44 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The definition of an administrative act for the purposes of Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006 should include non-legislative acts. However, a non legislative act might entail implementing measures at national level against which environmental non- governmental organisations can obtain judicial protection, including before the CourtFor the sake of consistency and in view of the link between the concept of an act having ‘legally binding and external effects’, within the meaning of JusArticle of the European Union (CJEU) through a procedure for preliminary ruling under2(1)(g) of the Aarhus Regulation, and that of an act producing legal effects vis-à-vis third parties, within the meaning of Article 2673 TFEU. Therefore, it is appropriate to exclude from the scope of the internal review those provisions of such non- legislative acts for which Union law requires implementing measures at national level, it is reasonable to interpret the former in accordance with the latter.
Amendment 49 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
Amendment 50 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
Amendment 58 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) Any procedural deadlines for administrative and/or judicial control should apply only once the content of the contested administrative act relating to the major public interest protected by environmental law is actually known by the interested persons, especially in cases when the individual administrative act is obsolete. This is necessary in order to avoid practices that could go against Article 9 of the Aarhus Convention and the case law of the CJEU (see the judgment of the Court of 12 November 2019 in Case C-261/18, Commission v. Ireland1). __________________ 1 Judgment of the Court of Justice of 12 November 2019, C-261/18, Commission v. Ireland, ECLI:EU:C:2019:955.
Amendment 60 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) According to the case law of the CJEU1a, state aid for activities that contravene rules of EU law on the environment cannot be declared compatible with the internal market. The definition of an administrative act in Article 2(2) for the purposes of Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006 should therefore also include measures by the European Commission under Articles 106 and 107 TFEU. __________________ 1aJudgement of the Court of Justice of 22 September 2020, Austria v. Commission, C-594/18 P, ECLI:EU:C:2020:742, paragraphs 42 to 44
Amendment 80 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) This Regulation respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (the Charter), in particular the principle of environmental protection (Article 37), the right to good administration (Article 41) and the right to an effective remedy and to a fair trial (Article 47). This Regulation contributes to the effectiveness of the Union system of administrative and judicial review, and as a result, strengthens the application of Articles 37, 41 and 47 of the Charter and thereby contributes to the rule of law, enshrined in Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU).
Amendment 85 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) ‘administrative act’ means any non- legislative act adoptedtaken by a Union institution or body, which has legally binding and external effects and contains provisions that may, because of their effects vis-à-vis third parties, contravene environmental law within the meaning of point (f) of Article 2(1), excepting those provisions of this act for which Union law explicitly requires implementing measures at Union or national level;
Amendment 95 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1– point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1– point 1 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – introductory phrase
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – introductory phrase
1a. Article 2, paragraph 2, introductory phrase is amended as follows: ‘2. Administrative acts and administrative omissions shall not include measures taken or omissions by a Community institution or body in its capacity as an administrative review body, such as under:’
Amendment 99 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
1b. Article 2, paragraph 2, point a is amended as follows: ‘(a) Articles 81, 82, 86 and 872 of the Treaty (competition rules);’
Amendment 116 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Any non-governmental organisation or other member of the public which meets the criteria set out in Article 11 is entitled to make a request for internal review to the Union institution or body that has adopted an administrative act or, in case of an alleged administrative omission, should have adopted such an act, on the grounds that such an act or omission contravenes environmental law.
Amendment 124 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Where an administrative act is an implementing measure at Union level required by another non-legislative act, the non-governmental organisation or other member of the public may also request the review of the provision of the non- legislative act for which that implementing measure is required when requesting the review of that implementing measure.
Amendment 129 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 133 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 d (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
2d. In Article 11 the following paragraph is inserted: ‘1a. Any other member of the public shall be entitled to make a request for internal review in accordance with Article 10, provided that they prove they have sufficient interest in the administrative act or alleged administrative omission contravening environmental law.’
Amendment 138 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 e (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 e (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2.e. Article 11, paragraph 2 is amended as follows ‘2 The Commission shall adopt the provisions which are necessary to ensure transparent and consistent application of the criteria mentioned in paragraph 1. and 1a.’
Amendment 142 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 g (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 g (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
2g. Article 12, paragraph 1 is amended as follows: ‘1. The non-governmental organisation or other member of the public which made the request for internal review pursuant to Article 10 may institute proceedings before the Court of Justice in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Treaty.FEU, to review the substantive and procedural legality of that decision.’
Amendment 147 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 h (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 h (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006:
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2h. Article 12, paragraph 2 is amended as follows: ‘2. Where the Community institution or body fails to act in accordance with Article 10(2) or (3) the non-governmental organisation or other member of the public may institute proceedings before the Court of Justice in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Treaty.FEU.’
Amendment 39 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The Covid-19 pandemic is a major shock to the global and Union economy. Due to the necessary containment measures, economic activity in the EU dropped significantly. The contraction in EU GDP in 2020 is expected to be around 7.5%, far deeper than during the financial crisis in 2009. The outbreak of the pandemic has shown the interconnectivity of global supply chains and exposed some vulnerabilities such as the over-reliance of strategic industries on non-diversified external supply sources. Such vulnerabilities need to be addressed, to improve the Union’s emergency response as well as the resilience of the entire economy, while maintaining its openness to competition and trade in line with its rules. Investment activity is expected to have dropped significantly. Even before the pandemic, while a recovery in investment-to-GDP ratios in the Union could be observed, it remained below what might be expected in a strong recovery and was insufficient to compensate for years of underinvestment following the 2009 crisis. More importantly, the current investment levels and forecasts do not cover the Union’s needs for structural investment to restart and sustain long-term growth in the face of technological change and global competitiveness, including for innovation, skills, infrastructure, small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs) and the need to address key societal challenges such as sustainability or population ageing. Consequently, in order to achieve the Union's policy objectives, in particular the objective of climate neutrality by 2050 and to support a swift, inclusive and healthy economic recovery, support is necessary to address market failures and sub-optimal investment situations and to reduce the investment gap in targeted sectors.
Amendment 49 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) At Union level, the European Semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. Member States, where appropriate in cooperation with local and regional authorities, develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reform priorities. Those strategies should be presented alongside the yearly national reform programmes as a way of outlining and coordinating priority investment projects that are to be supported by national funding, Union funding, or both. The Commission and the Member States should cooperate better over the implementation of the European Semester recommandations in order to improve the achievement of the objectives fixed at the EU level, as recommended by European Court of Auditors in its Special report 16/2020. Those strategies should also use Union funding in a coherent manner and maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the European structural and investment funds, the Recovery and Resilience Facility and the InvestEU Programme.
Amendment 58 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The InvestEU Fund should contribute to improving the competitiveness and socio-economic convergence and cohesion of the Union, visible actions in the real economy such as the creation of new jobs, including in the fields of innovation and digitisation, to the efficient use of resources in accordance with the circular economy, to the sustainability and inclusiveness of the Union's economic growth and to the social resilience and integration of the Union capital markets, including through solutions that address the fragmentation of Union capital markets and that diversify sources of financing for Union enterprises. To that end, the InvestEU Fund should support projects that are technically and economically viable by providing a framework for the use of debt, risk sharing and equity instruments backed up by a guarantee from the Union budget and by financial contributions from implementing partners as relevant. The InvestEU Fund should be demand-driven, while at the same time it should focus on providing strategic, long-term benefits in relation to key areas of Union policy which otherwise would not be funded or would be insufficiently funded, thereby contributing to meeting policy objectives of the Union. Support under the InvestEU Fund should cover a wide range of sectors and regions, but should avoid excessive sectoral or geographical concentration and should facilitate access of projects composed of partner entities in multiple regions across the EU.
Amendment 62 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The InvestEU Fund should contribute to improving the competitiveness and socio-economic convergence and cohesion of the Union, including in the fields of innovation and digitisation, to the efficient use of resources in accordance with the circular economy, to the sustainability and inclusiveness of the Union's economic growth and to the social resilience and integration of the Union capital markets, including through solutions that address the fragmentation of Union capital markets and that diversify sources of financing for Union enterprises. To that end, the InvestEU Fund should support projects that are technically and economically viable by providing a framework for the use of debt, risk sharing and equity instruments backed up by a guarantee from the Union budget and by financial contributions from implementing partners as relevant. The InvestEU Fund should be demand-driven, while at the same time it should focus on providing strategic, long-term benefits in relation to key areas of Union policy which otherwise would not be funded or would be insufficiently funded, thereby contributing to meeting policy objectives of the Union. Support under the InvestEU Fund should cover a wide range of sectors and regions, but should avoid excessive sectoral or geographical concentration and should facilitate access of projects composed of partner entities in multiple regions across the EU.
Amendment 75 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) With a view to fostering sustainable and inclusive growth, investment and employment, and thereby contributing to improved well-being, to fairer income distribution and to greater economic, social and territorial cohesion in the Union, the InvestEU Fund should support investments in tangible and intangible assets, including in cultural heritage. Projects funded by the InvestEU Fund should meet Union environmental and social standards, including standards on labour rights, including seasonal and posted workers rights. Interventions through the InvestEU Fund should complement Union support delivered through grants.
Amendment 83 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The InvestEU Programme should contribute to building a sustainable finance system in the Union which supports the reorientation of private capital towards sustainable investments, with impact in the real economy and by supporting the creation of new jobs, in accordance with the objectives set out in the communication of the Commission of 8 March 2018 ‘Action Plan: Financing Sustainable Growth’ and the communication of the Commission of 14 January 2020 on the European Green Deal Investment Plan.
Amendment 104 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) According to the 2018 Global Risks Report issued by the World Economic Forum, half of the ten most critical risks threatening the global economy relate to the environment. Such risks include the pollution of air, soil, inland waters and oceans, extreme weather events, biodiversity losses, deforestation and failures of climate- change mitigation and adaptation. Environmental principles are strongly embedded in the Treaties and many of the Union's policies. Therefore, the mainstreaming of environmental objectives should be promoted in operations related to the InvestEU Fund. Environmental protection and the prevention and management of related risks as well as the environmental crimes, such as the illegal logging, should be integrated in the preparation and implementation of investments. The Union should also track its biodiversity-related and air pollution control-related expenditures in order to fulfil the reporting obligations under the Convention on Biological Diversity26 and under Directive (EU) 2016/2284 of the European Parliament and of the Council27 . Investment allocated to environmentally sustainability objectives should therefore be tracked using common methodologies that are consistent with methodologies developed under other Union programmes that apply to climate, biodiversity and air pollution management in order to allow the assessment of the individual and combined impact of investments on the key components of natural capital, including air, water, land and biodiversity. _________________ 26 OJ L 309, 13.12.1993, p. 3. 27Directive (EU) 2016/2284 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2016 on the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants, amending Directive 2003/35/EC and repealing Directive 2001/81/EC (OJ L 344, 17.12.2016, p. 1).
Amendment 114 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Low infrastructure investment rates in the Union during the financial crisis and again during the Covid-19 crisis undermined the Union's ability to boost sustainable growth, competitiveness and convergence. It also creates risk of consolidating imbalances and impacts regions’ development long-term. Sizeable investments in Union infrastructure, in particular with regard to interconnection and energy efficiency and to creating a Single European Transport Area, are essential to meeting the Union's sustainability targets, including the Union’s commitments towards the SDGs, and the 2030 energy and climate targets. Accordingly, support from the InvestEU Fund should target investments into transport, energy, including energy efficiency and renewable energy sources and other safe and sustainable low- emission energy sources, environmental infrastructure, infrastructure related to climate action, maritime infrastructure and digital infrastructure. The InvestEU Programme should prioritise areas that are under-invested, and in which additional investment is required. To maximise the impact and added value of Union financing support, it is appropriate to promote a streamlined investment process that enables visibility of the project pipeline and maximises synergies across relevant Union programmes in areas such as transport, energy and digitisation. Bearing in mind threats to safety and security, investment projects receiving Union support should include measures for infrastructure resilience, including infrastructure maintenance and safety, and should take into account principles for the protection of citizens in public spaces. This should be complementary to the efforts made by other Union funds that provide support for security components of investments in public spaces, transport, energy and other critical infrastructure, such as the European Regional Development Fund. The Commission should come with a comparative report on the different national legislations that contain unnecessary hurdles and red tape and propose recommandations for reforms that could help Member States to improve their infrastructure investment rate.
Amendment 125 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Genuine multimodality is an opportunity to create an efficient and environmentally friendly transport network that uses the maximum potential of all means of transport and generates synergy between them. The InvestEU Programme should support investments in multimodal transport hubs, especially in the less developed regions that are poorly connected to TEN-T, which - in spite of their significant economic potential and business cases - carry a significant risk for private investors. The InvestEU Programme should also contribute to the development and deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS). The InvestEU Programme should help to boost efforts to design and apply technologies that help to improve the safety of vehicles and road infrastructure.
Amendment 130 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17 a) The InvestEU should contribute to EU Strategy for the Danube Region, the investment opportunities could improve transport and energy connections, the environment, the ocio- economic development as well as the security in the region.
Amendment 135 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Although the level of overall investment in the Union was increasingat a acceptable level before the Covid-19 crisis, investment in higher-risk activities such as research and innovation was still inadequate and is now expected to have suffered a significant hit with the crisis. The resulting underinvestment in research and innovation is damaging to the industrial and economic competitiveness of the Union and the quality of life of its citizens. The InvestEU Fund should provide appropriate financial products to cover different stages of the innovation cycle and a wide range of stakeholders, in particular to allow the upscaling of and deployment of solutions at a commercial scale in the Union in order to make such solutions competitive on world markets and to promote Union excellence in sustainable technologies at a global level, in synergy with Horizon Europe, including the European Innovation Council. In that regard, the experience gained from the financial instruments, such as InnovFin – EU Finance for Innovators, deployed under Horizon 2020 to facilitate and accelerate access to finance for innovative businesses should serve as a strong basis to deliver this targeted support.
Amendment 159 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) To counter the negative effects of profound transformations of societies in the Union and of the labour market in the coming decade, it is necessary to invest in human capital, social infrastructure, microfinance, ethical and social enterprise finance and new social economy business models, including social impact investment and, social outcomes contracting and workers rights. The InvestEU Programme should strengthen nascent social market eco-system to increase the supply of and access to finance to micro- and social enterprises and social solidarity institutions, in order to meet the demand of those who need it the most. The report of the High-Level Task Force on Investing in Social Infrastructure in Europe of January 2018 entitled "Boosting Investment in Social Infrastructure in Europe" has identified a total investment gap of at least EUR 1.5 trillion in social infrastructure and services for the period between 2018 and 2030, including education, training, health and housing. This calls for support, including at the Union level. Therefore, the collective power of public, commercial and philanthropic capital, as well as support from foundations and from alternative types of finance providers such as ethical, social and sustainable actors, should be harnessed to support the development of the social market value chain and a more resilient Union.
Amendment 175 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The Covid-19 pandemic is a major shock to the global and Union economy. The contraction in EU GDP is expected to be far deeper than during the financial crisis in 2009 and adverse social effects will be inevitable. The outbreak of the pandemic has shown the need for strategic vulnerabilities to be addressed in order to improve the Union’s emergency response as well as the resilience of the entire economy. Only a resilient, inclusive and integrated European economy can preserve the Single Market and the level playing field also to the benefit of the hardest-hit Member States and Member States with low budgetary capacity of intervening through state aid schemes to support their private sector.
Amendment 185 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The primary focus of the strategic European investment window should be on support to those final recipients established in a Member State and operating in the Union whose activities are of strategic importance to the Union in particular in view of the green and digital transitions and of enhanced resilience in areas of (i) critical healthcare provision, manufacturing and stockpiling of pharmaceuticals and vaccines, medical devices and medical supplies, strengthening of health crisis response capacity and of the civil protection system, (ii) critical infrastructure, whether physical or virtual; (iii) provision of goods and services instrumental to the operation and maintenance of such infrastructure, (iv) key enabling, transformative, green and digital technologies and game-changing innovations where the investment is strategically important for the Union’s industrial future, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, software, robotics, semiconductors, microprocessors, edge cloud technologies, high-performance computing, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, photonics, industrial biotechnology, renewable energy technologies, energy storage technologies including batteries, sustainable transport technologies, clean hydrogen and fuel cell applications, decarbonisation technologies for industry, carbon capture and storage, circular economy technologies biomedicine, nanotechnologies, pharmaceuticals and advanced materials; (v) manufacturing facilities for mass production of Information Communication and Technology components and devices in the EU; (vi) supply and stockpiling of critical inputs to public actors, businesses or consumers in the Union; (vii) critical technologies and inputs for the security of the Union and its Member States, such as defence and space sectors and cybersecurity, and dual use items as defined in point 1 of Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009. The final recipients should have their registered office in a Member State and they should be active in the Union in the sense that they have substantial activities in terms of staff, manufacturing, research and development or other business activities in the Union. Projects which contribute to diversification of strategic supply chains in the Single Market through operations in multiple locations across the EU should be able to benefit.
Amendment 277 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) the promotion ofo strengthen the economic, social and territorial cohesion; or
Amendment 288 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) increasing the access to and the availability of finance for SMEs and for small mid-cap companies and to enhance the global competitiveness of such SMESMEs, and for small mid-cap companies;
Amendment 294 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(e a) supporting the creation of new jobs
Amendment 329 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) a sustainable infrastructure policy window which comprises sustainable investment in the areas of transport, including multimodal transport, road safety, including in accordance with the Union objective of eliminating fatal road accidents and serious injuries by 2050, the renewal and maintenance of rail and road infrastructure, the health care infrastructure, including building hospitals, energy, in particular renewable energy, energy efficiency in accordance with the 2030 energy framework, buildings renovation projects focused on energy savings and the integration of buildings into a connected energy, storage, digital and transport systems, improving interconnection levels, digital connectivity and access, including in rural areas, supply and processing of raw materials, space, oceans, water, including inland waterways, waste management in accordance with the waste hierarchy and the circular economy, nature and other environment infrastructure, cultural heritage, tourism, equipment, mobile assets and the deployment of innovative technologies that contribute to the environmental or climate resilience or social sustainability objectives of the Union and that meet the environmental or social sustainability standards of the Union;
Amendment 347 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – introductory part
(e) a strategic European investment policy window which comprises strategic investment to support final recipients that are established in a Member State and that operate in the Union, and whose activities are of strategic importance to the Union, in particular in view of the green andclimate and environment objectives of the EU, notably the objective of climate neutrality by 2050 and the objectives set according to Regulation XXXX/XX (European Climate Law), the digital transitions and of enhanced resilience, in one of the following areas:
Amendment 352 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
Amendment 430 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
The Member State and the Commission shall conclude a contribution agreement or an amendment to it within fourtwo months following the Commission Decision approving the Partnership Agreement pursuant to Article 9(4) of Regulation [CPR] or the CAP Strategic Plan under Regulation [CAP] or simultaneously to the Commission Decision amending a programme according to Article 10 of Regulation [CPR] or a CAP Strategic Plan according to Article 107 of Regulation [CAP].
Amendment 24 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part
The operations concerned shall be consistent with Union policies, including the European Green Deal9 and the respect of the “do not significant harm" principle referred to in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 and the Strategy on shaping Europe’s digital future10 , as well as supporting an inclusive and symmetric recovery in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, and support any of the following general objectives:’ _________________ 9 COM(2019)640 final. 10 COM(2020)67 final.
Amendment 35 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) target that at least 40 % of EFSI financing under the infrastructure and innovation window support project components that contribute to climate action, in line with the commitments made at the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21). EFSI financing for SMEs and small mid- cap companies shall not be included in that computation. The EIB shall use its internationally agreed methodologythe criteria provided for in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 to identify those climate action project components or cost shares;
Amendment 65 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) The support should provide fresh liquidity in the form of equity support for firms hit by the pandemic and help companies and workers through the crisis without the negative side effects of increasing corporate indebtedness. The SSI should target support for firms in those Member States in which state aid has been more limited, in order to secure a more symmetric recovery.
Amendment 67 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Annex II – section 6 – point d – indent 5
Annex II – section 6 – point d – indent 5
— Companies targeted by funds, special purpose vehicles or investment platforms shall be encouraged to comply, to the extent possible,comply with minimum high- level social and environmental safeguards in line with guidance provided by the Steering Board. Such guidance should include the respect of the “do no significant harm" principle referred to in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 and adequate provisions for avoiding undue administrative burdens, taking into account the size of companies and including lighter provisions for SMEs. Companies with a certain level of exposure to a pre-defined list of environmentally harmful activities, in particular the sectors covered by the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), shall be encouraged to put in place, in the future, green transition plansput in place green transition plans which demonstrate on an annual basis how the public support received is used to align their operations with the Union’s climate and environmental objectives and the Paris Agreement. Companies shall also be encouraged to advance in their digital transformation. Technical assistance shall be available to assist companies for the purpose of these transitions.
Amendment 85 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The SSI should ensure that public support secures jobs, avoids market concentration and puts firms on a growth path in line with the European Green Deal, the New Industrial Strategy for Europe and the Strategy on shaping Europe’s digital future.
Amendment 95 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The Steering Board should set specific geographical concentration limits for the solvency support window, in line with the indicators and methodology established by the Commission, in order to ensure, respectively, that the majority of the EU guarantee under the Solvency Support Instrument supports eligible companies in Member States and sectors which have been economically most adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and that the majority of that guarantee supports eligible companies in Member States where the possibility of State solvency support is most limited. The indicators and methodology established by the Commission should be consistent with the allocation key applicable to the Recovery and Resilience Facility1a.The limits shall be reviewed on a regular basis and updated to reflect any evolving COVID-19 economic impacts and/or subsequent waves of the virus. _________________ 1aCouncil Regulation []establishing a European Union Recovery Instrument to support the recovery in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic
Amendment 100 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The Commission should include clear priorities on geographical distribution, sectoral composition and size of firms targeted under the programme with support in line with the European Green Deal, the New Industrial Strategy for Europe, the Strategy on shaping Europe’s digital future and European Pillar of Social rights.
Amendment 105 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 b (new)
Recital 4 b (new)
(4b) The Investment Committee under the Invest EU Regulation should become responsible for granting the EU guarantee also under this Regulation once it is established. (Moved from Recital 14.)
Amendment 106 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 c (new)
Recital 4 c (new)
(4c) When selecting eligible companies, the Investment Committee should give due consideration to whether the company or parent company of the EU subsidiary has received foreign subsidies since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amendment 107 #
2020/0106(COD)
(4d) The Steering Board should set any necessary requirements relating to the control of the beneficiary company in light of any applicable public order or security concerns.
Amendment 126 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The financing and investment operations should be aligned with current policy priorities of the Union such as the European Green Deal and the Strategy on shaping Europe’s digital future. SDue to the interconnectedness of the Union economy, support to cross-border activities should also be targeted to prevent potential spill-over effects and to maximise the benefits of cross-border supply chains.
Amendment 130 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The financing and investment operations should be fully aligned with current policy priorities and targets of the Union such as the European Green Deal and the Strategy on shaping Europe’s digital future. Support to cross-border activities should also be targeted.
Amendment 144 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
Amendment 146 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) Support granted under the solvency support window should include provisions to ensure that efforts to curb tax avoidance, money laundering, fraud and abuse are pursued and that proper functioning of the internal market is maintained. As such, entities benefitting from support, or financial intermediaries or approved eligible vehicles carrying out projects under the solvency support window shall not be established, incorporated, or be controlled by shareholders in jurisdictions listed under the relevant Union policy on non- cooperative jurisdictions, or jurisdictions identified as high-risk third countries that have strategic deficiencies in their national anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing regimes, pursuant to Directive (EU) 2015/849. The EIB should regulatory report to the European Parliament and Council on the continuous measures being taken to detect and prevent fraud.
Amendment 152 #
2020/0106(COD)
(16a) In order to supplement the non- essential elements of this Regulation in relation to determining the Member States and sectors economically most hit and the Member States where the possibility of State solvency support is more limited, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission in respect of establishing indicators and a methodology for the application thereof. The indicators and methodology established by the Commission should be consistent with the allocation key applicable to the Recovery and Resilience Facility. It is of particular importance that the Commission carryout appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.
Amendment 157 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the solvency of companies established in a Member State and operating in the Union that have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amendment 161 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – indent 3
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – indent 3
– support to funds, special purpose vehicles, investment platforms or other arrangements under the solvency support window. , especially those facilitating investment in Member States and sectors most adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amendment 163 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
(4a) In Article 5, the first subparagraph of paragraph 2 is amended as follows: "In line with the investment guidelines laid down in Annex II, the Steering Board shall adjust the project mix as regards sectors and countries, on the basis of an ongoing monitoring of the developments of market conditions in the Member States and of the investment environment to help overcome market failures and sub-optimal investment situations including problems resulting from financial fragmentation and, for the purposes of the solvency support window, to take into account the impact of a prolongation or resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic. When carrying out that adjustment, the Steering Board shall avoid an approach which would be riskier than necessary. " Or. en (32015R1017)
Amendment 174 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 7 – paragraph 7
Article 7 – paragraph 7
(7a) Paragraph 7 of Article 7 is amended as follows: "The EFSI Agreement shall provide that the EFSI is to have an investment committee, which is to be responsible for examining potential projects in line with the EFSI investment policies and for approving the support of the EU guarantee for EIB operations for projects that comply with the requirements of Articles 6 and 9, irrespective of the geographic location, in accordance with Article 8, of such projects, with the exception of projects under the solvency support window for which geographical location is a relevant factor for consideration. Furthermore, the Investment Committee shall be the competent body for approving operations with investment platforms and national promotional banks or institutions. " Or. en (32015R1017)
Amendment 177 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3 – point l a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3 – point l a (new)
(7a) In the third subparagraph of Article 7(8), the following point is added: "(la) tourism and hospitality;"
Amendment 179 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Notwithstanding the first paragraph, only companies established in a Member State and operating in the Union can be supported by the financing and investment operations under the solvency support window. The Steering Committee shall determine any necessary requirements relating to the ultimate control of the company being supported in light of any applicable public order or security concerns.
Amendment 189 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point g – subpoint iv
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point g – subpoint iv
(vi) tourism; 10a) In the third subparagraph of Article 9(2), point (g)(vi) is amended as follows: "(vi) tourism and hospitality;" Or. en (32015R1017)
Amendment 202 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 b (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a – point c a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a – point c a (new)
(12b) In Article 9, paragraph 2a, a new point ca is added: (ca) ensure that the majority of EFSI financing under the solvency support window is utilised to target the support for firms in those Member States in which state aid has been more limited since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to secure a more symmetric recovery.
Amendment 204 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 c (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a – point c b (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a – point c b (new)
(12c) In Article 9, paragraph 2a, a new point cb is added: (cb) ensure that the majority of EFSI financing under the solvency support window is utilised to secure jobs, to avoid market concentration and to put firms on a growth path in line with the European Green Deal, the New Industrial Strategy for Europe and the Strategy on shaping Europe’s digital future.
Amendment 213 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25 – point -a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25 – point -a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
(-a) in paragraph 1, the first subparagraph is amended as follows: "The European Investment Advisory Hub (EIAH) shall have as its objective to build upon existing EIB and Commission advisory services in order to provide advisory support for the identification, preparation and development of investment projects and to act as a single technical advisory hub for project financing within the Union. Such support shall include the provision of targeted support on the use of technical assistance for project structuring, on the use of innovative financial instruments, on the use of public-private partnerships and on the provision of information, as appropriate, on relevant issues relating to Union law, and for the purposes of the solvency support window, on the setting up, structuring and management of special purpose vehicles, funds, investment platforms and other vehicles, taking into account the specificities and needs of Member States with less developed financial markets, as well as the situation in different sectors. " Or. en (32017R2396)
Amendment 215 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25 – point b a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 14 – paragraph 6 a
Article 14 – paragraph 6 a
(ba) paragraph 6a is amended as follows: "In order to develop a wide geographic outreach of the advisory services across the Union and to successfully leverage local knowledge about the EFSI, a local presence of the EIAH shall be ensured where necessary, taking into account existing support schemes, with a view to providing tangible, proactive, tailor-made assistance on the ground. It shall be established in particular in Member States or regions that face difficulties in developing projects under the EFSI and, for the purposes of the solvency support window, in Member States most adversely economically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The EIAH shall assist in the transfer of knowledge to the regional and local level with a view to building up regional and local capacity and expertise. " Or. en (32017R2396)
Amendment 221 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 (new)
Operations under the solvency support window shall be reported on separately, as appropriate and as set out in the guarantee agreement. and shall additionally include:
Amendment 222 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27 b (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a (new)
(27b) In the second subparagraph of Article 16(2), the following point is added: ‘(a) a description of the measures taken to detect and prevent fraudulent practices and money-laundering in the investment chain of the EIB investment operations in accordance with Article 21;’
Amendment 223 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27 c (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b (new)
(27c) In the second subparagraph of Article 16(2), the following point is added: ‘(b) an assessment of the compliance with and contribution to the European Green Deal and the commitments under the Paris Agreement;’
Amendment 224 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27 d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27 d (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point c (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point c (new)
(27d) In the second subparagraph of Article 16(2), the following point is added: ‘(c) an assessment of the contribution to the digital transformation of the Union economy.’
Amendment 238 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Annex II – Section 6 – point d – indent 3
Annex II – Section 6 – point d – indent 3
– The funds, special purpose vehicles or investment platforms shall provide financing on commercial terms or on terms consistent with the State aid Temporary Framework12 , while paying due regard to the European nature of the Solvency Support Instrument and to the funds’ and other vehicles’ independent management. Member States involved in the funds, special purpose vehicles or investment platforms shall do so in accordance with the requirements in Annex III of this Regulation. _________________ 12Communication from the Commission: Temporary Framework for State aid measures to support the economy in the current COVID-19 outbreak (C(2020)1863), as amended by C(2020) 3156 final.
Amendment 244 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Annex II – Section 6 – point d – indent 5
Annex II – Section 6 – point d – indent 5
– Companies targeted by funds, special purpose vehicles or investment platforms shall be encouraged to comply, to the extent possible, with minimum high- level social and environmental safeguards in line with guidance provided by the Steering Board. Such guidance should include adequate provisions for avoiding undue administrative burdens, taking into account the size of companies and including lighproportionater provisions for SMEs. Companies with a certain level of exposure to a pre-defined list of environmentally harmful activities, in particular the sectors covered by the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), shall be encouraged to put in place, in the future, green transition plans. Companies shall also be encouraged to advance in their digital transformation. Technical assistance shall be available to assist companies for the purpose of these transitions.
Amendment 246 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Annex II – Section 6 – point d – intend 5
Annex II – Section 6 – point d – intend 5
– Companies targeted by funds, special purpose vehicles or investment platforms shall be encouraged to comply, to the extent possible, with minimum high- level social and environmental safeguards in line with guidance provided by the Steering Board. Such guidance should include adequate provisions for avoiding undue administrative burdens, taking into account the size of companies and including lighter provisions for SMEs. Companies with a certain level of exposure to a pre-defined list of environmentally harmful activities, in particular the sectors covered by the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), shall be encouraged to put in place, in the future,put in place green transition plans. Companies shall also be strongly encouraged to advance in their digital transformation. Technical assistance shall be available to assist companies for the purpose of these transitions.
Amendment 253 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – point 4
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Annex II – Section 8 – point b – subparagraph 2
Annex II – Section 8 – point b – subparagraph 2
The Steering Board shall set specific diversification and concentration limits under the Solvency Support Window to ensure that the respective requirements of Article 9(2a)(b) and (c) are fulfilled, whilst avoiding excessive concentration in a limited number of Member States. The Steering Board shall regularly, and at least on a quarterly basis, take stock of the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Member States and sectors. On this basis, the Steering Board may decide to modify these limits, after consulting the Investment Committee.
Amendment 255 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 31 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 31 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Annex III (new)
Annex III (new)
Amendment 184 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the economic recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential with tangible results in the real economy. Investing in green and digital technologies, capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy transition, boosting energy efficiency in housing and other key sectors of the economic are important to achieve sustainable growth and help create jobs. It will also help make the Union more resilient and less dependent by diversifying key supply chains.
Amendment 205 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) Appropriate guidelines should be set out, as an annex to this Regulation, to serve as non-binding guidance to help Member States identify areas of spending eligible under the European priority areas identified in the six pillars structure of the Regulation.
Amendment 231 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) The Facility should support projects that respect the principle of additionality of Union funding and that generate a genuine European added value. The Facility should not be a substitute for recurring national expenditures, nonetheless a derogation can be foreseen for the Member States that can duly justify the transfers of expenditures in order to attain the European average of national expenditures in the education and research sectors.
Amendment 288 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to enable measures to be taken that link the Facility to sound economic governance, with a view to ensuring uniform implementing conditions, the power should be conferred on the Council to suspend, on a proposal from the Commission and by means of implementingdelegated acts, the period of time for the adoption of decisions on proposals for recovery and resilience plans and to suspend payments under this Facility, iwhen the event of significant non-compliance in relation to the relevant cases relatedCouncil decides in accordance with Article126(8) or Article 126(11) TFEU that a Member State has not taken effective action to correct its excessive deficit; when the Council adopts two successive recommendations in the same imbalance procedure, in accordance with Article8(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1176/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the grounds that a Member State has submitted an insufficient corrective action plan; where the Council adopts two the economic governance process laid down in thesuccessive decisions in the same imbalance procedure in accordance with Article 10(4) of Regulation (EU) No1176/2011 establishing noncompliance by a Member State on the grounds that it has not taken the recommended corrective action; where the Commission concludes that a Member State has not taken measures as referred to in Council Regulation(EC) No 332/200241 and as a consequence decides not to authorise the disbursement of the financial assistance granted to that Member State; ) where the Council decides that a Member State does not comply with the macroeconomic adjustment programme referred to in Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No XXX/XX472/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council [CPR] (…). The power to lift those suspensions by means of implementing acts, on a proposal from the Commission, or with the measures requested by a Council decision adopted in accordance with Article 136(1) TFEU. The power to lift those suspensions by means of delegated acts, should also be conferred on the Councilmmission in relation to the same relevant cases.
Amendment 332 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, with the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements and operational programmes adopted under the Union funds. To boost actions that fall within the priorities of the European Green Deal and the Digital AgendaIn addition, the recovery and resilience plans should be consistent with the principle of European added-value and the principle of additionality. To boost actions that fall within the priorities of the European Green Deal, the Digital Agenda, the Industrial and SMEs strategies, the European Skills Agenda, the Child Guarantee and Youth Guarantee, the plan should also set out measures that are relevant founder the green and digital transitions. The measures should enable a swift deliver of targets, objectives and contributions set out in national energy and climate plans and updates thereof. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union. six policy areas identified in this Regulation. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union. At least 37% of the recovery and resilience plans should be dedicated to mainstreaming climate actions, with at least 20% of the plan contributing to the green transition pillar. At least 20% of each plan shall contribute to investing in digital technologies, infrastructure and processes investing in digital technologies, infrastructure and processes and at least 20% of the amount of each plan shall contribute to tackling the risk of long- lasting damage to young people’s labour market prospects and to their overall well- being through comprehensive employment, education and skills solutions and responses targeting young people. The recovery and resilience plans should be consistent with the EU Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the duty to respect and promote the values enshrined in Article 2 TEU. The recovery and resilience plans shall contribute to convergence and the reduction of regional disparities and in this sense Pan-European projects are particularly encouraged.
Amendment 348 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, including the accession to the euro area of the Member States who have committed to join with the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements and operational programmes adopted under the Union funds. To boost actions that fall within the priorities of the European Green Deal and the Digital Agenda, the plan should also set out measures that are relevant for the green and digital transitions. The measures should enable a swift deliver of targets, objectives and contributions set out in national energy and climate plans and updates thereof. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union.
Amendment 350 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. TIt is of utmost importance that the recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester,. The plan should also be consistent with the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements and operational programmes adopted under the Union funds. To boost actions that fall within the priorities of the European Green Deal and the Digital Agenda, the plan should also set out measures that are relevant for the green and digital transitions. The measures should enable a swift deliver of targets, objectives and contributions set out in national energy and climate plans and updates thereof. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union.
Amendment 370 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) To inform the preparation and the implementation of the recovery and resilience plans by Member States, the Council should be able to discuss, within the European Semester, the state of recovery, resilience and adjustment capacity in the Union. To ensure appropriate evidence, this discussion should be based on the Commission’s strategic and analytical information available in the context of the European Semester and, if available, on the basis of the information on the implementation of the plans in the preceding years. All relevant information shall be made available by the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council simultaneously and on equal terms. A Recovery and Resilience dialogue modelled on the existing monetary dialogue should be held in the relevant committees of the EP in order to ensure transparency and accountability.
Amendment 401 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. Those plans should be drawn based on a multilevel dialogue with municipalities, local and regional authorities, social partners, civil societies organisations, including youth organisations, and other relevant stakeholders in order to ensure the largest consensus possible. Information on how these consultations have been performed should be made available. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience; it should also include measures that are relevant for the green and the digital transitions; it should also include an explanation of the consistency of the proposed recovery and resilience plan with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester. Close cooperation between the Commission and the Member States should be sought and achieved throughout the process.
Amendment 456 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 a (new)
Recital 26 a (new)
(26a) If a Member State did not succeed satisfactorily to address the assessment criteria in a recovery and resilience plan for the funds committed by 31 December 2022 because of the national legislation hurdles , the Commission should foresee a period of derogatory extension.
Amendment 459 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) To ensure that the financial support is frontloaded in the initial years after the crisis, and to ensure compatibility with the available funding for this instrument, the allocation of funds to the Member States should be made available until 31 December 2024. To this effect, at least 60 percent of the amount available for non- repayable support should be legally committed by 31 December 2022, unless a Member State, which requested technical support for resilience and recovery plans, faces a national legislative obstacle, in that situation the Commission should allow a derogatory extension if requested and is duly justified. The remaining amount should be legally committed by 31 December 2024.
Amendment 467 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Financial support to a Member State’s plan should be possible in the form of a loan, subject to the conclusion of a loan agreement with the Commission, on the basis of a duly motivated request by the Member State concerned. Loans supporting the implementation of national recovery and resilience plans should be provided at maturities that reflect the longer-term nature of such spending. Those maturities may diverge from the maturities of the funds the Union borrows to finance the loans on capital markets. Therefore, it is necessary to provide for the possibility to derogate from the principle set out in Article 220(2) of the Financial Regulation, according to which maturities of loans for financial assistance should not be transformed. The repayment of loans should be made from new own resources of the European Union budget.
Amendment 482 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)
Recital 29 a (new)
(29a) Because of the symmetric impact over the Member States economies, the general escape clause of the EU fiscal framework under the Stability and Growth Pact should remain activated until at least the 31th December 2027 in order to allow Member States time and flexibility to recover.
Amendment 499 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) For the purpose of sound financial management, specific rules should be laid downa Delegated act should lay down specific rules for budget commitments, payments, suspension, cancellation and recovery of funds. To ensure predictability, it should be possible for Member States to submit requests for payments on a biannual basis. Payments should be made in instalments and be based on a positive assessment by the Commission of the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State. Suspension and cancellation of the financial contribution should be possible when the recovery and resilience plan has not been implemented in a satisfactory manner by the Member State. Appropriate contradictory procedures should be established to ensure that the decision by the Commission in relation to suspension, cancellation and recovery of amounts paid respects the right of Member States to provide observations.
Amendment 524 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) Pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the Interinstitutional Agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016, there is a need to evaluate the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens, in particular on Member States. These requirements, where appropriate, should include measurable indicators, as a basis for evaluating the effects of the instruments on the ground. A dedicated scoreboard, aligned on the social and macroeconomic scoreboards, should be set up to this effect.
Amendment 538 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37 a (new)
Recital 37 a (new)
(37a) The exceptional and temporary nature of the Facility to deliver the structural reforms and resilience and recovery plans in a short amount of time is the biggest challenge. The European Parliament must follow up closely the entire process and ensure the citizens of a democratic scrutiny. In order to achieve that, the Parliament could create a temporary special committee in charge to report on the implementation of the recovery and resilience plans.
Amendment 576 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Amendment 589 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green andprovide an integrated approach for the effective and uniform recovery of the Union and shall refer to the following European priority policy areas: - green transition, in the context of the Green Deal, of the updated Union's 2030 climate targets and the objective of EU climate neutrality by 2050, while respecting the "do no significant harm" principle; - digital transiformations, health, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, education and skills, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, and the stability of the financial systems. in the context of the Digital Agenda; - economic cohesion, productivity and competitiveness, in the context of the Industrial and SMEs Strategies; - social cohesion, in the context of the European Pillar of Social Rights; - institutional resilience, in view of increasing crisis-reaction capacity; - policies for the Next Generation, in the context of the European Skills Agenda, of the Youth Guarantee and Child Guarantee.
Amendment 640 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, supporting the reforms necessary for the accession to the euro area of the Member States who have committed to join , fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 663 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Annex IV or this Regulation provides non-binding guidance regarding reform and investment measures falling under the European policy areas referred in Article 3.
Amendment 676 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Support from the Facility shall not be a substitute for national expenditures and shall respect the principle of additionality, unless a Member States that can duly justify limited national transfers of expenditures in order to attain the European average of national expenditures in the education and research sectors.
Amendment 704 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In the 2025 Draft Budget of the EU, the Commission shall assess the expected amount of unused commitment appropriations and decommitment appropriations available for non- repayable support referred to in paragraph 1, point b of this Article. The expected amount of unused commitment appropriations and decommitment appropriations available for non-repayable support referred to in paragraph 1point b of this Article shall be enter into the EU budget as external assigned revenues in accordance with Article 21(5) of the Financial Regulation in the2025 Draft Budget of the EU.
Amendment 714 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Resources allocated to Member States under shared management may, at their request, be transferred to the Facility, with a maximum limit of 10% of the budgetary envelope of the Member State. The Commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with point (a) of Article 62(1) of the Financial Regulation. Those resources shall be used for the benefit of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 718 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
In addition to the financial envelope set out in Article 6(1), Member States may propose to allocate part of their Reform and Resilience Plan to the Technical Support Instrument. The amount allocated shall contribute to the achievement of reforms and investments in the European policy areas referred in Article 3, in particular those related to the institutional resilience. The amount allocated shall also contribute to increase the technical support for the preparation, implementation, revision and improvement of their Recovery and Resilience Plans. The amount allocated shall be implemented in accordance with the rules of the Funds to which the resources are transferred and for the benefit of the Member State concerned. The Commission shall implement those resources in accordance with point (a) of Article 62(1) of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 724 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
The Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be implemented by the Commission in direct management in accordance with the Financial Regulation. The European Court of Auditors, as per Article 287 (1) TFEU, shall examine the accounts of all revenue and expenditure of the Union, including those derived from the present Regulation.
Amendment 730 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Financing and investment operations shall fulfil both aspects of additionality as referred to point (b) of in Article 209(2) of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 740 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 747 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. In the event of occurrence of any of the cases referred to inThe Commission shall lift the suspension of commitments in the following cases: (a) where the excessive deficit procedure is held in abeyance in accordance with Article 9 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1467/9743 or the Council has decided in accordance with Article 1526(112) of the RegulaTFEU to abrogate the decision on the existence of an excessive deficit; (b) where the Council has endorsed the corrective action playing down common provisn submitted by the Member State concerned in accordance with Article 8(2) of Regulation(EU) No 1176/2011 or the excessive imbalance procedure is placed in a positions on the […], the Council shall, on a proposal from the Commission, adopt a decision by means of an implementing act to lift the suspension of the time period or of payments referred to in the previous paragraph. f abeyance in accordance with Article 10(5) of that Regulation or the Council has closed the excessive imbalance procedure in accordance with Article 11 of that Regulation; (c) where the Commission has concluded that a Member State has taken appropriate measures as referred to in Regulation (EC) No 332/2002; (d) where the Commission has concluded that the Member State concerned has taken appropriate measures to implement the adjustment programme referred to in Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No 472/2013 or the measures requested by a decision of the Council in accordance with Article 136(1) TFEU. After the suspension of commitments is lifted, the Commission shall re-budget the suspended commitments in accordance with Article [8] of Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) [ […] (MFF Regulation)].
Amendment 761 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9a Measures linking the Facility to the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law 1. In the event of generalised deficiency as regards the rule of law in a Member State affecting the principles of sound financial management or the protection of the financial interests of the Union, as defined in Article 3 of Regulation [.../....] on the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States, the Commission shall, adopt a decision by means of an implemented act to suspend the time period for the adoption of the decisions referred to in Articles 17(1) and 17(2) or to suspend payments under the Recovery and Resilience Facility. The decision to suspend payments referred to in paragraph 1 shall apply to payment applications submitted after the date of the decision to suspend. The suspension of the time period referred to in Article 17 shall apply from the day after the adoption of the decision referred to in paragraph 1. In case of suspension of payments, Article4(3) of Regulation [.../....] on the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States shall apply. 2. In the event of a positive assessment by the Commission in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation [.../....] on the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States, the Commission shall, adopt a decision by means of an implementing act to lift the suspension of the time period or of payments referred to in the previous paragraph. The relevant procedures or payments shall resume the day after the lifting of the suspension. 3. Where the European Semester and in particular the country-specific recommendations, identify challenges that require urgent reforms but the Member State in question makes inadequate use of the allocated funding or the Commission decided to suspend such funding because of unsatisfactory implementation of the recovery and resilience plans or in case of deficiency with regards to rule of law, regional and local level actions that contribute to addressing those challenges shall continue to benefit from the Facility.
Amendment 838 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4, Member States shall prepare national recovery and resilience plans. These plans shall set out the reform and investment agenda of the Member State concerned for the subsequent four years. The reforms agenda shall set out a comprehensive reform package. Recovery and resilience plans eligible for financing under this instrument shall comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent package.
Amendment 845 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Each Recovery and Resilience Plan shall be subject to the following horizontal requirements: - The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the principles EU Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025 and shall comprise key actions to achieve gender equality combined with measures for gender mainstreaming. - The recovery and resilience plan shall generate European added value. - Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, at least 37 % of the amount of each Recovery and Resilience Plan shall contribute to overall mainstreaming climate actions. At least 20% of the amount contributing to mainstreaming climate actions shall be used in the green transition pillar, contributing to the transition towards achieving the most recent Union’s 2030 climate targets and complying with the objective of EU climate neutrality by 2050. - Reflecting the priorities of the Digital Agenda and the necessity to accomplish a Digital Single Market which will increase the Union’s competitiveness at global level and it will also help make the Union more resilient, more innovative and strategically autonomous, at least 20% of the amount of each Recovery and Resilience Plan shall contribute to investing in digital technologies, infrastructure and processes. - Reflecting the future-oriented character of the Next Generation EU recovery instrument and acknowledging the importance of the Digital Skills Agenda, the Child Guarantee and the Youth Guarantee for preventing the young people of today from becoming a “lockdown generation”, at least 20% of the amount of each Recovery and Resilience Plan shall contribute to tackling the risk of long-lasting damage to young people’s labour market prospects and to their overall well-being through comprehensive employment, education and skills solutions and responses targeting young people. - The plans shall not run counter to the strategic and economic interests of the EU. In this respect, support shall not be provided to projects that are part of the strategic investment plans of third countries. - The funding of the plans shall not substitute recurring national budgetary expenditure and respect the principle of additionality of EU funding.
Amendment 883 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transitionthe European priority areas enlisted under Article 3. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition Fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the Union funds. __________________ 21Regulation (EU)2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action. 22 […]
Amendment 892 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the duty to respect and promote the values enshrined in Article 2 TEU.
Amendment 895 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. The recovery and resilience plans shall contribute to convergence and the reduction of regional disparities and in this sense Pan-European projects are particularly encouraged.
Amendment 921 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. A Member State wishing to receive support under the Facility shall establish a multilevel dialogue, in which municipalities, local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations, in particular youth organisations, and other relevant stakeholders and the general public are able actively to engage and discuss the preparation and the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plans. The draft plan shall be submitted to the attention of local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations, in particular youth organisations, and other relevant stakeholders and the general public for consultation at least 3months before the date of submission to the Commission and social partners will have at least 30 days to react in writing, in accordance with the principle of partnership.
Amendment 978 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) an explanation of how the recovery and resilience plan adheres to the minimum allocation set in Article 14(1) for the European priority areas listed in Article 3, namely: 37% of the allocated amount for mainstreaming climate objectives for achieving the most recent Union’s 2030 climate targets and complying with the objective of EU climate neutrality by 2050; at least 20% of the amount of the plan is allocated to the digital European priority area; and at least 20% of the amount of the plan is allocated to the Next Generation European priority area;
Amendment 1020 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point e
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point e
(e) the envisaged investment projects, and the related investment period, as well as the evaluation mechanism referred to in Article 23;
Amendment 1029 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
(fa) a justification of how the recovery and resilience plan meets the minimum allocation requirements set out in Article 4a;
Amendment 1036 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point i a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point i a (new)
(ia) Information on how the municipalities, local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations, including youth organisations, have been consulted, how their opinion was taken into account, and if the consulted actors wish so, provision of their written contribution;
Amendment 1038 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point i a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point i a (new)
(ia) a justification of how the reform commitments represent a comprehensive reform package;
Amendment 1041 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point j
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point j
(j) the arrangements for the effective monitoring and implementation of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State concerned, including the proposed milestones and targets, and the related indicators;
Amendment 1046 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k a (new)
(ka) an explanation of the Member State's plans, systems and concrete measures to prevent, detect and correct conflicts of interest, corruption and fraud when using the funds as derived from this Facility, including those aiming to avoid double funding from other EU programmes;
Amendment 1050 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k b (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k b (new)
(kb) a justification of how the recovery and resilience plan is expected to generate European added value;
Amendment 1051 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k c (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k c (new)
(kc) a justification of how the recovery and resilience plan will not substitute recurring national budgetary expenditure;
Amendment 1052 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k d (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k d (new)
(kd) a justification of how the recovery and resilience plan is consistent with the principles EU Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025;
Amendment 1060 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4
Article 15 – paragraph 4
4. In the preparation of proposals for their recovery and resilience plan, Member States may request the Commission to organise an exchange of good practices in order to allow the requesting Member States to benefit from the experience of other Member States. Member States may also request technical support under the Technical Support Instrument in accordance with the regulation thereof, without undermining the role of social partners and in full respect of national rules and practices concerning collective bargaining.
Amendment 1064 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. In order to ensure greater transparency and accountability, the competent committee of the European Parliament may invite Member States representatives responsible of the Recovery and Resilience Plans and, where appropriate, Independent Fiscal Institutions to appear before the committee to present the recovery and resilience plan. Relevant information shall be given priority, shall be made available by the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council simultaneously and on equal terms.
Amendment 1082 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall assess whether the recovery and resilience plan complies with the horizontal requirements set out in Article 14(1a): - whether the investment projects are part of the strategic investment plans of third countries, falling within the scope of the factors likely to affect security or public order to bet taken into account by Member States and the Commission under Article 4 of Regulation 2019/452; - whether the measures included in the recovery and resilience plan do not substitute recurring national budgetary expenditure and respect the principle of additionality of Union funding; - whether the recovery and resilience plan adheres to the minimum allocation set out in Article 14(1a); Where the recovery and resilience plan does not comply with the horizontal requirements enlisted above, the plan will not be considered eligible for funding. The Member State concerned may make a request for technical support as part of the Technical Support Instrument, in order to allow for a better preparation of the proposal in the subsequent cycles.
Amendment 1090 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The Commission shall assess the importeffectiveness, efficiency, relevance and coherence of the recovery and resilience plan and its contribution to the green and digital transitions, and for that purpose, shall take into account the following criteriaelements:
Amendment 1094 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a
Amendment 1108 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(a a) whether the recovery and resilience plan adheres to the minimum allocation set in Article 14(1) for the European priority areas listed in Article 3;
Amendment 1109 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(a a) Effectiveness:
Amendment 1111 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a b (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a b (new)
(a b) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to have a lasting impact on the Member State concerned;
Amendment 1112 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a c (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a c (new)
(a c) whether the arrangements proposed by the Member States concerned are expected to ensure an effective monitoring and implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the envisaged timetable, milestones and targets, and the related indicators;
Amendment 1113 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a e (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a e (new)
(a e) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to addressing the challenges resulting from them;
Amendment 1114 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a f (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a f (new)
(a f) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 1115 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b
Amendment 1133 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(b a) Efficiency:
Amendment 1136 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new)
(b b) whether the justification provided by the Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible and is commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and employment;
Amendment 1146 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point c
Amendment 1151 #
Amendment 1152 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new)
(c b) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester;
Amendment 1153 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d
Amendment 1172 #
Amendment 1173 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d b (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d b (new)
(d b) whether the recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and public investments projects that represent coherent actions;
Amendment 1175 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d c (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d c (new)
(d c) whether the reform commitments represent a comprehensive reform package;
Amendment 1176 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point e
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point e
Amendment 1186 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point f
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point f
Amendment 1190 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g
Amendment 1225 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within fourtwo months of the official submission of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State, by means of an implementing act. In the event that the Commission gives a positive assessment to a recovery and resilience plan, that decision shall set out the reforms and investment projects to be implemented by the Member State, including the milestones and targets, and the financial contribution allocated in accordance with Article 11.
Amendment 1239 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The financial contribution referred to in paragraph 1 shall be determined based on the assessment under the criteria set out in Article 16(3), as developed in Annex II, as well as on the basis of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State concerned, as assessed under the criteria set out in Article 16(3). The amount of financial contribution shall be set as follows:
Amendment 1241 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) where the recovery and resilience plan complies satisfactorily with the criteria set out in Article 16(3), and the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan is equal to, or higher than, the maximum financial contribution for that Member State referred to in Article 10, the financial contribution allocated to the Member State concerned shall be equal to the total amount of the maximum financial contribution referred to in Article 10, while taking into account that each grading of B entails a reduction of 5% of the maximum financial contribution;
Amendment 1246 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) where the recovery and resilience plan complies satisfactorily with the criteria set out in Article 16(3) with the maximum possible scores, and the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan is equal to, or higher than, the maximum financial contribution for that Member State referred to in Article 10, the financial contribution allocated to the Member State concerned shall be equal to the total amount of the maximum financial contribution referred to in Article 10;
Amendment 1249 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) where the recovery and resilience plan complies satisfactorily with the criteria set out in Article 16(3), and the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan is lower than the maximum financial contribution for that Member State referred to in Article 10, the financial contribution allocated to the Member State shall be equal to the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan, while taking into account that each grading of B entails a reduction of 5% of the maximum financial contribution;
Amendment 1254 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) where the recovery and resilience plan complies satisfactorily with the criteria set out in Article 16(3) with the maximum possible scores, and the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan is lower than the maximum financial contribution for that Member State referred to in Article 10, the financial contribution allocated to the Member State shall be equal to the total amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan;
Amendment 1255 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(b a) where the recovery and resilience plan complies satisfactorily with the criteria set out in Article 16(3) without the highest scores possible, the financial contribution allocated to the Member State as set out in either 17(3)(a) or 17(3)(b), which respectively depend on whether the estimated total costs are higher, equal or lower than the maximum financial contribution for the Member State referred to in Article 10, shall be reduced proportionally according to the grading criteria specified in Annex II.
Amendment 1315 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Where the recovery and resilience plan of a Member State was determined to be compliant satisfactorily as per Article 16(3) without the highest possible scores, the Member State concerned may make reasoned request to the Commission to amend or replace the decisions referred to in Article 17(3). To that effect, the Member State may propose a modified or a new recovery and resilience plan.
Amendment 1346 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Upon completion of the relevant agreed milestones and targets indicated in the recovery and resilience plan as approved in the implementing act of the Commission, the Member State concerned shall submit to the Commission a duly justified request for payment of the financial contribution and, where relevant, of the loan tranche. Such requests for payment may be submitted by the Member States to the Commission on a biannual basis. The Commission shall assess, within two months of receiving the request, the fulfilment of the following criteria: (1) whether the relevant milestones and targets set out in the decision referred to in Article 17(1) have been satisfactorily implemented. For the purpose of the assessment, the operational arrangement referred to in Article 17(6) shall also be taken into account. The Commission may be assisted by experts. (2) whether, after the establishment of this Facility, Member State has not repealed, in a way that circumvents the essence of the recommendation, previous reforms adopted following the guidance of the European Semester. (3) whether the recipients have fulfilled their obligation under Article 26(1).
Amendment 1362 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Where the Commission makes a positive assessment of the three criteria, it shall adopt a decision authorising the disbursement of the financial contribution in accordance with the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 1369 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Uncommitted funds shall be made available for Pan-European projects under the Multiannual Financial Framework that contribute to convergence and reduce regional disparities.
Amendment 1382 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. The Commission shall lay down, by means of a delegated act to be adopted before the approval of the recovery and resilience plans as per Article 17, specific rules on budget commitments, payments, suspension, cancellation and recovery of funds for the purpose of sound financial management. Respecting the right of Member States to provide observations, appropriate contradictory procedures shall be established should the Commission find that a recovery and resilience plan has not been implemented in a satisfactory manner. The Commission, in close cooperation with national competent authorities, OLAF, the EPPO and the European Court of Auditors, will ensure the financial interest of the Union, as derived from this Facility, is protected.
Amendment 1387 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 a (new)
Article 19 a (new)
Article 19 a Recovery and Resilience Dialogue 1. In order to enhance the dialogue between the Union institutions, in particular the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, and to ensure greater transparency and accountability, the competent committees of the European Parliament may invite representatives of the Council and its preparatory bodies, of the Commission, and, where appropriate, of the Eurogroup, to appear before it to discuss all measures taken pursuant to this Regulation and those adopted under Council Regulation XXX[EURI ]. 2. In order to ensure greater transparency and accountability, the competent committee(s)of the European Parliament may invite Member States representatives responsible of the recovery and resilience plan and, where appropriate, the national Independent Fiscal Institutions, to appear before the committees to present the recovery and resilience plan and the measures provided for and to be taken pursuant to this Regulation. 3. The Commission shall made available to the Council and the European Parliament, simultaneously, all information provided by the Member States relevant for the institutions to perform their mandates under this Regulation. Sensitive or confidential information may be transmitted subject to specific confidentiality obligations. 4. Information transmitted by the Commission to Council or any of its preparatory bodies in the context of this Regulation or its implementation shall simultaneously be made available to the European Parliament, subject to confidentiality arrangements if necessary. Relevant outcomes of discussions held in Council preparatory bodies shall be shared with the Parliament relevant committees.
Amendment 1396 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
The Member State concerned shall report on a quarterly basis within the European Semester process on the progress made in the achievement of the recovery and resilience plans, including the operational arrangement referred to in Article 17(6) and the recommendations of the technical support if the Member State requested it. To that effect, the quarterly reports of the Member States shall be appropriately reflected in the National Reform Programmes, which shall be used as a tool for reporting on progress towards completion of the recovery and resilience plans.
Amendment 1401 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Independent fiscal institutions, as defined by Council Directive 2011/85/EU, shall, on a biannual basis, complement and assess such reports focusing on the reliability of the information, data and forecasts provided, as well as the performance and the general progress made in the achievement of the recovery and resilience plans.
Amendment 1420 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 a (new)
Article 21 a (new)
Article 21 a Recovery and Resilience Scoreboard 1. The Commission shall establish a Recovery and Resilience Scoreboard, fully aligned with the Social and Macroeconomic Scoreboards, displaying the status of implementation of the agreed reforms through the recovery and resilience plans of each Member State. 2. The scoreboard shall include key indicators aligned with the indicators of the Social and Macroeconomic Scoreboard, such as social, economic and environmental indicators, that evaluate the progress registered by the Recovery and Resilience Plans in each of the six areas that define the scope of this Regulation. 3. The Scoreboard will indicate the degree of fulfilment of the relevant milestones of the recovery and resilience plans and the identified shortcomings in their implementation, as well as the recommendations of the Commission to address the respective shortcomings. 4. The Scoreboard will also summarise the main recommendations addressed to the Member States as regards their recovery and resilience plans and shall also formulate Medium- Term Social Objectives for each Member State. 5. The Scoreboard will serve as a basis of a permanent exchange of best practices between Member States which will materialise in the form of a structured dialogue organised on a regular basis. 6. The Scoreboard will be permanently updated and will be publicly available on the Commission’s website. It will indicate the status of payment claims, payments, suspensions and cancellations of financial contributions. 7. The Commission will present the scoreboard in a hearing organised by the competent committee of the Parliament.
Amendment 1428 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) ensure close cooperation between those responsible for implementation, control and supervision at Union, national and, where appropriate, regional levels to achieve the objectives of the instruments established under this Regulation.
Amendment 1429 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) ensure the publicity of funding opportunities for the private sector;
Amendment 1433 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. For such purposes, Member States shall: a) trace, collect and store information on the recipients of funding under this Facility; b) provide the Commission with the necessary information to assess payment requests as per Article 19, including audit reports, data on the final beneficiaries of the projects or investments, financial statements, impact assessments and any other relevant information. With regards to investment projects, Member States shall include a report conducted by an independent panel of experts evaluating each project's efficiency, efficacy, suitability and adequacy to the corresponding recovery and resilience plan; c) accompany each payment request with a signed and solemn declaration by the competent national authority confirming effective implementation in accordance with the principle of sound financial management and ensuring compliance with the relevant EU rules, in particular on avoidance of conflict of interest, fraud prevention and avoidance of corruption and double funding; d) impose the obligation to all final recipients of funds under the Facility to grant the Commission, OLAF, the EPPO and the Court of Auditors the necessary rights to carry out investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, in accordance with Article 129 (1) Regulation 2018/1046.
Amendment 1472 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(b a) details on the progress in the achievement of the milestones of the recovery and resilience plans as well on the complementarity of the plans with existing Union programmes.
Amendment 1477 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new)
(b b) a list of the ultimate beneficiaries of the funds from the Facility.
Amendment 1478 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3 – point b c (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 3 – point b c (new)
(b c) relevant details on the implementation of the Facility in the Member States, including detailed information on the amounts committed and paid to Member States, the status of implementation of the milestones agreed, as well as all relevant information to ensure full transparency and disclosure on the Facility.
Amendment 1505 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. The recipients of Union funding shall acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of the Union funding, in particular when promoting the actions and their results, by providing coherent, effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences, including the media, the social media and the public.
Amendment 1537 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
In accordance with Article 16(3), the Commission shall assess the importeffectiveness, efficiency, relevance and coherence of the recovery and resilience plans, and its contribution to the green and digital transitions, and for that purpose, it shall take into account the following criteriaelements:
Amendment 1544 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 1550 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) Effectiveness: whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to have a lasting impact on the Member State concerned;
Amendment 1551 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 1557 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) whether the arrangements proposed by the Member States concerned are expected to ensure an effective monitoring and implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the envisaged timetable, milestones and targets, and the related indicators.
Amendment 1558 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 1562 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to addressing the challenges resulting from them.
Amendment 1571 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point e
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) Efficiency: whether the justification provided by the Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible and is commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and employment;
Amendment 1576 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point f
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point f
Amendment 1579 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) Relevance: whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester;
Amendment 1580 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point g
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point g
Amendment 1587 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) Coherence: whether the recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and public investments projects that represent coherent actions;
Amendment 1588 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point g b (new)
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point g b (new)
(gb) whether the reform commitments represent a comprehensive reform package;
Amendment 1614 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 7
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 7
B – The recovery and resilience plan contributes to partially addressaddress more than half of the challenges identified in the CSRs, or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester and the plan represents a partially adequate response to the economic and social situation of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 1659 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part
Amendment 1671 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.6 b (new)
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.6 b (new)
2.6b. The Commission shall take into account the following elements for the assessment under this criterion: Scope - the proposal for reform commitments is aimed at addressing a set of interrelated challenges for the Member State (coverage); and - the proposal for reform commitments is aimed at addressing challenges that are crucial for the functioning of the economy of the Member State(relevance); Rating A – Coverage and relevance are high: reform commitments aim at addressing several challenges raised in the country specific recommendations B – Coverage and relevance are medium: reform commitments aim at addressing several challenges raised in relevant European Semester documents officially adopted by the Commission C – Coverage and relevance are low: none of the above
Amendment 1673 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.7 – introductory part
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.7 – introductory part
2.7 The arrangements proposed by the Member States concerned are expected to ensure effective monitoring and implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the proposed milestones and targets, and the related indicators
Amendment 1682 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
Amendment 1687 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 1691 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 1692 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – indent 1
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – indent 1
Amendment 1696 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
Amendment 1699 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 1703 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1
Amendment 1706 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 80 #
2020/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic and budgetary outlook for the years to come in the EU and in the world. In the Union, new priorities have emerged, linked with the crisis, specifically focussing on recovery and resilience. They require an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the economic and financial consequences for Member States as well to mitigate the social and economic fallouts. The current COVID-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps Member States to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. GSustainable growth enhancing reforms and sustainable public and private investments to address structural weaknesses of the economies and strengthen their resilience will therefore be essential to set the economies and societies back on a sustainable recovery path and, overcome the economic, social, heath and territorial divergences in the Union. and therefore prevent the gap from widening ever further between Member States;.
Amendment 99 #
2020/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Member States have increasingly taken up technical support under the SRSP in the past, therefore, through this Regulation, a technical support instrument should be established with a view to continuing to support Member States in the implementation of reforms as well to support the urgent implementation of the national recovery and resilience plans under the temporary Recovery and Resilience Facility.
Amendment 108 #
2020/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s growth strategy and the translation of the Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the technical support instrument will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 2530% of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives and 10% of the Union budget supporting biodiversity objectives. Relevant actions should be identified during the instrument’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. This should also tackle broader environmental and social challenges within the Union, including the protection of natural capital and the support to the circular economy and be in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Amendment 122 #
2020/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The general objective of the technical support instrument should be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by supporting Member States efforts to implement reforms necessary to achieve economic and social recovery, resilience and convergence. To that effect, it should support the strengthening of the institutional and administrative capacity of the Member States to implement Union law, in relation to challenges faced by institutions, governance, public administration, and economic and social sectors.
Amendment 132 #
2020/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The specific objectives of the technical support instrument should be to assist national authorities in their endeavours to design, develop and implement reforms, including through exchange of good practices, in particular by providing experts appropriate processes and methodologies and a more effective and efficient human resources management.
Amendment 160 #
2020/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) For the purposes of accountability, to guarantee the transparency and to ensure visibility of the Union action, subject to certain conditions that protect sensitive information, all the cooperation and support plans should be provided to the European Parliament and the Council and communication activities should be carried out by the Commission as appropriate. The Commission will publish on its website a complete and regularly updated list of the projects supported and for each of them the amount allocated;
Amendment 179 #
2020/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) In order to achieve a better evaluation of the Instrument, each time a Member State requests for technical support, an ex post evaluation per request should be made public by the national authorities unless the parts of which the disclosure would jeopardise public interests of the Member State. This will not only allow a better evaluation but will also ensure a better collaboration between the Commission and the national and local authorities.
Amendment 192 #
2020/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) technical support’ means measures that help Member States to carry out institutional, administrative, structural and growth- sustaining and resilience-enhancing reforms;
Amendment 205 #
2020/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
The general objective of the instrument shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by supporting Member States efforts to implement reforms necessary to achieve economic and social recovery, resilience and upward economic and social convergence, including the accession to the euro area of the Member States who have committed to join, and to support Member States’ efforts to strengthen their administrative capacity to implement Union law in relation to challenges faced by institutions, governance, public administration, and economic and social sectors.
Amendment 207 #
2020/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
The general objective of the instrument shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by supporting Member States efforts to implement reforms necessary to achieve economic and social recovery, resilience and upward economic and social convergence, and to support Member States’ efforts to strengthen their institutional and administrative capacity to implement Union law in relation to challenges faced by institutions, governance, public administration, and economic and social sectors.
Amendment 215 #
2020/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
To achieve the general objective set out in Article 3, the instrument shall have the specific objectives of assisting national authorities in improving their capacity to design, develop and implement reforms, including through exchange of good practices, in particular the exchange of experts, appropriate processes and methodologies and a more effective and efficient human resources management. Those specific objectives shall be pursued in close cooperation with the Member States concerned.
Amendment 233 #
2020/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) public financial and asset management, budget process, macro-fiscal framework, debt and cash management, expenditure and tax policy, tax compliance, aggressive tax planning, tax fraud and evasion, legal system and revenue administration and customs union;
Amendment 256 #
2020/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) education and training, labour market policies, including social dialogue, for the creation of jobs, up- and re-skilling, in particular digital skills, media literacy, active citizenship, the fight against poverty and, excessive income inequality and discrimination, gender equality, the promotion of social inclusion, adequate and inclusive social security and social welfare systems, accessible and affordable public health for all and healthcare systems, as well as cohesion, asylum, migration and border policies;
Amendment 262 #
2020/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) policies for implementing the digital and the green transitions, e- government solutions, e-procurement, connectivity, data access and governance, data protection, e-learning, use of Artificial Intelligence based solutions, the environmental pillar of sustainable development and environmental protection, climate action, mobility, promoting the circular economy, energy and resource efficiency, renewable energy sources, achieving energy diversification and ensuring energy security, and for the agricultural sector, soil and biodiversity protection, fisheries and the sustainable development of rural areas; and
Amendment 268 #
2020/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Amendment 271 #
2020/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point f b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point f b (new)
(fb) healthcare policies, including reforms to ensure a better resilience of healthcare systems, legal reforms to ensure a more equitable access to healthcare, as well as support in design, preparation and implementation of hospitals.
Amendment 278 #
2020/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The financial envelope for the instrument may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of the instrument and the achievement of its objectives, in particular studies, meetings of experts, information and communication actions, including corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, in so far as they are related to the objectives of this Regulation, expenses linked to IT networks focusing on information processing and exchange, including corporate information technology tools, and all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the Commission for the management of the instrument. Expenses may also cover the costs of other supporting activities such as quality control and monitoring of technical support projects on the ground, in particular by sending experts, and the costs of peer counselling and experts for the assessment and implementation of structural reforms.
Amendment 289 #
2020/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
(c) institutional, administrative or sectoral capacity building and related supporting actions at all governance levels, also contributing to the empowerment of civil society, including social partners, as appropriate,under the condition of a strong motivation for the added value to the purpose of the instrument and all the information concerning the organisation and the costs of these activities to be made public in order to ensure transparency and accountability in particular:
Amendment 318 #
2020/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point j
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point j
(j) any other relevant activity in support of the general and specific objectives set out in Articles 3 and 4, facilitating absorption capacity.
Amendment 340 #
2020/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) the prepardevelopment and implementation of recovery and resilience plans pursuant to Regulation (EU) No YYY/XX and the implementation thereof undertaken by Member States;
Amendment 343 #
2020/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management, and further to a dialogue with the Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency, breadth and depth of the problems identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned, analysis of socioeconomic indicators and institutional and general administrative capacity of the Member State.
Amendment 359 #
2020/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission may engage in communication activities to ensure the visibility of the Union funding for the support measures envisaged in the cooperation and support plans, including through joint communication activities with the national authorities concerned. The Commission will publish on its website a complete and regularly updated list of the projects supported and for each of them the amounts allocated: It will regularly inform the European Parliament Liaison Offices (EPLOs) and the Europa Experience centres of these projects in the Member States concerned.
Amendment 362 #
2020/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Actions financed under the instrument may receive support from other Union programmes, instruments or funds under the Union's budget provided that such support does not cover the same costs and this in order to help a good absorption capacity of funds by Member States.
Amendment 374 #
2020/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
6. In order to implement the technical support, the Commission shall adopt work programmes by way of implementingdelegated acts, and inform the European Parliament and the Council thereof.
Amendment 377 #
2020/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 7 – introductory part
7. To ensure timely availability of resources, a limited part of the work programme shall be reserved for special measures in the event of unforeseen and duly justified grounds of urgency requiring an immediate response, including a serious disturbance in the economy or significant circumstances seriously affecting the economic or, social or health conditions in a Member State going beyond its control.
Amendment 400 #
2020/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the instrument, its actions and its results. Financial resources allocated to the instrument shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in Articles 3 and 4. The Commission will publish on its website a complete and regularly updated list of the projects supported and for each of them the amount allocated. It will regularly inform the European Parliament Liaison Offices (EPLOs) and Europa Experience centres of these projects in the Members States concerned.
Amendment 119 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) In its communication of 20 October 2010 entitled ‘Solidarity in Health: Reducing Health Inequalities in the EU’, the Commission considered that there is a social gradient in health status in all the EU Member States. The World Health Organisation defines this social gradient as being the link between socioeconomic inequalities and inequalities in the areas of health and access to healthcare.
Amendment 120 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 b (new)
Recital 3 b (new)
(3b) Health inequalities are rooted in social inequalities in terms of living conditions and models of social behaviour linked to gender, race, educational standards, employment, income and the unequal distribution of access to medical assistance, sickness prevention and health promotion services. The programme should facilitate the establishment of a common set of health determinants to monitor health inequalities by age, sex, socio-economic status and geographic location and introduce a methodology for auditing the health situation in Member States with the aim of identifying and prioritising areas in need of improvement and increased fundings. In its annual implementation assessment report, the Commission should evaluate the effectiveness of measures to reduce health inequalities resulting from policies relating to the social, economic and environmental risk factors. Through the allocation of fundings to the relevant regional and local stakeholders, the Programme should support a ‘local care approach’ to provide integrated healthcare, accessible at local or regional level, enabling patients to be better supported in their own local and social environment. The programme could also facilitate partnerships between border regions in order to share the cost of infrastructure and personnel and reduce inequalities with regard to health, particularly in respect of access to state- of-the-art equipment. The programme should therefore be implemented in close links with EU cohesion policy and structural funds.
Amendment 127 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) On 11 March 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a global pandemic. That pandemic has caused an unprecedented worldwide health crisis with severe socio-economic consequences and human suffering, particularly affecting people with chronic conditions and hitting the most vulnerable, patients, women, carers and the elderly the hardest.
Amendment 130 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) According to the definition of the World Health Organisation (WHO), "Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." At this stage, the Union has not yet adopted a common definition of health. Following the COVID-19crisis. The Commission should propose a broader definition of the “public health” at European level.
Amendment 131 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 b (new)
Recital 5 b (new)
Amendment 140 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) While Member States are responsible for their health policies, they are expected to protect public health in a spirit of European solidarity8 . Experience from the ongoing COVID-19 crisis has demonstrated that there is a need for a further firm action at Union level to support cooperation and coordination among the Member States in order to improve the prevention and control of the spread of severe human diseases across borders, to develop and guarantee the availability and accessibility of products for the prevention and treatment of diseases, to combat other serious cross- border threats to health and to safeguard the health and well-being of people in the Union. __________________ 8 Communication to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Central Bank, the European Investment Bank and the Eurogroup on coordinated economic response to the COVID-19 outbreak, COM(2020)112 final of 13.03.220.
Amendment 149 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) While the Union´s action in the field of health is limited, the Union shall follow a coherent public health strategy in order face future worrying realities and health threats, such as pandemics and cross-border threats, including antimicrobial resistance and the health impacts of the climate crisis. The Union shall support Member States in reducing health inequalities and in achieving universal health coverage, addressing the challenges of an ageing population, of chronic diseases, or disease prevention, in promoting a healthy lifestyle, equal from a sex, gender and perspective to health and prevention services and preparing their health systems for emerging technologies.
Amendment 158 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) It is therefore appropriate to establish a new Programme for the Union's action in the field of public health, called EU4Health Programme ('the Programme') for the period 2021 -2027. In line with the goals of the Union action and its competences in the area of public health the Programme should place emphasis on actions in relation to which there are advantages and efficiency gains from collaboration and cooperation at Union level and actions with an impact on the internal market.
Amendment 161 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In accordance with Regulation [European Union Recovery Instrument] and within the limits of resources allocated therein, recovery and resilience measures under the Programme should be carried out to address the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 crisis and ensure that resilient and responsive healthcare and public health systems are in place in preparation for future pandemics and other cross- border health crises. Such additional resources should be used in such a way as to ensure compliance with the time limits provided for in Regulation [European Union Recovery Instrument].
Amendment 164 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Due to the serious nature of cross- border health threats, the Programme should support coordinated public health measures at Union level to address different aspects of such threats. With a view to strengthen the capability in the Union to prepare for, respond to and manage healthany future sanitary crisises, the Programme should provide support to the actions taken in the framework of the mechanisms and structures established under Decision No 1082/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council10 and other relevant mechanisms and structures established at Union level. Thise revision of Decision No 1082/2013/EU could includitiate strategic stockpiling of essential medical supplies, in addition to the reactive reserve created under RescEU during the Covid-19 pandemic, or capacity building in crisis response, preventive measures related to vaccination and immunisation, strengthened surveillance programmes. This revision could also introduce the creation of a European Health Response Mechanism to respond to all types of health crises (infectious, chemical, environmental, biological, food, nuclear), to strengthen operational coordination at European level and to monitor the constitution and the triggering of the strategic reserve of medicines and medical equipment and ensure its proper functioning. In this context the Programme should foster Union-wide and cross-sectoral crisis prevention, preparedness, surveillance, management and response capacity of actors at the Union, national, regional and local level, including contingency planning and preparedness exercises, in keeping with the “One Health” and “Health in all policies” approaches. It should facilitate the setting up of an integrated cross-cutting risk communication framework working in all phases of a health crisis - prevention, preparedness and response. __________________ 10Decision No 1082/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2013 on serious cross-border threats to health and repealing Decision No 2119/98/EC (OJ L 293, 5.11.2013, p. 1).
Amendment 170 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Due to the serious nature of cross- border health threats, the Programme should support coordinated public health measures at Union level to address different aspects of such threats. With a view to strengthen the capability in the Union to prepare for, respond to and manage health crisis the Programme should provide support to the actions taken in the framework of the mechanisms and structures established under Decision No 1082/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council10 and other relevant mechanisms and structures established at Union level. This could include strategic stockpiling of essential medical supplies in addition to the reactive reserve created under rescEU during the Covid-19 pandemic or capacity building in crisis response, preventive measures related to vaccination and immunisation, strengthened surveillance programmes. In this context the Programme should foster Union-wide and cross-sectoral crisis prevention, preparedness, surveillance, management and response capacity of actors at the Union, national, regional and local level, including contingency planning and preparedness exercises, in keeping with the “One Health” approach. It should facilitate the setting up of an integrated cross-cutting risk communication framework working in all phases of a health crisis - prevention, preparedness and response. __________________ 10Decision No 1082/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2013 on serious cross-border threats to health and repealing Decision No 2119/98/EC (OJ L 293, 5.11.2013, p. 1).
Amendment 183 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) As in the time of health crisis emergency health technology assessment as well as clinical trials can contribute to the rapid development of medical countermeasures the Programme should provide support to facilitate such actions. The Commission has adopted a proposal11 on Health Technology Assessment (HTA)TA to support cooperation on health technology assessment at Union level. The Council should adopt a common position and start the negotiations with the Parliament on this proposal. __________________ 11Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on health technology assessment and amending Directive 2011/24/EU, COM(2018) 51 final of 31.01. 2018.
Amendment 190 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) With a view to protect people in vulnerable situations, including those suffering from mental illnesses and chronic diseases, the Programme should also promote actions which address the collateral impacts of the health crisis on people belonging to such vulnerable groups. With a view to guaranteeing continued high standards of essential healthcare services, the Programme should, in particular in times of crisis and pandemics, encourage a transition to accessible and affordable telemedicine, at- home administration of medication and implementation of preventative and self- care plans, where possible and appropriate, while ensuring that access to healthcare and prevention services is provided to chronic patients and patients at risk.
Amendment 193 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) With a view to protect people in vulnerable situpopulations, including those suffering from mental illnesses andchildren, the elderly, pregnant women, people affected by a disability, patients with chronic diseases, the Programme should also promote actions which address the collateral impacts of the health crisis and medical products shortages on people belonging to such vulnerable groups.
Amendment 198 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted many challenges in ensuring the supply of medicines, medical devices as well as personal protective equipment needed in the Union during the pandemics. The Programme therefore should provide support to actions which foster the production, procurement and, management and distribution of crisis relevant products ensuring complementarity with other Union instruments. The Programme should promote the establishment of a specific Joint Action on the prevention of shortages of medical supply to allow the exchange of good practises between Member States and the development of common prevention measures. The Commission should also present a specific strategy for managing shortages of medicines and medical products in Europe in the framework of its Pharmaceutical Strategy.
Amendment 207 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In order to minimise the public health consequences of serious cross- border threats to health it should be possible for actions supported under the Programme to cover coordination of the activities which strengthen the interoperability and coherence of Member States’ health-systems through benchmarking, cooperation and exchange of best practices via an increased number of Joint Actions and ensure their capability to respond to health emergencies, that includes contingency planning, preparedness exercises and the upskilling of health care and public health staff and the establishment of mechanisms for the efficient monitoring and needs-driven distribution or allocation of goods and services needed in time of crisis.
Amendment 209 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) The COVID-19 crisis has revealed the important need for Member States to organize stress tests to assess the resilience of their national health systems to all types of crises. These tests must be carried out on the basis of precise evaluation criteria set by the European Commission. The results of these tests could determine the weaknesses of the national health systems and the areas to be the subject to specific financial support.
Amendment 210 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 b (new)
Recital 14 b (new)
(14b) The coordination between national health systems is essential to guarantee solidarity within the Union. Joint procurement, coordinated transfer of equipment, reserve and circulation of blood products and organs, transports of patients for cross-border care should be adequately anticipated.
Amendment 211 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 c (new)
Recital 14 c (new)
(14c) In addition to an increased budget, the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) and its instrument RescEU should be strengthened to ensure a truly common, coordinated and effective response at EU level.
Amendment 212 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 d (new)
Recital 14 d (new)
(14d) The Union should be able to rely on the mobilization of health professionals through the “European Medical Corps” created to enable quick medical assistance and public health expertise to all Member States.
Amendment 213 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 e (new)
Recital 14 e (new)
(14e) European health agencies, in particular the ECDC and the EMA should be granted strengthened competences, resources and personnel to allow them to better and quicker carry out their duties efficiently to the benefit of European citizens. To anticipate any types of crises, the Commission should also evaluate the needs of the other European health agencies such as EFSA, ECHA and EU- OSHA. A stronger coordination between European Agencies should be guaranteed by the Commission.
Amendment 214 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 f (new)
Recital 14 f (new)
(14f) The Programme should support the revision of ECDC’s mandate to extend its competencies to the chronical diseases, to elaborate mandatory guidances for Member States and to be able to coordinate laboratory research in times of health crises.
Amendment 215 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 g (new)
Recital 14 g (new)
(14g) The programme should also support the revision of the EMA’s mandate to extend its competencies on clinical trial’s coordination and management of the shortages of medicines. EMA could therefore meet any future challenges such as monitoring and responding to shortages in coordination with the Member States. In the long term, EMA should be able to make conditional marketing authorizations upon guarantees of supply and accessibility from manufacturers. The reinforcement of the EMA’s personnel should enable the Agency to carry out inspections of production sites established in third countries.
Amendment 216 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 h (new)
Recital 14 h (new)
(14h) In order to facilitate EU Joint Procurement procedures, the Commission could adopt a specific legislation to promote their use to buy vaccines and treatments, to guarantee the efficiency and the transparency of the process and to ensure an equal access to medicines, medical devices, protective equipment and other relevant health products. A part of the medical products purchased via the EU joint procurement procedure could constitute a European contingency reserve of medical products subjected to shortages.
Amendment 217 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 i (new)
Recital 14 i (new)
(14i) The establishment of a communication portal for the public would allow the Union to share validated information, send alerts to European citizens and fight against disinformation. It could include a wide range of information, prevention campaigns and youth education programs. This portal could also be used to promote, in cooperation with the ECDC, a strong immunization coverage at European level.
Amendment 218 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 j (new)
Recital 14 j (new)
(14j) A digital exchange platform, such as the COVID-19 Data Portal, could facilitate exchanges on epidemiological data, science-based practice recommendations to health professionals and hospitals, and the exact state of mobilizable capacities and medical products stocks.
Amendment 226 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Experience from the COVID-19 crisis has indicated that there is a general need for the support to structural transformation of and systemic reforms of health systems across the Union to improve their effectiveness, accessibility and resilience. In the context of such transformation and reforms, the Programme should promote, in synergy with the Digital Europe Programme, actions which advance digital transformation of health services and increase their interoperability, contribute to the increased capacity of health systems to foster disease prevention and health promotion, to provide new care models and to deliver integrated services, from the community and primary health care to the highly specialised services, based on people's needs and ensure an efficient public health workforce equipped with the right skills, including digital skills. The development of a European health data space and of a European Electronic Health Record would provide health care systems, researchers and public authorities with means to improve the accessibility, availability, affordability availability and quality of healthcare. Given the fundamental right to access to preventive healthcare and medical treatment enshrined in Article 35 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and in view to the common values and principles in European Union Health Systems as set out in the Council Conclusions of 2 June 200612 the Programme should support actions ensuring the universality and inclusivity of health care, meaning that no- one is barred access to health care, and those ensuring that patients’ rights, including on the privacy of their data, are duly respected. __________________ 12Council Conclusions on Common values and principles in European Union Health Systems (OJ C 146, 22.6.2006, p. 1).
Amendment 231 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) The programme should support innovations in the digitalization area that could bring concrete benefits to patients and healthcare professionals and provide cost-effective high-quality healthcare whilst reducing inequalities. Important steps could be taken in digital skills, both for healthcare professionals and patients training, especially in rural and sparsely populated areas.
Amendment 234 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 b (new)
Recital 15 b (new)
(15b) The programme should facilitate the reinforcement of e-health and m- health as well as the use of telemedicine and remote monitoring of patients, especially in times of sanitary crises.
Amendment 250 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Non-communicable diseases are a result of a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental and behavioural factors and commercial determinant of health. Such non- communicable diseases as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes, represent major causes of disability, ill-health, health- related retirement, and premature death in the Union, resulting in considerable social and economic impacts. To decrease the impact of non-communicable diseases on individuals and society in the Union and reach goal 3 of the Sustainable Development Goals, Target 3.4, to reduce premature mortality from non- communicable diseases by one third by 2030, it is key to provide an integrated response focusing on prevention across sectors and policy fields, promotion of a healthy lifestyle combined with efforts to strengthen health systems.
Amendment 257 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Non-communicable diseases are a result of a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental and behavioural factors. Such non- communicable diseases as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes, represent major causes of disability, ill-health, health- related retirement, and premature death in the Union, resulting in considerable affective, social and economic impacts. To decrease the impact of non-communicable diseases on individuals and society in the Union and reach goal 3 of the Sustainable Development Goals, Target 3.4, to reduce premature mortality from non- communicable diseases by one third by 2030, it is key to provide an integrated response focusing on prevention across sectors and policy fields, combined with efforts to strengthen health systems.
Amendment 262 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) The role of primary prevention and health promotion is key to address long term, common European challenges such as non-communicable and communicable diseases, ageing and cross- border health threats such as future pandemics, antimicrobial resistance. The Union can bring additional added-value to offer an overall public health strategy based on identified best practices and the European dimension of identified health challenges in the area of access to healthcare, health prevention and promotion in order to reduce health inequalities and health differences in Europe.
Amendment 275 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The Programme therefore should contribute to disease prevention throughout the lifetime of an individual and to health promotion by addressing health risk factors, such as the use of tobacco and related products and exposure to their emissions, the harmful use of alcohol, abuse and the consumption of illicit drugs. The Programme should also contribute to the reduction of drugs-related health damage, unhealthy dietary habits via the adoption of a mandatory harmonized nutrition label such as the Nutri-Score and physical inactivity, and exposure to environmental pollution, and foster supportive environments for healthy lifestyles in order to complement Member States action in these areas. The Programme should also therefore contribute to the objectives of the European Green Deal, the Farm to Fork Strategy and, the Biodiversity Strategy and Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability.
Amendment 281 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The Programme thereforeHealth promotion and health prevention are vastly more cost-efficient than treatment, both in terms of money and of quality-adjusted life years, therefore the program should contribute to disease prevention throughout the lifetime of an individual and to health promotion by addressing health risk factors, such as the use of tobacco and related products and exposure to their emissions, the harmful use of alcohol, and the consumption of illicit drugs. The Programme should also contribute to the reduction of drugs-related health damage, unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity, and exposure to environmental pollution, and foster supportive environments for healthy lifestyles in order to complement Member States action in these areas. The Programme should also therefore contribute to the objectives of the European Green Deal, the Farm to Fork Strategy and the Biodiversity Strategy.
Amendment 290 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) The Programme should continue supporting actions in the area of reducing and preventing alcohol related harm in the perspective of a revised EU alcohol strategy. Protecting children from alcohol commercial communication as well as product placement and sponsorship of alcohol brands, especially in the online environment, should be one of the Programme’s priorities.
Amendment 294 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 b (new)
Recital 18 b (new)
(18b) Vaccination prevents an estimated 2,5 million deaths each year worldwide and reduces disease-specific treatment costs. The introduction of large-scale protective vaccinations in Europe has significantly contributed to the eradication or decline of many infectious diseases. Nevertheless, the worrying phenomenon of vaccine hesitancy and the disinformation on vaccination should be addressed by the Programme to reassure European citizens.
Amendment 296 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Cancer is the second leading cause of mortality in the Member States after cardiovascular diseases. Cancer is caused by many factors in multiple stages and therefore requires a new prevention paradigm that addresses individual health determinants (genetic, lifestyle) and wider (populations) determinants related to occupational, environmental and social exposure factors; It is also one of non- communicable diseases that share common risk factors with others and the prevention and control of which would benefit the majority of citizens. Poor nutrition, physical inactivity, obesity, tobacco and alcohol are risk factors common to other chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and respiratory diseases, and therefore cancer prevention programmes should be conducted within the context of an integrated chronic disease prevention programme. In 2020 the Commission announced the ‘Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan’ which would cover the entire cyclevery key stage of the disease starting from prevention and early diagnosis to tre:prevention, diagnosis, treatment, life as a cancer survivor, reinsertion and palliative care. The programme should promote actions to improve cancer patmient and quality of life of patients and survivorss' rights including the return to work with a disability, the right to be forgotten, the access to preserved fertility and provide optimal relief during the end-of-life stage. The measures should benefit from the Programme and from Horizon Europe’s Mission on Cancer. which will work in close link.
Amendment 328 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) The programme should encompass a “Health in all policies” and “Health in all fundings” approaches in its implementation and evaluation. In the programme’s framework, the Commission should proceed to a systematic health impact assessment, built on cross-sectorial indicators, of all EU policies and fundings in order to evaluate their impact on improving health and well-being of our citizens.
Amendment 330 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 b (new)
Recital 20 b (new)
(20b) The programme should guarantee a strong involvement of the civil society (in particular patients' associations) and academics (in particular healthcare professionals' societies) to ensure a balanced representation and participation in achieving public health goals. European health organizations should contribute to the implementation and the evaluation of the programme.
Amendment 331 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 c (new)
Recital 20 c (new)
(20c) The evaluations of the last and current programmes should be taken into consideration in the framework of the Conference on the Future of Europe, which could come forward with clear proposals to strengthen the European Health Policy.
Amendment 335 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In accordance with Article 114 TFEU, a high level of health protection should be ensured in the legislation adopted by the Union for the establishment and the functioning of the internal market. On the basis of Article 114 TFEU and point (c) of Article 168(4) TFEU, a considerable body of Union acquis was developed which guarantees the high standards of quality and safety for medicinal products and medical devices. Given the rising healthcare demand, Member States’ healthcare systems face challenges in the availability and affordability of medicines and medical devices. To ensure a better public health protection as well as the safety and empowerment of patients in the Union, it is essential that patients and health systems have access to affordable high quality healthcare products and can fully benefit from them.
Amendment 336 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) The programme should contribute to the strengthening of the European Medicines Market to speed up equitable access to medicines, make care more affordable, maximize savings in national health budgets and avoid obstacles for generic and biosimilar use.
Amendment 344 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The Programme should therefore support actions to monitor and respond to shortages of medicines, medical devices, vaccines and diagnostic tools and other healthcare products and to ensure greater availability and affordability of those products while limiting the dependency of their supply chains on third countries. In particular, in order to address unmet medical needs, the Programme should provide support to clinical trials so as to speed up the development, authorisation and access to innovative and effective medicines, promote incentives to develop such medicinal products as antimicrobials and foster the digitial transformation of healthcare products and platforms for monitoring and collecting information on medicines. The full and rapid application of Regulation (EU) N° 536/ 2014 on clinical trials for medicinal products for human use should facilitate the launch of large clinical trials carried out in a harmonized and coordinated manner at European level.
Amendment 355 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The Programme should therefore support actions to monitor and to prevent shortages of medicines, medical devices and other healthcare products and to ensure greater availability and affordability of those products while limiting the dependency of their supply chains on third countries. In particular, in order to address unmet medical needs, the Programme should provide support to clinical trials so as to speed up the development, authorisation and access to innovative and effective medicines, promote incentives to develop such medicinal products as antimicrobials and foster the digitial transformation of healthcare products and platforms for monitoring and collecting information on medicines.
Amendment 358 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 a (new)
Recital 22 a (new)
(22a) In its Pharmaceutical Strategy, the Commission should introduce the revision of the orphan and paediatric legislation and of the Directive 2001/83/EC establishing a Community code relating to medicinal products for human use.
Amendment 360 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 b (new)
Recital 22 b (new)
(22b) To ensure effective controls and full transparency of the procedures used to determine the prices of medicines, the Commission should propose a revision of Directive 89/105/EEC on the transparency of measures regulating the price of medicinal products.
Amendment 361 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 c (new)
Recital 22 c (new)
(22c) To reduce its dependence on third countries for certain biological and medicinal products such as blood and plasma derived medicinal products, the Union should increase its capacity to collect and stockpile blood and plasma. To avoid the risk of shortages on those products, the Union should rapidly revise the Blood, Tissues and Cells legislations, Directive 2002/98/EC and Directive 2004/23/EC.
Amendment 365 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) As the optimal use of medicines and antimicrobials in particular yields benefits for individuals and health systems, the Programme should promote their prudent and efficient use. In line with the European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance14 , adopted in June 2017 following the request from Member States, and given the experience with the bacterial secondary infections related to COVID 19, it is essential that the Programme supports actions aimed at the prudent use of antimicrobials in humans, animals and crops, in the framework of an integrated policy on patient safety and prevention of medical errors. TheEU4health programme funding should be based on actions that are traceable, setting Union-wide reduction targets for antibiotics and medicine use, and support the research and development of new antibiotics __________________ 14Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament ‘A European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)’, COM(2017)0339 final of 29.6.2017.
Amendment 371 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
Recital 23 a (new)
(23a) According to WHO, 12.6 million people died as a result of living or working in an unhealthy environment in2012 – nearly 1 in 4 of total global deaths. Environmental pollution factors, such as air, water and soil pollution, chemical exposures, climate change, and ultraviolet radiation, contribute to more than 100 diseases and injuries.
Amendment 372 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 b (new)
Recital 23 b (new)
(23b) The Programme should promote and guarantee via its actions the environmental health of European citizens in the framework of the European Green Deal. The Union should adopt the WHO definition which describes environmental health as the inclusion of “ aspects of human health, such as the quality of life, which are determined by the physical, chemical, biological, social, psychosocial and aesthetic factors of our environment. It also concerns the policy and practices for the prevention, management and control of environmental factors likely to affect the health of present and future generations”.
Amendment 374 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Since environmentalthe pollution caused by human and veterinary pharmaceutical substances is an emerging environmental problem that can impact on public health, the Programme should foster measures to strengthen the assessment and appropriate management of environmental risks associated with the production, use and disposal of medicinal products, in line with the European Union Strategic Approach to Pharmaceuticals in the Environment15 . __________________ 15Communication of the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council and the European economic and Social Committee ‘European Union Strategic Approach to Pharmaceuticals in the Environment’, COM(2019)128 final of 11.03.2019.
Amendment 379 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The Union health legislation has an immediate impact on public health and safety, the lives of citizens, the efficiency and resilience of the health systems and the good functioning of the internal market. The regulatory framework for medical products and technologies (medicinal products, medical devices and substances of human origin), as well as for tobacco legislation, patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare and serious cross-border threats to health is essential to health protection in the Union. The Programme therefore should support the development, implementation and, enforcement and improvement of Union health legislation, adopt early and long-term evaluation criteria in order to assess its implementation and provide high quality, comparable and reliable data to underpin policymaking and monitoring.
Amendment 388 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) The ERNs, established pursuant to Directive 2011/24/EU of the European Parliament and the Council16 are virtual networks involving healthcare providers across Europe. They aim to facilitate discussion on complex or rare diseases and conditions that require highly specialised treatment, and concentrated knowledge and resources. As the Networks can improve the access to diagnosis and the provision of high-quality healthcare to patients with rare conditions and can be focal points for medical training and research and dissemination of information, the Programme should contribute to the upscaling of networking through the ERNs, and other transnational networks. It should consider the extension of ERNs beyond rare diseases to communicable and non- communicable diseases such as, supporting the creation of new ERNs to cover infectious diseases, complex pregnancies and complex mental health diseases and cancer and paediatric cancer. __________________ 16 Directive 2011/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2011 on the application of patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare (OJ L 88, 4.4.2011, p. 45).
Amendment 394 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) The ERNs, established pursuant to Directive 2011/24/EU of the European Parliament and the Council16 are virtual networks involving healthcare providers across Europe. They aim to facilitate discussion on complex or rare diseases and conditions that require highly specialised treatment, and concentrated knowledge and resources. As the Networks can improve the access to diagnosis and the provision of high-quality healthcare to patients with rare conditions and can be focal points for medical training and research and dissemination of information, the Programme should contribute to the upscaling of networking through the ERNs, and other transnational networks. It should consider the extension of ERNs beyond rare diseases to complex communicable and non- communicable diseases such as cancer and in the field of health crises management. __________________ 16 Directive 2011/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2011 on the application of patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare (OJ L 88, 4.4.2011, p. 45).
Amendment 396 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)
Recital 27 a (new)
(27a) The programme should support the EU-wide mobility of healthcare professionals, during both their education and professional careers through Erasmus + fundings, and of their particular role in improving knowledge and expertise on health threats. The programme should also facilitate the implementation of the Professional Qualifications Directive to ensure better mutual recognition of qualifications of health professionals within the Union.
Amendment 399 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 b (new)
Recital 27 b (new)
(27b) The programme should facilitate the coordination and pooling of European multicentre clinical trials and promote the research and training actions of future European universities networks.
Amendment 400 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 c (new)
Recital 27 c (new)
(27c) The programme should guarantee the sustainable funding of European research consortia on medicines, vaccines and biological tests designed for specific infectious and transmissible diseases.
Amendment 401 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 d (new)
Recital 27 d (new)
(27d) The Programme should take concrete actions against rare, complex and low-prevalence diseases. Early detection must be facilitated and projects such as “Rare 2030” encouraging with the objective to set up concrete and innovative policies for developing research and improving the lives of patients.
Amendment 402 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 e (new)
Recital 27 e (new)
(27e) The programme should facilitate the revision of the EU-OSHA’s mandate to promote healthy and safe workplaces across the Union and to support the Agency’s activities and analysis on occupational safety and health. The Commission should propose a new EU Strategic Framework on Occupational Safety and Health for the period 2021 – 2027 and continue updating the directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to carcinogens or mutagens at work. The programme should also support actions to facilitate people’s return to the workplace after long-term sick leave and to better include people who are chronically sick or have a disability in the workforce.
Amendment 403 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 f (new)
Recital 27 f (new)
(27f) The programme should effectively guarantee safe and timely access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), goods (e.g. medicines, contraceptives) and services (e.g. sex education, safe abortions).
Amendment 405 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) In order to optimise the added value and impact from investments funded wholly or in part through the budget of the Union, synergies should be sought in particular between the Programme for the Union's action in the field of health and other Union programmes, including those under shared-management and the Union Agencies. To maximise those synergies, key enabling mechanisms should be ensured, including cumulative funding in an action from the Programme for the Union's action in the field of health and another Union programme, as long as such cumulative funding does not exceed the total eligible costs of the action. For that purpose, this Regulation should set out appropriate rules, in particular on the possibility to declare the same cost or expenditure on a pro-rata basis to Programme for the Union's action in the field of health and another Union programme guaranteeing detailed and transparent reporting.
Amendment 406 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) In order to optimise the added value and impact from investments funded wholly or in part through the budget of the Union, synergies should be sought in particular between the Programme for the Union's action in the field of health and other Union programmes, including those under shared-management and the EU agencies. To maximise those synergies and avoid duplications, key enabling mechanisms should be ensured, including cumulative funding in an action from the Programme for the Union's action in the field of health and another Union programme, as long as such cumulative funding does not exceed the total eligible costs of the action. For that purpose, this Regulation should set out appropriate rules, in particular on the possibility to declare the same cost or expenditure on a pro-rata basis to Programme for the Union's action in the field of health and another Union programme.
Amendment 410 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) Given the common agreed values of solidarity towards equitable and universal coverage of quality health services as a basis for the Union’s policies in this area and that the Union has a central role to play in accelerating progress on global health challenges19 , the Programme should, in synergy and complementarity with other relevant Union programmes, support the Union’s contribution to international and global health initiatives with a view to improve health, address inequalities and increase protection against global health threats. __________________ 19Council conclusions on the EU role in Global Health, 3011th Foreign Affairs Council meeting, Brussels, 10 May 2010.
Amendment 413 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) Cooperation with third countries should be strengthened on the exchange of knowledge and best practices in health systems preparedness and response. The programme should help building a strong and effective partnership between the Union and Africa and prioritise health systems strengthening, universal access to health services and global health research and development in the framework of the EU-Africa Strategy.
Amendment 414 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39 a (new)
Recital 39 a (new)
(39a) The preamble to the Paris Agreement acknowledges the “right to health” as a key right; the article 4(1)(f) of the UNFCCC states that all Parties thereto should employ “appropriate methods, for example impacts assessments, formulated and determined nationally with a view to minimising adverse effects on the economy, on public health and on the quality of the environment, of projects or measures undertaken by them to mitigate or adapt climate change".
Amendment 415 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39 b (new)
Recital 39 b (new)
(39b) According to the WHO, climate change affects the social and environmental determinants of health- clean air, safe drinking water, sufficient food and secure shelter-and that 250 000 additional deaths, from malnutrition, maladria, diarrhoea and heat stress, are expected every year between 2030 and 2050, with extreme high air temperatures contributing directly to deaths particularly amongst the elderly and vulnerable individuals. Through flood, heatwaves, drought and fires, climate change has a considerable impact on human health, including under nutrition, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, and vector-borne infections.
Amendment 418 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Programme will contribute to mainstream climate action in the Union's policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 2530 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of its mid-term evaluation.
Amendment 425 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) ‘health crisis’ means any crisis or serious incident arising from a threat of human, animal, plant, food or, environment, biological, chemical and nuclear origin and a threat of unknown origin, having a health dimension and which requires urgent and coordinated action by authorities;
Amendment 428 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘crisis relevant products’ means products and substances necessary, in the context of a health crisis, to prevent, diagnose or treat a disease and its consequences, included but not limited to: medicinal products - including vaccines - and their intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients and raw materials; bloods products and organs; medical devices; hospital and medical equipment (such as ventilators, protective clothing and equipment, diagnostic materials and tools); personal protective equipment; disinfectants and their intermediary products and raw materials necessary for their production);
Amendment 432 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
(5a) “Environmental health” means aspects of human health, such as the quality of life, which are determined by the physical, chemical, biological, social, psychosocial and aesthetic factors of our environment;
Amendment 435 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
(10a) ‘Commercial determinant of health’ means strategies and approaches used by the private sector to promote products and choices that are detrimental to health;
Amendment 442 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The Programme shall pursue the following general objectives, in keeping with the “One Health” and “Health in all policies” approaches where relevant:
Amendment 452 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) support health promotion and prevention, reduce health inequalities, improve physical and mental health and protect people in the Union from serious cross-border threats to health;
Amendment 457 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) protect people in the Union from any serious cross-border threats to health;
Amendment 465 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) improvrestore pharmaceutical independence of the Union to improve ensure the availability in the Union of medicines, vaccines and diagnostic tools, medical devices and other crisis relevant products, contribute to their affordability, and support innovation via the Pharmaceutical Strategy;
Amendment 480 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) strengthen health systems and the healthcare workforce, including by digital transformation harmonized education and training and by increased integrated and coordinated work among the Member States, sustained implementation of best practice and data sharing, to increase the general level of public health.
Amendment 482 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) strengthen health systems and the healthcare workforce, including by digital transformation and by increased integrated and coordinated work among the Member States, sustained implementation of best practice and data sharing, to ensure interoperablity of their actions and increase the general level of public health.
Amendment 485 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
(3a) reduce health inequalities between Member States and within Member States while taking into account the “health in all policies” approach;
Amendment 493 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new)
(3b) provide integrated healthcare, accessible at local or regional level, enabling patients to be better supported in their own local and social environment;
Amendment 495 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The general objectives referred to in Article 3 shall be pursued through the following specific objectives, in keeping with the “One Health” and “Health in all policies” approaches where relevant:
Amendment 503 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) strengthen the capability of the Union for prevention, preparedness and response to serious cross-border threats to health, and the management of health crises, including through organization of stress tests, coordination, provision and deployment of emergency health care capacity, data gathering and surveillance;
Amendment 506 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
(1a) Support the strengthening of the competences and resources of the European health agencies namely the ECDC and the EMA, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and EU- OSHA;
Amendment 513 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
(1a) The objectives of Article 4 shall be delivered in a consistent and transparent way and in a manner that is coordinated with the actions of other Union programmes and agencies.
Amendment 517 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) ensure the availability in the Union of reserves or stockpiles of crisis relevant products, and a reserve of medical, healthcare and support staff to be mobilised in case of a crisis such as the European Medical Corps;
Amendment 523 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) strengthen the European Medicines Market and support actions to ensure appropriate availability, accessibility and affordability of crisis relevant products and other necessary health supplies via a strengthened EU joint procurements on treatments and vaccines;
Amendment 535 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) strengthen the effectiveness, accessibility, sustainability and resilience of health systems, including by supporting digital transformation, the uptake of digital tools and services, systemic reforms, implementation of new care models and universal health coverage, and addressreduce inequalities in health;
Amendment 542 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
(4a) support the development and implementation of a European Electronic Health Record;
Amendment 550 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) support actions aimed at strengthening health system’s ability to foster disease prevention and health promotion, patient rights and cross-border healthcare, and promote the excellence of medical and healthcare professionals, their education, training and mobility;
Amendment 551 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) support actions aimed at addressing health inequality, strengthening health system’s ability to foster disease prevention and health promotion, patient rights and cross-border healthcare, and promote the excellence of medical and healthcare professionals;
Amendment 557 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) support action for the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, surveillance, prevention, early diagnosis and treatment and care of non-communicable diseases, and notably of cancer and cardio-vascular diseases by providing a European strategic Chronic disease framework to support Member States action addressing the commercial determinants of health;
Amendment 575 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
(6a) address the unmet needs of children and adolescents with cancer, and of survivors, through dedicated programmes and plans on Paediatric Cancer, fostering research and access to novel treatment;
Amendment 583 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) support the development, implementation and, enforcement and when necessary the revision of Union health legislation and provide high-quality, comparable and reliable data to underpin policy making and monitoring, and promote the use of health impact assessments of relevant policies to evaluate their impacts on European citizen’s health and well-being;
Amendment 587 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
(8a) ensure healthy and safe workplaces across the Union and to support EU-OSHA’s activities and analysis on occupational safety and health.
Amendment 592 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) support integrated work among Member States, and in particular their health systems, including the implementation of high-impact prevention practices, and scaling up networking through the European Reference Networks through their extension beyond rare diseases to complex to communicable and non-communicable diseases and other transnational networks;
Amendment 602 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
(9a) support the creation of excellence networks in the field of communicable and non-communicable diseases;
Amendment 624 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 3 a (new)
A reliable and efficient mechanism shall be created in order to avoid any duplication of funding and to ensure synergies between the different Union programmes and policies that are pursuing health objectives. All the data on funding operations and actions financed under different Union programmes and funds shall be centralised under this mechanism. It shall follow the principles of transparency and accountability and shall allow better monitoring and evaluation of actions pursuing health objectives.
Amendment 628 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) any legal entity created under Union law or any international organisation such as public authorities, public sector bodies, health establishments, research institutes, universities and higher education establishments, patient associations etc.;
Amendment 643 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall consult the health authorities of the Member States in the Steering Group on Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Management of Non-Communicable Diseases, the Union agencies, the external independent experts on the work planrogrammes established for the Programme and its priorities and strategic orientations and its implementation.
Amendment 644 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall consult the health authorities of the Member States in the Steering Group on Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Management of Non-Communicable Diseases on the work plan, the EU agencies on the annual work programmes established for the Programme and its priorities and strategic orientations and its implementation.
Amendment 649 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. Indicators to report on progresassess the implementation of the actions of the Programme towards the achievement of the general and specific objectives set out in Articles 3 and 4 are set out in Annex II.
Amendment 655 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2
2. The interim evaluation of the Programme shall be performed and submitted to the European Parliament and to the Council once there is sufficient information available about their implementation, but not later than four years after the start of the implementation.
Amendment 656 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3
Article 20 – paragraph 3
3. At the end of the implementation period, but no later than four years after the end of the period specified in Article 1, a final evaluation shall be carried out by the Commission and submitted to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 657 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4
Article 20 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall publish and communicate the conclusions of the evaluations accompanied by its observations, and shall present them to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions.
Amendment 658 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point a – point ii
Annex I – point a – point ii
(ii) Critical health infrastructure relevant in the context of health crises, tools, structures, processes, production, storage and laboratory capacity, including tools for surveillance, modelling, forecast, prevention and management of outbreaks., in particular with investments in the least resilient national health systems;
Amendment 660 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point a – point ii
Annex I – point a – point ii
(ii) Critical health infrastructure relevant in the context of health crises, tools, mechanisms, structures, processes, production and laboratory capacity, including tools for surveillance, modelling, forecast, prevention and management of outbreaks.
Amendment 665 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point a – point ii a (new)
Annex I – point a – point ii a (new)
(iia) Support the building of hospitals in the less developed regions of the Union; the EU4Health Programme should participate in synergy and complementarity with the funds from the cohesion policy;
Amendment 667 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point a – point ii b (new)
Annex I – point a – point ii b (new)
(iib) Strengthening EU institutions, notably EMA and ECDC, to play a bigger role in managing response to cross-border heath crises and preventing medicine and medical devices shortages.
Amendment 670 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point b
Annex I – point b
(b) Transfer, adaptation and roll-out of best practices and innovative solutions with established Union level added-value between Member States, and country- specific tailor made support to countries, or groups of countries or regions, with the highest needs, through the funding of specific projects including twinning, expert advice and peer support.
Amendment 702 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point d – introductory part
Annex I – point d – introductory part
(d) Development and implementation of Union health legislation and action, for the protection and promotion of health, in particular through support to:
Amendment 712 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point d – point i
Annex I – point d – point i
(i) Implementation, enforcement, monitoring and improvement of Union health legislation and action; and technical support to the implementation of legal requirements;
Amendment 713 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point d – point i a (new)
Annex I – point d – point i a (new)
(ia) Strengthening of European Health agencies namely the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control Centre(ECDC), the European Medicines Agency (EMA), the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and European Agency for Safety and Health at Work(EU-OSHA).
Amendment 726 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point d – point viii
Annex I – point d – point viii
(viii) Networking by non-governmental organisations and their involvement in projects covered by the Programme and the evaluation of the implementation of the programme;
Amendment 727 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point d – point ix
Annex I – point d – point ix
(ix) Collaboration with third countries on the areas covered by the Programme especially with African countries in the framework of the EU- Africa Strategy;
Amendment 730 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point d – point x
Annex I – point d – point x
(x) National contact points providing guidance, information and assistance related the promotion and the implementation of Union health legislation and of the Programme;.
Amendment 731 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point d – point xi
Annex I – point d – point xi
(xi) Stakeholders in view of transnational and regional cooperation.
Amendment 742 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point e – point i
Annex I – point e – point i
(i) Establishment and support of a mechanism to develop, procure and manage crisis relevant productsof a European Health Response Mechanism (EHRM) to respond to all types of health crises (infectious, chemical, environmental, biological, food, nuclear) and to strengthen operational coordination at European level;
Amendment 743 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point e – point i
Annex I – point e – point i
(i) Establishment and support of a mechanism to develop, procure and, manage and secure crisis relevant products;
Amendment 744 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point e – point i a (new)
Annex I – point e – point i a (new)
(ia) Establishment of an EU contingency reserve of medicines of major therapeutic interest and medical equipment to be triggered and monitored by the European Health Reaction Mechanism(EHRM);
Amendment 777 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point f – point vii
Annex I – point f – point vii
(vii) Establishment and operation of a mechanism for cross-sectorial One-Health coordinationand Health in all policies coordination via a systematic health impact assessment, built on cross-sectorial indicators, of all EU policies and funding to evaluate their impact on improving health and well- being of our citizens.
Amendment 797 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point ii
Annex I – point g – point ii
(ii) TrainingHarmonize and standardise training and educational programmes for medical and healthcare staff, and programmes for temporary exchanges of staff, with the aim to better match health workers skills with the needs of the health system;
Amendment 799 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point ii
Annex I – point g – point ii
(ii) Training and mobility programmes for medical and healthcare staff, and programmes for temporary exchanges of staff;
Amendment 828 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point xi a (new)
Annex I – point g – point xi a (new)
(xi a) Support Member States in the revision of their rare disease national plans to enact the necessary financial and organisational arrangements to integrate effectively ERNs system into national health systems;
Amendment 831 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point xiii a (new)
Annex I – point g – point xiii a (new)
(xiiia) Support cooperation and coordination between Member States for the creation of a European Network for Hospitals Excellence, improving the cross-border treatment for rare diseases and increasing access to treatment for all Union citizens;
Amendment 882 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point h – point v a (new)
Annex I – point h – point v a (new)
(va) Support implementing policies, national programmes and guidelines to overcome inequalities in access to essential therapies and medicines, supportive and palliative care of paediatric cancers across Europe, including availability and affordability of such healthcare and service;
Amendment 903 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point h – point ix
Annex I – point h – point ix
(ix) Support to the implementation of the Union’s tobacco control policy and legislaother related legislation in the area of prevention and health promotion;
Amendment 905 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point h – point ix a (new)
Annex I – point h – point ix a (new)
(ixa) Support actions in the area of reducing and preventing alcohol abuse in the perspective of a revised EU alcohol strategy;
Amendment 928 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point ii
Annex I – point i – point ii
(ii) Support actions to fight vaccine hesitancy and disinformation;
Amendment 932 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point ii a (new)
Annex I – point i – point ii a (new)
(iia) Establish of a EU vaccination card;
Amendment 936 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point iii
Annex I – point i – point iii
(iii) Support clinical trials to speed up the development, authorisation and access to innovative, safe and effective medicines and vaccines; support publication of all clinical reports (including CSRs) on the day of marketing authorisation;
Amendment 968 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point viii
Annex I – point i – point viii
(viii) Action to strengthen the environmental risk assessment of pollution factors, such as air, water and soil pollution, chemical exposures, climate change, ultraviolet radiation and pharmaceuticals;
Amendment 976 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point ix
Annex I – point i – point ix
(ix) Action to promote the prudent use and disposal of antimicrobials, setting up traceable targets for reduction in antibiotics use;
Amendment 1001 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point j – point iii
Annex I – point j – point iii
(iii) Support the deployment, standardization and interoperability of digital tools and infrastructures within and between Member States and with Union Institutions and bodies; develop appropriate governance structures and sustainable, interoperable Union health information systems, as part of the European Health Data Space and strengthen citizens’ access to and control over their health data;
Amendment 1025 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 a (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 a (new)
1a. Number of Member States that implemented the European Electronic Health Record, while providing stronger guarantees for personal data protection
Amendment 1069 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 7 a (new)
Annex II – part B – point 7 a (new)
7a. Ratio of palliative care admissions and outcome result for cancer and paediatric cancer
Amendment 1079 #
Amendment 1082 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 9
Annex II – part B – point 9
9. Number of shortages of medicines in the single point of contact networkMember States
Amendment 22 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) An additional exceptional amount of EUR 58 272 800 000 (in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the Structural Funds under the Investment for growth and jobs goal, for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022 should be made available to support Member States and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic or preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy, with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. Resources for 2020 stem from an increase of EUR 5 billion in commitment appropriations in the resources available for economic, social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 stem from the European Union Recovery Instrument. Part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission. The Commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each Member State on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning Member States’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. The allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. In order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis, the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 October 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche of the additional resources.
Amendment 27 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) In the context of economic recovery from the crisis provoked by COVID 19, economically disadvantaged local areas, particularly in rural areas, face serious difficulty in implementing the EU funds. It is therefore essential that the Commission provides technical and administrative assistance to the areas that have been most severely hit by the crisis, so as to ensure that the implementation of the EU financing under REACT-EU is done both efficiently and effectively. Such assistance will also serve as a safeguard preventing the involvement of domestic political factors in the performance of cohesion policy.
Amendment 29 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Horizontal financial rules adopted by the European Parliament and the Council on the basis of Article 322 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union apply to this Regulation. These rules are laid down in the Financial Regulation and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget through grants, procurement, prizes, indirect implementation, and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. Rules adopted on the basis of Article 322 TFEU also concern the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States, as the respect for the rule of law is an essential precondition for sound financial management and effective EU funding. Furthermore, the flexibility of spending of the allocations under REACT-EU demands specific spending control that goes beyond the self-assessment by the Member States and needs therefore to be subjected to the oversight by the Commission, OLAF, EPPO and the Court of Auditors.
Amendment 32 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In order to allow maximum flexibility to Member States for tailoring crisis repair actions in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic or preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy, allocations should be established by the Commission at Member StateNUTS-2 regional level. Furthermore, the possibility for using any additional resources to support aid for the most deprived should also be provided for. In addition, it is necessary to establish ceilingsallow flexibility concerning the allocation to technical assistance at the initiative of the Member States while also allowing maximum flexibility to the Member States as to its allocation within operational programmes supported by the ERDF or the ESF. It should be clarified that there is no need to respect the ESF minimum share for the additional resources. Taking account of the expected quick spending of the additional resources, the commitments linked to those additional resources should only be decommitted at the closure of the operational programmes.
Amendment 34 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to complement the actions already available under the scope of support of the ERDF, as extended by Regulations (EU) 2020/460 and (EU) 2020/558 of the European Parliament and of the Council5 , Member States should continue to be allowed to use the additional resources primarily for investments in products and services for health services, for providing support in the form of working capital or investment support to SMEs, in operations contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy, infrastructure providing basic services to citizens or economic support measures for those regions most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. Technical assistancend administrative assistance in the implementation process should also be supported. It is appropriate that the additional resources are focused exclusively under the new thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”, which should also constitute a single investment priority, to allow for simplified programming and implementation of the additional resources. _________________ 5 Regulation (EU) 2020/460 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 March 2020 amending Regulations (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013 and (EU) No 508/2014 as regards specific measures to mobilise investments in the healthcare systems of Member States and in other sectors of their economies in response to the COVID-19 outbreak (Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative) (OJ L99, 31.3.2020, p. 5); Regulation (EU) 2020/558 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2020 amending Regulations (EU) No 1301/2013 and (EU) No 1303/2013 as regards specific measures to provide exceptional flexibility for the use of the European Structural and Investments Funds in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, (OJ L 130, 23.4.2020, p. 1).
Amendment 35 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to complement the actions already available under the scope of support of the ERDF, as extended by Regulations (EU) 2020/460 and (EU) 2020/558 of the European Parliament and of the Council5 , Member States should continue to be allowed to use the additional resources primarily for investments in products and services for health services, for providing support in the form of working capital or investment support to SMEs, in operations contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy, infrastructure providing basic services to citizens or economic support measures for those regions most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. Technical assistancend administrative assistance in the implementation process should also be supported. It is appropriate that the additional resources are focused exclusively under the new thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”, which should also constitute a single investment priority, to allow for simplified programming and implementation of the additional resources. _________________ 5 Regulation (EU) 2020/460 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 March 2020 amending Regulations (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013 and (EU) No 508/2014 as regards specific measures to mobilise investments in the healthcare systems of Member States and in other sectors of their economies in response to the COVID-19 outbreak (Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative) (OJ L99, 31.3.2020, p. 5); Regulation (EU) 2020/558 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2020 amending Regulations (EU) No 1301/2013 and (EU) No 1303/2013 as regards specific measures to provide exceptional flexibility for the use of the European Structural and Investments Funds in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, (OJ L 130, 23.4.2020, p. 1).
Amendment 44 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Member States should have the flexibility to allocate the additional resources to new dedicated operational programmes or new priority axes within existing programmes following the consultation with regional and local authorities. In order to allow quick implementation, only already designated authorities of existing operational programmes supported by the ERDF, the ESF, or the Cohesion Fund are allowed to be identified for new dedicated operational programmes. An ex ante evaluation by the Member States should not be required and the elements required for the submission of the operational programme to the Commission’s approval should be limited.
Amendment 48 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In order to enable Member States to deploy the additional resources for crisis repair quickly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy within the current programming period, it is justified to exempt, on an exceptional basis, Member States from the need to comply with ex ante conditionalities and requirements on the performance reserve and application of the performance framework, on thematic concentration, also in relation to the thresholds established for sustainable urban development for the ERDF, and requirements on preparation of a communication strategy for the additional resources. It is nevertheless necessary that Member States carry out at least one evaluation by 31 December 2024 to assess the effectiveness, efficiency and impact of the additional resources as well as how they contributed to achieving the goals of the new dedicated thematic objective. To facilitate the availability of comparable information at Union level, Member States are encouraged to make use of the programme-specific indicators made available by the Commission. In addition, wWhile carrying out their responsibilities linked to information, communication and visibility, Member States and managing authorities should enhance the visibility of the exceptional measures and resources introduced by the Union, in particular by ensuring that potential beneficiaries, beneficiaries, participants, final recipients of financial instruments and the general public are aware of the existence, volume and additional support stemming from the additional resources.
Amendment 53 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) With a view to allow the targeting of these additional resources to the geographic areas where they are most needed, as an exceptional measure and without prejudice to the general rules for allocating Structural Funds resources, the additional resources allocated to the ERDF and the ESF are not to be broken down per category of region. However, Member States are expected to take into account the different regional needs and development levels in order to ensure that focus is maintained on less developed regions, in accordance with the objectives of economic, social and territorial cohesion set out in Article 173 TFEU. Member States should also involve local and regional authorities, as well as relevant bodies representing civil society, in accordance with the partnership principles. In its assessment of the REACT-EU implementation, the Commission will evaluate the level of coordination between national authorities and local and regional authorities in defining the scope and the amount of assistance requested under REACT-EU.
Amendment 59 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 a – paragraph 2
Article 92 a – paragraph 2
These additional resources for 2021 and 2022 shall constitute external assigned revenues in accordance with Article 21(5) of the Financial Regulation. Based on the statistics and future developments related to recovery from the economic crisis provoked by COVID-19, the decision can be taken to prolong the flexibility measures under REACT-EU to the years 2023 and 2024.
Amendment 64 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
— 2021: EUR 42 43410 820 400 000;
Amendment 66 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 3
Article 92 b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 3
— 2022: EUR 10 82042 434 400 000.
Amendment 69 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 3
Article 92 b – paragraph 3
3. A minimum of 0.35% of the additional resources shall be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission.
Amendment 73 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 6
Article 92 b – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 6
Each Member State shall allocate the additional resources available for programming under the ERDF and the ESF to operational programmes following the consultation with regional and local authorities.
Amendment 76 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 6
Article 92 b – paragraph 6
6. Up to 4% of the totalWhere necessary additional resources under the ERDF and the ESF may be allocated to technical assistance under any existing operational programme supported from the ERDF or the ESF or the new operational programme referred to in paragraph 11. Such additional technical and administrative assistance will serve i.e. as a prevention measure against cohesion policy efforts being compromised by domestic political factors.
Amendment 77 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Article 92 b – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
For the purpose of applying Article 134(2) for the annual pre-financing in the years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2023,4 the amount of the support from the Funds for the whole programming period to the operational programme shall include the additional resources.
Amendment 78 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 2
Article 92 b – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 2
Member States may allocate the additional resources either to one or more separate priority axes within an existing operational programme or programmes or to a new operational programme referred to in paragraph 11. By way of derogation from Article 26(1), the programme shall cover the period until 31 December 2022, subject to paragraph 4 above.
Amendment 79 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3
Article 92 b – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3
For the ERDF, the additional resources shall primarily be used to support investment in products and services for health services, to provide support in the form of working capital or investment support to SMEs, investments contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy, investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens, and economic measures in the regions which are most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. In this context, specific attention must be given to the repairing and building of critical infrastructure, such as hospitals and roads, as a means to accelerate economic recovery and enhance the utility of investments in cohesion policy.
Amendment 83 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 10 – subparagraph 3
Article 92 b – paragraph 10 – subparagraph 3
Where such a new operational programme is established, only authorities designated under on-going operational programmes supported by the ERDF, the ESF and the Cohesion Fund may be identified by the Member States for the purposes of point (a) of Article 96(5) following the consultation with regional and local authorities.
Amendment 85 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 11 – subparagraph 2
Article 92 b – paragraph 11 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 96 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Annex VII a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Annex VII a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. The rules described in paragraph 1 shall not result in allocations per Member State for the whole period 2020 to 20224 higher than
Amendment 47 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) A public sector loan facility (the ‘Facility’) should be provided. It constitutes the third pillar of the Just Transition Mechanism, supporting public sector entities in their investments. Such investments should meet the development needs resulting from the transition challenges described in the territorial just transition plans as adopted by the Commission. The activities envisaged for support should be consistent with and complement those supported under the other two pillars of the Just Transition Mechanism. The sectors or regions that are particularly affected by climate transition, but not specifically targeted under the first pillar, can also benefit from the Facility.
Amendment 62 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition, the Facility should cover a wide range of investments, on condition that they contribute to meet the development needs in the transition towards a climate neutral economy, as described in the territorial just transition plans. The investments supported may cover energy and transport infrastructure, district heating networks, green mobility, smart waste management, clean energy and energy efficiency measures including renovations and conversions of buildings, support to transition to a circular economy, land restoration and decontamination, as well as up- and re-skilling, training, creation of jobs and social infrastructure, including social housing. Infrastructure developments may also include solutions leading to their enhanced resilience to withstand disasters. Comprehensive investment approach should be favoured in particular for territories with important transition needs. Investments in other sectors could also be supported if they are consistent with the adopted territorial just transition plans. By supporting investments that do not generate sufficient revenues, the Facility aims at providing public sector entities with additional resources necessary to address the social, economic and environmental challenges resulting from the adjustment to climate transition. In order to help identify investments with a high positive environmental impact eligible under the Facility, the EU taxonomy on environmentally sustainable economic activities may be used.
Amendment 66 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition, the Facility should cover a wide range of investments, on condition that they contribute to meet the development needs in the transition towards a climate neutral economy, as described in the territorial just transition plans. The investments supported may cover for example energy and transport infrastructure, district heating networks, green mobility, smart waste management, clean energy and energy efficiency measures including renovations and conversions of buildings, support to transition to a circular economy, land restoration and decontamination, as well as up- and re-skilling, training and social infrastructure, including social housing. Infrastructure developments may also include solutions leading to their enhanced resilience to withstand disasters. Comprehensive investment approach should be favoured in particular for territories with important transition needs. Investments in other sectors could also be supported if they are consistent with the adopted territorial just transition plans. By supporting investments that do not generate sufficient revenues, the Facility aims at providing public sector entities with additional resources necessary to address the social, economic and environmental challenges resulting from the adjustment to climate transition. In order to help identify investments with a high positive environmental impact eligible under the Facility, the EU taxonomy on environmentally sustainable economic activitiescriteria of conformity to the Union’s 2030 target for climate and climate-neutral economy by 2050 may be used.
Amendment 89 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Resources for advisory support should also be provided for in order to promote the preparation, development and implementation of projects, including at the application stage.
Amendment 97 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to ensure that all Member States are granted the possibility to benefit from the grant component, a mechanism should be set up to establish earmarked national shares to be respected during a first stage, based on the distribution key proposed in the Just Transition Fund Regulation. However, in order to reconcile that objective with the need to optimise the economic impact of the Facility and its implementation, such national allocations should not be earmarked after 31 December 2024. Thereafter, the remaining resources available for the grant component should be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at Union level, while ensuring predictability for investment and following a needs-based and equitable regional convergence approach.
Amendment 118 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18 a) Since the efficiency of this Facility depends on the administrative capacities of the beneficiaries, the Commission shall ensure that projects are accompanied by modernisation and digitalisation efforts in public administration and community service delivery enhancing innovation where necessary, i.a. through cohesion policy instruments.
Amendment 143 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
3. 'finance partners' means the EIB, other international financial institutions, including private financial institutions, national promotional banks and financial institutions, with which the Commission signs an administrative agreement to cooperate within the Facility;
Amendment 144 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
4. 'project' means any action identified by the Commission as eligible, financially and technically independent, which has a pre-defined objective and a set period during which it must be implemented and finalised; projects that have already started, but could not be completed as a result of lacking financial resources, can also be eligible under this facility;
Amendment 160 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The Facility shall have the specific objective of increasing public sector investments, which address the development needs of regions identified in the territorial just transition plans, by facilitating the financing of projects that do not generate a sufficient stream of own revenues and would not be financed without the element of grant support from the Union budget.
Amendment 164 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. In pursuing the achievement of the specific objective referred to in paragraph 2, this Regulation also aims at providing advisory support for the preparation, development, and implementation of eligible projects where necessary, including at the project application stage. That advisory support shall be provided in accordance with the rules and implementation methods for the InvestEU Advisory Hub established by Article [20] of Regulation [InvestEU Regulation].
Amendment 180 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. An amount up to 2% of the resources referred to in paragraph 1 may be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the Facility such as preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities including corporate information and technology systems, as well as administrative expenditure and fees of the finance partners. Higher amounts of technical and administrative assistance can be made available upon request to beneficiaries who have lower administrative capacities in terms of technological equipment, staff and infrastructure.
Amendment 187 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. The Commission shall ensure that an effective communication campaign be organised at the onset of the selection process and that information about calls for proposals be made directly available to all public authorities across the EU. Information regarding the technical and administrative support provided to applicants should also be actively promoted.
Amendment 194 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. For grants awarded pursuant to calls for proposals launched as from 1 January 2025, Union support awarded to eligible projects shall be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at Union level until exhaustion of remaining resources, ensuring nonetheless an equitable geographical coverage. The award of such grants shall take into account the need to ensure predictability of investment and the promotion of regional convergence.
Amendment 200 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementingdelegated act setting out the respective shares for each Member State resulting from the application of the methodology set out in Annex I of Regulation [JTF Regulation] in the form of percentages of the total available resources.
Amendment 237 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. The amount of the grant shall not exceed 125% of the amount of the loan provided by the finance partner under this Facility. For projects located in territories in NUTS level 2 regions with a GDP per capita not exceeding 75% of the average GDP of the EU-27 as referred to in Article [102(2)] of Regulation [new CPR], the amount of the grant shall not exceed 230% of the amount of the loan provided by the finance partner.
Amendment 245 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. Activities necessary to support the preparation, development and implementation of projects shall be eligible for advisory support. Projects financed under this Facility may benefit where necessary from advisory and technical assistance support from other Union programmes.
Amendment 278 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the Facility, the funded projects and their results. Financial resources allocated to the Facility shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in Article 3. The Commission shall regularly update and publish the list of projects that have been selected or refused under this Facility with the description of specific criteria for acceptance or refusal.
Amendment 17 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In order to be better prepared when confronted with such events in the future, urgent action is required for reinforcing the Union Mechanism. The reinforcement of the Union Mechanism complements and does not substitute the mainstreaming of the principle of disaster resilience into all Union policies and Funds.
Amendment 21 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) To improve planning in prevention and preparedness, the Union should continue advocating reinforce investment in prevention of disasters across sectors, and for comprehensive risk management approaches that underpin prevention and preparedness, taking into account a multi- hazard approach, an ecosystem-based approach and the likely impacts of climate change, in close cooperation with the relevant scientific communities and key economic operators. To that effect, cross- sectoral and all-hazard approaches should be put at the forefront and be based on Union wide resilience goals feeding into a baseline definition of capacities and preparedness. The Commission is to work together with Member States and the European Parliament when defining Union wide resilience goals.
Amendment 23 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6 b (new)
Recital 6 b (new)
(6b) In order to ensure an efficient disaster prevention, stress tests and a process for certification of the response capacities should be considered as key elements. Regular risk assessments at regional and local level are necessary so that national authorities can take measures to reinforce resilience where necessary, including by using the existing Union funds. Such risk assessments should focus on the specificities of regions, such as seismic activity, frequent floods or forest fires. Those assessments should also include the level of cross- border cooperation in order for the Union Mechanism to have detailed information on locally available capacities for a more targeted intervention.
Amendment 25 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The Union Mechanism should continue to exploit synergies with the European Programme for Critical Infrastructure Protection and the Union framework on critical infrastructure protection and resilience should account for the establishment of such Union wide resilience goals. Where in the process of a fitness check it is found that a Member State is lacking critical infrastructure or the quality of that infrastructure is not adequate to guarantee quick deployment of assistance, and where a Member State has shown to be unable to guarantee the quality of critical infrastructure, the Union will take action to repair and build lacking infrastructure elements, such as highways.
Amendment 31 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In order to have the operational capacity to respond swiftly to a large-scale emergency or to a low probability event with a high impact such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union should have the possibility of acquiring, renting, leasing or contracting rescEU capacities to be able to assist Member States overwhelmed by large-scale emergencies, in line with the supporting competence in the area of civil protection and with a particular attention to vulnerable people. Those capacities are to be pre-positioned in logistical hubs inside the Union or, for strategic reasons, via trusted networks of hubs such as the UN Humanitarian Response Depots. Taking advantage of its close engagement with the authorities of Member States, the Union Mechanism should be used to collect information on the national capacities available in the Member States where the hubs are hosted and assess the preparedness of national crisis systems and civil protection authorities, so as to be able to issue concrete country-specific improvement recommendations based on collected data.
Amendment 34 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10 a) Given the commonly agreed values of solidarity, the Union has a central role to play in accelerating progress towards achieving the goal of equitable and universal coverage of quality health services as a basis for the Union’s policies in the area of civil protection.
Amendment 35 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) Transport services play an essential role in major international assistance operations. Therefore, the Union rules in the logistics sector should allow maximum flexibility and responsiveness in crisis situations. As demonstrated in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the shortage of drivers in the Union transport sector, as well as cabotage restrictions, represent a big obstacle to quick provision of assistance. The Commission should therefore check the existing Union legislation in the logistics sector against the criteria of crisis preparedness and crisis responsiveness, introduce provisions that would suspend restrictions in the transport sector in case of natural or man-made disasters, and, where necessary, propose amendments to the existing Union legislation in the transport sector.
Amendment 36 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Given that the deployment of rescEU capacities for response operations under the Union Mechanism provides significant Union added value by ensuring an effective and fast response to people in emergencies, further visibility obligations should be made to provide Union prominence. National authorities should receive communication guidelines from the Commission for each particular intervention to ensure that the Union's role is adequately represented.
Amendment 39 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In order to promote predictability and long-term effectiveness, when implementing Decision No 1313/2013/EU, the Commission, in consultation with relevant stakeholders and institutions, should adopt annual orand multi-annual work programmes indicating the planned allocations. This should help the Union to have more flexibility in budget execution and thereby enhance prevention and preparedness actions.
Amendment 40 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
Amendment 41 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 18 b (new)
Recital 18 b (new)
(18b) The establishment and management of additional strategic Union reserves and stockpiles of crisis-relevant products under the EU4Health programme should be in complementarity with the reactive reserves of rescEU.
Amendment 44 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) While prevention and preparedness measures are essential to enhance the robustness of the Union in facing natural and man-made disasters, the occurrence, timing and magnitude of disasters is by its nature unpredictable. As shown in the recent COVID-19 crisis, financial resources requested to ensure an adequate response may significantly vary from year to year and should be made available immediately. Reconciling the principle of predictability with the need to react rapidly to new needs consequently means adapting the financial implementation of the programmes. Consequently, it is appropriate to authorise carry-over of unused appropriations, limited to the following year and solely devoted to prevention, preparedness and response actions, in addition to Article 12(4) of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 46 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 6 – paragraph 5 (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 5 (new)
5. The Commission shall define Union disaster resilience goals to support prevention and preparedness actions. Disaster resilience goals shall ensure a common baseline for maintaining critical societal functions in the face of cascading effects of a high impact disaster and for ensuring the functioning of the internal market. The goals shall be based on forward looking scenarios, including the impacts of climate change on disaster risk, data on past events and cross-sectoral impact analysis with a particular attention to vulnerable people. In the elaboration of disaster resilience goals, the Commission shall specifically focus on recurrent disasters that hit Member States' regions and suggest to national authorities concrete measures, including those to be implemented with the use of EU funds, to strengthen the resilience to crises.
Amendment 49 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
The ERCC shall in particular coordinate, monitor and support in real-time the response to emergencies at Union level. The ERCC shall work in close contact with national crisis systems, civil protection authorities, community-level voluntary groups and relevant Union bodies.
Amendment 50 #
2020/0097(COD)
- to provide technical training assistance to local communities for enhancing their capacities for the first independent reaction to a crisis;
Amendment 52 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall define, by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 33(2), the capacities rescEU shall consist of, based on the resilience goals referred to in Article 6(5), scenario-building as referred to in Article 10(1), taking into account identified and emerging risks and overall capacities and gaps at Union level, in particular in the areas of aerial forest fire fighting, seismic, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents, and emergency medical response. Information on the number and classification of rescEU capacities will be regularly updated by the Commission and made directly available to other EU institutions.
Amendment 53 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
rescEU capacities shall be hosted by the Member States that acquire, rent, lease or otherwise contract those capacities. As a way to enhance Union resilience, rescEU capacities acquired, rented, leased or otherwise contracted by the Commission are to be strategically pre-positioned inside the Union. In consultation with Member States and the European Parliament, rescEU capacities acquired, rented, leased or otherwise contracted by the Commission could also be located in third countries via trusted networks managed by relevant international organisations .;.
Amendment 54 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) To improve planning in prevention and preparedness, the Union should continue advocating reinforce investment in prevention of disasters across sectors, and for comprehensive risk management approaches that underpin prevention and preparedness, taking into account a multi- hazard approach, an ecosystem-based approach and the likely impacts of climate change, in close cooperation with the relevant scientific communities and key economic operators. To that effect, cross- sectoral and all-hazard approaches should be put at the forefront and be based on Union wide resilience goals feeding into a baseline definition of capacities and preparedness. The Commission is to work together with Member States and the European Parliament when defining Union wide resilience goals.
Amendment 55 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 – paragraph 10 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 10 – subparagraph 1
rescEU capacities may be deployed outside the Union in accordance with paragraphs 6 to 9 of this Article. Specific provisions shall to be put in place to guarantee accountability and the correct use of rescEU capacities in third countries, including the possibility for access by EU controlling officers. Visibility of the Union Mechanism in third countries shall be ensured in line with paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 20a of this Decision.;
Amendment 57 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point d
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 19 – paragraphs 5 and 6
Article 19 – paragraphs 5 and 6
(d) pParagraphs 5 and 6 are deleted. replaced by the following: Percentages and principles for allocation of the financial envelope for the implementation of the Union Mechanism shall be allocated after an impact assessment and consultation of the relevant stakeholders.
Amendment 58 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 20 a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 20 a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Any assistance or funding provided under this Decision shall be given appropriate visibility in line with the specific guidelines issued by the Commission for concrete interventions. In particular, Member States shall ensure that public communication for operations funded under the Union Mechanism:
Amendment 58 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In order to have the operational capacity to respond swiftly to a large-scale emergency or to a low probability event with a high impact such as the COVID-19 pandemic for example, the Union should have the possibility of autonomously acquiring, renting, leasing or contracting rescEU capacities to be able to assist Member States overwhelmed by large- scale emergencies, in line with the supporting competence in the area of civil protection and with a particular attention to vulnerable people. Those capacities are to be pre-positioned in logistical hubs inside the Union or, for strategic reasons, via trusted networks of hubs such as the UN Humanitarian Response Depots. Union Agencies such as EMA should lead regulatory management and distribution of medical countermeasures while the ECDC should define the requirements.
Amendment 60 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 25 – paragraph 5
Article 25 – paragraph 5
5. In addition to Article 12(4) of the Financial Regulation, commitment and payment appropriations, which have not been used by the end of the financial year for which they were entered in the annual budget shall be automatically carried over and may be committed and paid up to 31 December of the following year. The carried-over appropriations shall be used solely forfor prevention, preparedness and response actions. The carried- over appropriations shall be used first in the following financial year.
Amendment 63 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) Given the commonly agreed values of solidarity towards equitable and universal coverage of quality health services as a basis for the Union’s policies in this area and that the Union has a central role to play in accelerating progress on global health challenges, the Union Civil Protection Mechanism should, in synergy and complementarity with other relevant Union programmes, in particular EU4Health, create a better prevention, preparedness and response capacity to the situations of low probability high impact events.
Amendment 69 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In order to promote predictability and long-term effectiveness, when implementing Decision No 1313/2013/EU, in consultation with relevant stakeholders and institutions, the Commission should adopt annual orand multi-annual work programmes indicating the planned allocations. This should help the Union to have more flexibility in budget execution and thereby enhance prevention and preparedness actions.
Amendment 70 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) Delegated acts should define strengthened competences of leading Union Agencies to manage the rescEU capacities, lead the procurement process and to provide recommendations on specific quantities and products to be placed in geographically dispersed logistical hubs.
Amendment 71 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 18 b (new)
Recital 18 b (new)
(18b) The establishment and management of additional strategic Union reserves and stockpiles of crisis relevant products under the EU4Health programme should be in complementarity with the reactive reserves of RescEU.
Amendment 84 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 9 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Amendment 87 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(7a) In Article 11, the following paragraph is inserted: ‘2a. The Commission shall facilitate the consistent implementation of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism while seeking maximal administrative simplification. The Commission and the Member States shall, commensurate to their respective responsibilities, foster synergies and ensure effective coordination between the UCPM and the other Union programmes and funds, in particular EU4Health.’
Amendment 88 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a
Directive No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall establish, within logistical hubs, European reserves of medical countermeasures and equipment which would include the medical countermeasures that respond to high impact low probability events. The Commission shall define, by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 33(2), the capacities rescEU shall consist of, based on the resilience goals referred to in Article 6(5), scenario- building as referred to in Article 10(1), taking into account identified and emerging risks and overall capacities and gaps at Union level, in particular in the areas of aerial forest fire fighting, earthquake and floods rescues, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents, and emergency medical response.
Amendment 96 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
rescEU capacities shall be hosted by the Member States that acquire, rent, lease or otherwise contract those capacities. As a way to enhance Union resilience, rescEU capacities acquired, rented, leased or otherwise contracted by the Commission are to be strategically pre-positioned inside the Union. In consultation with Member States and the European Parliament, rescEU capacities acquired, rented, leased or otherwise contracted by the Commission could also be located in third countries via trusted networks managed by relevant international organisations .;
Amendment 98 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(8a) In Article 13(1), the following point is added: ‘(fa) create capabilities of specific response expertise which can be used in the case of disasters affecting cultural heritage.’
Amendment 103 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b a (new)
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 19 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(ba) the following paragraph is inserted: 3a. The allocation of the financial envelope for the implementation of the Union Mechanism shall be carried out after an impact assessment and consultation of the relevant stakeholders.
Amendment 107 #
2020/0097(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 25 – paragraph 4
Article 25 – paragraph 4
4. In order to implement this Decision, the Commission shall adopt annual orand multi-annual work programmes, by means of implementing acts. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 33(2). The annual orand multi-annual work programmes shall set out the objectives pursued, the expected results, the method of implementation and their total amount. They shall also contain a description of actions to be financed, an indication of the amount allocated to each action and an indicative implementation timetable. With regard to the financial support referred to in Article 28(2), the annual orand multi-annual work programmes shall describe the actions foreseen for countries referred to therein.
Amendment 56 #
2020/0036(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
- having regard to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),including SDG 3 “Global Health and Well-Being”,
Amendment 57 #
2020/0036(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 5 b (new)
Citation 5 b (new)
- having regard to the dramatic consequences of air pollution on human health (400 000 premature deaths per year according to the European Environment Agency (EEA));
Amendment 72 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The Commission has, in its Communication of 11 December 2019 entitled ‘The European Green Deal’19 , set out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a healthier, fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. It also aims to protect, conserve and enhance the Union’s natural capital, and protect the health and well- being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. At the same time, this transition must be just and inclusive, leaving no one behind. _________________ 19 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019.
Amendment 106 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The preamble to the Paris Agreement acknowledges the “right to health” as a key right; article 4(1)(f) of the UNFCCC states that all Parties thereto should employ “appropriate methods, for example impacts assessments, formulated and determined nationally with a view to minimising adverse effects on the economy, on public health and on the quality of the environment, of projects or measures undertaken by them to mitigate or adapt climate change”.
Amendment 107 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 b (new)
Recital 4 b (new)
(4b) According to the WHO, climate change affects the social and environmental determinants of health - clean air, safe drinking water, sufficient food and secure shelter - and that 250 000 additional deaths, from malnutrition, malaria, diarrhoea and heat stress, are expected every year between 2030 and 2050, with extremely high air temperatures contributing directly to deaths particularly amongst the elderly and vulnerable individuals. Through flood, heatwaves, drought and fires, climate change has a considerable impact on human health, including undernutrition, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, and vector-borne infections.
Amendment 119 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The European Climate Law should be people centred and should aim to protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts.
Amendment 258 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In taking the relevant measures at Union and national level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective, Member States and the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the quality of life and the well- being of citizens, the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; energy and food security and affordability; fairness and solidarity across and within Member States considering their economic capability, national circumstances and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and socially fair; best available scientific evidence, in particular the findings reported by the IPCC; the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost-effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience; progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition.
Amendment 661 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
(ea) benefits for the health and the quality of life of European Citizens
Amendment 957 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) European statistics and data, including data on losseenvironmental losses and premature deaths from adverse climate impacts, where available; and
Amendment 14 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In order to be successful, the transition has to be fair and socially acceptable for all. Therefore, both the Union and the Member States must take into account its economic, environmental and social implications from the outset, and deploy all possible instruments to mitigate adverse consequences; ensuring that investments are channelled towards economic activities that make the greatest positive environmental impact and provide local economies with a viable long-term vision and future-proof employment prospects. The Union budget has an important role in that regard.
Amendment 24 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In view of the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement, the commitment regarding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the increased ambition of the Union as proposed in the European Green Deal, the JTF should provide a key contribution to mainstream climate actions. Resources from the JTF own envelope are additional and come on top of the investments needed to achieve the overall target of 25% of the Union budget expenditure contributing to climate objectives. Resources transferred from the ERDF and ESF+ will contribute fully to the achievement of this targetIn light of COVID 19 pandemic, taking into account the big impact on the economies of the Member States, the next MFF and the Recovery Plan for Europe should also entail an increase in the amount allocated for JTF and new allocation method adapted to the new framework and accordingly to the new modifications; stresses that such an increase would demonstrate the EU's commitment to achieve economic recovery in a sustainable development path.
Amendment 28 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In view of the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement, the commitment regarding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the increased ambition of the Union as proposed in the European Green Deal, the JTF should provide a key contribution to mainstream climate actions. Resources from the JTF own envelope are additional and come on top of the investments needed to achieve the overall target of 25% of the Union budget expenditure contributing to climate objectives. Resources transferred from the ERDF and ESF+ will contribute fully to the achievement of this target.
Amendment 36 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The resources from the JTF should be complementary to the resources available under cohesion policy., without prejudice to other objectives of cohesion policy and financial allocations programmed for other goals under the ERDF and ESF+;
Amendment 72 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to provide flexibility for the programming of the JTF resources under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, it should be possible to prepare a self- standing JTF programme or to programme JTF resources in one or more dedicated priorities within a programme supported by the European Regional Development Fund (‘ERDF’), the European Social Fund Plus (‘ESF+’) or the Cohesion Fund. In accordance with Article 21a of Regulation (EU) [new CPR], JTF resources should be reinforced with complementary funding from the ERDF and the ESF+. The respective amounts transferred from the ERDF and the ESF+ should be consistent with the type of operations set out in the territorial just transition plans.
Amendment 75 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to provide flexibility for the programming of the JTF resources under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, it should be possible to prepare a self- standing JTF programme or to programme JTF resources in one or more dedicated priorities within a programme supported by the European Regional Development Fund (‘ERDF’), the European Social Fund Plus (‘ESF+’) or the Cohesion Fund. In accordance with Article 21a of Regulation (EU) [new CPR], JTF resources shouldcan be reinforced with complementary funding from the ERDF and the ESF+ where such complementarity is justified and does not prejudice the achievement on the local level of the objectives for which ERDF and the ESF+ are allocated. The respective amounts transferred from the ERDF and the ESF+ should be consistent with the type of operations set out in the territorial just transition plans.
Amendment 91 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The territorial just transition plans should identify the territories most negatively affected, where JTF support should be concentrated and describe specific actions to be undertaken to reach a climate-neutral economy, enhance employment and prevent environmental degradation, notably as regards the conversion or closure of facilities involving fossil fuel production or other greenhouse gas intensive activities. Those territories should be precisely defined and correspond to NUTS level 3 regions or should be parts thereofan be part of or correspond to larger units such as NUTS level 3 regions. The plans should detail the challenges and needs of those territories and identify the type of operations needed in a manner that ensures the coherent development of climate- resilient economic activities that are also consistent with the transition to climate- neutrality and the objectives of the Green Deal. Only investments in accordance with the transition plans should receive financial support from the JTF. The territorial just transition plans should be part of the programmes (supported by the ERDF, the ESF+, the Cohesion Fund or the JTF, as the case may be) which are approved by the Commission.
Amendment 95 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) The Commission should provide if requested by the Member States a technical assistance, in case they don’t have the necessary administrative capacity or are facing difficulties in elaborating the territorial just transition plans.
Amendment 98 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In order to enhance the result orientationsure intended results of the use of JTF resources, the Commission, in line with the principle of proportionality, should be able to apply financial corrections in case of serious underachievement of targets established for the JTF specific objective.
Amendment 107 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
In accordance with the second subparagraph of Article [4(1)] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR], the JTF shall contribute to the single specific objective ‘enabling regions and people to address the social, economic and environmental impacts of the transition towards a climate- neutral economy’. The investments should aim at mitigating job losses resulting from the transition, by supporting the reconversion and the creation of new jobs.
Amendment 117 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The resources for the JTF under the Investment for jobs and growth goal available for budgetary commitment for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 7.530 billion in 2018 prices, which may be increased, as the case may be, by additional resources allocated in the Union budget, and by other resources in accordance with the applicable basic act.
Amendment 118 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The resources from the JTF should be complementary to the resources available under cohesion policy., without prejudice to other objectives of cohesion policy and financial allocations programmed for other goals under the ERDF and ESF+;
Amendment 119 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 122 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Amendment 164 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) This Regulation identifies types of investments for which expenditure may be supported by the JTF. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union. The list of investments should includprioritise those that support people, communities and local economies and are sustainable in the medium and the long- term, taking into account all the objectives of the Green Deal. The projects financed should contribute to a transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy. For declining sectors, such as energy production based on coal, lignite, peat and oil shale or extraction activities for these solid fossil fuels, support should be linked to the phasing out of the activity and the corresponding reduction in the employment level. As regards transforming sectors with high greenhouse gas emission levels, support should promote new activities through the deployment of new technologies, new processes or products, leading to significant emission reduction, in line with the EU 2030 climate objectives and EU climate neutrality by 205013 while maintaining and enhancing employment and avoiding environmental degradation. Particular attention should also be given to activities enhancing innovation and research in advanced and sustainable technologies, as well as in the fields of digitalisation and connectivity, provided that such measures help mitigate the negative side effects of a transition towards, and contribute to, a climate- neutral and circular economy. _________________ 13 As set out in “A Clean Planet for all European strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy”, Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank - COM(2018) 773 final.
Amendment 185 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Amendment 192 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall prepare, together with the relevant authorities of the territories concerned, one or more territorial just transition plans covering one or more affected territories, which can be part of or correspond to larger levels such as corresponding to level 3 of the common classification of territorial units for statistics (‘NUTS level 3 regions’) as established by Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 868/201417 or parts thereof, in accordance with the template set out in Annex II. Those territories shall be those most negatively affected based on the economic and social impacts resulting from the transition, in particular with regard to expected job losses in fossil fuel production and use and the transformation needs of the production processes of industrial facilities with the highest greenhouse gas intensity. Technical assistance should be provided by the Commission at the demand of the Member States for the elaboration of the territorial just transition plans. _________________ 17Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) (OJ L 154 21.6.2003, p. 1).
Amendment 203 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. The preparation and implementation of territorial just transition plans shall involve theall relevant partners in accordance with Article [6] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR].
Amendment 215 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the allocations resulting from the application of point (a) are adjusted to ensure that no Member State receives an amount exceeding EUR 25 billion. The amounts exceeding EUR 25 billion per Member State are redistributed proportionally to the allocations of all other Member States. The Member States shares are recalculated accordingly;
Amendment 388 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) investments in regeneration and decontamination of sites, land restoration and repurposing projects, restoration of degraded ecosystems and nature-based climate mitigation and adaptation projects, ensuring respect for the polluter pays principle;
Amendment 500 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) investment in residual waste treatment facilities
Amendment 164 #
2019/2816(RSP)
Paragraph 16
16. Considers thatalls on the Commission to make a legislative proposal to include the environmental impacts of pharmaceuticals could be includedthat are not deemed essential, into the benefit-risk assessment of human medicines, as is already the case for veterinary medicines;
Amendment 170 #
2019/2816(RSP)
Paragraph 17
17. Calls the Commission to take into account, where appropriate, ongoing existing efforts by stakeholders for future initiatives to reduce environmental risks and promote environmentally responsible practices and appropriate use and return of pharmaceuticals;
Amendment 207 #
2019/2816(RSP)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27 a. Calls for measurable targets to be put into place with the aim of reducing overall prescription and consumption of pharmaceuticals both in human and animal veterinary;
Amendment 22 #
2019/2214(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines that the Parliament is the only Union institution that is subject to universal suffrage, whose decisions have a real impact on Union citizens;, considers it of utmost importance to provide citizens with a better understanding of Parliament’s activities; , therefore welcomes the Parliament’s commitment to promote the Union not only during the electoral year but throughout the entire legislature;
Amendment 29 #
2019/2214(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that the Europa Experience centrers have already been inaugurated in Berlin, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Ljubljana, and Strasbourg and in 2020 in Tallinn and that, in 2021, it is planned to set up Europa Experience centrers in the new ADENAUER building in Luxembourg, in Rome, Paris, Warsaw, Stockholm and Prague; calls for a continuous evaluation of the results achieved; calls for a detailed breakdown of expenditure for the establishment of the new "“Europa Experiences"” centrers for 2021 before the Parliament’s reading of budget in Autumn 2020; calls also for a better representation of the Union in all the capital cities of the Member States especially where there is no agency, body, or institution of the Union;
Amendment 34 #
2019/2214(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Is concerned byNotes Parliament'’s intention to expand its activity and its diplomatic presence beyond the borders of the Union in Indonesia (Jakarta), Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) and the United States (New York) and questions the value added of it; requests that a detailed and thorough analysis of the representation costs and costs inherent in such expansion, namely accommodation, secretariats, staff, residence, transport, be carried out; requests that an analysis be provided on the added value of the current representation of Parliament in Washingtcalls also for a better collaboration between the European External Action Service and the European Parliament regarding the nature of the work and the status of the Parliament’s employees during their external mission;
Amendment 73 #
2019/2214(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Notes that DG TRAD is aiming to develop a tool that is able to automatically transcribe and translate parliamentary multilingual debates in real time, so that all citizens have equal access to information in their language; asks that a financial analysis be carried out on the total cost of the whole project; also asks for an analysis of the timeline when this technology would be available;
Amendment 96 #
2019/2214(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Reiterates its concern about the additional expenditure on interpretation of the oral explanations of votes and one- minute -speeches during plenary sessions; stresses that the cost of translating and interpreting the oral explanation of votes is estimated at EUR 21,431 per voting day or EUR 900,102 per year; recalls thate alternatives, such as a written explanation of votes as well as various public communication facilities, are available to Members wishing to explain their voting positions or raise issues pertinent to the concerns of their electorate;, in that context, considers that in order to achieve significant savings, the oral explanation of votes and the one-minute speeches could be abolishedcould be abolished; calls for a reasonable use of the Parliament's resources; recalls nonetheless that the democratic instruments of the Members, such as “one-minute speech”, should not be the subject of budgetary cuts if the subject of the “one-minute speech” is tackling issues different from the subjects already on the agenda;
Amendment 5 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points to the need to ensure that sufficient resources are allocated in the 2021 budget to allow the Union to rapidly take the concrete actions needed to address the climate and environment emergency; insists that the next budget should help the Union to meet its obligations under the Paris Agreement, should be fully aligned with the objective of limiting global warming to under 1.5 °C, and should contribute to reversing the decline in biodiversity; and support measures of adaptation to climate change.
Amendment 14 #
2019/2213(BUD)
C. whereas the current MFF ends at the end of 2020, and whereas 2021 should be the first year of implementation of the next one; whereas negotiations on the 2021 Union budget might run in parallel with the negotiations on the next multiannual financial framework(MFF) and the reform of the EU own resources system;
Amendment 17 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas Parliament has been ready to negotiate the MFF since November 2018, but the Council has so far failed to engage in any meaningful talks with Parliament beyond minimal contact on the margins of the General Affairs Council until recently; whereas the European Council President has now started talks with the European Parliament Negotiating Team on the MFF; whereas the timeframe for reaching an agreement in the European Council has been repeatedly extended;
Amendment 24 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
G a. whereas the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union is not expected to have a direct impact on the 2021 budget, as the United Kingdom will be considered as a third country after the transition period; whereas the participation in the EU programmes will be decided in the future partnership that will be negotiated between the EU and the UK;
Amendment 25 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
G b. whereas, accordingly to the article 132 of the Withdrawal Agreement, if the transition period is extended, the UK will be considered as a third country because of the next MFF-period and the updated own resources-system, therefore the UK contribution to the budget will be negotiated by the Joint Committee;
Amendment 30 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Highlights that the LIFE programme is the only EU-programme solely dedicated to climate and environment, and the budget for it should therefore be sufficient;
Amendment 47 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the 2021 Union budget should pave the way to the full and efficient implementation of the European Green Deal; the Union should show global climate leadership also through its budgeting;
Amendment 49 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55 % by 2030 represents an enormous challenge, notably with regard to building insulationtransforming towards a circular economy, resource and material efficiency, green finance and investments and ensuring building energy efficiency, developing publicsustainable transport and, achieving both an agricultural transition, a transition to renewable energy and a socially just transition; insists that in order to succeed in this unprecedented enterprise in only ten years, urgent action is needed, backed by a strong EU budget as of 2021; recalls that the next MFF shall be established for a period of at least five years in accordance with the Article 312(1) of the TFEU and will probably run from 2021 to 2027; considers the ecological transition, as well as digital development, must start now instead of 2028;
Amendment 54 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Calls for adequate staffing levels and budget for the Commission services which must ensure the successful implementation of the European Green Deal, particularly to facilitate the reduction of pesticide risks and use, the zero pollution ambition, the circular economy based on non-toxic material cycles and to support key ecosystem services and biodiversity protection; reiterates in this regard that the funding for the EU agencies should be sufficient and predicable, enabling them to accomplish their growing tasks and deliver the best possible results; expects the Commission and the Council to refrain from cutting ECHA’s and EFSA’s resources;
Amendment 58 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Amendment 61 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights that adequate resources should be allocated in the 2021 budget for the drawing-up and implementation of the future European plan to fight cancer; and of the roadmap for action on microbial resistance.
Amendment 66 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that sufficient funding should be allocated to the Union Civil Protection Mechanism, in order to help tackle forest fires, floods, earthquakes, public health emergencies and other natural and human-made disasters, whose effects are expected to be further exacerbated by climate change;
Amendment 69 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Stresses that while the concern for a new financial crisis is existing, the strengthening recovery after earlier financial, economic and social crisis have created possibilities for the EU Member States and its citizens; leads the EU to take a special focus on the different regions and their capability to take advantages from the possible increased growth from the new tools, so as to avoid that they would lead to even larger social and regional inequalities;
Amendment 75 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Highlights that the 2021 Union budget should contain resources for the development of capabilities in dealing with pandemics in order to ensure the protection of the European Union citizen
Amendment 76 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Stresses that the preservation of European forests should be a priority in the 2021 Union budget due to the role it plays in mitigating the effects of climate change.
Amendment 110 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Proposes further targeted reinforcements to the budget lines in line with the Parliament’s priorities, in areas such as SME:s, digitalisation, artificial intelligence, internal security and justice cooperation, migration and respect of the rule of law and fundamental rights;
Amendment 129 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Urges the Commission to assess and prepare for all possible scenarios to ensure the sound financial management of the Union budget, defining clear commitments and outlining mechanisms and protecting the EU budget; Calls on the Commission to ensure that the future participation of UK in EU’s programmes shall respect fair balance as regards the contributions and benefits;
Amendment 139 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Reiterates that social cohesion in Europe must contribute to sustainable solutions to long-term structural demographic change; emphasises the need for financial resources for research to provide ageing populations in Europe with adequate support in terms of access to mobility, healthcare and public services;
Amendment 166 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Aims to set binding biodiversity and climate mainstreaming targets and to fix the latter to at least 30 % for 2021; reiterates its call on the Commission to lay down clear eligibility criteria of a stringent and comprehensive methodology for defining and tracking relevant climate and biodiversity expenditure; calls on the Commission to establish a climate proofing mechanism, to ensure that the budget as a whole is coherent with the Paris agreement and general EU policy objectives; invites the Commission to take aboard European Parliament’s views on the matter;
Amendment 171 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Recalls that more than 8% of the EU budget spending has contributed to biodiversity protection over the period 2014-2020;believes the European Union can increase the average biodiversity spending during the next MFF thanks to the upcoming new initiatives in this field; recalls the accelerating species extinction and strongly believes that the EU should prevent financial support for harmful measures further aggravating the state of European and global biodiversity; reiterates its request to the Commission and the Council to set a clear spending target for biodiversity mainstreaming of at least 10 % in the MFF, in addition to the target for spending on climate main- streaming13a; calls, therefore, on the Commission to present a draft 2021 budget that will lead the EU towards this objective; _________________ 13aEuropean Parliament resolution of 16 January 2020 on the 15th meeting of the Conference of Parties (COP15) to the Convention on Biological Diversity, Texts adopted, P9_TA(2020)0015.
Amendment 185 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Amendment 206 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 d (new)
Paragraph 11 d (new)
11 d. Stresses that the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) must be equipped with the necessary means in order to be able to thoroughly investigate and prosecute cross-border criminal activities;reminds of the important task of the EPPO to tackle the fraud with EU funds, which is important for both the citizens and the credibility of the EU; insists that its budgetary appropriations are placed under the administration heading of the MFF 2021-2027 together with the other EU bodies and institutions;
Amendment 210 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 f (new)
Paragraph 11 f (new)
11 f. Calls on the Commission to allocate the necessary budget in order to ensure a bigger capacity of the EU civil protection mechanism, so that the EU will be better prepared and respond to all types of natural disasters, pandemics and emergencies, such as chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear emergencies; reiterates the importance of the EU civil protection mechanism to better protect the citizens from disasters;
Amendment 216 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 h (new)
Paragraph 11 h (new)
11 h. Stresses that cybersecurity is critical to the Union’s prosperity and security, as well as to the privacy of our citizens and that economic espionage undermines the functioning of the digital single market and the competitiveness of European enterprises; requests adequate funding for the agencies responsible for securing network and information systems, building cyber resilience and combatting cybercrime, in particular ENISA and Europol;
Amendment 219 #
2019/2213(BUD)
11 i. Calls on a sufficient level of resources for Erasmus + to meet future demands, also taking in-to account its external dimension; highlights the need for adequate resources for vocational education and training and for making the Programme´s funding accessible for people from all backgrounds; stresses that Erasmus+ is a key flagship programme of the Union that is widely known among its citizens and has delivered tangible results with a clear European added value; calls for special emphasis to be placed to mobility actions in adult education, particularly for the senior population in the Erasmus+ programme; calls especially for the promotion of building bridges between generations through Erasmus+;
Amendment 222 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 j (new)
Paragraph 11 j (new)
11 j. Points out that Horizon Europe provides a very strong European added value and stresses the importance of the programme for significant areas of European research such as digitalisation, technological innovation, AI and cybersecurity; recalls at the same time the important role of fundamental research in the development of the Union; stresses the importance of significantly increased allocations for Horizon Europe compared to Horizon 2020 for the budget 2021;
Amendment 224 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 k (new)
Paragraph 11 k (new)
11 k. Points out that that research, competitiveness and SMEs are key to enable economic growth and job creation; SMEs are an essential part of the Union economy and play a crucial role in delivering excellent quality investment and job creation in all Member States; sees the need to create an SME-friendly business environment with a favourable environment for innovation, as well as to support SME clusters and networks; calls, in this context, for sufficient resources to the COSME, the Single Market Programme and the InvestEU’s SMEs window, in order to further boost the programmes’ potential in promoting entrepreneurship, including women’s entrepreneurship, improving the competitiveness and access to markets of Union enterprises, and calls for emphasis to be placed on the digital transformation of SMEs;
Amendment 225 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 l (new)
Paragraph 11 l (new)
11 l. Stresses the potential for economic growth stemming from the technological transformation and calls for an appropriate role of the EU budget in supporting the digitalisation of the European industry and the promotion of digital skills and digital entrepreneurship; highlights the important role the Digital Europe programme can play in this context;
Amendment 6 #
2019/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that the European Union needs a more sustainable growth model in order to respond to environmental, digital and demographic challenges; welcomes the European Green Deal as the new green growth strategy for Europe with sustainability, citizen well-being and fairness at its core; ensuring that nobody is left behind through a just transition that creates jobs, infrastructure and helps the economic convergence between the regions;
Amendment 10 #
2019/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Considers that the European Semester is crucial in its role to create synergies towards a synchronisation of the public reforms that promotes a sustainable growth model. Underlines that the biggest risk for the European economy is to miss the opportunity of an economic coordination and coherence between national and European policies;
Amendment 19 #
2019/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Stresses the emergency of the climate change that must be addressed in each Member State. The European Green Deal has the potential of bringing all stakeholders together in front of an issue that is both a big challenge and an opportunity to relaunch the economy; therefore calls for a coordinated strategy within the European Semester;
Amendment 38 #
2019/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Notes the importance of the negotiations on the next MFF in order to set the budgetary framework for the next years, as the key instrument not only for the EU’s funding and upcoming policies but especially for the global coherence of the European Semester. Any delay will be detrimental to the scope of the European Semester; therefore calls the Council to advance with the negotiations on the MFF;
Amendment 53 #
2019/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that the Member States and regions have different starting points when it comes to the transition; considers that the Just Transition Mechanism should ensure an adequate, inclusive and fair transition for all; therefore ensuring a strong facility that can provide the necessary technical assistance for the less developed regions;
Amendment 6 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
— having regard to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) reports on Ukraine, particularly the report on the human rights situation in Ukraine of 16 February – 31 July 2020,
Amendment 53 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the full potential of the reforms adopted is still not being realised because of internal institutional instability and, contradictions, weak capacity, limited resources and such external factors as the Covid-19 pandemic;
Amendment 59 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas media landscape in Ukraine remains under a strong influence of media owners of oligarchic nature and media workers, particularly journalists investigating corruption and fraud, continuously face the threat of violence and intimidation, including death of journalist Vadym Komarov in 2019, their work is often obstructed by limited access to information, legal pressure, including criminal case against Bihus.info, and cyber-attacks, inter alia;
Amendment 78 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas the ongoing military conflict have caused a humanitarian crisis with devastating consequences on 4.4 million people of which 1.6 million are internally displaced (IDPs); whereas 3.4 million people whom are living on the line of contact require humanitarian assistance and protection; whereas, as a result of attacks on public infrastructure, local populations are facing limited access to health care facilities, schools, water and sanitation;
Amendment 88 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I b (new)
Recital I b (new)
Ib. whereas the Center for Civil Liberties in Ukraine estimates at least 94 Ukrainian citizens persecuted for political motives in Crimea or in Russia, out of which 71 are Crimean Tatars, including Marlen Asanov, Memet Belyalov, Timur Ibragimov, Seyran Saliyev, Server Mustafayev, Server Zekiryayev and Edem Smailov sentenced in September 2020 to prison terms of between 13 and 19 years;
Amendment 93 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I c (new)
Recital I c (new)
Ic. whereas LGBTI people and feminist activists are continuously subjected to hate speech and violent attacks, and Roma people face discriminatory language and hate speech from State and local authorities and the media;
Amendment 96 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I d (new)
Recital I d (new)
Id. whereas the latest report by the OHCHR highlights the lack of progress in criminal proceedings related to accountability for grave human rights violations allegedly perpetrated by members of Ukrainian forces, as well as delays and insufficient progress in investigating the Maidan-related crimes;
Amendment 108 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the unprecedented aid packages of approximately 190 million EUR, including macro-financial assistance, made available by the Union to Ukraine to help it to cope with the COVID- 19 emergency;
Amendment 130 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the progress made by Ukraine in fulfilling its commitments enshrined in the AA, particularly in the fields of agriculture, energy, banking, decentralisation, digital economy, environment and electoral procedures; is, however, concerned that according to the review mechanism of the AA (‘Pulse of the AA’), only 37 % of AA implementation- related tasks were completed in 2019;
Amendment 131 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the progress made by Ukraine in fulfilling its commitments enshrined in the AA, particularly in the fields of agriculture, energy, banking, decentralisation and electoral procedures; is, however, concerned that according to the review mechanism of the AA (‘Pulse of the AA’), only 37 % of AA implementation-related tasks were completed in 2019;
Amendment 137 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Commends the Ukrainian civil society for its activities and support for the implementation of the AA/DCFTA, addressing the challenges of the COVID- 19 pandemic, assistance and relief for IDPs and other vulnerable groups and raising societal resilience and media literacy among the Ukrainian people, and encourages the Ukrainian central and local governments to continue fostering close cooperation with the civil society, including an increased financial support for its activities;
Amendment 142 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Insists on a continuous improvement of the electoral code to bring it in line with international standards and address remaining issues like social media campaigning, transparency of campaign spending and access of independent candidates to the electoral process; moreover, in regards to the local elections, it is important to eliminate bureaucratic barriers for voter registration for IDPs, to set a financial ceiling for campaigning, to enable participation of individual candidates, including to reconsider intentions to introduce a cash deposit for candidates in small communities, among other;
Amendment 155 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Ukrainian authorities to continue reforms in the public health system, especially considering the devastating impact the COVID-19 pandemic had upon the Ukrainian health system;
Amendment 165 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Underlines that civil society continues to play a very active role in promoting and monitoring reforms, as well as in the monitoring of the AA implementation; welcomes, in this regard, the “Civil Society Facility” programme worth €20 million which will support the strengthening of civil society organisations capacity to participate in decision-making and public life;
Amendment 167 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Welcomes the amendments to the Ukrainian Criminal Code defining rape and sexual violence through lack of consent and urges a swift development of a methodology for the investigation of sexual violence crimes; regrets that due to a lack of such methodology there were no prosecution cases for rape or sexual violence on the grounds of lack of consent in 2019;
Amendment 181 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Welcomes the resumption of the peace talks under the Normandy four format on 9 December 2019 in Paris after a deadlock of three years, urges all sides to adhere to the ceasefire agreement, stresses the importance of identifying additional disengagement areas, demining activities and opening checkpoints across the contact line, and calls upon Russia to match the constructive steps taken by Ukraine in order to build trust and move closer towards the implementation of the Minsk agreements;
Amendment 182 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Strongly condemns Russia’s destabilizing actions and military involvement in Ukraine; expresses concerns about Russia’s ongoing build-up of military facilities and installations in the Crimean Peninsula; condemns Russia’s illegal actions aimed to seize control of the Kerch Strait, notably the construction of the Kerch Bridge and its rail link without Ukraine’s consent, and the closing of the Azov Sea which severely hinders Ukraine’s economic activities;
Amendment 188 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Calls upon the EEAS to develop a more active role for the EU, represented by the Vice-President of the European Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, in the peaceful resolution of the ongoing war in eastern Ukraine, including within the agreed Normandy Format; appoint an EU Special Envoy for Crimea and the Donbas region;
Amendment 191 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Amendment 195 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 e (new)
Paragraph 11 e (new)
11e. Expresses support for the calls made by the Ukrainian Government for an extended international peacekeeping force to be stationed along the Ukraine- Russia border and in the Luhansk and Donetsk districts; once the situation permits and as part of the full implementation of the Minsk agreements, an EU-led CSDP mission should be offered for deployment to the parties to the conflict, to assist in tasks such as demining, preparations for local elections and securing free access for humanitarian aid organisations;
Amendment 197 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 f (new)
Paragraph 11 f (new)
11f. Urges the OSCE SMM to implement its mandate, by distance, through regular exchange with victims and witnesses of persecutions, lawyers, NGOs, and media representatives, among others, both for Crimea and Donbas;
Amendment 200 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Takes note of the Ukrainian Parliament’s adoption of the laws on national security in June 2018, on defence procurement and on intelligence in 2020; urges it, however, to adopt additional legislation aimed at limiting the competences of Ukraine’s security service of Ukraine (SSU) in order to transform it into a pure counter-intelligence and counter-terrorism agency;
Amendment 204 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Acknowledges the unique experience and expertise of Ukraine, recognizes its contribution to the EU common security and defence policy (CSDP) missions, battlegroups and operations; calls for deeper cooperation in EU-related defence policies, including participation in PESCO once the issue of participation of third countries is resolved;
Amendment 210 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Welcomes successful steps taken in the field of scientific and technological cooperation, including space industry, and in the field of defence, notably convergence in the operational, educational and institutional segments, and in the implementation of the necessary internal changes in these sectors;
Amendment 213 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12c. Urges Ukraine to meet its commitments on reforming the state export control in accordance with the EU requirements and standards and in the implementation of a consistent and systematic sanctions policy; calls on the EEAS and the Commission, to better supervise the implementation of EU sanctions, including in better supervision of the activities of the authorities in the Member States charged with implementing the common EU rules;
Amendment 217 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 d (new)
Paragraph 12 d (new)
12d. Welcomes the enhanced cooperation between Ukrainian authorities and the European public and private sector to combat hybrid threats, primarily from Russia, aiming to, inter alia, spread false information, promulgate violence and push anti-government and anti-European sentiments;
Amendment 229 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Is pleased that the National Agency for Prevention of Corruption (NAPC) has been re-established and that the High Anti- Corruption Court began its work in September 2019; regrets, however, the low number of judgments handed down to date, as well as the lack of a comprehensive; welcomes the adoption of the national anti-corruption strategy since 2017for 2020-2024;
Amendment 243 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Highlights that organised crime still is a challenge that needs to be tackled in Ukraine, especially by revising and improving the legislative framework and by improving cooperation and coordination between the responsible law enforcement agencies;
Amendment 250 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Expresses concerns about initiated criminal proceedings on the possibility of high treason by former President Petro Poroshenko for signing the Minsk Agreements, among other charges;
Amendment 254 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Welcomes the already occurred exchanges of prisoners and encourages a full exchange of prisoners between Ukraine on the one side and Russia and Russia backed-separatists on the other, however, expresses concern over liberating Russian citizen suspected of involvement in the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17;
Amendment 258 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Strongly condemns the violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms perpetrated by the occupying forces in Crimea and Donbas, especially the repression of individuals who oppose the de facto “authorities”, the intimidation and persecution of the community, the restrictions on education rights and the harsh conditions in places of detention in Crimea;
Amendment 262 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Strongly condemns the violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms, such as freedom of expression, religion or belief and association, as well as the right to peaceful assembly, perpetrated by the occupying forces in Crimea and Donbas;
Amendment 268 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Notes that the reduction of hostilities in eastern Ukraine during the ceasefire that came into force on 27 July contributed to a 53% drop in security incidents and a reduction in civilian casualties, notes, however, that freedom of media and freedom of religion are still affected in these regions, as well as the fundamental right to education of children;
Amendment 273 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Notes that the five-year Action Plan for implementing the National Human Rights Strategy of Ukraine expires in 2020 and calls for a thorough review of its main achievements before setting goals for a follow up action plan;
Amendment 275 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Welcomes the “EU4ResilientRegions”,worth €30 million, aimed at enhancing the resilience of eastern and southern Ukraine to the negative impacts of the ongoing conflict, including to hybrid threats and other destabilising factors;
Amendment 276 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Deplores Russia-led imprisonment and prosecution of Ukrainian citizens, including Crimean Tatars, for political reasons and calls upon Russian authorities for an immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners; moreover, calls upon Russia to investigate atrocities carried out against Crimean Tatars and to guarantee and safeguard the right of Crimean Tatars, Ukrainians and of all ethnic and religious communities to maintain and develop their own culture, traditions, education and identity;
Amendment 282 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16c. Underlines that in eastern Ukraine more than 3.5 million people on both sides of the line of contact are still dependent on humanitarian assistance and protection, facing water cuts and electricity stoppages; notes that the current COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the challenges these people are facing;
Amendment 286 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16c. Reiterates the importance of investigating the Maidan-related crimes and grave human rights violations allegedly perpetrated by members of Ukrainian forces and bringing those responsible to justice;
Amendment 287 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 d (new)
Paragraph 16 d (new)
16d. Calls upon the European Council and the EEAS to swiftly operationalise and implement an EU human rights sanctions mechanism, the European Magnitsky Act, allowing sanctions to be applied against individuals and companies involved in grave human rights violations and responsible for other crimes, including corruption, and invites Ukraine to follow the example and to introduce an Ukrainian version of the European Magnitsky Act;
Amendment 298 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Expresses concern over the lack of proper action taken by the Ukrainian authorities to tackle the discrimination and hate speech targeting minority groups, especially the Roma community;
Amendment 302 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Expresses concerns over the worsening working environment for media representatives, particularly investigative journalists reporting on corruption and fraud; deplores any acts aimed at limiting the work of journalists, including limiting access to information, criminal investigations, pressure to reveal sources and hate speech, notably hate speech against independent media on Telegram channel by the Members of Verkhovna Rada and other political figures;
Amendment 312 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Notes with concern the wide disinformation and propaganda campaigns taking place in Ukraine during the COVID-19 pandemic; stresses that the EU needs to continue to support Ukraine in countering such hybrid threats, including through the strengthening of independent media, media literacy and strategic communications;
Amendment 319 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Calls to thoroughly investigate the attacks on media workers and media channels and hold culprits accountable;
Amendment 322 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17c. Urges the development of democratic, independent, pluralistic and balanced media landscape in Ukraine which would bring to an end politically motivated persecution of media channels, including revoking of licenses, and ensures protection of local journalists, opinion makers and dissident voices from harassment and intimidation, allows non- discriminatory access to online and offline information and meaningful civic participation, and safeguards and guarantees human and civil rights;
Amendment 324 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 d (new)
Paragraph 17 d (new)
17d. Stresses the important role of the public broadcaster, expresses concern that rural populations were cut off from public television and calls upon the Verkhovna Rada and the Government to uphold State’s commitments to the public broadcaster and to ensure financial and political support for its further modernization, independence and capacity to conduct investigative journalism;
Amendment 326 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 e (new)
Paragraph 17 e (new)
17e. Insists strongly on non- discrimination with regard to all LGBTI people, feminist activists, Roma people and other ethnic, linguistic, religious and national minorities, and their protection against discrimination in law and the prosecution of all acts of abuse, hate speech and physical violence perpetrated against them; calls on the government and all political actors to take efforts to create an inclusive and tolerant society;
Amendment 327 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 f (new)
Paragraph 17 f (new)
17f. Stresses the need for additional efforts to strengthen gender equality and fight against gender-based violence;
Amendment 328 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 g (new)
Paragraph 17 g (new)
17g. Emphasises the importance to protect and ensure Ukrainian citizenship rights in the temporarily occupied territories, including simplifying the procedures for receiving pensions, birth certificates for children and prevent the risk of leaving them stateless and vulnerable;
Amendment 334 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Reiterates its support for deeper economic cooperation and market integration between the EU and Ukraine through a gradual opening of the EU single market, conditioned upon full implementation of the DCFTA and compliance with legal, economic and technical regulations and standards;
Amendment 335 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Calls for an increased sectoral cooperation between the EU and Ukraine, in education and research, innovation, ICT sector and digitisation as well as green technologies, in order to share know-how and best practices; moreover, for an increased cooperation and gradually differentiated sectoral integration of Ukraine in the Energy Union, the Transport Community and the Digital Single Market, among other areas;
Amendment 337 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)
Paragraph 18 c (new)
18c. Calls on the Ukraine authorities to open up the country’s aviation market to European companies, including low-cost companies;
Amendment 338 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 d (new)
Paragraph 18 d (new)
18d. Urges deeper cooperation in telecommunications and the creation of a roaming fees-free regime between the EU and Ukraine as soon as possible;
Amendment 339 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 e (new)
Paragraph 18 e (new)
18e. Encourages the expansion of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) to Ukraine upon meeting all technical and legal requirements;
Amendment 340 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 f (new)
Paragraph 18 f (new)
18f. Calls on the Commission and the EEAS to conduct a credible needs’ assessment for the Donbas region to establish a strategy for its social-economic recovery and suggests the creation of an appropriate international framework for the reconstruction of Donbas;
Amendment 341 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 g (new)
Paragraph 18 g (new)
18g. Notes that, according to UNICEF, Covid-19 poses not only a public healthcare crisis, but also a socio- economic crisis, which might increase the poverty rate in Ukraine from 27.2% to 43.6% or even to 50.8%; therefore, encourages the Ukrainian government to implement comprehensive social protection measures to mitigate the effects of Covid-19;
Amendment 342 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 h (new)
Paragraph 18 h (new)
18h. Calls on the Commission and the EEAS to mainstream gender equality in its financial support for Ukraine, particularly when aimed to mitigate the negative effects caused by Covid-19, as women, including women entrepreneurs, were among most impacted by the strict confinement;
Amendment 398 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Encourages the Commission to consider Ukraine’s desire to participate in the European Green Deal, in particular to launch a structural dialogue and possible development of a joint roadmap based on Ukraine’s proposal to the European Union on participating in the Green Deal;
Amendment 408 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Reminds Ukraine of the commitment, within the Energy Community, to comply with applicable European Union law, including environmental and safety policy, and encourages to refuse purchase of energy produced in not compatible to EU standards;
Amendment 409 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Welcomes the EU’s €10 million “Climate package for a sustainable economy” programme which will offer support to Ukraine in developing a holistic approach to restructure its key economic sectors towards a low carbon economy;
Amendment 412 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. Regrets that in the renewables power generation sector Ukraine is not meeting its obligations towards the investors and that delays in payments to producers of electricity from renewable energy sources threaten further development of clean energy sources in Ukraine;
Amendment 413 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Commends the adoption by the Ukrainian Government in February 2019 of the strategy for the state environmental policy up to 2030 and the national waste management plan, EIА and SEA laws, laws in the field of climate policy; urges Ukraine to take action to put an end to the environmental damage caused by the illegal and unsustainable exploitation of natural resources, such as illegal logging in the primeval Carpathian forests, especially in connection with the unlawful Svydovets ski resort project; urges Ukraine to provide open and convenient access to environmental information, expansion of protected areas, urges Ukraine not to delay the implementation of the National emission reduction plan of major pollutants from large combustion plants; encourages Ukraine to adopt legislation for development of sustainable transport;
Amendment 420 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Expresses concerns about the risks posed by landmines in eastern Ukraine, and proposes a “Donbas demining” program between Ukrainian authorities and the international community;
Amendment 421 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. Is deeply concerned about the approximately 1,200 radioactive sources - used for medical, industrial, or scientific purposes - located in and around the Donetsk region, which pose serious health, safety, and ecological risks; calls on the OSCE, the Trilateral Contact Group and the Normandy Four Format countries to counter the proliferation of radioactive activities and the smuggling of radioactive substances in line with the nuclear non-proliferation regime; urges all the parties to engage with relevant stakeholders in order to safely transport high activity disused radioactive sources out of the Donbas region;
Amendment 425 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 c (new)
Paragraph 25 c (new)
25c. Is deeply concerned about the environmental impact of the conflict in eastern Ukraine, including dangers posed by the flooding of inter-connected mines; calls for an in-depth evaluation of the conflict’s environmental impact to be followed-up with a reaction plan designed to prevent an ecological collapse;
Amendment 436 #
2019/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Reiterates its call for the establishment of an Eastern Partnership University in Ukraine and; calls on the Union’s institutions to reinforce and expand training programmes for Ukrainian legal professionals and to strengthen the capacity of Ukraine to participate in Horizon Europe, among other ways to boost people-to-people contacts, academic and educational cooperation between the EU and Ukraine;
Amendment 20 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
Citation 18 a (new)
— having regard to the Statement and Recommendations adopted on the occasion of the 7th Meeting of the EU- Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee, held in Strasbourg on 18-19 December 2019,
Amendment 22 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 19 a (new)
Citation 19 a (new)
— having regard to the Decision (EU) 2020/701 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25th of May 2020 on providing macro-financial assistance to enlargement and neighbourhood partners in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic,
Amendment 24 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 19 b (new)
Citation 19 b (new)
— having regard to the European Commission Report to the European Parliament and the Council, Third report under the visa suspension mechanism, and the accompanying Staff Working Document, published on 10 July 2020,
Amendment 44 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas on 17 April2020, the Russian and Moldovan governments signed an agreement for a loan of EUR 200 million to be provided by the Russian Federation to the Republic of Moldova with a preferential 2% interest rate, which was negotiated by the presidents of both countries; whereas this agreement has been ratified on the 23rd of April and, on the same day, following an appeal introduced by members of the parliamentary opposition, the Constitutional Court(CC) of the Republic of Moldova suspended the ratification law of the loan agreement until it would complete the examination of its compatibility with the Constitution; whereas on the 6th of May, the President of the CC reported pressure from the Moldovan authorities on the CC, as well as attempts to discredit its judges; whereas on the 7th of May 2020, the CC declared the loan agreement unconstitutional; whereas a new loan agreement with the Russian Federation is currently under negotiations;
Amendment 50 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
Fb. whereas on the 10th of July 2020, the European Commission approved the disbursement of a second and final instalment of 30 million euros from its Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) programme; whereas, however, the Republic of Moldova will not be able to access the rest of funds available under this programme, which expires in July 2020;
Amendment 53 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F c (new)
Recital F c (new)
Fc. whereas during the COVID-19 crisis solidarity with the Eastern Partnership countries is of paramount importance and the EU provided substantial support to address the impact of the outbreak in the region; whereas, in this context, the Republic of Moldova will benefit from 87 million euros in redirected bilateral funding;
Amendment 54 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F d (new)
Recital F d (new)
Fd. whereas the EU is also making further MFA loans of 100 euros million available to the Republic of Moldova, as part of the Decision to provide MFA to ten partner countries in the neighbourhood in order to help them limit the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic; whereas the first instalment of the exceptional MFA package will be disbursed as swiftly as possible after the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)with Moldova will be concluded; whereas in order to receive the second instalment, to be disbursed within one year from the signing of the MoU, the country will have to respect certain conditionalities; whereas an important precondition for the granting of this MFA is that the country respects effective democratic mechanisms, including a multi-party parliamentary system, the rule of law and guarantees respect for human rights;
Amendment 56 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F e (new)
Recital F e (new)
Fe. whereas the new coalition government’s majority in the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova has been constantly shrinking as deputies defected from the ruling alliance; whereas the Republic of Moldova will hold Presidential elections in the fall and is currently facing a period of acute political instability; whereas President Igor Dodon has underlined that the Parliament must be dissolved and early elections must be held as soon as possible; whereas on the 7th of July 2020, the Constitutional Court of Moldova has ruled that early elections could be held only after the Presidential elections;
Amendment 58 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F f (new)
Recital F f (new)
Ff. whereas the Republic of Moldova has made international and national commitments to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women; whereas the country has adopted measures to promote the political representation of women, including through adoption of a mandatory 40% gender quota for the political parties’ electoral lists; whereas further efforts are needed in order to advance the objectives of the 2017-2021 National Gender Equality Strategy, including appropriate funding and stronger implementation mechanisms;
Amendment 60 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. NRecalls that the common values on which the EU is built, namely democracy, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law, lie also at the heart of the political association and the economic integration between the EU and the Republic of Moldova; notes that the AA/DCFTA remains of primary importance, especially in current exceptional times, and commends the progress achieved by Moldova to date; recalls, however, that further progress must be achieved;
Amendment 67 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes the reforms that led to the introduction of a visa-free regime with the Union; the program has been used extensively by the citizens of the Republic of Moldova and represents a very good example of how the implementation of the AA/DCFTA touches upon the lives of citizens by fostering people-to-people contacts with other fellow Europeans;
Amendment 69 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Welcomes all intentions towards a closer political, human, and economic integration with the Union in line with the principle of differentiation and based on the performance, results, and aspirations of the Republic of Moldova's authorities and society;
Amendment 87 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the European Commission to develop a mechanism to monitor the concrete implementation of reforms, including clear benchmarks, with the meaningful involvement of civil society, particularly at local level; deems it essential, in this context, to step up the financial support for CSOs, which play a critical role in fostering participation in public debates and monitoring both the action of Moldovan authorities and the effectiveness of the Union’s policies towards the country;
Amendment 99 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Ahead of the Presidential elections scheduled for the 1st of November 2020, urges Moldovan authorities to ensure the holding of free and fair elections;
Amendment 112 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Is concerned that political instability and frequent government changes are affecting the implementation of AA/DCFTA provisions and limiting the pace of reforms;
Amendment 114 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Stresses the need for the development of a professional public administration and the encouragement of young people to take up a career in the public sector, so as to achieve a more transparent administration in which nepotism and favouritism do not lead to chronic politicisation;
Amendment 120 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the progress achieved on the reform of public administration and public financial management, but encourages further steps to increase transparency;
Amendment 122 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Moldovan authorities to ensure full implementation of the public administration reform in line with the OECD/SIGMA principles of public administration;
Amendment 124 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Underlines the need for more in- depth and broader cooperation between local authorities, for a reduced number of local administrations and more measures to ensure their greater independence and decrease their operating costs;
Amendment 126 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is concerned by the high level of concentration and politicisation of the media and advertising sectors, leading to a low level of public confidence in the media; urges the Moldovan authorities to refrain from exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic to adopt measures curtailing freedom of speech and limiting the media’s ability to report facts in an independent and unbiased waytakes the view that strengthening media pluralism and its independence should be a priority for the Union in its relations with the Republic of Moldova and that this should be reflected appropriately also in the financial allocations; urges the Moldovan authorities to refrain from exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic to adopt measures curtailing freedom of speech and limiting the media’s ability to report facts in an independent and unbiased way; expresses concern for the spreading of fake news and disinformation in the Republic of Moldova during the coronavirus crisis and points out the need for both the local authorities and the Union to develop specific programmes that promote media literacy, combat disinformation and support quality, fact-checked media content;
Amendment 141 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Asks the authorities to sustain the development of actions to ensure full disclosure of media ownership and to support a deeper involvement of civil society in monitoring and assessing of the transparency process;
Amendment 142 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Calls for more support from the government in the development of civil society, calls on government and authorities to refrain from any pressure on NGOs and other civic actors; regrets the distrust and hostility with which political officials approach civil society in general;
Amendment 149 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Urges the Moldovan authorities to further improve the electoral legislation in order to ensure the effectiveness of the right to vote, including abroad, as well as the fairness of the electoral campaigns;
Amendment 152 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Calls on the Moldovan authorities to promote transparency in public decision-making and to ensure proper involvement and consultation of stakeholders and civil society at all stages, which will also increase public scrutiny and the social acceptability of the reforms conducted;
Amendment 157 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8c. Is of the opinion that the EU assistance to the Republic of Moldova should continue to prioritize improving the living standards of the citizens, targeting areas such as facilitating the development of SMEs, helping the youth, as well as the general reform of the education and health sectors;
Amendment 159 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 d (new)
Paragraph 8 d (new)
8d. Points out that the COVID-19 crisis has brought to light the fact that the health system of the Republic of Moldova is underdeveloped and is struggling to cope with the recent surge in the number of cases; calls on the European Commission and the Member States to provide urgent help to Moldovan authorities, including technical assistance and, in the long-run to help them build resilience to similar epidemiological emergencies that might happen in the future;
Amendment 174 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Encourages a deepened cooperation in EU-related defence policies, including participation in PESCO once the issue of involvement of third countries is determined;
Amendment 177 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Reiterates the EU’s support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Moldova, and for the efforts to reach a peaceful solution to the Transnistrian issuepeaceful resolution of the Transnistrian conflict, based on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova, ensuring the protection of human rights on the territories not controlled by constitutional authorities;
Amendment 180 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Acknowledges the increased security interdependence between Moldova and the Transnistria region and the stability of both as the main factor for prevention and resolution of security challenges such as hybrid threats, cyberattacks, election cyber-meddling, disinformation and propaganda campaigns, and third-party interference in the political, electoral, and other democratic processes;
Amendment 184 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10c. Welcomes all activities that enhance the economic collaboration and increase the level of goods and services exchanges between Republic of Moldova and Transnistria;
Amendment 191 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Encourages the authorities of the Republic of Moldova to look for more in- depth collaboration with the Union and its Members States in order to enhance the implementation of good practices and solutions for countering disinformation, propaganda, manipulation and hostile influencing carried out by external forces aimed at dividing, destabilizing, and undermining the integrity of the internal political processes and the relations with the Union;
Amendment 192 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11c. Urges the authorities of the Republic of Moldova to consider the development and implementation of the package of laws regarding the fields of conflict prevention and crisis management part of NAPIAA in 2017- 2019;
Amendment 194 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Urges the Moldovan Government of the Republic of Moldova to complete judicial reforms so as to ensure the independence, impartiality and effectiveness of the judiciary and specialised anti-corruption institutions, taking the necessary measures, including the introduction of guarantees of judicial independence in the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova;
Amendment 198 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Asks for measures to provide more robust and more resilient institutions, the prevalence of the rule of law, the implementation of judicial reforms and the fight against corruption and money laundering, broader participation in the process of all the stakeholders including a permanent presence from the civil society to achieve a meaningful consultation regarding the objectives and the implementation for a significant acceptance of decisions;
Amendment 199 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls on the authorities to continue effective consultations in order to adopt a concept and action plan for justice reform based on a comprehensive diagnostic, ensuring wide consensus from stakeholders and in strict adherence with the Constitution and European standards;
Amendment 200 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Calls on the authorities to ensure progress with regard to the adoption of constitutional amendments related to the judiciary in line with the Venice Commission’s recommendations; regrets that the amendments regarding the appointment of Supreme Council of Magistracy members have been rushed through Parliament; underlines the need to ensure the independence of the SCM, as well as to establish merit-based procedures for the selection and the promotion of judges;
Amendment 205 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Urges an in-depth reform of magistrates' status using international precedents and good practices to allow the Supreme Council of the Magistracy (SCM) full independence in defending judges and prosecutors against any act of interference in or in connection with their professional activity and to promote a merit-based and transparent system for the selection and promotion of judges; calls on the Moldovan authorities to advance in the transparent process of drafting and timely adoption of the amendments to the Constitution on the SCM, in line with Venice Commission recommendations, and of the new Strategy to ensure justice sector independence and integrity with the participation of and in consultation with the Council of Europe and EU experts, civil society, and other interested actors;
Amendment 210 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Encourages the strengthening of the Constitutional Court to enable it to resist permanent partisan temptation to use it for political purposes;
Amendment 211 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Is concerned by the very high level of perceived corruption in Moldova, and therefore urges the Government to step up the fight against it, as well as money laundering, arms smuggling and organised crime; calls on the Moldovan Government to adopt concrete measures to reinforce the independence and integrity of the National Anticorruption Centre’s Office and the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office; points out the need for sustained and consistent efforts to prevent and prosecute high-level corruption and organized crime; takes the view that this is the only way to re-establish the trust of the Moldovan citizens and ensure the enactment of lasting reforms in the Republic of Moldova;
Amendment 222 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Welcomes the adoption of the law on Anti-Money Laundering sanctions on 21 May 2020 and calls for the swift elaboration of guidelines for the application of the new legislation, as well as for specialized training for the concerned authorities;
Amendment 224 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Reiterates its concern at the persistent failure to bring transparent prosecution of all those responsible for the bank fraud exposed in 2014, as well as the slow recovery of stolen assets; calls on the authorities to bring all those responsible to justice without further delay and to recover the misappropriated funds;
Amendment 232 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Welcomes the adoption, on the 18th of June 2020, of the new law to abolish the Citizenship for Investment Programme as of 1 September 2020, at the end of the existing moratorium; takes the view that this is an essential move in order to reduce the risks of corruption, tax evasion and money laundering in the Republic of Moldova; notes that until the programme is cancelled only existing applications will continue to be processed and calls on the Commission to monitor carefully how this will be done;
Amendment 235 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Notes that according to the latest Commission report, the Republic of Moldova continues to meet the visa liberalisation requirements, and that visa- free movement continues to bring positive economic, social and cultural benefits both to the Union and Moldova; calls on the authorities to continue the efforts to satisfy the visa liberalisation benchmarks, in particular in the areas of anti- corruption, to strengthen the judiciary, to apply the anti-money laundering legislation and to take concrete action to address the increase of unfounded asylum applications;
Amendment 236 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17c. Takes the view that the authorities should provide transparent information on the external assistance that they intend to seek and that financing from the Russian Federation should be discussed openly in Parliament and with experts and civil society, including the geo- strategic conditionalities and the long term impact on the economy arising from this type of financing ; considers that, when it comes to conditionalities attached to EU financial assistance, the authorities should also provide the necessary explanations to the public; underlines that EU conditionalities are to be seen as opportunities to conduct the necessary reforms;
Amendment 252 #
2019/2201(INI)
19a. Welcomes the progress in the adoption by the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova of the new law on non-commercial organisations and hopes the text will soon pass through the third and final reading and will be published swiftly; points out the central role NGOs play in any democratic society and expresses hope that the new legislation will improve the transparency of public decision-making and provide a modernized framework for the functioning of civil society in the country;
Amendment 255 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls for more concrete measures to improve detention conditions and to eliminate the detention of people with disabilities in psychiatric hospitals against their will; calls for the complete elimination of torture and ill-treatment in prisons as a method of pressure on imprisoned or detained political opponents;
Amendment 260 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Reminds that a draft bill establishing Magnitsky-type legislation has already been introduced in the Moldovan Parliament; encourages the legislative body to move forward with the examination of the law which would, if adopted, contribute to fighting human rights abuses, corruption and money- laundering;
Amendment 261 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Urges further steps in implementing the national legislation for preventing and combatting trafficking in human beings and for a substantial increase in the quality of services provided to victims;
Amendment 263 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19c. Calls for more protection, assistance, and support of victims of crime, especially children, during investigations and after the judicial process, and for more support during the social reintegration of the victims;
Amendment 265 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 d (new)
Paragraph 19 d (new)
19d. Encourages the authorities of the Republic of Moldova to promote programs that include consistent gender equality dimension, offer more support to the most disadvantaged and vulnerable groups in society, implement legislation to fight hate speech and physical violence perpetrated against the more vulnerable groups;
Amendment 269 #
2019/2201(INI)
19f. Calls for an increased presence of civil society actors in all the actions regarding human rights, fundamental freedoms legislation and implementation, allowing NGOs to act more efficiently as a watchdog for reforms and hold the respective State institutions accountable;
Amendment 270 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the significant increase in Moldovan imports intotrade between the Republic of Moldova and the EU, as well as the fact that the EU is the largest investor in Moldovathe country; welcomes the Moldovan Parliament’s adoption of the European LEADER approach as the basis for its national rural policy; welcomes the fact that, in 2018, the Union accounted for 70% of Moldova’s total exports and 56% of its total trade; encourages further progress in areas such as the customs code, the protection of intellectual property rights including geographical indications, the improvement of sanitary and phytosanitary standards, the improvement of market conditions in the field of energy, public procurement, and access to finance for SMEs;
Amendment 275 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Encourages full implementation of the DCFTA in order to further increase the EU – Moldova bilateral trade and investment relationship;
Amendment 282 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the Moldovan authorities to adopt and implement policies aimed at regulating the participation of the entities from jurisdictions that do not implement international transparency standards (offshore jurisdictions) or the businesses that are directly or indirectly controlled by such companies from trading with public authorities (public procurement, privatization, concession, and public- private partnership);
Amendment 287 #
2019/2201(INI)
22. UCalls on the Moldovan Government to further reform the energy sector in order to increase resilience, transparency in costs and contracts in the sector, and to improve energy independence and efficiency, particularly by strengthening the independence of the energy regulators, increasing energy interconnections with the Union, diversifying energy sources, including renewable energy, and reducing dependence on fossil fuels; stresses that all these aspects are of paramount importance for enhancing the country’s energy security; urges further steps to ensure the independence of the National Agency for Energy Regulation, and the rapid adoption of the secondary legislation needed to ensure the full implementation of the Third Energy Package;
Amendment 289 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Urges further steps to ensureWelcomes actions to strengthen institutional capacity and the independence of the National Agency for Eenergy Rregulation,or and the rapid adoption ofencourages the snecondessary legislation needed to ensure the fulland urgent actions to be taken for the implementation of the Third Energy Package, in particular in the field of natural gas;
Amendment 293 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on the National Agency for Energy Regulations of the Republic of Moldova to approve the energy market Rules based on fair competition and ensure compliance by all market participants;
Amendment 295 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Commends the arrangements agreed between Republic of Moldova, Ukraine and Romania in December 2019 to enable gas transfers to Ukraine and Moldova via the Trans-Balkan pipeline, and the February 2020 Action Plan to ensure the independence of the transmission system operator Moldovatransgaz;
Amendment 299 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Encourages the Moldovan authorities to continue the efforts to reinforce the energy security of the country and commends the finalisation of the Ungheni – Chișinau gas pipeline by the end of 2020;
Amendment 304 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Urges the Moldovan authorities to ensure the timely implementation of the project for interconnection of Moldova- Romania electricity systems by providing the necessary support and monitoring the activity;
Amendment 16 #
2019/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the continuous deepening of EU-Georgia relations and the firm support that Georgia’s chosen path of European and Euro-Atlantic integration enjoys across the political spectrum and in society; acknowledges the progress achieved by Georgia, which has made it a key partner of the EU in the region, and reiterates the need to continue implementing in implementing comprehensive reforms in the rule of law sector, which has made it a key partner of the EU in the region, and calls on further progress regarding constant implementation and monitoring of reforms under the Association Agreement (AA) and the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area;
Amendment 25 #
2019/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates its full support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders and condemns the illegal occupation of the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali/South Ossetia by the Russian Federation; emphasises that the AA covers the entire territory of Georgia, including its occupied regions, and aims to benefit its whole population; calls on the Russian Federation to unconditionally fulfil its obligations under the EU-mediated ceasefire agreement of 12 August 2008, notably to withdraw all its military forces from Georgia’s occupied territories and allow the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) unhindered access to the whole territory of Georgia; asks the Commission and the EEAS to enhance their efforts to resolve the conflict peacefully, including through the EUMM and the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia;
Amendment 49 #
2019/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Commends the Georgian authorities for completing the constitutional reform process and the major political parties for signing the Memorandum of Understanding of 8 March 2020, which established the key features of the electoral system to be used for the upcoming free, fair and transparent parliamentary elections; calls on all parties to ensure that the agreement is translated into law and fully implemented as soon as possible; calls on all the political parties to take the opportunity to start a cross-party dialogue facilitated by the EU, US and the Council of Europe;
Amendment 62 #
2019/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Georgian authorities to implement swiftly and fully the OSCE/ODIHR recommendations and review relevant legislation to address the identified shortcomings including to stop the misuse of administrative resources, campaign financing, negative campaigning, opposition representation in the election administration and pressure on voters;
Amendment 84 #
2019/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Expresses its concern about recent court cases against opposition politicians, which contributed to a climate of increased mistrust and heightened tensions between the ruling party and the opposition, and led to a polarisation of politics and society; calls for the release of the remaining political prisoners; calls on Georgia to respect the highest standards of judicial independence and fair trial as committed to under the AA;
Amendment 86 #
2019/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Expresses its concern about recent court cases against opposition politicians, which contributed to a climate of increased mistrust and heightened tensions between the ruling party and the opposition, and led to a polarisation of politics and society; calls on Georgia to respect the highest standards of judicial independence and fair trial and the rule of law as committed to under the AA;
Amendment 91 #
2019/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for a revision of the selection procedures for judges to be carried out to ensure that the recommendations of the Venice Commission are fully implemented before any new appointments are made; regrets that the recent selection procedure of Supreme Court judges suffered from serious shortcomings, such as lack of accountability and transparency; underlines that the process of appointing judges should be based on clear, transparent and objective criteria;
Amendment 95 #
2019/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Underlines the importance of ensuring transparency, integrity, independence and efficiency of the judiciary; calls on the Georgian authorities to further implement judicial reforms; welcomes the progress that has been made, but notes that efforts are still needed to consolidate the results achieved so far, defend the rule of law and suppress political interference in the judiciary; believes that the support of all political actors and civil society is very much needed in order to achieve sustainable results;
Amendment 103 #
2019/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Strongly condemns the cyber- attacks against Georgian institutions and media outlets widely attributed to Russian actors; calls on all political actors in Georgia to refrain from using social media to attack people, organisations and institutions and spread deliberate misinformation; calls on the European Commission and the EEAS to further assist Georgia in increasing its cyber resilience;
Amendment 105 #
2019/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Strongly condemns the cyber- attacks against Georgian institutions and media outlets widely attributed to Russian actors and the intensifying disinformation campaigns; calls on all political actors in Georgia to refrain from using social media to attack people, organisations and institutions and spread deliberate misinformation;
Amendment 107 #
2019/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Underlines the importance of free and independent mass media, editorial independence, pluralism and transparency of ownership in the media environment as key democratic principles; notes that the Georgian media remain highly polarised and politicised and that interference of management in editorial policies is still commonplace; recalls that any political interference in media pluralism is not in line with the principles of democracy and rule of law; stresses the need for the national public broadcaster to fulfil its obligation of editorial independence, fairness and impartiality in the run-up and during the 2020 parliamentary elections; notes that Russian disinformation and propaganda still remain a crucial issue for Georgia;
Amendment 108 #
2019/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Underlines the important role played by the civil society regarding the implementation of the AA; calls on the Georgian authorities to ensure the participation of non-governmental stakeholders at all stages of the decision making process, including policy formulation, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; calls on the EU to further strengthen its support to civil society;
Amendment 113 #
2019/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Deplores the constant violations by the Russian Federation, which exercises de facto control of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali/South Ossetia regions, of the fundamental rights of the people in these occupied regions, who are being deprived of the freedom of movement and residence, the right to property and the right of access to education in the native language, and reiterates its full support for the right of return of internally displaced persons; is concerned that the restriction of the freedom of movement is depriving people of access to necessary medical services thereby endangering their lives;
Amendment 121 #
2019/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines that gender equality is a key precondition to sustainable and inclusive development; notes with concern that gender equality is still a major challenge in Georgia, especially regarding political representation; commends the work of the Georgian Parliament’s Gender Equality Council and its efforts to identify and raise awareness about sexual harassment as a form of discrimination;
Amendment 124 #
2019/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the work of the Human Rights Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and insists that the existing human rights and anti-discrimination legislation must be thoroughly and efficiently implemented; calls on the Georgian authorities to continue to take all the necessary measures to promote fundamental freedoms and human rights, especially for vulnerable groups, by tackling hate speech and discrimination against LGBTQI people, Roma people, people with HIV/AIDS, persons with disabilities and other minorities;
Amendment 130 #
2019/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Underlines the importance of further strengthening the child protection system, including by preventing violence and sexual exploitation of minors; calls on raising awareness regarding digital risks and ensuring access to education for all, including children with disabilities; underlines the Government’s responsibility to monitor the situation of children in orphanages;
Amendment 131 #
2019/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Calls on the Georgian Government to guarantee freedom of expression, assembly, and association, in line with the country’s commitments under the Association Agreement;
Amendment 146 #
2019/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes with satisfaction that the EU is one of Georgia’s largestmain trading partners; welcomes the continued approximation of Georgia’s legislation in trade-related areas;
Amendment 161 #
2019/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Recommends that the Commission continues its efforts to enable the participation of Georgia in EU-supported programmes and agencies that are open to non-EU countries, under a legally appropriate status; welcomes the fact that under Erasmus+, almost 7,500 student and academic staff exchanges have taken place between Georgia and the EU;
Amendment 9 #
2019/2182(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Recalls that a high level of human health protection shall be ensured in the definition and implementation of all Union policies and activities;
Amendment 16 #
2019/2182(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recalls that the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), recognised asbestos as a proven carcinogen (group 1) responsible for lung cancers and mesothelioma as well as larynx and ovarian cancers; whereas research on other cancers induced by asbestos should be promoted;
Amendment 33 #
2019/2182(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 35 #
2019/2182(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Highlights that actions to enhance prevention are major public health investments for healthier lives but also for the cost/benefit balance in the management of healthcare systems;
Amendment 36 #
2019/2182(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Recalls that improving early diagnosis, treatments and rehabilitation are priorities of the EU Beating Cancer Plan and should benefit patients suffering from asbestos-related diseases;
Amendment 38 #
2019/2182(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that a study by Italian scientists has shown thatraised the important question of whether ingestion of water containing asbestos fibres significantly increincreases the risk of gastric and colorectal cancers; stresses that, even if this analysis alone cannot make it possible to definitively conclude, at this stage, on the link between the ingestion of asbes the risk of gastric and colorectal cancerstos via water and the development of cancers of the gastrointestinal tract, the precautionary principle should apply given the uncertainties involved; considers that more research should be conducted on this important question;
Amendment 55 #
2019/2182(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to set out a European strategy for the complete elimination of asbestos; calls on all Member States to adopt national action plans to implement that strategy; considers that the Commission should coordinate the national action plans, in particular through the adoption of a framework directive on this matter; points out that the safe removal of asbestos is an example of the need to apply the Principle of Health in all policies and is directly connected to recent and upcoming Union policy initiatives such as the Green Deal with the Renovation Wave and Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan;
Amendment 59 #
2019/2182(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Insists that the transition toward a European Union free of asbestos should be socially fair and include support for private owners and SMEs;
Amendment 71 #
2019/2182(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Insists on the need to carry out long-term epidemiological surveillance to assess the effectiveness of the measures taken; highlights that mesothelioma is a disease whose main risk-factor is asbestos and that the number of mesotheliomas diagnosed is a relevant indicator for epidemiological surveillance; calls therefore for the declaration of mesothelioma to competent authorities to be made mandatory;
Amendment 72 #
2019/2182(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Insists on the need to ensure the availability of adequate waste facilities for the safe and sustainable disposal of asbestos materials, located in the vicinity of construction sites; stresses that delivering asbestos waste to landfills is only a temporary solution and that risks of releasing asbestos fibres into the environment should be avoided;
Amendment 73 #
2019/2182(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Highlights that the waste management of asbestos is a challenge of strategic significance for the EU given the amount of asbestos still to be removed and already in landfills; calls on the Commission and Member States to consider all tools to support investment in sustainable treatment technologies, including channelling public spending through dedicated Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEIs); highlights that the treatments of asbestos should fully apply the precautionary principle;
Amendment 82 #
2019/2182(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the EU to work with other international organisations, notably the World Health Organization, and third countries to achieve a global ban on asbestos;
Amendment 84 #
2019/2182(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Stresses that, as the demand for asbestos-related work is likely to grow significantly with the Renovation Wave, there is a crucial need to support research and development in order to strengthen the protection of workers and of the environment, and to improve the reliability and speed of asbestos screening, measurement, removal, and safe waste management;
Amendment 94 #
2019/2182(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. The development of models to detect, register, monitor and check asbestos in private and public buildings, land, infrastructure, logistics and piping;
Amendment 99 #
Amendment 101 #
2019/2182(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. The development of information campaigns on asbestos to provide relevant information to workers, employers, owners, tenants, users of buildings and infrastructure, and citizens about the risks and legal obligations relating to, including of the synergistic effect of tobacco use and asbestos exposure, and legal obligations relating to asbestos and existing accompanying measures for the safe removal of asbestos;
Amendment 107 #
2019/2182(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. The establishment of centres and the promotion of research for the treatment and inerting of waste containing asbestos by providing for the phasing out of the disposal of such waste in landfills;
Amendment 112 #
2019/2182(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. The establishment of a European framework for public and accessible asbestos registers, together with a mapping ofbased on asbestos certificates delivered after the screening of buildings to map the exact location of asbestos on public and private sites;
Amendment 120 #
2019/2182(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. A roadmap for asbestos-free workplaces and an asbestos-free environment, which could establish priority sectors, comprise support for safe removal, and be subject to periodic evaluation every five years of the progress made by the national and regional authorities;
Amendment 14 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
- having regard to Turkey's membership in the Council of Europe and in NATO;
Amendment 43 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas being a candidate country presumes a willingness to progressively approach in all aspects the values, interests, standards and policies of the EU and to respect and uphold the Copenhagen criteria and to align itself with EU policies and objectives;
Amendment 54 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas an analysis of the Commission’s reports on Turkey since 2014 and, in particular, the 2019 and 2020 reports, reveals that Turkey has increasingly and rapidly distanced itself from the EU’s values and its normative framework; not only by the domestic democratic backsliding but also by aggressive foreign policy moves, including illegal actions against EU member states; notes that these reports state that Turkey did not implement the recommendations of the previous reports, pointing to a lack of commitment from the Turkish side and calling into question Turkey’s wish for accession;
Amendment 67 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the European Parliament has substantially cut the Pre-Accession funding for Turkey, in light of the democratic backsliding and inability to adhere to the rule of law;
Amendment 71 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas, in spite of this principled stance by Parliament and all of the current circumstances, the European Council, in its conclusions of 1 October 2020, offered Turkey a renewed and broad positive agenda, provided that constructive efforts are sustained, in a further attempt to restore our relations; whereas after the European Council meeting of October 2020, no such constructive efforts were made;
Amendment 102 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes with concern that Turkey’the Turkish government's continuous and growing distancing from European values and standards hasand the Turkish president’s threats and openly provocative, on occasions insulting, statements against the EU and its leaders have brought EU- Turkey relations to a historical low point, having deteriorated to such an extent that it requires both parties to profoundly reassess the current framework of relations;
Amendment 177 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Regrets the current lack of understandingstate of play of relations between the EU and Turkey, but reaffirms its firm conviction that Turkey is a strategic neighbour, key for the stability of the wider region, and ally with which the EU wishes to have the best possible relations, including within NATO; is deeply concerned about Turkey's current destabilising role in the wider region through its involvement in several conflicts;
Amendment 209 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Expresses its will to strengthen and deepen mutual knowledge and understanding between Turkish and European societies, combating all manifestations of social, religious or cultural prejudice; expresses its full commitment to continue supporting Turkey’s independent civil society in whatever circumstances and framework of relations that the future may bring; believes, nevertheless, that the accession process would still be the mostis a powerful tool to exercise normative pressure on the Turkish government and the best framework to sustain the democratic and pro-European aspirations of Turkish society; stresses that a purely transactional relationship will hardly contribute to the advancement of Turkey towards a more democratic modrecognises however that the advancement of Turkey towards a more democratic model will require political will at the highest political level;
Amendment 232 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes with deep concern that, despite the formal lifting of the state of emergency in July 2018, its impact on democracy and fundamental rights continues to be strongly felt, most recently with the mass sentencing on November 26 of 337 people to life imprisonment for taking part in the failed coup in 2016;
Amendment 265 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Notes with concern the lack of a comprehensive anti-corruption strategy and action plan which slows down Turkey’s progress regarding the fight against corruption; notes that accountability and transparency of public institutions need to be improved;
Amendment 267 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Deeply regrets the limited progress made by Turkey with regards to the fight against organized crime; calls on Turkey to align its data protection law in line with European standards in order to allow cooperation with Europol, to improve regulation regarding the fight against money laundering, terrorism financing and cybercrime;
Amendment 271 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Is deeply worried about the disregard by the Turkish judiciary of European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) rulings and the increasing non-compliance of lower courts with the judgments of the Constitutional Court; recognises that there have been instances where Turkey has requested the re-trial of its prisoners following a decision by the ECtHR however, notes with regret that these retrials often fail to meet internationally recognised standards for a fair trial, such as in the Ilhan Sami Comak case;
Amendment 308 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Is deeply concerned about the constant attacks and pressure on the opposition parties and sentencing of members of the opposition, which undermines the proper functioning of a democratic system;
Amendment 325 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on Turkeythe Turkish government to release all imprisoned human rights defenders, journalists, lawyers, academics and others who have been detained on unsubstantiated charges and to enable them to carry out their work without threat or impediment in all circumstances; strongly condemns the re-arrest and continued detention of Osman Kavala, a prominent civil society figure; is appalled by the tragic death of human rights lawyer Ebru Timtik after 238 days of hunger strike at protest of her unfair trial after being convicted of membership of a terrorist organisation;
Amendment 374 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Urges Turkey to protect the rights of minorities and vulnerable groups, including women, LGBTI people and ethnic and religious minorities; condemns the pervasive hate-speech against LGBTI people, especially when done by high-level political and religious figures; condemns the lack of proper investigation, prosecution and sanction of hate speech, both online and offline, and of hate crime; calls on authorities and officials to firmly condemn all acts of violence and hate speech against minorities and vulnerable groups and to investigate and prosecute them effectively;
Amendment 376 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Urges Turkey to protect the rights of minorities and vulnerable groups, including women, LGBTI people and ethnic and religious minorities and to end gender-based violence, discrimination and hate speech against vulnerable groups; calls on the Turkish authorities to fully implement the Council of Europe treaty designed to prevent violence and domestic abuse against women (the Istanbul Convention);
Amendment 390 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Urges the Turkish authorities to end the protracted bans on Pride marches in several cities; calls on the Turkish authorities to ensure that the right to freedom of assembly and association, as enshrined in Article 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights, can be effectively enjoyed, without discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity, in respect of the recommendation of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe;1a _________________ 1a https://search.coe.int/cm/Pages/result_det ails.aspx?ObjectID=09000016805cf40a
Amendment 439 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Is concerned about the ever more frequent use of a hyper-nationalist narrative among the ruling elite that increasingly gives rise to antagonistic approaches towards the EU or its Member States; is concerned about the increasing clout of religious conservatism in political life and about the increasing political polarization;
Amendment 453 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Notes the need for Turkey to take concrete steps to improve the broader environment for elections, ensuring a level playing field for all candidates and protecting the integrity of the election process; urges, in this regard, the implementation of Venice Commission recommendations;
Amendment 473 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Recalls the laudable role played by Turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in Syria; takes the view that the EU should continue to give the necessary support to Syrian refugees and host communities in Turkey; supports an objective assessment of the EU-Turkey Statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments; strongly rejects Ankara’s migratory pressure at the external borders of the EU and considers it a political instrument used to blackmail the Union, while acknowledging the increased migratory burden and risks Turkey has been facing on its territory; calls on the Turkish authorities to abstain from any unilateral action that would endanger people’s lives;
Amendment 475 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. RecallAhead of the 10-year anniversary of the conflict in Syria, commends the laudable role played by Turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in Syria; acknowledges that Turkey continues to host and provide social services for 3.6 million Syrian refugees; takes the view that the EU should continue to give the necessary support to Syrian refugees and host communities in Turkey; supports an objective assessment of the EU-Turkey Statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments; recognizes the migratory pressure Turkey is facing however, firmly objects to the Turkish government using migrants as blackmail against the EU;
Amendment 516 #
2019/2176(INI)
26. Stresses that a modernisation of the Customs Union cwould be beneficial for both parties and would keep Turkey economically and normatively anchored to the EU; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; highlights that it seems unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the Customs Union given the current circumstancebelieves that a door should be left open for a modernisation of the Customs Union but stresses that would require a change of attitude and constructive efforts by the Turkish government to improve overall relations and would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; recalls that the current Customs Union will not achieve its full potential until Turkey fully implements the Additional Protocol in relation to all Member States;
Amendment 524 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Welcomes the Visa Liberalisation Dialogue initiated by the EU in 2016; regrets, however, that no outstanding visa liberalization benchmarks were fulfilled by the Turkish government, notes that amendments to the anti-terror law and data protection law are still unfinished;
Amendment 542 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Is deeply concerned by the ongoing dispute in the Eastern Mediterranean and the related risk of a military escalation; condemns Turkey’s illegal activities in Greek and Cypriot waters, which violate both the sovereign rights of EU Member States and international law; expresses its full solidarity with Greece and the Republic of Cyprus; urges Turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat; welcomes the proposal of the European Council for a Multilateral Conference on the Eastern Mediterranean and calls on the High Representative to launch it as soon as soon as possible;
Amendment 588 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Strongly condemns the Turkish military interventions in Syria, especially in the northeast and Idlib, which constitute grave violations of international law; reiterates its position as expressed in its resolution of 24 October 2019 on the Turkish military operation in northeast Syria and its consequences, including the call for an EU-wide arms embargo on Turkey;
Amendment 608 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Calls on Turkey to remain committed to the peaceful resolution of the conflict in Libya under the auspices of the UN, and to fully adhere to the arms embargo imposed by the UN Security Council and to not obstruct EU and NATO missions mandated to enforce the UN arms embargo on Libya;
Amendment 628 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Regrets that, rather than calling for an end to the violence and for a resumption of peaceful negotiations supporting the efforts of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group, Turkey instead decided to unconditionally sustain the military actions of one of the sides in the recent conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh; strongly condemns the deployment, with Turkey’s assistance, of Syrian mercenaries to Nagorno- Karabakh;
Amendment 646 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Recognises that Turkey is an important, strategic NATO ally; regrets Turkey’s self-serving and aggressive behaviour, unilateral actions and confrontational statements which raise challenges for NATO, including the deployment of S-400 missiles from Russia;
Amendment 648 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 b (new)
Paragraph 31 b (new)
31b. Calls on the EEAS StratCom division to document suspicions of Turkish disinformation directed at the EU, particularly in Africa and the MENA region and to report its findings to the European Parliament;
Amendment 650 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 c (new)
Paragraph 31 c (new)
31c. Calls for a transatlantic dialogue on relations with Turkey, as soon as the new US administration takes office, with the view of adopting a joint policy towards Turkey to assist in bringing Turkey back to compliance with values, interests and standards of the EU and of NATO;
Amendment 652 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Believes that it is high time to review the EU’s relations with Turkey and to define a comprehensive, unified and coherent strategy for the medium to long term, among all EU institutions and Member States; underlines the EU needs to remain committed to support Turkish civil society, human rights defenders and journalists and to create more opportunities for people-to-people contacts, academic dialogue, access for Turkish students to European universities and media platforms for journalists with the aim of promoting and protecting democratic values and principles, human rights and the rule of law; underlines that any sanctions imposed by the EU against Turkey should not negatively affect the civil society or the refugees in Turkey;
Amendment 684 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Takes the view that enhancing communication and dialogue at all levels are key to restoring mutual trust between the EU and Turkey; deplores the continuous and unjustified refusal of the Turkish side to reinstexpresses in this regard the hope thate the normal functioning of the EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee can be reinstated soon;
Amendment 52 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the fact that EU membership continues to be Serbia’s strategic goal and that it is among the priorities of the newly elected government; notes however that the stated intentions of Serbian officials are often not followed by actions; expects a clear and unambiguous commitment by Serbia, in both words and deeds, to fulfilling all of its obligations towards EU accession in a visible and verifiable way;
Amendment 62 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that the momentum created by the new mandate following the 21 June 2020 elections in Serbia is an opportunity to make important progress towards Serbia’s European perspective; takes note of the OSCE/ODIHR report on the elections and the substantial deficiencies of the election process outlined therein; notes that the new composition of the Serbian Parliament does not guarantee an effective scrutiny over the government's actions, which is usually provided by the opposition; advocates for the opening of additional negotiating chapters as Serbia makes the necessary commitments to reform; notes that the clearly set conditionality linked to the opening of chapters is a tool for achieving sustainable pro-European change in Serbia;
Amendment 69 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Serbian Government to officially adopt the new enlargement methodology of the European Commission and to appoint a new Head of the Negotiating Team for Serbia's accession to the European Union as soon as possible; calls on the Government to raise the administrative capacities of the Ministry of European Integration, in order to adequately conduct membership negotiations;
Amendment 71 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Welcomes the cooperation between the Serbian Government and the National Assembly on the National Convention on the European Union (NCEU); calls on Serbian institutions to do their utmost to make the European integration process as inclusive and open as possible;
Amendment 79 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that Serbia has continued aligning its legislation with the acquis; regrets that the pace of the alignment has been significantly slower than what the Government originally planned, including in the period before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic; underlines thatlimited progress on the rule of law and fundamental rights chapters, as well as on; stresses that the normalisation of relations with Kosovo, and the factual respect of fundamental rights continues to be essential and will determine the pace of accession negotiations;
Amendment 90 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the importance of strategic communication on EU accession by Serbian stakeholders; underlines that public discussion about EU accession must be based on facts and must promote the full respect of fundamental rights and democratic values upon which the EU is based; ; encourages the Serbian authorities to communicate more actively their commitment to European values in public debate;
Amendment 97 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on Serbia and the EU Member States to pursue a more active and effective communication policy on the European perspective, aimed at both Serbian and EU citizens; expresses concern over the promotion of anti-EU messages and rhetoric by publicly financed media outlets;
Amendment 100 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls for the creation of new opportunities for high level political and policy dialogue with the Western Balkans countries, through regular EU-Western Balkans summits and intensified ministerial contacts, in order to strengthen the political nature of the enlargement process and to ensure stronger steering and high-level engagement, as also called for by the revised enlargement methodology;
Amendment 103 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that the Conference on the Future of Europe should seek ways of involving Serbian representatives;government and civil society representatives in an open and inclusive democratic dialogue, without any form of intimidation or exclusion of parts of Serbian society.
Amendment 108 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls for an active engagement and the appropriate inclusion of the Western Balkans countries in the Conference on the Future of Europe;
Amendment 112 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Takes note of the conclusions of the final report of the OSCE/ODIHR special election assessment mission that the 21 June 2020 parliamentary elections were administered efficiently but that the dominance of the ruling party, including in the media, was of concern; regrets the persistence throughout this election cycle of long-term trends of pressures on voters, media bias and blurring of the lines between activities of state officials and partisan campaigning, including in the case of the President of the Republic; expresses concern over allegations of irregular voter registration in the June 2020 elections and urges the authorities to investigate this matter; calls on the authorities to address fully all ODIHR recommendations well ahead of the nextin order to guarantee free and fair future elections;
Amendment 117 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Notes with concern that just weeks before the scheduled elections the ruling party changed important elements of the electoral system, notably the electoral threshold, in a process that lacked public discussion, transparency and inclusiveness;
Amendment 121 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Regrets the decision by parts of the opposition to boycott the elections and stresses that in light of the findings of the OSCE/ODIHR special election assessment mission, the authorities should also be held responsible for provoking such decision; stresses that the only way to guarantee political representation for their constituents is by engaging in political and electoral processes;
Amendment 126 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the establishment of the Inter-Party Dialogue (IPD) facilitated by the European Parliament and the initial measures taken by the Serbian authorities and the parliamentary majority to improve electoral conditions; regrets that the majority of given commitments were only partially or not at all fulfilled by the Serbian authorities, including appointments to the Regulatory Council on Electronic Media (REM) which were decided without any input from the participating opposition and the failure of the public service broadcaster (RTS) to properly implement all of the agreed changes; calls for further implementation of all commitments undertaken in the framework of the IPD;
Amendment 130 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Condemns the series of verbal attacks on Members of the European Parliament, including on one of the facilitators in the IPD, by ruling party MPs and by media close to the ruling party;
Amendment 136 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls for the continuation of the IPD with the involvement of all relevant stakeholders and pro-European political forces in the country; urges that new rounds of a more inclusive IPD take place as soon as possible and that all parties be treated as equal participants in the preparation and implementation of the dialogue;
Amendment 140 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the new government to focus on effective and verifiable fundamental reforms and address existing and potentially additional deep structural shortcomings in the areas of rule of law, fundamental rights, the functioning of democratic institutions and public administration;
Amendment 147 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Urges Serbia to deliver convincing results, including a sustainable track record with effective investigations in areas of concern such as the judiciary, media freedom, freedom of expression and the fight against corruption and organised crime, in particular regarding corruption allegations with a high level of public interest, such as the cases of Krušik, Jovanjica and Telekom Srbija; reiterates its call for justice from 2018 with regard to the unlawful demolition of private property in the Belgrade neighbourhood of Savamala;
Amendment 163 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Urges the Serbian parliament to adopt constitutional reforms aimed at strengthening the independence and professionalism of the judiciary;
Amendment 164 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Regrets that the Serbian Parliament failed to adopt constitutional reforms aimed at strengthening the independence of the judiciary, which were originally scheduled in 2017; notes that the lack of representativeness of the current parliament does not bode well for their adoption in the current mandate;
Amendment 167 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Expresses concern about the effective functioning of the new parliament, where there is no parliamentary opposition, whose legitimacy is challenged by opposition parties and whose term has already been announced to be shortened by the Serbian President, and that adopts far-reaching constitutional changes without an open, inclusive and democratic public debate, especially in the area of judiciary;
Amendment 172 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes improvements to the practices and procedures of the national assembly; underlines that the quality of the legislative process still needs to be improved by increasing transparency and social and political dialogue and fully ensuring that independent regulatory bodies are legally empowered and staffed in a way that allows them to exercise their oversight roles effectively; calls for additional measures to ensure cross-party dialogue and effective involvement of civil society;
Amendment 175 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 d (new)
Paragraph 14 d (new)
14d. Notes with concern that the Serbian Parliament met only 44 days after the declaration of the state of emergency in March 2020, which undermined its position as the key institution of parliamentary democracy as enshrined in the Constitution of Serbia; notes with further concern that the parliament did not begin its work in full for 109 days after the declaration of the final election results on 5 July 2020, despite there being a clear parliamentary majority.
Amendment 177 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Stresses that the Serbian Parliament still does not exercise effective oversight of the executive, and that the transparency, inclusiveness and quality of the legislative process need to be further improved; welcomes the declining use of urgent procedures to adopt legislation and calls on the Serbian Parliament to review the practice of filibustering and whether it stifles democratic debate;
Amendment 179 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Emphasises that all actions which limit the ability of the Serbian Parliament to conduct an effective debate on, and scrutiny of, legislation should be avoided; underlines the importance of the work of the opposition in a democracy and underlines that its politicians should not be subject to slander and libel; regrets that some politicians misuse the public discourse to fuel the rise of radicalism;
Amendment 180 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14c. Underlines that the role of independent regulatory bodies, including the country’s Ombudsperson, the Anti- Corruption Agency, the National Audit Authority and the Commissioner for Information of Public Importance and Personal Data Protection, needs to be fully acknowledged and supported; calls on the Serbian Parliament to engage in the implementation of independent regulatory bodies’ findings and recommendations, notably those of the Ombudsperson; recalls that social dialogue is one of the pillars of the European social model and that regular consultation between the government and social partners is instrumental in the prevention of social tension and conflict; underlines that it is essential for social dialogue to go beyond the exchange of information and that interested parties should be consulted on important laws before they are subject to parliamentary procedure;
Amendment 183 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Believes that the acquisition of two television channels with national coverage in December 2018 by an individual connected with the ruling party represented a step towards monopolisation of the media landscape in the country by the ruling party; invites the editorial teams of all television channels with national coverage in Serbia to respect the highest professional standards and allow for differing opinions to be heard regularly;
Amendment 186 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Is concerned about allegations made by investigative journalists of government manipulation of COVID-19 statistics for political and electoral purposes; stresses that trust and transparency are of particular importance in the government’s efforts against COVID-19 and that the authorities should ensure that no doubt is cast on the validity of publicly available data;
Amendment 193 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Regrets the lack of progress on media freedom, abusive language, intimidation and even hate speech, including from members of the ruling parties, whose responsibility to act with respect towards all the representatives of the media is of utmost importance; urges Serbian authorities to take immediate measures to guarantee freedom of expression and media independence;
Amendment 197 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Regrets that the work of civil society organisations takes place in an environment that is not open and even hostile to criticism, with some CSOs facing particular pressure, threats and intimidation from the government and the media close to the ruling party; urges the authorities to enable an atmosphere that allows all civil society organisations to carry out their work in a safe and unobstructed manner;
Amendment 199 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Urges the authorities to fully clarify the situation concerning investigations on CSOs and journalists for money laundering and stresses that any unjustified investigation is considered an act of intimidation;
Amendment 205 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16c. Condemns the lack of media freedom and dominance of abusive language, intimidation and hate speech towards members of the parliamentary opposition, independent intellectuals, NGOs, journalists and prominent individuals who criticize government policies;
Amendment 208 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. While firmly condemning all acts of violence, notes that incidents of disproportional use of police force during the July 2020 protests deserve particular attention of the authorities, as well as the treatment of Mr. Aleksandar Obradović, who provided proof of alleged corruption in the state-owned arms manufacturer Krušik; stresses that all cases in which it is determined that police has overstepped its authority should be properly investigated and sanctioned;
Amendment 211 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that the legal and institutional framework for upholding human rights is formally broadly in place and, but lacks mechanisms to ensure that these fundamental rights are effectively respected; calls for its more effective implementation, with particular regard to the most vulnerable groups in society, including national minorities, in the areas of education, use of minority languages, adequate representation in public administration and the judiciary;
Amendment 237 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines the need for protection of LGBTI rights; calls for more adequate and effective responses from the authorities to hate speech and hate- motivated crimes;
Amendment 249 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Welcomes Serbia’s engagement in regional cooperation initiatives; encourages Serbia to sustain its efforts at all levels aimed at reconciliation and strengthening good neighbourly relations; invites Serbia to engage in the resolution of all remaining border disputes with its neighbours in a constructive and timely manner.
Amendment 264 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses that the normalisation of relations between Serbia and Kosovo is a priority and a precondition for EU accession; calls for active and constructive engagement in the EU-facilitated dialogue led by the EU Special Representative seeking a comprehensive and legally binding agreement, in accordance with international law; reiterates its call to move forward with the full implementation, in good faith and in a timely manner, of all the agreements already reached; reiterates its call to the authorities to refrain from using inflammatory language towards the citizens of Kosovo of Albanian ethnicity;
Amendment 277 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Regrets the reiterated denial of the Srebrenica genocide by some Serbian authorities; reminds them that fully cooperating with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, and its successor the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, also implies fully accepting and implementing its rulings and decisions; stresses that the recognition of the Srebrenica genocide is a fundamental step in Serbia’s path towards joining the European Union;
Amendment 283 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. WelcomNotes the progress Serbia has made in the development of a functional market economy; invites Serbia to continue its efforts to boost competitiveness and long- term and inclusive growth through structural reforms; calls on the Serbian government to directly tackle the issue of corruption, which stifles the development of a functional market economy, and to address the 2020 Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) concerns;
Amendment 294 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls on Serbia to increase the sustainability of its energy sector by diversifying its energy sources and moving towards renewables while at the same time adopting the necessary measures to preserve and protect environmentally sensitive areas; and less polluting fuels to ensure compliance with its indicative trajectory; urges the authorities to remove all non-compliant coal subsidies and convert the existing coal- based or petroleum products-based district heating into a high efficiency cogeneration- and renewables-based system; encourages Serbia to adopt the necessary measures to preserve and protect environmentally sensitive areas and to step up the monitoring of the implementation and the enforcement of the National Emissions Reduction Plan;
Amendment 306 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Urges the authorities to ensure alignment with EU standards and policy objectives on climate protection and environment, in particular in light of the Sofia Declaration on the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans – including but not limited to the introduction of carbon emissions pricing, the update of energy efficiency legislation and the development and adoption of an integrated National Energy and Climate Plan, in order to facilitate the transition to a circular economy; encourages Serbia to finalise the reforms of the national electricity and gas sectors by ensuring in particular the unbundling of the system operators, and to work on regional connectivity and the completion of the regional energy market in electricity and natural gas;
Amendment 310 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Is concerned by the alarming levels of air pollution and urges the authorities to swiftly take measures to improve air quality, especially in large cities and industrial areas such as Smederevo, Bor and Kolubara region; stresses the importance of finding sustainable solutions and limiting the use of lignite and other low-calorie coal in energy production, as well as for heating;
Amendment 317 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Reiterates the importance of alignment with the EU common foreign and security policy (CFSP), which must progressively become an integral part of Serbia’s foreign policy; regrets the general lack of effective alignment with the CFSP in the past 5 years;
Amendment 322 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Stresses that moving the Serbian Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem would contradict the position of the European Union on the long-term two state solution to the Israel-Palestine dispute;
Amendment 324 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 b (new)
Paragraph 30 b (new)
30b. Underlines the need for the EU and the United States to strengthen their partnership and coordination in the Western Balkans in order to advance key reforms, improve governance and reconciliation;
Amendment 329 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Welcomes the fact that Serbia aligned with the EU’s position on the presidential elections in Belarus; remains however concerned that Serbia has failed to align with the sanctioning of Belarusian officials and with the EU’s position on the new security law in China; calls on Serbia to increase its level of alignment with the declarations of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on behalf of the EU, and with Council decisions;
Amendment 350 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Takes note of Serbia’s decision to sign a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union in October 2019; expects Serbia, however, to align with EU trade policy; regrets that Serbia is still not a member of the World Trade Organisation;
Amendment 364 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Expresses concern over Serbia’s increasing dependence on defence equipment and technologies from the People’s Republic of China and the insufficient transparency of the security sector’s public procurement practices; continues to be concerned about Serbia’s close political and military cooperation with Russia, including the continued presence of Russian air facilities in Nis;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1
Citation 1
– having regard to the European Council conclusions of 28 June 2018, the Council conclusions of 18 June 2019 and the European Council conclusions of 17-18 October 2019, which postponed the decisions on opening accession negotiations with the Republic of North Macedonia and the Republic of Albania,
Amendment 3 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4
Citation 4
– having regard to the Treaty of Friendship, Good Neighbourliness, and Cooperation between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of North Macedonia, signed on 1 August 2017 and ratified in January 2018,
Amendment 23 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas North Macedonia has made consistent progress on its path towards the EU, strengthening the mutual climate of confidence;
Amendment 26 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the rule of law is a key benchmark for assessing the state of the democratic transformation and progress towards the EU accession;
Amendment 28 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c(new)
Recital A c(new)
Ac. whereas despite of the COVID-19 pandemic, North Macedonia held orderly and competitive parliamentary elections;
Amendment 30 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the country is maintaining a steady pace on the rule of lawin advancing EU reforms, in particular in key areas such as the rule of law, fight against corruption and organised crime, intelligence services, public administration and functioning of democratic institutions and procedures;
Amendment 32 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Amendment 33 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas the EU’s engagement with the Western Balkans surpasses that of any other region and demonstrates a mutual strategic commitment;
Amendment 36 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b(new)
Recital D b(new)
Db. whereas the EU has mobilised €66 million to assist North Macedonia in tackling COVID-19 and a post-pandemic recovery and made available up to EUR 160 million in macro-financial assistance;
Amendment 40 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D d (new)
Recital D d (new)
Amendment 43 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D d (new)
Recital D d (new)
Dd. whereas North Macedonia remains one of the main transit routes for irregular migration;
Amendment 66 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Urges the authorities to sustain consensual efforts to strengthen democratic consolidationcy and the transformation process, continue to fight against corruption, and restto reinforce the rule of law, while improving the climate for media and civil society;
Amendment 70 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Recalls that the progress in accession negotiations under the revised enlargement methodology continues to depend on persistent, in-depth and irreversible reforms across fundamental areas;
Amendment 73 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Commends the steady steps in following up onprogress achieved in addressing the ‘Urgent Reform Priorities’ and following up on the recommendations of the Venice Commission and the Senior Experts’ Group on systemic Rule of Law issues;
Amendment 77 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recalls that sufficient financial and human resources are needed to ensure an effective and consistent application of dissuasion, prevention, detection, pro-active investigation and sanctions mechanisms for public office holders through measures covering conflicts of interest, lobbying, codes of ethics and whistle-blower protection;
Amendment 81 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Welcomes steps strengthening impartiality and transparency and accountability of the judiciary through the pro-active action of the Judicial Council and calls for the effective implementation of the revised law on the Council of Public Prosecutors; calls for a full use of mechanisms to confirm professionalism and integrity of judiciary through verifications, financial investigations and asset confiscations;
Amendment 83 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Urges the coimplementation of measures to ensure judicial and prosecutorial professionalism, independence, integrity and accountability, including through an efficient implementation of codes of ethics and of the landmark law on the Public Prosecutor’s Office, ensuring sustainable solutions for the cases related tof the Special Prosecutor’s Office, and accountability for crimes stemming from the large-scale illegal wiretapping case;
Amendment 86 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Encourages the conclusion of institutional reforms and the restructuring of the security and intelligence sectorimplementation of the ongoing reforms in the security and intelligence sectors, ensuring financial and operational independence of the new National Security Agency and a meaningful parliamentary oversight over secret services;
Amendment 91 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for continued efforts to tackle organised crime and corruption through effective dissuasion, prevention, detection, financial investigation and sanctions for money laundering, financial crimes and terrorism finance, along with operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks; urges to further align with the acquis and conduct systematic financial investigations, stepping up freezing, confiscation and management of illegally acquired assets;
Amendment 93 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Urges the Public Prosecutor’s Office to process the unresolved serious priority cases and to pro-actively follow up on major cases referred by anti- corruption and audit agencies as well as whistle-blowers;
Amendment 94 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Takes note of the progress in addressing the widespread corruption through a strengthened track record on investigating, prosecuting and trying cases of high level corruption, abuses of official position and illicit enrichment, notes the importance of the reinforced role of the Anti-Corruption Commission and cooperation with it in this regard;
Amendment 95 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 d (new)
Paragraph 9 d (new)
9d. Encourages to strengthen the newly-established Asset Recovery Office and improve fight against money laundering and economic crimes, including through partnership with Europol; calls to step up joint efforts in tackling organised, economic and cyber- crime;
Amendment 101 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the positive engagement of the country’s main poliRecalls that a constructive role of the opposition is essentical forces, enabling adoption of key legislation and a smooth electoral functioning of the Parliament and the adoption of key legislation, such as EU-related reforms and the NATO integration process;
Amendment 105 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 111 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Underscores the need to improve the legislative process by minimising the use of fast track procedures, and by enabling proper consultations and impact assessments; recalls the need to upgrade the parliamentary rules of procedure by consensus in order to empower the Parliament and strengthen legislative, oversight and budgetary scrutiny mechanisms;
Amendment 112 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Underlines the need to complete a timely, inclusive and comprehensive review of the Eelectoral Codelegislation, by addressing the remaining recommendations of the OSCE/ODIHR and Venice Commission;
Amendment 115 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls for additional measures to improve the transparency of political party financing and ensure democratic and competitive intra-party functioning mechanisms; recalls the need to effectively implement the recommendations of the State Audit Office;
Amendment 116 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Urges to embed merit-based standards in public appointments and promotions, advancing the culture of transparency, integrity and equitable gender and ethnic representation across the civil service and the public sector, while ensuring adequate whistle-blower protection;
Amendment 119 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Urges to further improve access to public information by ensuring regular cross-agency updates through the open governmental data portal and a full functionality of the Agency for Protection of Free Access to Public Information;
Amendment 128 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a(new)
Paragraph 17 a(new)
17a. Welcomes the 2019 Poznan Declaration on Roma Integration within the EU Enlargement Process, urges the authorities to fully implement it and improve the absorption capacity of the country’s increasing funding for Roma integration policies;
Amendment 140 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the renewed adoption of anti-discrimination legislation, and urges the authorities to follow up with an inclusive and transparent process establishing an independent Anti- Discrimination Commission, ensuring protection and inclusion of all marginalised groups; encourages the Sobranie to adopt legislation which will enable a simplified, transparent and accessible procedure based on self-determination for legal gender recognition, and prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity; notes the organisation of the first-ever Skopje Pride in June 2019;
Amendment 145 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Invites the Ministry of Political System and Inter-Community Relations to advance social cohesion through the implementation of the ‘one society for all’ strategy and urges to address the remaining challenges of discrimination, exclusion and underrepresentation;
Amendment 146 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Commends continued constructive endeavours to strengthen inter-ethnic relations and the protection of minorities, especially under the strengthened mandate of the Agency for Communities Rights Realisation to monitor and guide public institutions in upholding their legal obligations towards minorities;
Amendment 150 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Commends the strengthening of the Ombudsman office and urges the authorities to step up implementation of its recommendations;
Amendment 158 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on lawmakers in Northern Macedonia to take steps to ensure an adequate representation of women in all decision-making positions, following the positive trends in women’s representation in the Parliament, facilitated by mandatory gender quotas, and to further address the gender imbalance and gender pay gap in the labour force;
Amendment 168 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the country’s efforts in improving cooperation on managing migration and addressing the basic needs of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants; calls for further strengthening international protection of those in need; recalls the need to establish a viable mechanism for managing irregular migratory flows, ensuring international protection and combating people smuggling networks;
Amendment 170 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Welcomes the ongoing co- operation and supports the finalisation of the status agreement with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) that would facilitate better protection of borders and fighting cross border crime in full respect for fundamental rights;
Amendment 177 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Acknowledges that the generally favourable environment for freedom of expression and media independence must be enhanced through improved legal framework, self- regulation, transparency of ownership and advertising market, while increasing financial sustainability and impartiality of public and private media outlets, reducing political advertising and ensuring independent editorial policies;
Amendment 182 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Encourages systemic media reforms that would reinvigorate competition, the independence of the public service broadcaster, and qualitymedia regulator and support investigative journalism;
Amendment 184 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Commends stepsNotes the steps taken to enhancinge media self-regulation and professional standardsthrough the Register of Professional Online Media and stepping-up professional standards through the Charter on journalists’ working conditions and draft Fair Working Contract for digital media;
Amendment 188 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Urges the adoption of measures to safeguard the financial and operational independence of the public service broadcaster and the Agency for Audio and Audiovisual Media Services, commends the Agency’s efforts on monitoring transparency of media ownership and tackling the instances of hate speech, discrimination and threats against reporters;
Amendment 193 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls for effective investigations into physical threats and verbal attacks against media professionals; urges to ensure a clear cleavage between a free public debate as opposed to hate speech, defamation or incitement to violence;
Amendment 201 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Urges the authorities to make full use of continuing COVID-related EU support and related mechanisms, using the opportunities offered by the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans, aimed at bringing the region closer to the EU Single Market;
Amendment 203 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 c (new)
Paragraph 28 c (new)
28c. Calls on the European Commission and the Member States to allocate a sufficient amount of COVID-19 vaccines to the citizens of all Western Balkan countries; encourages regional cooperation in the field of health, in particular on cross-border diseases in order to mitigate the burden in the region;
Amendment 209 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Welcomes the social protection reform broadening the support base and urges for targeted measures addressing child poverty, aggravated by the pandemic;
Amendment 210 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 b (new)
Paragraph 30 b (new)
30b. Stresses the need to advance efforts to ensure a non-discriminatory access to the labour market for the EU citizens, freedom to provide services, a mutual recognition of professional qualifications and elimination of non- tariff barriers to trade;
Amendment 214 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Calls for steps to ensure competition in the rail market, advance construction of relevant rail corridors and ensure functionality of the relevant border crossings;
Amendment 216 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Welcomes continuous steps to ensure compliance with the obligations of the Third Energy Package, and create an integrated regional energy market through electricity and gas interconnectors with neighbouring countries;
Amendment 218 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Recalls the potential of the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans, notably to enhance regional connectivity through Rail Corridor VIII to Bulgaria, and gas interconnectors to Greece, Kosovo and Serbiathe North Macedonia-Kosovo and North Macedonia-Serbia gas interconnectors;
Amendment 222 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Welcomes the adoption of the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans and the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans to support Green and digital transition of the region;
Amendment 227 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Calls for political will to implement ambitious environmental protection and sustainable development plans including through restrictions on hydropower development in protected areas, ensuring environmental liability and protecting biodiversity;
Amendment 231 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Recalls the need to prioritise setting up of an integrated regional waste management system, promote recycling, step-up wastewater treatment capacities and reduce the high rates of marine plastic leakage;
Amendment 239 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
Amendment 248 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Regrets that Bulgaria and North Macedonia have yet to find a compromise on issues related to history and language, trusts that they will soon be settled in order not to jeopardise the integration momentum, andpending bilateral issues and recalls the importance of achieving tangible results in the implementing in good faith bilateral agreements as part of the enlargement process; encourages both sides to reach a compromise over a roadmap of concrete measures, which implementation will be assessed throughout the accession process; looks forward to the holding of the first iIntergovernmental cConference, kick-starting the accession talks without a further delay as soon as possible after the adoption of the Negotiating Framework;
Amendment 262 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 b (new)
Paragraph 39 b (new)
39b. Underlines the need for the EU and the United States to strengthen their partnership and coordination in the Western Balkans in order to advance key reforms, improve governance and reconciliation;
Amendment 269 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Invites North Macedonia to continue contributing to the EU crisis management operations and increasing its alignment with the Common Foreign and Security PolicyAcknowledges the high level of alignment of North Macedonia with the Common Foreign and Security Policy and invites the country to continue contributing to the EU crisis management operations;
Amendment 279 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42 c (new)
Paragraph 42 c (new)
42c. Calls for an active engagement and the appropriate inclusion of the Western Balkans countries in the Conference on the Future of Europe;
Amendment 4 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 22 a (new)
Citation 22 a (new)
— having regard to the fifth country monitoring report of the European Commission Against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI), published on September 20171a , and to the conclusions on Montenegro concerning the state of implementation of the 2017 recommendations, published on June 2020,1b __________________ 1a https://rm.coe.int/second-report-on- montenegro/16808b5942 1bhttps://rm.coe.int/ecri-conclusions-on- the-implementation-of-the- recommendations-in-respe/16809e8273
Amendment 12 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the parliamentary elections of 30 August 2020 have resulted in the first transition of power in a democratic setting in the country since restoring independence in 2006;
Amendment 14 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the previous Government acknowledged the election results, thus confirming the level of democratic maturity and progress achieved in Montenegro;
Amendment 32 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the 30 August 2020 elections resulted in the first transition of power since the country’s independence, in full respect of democratic standards and Montenegro’s constitution; regrets that this election process was yet again marked by accusations of foreign influence on the outcome of the elections;
Amendment 41 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the need for cooperative and constructive cohabitation between the President and the new Government with a view to enhancing Montenegro’s progress on its EU path and strengthening further democratic progress of the country; calls on all parties to abide by democratic and constitutional principles in overcoming political and ideological differences;
Amendment 43 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Strongly stresses the unconditional need to avoid the use or the threat of use of force in settling any political or ethnic dispute, in order to prevent a democratic regression in the country;
Amendment 47 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Commends Montenegro’s progress in several areas of the accession negotiations, including international police cooperation and the fight against human trafficking and organized crime; calls on the authorities to accelerate political and economic reforms, particularly on the rule of law, the judiciary, media freedom and the fight against corruption, where further significant progress has to be made;
Amendment 56 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Welcomes the decision of the previous Government and the current opposition not to boycott the work of the Parliament and instead participate therein;
Amendment 61 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Reiterates the importance of accelerating work on the implementation of the action plans for Chapters 23 and 24 and other strategic documents relating to the rule of law, in particular through effective cross-party dialogue aimed at ensuring the required qualified majority for key judicial and prosecutorial appointments; regrets that the working group on chapter 24 has not met over the past year and calls for an inclusive process with the participation of representatives of the non-governmental sector in this working group;
Amendment 75 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the efforts to implement public administration reform (PAR) and the results already achieved; is concerned by the findings that party membership still influences employment in the Montenegrin public sector and in that respect calls on the new government of Montenegro to avoid politically-motivated dismissals of professionals; calls on the Montenegrin authorities to continue their efforts to create an efficient public administration and to retain expertise, in particular on Foreign Affairs and the EU accession process;
Amendment 77 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Is concerned by the amendments to the Law on Civil Servants and State Employees adopted in the Parliament of Montenegro, which could undermine the progress achieved in public administration reform based on merit- based employment criteria, as set in the 2018 European Commission Progress Report on Montenegro;
Amendment 80 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls on the Montenegrin authorities to devote special attention to money laundering, tax evasion and any other criminal activity in the framework of the investor citizenship scheme; calls on the authorities to enhance customer due diligence in this programme;
Amendment 93 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls for operational independence of the media regulators and public service broadcaster from undue political interference, including granting the Agency for Electronic Media (AEM) powers to impose a complete set of measures and establish a track record to demonstrate adequate administrative capacity to enforce the EU acquis for electronic communications, information society services and audio-visual media services, including as regards regulatory independence;
Amendment 95 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Strongly condemns verbal and physical attacks against and intimidation of national minorities, especially in Pljevlja following the August 2020 parliamentary elections; calls for a thorough investigation of all accusations related to foreign interference in the census procedure and urges to pay special attention to issues related to the national and ethnic affiliation of Montenegrin citizens;
Amendment 101 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Takes note of the Law on Domestic Violence Protection, and asks for its thorough implementation as gender-based, domestic violence and violence against children remain an issue of serious concern; calls on the new Government to continue the practice of coordination and consultation when adopting and/or amending laws related to the EU acquis;
Amendment 110 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes progress on the protection of LGBTI rightthe rights of LGBTI persons and the adoption of the law on same-sex partnerships and calls on authorities to ensure all necessary conditions for its adequate and timely implementation; stresses that the situation of transgender and non-binary persons needs to be improved; urges the collection of disaggregated data relating to hate speech and crime based on sexual orientation and gender identity as recommended by ECRI and calls for their effective sanctioning;
Amendment 113 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes progress on the protection of LGBTI rights and the adoption of the law on same-sex partnershipswelcomes the fact that Montenegro is the first country in the region to adopt a law on same-sex partnerships; encourages the government to ensure the implementation of this law and to combat homophobia and discrimination of LGBTI individuals in all aspects of society;
Amendment 118 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Regrets that the new Government adopted amendments to the Law on Freedom of Religion or Belief and the Legal Status of Religious Communities in an urgent procedure without public debate and without dialogue with all religious communities;
Amendment 131 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 d (new)
Paragraph 26 d (new)
26d. Is concerned by the lack of progress in dealing with war crimes committed in Montenegro and calls on the authorities to support and develop the established Documentation and Information Centre;
Amendment 151 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Calls for the creation of new opportunities for high level political and policy dialogue with the Western Balkans countries, through regular EU-Western Balkans summits and intensified ministerial contacts, in order to strengthen the political nature of the enlargement process, to ensure stronger steering and high-level engagement, as also called for by the revised enlargement methodology;
Amendment 154 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 c (new)
Paragraph 28 c (new)
28c. Calls on the Montenegrin authorities to pay attention to the growing indebtedness and financial dependence on China;
Amendment 155 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 d (new)
Paragraph 28 d (new)
28d. Underlines the need for the EU and the United States to strengthen their partnership and coordination in the Western Balkans in order to advance key reforms, improve governance and reconciliation;
Amendment 158 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Encourages Montenegro to intensify work on better aligning the education system with the labour market in order to more effectively tackle the phenomena of skills mismatch and brain drain among young people; calls on the Montenegrin authorities to strive for an open and transparent human resource policy in public administration and especially in the national health system;
Amendment 164 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Notes with concern the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Montenegro’s economy; calls on the Government to carry on in close cooperation with parliament a responsible macroeconomic and fiscal policy in view of the high public debt; calls for a more transparent and timely national budgeting process; encourages the authorities to make the best use of EU assistance in order to mitigate the impact of the crisis;
Amendment 171 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Reiterates that the European Union has swiftly mobilised substantial support for the Western Balkans to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic health emergency and the socio-economic recovery of the region; calls on Montenegrin authorities to take into strong consideration the needs of the most vulnerable groups in society such as women, Roma and LGBTI persons, people with disabilities and other minorities when creating and implementing COVID-19 socio-economic relief measures;
Amendment 192 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Welcomes Montenegro’s progress in diversifying its electricity production towards renewable sources, as well as its active participation in the Western Balkans Connectivity Agenda and exceeding its overall 2020 renewables target and sectorial targets for electricity, heating and cooling, as well as its active participation in the Western Balkans Connectivity Agenda; invites Montenegro to introduce streamlined and simplified rules for facilitating the further deployment of renewable projects;
Amendment 194 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Recognises the steps Montenegro has taken towards establishing an electronic system for guarantees of origin and supports Montenegro’s efforts to become a member of the Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB), in order to ensure compatibility with the standardized European Energy Certificate System;
Amendment 195 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 b (new)
Paragraph 35 b (new)
35b. Takes note of the advanced stage of implementing reforms in the electricity sector and invites Montenegro to transpose the REMIT Regulation without delay and transpose network codes into national grid codes;
Amendment 196 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 c (new)
Paragraph 35 c (new)
35c. Invites Montenegro to increase the current low level of cross-zonal capacities available to electricity market participants in line with the best EU practice to at least 70% of the transmission capacity, respecting operational security limits after the deduction of contingencies;
Amendment 197 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 d (new)
Paragraph 35 d (new)
35d. Notes with concern the slow progress in the reconstruction works and thus the delay in shutting down the Pljevlja thermal power plant despite having reached the maximum allowed number of operating hours under the opt- out mechanism for large combustion plants; invites Montenegro to comply with the rules of the Large Combustion Plant Directive without delay;
Amendment 198 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 e (new)
Paragraph 35 e (new)
35e. Commends Montenegro for being a frontrunner in establishing a carbon pricing and emission trading mechanism in the region and taking the first steps to put in place the necessary rules for monitoring, reporting and verification of emissions; invites Montenegro to continue its efforts in the pursuit of putting in place an EU-compatible emission trading system;
Amendment 199 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 f (new)
Paragraph 35 f (new)
35f. Welcomes the full compliance achieved as regards the Fuel Quality Directive, but remains concerned by the lack of progress in holding emergency oil stocks;
Amendment 200 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 g (new)
Paragraph 35 g (new)
35g. Recognises the steps taken in the process of developing an ambitious National Energy and Climate Plan; calls however for further improved efforts to finalise the document as soon as possible, in line with the Recommendations of the Ministerial Council of the Energy Community;
Amendment 5 #
2019/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2
Citation 2
— having regard to the European Reform Agenda (ERA) for Kosovo, launched in Pristina on 11 November 2016, as well as the launching of the ERA 2 in October 2020,
Amendment 43 #
2019/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic represents an unprecedented burden on Kosovo’s health, economy, and social protection systems and has clearly demonstrated that the EU and the Western Balkans must continue tackling common challenges together;
Amendment 49 #
2019/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the EU’s engagement with the Western Balkans surpasses that of any other partner and demonstrates a mutual strategic commitment;
Amendment 50 #
2019/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
Hb. whereas the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans will facilitate a long-term recovery following COVID-19 pandemic, supporting the economic development and reforms in the region;
Amendment 60 #
2019/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes Kosovo’s continued and strong commitment to advancing on its European path, as well as the strong support for European integration among Kosovo’s population;
Amendment 64 #
2019/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Regrets the limited progress in implementing the ERA, and 1, while acknowledging the commitment of the Government for a broad and all inclusive reform process as foreseen by ERA 2; calls on the Kosovo authorities to take ownership of the process, demonstrate greater political will and improve administrative capacity in order to enhance implementation of the EU-related reforms;
Amendment 69 #
2019/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Expresses concern about the dissolution of the Ministry of the EU Integration, and calls on the Government of Kosovo to ensure thneed to fully and properly integrate the newformer structure is granted the level of competence and responsibilities appropriate to ensuring proper coordination of the integration processs of the Ministry of EU Integration in the Prime Minister Office as foreseen on the newly approved Regulation of the Organisational Structure of the Prime Minister’s Office;
Amendment 83 #
2019/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the Commission’s statement of 26 August 2020 confirming its assessment of Kosovo’s ability to benefit from the visa liberalisation regime, and calls on the Council to urgently proceed with the adoption of a visa-free regime for the citizens of Kosovo; reiterates its concern that the lack of a decision from the Council could weaken EU's credibility in the Western Balkans and might impact the dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia;
Amendment 102 #
2019/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Underlines the need for the EU and the United States to strengthen their partnership and coordination in Kosovo and in the Western Balkans in order to advance key reforms, improve governance and reconciliation;
Amendment 140 #
2019/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Reiterates thate need for a fair and competitive process of selections and appointments for high-level decision- making positions in the civil service and publicly owned enterprises remain of great concernand acknowledges the efforts of the government of Kosovo through signing the memorandums of understanding with the United Kingdom to oversee this process and to support and advice the local institutions;
Amendment 158 #
2019/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes the failure to ensure theCalls for the need to establish financial and editorial freedom of the public broadcaster; reiterates the need to guarantee fullfurther strengthen media transparency of, including media ownership;
Amendment 167 #
2019/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls for better cooperation between government and civil society, and for increased participation of civil society in policymakingNotes that the environment in which civil society operates continued to improve and government authorities continue to make efforts to enhance the ability of civil society to contribute meaningfully to policy development; calls for further efforts to enhance transparency of public funding for civil society organisation;
Amendment 181 #
2019/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Kosovo authorities to increase efforts to promote t gender equality and strengthening women’s economic position, including by prioritising gender mainstreaming and increased cooperation with civil society, including women’s organisations, as well as by creating an environment conducive to the better representation of women in decision- making positions;
Amendment 200 #
2019/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses that normalisation of relations between Serbia and Kosovo is a priority and a precondition for EU accession for both countries; calls for active and constructive engagement in the EU-facilitated dialogue led by the EU Special Representative, seeking a comprehensive and legally binding agreement in accordance with international law; reiterates its call to move forward with the full implementation, in good faith and in a timely manner, of all the agreements already reached;
Amendment 202 #
2019/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Underlines that the long term stability and prosperity of Kosovo remains dependent on the development of relations between the Kosovars and the Serbs and that all political forces are responsible to uphold and support a political culture based on tolerance, inclusion and mutual understanding and respect;
Amendment 217 #
2019/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Calls for the creation of new opportunities for high level political and policy dialogue with the Western Balkans countries, through regular EU-Western Balkans summits and intensified ministerial contacts, in order to strengthen the political nature of the enlargement process, to ensure stronger steering and high-level engagement, as also called for by the revised enlargement methodology; calls for an active engagement and the appropriate inclusion of the Western Balkans countries in the Conference on the Future of Europe;
Amendment 233 #
2019/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls for more efforts in dealing with the requests of family members of missing persons, the opening of all wartime archives, and for information to be revealed about people who are still listed as missing from the 1998-99 Kosovo war;
Amendment 275 #
2019/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Expresses serious concern about the continuing high rate of premature deaths due to polluted air; urges the Kosovo authorities to tackle air pollution immediately and phase out coal, acknowledging the recent revision of the Energy Sector Strategy to address this issue;
Amendment 280 #
2019/2172(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Calls on Kosovo to implement credible and sustainable public transport and mobility policies for addressing long- standing infrastructure deficiencies, including regular public transport links to North Mitrovica and all major towns throughout the country;
Amendment 35 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
Citation 15 a (new)
- having regard to the Joint Declaration of the European Parliament – Western Balkans Speakers’ Summit of 28 January 2020,
Amendment 93 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the path towards the EU depends on sustainable peace and genuine reconciliation warranting the democratic and multicultural character of BiH; urges the country to expedite effective prosecution of war crimes under the revised National War Crimes Processing Strategy, and calls for impartial and effective investigations into these crimes; condemns any kind of historical revisionism, secessionist rhetoric and related acts, denial or glorification of war crimes committed during the 1990’s war, including the Srebrenica genocide; condemns the non-respect of the rulings of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and of the International Court of Justice;
Amendment 102 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that over 7 200 BiH citizens are still missing, and urges the authorities to intensify cooperation and data sharing on issues related to missing persons, redress to civilian victims of war, and to ensure the safe return of refugees and internally displaced people in accordance with Annex VII of the Dayton Peace Agreement; calls for the eradication of all forms of discrimination against returnees;
Amendment 103 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that over 7 200 BiH citizens are still missing, and urges the authorities to intensify cooperation and data sharing between regional, national and international stakeholders on issues related to missing persons, redress to civilian victims of war, and to ensure the safe return of refugees and internally displaced people;
Amendment 118 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Urges the authoritieresponsible authorities at all levels to ensure inclusive and non- discriminatory education for all children; regardless of their ethnic, cultural or personal background, by working towards a meaningful harmonization of the three ethno-national curricula in place, by progressively eliminating content in history, geography, language, literature and religious education that promotes division and by mainstreaming critical thinking skills into teacher training and classroom work; recognizes that only through quality education that gives young people a vision and perspective of a positive future can the brain drain issue be addressed;
Amendment 142 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. UWelcomes Bosnia and Herzegovina’s commitment to advancing on its EU path, as well as the strong support for European integration among its population; urges all BiH political leaders and institutions to significantly accelerate work and co-operation to fully comply with the 14 key priorities; calls on the authorities to maintain the political will for enhanced co- operation demonstrated at the onset of the COVID-19 crisis;
Amendment 150 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines that the effective organisation and, independent functioning and accountability of institutions is an essential feature of a viable democracy and a prerequisite for advancing the EU integration process, including obtaining candidate status; warns that ethno- nationalistic rhetoric and attempts to obstruct the functioning of institutions undermine country-wide co- ordination and decision-making on key policies and reforms;
Amendment 155 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Commends the adoption of the amendments to the BiH Election Law that allowed Mostar citizens to vote in the 2020 local elections; is concerned about reports that the wider Mostar agreement co- facilitated by EU officials contravenes the Union’s long-held aim of reunification of the city; welcomes the Parliamentary Assembly’s vote of 22 July 2020 on the Rules of Procedure governing the meetings of Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee (SAPC), paving the way for their formal adoption by the 2nd EU-BiH SAPC as soon as possible;
Amendment 171 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the urgent need to address shortcomings in the constitutional framework, including through the harmonisation of laws on cantonal and federal level and expanding the state’s jurisdiction, and to make progress on reforms that would transform BiH into a fully functional and inclusive civic state; stresses that institutional reforms depend on the will and commitment of political leaders and institutions in the country, which must be reflected in a new social contract for all citizens; urges the international community to facilitate the conditions for and actively support constitutional dialogue under the leadership and guidance of the EU, in particular Parliament, and in consultwith the active participation withof civil society representatives and citizens as fully engaged and fully equal partners;
Amendment 180 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Regrets the lack of progress on reforms in the judiciary; reiterates the as a pivotal and urgently need to strengthen the professionalism and accountability of the judiciary and to ensure its independence from undue influenceed reform, including the conditions and recommendations contained in the Commission Opinion’s 14 priorities as well as in the December 2019 Priebe report; notes that the Commission’s 31 December 2020 deadline for adoption of three systemic laws (amendment to the Law on the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council, Law on public procurement, Law on conflict of interest) has not been met by BH authorities;
Amendment 187 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Reiterates the urgent need to resolve the mounting backlog of cases pending trial; calls for an urgent strengthening of the professionalism and accountability of the judiciary and to ensure its independence from undue influence, especially undue political pressure; calls for reform of the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council;
Amendment 190 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Calls for establishing a national contact point for cooperation with Europol and signing an agreement on operational cooperation with Eurojust;
Amendment 197 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls for immediate steps to tackle corruption and impunity in the public sphere in order to rebuild citizens’ trust in the institutions; calls on the authorities to duly investigate and resolve the lack of effective prosecutions for high-profile corruption cases; stresses that the persistent lack of transparency shown by political actors and public institutions alike needs to be swiftly addressed;
Amendment 216 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Expresses concern over the fundamental rights situation, andin particular over the persisting discrimination and hate speech faced by the LGBTI+ community, migrants and asylum seekers, as well as ethnic and religious minorities; calls for more effective and comprehensive countrywide human rights and anti- discrimination strategies, as well as measures against interfaith and interethnic intolerance; stresses the need to duly prevent and prosecute the proliferation of hate speech, hate crimes and violence, and to promote social inclusion of minorities and vulnerable populations, including the Roma;
Amendment 223 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses that the situation of LGBTI persons can be significantly improved by new legal measures and modifications such as legalising same-sex partnerships, the explicit protection of sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics against hate speech and violence in the Criminal Code, quick, transparent and accessible procedures for legal gender recognition based on self- determination,1a and ensuring legal guarantees for the bodily integrity, autonomy, self-determination and informed consent of intersex persons, in line with its position on the matter;1b __________________ 1a In line with Council of Europe guidelines: Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers Recommendation to Member States on measures to combat discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity, available, CM/Rec(2010)5, available on http://assembly.coe.int/nw/xml/XRef/Xref- XML2HTML-EN.asp?fileid=21736. 1b Texts adopted, P8_TA(2019)0128.
Amendment 230 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Regrets BiH’sthe continued inabilityunwillingness of BiH’s party leaders to comply with anti-discrimination rulings of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR); stresses that any possible future negotiations and agreements on the implementation of the rulings must not be misused for purposes other than the ones laid out by the ECtHR; notes the continuing shortcomings in the election process, and reiterates the need to address discriminatory ethnicity and residency- based restrictions on the right to stand for election through the required constitutional changes;
Amendment 241 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for thorough investigations into alleged electoral irregularities, including identity theft, barriers to independent electoral observation and political pressure on the BiH Central Election Commission (CEC), during of the 2020 municipal elections, specifically in relation to the 20 December 2020 Mostar elections;
Amendment 248 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Regrets continued political and financial pressure and instrumentalisation of the media, undermining freedom of expression and media pluralism; expresses its concern at the hostile environment for independent media, and urges the authorities to effectively investigate and prosecute threats and attacks against journalists and media personnel; urges media, information and digital literacy to become a compulsory subject in elementary, secondary and tertiary education institutions;
Amendment 281 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Notes the increased migratory pressure on the country; calls for effective inter-institutional coordination of migration and border management in the face of a mounting humanitarian crisis; calls for equitable burden-sharing of responsibility on the whole territory of BiH and adequate support for local communities hosting temporary reception centres; calls in particular on the Republika Srpska and HDZ BiH to end their refusal to participate in migratory management; underlines the need to ensure appropriate reception conditions and to boost capacity for processing incoming migrants and asylum- seekers; urges BiH to conclude an agreement with the European Asylum Support Office (EASO); calls on the EU to step up its support to BiH’s authorities, namely with regard to operational assistance;
Amendment 297 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Urges BiH to step up its efforts against cross-border crime, especially human trafficking, and to ensure swift conclusion of the status agreement with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) that would facilitate better protection of borders inand ensure the full respect for fundamental rights, while helping fight cross-border crime and illegal migration; calls on the Croatian authorities to stop the extensively and credibly documented widespread practice of violent pushbacks of migrants at its external borders towards BiH and calls on the European Commission to put in place a truly independent monitoring mechanism;
Amendment 314 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls for a co-ordinated, strategic countrywide response to the ongoing health emergency and post-pandemic recovery measures that must reach all individuals affected by the crisis; calls for more proactive information-sharing on the pandemic, including clarifications regarding preventive measures and instructions for citizens, as well as data on infections and vaccinations through official channels; recalls COVID-related EU support to address the acute situation in the country; calls on the European Commission and the Member States to allocate a sufficient number of COVID-19 vaccines to the Western Balkan countries;
Amendment 318 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls for a co-ordinated, strategic countrywide response to the ongoing health emergency and post-pandemic recovery measures in full respect of the principle of non discrimination; recalls COVID-related EU support to address the acute situation in the country; calls on the European Commission and the Member States to allocate a sufficient number of COVID-19 vaccines to the Western Balkan countries;
Amendment 320 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls for a better management of the COVID-19 crisis, providing equal access to remote schooling, avoiding any selective enforcement of the ban on assemblies and any unnecessary curtailment of freedom of expression by excluding the media from press conferences; calls for a thorough investigation on all COVID-19 related public procurement irregularities and calls for state level solutions to meet the needs of all citizens including refugees, asylum seekers and migrants;
Amendment 323 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Stresses the need for the Bosnian authorities to find a better balance between fundamental rights and freedoms and necessary restrictions due to the pandemic; regrets the selective enforcement of the ban on assemblies, which resulted in the ban of the route of the 2020 Sarajevo Pride march;
Amendment 361 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Recommends focusing on growth- enhancing public investment and infrastructure projects, making full use of the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans; urges the authorities to carry out comprehensive and up-to-date social impact assessments prior to all infrastructure projects to ensure that projects and investments strengthen BiH’s European values and perspective;
Amendment 369 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Urges BiH’s authorities to ensure alignment with EU standards and policy objectives on climate protection and energy, facilitating the green and digital transition, and calls for the prioritisation of measures reducing ecological degradation and environmental risks to health; urges BiH’s authorities to consult and engage with the main grassroots initiatives focused on preserving the pristine nature of BiH’s natural ecosystem, so as to ensure that local communities have a say on their future;
Amendment 371 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Deplores the policy decisions of the Federation’s authorities locking-in the generation mix on coal-fired power production, especially via unjustified State aid measures and direct subsidies; notes that concurrently to the strong support to coal and lignite, the 2020 target of 40% in renewable energy is unlikely to be met and that the implementation of energy efficiency legislation is lagging behind the binding legal deadlines of the Energy Community; regrets the delay in the adoption of long-term targets and strategies for the renovation of buildings;
Amendment 375 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26b. Urges BiH’s authorities to commence the repeatedly delayed sector reforms in natural gas and to complete unbundling, enable market coupling in electricity and equip the State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC) with the nationwide competences in both electricity and gas in order to secure compliance with the EU’s Second and Third Energy Package; notes that the serious and persistent failure to comply with the related Energy Community acquis in these two sectors jeopardizes the prospects of integrating the energy markets of Bosnia and Herzegovina with the ones of its neighbours;
Amendment 377 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 c (new)
Paragraph 26 c (new)
26c. Urges to seize the opportunity of the ongoing development of different climate and energy policy documents, such as the Nationally Determined Contribution and the National Energy and Climate Plan, to set ambitious 2030 targets along with clear policies and measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in order to put the economy of BiH on a climate-friendly and transformative path towards climate neutrality;
Amendment 379 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 d (new)
Paragraph 26 d (new)
26d. Welcomes the transposition of the electricity connection code Regulations as well as the transposition and implementation of REMIT Regulation 1227/2011 into the national electricity regulatory framework and invites authorities to apply the same integrity regime also in the gas sector;
Amendment 381 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 e (new)
Paragraph 26 e (new)
26e. Urges Bosnia and Herzegovina to put in place carbon pricing mechanisms and the related rules and instruments aligning with Directive 2003/87/EC on the emission trading scheme, as undertaken in the Sofia Declaration;
Amendment 383 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 f (new)
Paragraph 26 f (new)
26f. Underlines the lack of implementation of Directive 2001/42/EC on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment (SEA Directive), concerning plans and programmes related to energy, such as the National Determined Contribution Plan and urges BiH to secure wide public consultations for such documents;
Amendment 385 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 g (new)
Paragraph 26 g (new)
26g. Takes note of the compliance of emissions for nitrogen oxides in large combustion plants and urges swift actions to remedy the breach of the emission ceiling limits for dust and sulphur dioxide;
Amendment 386 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 h (new)
Paragraph 26 h (new)
26h. Urges BiH to adopt the draft legislation transposing the Directive 2014/52/EU amending Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (EIA Directive);
Amendment 393 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27b. Underlines the need for the EU and the United States to strengthen their partnership and coordination in the Western Balkans in order to advance key reforms, improve governance and reconciliation;
Amendment 398 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Welcomes the continued presence of EUFOR’s Operation Althea in the country and the extension of EUFOR’s mandate until November 2021; regrets that the UK chose not to participate in the CSDP missions and operations anymore and withdrew from operation EUFOR Althea; questions the current composition of EUFOR Althea, including the presence of staff from non-EU countries;
Amendment 401 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Reiterates its support to the European integration of BiH and calls on the European Council to continue supporting the European perspective of the country, based on fulfilling EU criteria, including sending a positive political message on the granting of candidate status;
Amendment 402 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Stresses the importance of enhancing efforts to fight against trafficking of small arms and light weapons in Bosnia-Herzegovina and in the region; to this end, praises the French-German initiative launched in 2018 and encourages BiH authorities to fully engage in resolute efforts, with the support of the EU;
Amendment 404 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Reaffirms its position that representatives of the Western Balkan countries should be appropriately included and actively engaged in the Conference on the Future of Europe;
Amendment 406 #
2019/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Calls for the creation of new opportunities for high level political and policy dialogue with the Western Balkans countries, through regular EU-Western Balkans summits and intensified ministerial contacts, in order to strengthen the political nature of the enlargement process and to ensure stronger steering and high-level engagement, as also called for by the revised enlargement methodology;
Amendment 60 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Supports the convening of the first intergovernmental conference without further delay, following the adoption of the negotiating framework by the Council; notes that the credibility of the accession process requires that the fulfilment of milestones being reflected in progress towards EU membership;
Amendment 72 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Encourages political leaders to create a climate of confidence by increasing transparency and overcoming the lack of dialogue and expresses its serious concern about the polarised political climate and lack of sustainable cross-party cooperation that continue to hamper the democratic process;
Amendment 76 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on public authorities to act transparently and implement good governance practices; stresses the importance of making information available to the public in a timely and orderly manner, in particular when related to issues of high public interest such as the ongoing health emergency;
Amendment 90 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the importance of implementing the electoral reform measures codified in July 2020, which are in line withas well as the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR) recommendations; welcomes the commitment to implement the forthcoming Venice Commission opinion regarding the amendments to the Electoral Code adopted in October 2020;
Amendment 104 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Encourages Albania to complete the relevant steps towards re-establishing the Constitutional Court’s ability to function fully and efficiently, and urges all involved to swiftly conclude the appointment process; stresses the need to ensure the continued functioning of appeal courts as well;
Amendment 111 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the fact that the High Court has regained its ability to function and that it has been reviewing more than a thousand cases, and encourages it to make further progress in the appointment of additional judges and dramatically reducing its unsustainable backlog of pending cases;
Amendment 139 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls on Albanian authorities to foster public acceptance of LGBTI persons who continue to experience discrimination and hate speech on a regular basis;
Amendment 142 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Urges the authorities to ensure that sufficient resources are provided to the Ombudsman, the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner and the Commissioner for the Right to Information and Data Protection, and that their respective recommendations are implemented systematically; stresses that only individuals whose independence and professionalism is beyond doubt should be appointed to these offices;
Amendment 204 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Encourages the Albanian Government to prioritise measures aimed at mitigating the health and socio- economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, while taking further steps to enhance the representativeness of the social dialogue and to tackle the widespread informal economy;
Amendment 225 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Encourages the diversification of energy production, moving from hydropower towardsincreasing investments in wind and solar sources; urges the authorities to minimise the impact on biodiversity by restricting hydropower development in protected areas; underlines the need to improve both environmental and impact assessments across eco- sensitive sectors and boost the prosecution of environmental crimes;
Amendment 231 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42 a (new)
Paragraph 42 a (new)
42a. Stresses the importance of improving Albania's strategy with regards to nuclear energy, nuclear safety and radiation protection; notes that Albanian legislation concerning the matter is yet to fully align with the 2013 Council (Euratom) Directive setting out basic safety standards for protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation;
Amendment 248 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44 b (new)
Paragraph 44 b (new)
44b. Welcomes the new 2020-2035 national strategy for integrated waste management; stresses the importance of removing numerous non-compliant landfills and dumpsites throughout Albania; urges Albanian authorities to further promote and support the recycling and reuse of garbage, and to prevent waste generation;
Amendment 256 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
Paragraph 46 a (new)
46a. Underlines the importance of taking further steps to promote reconciliation with neighbours and regional cooperation;
Amendment 259 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 a (new)
Paragraph 48 a (new)
48a. Calls on political leaders to support international efforts to investigate war crimes committed in the region, promote regional reconciliation and refrain from instrumentalising these topics in internal political struggles;
Amendment 264 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 a (new)
Paragraph 49 a (new)
49a. Calls for the creation of new opportunities for high level political and policy dialogue with the Western Balkans countries, through regular EU-Western Balkans summits and intensified ministerial contacts, in order to strengthen the political nature of the enlargement process, to ensure stronger steering and high-level engagement, as also called for by the revised enlargement methodology;
Amendment 266 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 b (new)
Paragraph 49 b (new)
49b. Underlines the need for the EU and the United States to strengthen their partnership and coordination in the Western Balkans in order to advance key reforms, improve governance and reconciliation;
Amendment 267 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 c (new)
Paragraph 49 c (new)
49c. Calls for an active engagement and appropriate inclusion of the Western Balkans countries in the Conference on the Future of Europe;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2167(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas inclusive peace processes are more sustainable and offer more opportunities to find solutions and win better support and women’s involvement in peace processes and peace building must increase;
Amendment 57 #
2019/2167(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Regrets that not a single one of the 12 civilian CSDP missions is headed by a woman; calls on the VP/HR to draw up a gender strategy for CSDP missions with specific targets and to promote gender equality when discussing CSDP missions and operations;
Amendment 80 #
2019/2167(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that developing and using gender analysis and the systematic integration of a gender perspective constitutes one of the foundations of effective and lasting conflict prevention and resolution and contributes to achieving sustainable peace and the Sustainable Development Goals;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas forests and other wooded land cover at least 43 % of the EU’s territory, and some Member States have more than half of their territories covered by forests and are heavily invested in forestry; half of the Natura 2000 network is made by forest areas, though this covers around 20% of the total forest surface of the EU. Forest areas are crucial for regulating the water cycle, absorbing CO2 and providing close-to-nature recreation possibilities.
Amendment 1 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that there is no specific legal basis for a common EU forest policy; points out, however, future European Forest Strategy needs to be fully aligned with the European Green Deal and with an ambitious EU Biodiversity Strategy; adheres to the decision and recognition by the European Court of Justice1a of forest ecosystems as an inherent part of EU natural heritage on which the EU has competence to act, and thus respects both competences of Member States and the European Union; points out that many EU policies have an impact on forests and the forest- based sector and require coherence and stronger cross- sectoral coordination; _________________ 1aJudgment of the Court of 25 February 1999. European Parliament v Council of the European Union. Joined cases C- 164/97 and C-165/97, ECLI:EU:C:1999:99
Amendment 9 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas forests are circular ecosystems founded on full recycling of matter and nutrients within, whereas any form of active management is based on exploitation of resources from this ecosystem, which inevitably and negatively affects its functioning, structure and biodiversity;
Amendment 16 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that European forest-based industries can help decarbonise Europe by replacing CO2-intensive raw materials and fossil energy with forest-based alternatives such as sustainably produced biogas and biofuel, and therefore help in achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and the European Green Deal; recognises, however, the challenges resulting from the increasing demand for wood including the degradation of critical wildlife habitat and carbon stored in forests and calls on the Commission to address these adequately in the future strategy while facilitating reaching climate neutrality by 2050;
Amendment 22 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas more than 3 million people in the EU are employed by the EU forest sector and these jobs are dependent on resilient forest ecosystems in the long- term;
Amendment 24 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the global demand of authentic wild nature is growing, and public support for strict protection of forest ecosystems has increased significantly;
Amendment 28 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Amendment 32 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
Bc. whereas illegal logging is ongoing also in the EU5a _________________ 5aexamples Romania, Sweden, Poland https://ec.europa.eu/environment/forests/p df/Briefing%20note%20May- June%202019_Final.pdf and https://ec.europa.eu/environment/forests/p df/Briefing_Note_April_- _May_2018_Public_version.pdf
Amendment 36 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas Europe’s forests are of immense value in terms of climate mitigation, since they absorb and store 10 % of EU carbon emissions; whereas they store about 2.5 times more C in soils than in tree biomass 1a , highlights therefore the importance of complex forest ecosystems for the terrestrial carbon cycling in Europe; _________________ 1aBrunoDe Vos et al., Benchmark values for forest soil carbon stocks in Europe: Results from a large scale forest soil survey, Geoderma, Volumes 251–252, August 2015,Pages 33-46
Amendment 37 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that forest-based industry is a key driving force behind theRecognises the importance of sustainable forest-based industry for circular bioeconomy; encourages the Member States to support safe, sustainable and recyclable and, bio-based products through public procurement and investment support; notes, however, that it should lead to increase of forest carbon sinks not only in wood but also soils best achieved through non-intervention areas and sustainable forest management in managed forests;
Amendment 43 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas high extinction rates of specialized forest species often observed in managed forests contradict the idea of sustainability of such management and calls into question the compatibility of active management and forest conservation for cases where full scale of forest biodiversity, and in particular the most threatened species, are the subject of conservation goals;
Amendment 48 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas European forests have a key role to play in flood management: 4.5 per cent of European forests are considered floodplain forests which have a significant role in water retention;
Amendment 49 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas forests disturbed by fires and logging have seen soil loss as high as 26.6 per cent. This makes soil less fertile and decreases agricultural productivity in surrounding areas. The soil in mature forests stores significantly more carbon than soils from areas that have been clear-cut;
Amendment 51 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
C b. whereas intact ecosystems have greater capability to overcome environmental stressors, including changes to climate, than degraded ones as they have inherent properties that enable them to maximize their adaptive capacity, whereas they sustain large-scale ecological processes, such as natural disturbance regimes, which maintain disturbance adapted species and evolutionary lineages that are uniquely adapted to survive major seasonal temperature changes and landscape-level disturbances over time, such as large fires and insect infestations2a; _________________ 2aJames E. Watson et al, 2018: The exceptional value of intact forest ecosystems. In Nature Ecology& Evolution
Amendment 52 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Encourages the sustainable use of wood as an environmentally friendly raw material; underlines that wood-based products and wood construction can provide an effective way of increasing carbon storage;
Amendment 53 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas diverse natural ecosystems are an insurance policy against climate change. Scientists have found that forests with many tree species grow at a faster rate, store more carbon and are more resistant to pests and diseases;
Amendment 53 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Acknowledges the occurrence of illegal logging and recognises that almost all primary old growth forest has been lost; urges the Commission to act on both accounts and protect the remaining old growth forest; regrets the decline in forest biodiversity as stated in the State of Nature 2020 for Europe; calls on Commission and Member States to act and enforce the Birds and Habitats Directives to reverse this trend;
Amendment 59 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
Cc. whereas the provisions of the LULUCF Regulation3a recognize that a carbon pool of deadwood in the forest is analogous to the long-lived harvested wood products as its carbon does not undergo instantaneous oxidisation, whereas deadwood constitutes crucial microhabitats on which number of species, including protected species, are dependent; _________________ 3aRegulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018
Amendment 65 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C d (new)
Recital C d (new)
Cd. whereas forests are part of EU natural capital, on which the EU has competence to act 1a ; _________________ 1aTFEU Art 191 , such legal interpretation confirmed by court judgement of Joined Cases C-164/97 and C-165/97
Amendment 67 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C e (new)
Recital C e (new)
Ce. whereas in order to preserve the full scale of forest biodiversity and functionality, together with the need for mitigation of and adaptation to climate change, a proportion of forest areas to be set aside any form of active human intervention is crucially needed;
Amendment 69 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that there is a continued need for sustained support for forest- related research and innovation throughout the forest value chain, including safe wood- based products to be used as plastic substitute packaging materials, smart and clothing fibres and medicines; stresses that the prioritisation of wood-based alternatives must take into account the whole life cycle of products and their environmental performance;
Amendment 75 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for adequate funding for Horizon Europe and for the strengthening of links between research, industry and society through specific instruments such as European Partnerships; believes that research in forestry and forest restoration has potential to deliver positive results in terms of climate change mitigation, growth of sustainable businesses, employment, maintaining long-term forest health and biodiversity protection;
Amendment 79 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the decision from the Commission to introduce a new forest strategy; stresses the need for the forest strategy to fully observe the principle of subsidiarityrecognize both competences of EU member states and the European Union in the area of protection of forests; emphasises, in this regard, the need for a holistic and consistent forest sStrategy that enhances the multifunctional role of forests and the forest-based sector in the EU and that promotes the far- reaching societal, economic and environmental benefits of forests; underlines the urgent need to prevent and managunderstand and manage accordingly the natural disturbances; highlights that the forest strategy should not be subordinate to any other sectoral strategybe built on an EU Biodiversity Strategy as laid down in the European Green Deal Communication;
Amendment 84 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Notes work under the EU Action Plan on Financing Sustainable Growth1a including EU taxonomy for sustainable activities, in the area of forestry and other economic activities related to forests; _________________ 1a Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Central Bank, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: Action Plan: Financing Sustainable Growth (COM/2018/097 final)
Amendment 94 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the need forto apply non- intervention principle in a certain proportion of European forest areas arising from climate and biodiversity crisis, to replace intensive management practices by long-term sustainable forest management, and the regional, environmental, social, cultural and economic importance of forests.
Amendment 109 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that according to scientific research, sustainably managed forests6a there is a reduction in forest carbon stocks as a result of increased wood harve a higher CO2 absorption capacity than unmanaged forestssting, and the long periods required (decades to centuries) before the initial increase in emissions is reabsorbed.; urges, therefore, that the new forest strategy should promote sustainable forest management; recognises the positive impact of sustainable forest management, in particular non-intervention management, on European forest biodiversity; notes that forest protection and production do notcan act in contradiction, but canould in fact be complementary to one another;atible with one another and have positive result also for climate when principles of nature-based solutions are adopted7a; _________________ 6aEuropean Academies Science Advisory Council, February 2019: Forest bioenergy, carbon capture and storage, and carbon dioxide removal: an update 7aEEA, December 2019: The European environment - state and outlook 2020
Amendment 127 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Stresses that according to research4a old-growth forests and forest grew old continue to accumulate carbon, contrary to the view that they are carbon neutral or even sources of CO2; _________________ 4a S.Luyssaert et al., 2008: Old-growth forests as global carbon sinks. In Nature
Amendment 131 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Reiterates the fact that conservation of high-carbon ecosystems, including forests, represents a response option with immediate impact on climate change, unlike afforestation, reforestation and restoration which take more time to deliver8a, calls for policy actions in the EU to be guided by this principle; _________________ 8aIPCC, 2019: Climate Change and Land Report-Summary for Policymakers
Amendment 136 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Stresses that the continuing decline in biodiversity has had negative consequences for the delivery of many ecosystem services over the last decades, whereas these declines have occurred in part because of the intensive agriculture and forestry practices, whereas the continuing decline in regulating services can have detrimental consequences for quality of life 12a; _________________ 12aIPBES(2018): Summary for policymakers of the regional assessment report on biodiversity and ecosystem services for Europe and Central Asia of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and EcosystemServices. M. Fischer, M. Rounsevell, A. Torre-Marin Rando, A. Mader, A. Church,M. Elbakidze, V. Elias, T. Hahn. P.A. Harrison, J. Hauck, B. Martín-López, I. Ring,C. Sandström, I. Sousa Pinto, P. Visconti, N.E. Zimmermann and M. Christie(eds.). IPBES secretariat, Bonn, Germany. available at: https://ipbes.net/sites/default/files/ipbes_6 _15_add.4_eca_english.pdf
Amendment 153 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises the important role forests can play in substituting to some extent fossil- based materials with bio-based products; believes that the new forest strategy should reflect the importance of the role played by European forests and the EU’s circular bio- economy in reaching climate neutrality by 2050 and that measures to this end should be included;
Amendment 158 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls the letter of more than 700 scientists calling for a scientifically-sound revision of the Renewable Energy Directive, in particular excluding certain types of woody biomass from counting towards the target and from the eligibility to receive support;
Amendment 162 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Amendment 168 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Amendment 171 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Stresses particular importance of the Carpathian region and notes that EU accession to Carpathian convention would be of relevance to provide support to the region which holds irreplaceable natural values in continental Europe;
Amendment 173 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 f (new)
Paragraph 3 f (new)
3f. Highlights the value and the potential of newly established and traditional extensive agroforestry systems for agricultural production, diversification, including for the purpose of bioeconomy, carbon sequestration, prevention of desertification and potential to decrease pressure on forest ecosystems; regrets that the rules of the reforms of the Common Agricultural Policy have systematically led to their degradation and in many cases have hampered their restoration, regeneration and rejuvenation; notes with concern the current large-scale die-off of iconic Mediterranean high-nature value agroforestry system and urgently calls for change of the rules in order to facilitate regeneration and restoration of existing agroforestry systems, and establishment of new ones;
Amendment 186 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls for the introduction of a coordinated electronic timber tracking and tracing system and for support for the development of automated tools for the timber circulation analysis and monitoring at all stages of its transformation and integration with related government and commercial record keeping, reporting, permits issuance, agreements registration systems;
Amendment 209 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Expresses its concern over the health condition and resilience of forests in many parts of Europe; highlights the need to strengthen and make full use of EU mechanisms to tackle the transboundary pressures, including those man-induced, on forests from the spread of invasive alien species, pests, and diseases, excessive or illegal logging.
Amendment 225 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Notes that accomplishing a unified information system on EU forests is a long-lasting, and not fully achieved endeavour up to now. Stresses that for addressing present data gaps, synergies between authorities and relevant organizations need to be sought, going beyond project-bound limitations. This includes data availability, harmonized methodologies as well as supporting financial and capacity resources;
Amendment 232 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls for strict protection of EU's primary and old-growth forests as part of the EU Forest Strategy;
Amendment 239 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Notes that the implementation of adapted forest management plans takes place on Member State level and requires increased cooperation between forest and environmental authorities, NGOs, the local communities and forest owners;
Amendment 251 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Highlights the importance of the environmental defenders in common efforts to protect and restore EU forest. We call for zero tolerance on attacks or harassment against them;
Amendment 254 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5d. Stresses the need for the European Union to do more to stop the clear-cutting and illegal logging and enforce EU rules that prohibit the degradation of old- growth forests. Highlights the need for EU to follow through on the illegal logging cases through organisms such EPPO or OLAF;
Amendment 259 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 e (new)
Paragraph 5 e (new)
5e. Stresses that tree planting schemes must be an adjunct to restoring natural forests as the wrong tree in the wrong place can intensify forest fires and actually release more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Notes that forest- restoration schemes must increase their carbon sequestration potential to meet global climate commitments;
Amendment 9 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11
Citation 11
— having regard to the draft feasibility study on options to step up EU action against deforestation, commissioned by the Commission’s Directorate General for Environment (2017),
Amendment 12 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
- having regard to the EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy for 2020 - 2024, the EU External Policy on Indigenous Peoples (2016), and the European Council Conclusions on Indigenous Peoples (2017),
Amendment 13 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 b (new)
Citation 11 b (new)
- having regard to the UN resolution of 20 March 2019 on recognizing the contribution of environmental human rights defenders to the enjoyment of human rights, environmental protection and sustainable development,
Amendment 14 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 c (new)
Citation 12 c (new)
- having regard to the 2019 report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation 2019 entitled "The State of the World's Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture", and its report on State of the World's Forests 2016,
Amendment 17 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
- having regard to the IPBES Global Assessment on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services report of 31 May 2019,
Amendment 18 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 b (new)
Citation 12 b (new)
- having regard to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) special reports on climate change, desertification, land degradation, sustainable land management, food security, and greenhouse gas fluxes in terrestrial ecosystems and its Fifth Assessment Report on Climate Change 2014: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability,
Amendment 53 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas there is a need for far- reaching, ambitious, and concerted action, underpinned by political and societal will, to protect and restore the world's forest;
Amendment 58 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas stepping up action to protect existing forests and actively and sustainably create new forest coverage has to play a crucial role in the EU’s sustainability policies; whereas the EU should continue to mainstream biodiversity objectives into forestry and other policies as stated under the European Green Deal;
Amendment 66 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Amendment 67 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are integrated and indivisible; whereas progress towards sustainable agriculture, food security and sustainable forest management, core elements of the SDGs, should be made simultaneously;
Amendment 68 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
Bc. whereas forests contribute to climate change mitigation, adaptation and disaster risk reduction measures through nature-based solutions; whereas scaling up investments in nature-based solutions is one of the most cost-effective remedies to tackle emissions, protect vital ecosystems, while improving livelihoods, resilience and food security;
Amendment 69 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B d (new)
Recital B d (new)
Bd. whereas there are successful examples of increased agricultural productivity and food security while halting or even reversing deforestation; whereas according to FAO, integrated land-use planning is key to balancing land uses, underpinned by the right policy instruments to promote both sustainable forests and agriculture;
Amendment 70 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B e (new)
Recital B e (new)
Be. whereas according to the FAO, agriculture remains one of the most significant drivers of global deforestation, and there is an urgent need to work closely with the EU’s partner countries and different stakeholders to find innovative and positive interactions between food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry;
Amendment 76 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the EU is also indirectly involved in the deforestation and degradation of world forests, including through the consumption of products related to deforestation; whereas the EU's consumption represents 10% of the global share of deforestation;
Amendment 82 #
2019/2156(INI)
Ca. whereas indigenous peoples, local communities and environmental defenders are increasingly under threat and intimidation, whilst facing human rights violations in their efforts to protect their forests, land, and environment; whereas land tenure rights engages indigenous peoples and local communities to commit themselves to participatory forest conservation;
Amendment 94 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas action at all levels, as well as substantial public and private investment, will be needed to protect the world's forests more effectively;
Amendment 108 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas increased protection of forests provides opportunities for economic and social development, particularly at the level of local communities;
Amendment 121 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the amount of EU funding provided to support forests and sustainable forest management in partner countries is insufficient given the scale of the problem; whereas the protection and sustainable management of natural ecosystems, as well as their co-benefits and human rights aspects, need to be better integrated into EU funding mechanisms;
Amendment 148 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Agrees with the priorities for stepping up EU action presented in COM(2019)352; notes, however, that the EU should be more ambitious; furthermore acknowledges that sustainable land-use globally is one of the most successful ways to halt deforestation and forest degradation;
Amendment 162 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the EU has the powers, responsibility and funds available to protect European forests as part of the world’s forests; calls, therefore, on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that measures aimed at protecting and restoring the world’s forests are consistently applied to European forests in line with the European Green Deal;
Amendment 171 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Welcomes the decision made by the United Nations General Assembly to proclaim 2021-2030 as the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration; underlines that the UN Decade positions the restoration of ecosystems as a major nature-based solution towards meeting a wide range of SGDs;
Amendment 180 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the crucial role, rights, and need for support of indigenous peoples and, local communities and forest owners, including women, in the protection of the world’s forests and; furthermore recognises the threats and human rights violations they are facing; therefore calls on the Commission to take this role into account in the adoption,ir proposals, and also in the implementation and enforcement of forest protection measures, both at EU level and in key international forumin dialogue with third countries;
Amendment 188 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that 80% of terrestrial biodiversity can be found in forests and that mangroves forests are an important part of marine biodiversity; insists that protecting forests, is therefore a priority to halt biodiversity loss and a matter of strategic international and European interest; calls on the Commission and the Member States to further establish, support, and consolidate networks of protected areas including forests, such as NaturAfrica 2030; recognises that this will strengthen the EU's position at the next Convention on Biological Diversity;
Amendment 192 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Amendment 193 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the role of civil society in environmental protection and sustainable consumption and calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure transparency and public participation in forest-related measures in order to promote forest protection; calls on the Commission to encourage communication and awareness raising campaigns to the general public about the multiple benefits and services from nature-based solutions, sustainably managed forests, forestry and forest-based products;
Amendment 211 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Takes the view that a single definition of the concept of non- deforestation supply chain is central to addressing the problem of commodities contributing to deforestation, and calls on the Commission to propose such a definition; highlights in this context the strong connection between forest-based value chains and the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals;
Amendment 234 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Recalls that forests are indispensable to our planet and biodiversity; welcomes the intention of the Commission to tackle global deforestation and asks it to step up its actions; calls on the Commission to present, without delay, a proposal for a European legal framework based on due diligence to ensure sustainable and deforestation-free supply chains for products placed on the EU market, with a particular focus on tackling the main drivers of imported deforestation, and which would encourage imports that do not create deforestation abroad;
Amendment 238 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Highlights the role of forests in increasing resilience towards adverse impacts from climate change; points out the need for concrete and effective actions in climate adaptation strategies and plans, incorporating the synergies between mitigation and adaptation;
Amendment 241 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Underlines that due to climate change and loss of biodiversity, natural disturbances such as droughts, floods, storms, pest infestations, erosion and fires will occur more frequently and intensely, causing increasing damage to the world's forests, according to the IPCC;
Amendment 242 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Underlines that specific attention should be paid to forests in coastal areas, which are particularly impacted by climate change and represent a great opportunity for preservation, adaptation and mitigation policies;
Amendment 250 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the private sector to be moreactively involved in the fight against deforestation; calls, at the same time, on the Commission to step up cooperation with the private sector and to develop appropriate instruments to incentivise volunteers based on the principle of shared responsibility;
Amendment 254 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Invites the Commission, together with Member States, to redirect existing support under the upcoming Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) to establish an EU technical and financial mechanism which would catalyse funding to support partners' efforts to sustainably use, protect and restore forests;
Amendment 258 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Calls on the Commission to assess, together with the private sector and other development actors, new disaster risk finance and insurance solutions against catastrophic events affecting a large number of hectares of forest;
Amendment 260 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Amendment 263 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 d (new)
Paragraph 8 d (new)
8d. Insists that the European Green Deal's external dimension should be further strengthened through alliances and partnerships aimed at addressing global challenges like climate change and biodiversity while enabling socio- economic development of partner countries;
Amendment 268 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 f (new)
Paragraph 8 f (new)
8f. Calls on the EU to consider providing support to third countries through forest partnerships to improve sustainable deforestation-free agriculture production and, when deemed necessary, implement actions that will help partner countries comply with any measures the EU may set up to reduce imported deforestation;
Amendment 330 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the Commission's plan to strengthen cooperation on policies and measures to protect the world’s forests in key international forums, and calls on the Commission to endeavour to cooperate with these forums with a view, inter alia, to harmonising the terminology and, concepts and statistics in use (e.g. sustainable forest management or deforestation-free supply chains) and to ensuring the coherence of the policies and measures adopted;
Amendment 350 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to ensure that all newly adoptedinclude in all future trade agreements, both comprehensive and relevant sub- agreements, contabinding provisions relating to forests and safeguards to prevent them from being implemented in a manner that could lead tohat ensure their implementation and the fight against deforestation and forest degradation;
Amendment 390 #
2019/2156(INI)
20. Considers it necessary to redirect financial flows, both private and public, in the relevant industrial sectors towards activities that do not cause deforestation; stresses the importance of promoting a sustainable bioeconomy;
Amendment 398 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission and Member States to integrate forest and human rights-related elements systematically into development policies and all investment and support programmes aimed at producer countries, and to consider making investments and support conditional on compliance with these elements;
Amendment 403 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Recalls that the risk of wildfires is expected to increase due to climate change; therefore underlines the need to considerably strengthen prevention and preparedness efforts by collaborating internationally on early warning tools, disaster resilience and risk mitigation measures;
Amendment 405 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Welcomes the monitoring work of the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS); calls on the Commission to use its expertise and expand the use of the Copernicus REDD+ satellite system to support global forest risk monitoring and deforestation in collaboration with third countries;
Amendment 410 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on the Commission to strengthen cooperation with third countries through technical assistance, exchange of information and good practices in preservation, conservation and sustainable use of forests, giving special recognition to sustainability initiatives carried out by the private sector;
Amendment 80 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Underlines the important role of the EIB in the achievement of the objectives set by the European Green Deal and the crucial implication of EIB in financing the just transition for the most vulnerable regions towards a neutral economy; therefore calls for an appropriate technical assistance provided for the regions dependent on coal;
Amendment 92 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is of the opinion that the EIB should require its intermediary clients to disclose their exposure to fossil fuels, and should apply restrictions to heavily exposed intermediaries; expects that, by the end of 2020, all intermediaries will have a decarbonisation plan, which is indispensable for their financing to continue;
Amendment 120 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Reminds the EIB that biodiversity protection is a key element of adaptation to climate change and that the restoration of ecosystems is the only proven technology when it comes to negative emissions; calls on the EIB to commit to ending the financing of projects which contribute to the loss and degradation of biodiversity and ecosystems and illegal deforestation, and to increase substantially its funding to achieve the EU’s objectives in this area, in particular the objective of zero net deforestation and the objectives of marine and coastal protection;
Amendment 139 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Considers that, given the strategic role of SMEs, the EIB should reinforce its administrative and advisory capacities to provide information and technical support to SMEs with a view to facilitating their access to finance; with a special focus on the less developed regions;
Amendment 154 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Urges the EIB, the largest multilateral lender in the world, to maintain its leading role in future EU financing mechanisms for third countries; opposes the recent initiatives to encourage the EIB to be more active in defence and security, migration management and border control;
Amendment 175 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Urges the EIB to adopt a comprehensive and coherent human rights strategy, which includes the risk of reprisals against human rights defenders; protects whistle-blowers, and respects the due information and consultation of local communities, recommends that this strategy include the systematic assessment of human rights risks, including an ex-ante evaluation, and continuous monitoring on the ground; calls on the EIB to include in its contracts clauses allowing for the suspension of disbursements in the case of serious violations of human rights or environmental and social standards;
Amendment 185 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Recalls that the same principles of accountability and transparency should apply to all EU bodies7 ; notes the important role of EIB within the Just Transition Mechanism; hence calls for a transparent decision-making and a strong collaboration with the EU institutions in order to assure the coherence and the credibility of the objectives that were set; _________________ 7As recalled by the European Court of Auditors in 2018.
Amendment 196 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30 a. Underlines the importance of coherence of the EIB activities with the EU Polices, notes however that there are limitations for the Commission to fully exercise its right to veto a project, due to the lack of insufficient information; therefore recommends the EIB to increase its transparency;
Amendment 202 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Calls for the EIB to ensure the highest level of integrity of its financial intermediaries, and that their loans be subject to the same transparency requirements as other types of loan; calls on the EIB to cease working with financial intermediaries with a negative track record of transparency, fraud, corruption, organised crime or money laundering and the respect of human rights;
Amendment 213 #
2019/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Takes note of the review of the EIB complaints mechanism policy and procedures; calls on the EIB to ensure the independence and effectiveness of that mechanism; encourages the implementation of the recommendations made by the European Ombudsman;
Amendment 5 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes the overall reduction of AMIF commitment appropriations by 15,4 % (-172 million euros) compared to 2019; regrets the decrease of commitment appropriations aimed at strengthening and developing the CEAS and enhancing responsibility-sharing between Member States (-29,5 %) compared to 2019; recalls the importance of providing adequate financial capacity to support the reception of asylum seekers in the Member States, effective return strategies, resettlement programmes, improve the integration of migrants as well as the re- integration of migrants who forcibly or voluntarily returned to a third country, and to respond to emergency assistance needs of Member States under migratory pressure; expresses its disappointment at the fact that the AMIF budget does not include some financial reserves to finance the reformed Dublin legislation and the new Union Resettlement schemes in case of adoption during 2020; proposes to foresee an amount in the reserve for temporary arrangements for disembarkation in the Union and relocation of people rescued in the Mediterranean; requests, in order to free financial resources, that the EU Trust Fund for Africa and the Regional development protection programmes for North Africa that primarily supportcalls the need to ensure better coordination between funds engaged to address the issue of migration under Heading III (Security and Citizenship) and the external policies of the Union are funded by Heading IV of the Union budget (Global Europe) instead of by AMIF under Heading III (Security and Citizenship);
Amendment 17 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Welcomes the overall increase of the funds available through the Justice Programme; regrets, however, the decrease in commitments for the component Facilitating and supporting judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters (-23,6 %); reiterates the importance of judicial cooperation, especially in criminal matters, for reaching the objectives of establishing a Security Union and stresses the need for adequate financing of this area;
Amendment 19 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Stresses the importance of ensuring adequate funding, staffing and staff training for all JHA agencies, the importance of cooperation among them, the need for technological innovations and adaptation, with adequate financial and human resources for them to properly perform their vital role in reinforcing cooperation and coordination among the Member States;
Amendment 26 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that the budget of the EBCG has increased by 34,8 % (+108 million euros) in 2020 which is by far the largest increase among all JHA agencies; recalls that the Court of Auditors identified as part of the discharge of the 2017 Budget that Member States overestimated the financial need of the EBCG in 2017; underlines that when the objective of providing the EBCG with more human resources (10.000 border guards by 2027), the number of migrants arriving irregularly over sea or land in the Union has substantially decreased compared to previous yearsconsistent with the objective of providing the EBCG with more human resources (10.000 border guards by 2027); suggests that suchthis boost in resources should also be used for rescuing lives at sea; regrets the remarkablnotes the difference between the commitment appropriations assigned to EBCG (420 million euros) in 2020 and the amount accorded to EASO (133 million euros); suggests that the budget and staffing of EASO should be increased for a bettertter reflect the increased needs in order to ensure an optimal performance of the duties entrusted to the Agency;
Amendment 31 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that youth remains an overarching priority for the Union budget. Highlights that despite the positive trends towards a decline in youth unemployment rates in the Union, the lack of future opportunities for young people is a real social emergency in certain parts of the Union, with significant disparities across the Member States and regions; decides therefore to reinforce the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) above the level proposed by the Commission, also in order to ensure a smooth transition towards the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) in the next MFF; also reinforces the financial resources to meet future demand for Erasmus+, the primary programme for education and training, including vocational education and training, youth and sport in Europe; recalls its commitment to triple the funding for Erasmus+ in the MFF 2021-2027, while also recalling the need to secure opportunities for older people, building bridges between generations through Erasmus+, which should be more available for seniors through increased financial resources and promotional campaigns;
Amendment 37 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Proposes further targeted reinforcements to other budget lines related to Parliament’s priorities, in areas such as SMEs, digitalisation, cancer research, funds for the One Health Action Plan, security and justice cooperation, migration and external policy, nuclear safety;
Amendment 40 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Regrets that the Commission did not follow the budgetary request of Europol and proposed to underfund the Agency by 303,5 million euros in 2020; notes that the decrease of the eu-LISA commitment appropriations by 18,7 % (- 55 million euros) corresponds to the end of the development of the Entry Exit System; reiterates the need to ensure adequate financial support for JHA Agencies to deliver the tasks assignedis concerned that, coupled with the reduction envisaged by the Commission regarding Europol personnel, this would affect the ability of the Agency to deliver on its priorities, as set out in the Europol Strategy 2020+; points out that Europol would thus face short-term restrictions in the two them in full transparency and to fight against cross-border serious crime in full compliance with fundamental rightcore pillars of its strategy, operational support and technical innovation; calls for an appropriate level of human and financial resources;
Amendment 46 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Welcomes the proposal from the Commission regarding the budget for eu- LISA, as well as the proposal concerning the allocation of additional staff, which is highly relevant taking in account all the new tasks assigned to the Agency and its operational needs; emphasises the importance of timely implementation of the Entry-Exit System, ETIAS and Interoperability Regulations and the role of eu-LISA for its achievement; notes that the decrease of the eu-LISA commitment appropriations by 18,7% (-55 million euros) in 2020, compared with previous year, corresponds to the planning for implementation of the Entry-Exit System; reiterates the need to ensure adequate financial support for JHA Agencies to deliver the tasks assigned to them in full transparency and to fight against cross- border serious crime in full compliance with fundamental rights;
Amendment 52 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Points out that Horizon 2020 provides very strong European added value and makes a vital contribution to the development of green technology and climate- and environment-friendly innovation, supporting the shift towards a more circular economy so as to lay the foundations for a decarbonised future; stresses, moreover, the importance of the programme for other significant areas of European research such as digitalisation and cancer research; significantly increases, therefore, the allocation of Horizon 2020 over the level of the DB by EUR 737,8 million in commitment appropriations; furthermore, in accordance with Article 15(3) of the Financial Regulation, makes available the entire amount of EUR 280,7 million in commitment appropriations de-committed in 2018 as a result of non-implementation of research projects, for the budget lines of Horizon 2020 that are most relevant to climate-related research projects;
Amendment 58 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Reiterates its call on the Commission to strengthen support for investigative journalism, including cross- border investigative journalism, and media freedom through dedicated funds as a measure contributing to revealing and combatting crime, as well as raising awareness among Union citizens;
Amendment 7 #
2019/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
Having regard to the Commission's Communication for a European Minister of Economy and Finance
Amendment 13 #
2019/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) In order to ensure the proper functioning of the Economic and Monetary Union, Member States whose currency is the euro should take measures to enhance the resilience of their economies through targeted structural reforms and investment. The Euro Summit of December 2018 mandated the Eurogroup to work on the design, modalities of implementation and timing of a budgetary instrument for competitiveness and convergence for the euro area. To ensure that Member States carry out structural reforms and investment in a consistent, coherent and well- coordinated manner, it is necessary to establish a governance framework to enable the Council to provide strategic orientations on reform and investment priorities to be undertaken within the euro area by the Member States. Such aIn order for this framework wouldto enhance convergence and competitiveness of the euro area this instrument should primarily support the most vulnerable Members States participating in the instrument. The Council should also provide country- specific guidance on individual reforms and investment objectives of the Member States whose currency is the euro, which can be supported by the budgetary instrument for convergence and competitiveness. Since such a framework is specific to the Member States whose currency is the euro, only members of the Council representing those Member States should take part in votes under this Regulation.
Amendment 14 #
2019/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2 a) Member States whose currency is not the euro and which participate in the exchange rate mechanism (ERM-II) should inform the Commission without delay of whether they intend to participate in the budgetary instrument for convergence and competitiveness or the convergence and reform instrument.
Amendment 16 #
2019/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) At the Union level, the European Semester of economic policy coordination is the framework for the identification of national reform priorities of the Member States and for the monitoring of the implementation of those priorities. This Regulation addresses the need to establish coherence between the reform and investment priorities for the euro area as a whole and the reform and investment objectives of the individual Member States whose currency is the euro, and of ERM II Member States participating on a voluntary basis, and to ensure their consistency with the European Semester.
Amendment 19 #
2019/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3 a) The current architecture of the Economic and Monetary Union is intrinsically complex. To improve the efficiency and democratic accountability in the Economic and Monetary Union, Member States shall agree to the establishment of a European Minister of Economy and Finance (the Union's Finance Minister) which would preside the Eurogroup, oversee the Budgetary Instrument for Convergence and Competitiveness, and chair the Board of Governors of the European Stability Mechanism, to be integrated into the Union's legal framework through the establishment of the European Monetary Fund. The Union's Finance Minister shall be a Vice-president of the Commission and must be accountable to the European Parliament.
Amendment 23 #
2019/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) On an annual basis, the Council should set out strategic orientations on the reform and investment priorities for the euro area, as part of the recommendation on the economic policy of the euro area. The strategic orientations should be adopted by the Council acting by qualified majority on a recommendation from the Commission, and after the Eurogroup has discussed the reforms and investment priorities that it considers relevant and appropriate for inclusion therein. The annual Euro Summit will play its role.
Amendment 26 #
2019/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) To ensure that strategic orientations reflect the evolving experience of the implementation of the budgetary instrument for convergence and competitiveness, the Commission should, alongside its recommendation on the strategic orientations, as part of its recommendation on the economic policy of the euro area, inform the European Parliament and the Council of how the strategic orientations have been followed during the preceding years.
Amendment 30 #
2019/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The Member States whose currency is the euro can decide to submit proposals for reform and investment packages under the budgetary instrument for convergence and competitiveness. To that end, and after having heard the European Parliament, the Council will adopt a Recommendation providing country-specific guidance on the objectives of reforms and investment that can be supported under the budgetary instrument for convergence and competitiveness in Member States whose currency is the euro. This Council Recommendation should be consistent with the strategic orientations adopted under this Regulation, and with the country-specific recommendations that are adopted, in parallel, under the European Semester of economic policy coordination further to discussions, where appropriate, within the relevant Treaty-based committees. The Council Recommendation shall also duly take into account any macroeconomic adjustment programme approved in accordance with the relevant provisions of Regulation (EU) No 472/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council9 . _________________ 9 Regulation (EU) No 472/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2013 on the strengthening of economic and budgetary surveillance of Member States in the euro area experiencing or threatened with serious difficulties with respect to their financial stability (OJ L 140, 27.5.2013, p. 1).
Amendment 34 #
2019/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The Council Recommendation providing country-specific guidance on the objectives of reforms and investment in Member States whose currency is the euro, adopted by qualified majority, should be based on a Commission recommendation. This process should be without prejudice to the voluntary nature of participation of Member States whose currency is the euro in the budgetary instrument for convergence and competitiveness, and without prejudice to the Commission’s prerogatives as regards its implementation. The orientation must be in coherence with the overall Union policies.
Amendment 35 #
2019/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Within the governance framework set out in this Regulation, the Council, after having heard the relevant Committee within the European Parliament, should set out the strategic orientations for the euro area as a whole and provide country- specific guidance on the objectives of reform and investment packages of the individual Member States whose currency is the euro. The governance framework should also make sure that the instrument is coherent with other Union policies. As it would be part of the Union budget, it must be in coherence with the overall Union policies and satisfy budgetary principles and requirements in terms of sound financial management, budgetary control and parliamentary accountability. The Commission implements the Union’s budget under Article 317 TFEU, which includes the management of spending programmes. The Commission responsibilities with regard to the budgetary instrument for convergence and competitiveness [within the Reform Support Programme] under Regulation (EU) XXXX/XX should not be affected.
Amendment 38 #
2019/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8 a) Within the governance framework it should also make sure that the next the BICC will be sufficiently flexible so that funds can be transferred where is the most needed instead of being allocated ex- ante for the next seven years. This primarily requires to completely avoid the "juste retour" logic.
Amendment 40 #
2019/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In order to enhance the dialogue between the Union institutions, in particular between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, and to ensure greater transparency and accountability in that economic dialogue, the competent committee of the European Parliament can invite the President of the Council, the Commission and, where appropriate, the President of the Eurogroup and the Union's Finance Minister to appear before the committee to discuss the measures taken pursuant to this Regulation. The use of the instrument must be in coherence with the overall Union policies and satisfy budgetary principles and requirements in terms of sound financial management, budgetary control and parliamentary accountability.
Amendment 57 #
2019/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. On a recommendation from the Commission and after discussion in the Eurogrouphaving heard the European Parliament, the Council shall establish, as part of the euro-area recommendation and on an annual basis, the strategic orientations for the reform and investment priorities of the euro area.
Amendment 62 #
2019/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. The Council shall, on a recommendation from the Commission, and after having heard the European Parliament, adopt a recommendation addressed to all Member States whose currency is the euro providing, on an annual basis, country- specific guidance on the reform and investment objectives for the purposes of the reform and investment packages, which Member States may subsequently submit under Regulation (EU) XXXX/XX [Reform Support Programme Regulation].
Amendment 67 #
2019/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
In order to enhance the dialogue between the Union institutions, in particular the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, and to ensure greater transparency and accountability, the competent committee of the European Parliament may invite the President of the Council, the Commission and, where appropriate, the President of the Eurogroup and the Union's Finance Minister to appear before the committee to discuss the measures taken pursuant to this Regulation.
Amendment 14 #
2019/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The type-approval requirements relating to emissions from motor vehicles have been gradually and significantly tightened through the introduction and subsequent revision of Euro standards. While vehicles in general have delivered substantial emission reductions across the range of regulated pollutants, this was not the case for NOx emissions from diesel engines or particles for gasoline direct injection engines, installed in particular in light-duty vehicles. Actions for correcting this situation are therefore neededIt is necessary that research, type-approval and theimplementation period are taken into account in any type of action that is to be taken.
Amendment 20 #
2019/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6 a) According to the EEA report from 2016, the gap between real-world and laboratory emissions was mainly due to three factors: an outdated test procedure, flexibilities in the current procedure and in-use factors which are driver dependent. A study is required in order to establish the margin of error that is due to the driving style and to the outside temperature. A clear distinction should be made between the CF, the device-related margin of error and the margin of error of the in-use factor which is driver- and temperature-dependent.
Amendment 50 #
2019/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9 a) In order to encourage the producers to have a proactive, pro- environmental attitude, the new technological innovations meant to absorb NOx should be tested, quantified and considered in the subsequent revision of Euro standards.
Amendment 25 #
2019/0070(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The Commission proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU seeks to enhance the collective ability to prepare and respond to disasters by bolstering the possibilities offered by the European Civil Protection Pool. This involves establishing a reserve of civil protection capacities for use in Union operations (‘rescEU’) and strengthening the measures applicable in the fields of prevention, preparedness and response in the event of natural and man- made disasters and humanitarian crises.
Amendment 35 #
2019/0070(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7 b (new)
Recital 7 b (new)
Amendment 37 #
2019/0070(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) The Member States should strengthen the common pool of resources, organised in the framework of European Medical Corps, for dealing with mass burn casualties.
Amendment 40 #
2019/0070(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – paragraph 10 a (new)
(-1) In Article 4, the following paragraph is added: "10a. ‘first responders’ means the professionals who are the first to enter the area of a disaster in order to provide immediate support services during response and recovery operations, and covers, but is not limited to emergency management, public health public safety personnel, firefighters and public workers;"
Amendment 41 #
2019/0070(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 a (new)
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 9 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 10 a (new)
(-1a) In Article 9, the following paragraph is added: "10a. Member States shall take appropriate actions in order to ensure that the first responders are properly equipped and prepared to respond to any kind of disaster situation as referred to in Article 1. Such action shall include protection against biological threats through immunisations."
Amendment 43 #
2019/0070(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 b (new)
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(-1b) in Article 12, the following paragraph is inserted: “2a. The Commission shall establish a Strategic European Union Stockpile under rescEU with expert assistance from the European Medicines Agency.”
Amendment 44 #
2019/0070(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 c (new)
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
(-1c) in Article 12(3), subparagraph 1 is replaced by the following: “rescEU capacities shall be acquired, rented or leased by Member States. For that purpose, direct grants may be awarded by the Commission to Member States without a call for proposals. Where the Commission procures rescEU capacities on behalf of Member States, the joint procurement procedure shall apply. Union financial assistance shall be awarded in accordance with the Union's financial rules.Union financial assistance shall be awarded in accordance with the Union's financial rules. In view of the Commission’s right of decision on the deployment and demobilisation of rescEU capacities pursuant to paragraph 6, the provisions on joint procurement procedures of Article 165 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 shall apply by analogy.”
Amendment 45 #
2019/0070(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 d (new)
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
(-1d) in Article 12(3), after subparagraph 1 a new subparagraph is inserted: “When applying the joint procurement procedure, the Commission itself is not required to acquire, rent or lease the capacities being jointly procured.”
Amendment 46 #
2019/0070(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 e (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 e (new)
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
(-1e) in Article 12(3), subparagraph 2 is replaced by the following: “rescEU capacities shall be hosted by the Member States that acquire, rent or lease those capacities. In the case ofWhere the joint procurement procedure is applied, rescEU capacities shall be hosted by the Member States on behalffor the benefit of which they are procured.”
Amendment 47 #
2019/0070(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 f (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 f (new)
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(-1f) In Article 13(1), point (fa) is added: “(fa) create capabilities of specific response expertise which can be used in the case of disasters affecting cultural heritage.”
Amendment 48 #
2019/0070(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 g (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 g (new)
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a (new)
(-1g) Article 13a is inserted: "Article 13a Strategic European Union Stockpile 1. The Union Civil Protection Mechanism shall establish inventories of stockpiles of essential medical countermeasures, laboratory equipment and other capacities and regularly map the availability of those stockpiles across the Union to increase the access and rapid deployment in case of chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear attacks or medical emergencies. (2) The stockpiles should be placed strategically in undisclosed locations across the Union’s territory. (3) The capacity of national institutes for medical research located in the European Union to produce vaccines, mobile laboratories and other medical supplies shall be reinforced and treated as part of the preparedness budget. (4) Vaccines, mobile laboratories and other medical supplies deemed necessary for the Strategic European Union Stockpile shall be procured jointly by the member states with regards to the scientific guidelines established by the European Medicines Agency. (5) The European medical industry shall be incentivised to produce medical supplies for the Strategic European Union Stockpile that meet the scientific guidelines established by the European Medicine Agency. (6) The national institutes for medical research shall be regarded as a capacity of rescEU.”
Amendment 49 #
2019/0070(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 –point -1 h (new) Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 1 –point -1 h (new) Decision No 1313/2013/EU
(-1h) in Article 18, the following paragraph is added: "2 a. The Member States shall ensure capabilities for transporting injured people from one Member State to another in the event that treatment cannot be provided in the vicinity of a disaster."
Amendment 61 #
2018/0135(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, through a legally binding Interinstitutional Agreement, shall agree to a calendar for the implementation of the already proposed and of additional own resources by 2028. The agreement shall ensure that new own resources reach at least 30% of the annual budget by 2028, and that the Commission makes legislative proposals to that effect.
Amendment 64 #
2018/0135(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6 b (new)
Recital 6 b (new)
(6b) The proceeds from the sale of allowances of the Emissions Trading System, the plastic-based contribution, and the proceeds from shall be introduced as new Own Resources by January 1st, 2021. The proceeds from the Digital Services and the Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base Taxation shall be introduced as new Own Resources by January 1st 2022, with the Commission having until June 30st 2021 to make any relevant or necessary proposals. The proceeds from the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism shall be introduced as new Own Resources by December 31st 2022, with the Commission having until June 30st 2021 to make any relevant or necessary proposals. The proceeds from the Financial Transaction Tax shall be introduced as new Own Resources by January 1st 2024, with the Commission having until June 30st 2022 to make any relevant or necessary proposals.
Amendment 137 #
2018/0135(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, through a legally binding Interinstitutional Agreement, shall agree to a calendar for the implementation of the already proposed and of additional own resources by 1 January 2028. The agreement shall ensure that new own resources reach at least 30% of the annual budget by 2028, and that the Commission makes legislative proposals to that effect.