345 Amendments of Niki TZAVELA
Amendment 34 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
- having regard to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) that has been signed by the EU, its Member States and all other candidate countries and is part of the EU acquis,
Amendment 200 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14α. Regrets the statements issued by Turkish officials and moves to convert the Church of St Sophia into a mosque, particularly in view of the fact that it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a religious and cultural symbol; stresses that such acts constitute an attack on Christian values and the rights of religious minorities in Turkey;
Amendment 244 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls on the Turkish government to refrain from any action, such as offshore exploration activities in areas falling within the continental shelf or other maritime zones of EU member-states, which damage good neighbourly relations and is not in line with international law and the principle of peaceful settlement of disputes;
Amendment 318 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. BWelieves that, in view of Turkey’s strategic role as an energy hub, consideration should be given to the value of opening negotiations on Chapter 15 on energy; underlines thatcomes cooperation between the EU and Turkey on a number of important green energy issues and calls on Turkey to commit itself that green energy and climate efficiency priorities need to be addressed;
Amendment 2 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 b (new)
Citation 3 b (new)
- having regard to the Regulation on Connecting Europe Facility (CEF);
Amendment 28 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 364 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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 #
2013/2135(INI)
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;
Amendment 12 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 40 a (new)
Citation 40 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 14 March 2013 on the Energy roadmap 2050, a future with energy2,
Amendment 13 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 40 b (new)
Citation 40 b (new)
Amendment 14 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 40 c (new)
Citation 40 c (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 21 November 2012on the environmental impacts of shale gas and shale oil extraction activities1,
Amendment 114 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Expects that if appropriate measures are implemented, RISE could repatriate manufacturing to the EU, paying attention to supply chain management and specific regional manufacturing cultures;
Amendment 121 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Emphasises that RISE will only succeed if underpinned by an adequat clear and predictable macroeconomic framework and, avoiding overlapping and conflicting policies, as well as the necessary budgetary resources in order to leverage private investment; demands, in this context, a European green growth strategy and deplores the Council's cuts to MFF heading 1A;
Amendment 152 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Holds that RISE must be geared towards kick-starting investment flows in Europe's south to reinvigorate growth, particularly through smart specialisation and the formation of clusters, including transnational and regional clusters;
Amendment 174 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Emphasises that only withe importance of promoting a strategy focused on an innovation, efficiency and sustainable technology offensive canin order to modernise the EU's industrial base modernise and increase its core competitiveness;
Amendment 311 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Acknowledges the importance of the TTIP undertaking; advocates that it should endeavour to phase out fossil fuel subsidies; advocates newly defining the likeness of products by distinguishiunderlines that the eventual conclusion of the TTIP will create the prospect of a wide economic space which would in turn streng them on the basis of their carbon footprintEU's relationships and serve as multiplier for FDI to the EU;
Amendment 333 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Calls on the Commission to develop a European export strategy for resource-s and energy- efficient technologies;
Amendment 466 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59
Paragraph 59
59. Calls for the swift implementation of the energy efficiency directive and the national action plans; calls on the EU to follow-up on the Reul report on renewable energy, setting an ambitious EU-wide renewable energy target for 2030;
Amendment 470 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60
Paragraph 60
60. Calls on the Commission to reconsider the conditions for long-term energy contracts and consider ways to break free from crude oil indexation, leading to hub- based pricing and more competition in the internal market;
Amendment 494 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 62 a (new)
Paragraph 62 a (new)
62a. Stresses that increased diversity of energy supply and the utilisation of indigenous resources, including renewable energy, can play a significant role in the renaissance of the southern economies; notes that the southern countries are highly dependent on energy imports, in some cases from one supplier;
Amendment 495 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 62 b (new)
Paragraph 62 b (new)
62b. Underlines that the southern countries are paying the highest gas prices in Europe, thus leaving industries, in particular energy-intensive industries, at a competitive disadvantage while also increasing the risk of carbon leakage;
Amendment 503 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 65
Paragraph 65
65. Believes that southern economies are strategically located to benefit from new export markets inprovide new opportunities for import and export markets, particularly with regard to Asia and the Maghreb; calls for tapping into the entrepreneurial spirit of migrants to create businesses that can access those markets; welcomes also Vice- President Tajani's Mission for Growth;
Amendment 506 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 65 a (new)
Paragraph 65 a (new)
65a. Stresses that the geopolitical ramifications of the instability and uncertainty in Northern Africa and the Middle East, as well as the increase in illegal immigration, create serious obstacles to the economic (labour markets) and social stability of Southern Europe; thus, points to the need for a European approach and legislation with respect to illegal immigration and refugee policies; believes, in this respect, that the Dublin II regulation has to be amended in order to provide a fairer and more equitable European solution and help reduce the economic and social burden on Europe's peripheries;
Amendment 231 #
2013/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. 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; points to the Commission's findings indicating that better use of the existing scope for cooperation could bring considerable benefits, such as boosting trade; calls on the Member States to subsequently make better use of the cooperation mechanisms where appropriate and also increase communication between one another;
Amendment 287 #
2013/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Believes it is important to make more progress on the electricity highways of the future and in particular the South Eastern - North Electricity Highway (SENEH) which would also help in accommodating the transfer of the energy produced by photovoltaic parks, such as project Helios, from south east Europe to the north and west;
Amendment 307 #
2013/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Urges the Commission and the Member States to coordinate infrastructure projects in a better way, thereby ensuring full EU- wide system connectivity and cost- effectiveness; encourages, to that end, the Commission and the Member States to ensure rapid assessment, selection and implementation of projects of common European interest, especially with regard to electricity and gas trans-border interconnectors, liquefied natural gas and storage infrastructure, including reverse flow mechanisms, which are vital for a well-integrated and well-functioning energy market;
Amendment 338 #
2013/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Recalls that Article 194 of the Lisbon Treaty specifies that the EU is entitled to take measures at European level to ensure the security of energy supply;
Amendment 394 #
2013/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Points out that the roll out of smart meters should only happen on the basis of consumer voluntariness; encourages Member States to develop roll-out strategies, including national and local communication campaigns to explain their usage;
Amendment 404 #
2013/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Welcomes the Commission's impending analysis on energy poverty in the EU; Believes that as part of its analysis, the Commission should make efforts to ensure that combating energy poverty becomes part of the social basket of services for Europe, e.g. through the social and cohesion funds; Stipulates that existing and new energy efficiency programmes should always include a targeted focus on low-income groups;
Amendment 6 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4a (new)
Citation 4a (new)
- having regard to its resolutions on the Armenian-Turkey relations of 18 June 1987 and on the opening of negotiations with Turkey of 28 September 2005,
Amendment 143 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7a (new)
Paragraph 7a (new)
7a. Expresses concern regarding the recent recurring killings, especially of four old women in Istanbul, of Turkish citizens of Armenian origin, which does not help the Turkish efforts towards the Turkish accession to the EU; calls upon the Turkish government to fully investigate this issue, in line with the legal democratic procedures, as they stem from all the relevant international conventions concerning the respect for human rights;
Amendment 362 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25b (new)
Paragraph 25b (new)
25b. Urges both Armenia and Turkey to ratify without preconditions the protocols and calls on Turkey to open its borders with Armenia, in order to normalize their relations;
Amendment 363 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25c (new)
Paragraph 25c (new)
25c. Calls on Turkey to recognise the genocide perpetrated in 1915 against the Armenians and thus pave the way to the establishment of stable neighbourhood policy;
Amendment 1 #
2012/2318(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
- having regard to Article 194 of the Lisbon Treaty (TFEU),
Amendment 50 #
2012/2318(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Urges the Member States and the EU institutions, bodies, and agencies concerned to demonstrate commitment and to work together to ensure the control, security and safety of the European coastal and territorial waters, Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs), continental shelf, maritime infrastructure and marine resources; recalls that they must also guarantee the flow of maritime routes and the preservation of the Global Commons, vital for the world's and Europe's own security, commercial, energy and environmental interests; notes that the Member States have the responsibility of being the principal security provider for seafarers on ships flying their flag and of affording protection to their citizens, particularly by rescuing those in crisis zones; stresses that the EU and its Members States have a duty to endeavour to enforce and reinforce international law, particularly UNCLOS, to regulate global maritime affairs and to prevent a race for the exploitation of raw materials and mineral and halieutic resources in the high seas which could cause environmental degradation and spark; underlines that the potential to exploit raw materials and mineral resources should be used as a motor for peace, environmental integrity, cooperation and stability; notes that the EU should maintain a high political profile in this respect and seek to preclude international conflictdiscord;
Amendment 83 #
2012/2318(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. NAcknowledges that protecting European maritime borders presents a challenge for the Member States; notes that illegal migration is likely to continue putting pressure on EU maritime borders, especially in the light of political and economic evolution in the southern neighbourhood and the prospect of continued instability in northern Africa, the Sahel, the Horn of Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa; recalls, however, that migration must not be regarded as a security threat, but rather as a human phenomenon that requires a robust management strategy which combines regional, political and diplomatic cooperation and development policies and investment in regional partnerships; draws attention to the fact that this effort requires the development of maritime capabilities and coastguard activities to patrol and rescue migrants travelling on board illegal vessels;
Amendment 91 #
2012/2318(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes that the recent discoveries of natural gas in the eastern Mediterranean have led Turkey, Russia and Israel to endeavour to increase their naval strength in the Mediterranean, causing direct concern for EU Members Greece and Cyprusreating a new geopolitical environment in the south-east Mediterranean; further notes the implications of the unresolved dispute with Turkey and the escalation of tension resulting from the intended exploitation of Greece and Cyprus offshore oilhydrocarbon reserves; urges the EU, therefore, to act in asserting its position in order to avoid conflict over natural resources in the Mediterranean and consequential security threats for EU Member States in the area, which could ultimately affect the EU as a whole;
Amendment 4 #
2012/2287(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
- having regard to the outcome of the EU- US Energy Council held on 5 December 2012 in Brussels,
Amendment 52 #
2012/2287(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the fact that the agenda will include the launching of negotiations for a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP); stresses that this agreement will reinvigorate the EU-US relationship and that its global impact will go beyond its bilateral implications; believes that further to trade and investment, the TTIP is about creating common technical and regulatory standards that not only enhance our businesses but establish what we consider to be the values of transparency and rule of law and accountability in our regulatory systems, which then become the global standard and not standards that might be developed in other ways by other countries and other political systems which would not either fit our values or our business interests;
Amendment 118 #
2012/2287(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines that the eventual conclusion of the TTIP will create the prospect of a wide economic space that would include North America, the EU and many Latin American countries with which the partners have negotiated economic agreements; this in turn would strengthen the EU's relationships and serve as a multiplier for FDI to the EU;
Amendment 127 #
2012/2287(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Highlights the importance of diversifying energy suppliers and transportation routes; stresses the growing relevance of the Atlantic Basin and Mediterranean Sea in energy production, which offers considerable diversification opportunities; suggests that the EU-US Energy Council, together with other countries of the Atlantic Basin, and Mediterranean Sea, should study the possibility of working together on energy security and sustainability matters; recalls the significant current and future Eastern Mediterranean gas discoveries which could enhance the energy security of the countries in the region, an issue on which the EU and US have declared their decision in the outcomes of the EU-US Energy Council of 5 December 2012 in Brussels, and are ready to assist interested countries in using their energy resources to best serve their national and regional economic interests;
Amendment 66 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
G a. whereas the European Commission calculated that optimal trade in renewables could save up to 8 billion Euro per year;
Amendment 68 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
Amendment 69 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G c (new)
Recital G c (new)
G c. whereas the Energy Roadmap recognises that "gas will be critical in the transformation of the energy system;" providing both variable load and baseload to support renewables;
Amendment 72 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Agrees with the Commission that, in future, RES will account for a growing share of energy provision in Europe, both for electricity supply and for the heating and cooling and transport sectors, and that they will reduce Europe's dependence on conventional energysectors; in this context believes that substantial flexible generation will still be required to support increasing quantities of variable renewables in the power mix;
Amendment 105 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Notes that some renewable energy sources, such as geothermal, can provide heat and power locally and continuously; is of the view that those local sources of energy increase energy independence, including for isolated communities;
Amendment 151 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Recognises that the potential of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by increasing the use of biomethane in vehicles for short and long distances, particularly in heavy duty vehicles, and the use of electricity in vehicles for short distances within cities, is significant;
Amendment 185 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Stresses that complicated authorisation procedures and planning processes that may take months or years and fear of retroactive changes to support schemes, increase project risk; such high risks, particularly in countries with stressed capital markets, result in very high cost of capital, raising the cost of renewable energy projects and undermining their competitiveness;
Amendment 186 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Highlights the need for simplified administrative procedures and stable and efficient support schemes which can be adapted over time and phased out when technologies and supply chains mature and become competitive and market failures are resolved;
Amendment 199 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Recalls that the Renewable Energy Directive created cooperation mechanisms to enable renewable energy produced in one Member State to count towards the target of another; regrets that these have not yet been widely exploited despite the potential economic benefits for both parties;
Amendment 230 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Stresses that infrastructure development is urgent and critical for the success of the single market and for the integration of renewable energy; early adoption of the legislative proposals of the energy infrastructure package is crucial in that respect, in particular for speeding up the construction of new infrastructure with a cross-border impact;
Amendment 241 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that, in order to guarantee supply security, the development of RES with fluctuating feed-in will necessitate reserves of conventional energy not previously availableoperating only very few hours; recognises that the development of reserve capacity entails substantial costs and that, to make the development or retention of conventional reserves more commercially attractive, it will increasingly need to be promoted without distorting the energy market; rejects the concept of competition for subsidies and calls for the principles of the market economy to be applied to the design of the energy market by removing existing market distortions as a priority; if energy-only markets do not produce the remuneration required for a balanced market with a high share of electricity from intermittent RES and sufficient backup capacity, a complementary market design element with capacity mechanisms coordinated at EU level may be one approach to correct the lack of adequate profitability;
Amendment 290 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Highlights that the expansion of the RES market in Europe has to take into account the non-availability of the raw materials required for the construction of photovoltaic panels, which makes Europe's industry non-competitive on the global market;
Amendment 303 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Recognises that gas infrastructure will play an important role in the development of renewable energy across Europe; biogas, as a renewable energy, can easily be fed, as biomethane, into the existing gas grid infrastructure today; new technologies such as "power to hydrogen" and "power to gas", will further benefit the future low-carbon economy framework, making use of existing and new infrastructures that should be promoted and developed;
Amendment 336 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Notes that it is particularly important for investors in renewable energy sources to engage with and build strong relationships with local communities, particularly in the ex ante phase;
Amendment 337 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18 b. Points out that in some regions, particularly in small communities and islands, the deployment of windmills and photovoltaic panels has been met by public opposition; underlines that windmills and photovoltaic panels are perceived to have an adverse effect on tourist industries as well as on the nature and form of countryside/island landscapes;
Amendment 474 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Is convinced that only an EU-wide system for promoting RES will offer the most cost-effective framework in which their full potential can be realised; sees decisive advantages in a technology- neutral European market for renewables, in which producers will have to cover a pre- determined quota of their energy output from RES, and in which one of the ways of reaching that quota will be through the trading of certificates on a market established for that purpose; this in turn will ensure the predictability and viability of the RES investments; notes the evidence of experience in the Member States that, in order to ensure quotas are met, heavy fines must be imposed for failure to meet them;
Amendment 498 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30 a. Underlines that specific 2030 renewables milestones can only be designed after reflection on the state of post-2020 energy and climate policies, the degree of competition in Europe's electricity, heating and cooling and transport fuel markets, and the degree of energy diversity and technology innovation expected by 2020;
Amendment 132 #
2012/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 j (new)
Paragraph 1 j (new)
(j) Notes that this Partnership must be based on a mutual understanding and emphasises the importance of teaming cultures and social systems;
Amendment 151 #
2012/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
(a) Stresses the importance of setting up an investment framework between the EU and China, and notes the importance of identifying common grounds between the EU2020 strategy and the 5 year plan of China;
Amendment 217 #
2012/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 h (new)
Paragraph 8 h (new)
(h) Takes the view that the trade imbalances between the EU and China reflect their differing social, economic and democratic models; takes the view that the limited or non-existent degree of respect for certain rights in China is a contributing factor; Stresses the importance of identifying a strategy for dialogue with China, starting with labour market issues;
Amendment 290 #
2012/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines the global importance of the South China Sea, through which one-third of the world's trade passes, and therefore urgently appeals to all involved parties to settle their conflicting territorial claims in the South China Sea by international arbitrationdisputes peacefully, in line with international law, in particular the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, and to refrain from unilateral political and military actions;
Amendment 5 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. Whereas it should be recalled that the pillars of the EU energy policy are security of supply (diversity of sources), competitive prices and energy efficiency, which are complemented by the policy aim to reduce green house gas emissions;
Amendment 6 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. Whereas the competitiveness of the European industry needs to be taken into account, by means of adequate policies and instruments and by adapting to a process that would re-industrialise our economy;
Amendment 7 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. Whereas it is in the interests of Member States to reduce their dependency of energy imports with volatile prices, and to diversify energy supplies;
Amendment 8 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A d (new)
Recital A d (new)
Ad. Whereas the challenge of energy security is to alleviate uncertainties that give rise to tensions between states and to reduce market inefficiencies that hamper the benefits of trade, both for suppliers and consumers;
Amendment 9 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A e (new)
Recital A e (new)
Ae. Whereas it is important to obtain an early indication of whether the challenging goals of the Roadmap can be achieved and to review the impact on the EU's economy including global competitiveness, employment and social security;
Amendment 10 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A f (new)
Recital A f (new)
Af. Whereas Member States, energy companies and the general public need to have a clear view of the direction of the EU's energy policy, which must be backed by more certainty, including milestones and targets for 2030, with a view to incentivising and reducing the risk of long-term investments;
Amendment 53 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the importance of the EU's energy policy amidst the financial crisis; emphasises the role that energy could potentially play in spurring growth and competitiveness in the EU; calls on the Commission to propose post-2020 strategies and to present a 2030 policy framework for European energy policy, thus providing a reliable guide for investment decisions; encourages the Member States to step up their ongoing efforts to reach the current 2020 targets in the area of EU energy policy;
Amendment 57 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – a (new)
Paragraph 3 – a (new)
3a. Notes that in order to make an informed and balanced decision regarding post 2020 strategies, a review of the existing 2020 strategies will be necessary;
Amendment 76 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that a clear, stable and predictable policy and regulatory framework will stimulate the necessary investments for low-carbon energy investments; Underlines the importance of an energy strategy focused on increasing the EU's energy security and economic competitiveness through measures such as the diversification of supply routes and sources, distributors and energy efficiency;
Amendment 146 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recognises that a higher share of renewable energy beyond 2020 is a key aspect of a more sustainable energy system while stressing that renewables alone cannot pave the way to decarbonisation and must be combined with alternative sources of energy; recognises, furthermore, that all of the decarbonisation scenarios explored in the Commission communication assume an increased share of renewable energy in the EU energy mix of around 30% in gross final energy consumption in 2030;
Amendment 160 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Accordingly urges on more energy efficiency actions that would address the problem of energy poverty which is mainly focused on heat in the EUs societies. At the same time, calls for analysis and revision of national legislation that is an obstacle to energy efficiency investments/optimisation of heat production and use in some Member States (taxation, public procurement, heat pricing etc.);
Amendment 180 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Stresses the need for immediate actions to ensure the continuity of energy supply, increase investor certainty and minimise bottlenecks; Delays not only will increase costs but will also delay the development of the necessary technologies;
Amendment 225 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Recalls the role of projects such as Desertec and the use of renewable energy sources in neighbouring regions; Highlights the prospect of 'Project Helios' in transporting electricity produced by renewable energy from South East Europe to Central Europe as well as further expansion of wind energy in the North Sea and other regions; Emphasises that the opportunity to import electricity produced from renewable sources from neighbouring regions needs to be complemented by encouraging and facilitating the development of renewable and low-emission sources of energy, e.g. in the Southern Mediterranean and in the North Sea region, and more interconnections within European networks;
Amendment 237 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Notes that some renewable energy sources, such as geothermal, can provide heat and power locally and continuously; is of the view that those local sources of energy increase energy independence, notably for isolated communities; underlines, therefore, the importance of supporting their development through R&D and innovative financial instruments;
Amendment 258 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that, as Member States pursue the goal of energy security and energy independence, emphasis needs to be shifted towards a model of energy interdependence by ensuring the swift completion of the EU internal energy market and the EU supergrid infrastructure linking North and South, and East and West; highlights the importance of ensuring that policy and regulatory developments in Member States will eliminate remaining infrastructure ‘bottlenecks’ and will not create new barriers to electricity and gas or energy market integration; stresses, moreover, that energy policy decisions in each national system need to take account of how such decisions could affect other Member States;
Amendment 270 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Highlights the need to increase the incentives of investors in the energy market by increasing profitability and easing - without relaxing - the bureaucratic procedures;
Amendment 271 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Emphasises the need to protect consumers from high energy prices and protect businesses from unfair competition as well as artificially low prices from companies outside the EU in accordance with the urges made in the Rio+20 summit regarding the enforced role of the WTO;
Amendment 338 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Acknowledges that conventional fossil fuels are likely to remain part of the energy system at least during the transition to a low-carbon energy system;
Amendment 344 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Recognises the key role of gas, both in the transition to a low-carbon energy system and as a flexible back-up, and in balancing capacity where renewable energy supplies are variable; Acknowledges that conventional fossil fuels are likely to remain part of the energy system at least during the transition to a low-carbon energy system;
Amendment 377 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Underlines the importance of policy intervention, public funding and an appropriate carbon price to demonstrate and ensure the early deployment of CCS technology in Europe from 2020; underlines the importance of the EU demonstration programme to build public acceptance and support for CCS as an important technology to reduce GHG emissions;
Amendment 381 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Calls on the Commission to enable and promote knowledge sharing and collaboration within the EU and internationally to ensure the best engineering value is captured at scale in CCS demonstration projects; calls on the Commission to support early investment in pipeline infrastructure and to coordinate cross-border planning to ensure access to CO2 sinks from 2020, and to undertake research to characterise storage reservoirs in Europe; calls on the Commission to actively work with Member States and industry to communicate on benefits and safety of CCS in order to build public confidence in the technology;
Amendment 383 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Notes that optimal, safe and sustainable use of domestic energy resources, and the competitiveness of infrastructure necessary for the stable supply of domestic or imported energy, including refining, can contribute to increased energy security; Highlights as well the finding of the Energy Roadmap that oil is likely to remain in the energy mix even in 2050 and will mainly fuel parts of long distance passenger and freight transport;
Amendment 401 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. While recognising that the EU operates in a global context and acting alone may not bring all the expected benefits, recalls the November 2011 TTE Council Conclusions on strengthening the external dimension of the EU energy policy, the need for a broader and more coordinated EU approach to international energy relations in order to meet global energy challenges and climate change, address competitiveness and carbon leakage related issues and maintain and promote the highest nuclear safety standards, while at the same time ensuring the safe, secure and diversified supply of energy;
Amendment 427 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Stresses that there will be no compromise on safety and security of either traditional (e.g. nuclear) or new energy sources (e.g. unconventional oil and gas) and believes that the EU should continue efforts to strengthen the safety and security framework and take a lead on international efforts in this field;
Amendment 428 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 b (new)
Paragraph 28 b (new)
28b. Emphasises that as Member States set about connecting and integrating their national markets through investment in infrastructure and the approval of common regulations, continuous efforts should also be made into collaborating with Russia in order to identify creative and mutually acceptable measures aimed at reducing discrepancies between the two energy markets;
Amendment 437 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Recognises that the ETS is the principal – though not the only – instrument for reducing industrial emissions and promoting investment in low carbon technologies; notes that further improvement of the ETS is necessary in order to strengthen substantially market- based incentives for investment in and the use of low-carbon technologies; notes that any changes to the ETS would require a careful assessment of the impact on electricity prices and on the competitiveness of energy-intensive industries; calls on the Commission and the Member States to facilitate the development of innovative technological solutions by European industries;
Amendment 443 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29α. Calls on the Commission to adopt a single uniform policy regarding EU industries jeopardised by the cost of indirect CO2 emissions and prevent any widening of the disparities between sensitive energy sectors operating within sound economies and those operating in Member States which are experiencing the consequences of the debt crisis;
Amendment 480 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Believes that, while energy bills in Europe have risen in recent years, this development has given rise to a ‘smart’, common sense-based approach to energy efficiency and energy savings; believes, regardless, that the role of ICT technologies is increasingly important for energy; highlights, in this context, the role of smart meters in providing consumers with data on energy consumption in households and businesses; underlines that consumers shall become active stakeholders in energy efficiency by having a visibility on their energy consumption, and by effectively monitoring and controlling it;
Amendment 489 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Believes that energy infrastructure should become more end-user orientated, with a stronger focus on the interaction between distribution system capacities and consumption, and emphasises the need for real-time, two-directional power and information flows; points out the benefits for consumers of new technologies, such as demand-side energy management and demand-response systems, that improve energy efficiency of supply and demand;
Amendment 511 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Stresses the importance of further research and development by the industry into the use of natural gas in the road, maritime and aviation sectors;
Amendment 518 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Calls upon the Commission to gather the required data related to heat and heating as well as cooling, which are urgently needed to have a clear picture of the current situation - and, further, to build relevant scenarios for the future. The data should reflect sources and uses of heating and cooling, their energy-mix and the distribution of heating towards different final consumers (residential, industry, tertiary), with the share produced/distributed by District Heating;
Amendment 524 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Welcomes the forthcoming Commission Communication on CCS, on the internal market, on energy efficiency and energy technologies with a view to making further progress on the political choices identified in the Energy Roadmap 2050;
Amendment 6 #
2012/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Section 1 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Section 1 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers it of paramount importance for international agreements, particularly regarding trade and energy, to make a positive contribution to EU commitment to fundamental rights;
Amendment 8 #
2012/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Section 1 – paragraph 5
Section 1 – paragraph 5
5. Requests the Commission to integrate human rights country strategies into the programming and implementation of all assistance to third countries, especially applicants for accession to the EU, as well as in strategy papers and multiannual indicative programmes;
Amendment 11 #
2012/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Section 1 – paragraph 7
Section 1 – paragraph 7
7. Calls for renewed efforts to protect and support human rights defenders in third countriesand defenders of freedom of expression in third countries, in particular countries applying for EU membership, especially those living under threat or fear because of their commitment;
Amendment 21 #
2012/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Section 1 – paragraph 9 a (new)
Section 1 – paragraph 9 a (new)
9α. Stresses the need for the European Union and its Member States to give particular attention to the human rights situation in those countries where the Arab Spring has taken hold. EU development aid should be restricted to the governments of third countries dedicated to establishing the rule of law and upholding the human rights of their citizens;
Amendment 27 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. Whereas the challenge of energy security is to alleviate uncertainties that give rise to tensions between states and to reduce market inefficiencies that hamper the benefits of trade, both for suppliers and consumers;
Amendment 218 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39 a. Emphasises that as Member States set about connecting and integrating their national markets through investment in infrastructure and the approval of common regulations, continuous efforts should also be made into collaborating with Russia in order to identify creative and mutually acceptable measures aimed at reducing discrepancies between the two energy markets;
Amendment 386 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 74
Paragraph 74
74. Notes that Article 194 of the Lisbon Treaty specifies that the EU is entitled to take measures at European level to ensure security of energy supply; believes that diversification of supply sources and transit routes is urgent and essential for the EU, which is highly dependent on external sources of energy; notes that the main directions for diversification are Northe Africarctic, the Mediterranean Basin and the Southern Corridor from Turkey to Central Asia and the Middle East ; believes that it should be ensured that the current main source of imports – Russia – complies with internal market rules, regulations under the Third Energy package and the Energy Charter Treaty.;
Amendment 388 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 74 a (new)
Paragraph 74 a (new)
74 a. Is concerned by delays being experienced regarding the completion of the Southern Corridor; Highlights the need to achieve energy security through energy diversity and emphasises the potential of a complementary LNG corridor in the East Mediterranean, as a flexible source of energy and an incentive for increased competition within the EU internal market;
Amendment 390 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 75 a (new)
Paragraph 75 a (new)
75 a. Stresses again all the sovereign rights of EU Member States which include, inter alia, entering into bilateral agreements, and to explore and exploit their natural resources in accordance with the EU acquis and international law, including the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. Therefore highlights the emerging importance of exploration of oil and gas fields in the Mediterranean Sea to satisfy energy security of the EU with alternative sources of energy and to reduce import dependency
Amendment 391 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 75 b (new)
Paragraph 75 b (new)
75 b. Emphasises that granting of licensing for drilling and the delineation of EEZ will become a source of friction with third countries and the EU should show a high political profile in this respect; Underlines that energy should be used as a motor for peace, cooperation and stability;
Amendment 33 #
2012/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. Whereas relations in the field of energy require predictability, stability and long-term investments;
Amendment 34 #
2012/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I b (new)
Recital I b (new)
Ib. Whereas the challenge of energy security is to alleviate uncertainties that give rise to tensions between states and to reduce market inefficiencies that hamper the benefits of trade, both for suppliers and consumers;
Amendment 35 #
2012/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I c (new)
Recital I c (new)
Ic. Whereas the Arctic region contains an estimated one-third of the mean estimate of the world's undiscovered gas and 13 percent of undiscovered oil;
Amendment 115 #
2012/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Underlines the role that unconventional gas has had in transforming the global LNG market;
Amendment 117 #
2012/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Notes the importance of broad cooperation in the Arctic region, particularly among countries in the Euro- Atlantic sphere;
Amendment 135 #
2012/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Emphasises that as Member States set about connecting and integrating their national markets through investment in infrastructure and the approval of common regulations, efforts should also be made into collaborating with Russia in order to identify creative and mutually acceptable measures aimed at reducing discrepancies between the two energy markets;
Amendment 178 #
2012/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Highlights the role of 'project Helios' in transporting electricity produced by renewable energy from Southern to Central Europe;
Amendment 182 #
2012/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Recalls recent tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean over the existence of hydrocarbons; Underlines that energy should be used as a motor for peace, cooperation and stability in the region;
Amendment 193 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Reiterates its position that bilateral issues should not represent or be used as an obstacle inthe establishment of good neighbourly relations between countries significantly impact the prospects of accession and are of key importance to the acprocession process, but should of European integration; is of the view that bilateral issues must be addressed in a constructive spirit and as early as possible, taking account of the EU's overall interests and its values; stresses that the accession negotiations should not be used to pre-empt the final settlement of such issues, notwithstanding the obligation to fully comply with the acquis and respect the principles on which the EU itself is founded;
Amendment 204 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the EU to support efforts to resolve outstanding disputes, including border disputes, before accession; in line with the provisions of the UN Charter, encourages all parties to disputes whose continuation is likely to endanger the preservation of international peaceregional security and securtability, to engage constructively in their peaceful resolution and, in case of proven inability to reach a bilateral agreement, to refer the matter to the International Court of Justice or to commit themselves to a binding arbitration mechanism of their choicewith respect to the principles and values of the EU, preventing actions that could influence good neighbourly relations;
Amendment 9 #
2012/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)
Citation 14 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 14 March 2013 on the Energy Roadmap 2050, a future with energy,
Amendment 10 #
2012/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 b (new)
Citation 14 b (new)
- having regard to its resolution on the industrial, energy and other aspects of shale gas and shale oil and its resolution on environmental impacts of shale gas and shale oil extraction activities adopted on 21 November 2012,
Amendment 67 #
2012/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that the development of indigenous resources will lead to the emergence of new trading hubs in the EU as well as 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 77 #
2012/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that the EU is currently overly dependent on third party imports in terms of its energy security and energy diversity;
Amendment 132 #
2012/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that the internal energy market falls short of satisfying the needs and expectations of consumers, as they continue to face high prices, a limited choice of suppliers, an overall low quality of services and difficulties in switching supplier; stresses, therefore, the need to build a more user-friendly market; Notes in this regard the role of collective switching in empowering consumers and providing lower energy prices;
Amendment 173 #
2012/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that modernising the existing infrastructure, and building new, intelligent and flexible generation, transmission, distribution and storage infrastructure, is essential for a well-integrated and well- connected energy market, where supply at affordable prices is secured, where the potential for cogeneration and efficiency, and for exploiting renewable, conventional and unconventional energy sources, is fully exploited, and where no Member State remains isolated from the European gas and electricity networks by 2015, as agreed by the European Council;
Amendment 206 #
2012/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that in some countries the lack of open and non- discriminatory access to transmission infrastructure continues to hinder new entrants from competing on the market on fair terms against incumbent companies;
Amendment 71 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) 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 use42 provides a legal framework to assess the quality, safety and efficacy of medicinal products including nicotine containing products. A. Considering that a significant number of nicotine-containing products weare already authorised under this regulatory regime. The authorisation takes into account the ni, the Commission should as part of its upcotmine content of the product in question. Subjecting all nicotine-containing products, whose nicotine content equals or exceeds the content of a nicotine containing product previously authorised under Directive 2001/83/EC, to the same legal framework clarifies the legal situation, levels out differences between national legislations, ensures equal treatment of all nicotine containing products usable for smoking cessation purposes and creates incentives for research and innovation in smoking cessation. This should be without prejudice to the application of Directive 2001/83/EC to other products covered by this Directive if the conditions set by Directive 2001/83/EC are fulfilledg review of the relevant pharmaceutical legislation conduct a study and a full impact assessment, including stakeholder consultation, to determine the most appropriate regulation of electronic cigarettes on that basis.
Amendment 74 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 35
Recital 35
Amendment 85 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) A Member State that deems it necessary to maintain more stringent national provisions for aspects falling inside the scope of this Directive should be allowed to do so, for all products alike, on grounds of overriding needs relating to the protection of public health. AThis directive fully harmonises certain aspects on the manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco and related products and Member States should alsonot be allowed to maintroduce more stringent provisions, applying to all products alike, on grounds relating to the specific situation of this Member State and provided the provisions are justified by the need to protect public health. More stringent nain or introduce in their national legislational provisions should be necessary and proportionate, not constitute a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction on trade between Member States. Stricter national provisions require prior notification to, and approval from, the Commission taking into account the high level of health protection achieved throughdiverging from the labelling and packaging requirements laid down in this Ddirective.
Amendment 91 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) Member States should remain free to maintain or introduce national legislations applybe able to adapt more stringent rules concerning to allbacco products alike for aspects falling outside the scope of this Directive, provided they are compatible with the Treaty and do not jeopardise the full application of this Directive. Accordingly, Member States could, for instance, maintain or introduce provisions providing standardisation of packaging of tobacco products provided that those provisions are compatiblewhich they deem necessary to protect public health, in-so- far as such rules fall outside the scope of the provisions of this Directive. In-so-far as tobacco or related products comply with the Treaty, with WTO obligations and do not affect the full application of this Directive. A prior notification is required for technical regulations pursuant to Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 laying down a procedurquirements of this Directive, Member States shall not prohibit or restrict the import, sale for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations and on rules on Information Society services44 consumption of such products.
Amendment 125 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 36 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 36 a (new)
(36a) "Reconstituted tobacco" means the result of enhancement of different parts of the tobacco plant from threshing and the manufacture of tobacco products, whether used as a wrap for cigars and cigarillos either as sheets or individual strands as a component of the tobacco blend for cigarettes and other tobacco products.
Amendment 237 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) cover 745 % of the external area of both the front and 60% of the external area of the back surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging;
Amendment 247 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) be positioned at the bottopm edge of the unit packet and any outside packaging, and in the same direction as any other information appearing on the packaging;
Amendment 254 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point g
Amendment 274 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) define the position, format, layout, design, rotation and proportions of the health warnings;
Amendment 279 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point d
Amendment 470 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. However, a Member State may maintain more stringent national provisions, applicable to all products alike, in areas covered by the Directive, on grounds of overriding needs relating to the protection of public health. AThis Directive shall not affect the right of Member State may also introduce more stringent provisions, on grounds relating to the specific situation of this Member State and provided the provisions are justified by the need to protect public health. Such national provisions shall be notified to the Commission together with the grounds for maintaining or introducing them. The Commission shall, within six months from the date of receiving the notification, approve or reject the provisions after having verified, taking into account the high level of health protection achieved through this Directive, whether or not they are justified, necessary and proportionate to their aim and whether or not they are a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction on trade between the Member States. In the absence of a decision by the Commission within this period the national provisions shall be deemed to be approveds to keep or introduce, in accordance with the Treaty, more stringent rules concerning the manufacture, import, sale and consumption of tobacco products which they deem necessary in order to protect public health, in-so-far as such rules fall outside the scope of the provisions of this Directive.
Amendment 471 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Amendment 69 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Liquid renewable fuels are likely to be required by the transport sector in order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Advanced biofuels, such as those made from wastes and algae,, residues, algae and biodegradation by bacteria, and provide high greenhouse gas savings with low risk of causing indirect land use change and do not compete directly for agricultural land for the food and feed markets. It is appropriate, therefore, to encourage greater production of such advanced biofuels as these are currently not commercially available in large quantities, in part due to competition for public subsidies with established food crop based biofuel technologies. Further incentives should be provided by increasing the weighting of advanced biofuels towards 10% target for transport set in Directive 2009/28/EC compared to conventional biofuels. In this context, only advanced biofuels with low estimated indirect land use change impacts and high overall greenhouse gas savings should be supported as part of the post 2020 renewable energy policy framework.
Amendment 342 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 3
Annex II – point 3
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex IX (new) – part A – point b
Annex IX (new) – part A – point b
(b) Biomassdegradable fraction of industrial waste.
Amendment 343 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 3
Annex II – point 3
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex IV (new) – Part A – point b a (new)
Annex IV (new) – Part A – point b a (new)
(ba) Biodegradation of wastes and residues by bacteria
Amendment 101 #
2012/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 10 – point c
Article 1 – point 10 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 443/2009
Article 13 – paragraph 5
Article 13 – paragraph 5
5. By 31 December 2014, the Commission shall review the specific emissions targets, modalities and other aspects of this Regulation in order to establish the CO2 emission targets for new passenger cars for the period beyond 2020, including a CO2 emission target for 2025, which ensures the European Union's continued leadership in fuel economy and CO2 emissions. It is crucial that this target be set in a transparent manner, and based on a wide stakeholder consultation and impact assessment, it should not be delayed beyond 2014 in order to provide industry with appropriate planning and investment certainty.
Amendment 5 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A (new)
Recital A (new)
A. whereas the International Energy Agency estimates that global liquefaction capacity will increase from 380 billion cubic metres (bcm) in 2011 to 540bcm in 2020,
Amendment 6 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B (new)
Recital B (new)
B. whereas according to the EU treaties, Member States have the right to determine their own energy mix,
Amendment 7 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C (new)
Recital C (new)
C. whereas shale gas development can have a significant impact on the dynamics and prices on the natural gas market and on power generation;
Amendment 8 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D (new)
Recital D (new)
D. whereas chemicals used for hydraulic fracturing have to be registered at the European Chemicals Agency and they cannot receive approval unless it is ensured that they do not cause damage to the environment, or that such damage is mitigated (under the REACH regulation);
Amendment 9 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E (new)
Recital E (new)
E. whereas unconventional gas in the form of tight gas, shale gas and coal bed methane already contribute to more than half of US gas production with shale gas showing the largest increase;
Amendment 10 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F (new)
Recital F (new)
F. whereas oil is already produced from oil shales in Estonia and exploration for oil from shale formations has taken place in the Paris basin;
Amendment 29 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Notes that according to the US Energy Information Administration, domestic production in the US is projected to provide 46% of gas supply by 2035;
Amendment 49 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Reiterates its call on the Commission to come forward, by the end of 2012, with an analysis of the future of the global and EU gas market, including the impact of the gas infrastructure projects already planned (such as the projects developed in the context of the Southern Corridor), new LNG terminals, the impact of shale gas on the US gas market (notably on LNG import needs) and the impact of possible shale gas developments in the EU on the future of security of gas supply and prices; believes the analysis should reflect, and take as a starting point, the current state of infrastructure development and the EUs 2020 CO2 targets; stresses that all relevant stakeholders should be consulted;
Amendment 102 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Points out that a stable regulatory framework is essential both to create the right environment for gas companies to invest in much-needed infrastructure and research and development and to prevent market distortions;
Amendment 135 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Notes the technological developments in Austria, where the industry is proposing the use of fracking fluids containing only water, sand and cornstarch; recommends that other Member States and the Commission examine the possibility of extracting shale gas without the use of chemicals, and calls for further research and development into such techniques and/or practices that would mitigate potential impacts on the environment;
Amendment 190 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26 a. Believes that concerns over the potential of shale gas development to damage water supplies through leakage from wells can be addressed through the adoption of best practices in well development and construction, especially casing, cementing, and pressure management, together with pressure testing of cemented casing and state-of- the-art cement bond logs to confirm formation isolation; invites the Member States to ensure that these practices are followed in shale gas development, including by means of site inspections;
Amendment 198 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28 a. Calls also on shale gas operators to test domestic water wells close to their wells both before and during production and to disclose resulting information to the public in an accessible, understandable and transparent manner;
Amendment 1 #
2011/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that numerous studies, and experience from the US, demonstrate that a number of seriou over the past six decades demonstrate that unconventional gas drisks to the environment and health are associated with shale gas extraction; calls on the Commission, the Member States and the EIB neither to fund nor to otherwise support exploration and exploitation of shale gas and oil in developing countries, given the serious sustainability concernlling, when responsible industry practices are employed, is safe and environmentally responsible; calls on the Commission, the Member States and the EIB to fund and/or support only those shale gas exploration and production projects in the developing world and elsewhere that demonstrate responsible industry practices and technology in order to minimize the risk of adverse safety and environmental impacts;
Amendment 14 #
2011/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that land acquisitions for oil and gas mining are a major driver of land-grabbing globally and pose a significant threat to the world's indigenous communities,all European economic entities should always act in close consultation and in a transparent manner with all appropriate government bodies and local communities on issues of land leases and/or acquisitions to ensure that local communities are fully aware of the benefits of unconventional gas and that their concerns are addressed; stresses that the surface impact of natural gas development is much lower compared to coal mines, wind farmers, and poor people other energy sources; notes that modern drilling terms of access to water, fertile soil and foochniques allow many square kilometres to be developed from a single well pad;
Amendment 20 #
2011/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes with concernStresses the view that the current regulatory framework of EU legislation does not provides an adequate guarantee against the risks to the environment and human health resulting from shregulatory framework for unconventional gas drilling in the 27 Member States, as cited by the recent DG Energy Report on shale gas; further stresses that Member State authorities should verify that all relevant EU legislation related to unconventionale gas activities; is worried, therefore, about any potential investment by European companies in unconventional oil or gas resources in developing countriesdrilling is fully implemented to protect the environment and human health; further states the view that European companies should employ responsible industry standards everywhere they operate;
Amendment 33 #
2011/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Takes the view that, in hosting companies investing in extractive activities, the EU has a responsibility to influence their behaviour as regards more sustainable practices, i.e. by strengthening corporate governance standards and regulations applied to the banks and funds that finance themensure all European economic entities involved in unconventional gas drilling fully abide by all relevant EU legislation;
Amendment 37 #
2011/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that many instruments exist that could address the negative social and environmental impacts of the activities of eoday, such as the IPIECA Oil and Gas Industry Guidance on Voluntary Sustainability Reporting, Global Reporting Initiative and the Extractive iIndustries, such as the Global Reporting Initiative, the UN Global Compact and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises; points out, however, that voluntary guidelines are insufficient to mitigate the negative impact of ext Transparency Initiative (EITI), that can supplement existing company sustainability policies and are publically reported; Acknowledges that unconventional gas exploration and production practices widely used today by industry already incorporate proven standards, equipment, and policies to ensure safe and environmentally responsible operactions;
Amendment 42 #
2011/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Urges the Commission to identify new options for strengthening standards on the responsibilities of transnational corporations with regard to social and environmental rights and possible means of implementationwork together with industry and civil society to consider the range of options available today to ensure local communities benefit from shale gas development and that their environmental and safety concerns are appropriately addressed throughout the life cycle of the project;
Amendment 14 #
2011/2177(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – point a (new)
Paragraph 2 – point a (new)
(a) Notes the disparities existing between Member States on defence expenditure, and calls on Member States to make efforts to increase cost efficiency throughout the EU and increase cooperation on EU defence planning and harmonisation of military requirements;
Amendment 30 #
2011/2177(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the absence of a common defence industrial policy has led to a deeper fragmentation of the defence market in terms of demand, regulations, standards and supply; recognises that a common defence industrial policy makes sense economically, but also threatens to undermine the sovereignty of; Notes that due to the findividual state; believes therefore that European defence industrial policy should promote multidimensional cooperation for the benefit of the EU, outlining the main industrial objectives, mapping the comparative advantages and strategic industrial sectors and emphasising the role of the EDA and NATO bodies in supporting cooperation among Member Stateancial crisis no EU defence industry can be viable on a national basis and that pursuing consolidation of the EU defence industry will lead to decreasing defence budgets;
Amendment 33 #
2011/2177(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that on the supply side, less competitive companies that cannot implement an export-led growth strategy should pursue portfolio diversification; Indicates the evolution of new industrial markets of the defence industry, such as combating mega natural disasters;
Amendment 44 #
2011/2177(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. (new point 5.) Calls on the EU and the Member States to explore the potential of defence agreements with other external partners;
Amendment 17 #
2011/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – point a (new)
Paragraph 2 – point a (new)
(a) Notes in particular the importance of the construction and development of LNG infrastructure;
Amendment 24 #
2011/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls the importance of conventional energy (oil and gas), renewables and of energy efficiency and notes that both the EU's eastern and southern neighbourhoods have major potential in these areas; recognises that increased use of renewables is often impeded by a lack of incentives and by technical limitations preventing grids from receiving and distributing renewables-generated power, and encourages the Commission to support the development of local expertise and the transfer of know-how;
Amendment 32 #
2011/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that nuclear safety should be a key priority of the EU's dialogue with its neighbours; particularly in regions that are prone to high seismic activity;
Amendment 2 #
2011/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas satellite communication services are already at the service of EU governments and citizens;
Amendment 4 #
2011/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the European satellite communications sector is a fundamental element for sustaining a healthy European space industry as more than half of the European industry turnover is derived from producing or launching telecommunications satellites;
Amendment 20 #
2011/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes the important role of satellite networks in achieving total coverage of the EU with broadband internet by 2013, thus aiding to meet the EU Digital Agenda targets;
Amendment 24 #
2011/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes the importance of the implementation of sustainable, safe and intelligent transportation on land, at sea and in the air;
Amendment 102 #
2011/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Stresses the importance of ensuring an adequate EU role in responding to future disasters within and outside the EU;
Amendment 1 #
2011/2096(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges that the EU has to move towards a more sustainable and efficient transport sector which contributes to its emission reduction targets and to, lowering energy dependency, and full integration of the EU's regions to be competitive in the world economy; believes that this will also stimulate economic growth and job creation;
Amendment 10 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission communication on ‘a roadmap for moving to a competitive low carbon economy in 2050’ in the most cost-efficient and effective way; points out that the current financial crisis must be borne in mind;
Amendment 19 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that unilateral action is not sufficient for the purposes of reducing emissions and that the extensive involvement of non-EU countries is also necessary to achieve the completion of the EU internal energy market;
Amendment 41 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Hopes that bindingconcrete objectives will be established for each sector within a framework for overall GHG emission reduction targets together with a realistic timetable, in order to inspire confidence among, and to encourage, private investors;
Amendment 68 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls that the energy efficiency (EE) target of cutting current energy use by 20% will be difficult to achieve by 2020; calls forcompared with the projections for 2020 will be difficult to achieve; fully endorses the conclusions to be drawn out from the Commission’s Roadmap that energy efficiency policies are key to further reducing carbon emissions; welcomes in this regard the priorities set by the proposed Energy Efficiency Directive; notes that more resources are necessary, particularly for increasing energy efficiency in buildings, in line with the Energy Efficiency Directiveand highlights the importance of private investments to overcome the current budgetary constraints in the public sector;
Amendment 70 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Acknowledges that - according to the Commission’s 2050 Roadmap - if the EU delivers on its current policies, in particular on the 20% energy efficiency target, this would allow the EU to reduce its CO2 emissions by 25% internally or more in 2020 and that this reduction would still be on a cost-effective path towards the long-term target of a 80-95% GHG emission reduction over 1990 levels by 2050; notes that according to the Roadmap a less ambitious approach would result in significantly higher costs over the entire period; recalls, however, that the cost-effectiveness of investments should always be measured in the light of their budgetary implications;
Amendment 104 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Invites the Member States to invest more in energy infrastructure, in particular in energy networks, LNG infrastructures and smart meters and, with regard to inter- regional connections, to launch an investment plan based on the European Energy Infrastructure Package;
Amendment 45 #
2011/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Supports the Commission's desire to level up minimum standards within the EU; believes that safety and environmental concerns should be embedded in all legislation and the highest safety and environmental standards be applied in all areas of offshore oil and gas activities; calls on the EU to set up an independent third party mechanism to increase the level of coordination; recommends EMSA to be the designated institution for this role;
Amendment 49 #
2011/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. StressesWarns however that the effectiveness of legislation ultimately depends on the competence of the relevant nationalEuropean and national authorities and bodies to implement, manage and enforce relevant legislation; believes the Commission should play a role in order to ensure compliance by Member State authorities;
Amendment 103 #
2011/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Recent events highlighted the risks of offshore oil and gas exploration and production activities to maritime transport and the marine environment. The use of the EMSA's response capabilities should be explicitly extended to cover prevention and response to pollution originating from such activities;
Amendment 118 #
2011/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Supports innovative services directed towards the maritime sector, and welcomes the discussion by the Commission and the Member States on a new e-maritime initiative building on the SafeSeaNet project, and believes it could offer further safety benefits to the offshore oil and gas industry;
Amendment 254 #
2011/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Is concerned that a strategy for co- operation with China is not identified; stresses the need for a technology dialogue with China; stresses the importance of proper controls and regulations and calls on the Commission to examine how pilot projects on sustainable mining, substitution or recycling of CRM can be established with China;
Amendment 227 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that fostering the building of infrastructure for efficient and intelligent integration of renewable energy is critical for the successful achievement of overall energy objectives and welcomes the priority given to the North Sea grid as annd the Mediterranean Ring as essential elements of a future European super-grid; asks the Commission to consult all relevant stakeholders with a view to speeding up the identification of electricity highways and to present an outline to the European Parliament by 2014;
Amendment 274 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Notes the importance and utility of shale gas as a source of unconventional gas;
Amendment 367 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new) (after subheading IV)
Paragraph 22 a (new) (after subheading IV)
22a. Calls on the Commission in collaboration with the member states to undertake mapping of potential deposits in Europe, that we can explore, exploit and extract, in order to foster further European added value towards the overall goal of EU energy security;
Amendment 478 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to evaluate the readiness of European Infrastructures to withstand natural disasters and other catastrophic events, and calls on the Commission as a matter of urgency to make any appropriate proposals;
Amendment 652 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.15 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.15 – paragraph 1
There is a need to support the development of health technology assessment and health economics, as well as the of gathering of evidence and dissemination of best practice and innovative technologies and approaches in the healthcare sector, including ICT and e-health applications. Comparative analyses of the reform of public health systems in Europe and in third countries and assessments of their mid to long-term economic and social impacts will be supported. Analyses of future health workforce needs both in terms of numbers and required skills in relation to new patterns of care will be supported. Research on the evolution of health inequalities, of their interplay with other economic and social inequalities and on the effectiveness of policies aiming to reduce them in Europe and beyond will be supported. Finally, there is a need to support the assessment of patient safety solutions and quality assurance systems, including the role of patients on safety and quality of care.
Amendment 981 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 4 – point 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex 1 – section 4 – point 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) Security and diversity of energy supply, in particular as regards links and interdependencies with the extra-European energy supply and transmission systems; mapping indigenous primary and external energy sources and infrastructures on which Europe depends.
Amendment 384 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Projects that contribute to economic growth and job creation in the Mediterranean and its neighbourhood
Amendment 119 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) According to Article 171 TFEU, one aim of the Trans-European Networks is to achieve the objectives of Article 170 TFEU. In this respect, account should be taken of Decision No 1364/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 September 2006 which lays down guidelines for trans-European energy networks . These Guidelines (TEN-E) have as objectives to support the completion of the Union internal energy market while encouraging the rational production, transportation, distribution and use of energy resources, to reduce the isolation of less-favoured and island regions, to secure and diversify the Union’s energy supplies also through co- operation with third countries, and to contribute to sustainable development and protection of the environment.
Amendment 279 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the project involves at least two Member States, either byif directly crossing the land or sea border of one or more Member States or by being located on the territory of one Member State and having a significant cross-border impact as set out in point 1 of Annex IV; or if it has the purpose of connecting energy isolated islands and peripheral Member States to the energy networks of the Union;
Amendment 306 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 2
– security of supply, inter alia through diversification of supply sources, supplying counterparts and routes; and reducing single supply source or route dependency;
Amendment 353 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. When ranking projects contributing to the implementation of the same priority, due consideration shall also be given to the urgency of each proposed project in order to meet the energy policy targets of market integration, interconnection of isolated Member States and competition, sustainability and security of supply, the number of Member States affected by each project, and its complementarity with regard to other proposed projects. For projects falling under the category set out in point 1(e) of Annex II, due consideration shall also be given to the number of users affected by the project, the annual energy consumption and the share of generation from non dispatchable resources in the area covered by these users.
Amendment 425 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. When a project of common interest encounters significant implementation difficulties, the Commission, in agreement with the Member States concerned, may designate a European coordinator for a period of up to one year renewable twice.
Amendment 614 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines the need to avoid any distortion of competition in particular between projects contributing to the fulfilment of the same Union priority corridor.
Amendment 645 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – point 3 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part 1 – point 3 – paragraph 1
(3) North-South electricity interconnections in Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe (‘NSI East Electricity’): interconnections and internal lines in North-South and East-West directions to complete the internal market and/or integrate generation from renewable energy sources.
Amendment 648 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – point 3 a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – point 3 a (new)
(3a) Interconnection of isolated Island Electrical Systems to the mainland in order to bring the benefits of the integrated electricity market, increase the renewable energy sources penetration and make a possible transferring of energy from renewable sources to the mainland.
Amendment 656 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 6 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part 2 – point 6 – paragraph 1
(6) North-South gas interconnections in Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe (‘NSI East Gas’): regional gas connectionsenergy infrastructure between the Baltic Sea region, the Adriatic and Aegean Seas and, the Black Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean Basin, notably to enhance diversification and security of gas supply;
Amendment 744 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – part 2 – point 4
Annex III – part 2 – point 4
(4) For allAfter approval of the first list of projects of common interest, for all subsequent Union-wide lists of projects of common interest adopted after 1 August 2013, proposed gas transmission and storage projects falling under the categories set out in point 2 of Annex II shall be part of the latest available ten-year network development plan for gas, developed by the ENTSO for Gas pursuant Article 8 of Regulation (EC) 715/2009.
Amendment 779 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – point b
Annex IV – point 3 – point b
(b) Competition shall be measured on the basis of diversification, including the facilitation of access to indigenous sources of supply, taking successivelywhile also taking into account diversification of sources, counterparts and routes and the impact of new capacity on the HHI index calculated at capacity level for the area of analysis as defined in point 10 of Annex V.
Amendment 806 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 5
Annex V – point 5
(5) The cost-benefit analysis shall at least take into account the following costs: capital expenditure, operational and maintenance expenditure over the technical lifecycle of the project and decommissioning and waste management costs, where relevant. The methodology shall give guidance on discount rates to be used for the calculations. The cost-benefit analysis shall take into account the situation of small and energy isolated Member States with limited number of network users where the market will be unable to self-finance the projects of common interest.
Amendment 21 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Union-law requires Member States to take all appropriate measures to ensure fulfilment of the obligations arising out of the Treaties or resulting from the acts of the institutions of the Unionand the Third Energy Package. Member States should therefore avoid or eliminate any incompatibilities between Union law and international agreements concluded between Member States and third countries.
Amendment 40 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) This Decision should not concern agreements between commercial entities, except and only as far as the intergovernmental agreements refer explicitly to such commercial agreements. Commercial operators negotiating commercial agreements with operators from third countries may nevertheless seek guidance from the Commission in order to avoid potential conflicts with Union law.
Amendment 43 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Member States should already notify the intention to open negotiations to the Commissionhave the option of informing the Commission of negotiations with regard to new intergovernmental agreements or amendments to existing intergovernmental agreements. TWhere a Member State opts to inform the Commission, the Commission should be kept informed regularly on the ongoing negotiations. It should have the rightMember States may invite the Commission to participate as an observer in the negotiations. Member States may also request the Commission to assist them during their negotiations with third countries.
Amendment 67 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall submit all existing and provisionally applied intergovernmental agreements between them and third countries in their entirety, including their annexes and other texts they refer to explicitly and all amendments thereto to the Commission at the latest three months after the entry into force of this Decision. The Commission shall make the received documents accessible in electronic form to all other Member States. Existing or provisionally applied intergovernmental agreements which have already been communicated in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 994/2010 Agreements between commercial entities are not subject to this obligation. Within 6 months following the submission of the intergovernmental agreements in their entirety, including their annexes and other texts they refer to explicitly and all amendments thereto, the Commission at the date of entry into force of this Decision, which are fulfilling the requishall assess their compatibility with Union law, in particular with EU competition law and internal energy market legislation. Where the submitted intergovernmental agreements of this paragraph, shall be considered as communicated is not compatible with Union law, the Member State shall take all appropriate steps to eliminate the incompatibility identified. The Commission shall make the received documents accessible in electronic form the purposes of this Decisiono all other Member States but shall not disclose information that is indicated as confidential by the respective Member State.
Amendment 85 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. When a Member State intends to enter into negotiations with a third country in order to amend an existing intergovernmental agreement or to conclude a new intergovernmental agreement, the Member State shall inform the Commission in writing of its intention at the earliest possible moment before the envisaged opening of the negotiations. The information provided to the Commission shall include the relevant documentation, an indication of the provisions to be addressed in the negotiations, the objectives of the negotiations and other relevant information. In case of amendments to an existing agreement, the provisions that are to be renegotiated shall be indicated in the information provided to the Commission. The Commission shall make the received information accessible to all Member States in electronic form. The Member State concerned shall keep the Commission informed regularly of the ongoing negotiations. On request of the Commission or the Member State concerned,Member States may invite the Commission mayto participate as an observer in the negotiations.
Amendment 90 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. Upon ratification of an intergovernmental agreement or of an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement, the Member State concerned shall submit to the Commission the agreement or the amendment tof the agreement, including theirits annexes and other texts. Furthermore, where these agreements or amendments refer to explicitly, to othe Commission which shall make the received docur texts, Member States shall submit those other texts insofar as they contain elements, with the excephich impact on the functioning of confidentithe internal pmarts identified according to Article 7, accessible to all other Member States in electronic formket for energy or on the security of energy supply in the Union. However, agreements between commercial entities are not subject to this obligation.
Amendment 103 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Amendment 115 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) identify common problems in relation to intergovernmental agreements and to consider appropriate action and propose solutions to address these problems;
Amendment 212 #
2011/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The average wholesale charge that the operator of a visited network may levy from the customer's home provider for the provision of a regulated roaming call originating on that visited network, inclusive inter alia of origination, transit and termination costs, shall not exceed EUR 0,143 per minute as of 1 July 2012.
Amendment 220 #
2011/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The average wholesale charge referred to in paragraph 1 shall apply between any pair of operators and shall be calculated over a twelve-month period or any such shorter period as may remain before the end of the period of application of a maximum average wholesale charge as provided for in this paragraph or the expiry of this Regulation. The maximum average wholesale charge shall decrease to EUR 0,10 and EUR 0,06 7, on 1 July 2013 and on 1 July 2014 respectively. Without prejudice to Article 139, the maximum average wholesale charge shall remain at EUR 0,067 for the duration of this Regulation.
Amendment 234 #
2011/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. The retail charge (excluding VAT) of a Eurotariff which a home provider may levy from its roaming customer for the provision of a regulated roaming call may vary for any roaming call but shall not exceed EUR 0,320 per minute for any call made or EUR 0,110 per minute for any call received as of 1 July 2012 . The price ceiling for calls made shall decrease to EUR 0,285 and EUR 0,241 on 1 July 2013 and on 1 July 2014 respectively, and for calls received to EUR 0,108 on 1 July 2013 , and 0,07 on 1 July 2014. Without prejudice to Articles 13 and 19 these regulated maximum retail charges for the Eurotariff shall remain valid until 30 June 2016.
Amendment 258 #
2011/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. With effect from 1 July 2012 , the retail charge (excluding VAT) of a Euro-SMS tariff which a home provider may levy from its roaming customer for a regulated roaming SMS message sent by that roaming customer may vary for any roaming SMS message but shall not exceed EUR 0,10 shall decrease to EUR 0,09 on 1 July 2012, EUR 0,07 on 1 July 2013 and to EUR 0,06 on 1 July 2014. Without prejudice to Articles 13 and 19, the regulated maximum retail charge for the Euro-SMS tariff shall remain at EUR 0,106 until 30 June 2016.
Amendment 272 #
2011/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. With effect from 1 July 2012 the average wholesale charge that the operator of a visited network may levy from the roaming customer's home provider for the provision of regulated data roaming services by means of that visited network shall not exceed a safeguard limit of EUR 0,230, EUR 0,2017 as of 1 July 2013 and EUR 0,10 as of 1 July 2014 per megabyte of data transmitted. Without prejudice to Article 13 the maximum average wholesale charge for the provision of regulated data roaming services shall remain at EUR 0,10 per megabyte of data transmitted for the duration of this Regulation.
Amendment 292 #
2011/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. With effect from 1 July 2012, the retail charge (excluding VAT) of a Euro-data tariff which a home provider may levy from its roaming customer for the provision of a regulated roaming data shall not exceed EUR 0,970 per megabyte. The price ceiling for data used shall decrease to EUR 0,750 and EUR 0,530, per megabyte used on 1 July 2013 and on 1 July 2014 respectively. Without prejudice to Articles 13 and 19, the regulated maximum retail charge shall remain at EUR 0,530, per megabyte used until 30 June 2016.
Amendment 46 #
2011/0046(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Member States and the Commission should establish a review of professional qualifications, training and skills in the nuclear field in the European Union, which would give an overall picture of the current situation and enable appropriate solutions to be identified and implemented.
Amendment 4 #
2011/0044(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In implementing this specific programme, emphasis should be given to promoting the mobility and training of researchers and promoting innovation, in the European Union. In particular, the JRC should provide appropriate training in nuclear safety and security. Furthermore, the JRC should aid in the supervision of the quality and efficiency of training, as well as the coordination of existing educational programmes in the field of nuclear energy within the Union, and within candidate and neighbouring countries.
Amendment 12 #
2011/0044(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) decommissioning
Amendment 1 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the first radio spectrum policy programme (COM (2010)471),
Amendment 2 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
– having regard to the European Economic and Social Committee opinion on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the first radio spectrum policy programme and the Commission Communication 'European Broadband: Investing in digitally driven growth' (TEN/434-435 - CESE 362/2011),
Amendment 22 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Amendment 42 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 51 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the need to make best use of all available complementary technologies to achieve broadband coverage in rural areas without undue burdens on consumers or the industry;
Amendment 93 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Emphasises that broadband services are key to the competitiveness of EU industry and greatly contribute to EU economic growth and employment; notes with alarm that unemployment is continuing to rise across the EU, particularly among youth (under 25), and believes that the successful implementation of the ‘Broadband Package’ is critical to tackling unemployment by the provision of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth in Europe as envisaged by the Europe 2020 strategy;
Amendment 102 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Recalls that the digital world and ICT are engines of innovation and therefore access to high speed broadband is an essential pre-condition in all European Innovation Partnerships (EIPs), as it enhances cooperation and participation by the citizens;
Amendment 112 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Believes that to make maximum use of limited public funding, whether by the Member States directly or via the EU, such funding needs to have a clear focus on those projects where it can be expected to have the maximum effect in private investment to further increase both coverage and capacity;
Amendment 120 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Highlights the importance of competitive markets in achieving affordable broadband, and emphasises the need for swift implementation by Member States and NRAs of the revised EU telecoms framework and Recommendation on Next Generation Access;
Amendment 136 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Welcomes the Commission's proposal to explore new financing sources and innovative financing instruments; to that direction supports the creation of an EU bond project bonds system which in collaboration with the EIB and the guarantee of EU budget will respond to the current financing gap due to the reluctance of the private investing and the serious constraints of the national budgets; therefore urges the Commission to move forward as soon as possible with concrete legislative proposals for the implementation of this alternative source of financing for big infrastructure projects carrying a European added value;
Amendment 142 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to agree on an EU Broadband Deployment Pact, using equity fundsimprove absorption capacity and work together towards the efficient utilization of funds in the ERDF, Sstructural Funds, the Cand cohesion Ffunds, equity funds, regional funds and state and private investment as appropriate, targeting white areas in particular, and ensuring the necessary coordination with consistent output indicators on an EU-wide scale;
Amendment 144 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls for the establishment of a single high level EU task force with relevant stakeholders topresentation by all relevant stakeholders, including users and providers of electronic networks and services, national regulatory authorities and BEREC, to assist in developing a future ICT infrastructure strategy;
Amendment 147 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Welcomes the Commission's initiative to convene a Digital Assembly in June 2011;
Amendment 157 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Stresses the difference between theoretical network speeds and actual user experience since the user experience is also linked to website capacity and congestion etc; calls on the Commission in conjunction with BEREC to refine its measurements of delivered broadband speeds and adjust its targets accordingly and calls on BEREC to develop EU guidelines to ensure that advertised broadband speeds appropriately reflect the average up- and download speeds users can actually expect in order to secure transparency on the benefits of new technology, promote comparability and enhance competition;
Amendment 171 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. In order to implement the pan- European health information infrastructure of a patient-centred health system, the following actions need to be realized: – Implementation of EU wide agreements between EU Health Authorities for standards that will enable the integrated access of relevant information in the European health information infrastructure. Authorities at all levels need to be involved, at local, national, and EU level. – Implementation of the European Health Information Infrastructure. This will entail large development effort to facilitate the integration of information kept in various locations, as well as the implementation of core patient-centred services to support patients, providing treatment authorisation and payment, anywhere and anytime. – Provisions of tools which patients can easily develop innovative patient-centric services on their own e.g. smart devices, telemedicine;
Amendment 177 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Notes that the Communication forms just one part of a broader package, which also includes the Digital Agenda, the Innovation Union, the Radio Spectrum Policy Programme, EU and national funding programmes with a view to creating a mutually supportive system for the efficient further development, access to and use of networks, whether terrestrial fixed and mobile or via satellite;
Amendment 178 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 b (new)
Paragraph 39 b (new)
39b. Supports innovative broadband services directed towards the maritime sector, and welcomes the discussion by the Commission and the Member States on a new e-maritime initiative building on the SafeSeaNet project, envisaged to also address information related to logistics, customs, border control, environment, fishing operations, communications as well as security and safety issues;
Amendment 179 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 c (new)
Paragraph 39 c (new)
39c. Calls on the Commission to promote the use of the latest generation of satellites as an innovative use of broadband communications in projects of European added value, including furthering the use of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety system, as well as the new generation Broadband Global Area Network, and maritime FleetBroadband services;
Amendment 4 #
2010/2301(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes the view that the trade imbalances between the EU and China reflect their differing social, economic and democratic models; takes the view that the limited or non-existent degree of respect for certain rights in China is a contributing factor; encourages, therestresses the importance of identifying a strategy fore, dialogue between the two partnerwith China, starting with labour market issues;
Amendment 9 #
2010/2301(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that this strategy must be based on mutual understanding and emphasises the importance of teaming cultures and social systems;
Amendment 21 #
2010/2301(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes that the setting up of an information exchange mechanism by the Commission regarding intergovernmental agreements between Member States and third countries in the field of trade with China, will facilitate a coherent approach to China;
Amendment 24 #
2010/2301(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses the importance of setting up an investment framework between the two sides, and notes the importance of identifying common ground between the EU 2020 strategy and the 5 year plan of China;
Amendment 113 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission to develop a more indicator-and evidence-based system for assessing project and programme results, and cooperating for this purpose with the US "Science of Science and Innovation Policy" programme, with the support of a modest pioneering activities in the next common strategic framework;
Amendment 10 #
2010/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recognises that the GCC's efforts to increase potential in natural gas reserves and LNG accord with the EU's desire to diversify energy sources and routes; stresses therefore the importance of increasing LNG exports to the EU, by including LNG terminals on the Southern corridor, and establishing pipeline links with the GCC, either directly or by connecting up with current and planned pipelines such as AGP and, Nabucco and ITGI;
Amendment 15 #
2010/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that the new multiannual financial framework should reflect the EU's political priorities as outlined in the EU 2020 Strategy; emphasises that the Union needs ashort term, mid-term and long-term visions for an efficient and sustainable energy policy to 2050; notes that substantial investments in the European energy infrastructure are needed, in order not to jeopardise achieving the EU 2020 targets; welcomes the plans for an increase in the EU budget share for energy with a view to contributing to the funding of key European priority energy infrastructure projects with the aim of bridging the investment gap of about EUR 60 billion identified by the European Commission, as well as for European funding for research on new and renewable energy technologies; takes the view that energy efficiency and energy savings should remain key priorities in any future energy strategy, reducing the need for new additional energy infrastructures;
Amendment 29 #
2010/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses that Pan-European structures and infrastructures that aim at joining sources and resources, could launch a Pan-European industry model, able to compete on the global market;
Amendment 31 #
2010/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Welcomes the Commission's proposal to explore new financing sources for major European Investment projects in areas like energy, transport and ICT with clear European Added Value, and supports the creation of EU project bonds in collaboration with the EIB;
Amendment 32 #
2010/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Stresses the importance of the fight against piracy and other maritime security threats, such as illegal sea-born migration and encourages actions to streamline resources and rationalze multilateral EU and NATO efforts towards this end;
Amendment 43 #
2010/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that innovation is one of the main contributors to competitiveness and growth; calls for a stronger link between basic research and industrial innovation; stresses the success of the RSFF and encourages the making of more funds available to the RSFF; encourages Commission proposals for a unitary patent protection system that would considerably decrease translation and administrative costs;
Amendment 46 #
2010/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Believes that Europe should play a leading role in creating and applying ICT; stresses the importance of continuing efforts towards ubiquitous and high-speed access to fixed and mobile high-speed broadband for all citizens and consumers by 2020, as well as the promotion of e- initiatives ensuring the rapid execution of the EU's Digital Agenda;
Amendment 55 #
2010/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a Following the presentation of NATOs new strategic concept, underlines the importance of improved cooperation between the EU and NATO on space policy in order to avoid duplication of efforts on space and satellite initiatives.
Amendment 31 #
2010/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the Commission also expressed its intention to assess in 2009 the global LNG situation and identify gaps with a view to proposing an LNG action plan,
Amendment 51 #
2010/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that the Union needs a long term vision on energy policy, complemented by precise and comprehensive short term and mid-term action plans to work towards these goals;
Amendment 260 #
2010/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Asks the Commission to present a communication on how to increase efficiency in the deployment of renewable sources of energy within the EU by striving towards a system of EU-wide common incentives for renewable sources of energy, which would allow to deploy the specific type of renewables in those parts of the EU, where they are most cost-efficient, and, thereby, lower electricity prices; believes that in the midlong-term, regional renewables market groups could be created;
Amendment 293 #
2010/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Calls for the further extension of the membership of the Energy Community to more EU neighbouring countries as well as with third party country suppliers, such as the Gulf and the Middle East; underlines that the Commission should ensure and enforce a timely and strict implementation of EU energy rules by its members, notably by making the availability of EU funds conditional to the application of the Treaty obligations;
Amendment 36 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas de-industrialization is an established fact in Europe that puts our technological and economic position at risk, given increasing globalization and intense competition from rapidly developing countries,
Amendment 79 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that development cannot exist without a solid and strong industrial base; recognises that development can contribute to increased job creation and preservation of the living standards of citizens;
Amendment 92 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Considers it important to adopt an integrated industrial policy under which European initiatives in all areas are complementary and not contradictory to the common goal of development;
Amendment 128 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Encourages the need to foster an enabling environment for businesses to implement the principles of smart regulation, and calls for further emphasis to be given to competitiveness proofing by examining the impact of European legislative initiatives;
Amendment 130 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Stresses that Pan-European structures and infrastructures that aim at joining sources and resources, could launch a Pan-European industry model, able to compete on the global market;
Amendment 325 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Welcomes the Commission's proposal to explore new financing sources for major European infrastructure projects and supports the creation of an EU bond project in collaboration with the European Investment Bank;
Amendment 398 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls for the improvement in the development of public-private partnerships;
Amendment 437 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Stresses the importance of workers' contributions to increasing economic growth and progress;
Amendment 12 #
2010/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Having in mind new gas and, LNG terminals and infrastructures, electricity interconnections and new power plants (fossil fuel generation, renewable energies and nuclear projects), underlines that transparent market rules, protection of environment and investments, predictability and fair conditions for transit and trade of energy are needed;
Amendment 17 #
2010/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Reaffirms that EU security of energy supply policy is based on diversification of sources and routes; stresses the importance of the Nabucco gas pipelineEuropean Added Value and the importance of the Southern Gas Corridor and asks the Commission and Member States, together with their partners, to accelerate its implementation;
Amendment 20 #
2010/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Urges the Commission to conclude the agreements with the potential supplier countries for the Nabucco pipeline by the end of 2010;
Amendment 31 #
2010/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Following the recent oil disaster (Gulf of Mexico), stresses the importance of taking into account all the necessary safety precautions with regards to the development of new oil and gas terminals;
Amendment 128 #
2010/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Recommends further internationalisation of FP8 through cooperation with third countries, including developing countries, in order to strengthen and open the European Research Area;
Amendment 130 #
2010/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43a. In view of the upcoming preparations for FP8, encourages the exchange of best practices and standards with other international partners, and in particular the United States of America;
Amendment 131 #
2010/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43a. Welcomes the setting up of the Commission's innovation subgroup, and their discussions on how to measure the effectiveness of EU R&D policy and related spending on R&D projects;
Amendment 159 #
2010/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) The Agency should be established for a limited period. Its operations should be evaluated with regard to the effectiveness of achieving the objectin indefinite period and therefore haves and of its working practices, in order to det permiane the continuing validity, or otherwise, of the objectives of the Agency and, based on this, whether the duration of its operations should be further extended,nt mandate.
Amendment 194 #
2010/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) Undertake the establishment and supervise the functioning of a full-scale European Union Computer Emergency Response Team (EU CERT), in order to counter cyber attacks against the EU institutions, bodies and agencies;
Amendment 230 #
2010/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. The Executive Director shall be responsible for the implementation of the Agency’s budget.
Amendment 234 #
2010/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Agency shall have its seat in Heraklion, Crete.
Amendment 237 #
2010/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 28 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Agency may liaise and cooperate with other third countries, as well as international organisations and intergovernmental bodies related to Network and Information Security, and allow them to participate in relevant areas of the Agency’s work as appropriate. Their participation should be submitted, by the Executive Director, for approval to the Management Board.
Amendment 241 #
2010/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1
1. Within three years from the date of establishment referred to in Article 34, the Commission, taking into account the views of all relevant stakeholders, shall carry out an evaluation on the basis of terms of reference agreed with the Management Board. The evaluation shall assess the impact and the effectiveness of the Agency in achieving the objectives set out in Article 2, and the effectiveness of the Agency’s working practices. The Commission shall undertake the evaluation notably in order to determine whether an Agency is still an effective instrument and whether the duration of the Agency should bethe regulation should be revised to further extended beyond the operiod specified in Article 34ational capabilities of the agency.
Amendment 246 #
2010/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. That Member State shall provide the best possible conditions to ensure the proper functioning of the Agency, including appropriate building infrastructure, communications facilities, multilingual, European-oriented schooling and sufficient transport infrastructure.
Amendment 248 #
2010/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33
Article 33
Amendment 51 #
2010/0273(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. ENISA shall play a strategic role in the coordination efforts between Member States and the Union institutions.
Amendment 143 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25a) Nothing in this Decision is intended to detract from the protection afforded to economic operators by the Directive 2009/140/EC, amending Directives 2002/21/EC on a common regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services, 2002/19/EC on access to, and interconnection of, electronic communications networks and associated facilities, and 2002/20/EC on the authorisation of electronic communications networks and services.
Amendment 296 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 355 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Article 6 – paragraph 6
6. If necessary, the Commission shall ensure the availability of additional spectrum bands for the provision of harmonised satellite services for broadband access that will cover the whole territory of the Union including the most remote areas with a broadband offering enabling Internet access at a comparable price to terrestrial offerings.
Amendment 380 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission, assisted by the Member States, which shall provide all appropriate information on spectrum use, shall create an inventory of existing spectrum use and of possible future needs for spectrum in the Union, in particular in the range from 300 MHz to 35 GHz.
Amendment 76 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N a (new)
Recital N a (new)
Na. recalls the decision taken by the Ministerial Conference for the UfM of 4 November 2008 in Marseilles to reduce the digital divide between the two shores of the Mediterranean which resulted in the BB-MED (broadband for the Mediterranean) proposal,
Amendment 200 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Is keen to see new projects in the cultural field put on the UfM's agenda in the very near future; suggests that priority be given to setting up a Euro- Mediterranean junior Erasmus programme called 'Averroes', as a way of stepping up exchanges between secondary school pupils in UfM member countries; proposes the setting up of a network of Euro-Med universities and research centres;
Amendment 216 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for civil society, the social partners and the numerous professional and socio-professional networks developed as part of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership to be consulted regularly and involved in the UfM's activities and projects; encouragerecommends the establishment of a Euro- Mediterranean business leaders' forum and a Euro-Mediterranean economic and social councilChamber of Commerce, a Euro-Mediterranean Industrialist Association and EuroMed Trade Union's Association;