7 Amendments of Sandra KALNIETE related to 2015/2113(INI)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the efforts by the Commission to build an Energy Union and calls for its rapid implementation and for an effort to be made to revise its energy and climate targets upwards, while ensuring a level playing field between European and non-European energy producers, including the broad application of a revised Emissions Trading System (ETS);. Stresses that a genuine Common External Energy Policy of the Union should go hand-in- hand with its Common Foreign and Security Policy. Calls for ensuring better coordination between the High Representative / Vice-President and responsible Commissioners with the goal of enhancing the coherence of EU external energy security policies. Invites the Commission to create a stronger cluster under the leadership of the HR/VP equipped with the position of an appointee responsible for the coordination of such policies.
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that basis of Energy Union should consist in negotiating with one voice with third countries. Invites the Commission to set out the options available for the joint negotiation of energy contracts with external suppliers, which should always adhere to and promote the EU's core values, namely respect for human rights and democracy and social, environmental and consumer protection.
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Member States to introduce a common negotiating and purchasing mechanisms of energy resources form external suppliers;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls for a stronger role of the Commission in checking the compatibility of intergovernmental agreements and large commercial contracts with the EU law and their impact on energy security, including their ex ante evaluation and participation in negotiations;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Calls for a stronger role of the Commission in checking the compatibility of intergovernmental agreements and large commercial contracts with the EU law and their impact on energy security, including their ex ante evaluation and participation in negotiations;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6d. Calls on the Commission, to maintain the goal of dedicating a separate energy chapter in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP);
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 e (new)
Paragraph 6 e (new)
6e. Believes that solidarity between Member States as the overarching principle to ensure security of energy supply should also be extended to the Contracting Parties of the Energy Community.