Activities of Zigmantas BALČYTIS related to 2014/2153(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
European energy security strategy (A8-0164/2015 - Algirdas Saudargas) LT
European energy security strategy (debate) LT
Amendments (8)
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to review the decision on the exchange of information concerning the arrangements for intergovernmental energy agreements between Member States and third countries in order to ensure that information will have to be provided to the Commission about planned negotiations on intergovernmental agreements which might affect the security of energy supply in other Member States, that the Commission will be included in the negotiations, and that EU law is complied with overall when intergovernmental agreements are drawn up;
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Points out that, in spite of its efforts to upgrade infrastructure, diversify suppliers, and reduce the energy isolation of Member States which, in energy terms, are most vulnerable, the EU remains exposed to external upheavals in the energy sector;
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Believes that the European energy market ought to be established on the economically most useful basis, whereas in fact there is no coordination of Member States’ actions regarding decisions whether to pursue national energy projects that might adversely affect security of supply and competitiveness in another Member State; believes that plans to pursue energy projects in Member States should be assessed in the context of ensuring energy security at regional level and for the EU as a whole;
Amendment 416 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Notes that the Commission’s ‘Energy Roadmap 2050’ recognises that nuclear energy helps to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, currently provides most of the low-carbon electricity consumed in the EU, and will remain in the EU power generation mix; calls on the Commission to improve the nuclear safety and security system, help create a level playing field for investment, and provide varied forms of support to those Member States that wish to continue using or developing nuclear energy;
Amendment 592 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Believes that one of the most important factors of the completion of a transparent, well-functioning and fully integrated gas and electricity market is the full implementation of the Third Energy Package; points out that not all Member States have to date implemented the Third Energy Package, a fact which makes it impossible to ensure the energy independence and security of the EU’s individual regions and the EU as a whole;
Amendment 630 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Believes that the EU’s actions in selecting important European projects do not sufficiently allow for the energy problems of individual Member States and EU regions, with the result that some Member States, for example Lithuania, have had to reduce their total energy dependence on a single external supplier using their own resources; calls for the list of infrastructure projects of European importance to be reviewed and updated, taking into account the problems regarding energy security and independence and diversification of supply posed for individual Member States, certain EU regions, and the EU as a whole;
Amendment 759 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42 a (new)
Paragraph 42 a (new)
42a. Calls on the Commission to review the decision on the exchange of information concerning the arrangements for intergovernmental energy agreements between Member States and third countries in order to ensure that information will have to be provided to the Commission about planned negotiations on intergovernmental agreements which might affect the security of energy supply in other Member States, that the Commission will be included in the negotiations, and that EU law is complied with overall when intergovernmental agreements are drawn up;
Amendment 820 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51 a (new)
Paragraph 51 a (new)
51a. Calls on the Commission to submit proposals on critical infrastructure, including physical protection of energy;