27 Amendments of Evžen TOŠENOVSKÝ related to 2014/2153(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
- having regard to the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Fund for Strategic Investments and amending Regulations (EU) No 1291/2013 and (EU) No 1316/2013,
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 b (new)
Citation 9 b (new)
- having regard to the European Structural and Investments Funds (ESIF); in particular to the Regulation (EU) No 1301/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Regional Development Fund and on specific provisions concerning the Investment for growth and jobs goal and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 and Regulation (EU) No 1300/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Cohesion Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1084/2006;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
- having regard to Regulation (EU) No 994/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2010 concerning measures to safeguard security of gas supply and repealing Council Directive 2004/67/EC
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas from the experience of 2006 and 2009, when Russia cut off gas supply to Ukraine, it is clear that the disruptions experienced in some of the central and eastern European Member States evidenced the risks existing to security ofstrategic weakness of current energy supply arrangements;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital O a (new)
Recital O a (new)
Oa. whereas art. 194 TFEU clearly stipulates that it is Member State's right to determine the conditions for exploiting its energy resources, its choice between different energy sources and the general structure of its energy supply
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that equal energy security, infrastructure development, competitiveness and sustainability in a fully integrated energy market constitute the main pillars for the creation of an Energy Union, which can be achieved by pooling resources, connecting networks, ensuring unified energy market regulation and establishing unified negotiating positions vis-à-vis third countries;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that equal energy security, competitiveness and sustainability in a fully integrated energy market constitute the main pillars for the creation of an Energy Union, which can be achieved by pooling resources, connecting networks, ensuring unified energy market regulation and establishing, where appropriate, unified negotiating positions vis-à-vis third countries;
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the importance for strengthening energy independence of short-term measures such as storage of gas, development of reverse gas flow infrastructure, preparation of regional security of supply plans, and more effective use of the opportunities to import liquefied natural gas in those Member States which are exclusively dependent on, or unduly vulnerable to, one single supplier of natural gas; points out that there is a vital need for cooperation between all relevant actors, such as the Commission, Member States, neighbouring countries, regulatory bodies, ACER, transmission system operators and gas suppliers;
Amendment 288 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls onBelieves theat Member States to be ambitious in implementing EU energy efficiency legislation, and thus to be prepared with national and regional measures for sharply reducing energy demand both before must be prepared with national and regional plans for moderating energy demand in response to supply shocks;
Amendment 370 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Stresses that a long-term strategy for developing indigenous energy sources should be properly financed at EU level,
Amendment 404 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. ConsiderStresses that nuclear energy, which is carbon-neutral, continues to be a significant alternative for electricity productionplay an important role within the energy mix for a significant number of Member States; notes that the choice of whether to use nuclear energy remains the competence of Member States;
Amendment 437 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that the development of renewable energy sources with the objective of 20 % by 2020 and at least 27 % by 2030 is essential, taking into consideration energy costcost effectiveness; stresses the importance of developing cross border infrastructure, smarter energy grids and new energy storage solutions for the integration of renewables;
Amendment 467 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes that a more decentralised energy system, with power sources being placed closer to the point of usage, diminishproves the risk of attacking vulnerable infrastructure and simultaneously provides business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises;resilience of energy infrastructure; notes however that the non-programmable nature of many energy sources necessitates the availability of alternative back-up capacity, such as gas, and calls on the Commission and the Member States, therefore, to facilitateplan holistically when further development ofing local renewable energy sources and of local distribution networks;
Amendment 512 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Member States to seek for better interaction and coordination of national and European research programmes among themselves and with the Commission, especially in the fields of energy and construction, in order to ensure that priority is given to common challenges such as increasing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as well as increasing energy security;
Amendment 529 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses that the commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions must not undermine the EU economy’s global competitiveness; considers,underlines therefore, that a complexjoined-up approach to climate changesustainability, security and competitiveness is needed;
Amendment 538 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on the Commission and the Member States toRecognises that state aid rules exist to provide legal certainty for state intervention when there is particular market failure; believes therefore that the Commission and the Member States should only where absolutely necessary make full use, for the purposes of increased energy security and the transition to a low- carbon economy, of the possibilities allowed for financing energy projects through state aid, as well as the; reminds that in such instances financial instruments are available through the European Regional Development Fund, Horizon 2020, the European Neighbourhood Policy Instrument, and the investment facilities of the European Investment Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and public and private intermediaries;
Amendment 550 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to make full use, for the purposes of increased energy security and the transition to a low-carbemissions economy, of the possibilities allowed for financing energy projects through state aid, as well as the financial instruments available through the European Regional Development Fund, Horizon 2020, the European Neighbourhood Policy Instrument, and the investment facilities of the European Investment Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and public and private intermediaries;
Amendment 556 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Acknowledges that in order to reduce energy dependence, diversify and consolidate supply options, optimise energy network infrastructure and increase energy efficiency in the medium and long term, it is necessary to develop new energy technologies taking into account the technology neutrality approach allowing Member States to fully exploit their indigenous energy resources, using funds from the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation;
Amendment 562 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Acknowledges that in order to reduce energy dependence, diversify and consolidate supply options, optimise energy network infrastructure and increase energy efficiency in the medium and long term, it is necessary to develop new energy technologies such as clean coal, using funds from the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation;
Amendment 601 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Reminds the need to engage all available public and private financial resources in building up new and upgrading the existing energy infrastructure, at the EU level namely through Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) and European Structural and Investments Funds (ESIF);
Amendment 605 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 b (new)
Paragraph 30 b (new)
30b. Stresses the necessity for an inter- connected and stable transmission system throughout the EU, where any negative effects, such as unplanned power flows, are avoided;
Amendment 644 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Emphasises that acceleration of the implementation of strategic infrastructure projects is highly necessaryimperative, and therefore encourages the Commission to participate more actively in this process with the relevant Member States and regions;
Amendment 668 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Stresses the need for regional cooperation to be strengthened throughout the EU, as energy security issues can be resolved more effectively and energy can be produced, managed and consumed more rationally at the regional level; notes that the Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan, which aims to integrate the countries of the Baltic Sea region into the EU energy infrastructure networks, is an excellent example of regional cooperation;
Amendment 671 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Emphasises that energy must be made affordable to all citizens of the EU; considers that avoiding unnecessary consumption, efficiency improvements and sustainable energy investment, particularly in buildings, wouldBelieves that the only way to provide affordable energy prices is through a fully integrated market with maximum competition, which combined with energy efficiency will enable many households to escape energy poverty;
Amendment 694 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Stresses that dependence on one single supplier of energy resources, with the resulting vulnerability and lack of competition, can impede economic growth and endanger security at national and EU level, and that, therefore, all projects for diversifying energy suppliers must be implemented consistently;
Amendment 796 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
Paragraph 47
47. Takes the view that the main condition for the creation of the future European Energy Union is the completion of an integrated EU internal energy market, which requires full implementation of the Third Energy Package and the existence of a strong external dimension for an EU energy policy that is based, where appropriate, on close coordination of positions and speaking with one voice with third countries;
Amendment 801 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48