Activities of Niki TZAVELA related to 2013/2135(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
A 2030 framework for climate and energy policies (debate)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on a 2030 framework for climate and energy policies PDF (377 KB) DOC (227 KB)
Amendments (68)
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
- having regard to the Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2013 on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure and repealing Decision No 1364/2006/EC and amending Regulations (EC) No 713/2009, (EC) No 714/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 together with the first Union-wide list of energy infrastructure projects of common interest (PCIs) adopted by the European Commission on 14 October 2013;
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 b (new)
Citation 3 b (new)
- having regard to the Regulation on Connecting Europe Facility (CEF);
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
Citation 18 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 12 June 2012 on ‘Engaging in energy policy cooperation beyond our borders: a strategic approach to secure, sustainable and competitive energy supply’,
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 b (new)
Citation 18 b (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 2 July 2013 on ‘Blue Growth: Enhancing sustainable growth in the EUs marine, maritime transport and tourism sectors’,
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 c (new)
Citation 18 c (new)
- having regard to the Commission’s study published June 2013 on ‘Costs and benefits arising from the establishment of maritime zones in the Mediterranean Sea’,
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 d (new)
Citation 18 d (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication ‘Long term infrastructure vision for Europe and beyond’ (COM(2013)711),
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas security of supply, and competitiveness and climate objectives are of the utmost importance for the EU, are inextricably linked and must be addressed and considered on an equal footingnd as policy goals shall as a minimum be treated as at least equally important to climate objectives;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas targets, whether binding or indicatory, have proven successful in bringing about certain specific policy goals, but sometimes at the expense of other policy areas or the competitiveness of the EU industries;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the IEA estimates that the EU is responsible for only 11 % of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the proportion is set to decrease in the future so that, even if it has limited capacity in lowering global emissions by means of unilateral action, it has a significant role to play in particular; as regards the achievement of a binding (‘global’ or ‘international’) agreement in Paris in 2015 whereas the EU therefore has to define a clear position;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas according to the International Energy Outlook 2013 global energy use will grow by 56% between 2010 and 2040 (and non-OECD Asian states will account for 60% of the increase) and fossil fuels (with a remarkable share of coal) will continue to supply almost 80% of world energy use through 2040;
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas investors and industries urgently need a clear and long-term framework for EU climate and energy policy with greater levels of certainty in order to encourage long-term private investment and reduce the risk associated with this;
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the Commission communication on Energy Roadmap 2050, endorsed by the European Parliament, states that energy efficiency, renewable energies and energy infrastructures are ‘no- regret’ options and that adequate policies and instruments should be taken into account so as to foster European competitiveness;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas there is growing understanding that a revised economy- wide greenhouse gas reduction target, in combination with a well-functioning Emissions Trading System and effective actions in non-ETS sectors, is the most cost-effective approach to reducing emissions as well as promoting energy efficiency and renewable energies, and should not be disturbed by other targets or measures;
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the Member States clearly differ both in terms of their economic potential and emissions per capita thus justifying more diverse levels of commitments towards the EU’s climate goals;
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas studies indicate that upgrading the grids iand providing more interconnections presents the best way to improve the internal market, reduce energy costs and boost the competitiveness of industry;
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas for the EU greenhouse gas emissions reduction target and other EU climate action to be successful it should be part of a global effort; the 2030 framework should determine the negotiating position of the EU for a 2015 Global Climate Change Agreement; until an equitable global agreement has been reached, the competitiveness of the EU economy should be appropriately addressed;
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Asks the Commission to take a multifaceted approach, the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of which ought to be enhanced by coordinated and coherent policies that address in equal measure issues such as competitiveness, energy security, and climate objectives (e.g. GHG emission reduction, renewable energy sources and energy efficiency)ffordable energy pricing and sustainability;
Amendment 242 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Is of the opinion that multiple targets can create obligations to invest in areas that may be both expensive and ineffective, and that Member States should be given the flexibility to pursue climate change objectives by the most cost-effective means;
Amendment 263 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the European Council to keep up the progress made at EU level and set ambitious but, realistic and technology- neutral objectives for the 2030 EU policies that take account of the economic, social, environmental, international and technological contexts, and to establish a clear, stable, long-term and cost-effective framework for industries and investors;
Amendment 264 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the European Council to keep up the progress made at EU level and set ambitious but, realistic and technology- neutral objectives for the 2030 EU policies that take account of the economic, social, environmental, international and technological contexts, and to establish a clear, stable, long-term and cost-effective framework for industries and investors;
Amendment 284 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls upon the European Council to adopt a new binding, economy-wide EU greenhouse gas reduction target for 2030, this should be at least 40%, compared with 1990 levels, to be in line with the 80- 95% reduction target already agreed by the Council for 2050;
Amendment 349 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 364 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that some RES (such as onshore wind or solar) should now be considered mature energy sources and their subsidies should therefore be phased out on timein order to be able to reallocate these to research and development (R&D) programmes and RES and other low-emission generation technologies that are not yet cost- effective; asks the Commission to study the impact of RES priority dispatch on general energy costs with a view to phasing it out if justified by increased energy costs;
Amendment 377 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to put forward proposals for the financing of research and development and demonstration activities beyond Horizon 2020 for all promising, non-mature low carbon technologies and techniques, on the basis of clear criteria for mature and non-mature technologies;
Amendment 380 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Highlights that all RES should be integrated into the market under normal market conditions as soon as practically possible; believes that returning to a level playing field between technologies/fuel sources is essential to providing predictability for investors;
Amendment 393 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Considers, however, that phasing-out subsidies to mature RES should be announced well in advance to avoid any harmful effect on the sector; calls on the Commission to prepare with the Member States roadmaps in each countries with clear commitments for phasing-out these subsidies;
Amendment 407 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that increased energy efficiency and energy savings will play an essential role in the decarbonisation of the energy sector;, and that meeting the 2020 objectives is a prerequisite for further progress in this field recommends, in this respect, that the Member States step up their efforts to fully implement the Energy Efficiency Directive, and recommends that awareness-raising campaigns and energy efficiency be integrated into national educational curricula in the Member States;
Amendment 427 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Recalls that energy efficiency, if properly implemented, is a cost effective way for the EU to achieve its long-term goals as regards energy savings, climate change, and economic and energy security;
Amendment 441 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Asks the Commission to develop better methods and tools for calculating and monitoring progress which could help to draw up a more consistent EU approach to energy efficiency; believes that more should be done to help EU industries to further reduce their energy intensity while taking into account the costs of production and the risk of carbon leakage;
Amendment 475 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Asks the Commission to put forward proposals for a structural reform of the Emissions Trading Scheme as soon as possible;
Amendment 499 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Calls on the Commission to monitor carefully the effectiveness of existing and future instruments for non-ETS sectors, based on the principle that these instruments should be technologically neutral, proposing additions or adaptations, if necessary;
Amendment 512 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Sees an important role for cogeneration in increasing energy efficiencand district heating and cooling in increasing energy efficiency and improving local air quality in the future;
Amendment 522 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -11 b (new) – after subheading 2
Paragraph -11 b (new) – after subheading 2
-11 b. Is of the opinion that EU climate goals, notwithstanding their legitimacy, must not impair EU competitiveness and security of supply; demands therefore that any new policy instrument related to these climate objectives undergo a mandatory and thorough macroeconomic impact assessment as regards its effect on the EU's and individual Member States' competitiveness and security of supply; believes that the existing legal framework should be subject to such an assessment;
Amendment 523 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -11 a (new) – after subheading 2
Paragraph -11 a (new) – after subheading 2
-11 a. Calls on the EU to consider the full integration of the heating and cooling sector in the pathways towards a low- emission energy system; notes that this sector represents today ca. 45% of the final energy consumption in Europe, and that a better understanding of the important role of heating and cooling towards low-emission energy systems is needed; therefore, calls on the Commission to gather the required data reflecting the sources and the uses of heating and cooling, as well as the distribution of heat to the different groups of final consumers (e.g. residential, industry, tertiary);
Amendment 534 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Notes that under the 2020 framework, multiple regulations for the same target have led to confusing investment signals, excessive complexity and regulatory burden for industry thus undermining efforts to create an integrated, competitive EU energy market; calls for measures at both the EU and the national level to mitigate these impacts and limit the erosion of the EU citizens' expendable income and industries' global competitiveness;
Amendment 543 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Believes that a coherent policy and regulatory framework should not disincentivise switching high-carbon fired power generation to natural gas;
Amendment 568 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Believes that Member States and regions should be encouraged to improve cooperation in order to optimise the efficiency of renewables expansion; regrets that, to date, the cooperation mechanisms introduced by Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources have not yet been utilised; in this context, the Commission has an important role to play as a facilitator in coordinating, financially supporting and preparing appropriate analyses of renewable energy resources and potential for the Member States; takes note of the Commission's findings indicating that better use of the existing scope for cooperation could bring considerable benefits, such as boosting trade;
Amendment 584 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to submit an analysis of how renewable energy sources can be developed sustainably, taking into account environmental impact, aspects related to dependency on raw materials (i.e. visual impacts of wind farms, noise emissions or decommissioning of photovoltaic panels), aspects related to dependency on raw materials necessary to build RES equipment which are scarce in Europe and life cycle and, above all, how to support stable sources of renewable energy such as hydropower, biomass or geothermal power;
Amendment 612 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Asks the Commission to undertake a comparative study analysing and evaluating the progress made by the European Union on energy efficiency compared with other continents and main competitors; The study should also investigate and explore the targets and approaches that have been set by other countries/continents;
Amendment 622 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines the importance of an energy strategy focused on boosting energy security and economic and industrial competitiveness in the EU, job creation, social aspects and environmental sustainability by means of measures such as the diversification of supply routes, suppliers and sources, the exploration and exploitation of indigenous resources and by increasing the deployment of RES;
Amendment 636 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Stresses the need to ensure the energy security and eventual self- sufficiency of the EU, primarily achieved by promoting energy efficiency and savings and renewable energy, which will, together with other alternative sources of energy, reduce import dependency; notes the emerging interest in the exploration of oil and gas fields in the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea; believes that within the context of the EUs policy on oil and gas drilling at sea, emphasis should be put on prevention of potential hazards and on the delineation of exclusive economic zones (EEZs) for the Member States concerned and relevant third countries in accordance with the UNCLOS Convention, to which all Member States, and the EU as such, are signatories;
Amendment 647 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that, when bringing about security of supply, Member States must be able to freely choose their energy mix and take advantage of all of their indigenous energy resources (including unconventional hydrocarbons such as shale gas) in accordance with policies that ensure the safe and sustainable exploration, extraction, manufacture and use of these resources and related products;
Amendment 656 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States, with regard to the internal gas market, to review all gas contracts based on obsolete pricing mechanisms – in particular the oil indexation principle – that impose high prices on the consumers, and urges the Commission to assist in exploring the possibilities of renegotiating these contracts, not only in the context of their prolongation; stresses the need to develop and support all products and mechanisms aimed at strengthening short-term gas trading capacities; underlines that the aforementioned measures are crucial for ensuring real competitiveness when it comes to the price of supplying gas to all consumers on the internal gas market;
Amendment 657 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Stresses that the development of indigenous resources will lead to the emergence of new trading hubs in the EU and new spot markets for gas and electricity, thus presenting a real opportunity for the EU and the Member States to determine their own energy prices, including at a regional and local level;
Amendment 661 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses that as the EU pursues its goal of energy security, emphasis needs to be shifted towards a model of energy interdependence between Member States by ensuring the swift completion of the EU internal energy market; believes furthermore that completing the EU supergrid and natural gas infrastructure linking the north, south, east and west will enable the EU to make the best use of the comparative advantages of each Member State, and calls for further support for decentralised and micro-scale energy production and smart energy infrastructures in all Member States; stresses, therefore, the need for strong coordination between Member States’ policies and for joint action, solidarity and transparency in view of the fact that national energy policy decisions can affect other Member States; suggests that it would be desirable to determine whether and how the expertise and facilities of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) could be put to use in carrying out the above tasks;
Amendment 668 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Emphasises that the EU should maintain a high political profile with respect to the granting of licensing rights for drilling and the delineation of Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) and that the EU, in cooperation with the Member States concerned, should seek to preclude international discord; acknowledges that protecting Europe's maritime borders is a challenge for the EU and Member States; underlines that energy should be used as a motor for peace, environmental integrity, cooperation and stability;
Amendment 678 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Believes that the lack of full implementation of internal energy market legislation remains one of the main obstacles to completion of the single market; highlights the importance of eliminating remaining infrastructure bottlenecks and instances of market failure and of ensuring that no new barriers to electricity and gas market integration are created; calls on the Member States to implement the third legislative package on the internal market speedily and to remove any existing market distortions;
Amendment 710 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Notes that in order to ensure security of energy supply there must be enough capacity to meet demand in peak periods and in periods of (political or technological) difficulties and that excess capacity or backup must therefore be ensured and maintained; points out the need for storage in an economically efficient way; points out the need for storage, flexible backup fuels (such as gas) and more grid flexibility as a response to the intermittence of some sources of RES (in particular solar and wind energy);
Amendment 723 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Notes that physical integration of energy infrastructure between the EU Member States is a precondition for a proper functioning of energy markets; believes that a stable regulatory regime promoting long-term investments in energy infrastructure is essential for a swift implementation of infrastructure bringing benefits for all market participants in the perspective of 2030 and beyond;
Amendment 724 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Recalls the Commission's Energy Roadmap stating that "gas will be critical in the transformation of the energy system" and in this respect recognises the potential of natural gas to provide both variability and flexibility into the energy supply system;
Amendment 729 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Notes that some Member States, being energy islands, are still totally isolated from the European gas and electricity networks and continue to pay higher prices for energy, which adversely affects their competitiveness; points out that without substantial infrastructure investment, the commitment of the European Council that no Member State should remain isolated from the EU networks by 2015 cannot be fulfilled for those Member States will be broken; favours in this regard the swift completion of the internal energy market and welcomes the list of PCIs as presented by the European Commission; ;
Amendment 735 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a . Underlines the significant potential of district heating and cooling in increasing energy efficiency by recycling heat from electricity production in combined heat and power plants, waste incineration plants and industrial energy processes, which would otherwise be wasted; moreover, it provides an integrated solution in urban areas that will allow the EU to reduce its reliance on energy imports and keep the cost of heating and cooling affordable for citizens;
Amendment 736 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Underlines the importance of the completion of the Southern Gas Corridor; In this regard welcomes the decision in favour of the Trans-Adriatic-Pipeline (TAP) as the most cost effective and flexible option; Stresses the importance of the integration of the Interconnector- Greece-Bulgaria (IGB), the Interconnector-Greece-Italy (IGI) into the European internal energy market and other relevant infrastructure in order to facilitate the flow of natural gas from Southern Europe towards Central European markets;
Amendment 741 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Asks the Commission to investigate the potential of energy storage in the EU and the various possible technologies in this area; furthermore, asks the Commission to intensify exchanges of best practices and information with the US and Canada on CCS technology;
Amendment 749 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Stresses that modernising the existing energy infrastructure and building new, intelligent and flexible infrastructure for the generation, transmission, distribution and storage of energy is essential for a stable, well-integrated and well-connected energy market, with diversified sources of supply, and emphasises that large- scale investments should be made in parallel with investments in regional or even local networks; highlights that infrastructure investments aimed at achieving such objectives should be granted EU support at each stage of their implementation in line with new guidelines for trans- European energy infrastructure and Connecting Europe Facility;
Amendment 760 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Recognises the advantages of growth in different marine sectors, e.g. the development of offshore energy installations and marine mineral mining and the importance of attracting investments in that respect; stresses, however, that when realising these activities the utmost attention must be paid to avoiding damage to the environment; supports in this connection the development of Maritime Spatial Planning and Integrated Coastal Zone Management as a means of achieving a coherent and effective use of marine space;
Amendment 767 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new) – after subheading 4
Paragraph 27 a (new) – after subheading 4
27a. Notes that EU has the highest environmental standards globally, an ageing population, high unemployment rates in many Member States and that current economic growth is low or inexistent and that this can only be rectified by increasing its competitiveness;
Amendment 768 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new) – after subheading 4
Paragraph 27 b (new) – after subheading 4
27b. Notes further that economic activity in the EU since the introduction of the 2020 package has diminished and that many of the products EU citizens buy and which can only be produced and transported using energy and producing CO2, are imported into the Union and thus by definition diminish competitiveness, employment, growth, intra-EU energy consumption and lead to an increase in carbon leakage, unemployment and effectively export our emissions to third countries;
Amendment 792 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls on the Commission to launch a study analysing new and cost-efficient market designs with a view to ensuring reasonably priced electricity to private and industry consumers and to preventing carbon leakage; asks therefore the Commission to come forward as soon as possible with an additional assessment and recommendations for further actions to prevent the risk of carbon leakage caused by reallocation of production facilities and investments outside the EU, focusing in particular on additional scenarios in which limited or no further global action is taken on carbon emission reduction;
Amendment 807 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Notes that the EU’s main competitors on the global market place great emphasis on technological developments, innovation and improving industrial processes and avoiding imposition of generic and burdensome binding targets; notes also that their economies grow at a much faster pace than the EU; concludes that the EU must give priority to R&D and innovation;
Amendment 823 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 b (new)
Paragraph 30 b (new)
30b. Is concerned that current EU policies that attempt to place RES as its primary energy source, if not mirrored by other main global players, will lead to European industries becoming dangerously uncompetitive vis-à-vis those economies that will continue to significantly rely on fossil fuels;
Amendment 824 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 c (new)
Paragraph 30 c (new)
30c. Is therefore of the opinion that any future increase in the EU's emission reduction target have to be preceded by a global agreement guaranteeing an equitable share of responsibilities among both developed and developing countries, particularly many of the latter since they are fast becoming some of the main global polluters;
Amendment 834 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Urges the Commission to carefully weigh up the impact of new policies in terms of estimated "green job" creation vs. the loss of industrial competitiveness and existing jobs in other sectors, with a special emphasis on heavy industries and acknowledging different circumstances in Member States;
Amendment 841 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Strongly underlines that any future EU policy must address the comparative strengths and weaknesses of its economy, particularly with regard to any free trade agreement the EU signs up to, especially in light of the planned free trade agreement (TTIP) with the US where energy prices and CO2 emissions have been decreasing significantly while efforts to re(duce GHG emissions are not on par with the progress already achieved in the EUto the "shale gas revolution");
Amendment 842 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Underlines that the production and increased use of natural gas in the US has led to an influx of coal from the US into the European market; Underlines that the low ETS price currently renders coal fired power generation as a more competitive option compared to gas fired power generation; points out that the switch from coal to natural gas in the US has led to declining CO2 emissions in the US which have fallen 12% between 2005 and 2012 and are at their lowest levels since 1994, according to the US Energy Information Administration;
Amendment 862 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Points out that adopting a decarbonisation strategy that does not take into account the situation of some Member States may lead to a massive increase in energy poverty in those countries;
Amendment 866 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Underlines, in line with Article 194 TFEU, that Member States are the ultimate decision makers as regards their energy mix and should be able to use and develop different approaches for technologies and energy sources that are environmentally sound and socially and economically acceptable;
Amendment 911 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38a. Believes that the potential of LNG exports from the US could have a significant impact on the functioning of the EU internal energy market as well as profound implications for the geopolitics of energy in Europe's near abroad and traditional supplier countries;