4 Amendments of Reinhard BÜTIKOFER related to 2013/0152(COD)
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 8
Article 3 – paragraph 8
8. In line with Union and international climate change objectives, before the end of 2016, the EIB, in cooperation with the Commission and following a public consultation, shall update its climate change strategy as regards EIB financing operations. This update shall inter alia integrate concrete actions to phase out financing projects detrimental to the achievement of EU's climate objectives and step up efforts to support renewable energy sources and energy efficiency.
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. The EU guarantee shall cover only EIB financing operations carried out in eligible countries that have concluded a framework agreement with the EIB establishing the legal conditions under which such operations are to be carried out. Legal conditions under which operations are to be carried out shall also include environmental, social, human rights and labour standards.
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
In updating these guidelines, the Commission and the EIB shall take into account relevant European Parliament resolutions and Council decisions and conclusions. The EEAS shall also be consulted on policy issues, as appropriate. Consultations at regional level, including with local civil society, shall also be part of the process.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The Commission, in cooperation with the European External Action Service (EEAS), shall establish a framework and methodology for annual reporting by the EIB on compliance with the general principles guiding Union external action as enshrined in Article 21 TEU in its operations covered by the Community Guarantee. The methodology shall be developed by the Commission and the EEAS during the 1st year following the entry into force of this Decision and will build on reporting on human rights compliance by the EIB, as requested by the EU Strategic Framework and Action Plan for Human Rights. Based on the annual reporting from the EIB, the Commission shall produce each year for the European Parliament its own evaluation of the information provided by the EIB and suggest possible changes in the policies and procedures followed by the Bank. Recommendations by the European Commission and the European Parliament on how to improve EIB reporting to this end shall be reflected during the updating of the Regional Technical Operational Guidelines.