Activities of Ivailo KALFIN related to 2009/0172(NLE)
Plenary speeches (1)
Community financial assistance with respect to the decommissioning of Units 1 to 4 of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant in Bulgaria – ‘Kozloduy Programme’ (debate)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT Report on the proposal for a Council Regulation on Community financial assistance with respect to the decommissioning of Units 1 to 4 of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant in Bulgaria - 'Kozloduy Programme' PDF (337 KB) DOC (410 KB)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION Proposal for a Council Regulation on Community financial assistance with respect to the decommissioning of Units 1 to 4 of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant in Bulgaria “Kozloduy Programme”
Amendments (8)
Amendment 5 #
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1a (new)
Paragraph 1a (new)
1a. Considers that the financial envelope indicated in the legislative proposal is compatible with the ceiling for subheading 1a of the multiannual financial framework 2007-2013, but emphasises that the margin remaining in subheading 1a for the years 2011 -2013 is extremely limited; stresses that the funding of new activities must not jeopardise existing programmes or any other initiatives under subheading 1a;
Amendment 6 #
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1b (new)
Paragraph 1b (new)
1b.Considers that the minimum levels of margins remaining in the MFF for the period 2011-2013 jeopardise the financing of other priorities; calls therefore for the immediate opening of negotiations with the other arm of the budgetary authority on the basis of the mechanisms available under the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management, particularly those provided for in points 21 to 23;
Amendment 7 #
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1c (new)
Paragraph 1c (new)
1c. Points out that the annual amount for the mentioned programme will be determined during the annual budgetary procedure in accordance with the provisions of point 38 of the IIA of 17 May 2006;
Amendment 10 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Union recognises the effort made and the good progress achieved by Bulgaria in the decommissioning preparation stage of the Kozloduy Programme utilising the community funds put in place until 2009, and the need for further financial support beyond 2009 in order to continue the progress with the actual dismantling operations in accordance with the 2005 Accession Treaty, whilst applying the highest safety standards.
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The Union recognises also the need for financial support as was the case with the other two Member States having prematurely to close down nuclear facilities in line with their Accession Treaties to progress further with mitigating measures in the energy sector given the extent of the capacity loss by the closure of the nuclear units and its impact on the security of supply in the region.
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The appropriations of the general budget of the European Union for decommissioning should not lead to distortions of competition in relation to power supply companies on the energy market in the Union. These appropriations should also be used to finance measures to compensate the loss of production capacity in line with the acquis, with a focus on increasing energy efficiency.
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1
Article 1
This Regulation establishes the programme laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Community's financial contribution to address the further process of the decommissioning of Units 1 to 4 of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant and the consequences of their closure in Bulgaria (hereinafter referred to as ‘Kozloduy Programme’).
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7
Article 7
The Commission shall ensure the implementation of this Regulation and shall report at regular intervals to the European Parliament and the Council on the use of funds and the activities carried out. It shall carry out a mid-term review, as provided for in Article 3 (3).