5 Amendments of Zigmantas BALČYTIS related to 2012/2029(INI)
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas, the current common global energy challenges require single, effective and equitable actions from the European Union on the international stage, in particular by strengthening the external dimension of its energy policy and demonstrating a unified stance in external relations, by increasing diversification and by enhancing security of supply;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the need for strong coordination between Member States' policies and, joint action and to act in solidarity in the field of energy security, transparency and full implementation of the internal energy market;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Is of the opinion that, owing to the EU’s considerable power as a purchaser of energy resources, an energy-purchasing group needs to be established which would negotiate the price of energy resources on behalf of the EU, particularly when purchasing gas from monopolistic suppliers for the most isolated regions of the EU from an energy point of view, such as the Baltic region, whose competitiveness is significantly reduced by higher gas prices than elsewhere in the EU;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Considers that the EU must play a more active role in multi-lateral energy forums, particularly the International Atomic Energy Agency, to ensure that the highest standards of nuclear security become legally binding at global level;
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Considers that the high standard of rules on nuclear security in force in the EU must be reflected in EU strategies with external countries, particularly those neighbouring countries where nuclear power plants are already in operation or are planned which may have a major impact on EU security;