281 Amendments of Francisco SOSA WAGNER
Amendment 3 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
- having regard to the Directive on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (2009/28/EC),
Amendment 7 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 b (new)
Citation 3 b (new)
- having regard to the Directive on the energy performance of buildings (2002/91/EC),
Amendment 14 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
- having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 15 December 2010 on Revision of the Energy Efficiency Action Plan,
Amendment 18 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
- having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 12 September 2013 on microgeneration – small-scale electricity and heat generation,
Amendment 139 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas, according to the European Environment Agency, general progress has been made in all EU Member States towards the 20-20-20 objectives, but progress in energy efficiency remains slow;
Amendment 157 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas, according to the International Energy Agency, two-thirds of the energy efficiency potential will remain untapped in 2035 because of the absence of a genuine political priority in this field;
Amendment 191 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas, according to estimates in the European Commission’s Roadmap 2050, all the decarbonisation scenarios assessed foresee the need for a renewable energy share of between 55 and 75% of final energy consumption in 2050; whereas, according to the same estimates, the share of renewable energy beyond 2020 will plummet if additional measures are not taken.
Amendment 200 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I b (new)
Recital I b (new)
Ib. whereas the renewable energy sector contributes 1% of EU GDP and directly or indirectly employs about 1.2 million people, 30% more than in 2009; whereas in 2020 2.7 million people in the EU will be employed by the renewable energy sector;
Amendment 273 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the European Council to keep up the progress made at EU level and set ambitious but realistic objectives for the 2030 EU policies that take account of the economic, social, environmental, international and technological contexts, and to establish a clear, stable, long-termmandatory targets for emission reductions, renewable energies and energy efficiency within a stable and cost- effective framework that provides long- term certainty for industries and, investors;, consumers and society as a whole.
Amendment 294 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to propose an ambitious and binding target of at least 45% renewable energy in order to continue to reap the macroeconomic benefits of renewable energy in terms of employment and exports of growth technologies in which Europe is a leader;
Amendment 348 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is of the opinion that support schemes and financing instruments, if better used, could be an appropriate tool to incentivise the development of renewable energy sources (RES) and energy efficiency; sees an important role for the Commission in providing guidance in this regard; considers that for support schemes for renewable energy technologies to be profitable and to ensure the long-term consistency of the objectives, they must be tailored to national circumstances and take into account the maturity of the technologies;
Amendment 353 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers that the 2030 policy framework should be incorporated into a longer-term vision, specifically looking to 2050, in line with the various roadmaps adopted by the European Commission; believes, from this perspective, that EU policies for 2030 in the context of reducing emissions of greenhouse gases, renewable energy and energy efficiency should be understood as milestones towards achieving longer-term goals, taking a comprehensive approach to ensure they are cost-effective, predictable and sustainable;
Amendment 390 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Urges the adoption of a binding target for energy savings that is calculated by evaluating the energy savings potential of different sectors of the economy (buildings, transport, etc.), with an overall binding target then being set that reflects the sum of these potential savings;
Amendment 412 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that increased energy efficiency and energy savings will play an essential role in the decarbonisation of the energy sector; emphasises that energy efficiency should be the point of departure for the 2030 policy framework since, in addition to the economic, social and environmental benefits of ending energy waste, it is a smart and cost-effective way of reducing greenhouse gas emissions;
Amendment 445 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Asks the Commission to develop better methods and tools for calculating and monitoring progress which could help to draw up a more consistent and transparent EU approach to energy efficiency; believes that more should be done to help EU industries to further reduce their energy intensity, in particular through energy efficiency and the self-generation of heat and electricity;
Amendment 473 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. NotesPoints out that as one of the cornerstones of the EU’s climate and energy package, the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) should be able to best fulfil its main function, the reduction of GHG emissions, and respond efficiently to economic downturns and upturns; recalls that the main objective of the EU ETS is to reduce GHG emissions and not to provide investors with sufficient incentives to inv; considers that the ETS should be complemented with a binding target for renewablest in low-carbon technologies, as these should be seen merely as a secondary objective and not as a basis for evaluating if the scheme works as intendedorder to channel investment and provide the necessary assurance for achieving the EU’s decarbonisation objectives by 2050;
Amendment 611 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Asks the Commission to assess the evolution of energy savings in the EU; in relation to the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive 2012/27/EU.
Amendment 633 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines the importance of an energy strategy focused on boosting energy security and economic and industrial competitiveness in the EU, job creation, social aspects and environmental sustainability by means of measures such as the full realisation of the potential energy savings available, the diversification of supply routes, suppliers and sources and by increasing the deployment of RES;.
Amendment 720 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Notes that in order to ensure security of supply there must be enough capacity to meetflexibility in order to satisfy demand inat peak periodtimes and in periods of (political or technological) difficulties and that excess capacity or backup must therefore be ensured and maintained; points out the need for storage anddifficulties; points out the need to develop demand management technologies, to increase interconnection and storage capacity, and for more grid flexibility as a response to the variable intermittence of some sources of RES;
Amendment 745 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Asks the Commission to investigate the potential of energy storage in the EU and the various possible technologies in this area, at least in regard to electricity and heat storage in the EU, in order to support a more integrated approach to energy supply and demand;
Amendment 764 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Points out that modernisation of the existing energy infrastructure not only covers the infrastructure for energy supply, but also the infrastructure for energy demand, including the important element of existing buildings, which currently accounts for 40% of our energy consumption;
Amendment 796 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls on the Commission to launch a study analysing new and cost-efficient market designs with a view to ensuring reasonably priced electricity to consumers and to preventing carbon leakage; asks there(including maximising energy savings) fore the Commission to come forward as soon as possible with an additional assessment and recommendations for further actions to prevent the risk of carbon leakage caused by reallocation of production facilities outside the EU, focusing in particular on additional scenarios in which limited or no further global action is taken on carbon emission reductionintegration of renewable energies with a view to identifying existing bottlenecks in the transparency of electricity price formation and allowing consumers to enjoy the full benefits of a truly liberalised energy market;
Amendment 813 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Notes that the EU’s main competitors on the global market place great emphasis on technological developments, innovation and improving industrial processes; notes also that their economies grow at a much faster pace than the EU; concludes that the EU must give priority support to R&D and innovation;.
Amendment 877 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Recognises that renewable energy technologies include a large number of technical options and that a binding target gives Member States a wide and flexible framework of options for the energy mix, both in terms of energy sectors and the technologies making a contribution in each of these sectors;
Amendment 910 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Notes that it is important for the EU to maintain its leading role andin the transition to a carbon-free economy by defining three binding targets covering renewable energy, energy savings and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; calls for Member States to speak with one voice in order to define a strong and common position to defend during the 2015 Paris negotiations that will aim at reaching a new global climate binding agreement;
Amendment 46 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) To the largest extent possible, the programme should make use of capacities for space-borne observations and services of Member States. The programme should also make use of the capacities of commercial initiatives in Europe, thereby also contributing to the development of a viable commercial space sector in Europe.
Amendment 56 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) With the aim to foster the maximum development of the European space and services industry and to obtain the best value for money and best performance in the development of Copernicus, principles of public procurement, appropriate sizing of the contracts and recourse to subcontracting should be actively applied.
Amendment 59 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Copernicus services serve different user communities and purposes. All user communities’ needs should be taken into account when developing and operating the services. All core users should be treated on an equal basis.
Amendment 68 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) In order to fulfil the objective of fostering a competitive services industry, bodies entrusted with the operation of the services should open the activities delegated to them in accordance with Union principles for public procurement to competition at an appropriate level.
Amendment 72 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) The programme should comply with Community rules on public contracts and should aim, first and foremost, to attain value for money, control costs, mitigate risks, improve efficiency and decrease reliance on single suppliers. Open access and fair competition throughout the industrial supply chain and the balanced offering of participation opportunities to industry at all levels, including, in particular, to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Non Large System Integrators, should be pursued across Member States. Possible abuse of dominance or long-term reliance on single suppliers should be avoided, as it would make the services provided more expensive and the programme unsustainable in the long run.
Amendment 73 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 b (new)
Recital 19 b (new)
(19b) Promoting the balanced participation of industry at all levels across Member States, avoiding possible abuse of dominance and long-term reliance on single suppliers and taking advantage of prior public sector investments and industrial experience and competence can be achieved through recourse to sub-contracting by the tenderers. Where possible, at least 40 % of the aggregate value of the activities should be subcontracted by competitive tendering at various levels.
Amendment 79 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) fostering the development of a strong, balanced and competitive space and services industry across the EU and improving opportunities for European companies to develop and provide innovative Earth observation systems and services.
Amendment 98 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
1a. There shall be no priority among these services. Services shall be operated in accordance with the subsidiarity and proportionality principles, fully respecting existing national mandates. Therefore, they shall be decentralised, feasible and cost-effective and, where appropriate, they shall integrate, at European level, existing space, in-situ and reference data and capacities in Member States to avoid duplication.
Amendment 117 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. The Commission shall provide the European Parliament and the Member States, in a timely manner, with all relevant information pertaining to the programme, in particular in terms of risk management, overall costs, annual operating costs of each significant item of Copernicus infrastructure, schedule, performance and procurement related information. This information shall be made available to the Copernicus Committee.
Amendment 123 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Commission may entrust, in part or in full, where duly justified by the special nature of the action and specific expertise of the Union body the coordination of the implementation tasks described in Article 4 to competent Union bodies and European organizations. Among such agencies and organizations are:
Amendment 124 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) the European Centre for Medium- Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF)
Amendment 128 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. These Union bodies shall open to competition the activities delegated to them in accordance with the principles of public procurement.
Amendment 129 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Only EU bodies or international organizations may be selected as service operators.
Amendment 142 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. The Union or a specifically designated body or fund shall be the owner of all tangible and intangible assets created or developed under the Copernicus programme subject to agreements concluded with third parties, wherever appropriate, with regard to existing ownership rights.
Amendment 152 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 a (new)
Article 19 a (new)
Article 19a Procurement 1. The Commission shall ensure maximum fairness, competition and transparency in the procurement process and shall duly inform the Copernicus Committee on the outcome of the process. 2. Tenderers shall subcontract a share of the contract by competitive tendering at the appropriate levels of sub-contracting in particular to SMEs, non Large System Integrators and new entrants: (a) Unless properly justified (e.g. launchers) the minimum subcontracting level shall be no lower than 40% of the total value of the contract. (b) The budget allocated to each activity shall be commensurate with the technical scope of the activity and the size and number of the activities shall allow for open access and fair competition. 3. Appropriate measures (size of work packages, contract duration and hand- over issues) shall be taken to avoid abuse of dominance and single supplier dependence. 4. The operators of the services (the Union and European or intergovernmental bodies) shall carry out the subcontracting process of the activities that constitute the service: (a) With a size and number of activities that allow for open access and fair competition, avoidance of monopolies and optimum level of flexibility in the medium and long term. (b) With due justification of any work package they keep in-house instead of opening it to external competition.
Amendment 33 #
2013/0110(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The obligation to disclose their diversity policies for their administrative, management and supervisory bodies with regard to aspects such as age, gender, geographical diversity, disability, educational and professional background should only apply to large listed companies. Therefore small and medium- sized companies that may be exempted from certain accounting obligations under article 27 of Directive 78/660/EEC should not be covered to by this obligation. Disclosure of the diversity policy should be part of the corporate governance statement, as laid down by Article 46a of Directive 78/660/EEC. Companies not having a such a diversity policy should not be obliged to put one in place, but they should clearly explain why this is the case.
Amendment 67 #
2013/0110(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 78/660/EEC
Article 46a – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 46a – paragraph 1 – point g
Amendment 192 #
2013/0027(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) Criminal activities aremay in many cases underlying an incident. The criminal nature of incidents can be suspected even if the evidence to support it may not be sufficiently clear from the starie an incident. In this context, appropriate co-operation between competent authorities and law enforcement authorities should form part of an effective and comprehensive response to the threat of security incidents. In particular, promoting a safe, secure and more resilient environment requires a systematic reporting of incidents of a suspected serious criminal nature to law enforcement authorities. The serious criminal nature of incidents should be assessed in the light of EU laws on cybercrime.
Amendment 210 #
2013/0027(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Member States shall not be prevented from adopting or maintaining provisions ensuring a higher level of security that conform to the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, without prejudice to their obligations under Union law.
Amendment 220 #
2013/0027(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a
a) provider of information society services which enable the provision of other information society services, a non exhaustive list of which is set out in Annex II;
Amendment 230 #
2013/0027(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure a high level of security of the network and information systems in their territories in accordance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and this Directive.
Amendment 236 #
2013/0027(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Article 6 – paragraph 5
5. The competent authorities shall consult and cooperate, whenever appropriate, with the relevant law enforcement national authorities and data protectionwith the data protection authorities as a matter of course and cooperate, whenever appropriate, with the relevant national law enforcement authorities.
Amendment 259 #
2013/0027(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point f
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point f
f) cooperate and exchange information on all relevant matters with the European Cybercrime Center within Europol, and with other relevant European bodies in particular in the fields of data protection, energy, transport, banking, stock exchanges and health;
Amendment 261 #
2013/0027(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
fa) cooperate as a matter of course with the national data protection authorities and the European Data Protection Supervisor;
Amendment 281 #
2013/0027(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Amendment 286 #
2013/0027(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Without prejudice to the possibility for the cooperation network to have informal international cooperation, the Union may conclude international agreements with third countries or international organisations allowing and organizing their participation in some activities of the cooperation network. SuchThese agreements shall take into accset ount the need to ensure adequatmonitoring procedure that must be followed to guarantee the protection of the personal data circulating on the cooperation network. The European Parliament shall be informed on the negotiation of the agreements, the transparency of which shall be guaranteed.
Amendment 309 #
2013/0027(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4
4. The competent authority mayust inform the public, or require the public administrations and market operators to do so, where it determines that disclosure of the incident is in the public interest. Once a year, the competent authority shall submit a summary report to the cooperation network on the notifications received and the action taken in accordance with this paragraph.
Amendment 335 #
2013/0027(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall lay down rulesThe Commission shall bring forward a resolution establishing the minimum criteria for a system onf sanctions applicable to infringements of the national provisions adopted pursuant to this Directive and. Member States shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. The sanctions provided for must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. The Member States shall notify those provisions to the Commission by the date of transposition of this Directive at the latest and shall notify it without delay of any subsequent amendment affecting them.
Amendment 158 #
2012/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Amendment 13 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recognises the benefits to Member States of working together for an energy system transformation which must start now; endorses, therefore, the Commission's Energy Roadmap 2050 as the basis for proposing legislative and other initiatives on energy policy with a view to developing a policy framework for 2030, including milestones and targets; notes that defining energy targets for 2050 assumes pan- European governance; pursues, within the spirit of based on targets for greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy and energy efficiency; notes that defining energy targets for 2050 assumes near-zero emission energy systems in line withe Union, a strategy that will allow Member States to cooperate and not feel repressed under the Roadmap;N climate science and European Council conclusions
Amendment 33 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the proposed strategies for 2030 and 2050 are not of a deterministic nature, but rather serve as a basis forserve as a basis for progressive measures constructive dialogue on issues relating to industry, research and energy; and environmental protection in accordance with the Treaties.
Amendment 54 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the importance of the EU's energy policy amidst the financial crisis; emphasises the role that energy could potentially play in spurring growth and competitiveness in the EU; calls on the Commission to propose post-2020 strategies and to present a 2030 policy framework for European energy policybased on the no regrets options identified in the energy roadmap 2050; encourages the Member States to step up their ongoing efforts to reach the current 2020 targets in the area of EU energy policy;
Amendment 71 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that a clear, coherent and consistent policy and regulatory framework will stimulate the necessary investments for low-carbon energy investments; Underlines the importance of an energy strategy focused on increasing the EU's energy security and, economic competitiveness through measures such asand environmental sustainability through measures such as increased deployment of renewables, the diversification of supply routes and sources, and energy efficiency and savings and better interconnection among Member States;
Amendment 95 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that, providing the Union acquis is respected, it is in the competence of each Member State to define its own energy mix; acknowledges that the Energy Roadmap 2050 complements national, regional and local efforts to modernise energy supply; acknowledges, therefore, the need for Member States to work together on the basis of common objectives, as well as the important role to be played by the EU; urges the Member States and the Commission to continue to pursue options which can meet the EU's decarbonisation objective in an economically efficient, safe and sustainable way, and to continue with efforts to fully tap the potential for cost-effective energy savings, supported, inter alia, by available Union financial instruments; recognises, at the same time, the merits of developing a coordinated and, where appropriate, common European approach;
Amendment 110 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Regrets that the Commission did not analyse a high renewables and energy efficiency scenario in the Energy Roadmap 2050. Calls on the Commission to run such a scenario for the period to 2030;
Amendment 141 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recognises that a higher share of renewable energy in EU gross final energy consumption beyond 2020 is a key aspect ofprerequisite for a more sustainable energy system; recognises, furthermore, that all of the decarbonisation scenarios explored in the Commission communication assume that assuming an increased share of renewable energy in the EU energy mix of aroundt least 30% in gross final energy consumption in 2030 would provide the energy sector with the necessary certainty for investments while allowing for considerable macro- economic benefits;
Amendment 158 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that improved energy efficiency and energy savings will play an essential role in the transformation of the energy system, and that meeting the 2020 objectives is an important basis key priority for further progress up to 2050; recommends, in this respect, that energy efficiency be integrated into national educational curricula in the Member States;
Amendment 162 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Stresses that all decarbonisation scenarios show that energy efficiency is a key factor to ensure the transition toward a low carbon economy and emphasizes that energy efficiency is an essential element of EU growth and competitiveness; highlights that reaching 2050 decarbonisation targets would require achieving the 2020 energy efficiency target and fixing new intermediary targets for 2030; believes that a better energy efficiency policy shall include a focus on the whole energy supply and demand chain including transformation, transmission, distribution and supply, alongside industrial, building and household consumption;
Amendment 165 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Points out that a particular attention should be given to raising the level of public understanding as well as the level of competencies of all professional actors in energy efficiency implementation at all stages (assessment of existing energy performance, design and implementation of energy efficiency solutions, energy efficient operation and maintenance);
Amendment 218 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that a more European approach to renewable energy policy is key in the medium to long term; encourages Member States to continue to work together in order to optimise the cost efficiency of renewables expansion and to ensure that investments are made where they will be most productive and efficient, taking into account the specific characteristics of Member States; highlights, in this context, the Commission's important role as a facilitator; points out that renewables will, in the long term, move to the centre of the energy mix in Europe, as they progress from technology development to mass production and deployment, from small- scale to larger-scale – integrating local and more remote sources – and from subsidised to competitive; emphasises that the changing nature of renewables requires changes in policy to be made with a view to achieving greater market integrationshare; highlights the need for support schemes to be eventually phased out asonce technologies and supply chains will be mature and, market failures are resolved; and energy markets integrated to the nature of variable renewables;
Amendment 260 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that, as Member States pursue the goal of energy security and energy dependence, emphasis needs to be shifted towards a model of energy interdependence by ensuring the swift completion of the EU internal energy market and the EU supergrid infrastructure linking North and South, and East and West; highlights the importance of ensuring that policy and regulatory developments in Member States will eliminate remaining infrastructure ‘bottlenecks’ and market failures and will not create new barriers to electricity and gas or energy market integration; stresses, moreover, that energy policy decisions in each national system need to take account of how such decisions could affect other Member States;
Amendment 276 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Highlights the new challenges and opportunities, such as the need for flexible resources in the power system (e.g. flexible generation, storage, demand management), that will arise as the contribution of variable renewable generation increases; believes that energy infrastructure should become more end-user-oriented with a stronger focus on the interaction between distribution systems capacities and consumption; recognises the importance of infrastructure at distribution level and the important role that prosumers and distribution system operators play during the integration into the system of decentralised energy products; stresses the need to have sufficient capacity available to ensure security of electricity supply; stresses, in this regard, that policy developments in Member States should not create new barriers to electricity- or gas- market integration;
Amendment 301 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Recalls that, in accordance with the internal market package, markets must continue to play the main role in financing energy infrastructure investments, while; acknowledginges that there are some projects that are justified from a security of supply, solidarity and sustainability perspective but are unable to attract enough market- based finance, may require limited public support to leverage private funding; emphasises that any contribution from public finance should be based onsuch projects shall be selected based on the basis of clear, transparent criteria, should not avoiding distortion of competition and should taketaking into account the interests of consumers;
Amendment 318 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Urges the Member States and the international community to maintain educational institutions capable of producing skilled labour force in the areas of energy safety, security, efficiency and waste management;
Amendment 353 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Believes that unconventional gas hascould have a role to play in the future EU energy mix, and calls on the Commission and the Member States to take the developments surrounding unconventional gas into account when formulating future energy outlook scenarios provided that it is submitted to a thorough evaluation of its potential benefits and risks; stresses that any support for the exploitation of unconventional gas sources shall take into account legal issues, life cycle assessment, environmental impact and economic viability;
Amendment 407 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses the need to ensure the energy security of the EU through alternative sources of energy and to reduce import dependency; highlights, therefore, the emerging importanctakes note of the exploration of oil and gas fields in the Mediterranean Sea and the Arctic; believes that there is an urgent need to develop an EU policy on oil and gas drilling at sea, including delineation of exclusive economic zones (EEZs) of EU Member States and relevant third countries in accordance with the UNCLOS Convention, to which all EU Member States and the EU as such are signatories; points out that EU policy on oil and gas drilling at sea shall be in accordance with the UNCLOS Convention; believes that there is an urgent need to develop an EU policy to promote the development of an international legal framework for the protection of the Arctic region;
Amendment 431 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Recognises that the ETS is the principalkey – though not the only – instrument for reducing industrial emissions and promoting investment in low carbon technologies; notes that further improvement of the ETS is necessary; notes that any changes to the ETS would require a careful assessment of the impact on electricity prices and on the competitiveness of energy-intensive industriesurgently needed; welcomes in this regard the Commission's proposal on revising the auctioning profile as a first step; recommends that structural reforms should be undertaken to address the oversupply permanently; calls on the Commission and the Member States to facilitate the development of innovative technological solutions by European industries;
Amendment 482 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Believes that, while energy bills in Europe have risen in recent years, this development has given rise to a ‘smart’, common sense-based approach to energy efficiency and energy savings; believes, regardless, that the role of ICT technologies is increasingly important for energy; highlights, in this context, the role of smart meters in providing consumers with data on energy consumption in households and businesses; underlines that consumers shall become active stakeholders in energy efficiency by having visibility on their energy consumption, and by effectively monitoring and controlling it;
Amendment 285 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 a (new)
Paragraph 53 a (new)
53 a. Recalls the European Parliament resolution of 25 November 2010 on the situation in Western Sahara; urges Morocco and the Polisario Front to continue negotiation for a peaceful and long-lasting solution of the Western Sahara conflict and reiterates the rights of the Sahrawi people to self determination which should be decided through a democratic referendum, in accordance with the relevant United Nations resolutions; condemns the ongoing violation of the human rights of the Sahrawi people; calls for the release of the Sahrawi political prisoners; welcomes the statements by 11 countries during the 13 th session of the Universal Periodic Review of the United Nations raising concerns on the situation in Western Sahara;
Amendment 44 #
2012/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – point 1 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 443/2009
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(1a) In Article 1, the following paragraph is inserted after paragraph 2: "From 2025 onwards, this Regulation sets a target of 75 g CO2/km as average emissions for the new car fleet as measured in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 and Annex XII to Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 and its implementing measures."
Amendment 58 #
2012/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 443/2009
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a (new)
Super-credits for 95 g CO2/km target 1. In calculating the average specific emissions of CO2, each new passenger car with specific emissions of CO2 of less than 350 g CO2/km shall be counted as 1.3 passenger cars in the period from 2020 to 2023 and as 1 passenger car from 2024 onwards. : - 2 cars in 2020; - 1.7 cars in 2021; - 1.5 cars in 2022; - 1.3 car in 2023 - 1 from 2024 2. The maximum number of new passenger cars to be taken into account in the application of the multipliers set out in paragraph 1 for the period 2020 to 2023a specific year shall not exceed a2% of the cumulative total of 20 000 new registrations of passenger cars per manufacturer."
Amendment 98 #
2012/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 443/2009
Article 13 – paragraph 5
Article 13 – paragraph 5
5. By 31 December 20145, the Commission shall complete a review of the specific emissions targets, modalities and other aspects of this Regulation in order to establish the CO2 emission targets for new passenger cars for the period beyond 2020." in Annex I and of the derogations in Article 11, with the aim of defining: (a) subject to confirmation of its feasibility on the basis of updated impact assessment results, the modalities for reaching, by the year 2025, a long-term target of 75 g CO2 /km in the most cost- effective manner, (b) the aspects of the implementation of that target, including the excess emissions premium. On the basis of that review and its impact assessment, which shall include an overall assessment of the impact on the car industry and its dependent industries, the Commission shall, if appropriate, make a proposal to amend this Regulation, in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, in a way which is as neutral as possible from the point of view of competition, and which is socially equitable and sustainable.
Amendment 123 #
2012/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 13 a (new)
Article 1 – point 13 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 443/2009
Annex I – point 1 – point c a (new)
Annex I – point 1 – point c a (new)
(13a) In point 1 of Annex I, the following point is inserted: "(ca) From 2025: Specific emissions of CO2 = 75 + a × (M – M0) Where: M = mass of the vehicle in kilograms (kg) M0 = the value adopted pursuant to Article 13(2) a = value equivalent to 60% slope"
Amendment 2 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1
Citation 1
– having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), and in particular Article 194 thereof which states that application of its provisions establishing Union measures in the field of energy is, inter alia, without prejudice to the application of the other provisions of the Treaties including in particular Article 192(2),
Amendment 50 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that a fully- functioning, interconnected and integrated internal EU energy market is also essential, including with a view to taking full advantage of possible shale gas production in the EU; calls on the Commission and the Member States to pursue this objective vigorously, in particular by ensuring athe smooth transposition toand application of the requirements of the EU third energyinternal energy market package, the timely adoption and application of the proposals contained in the energy infrastructure package, with a view to harmonising European energy wholesale markets by 2014;
Amendment 140 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Member States to ensure they put in place the necessary administrative and monitoring resources for the development of shale gas activities, including those required by EU environmental and climate protection laws;
Amendment 222 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Recalls that the ‘polluter -pays’ principle wouldin Article 191 of the Treaty applyies to shale gas operations, and that companies would be liable for any damage they might cause;
Amendment 1 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission communication entitled ‘Roadmap for moving to a competitive low carbon economy in 2050’ (COM(2011)0112),
Amendment 43 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas infrastructure investment planning and decisions to be taken accordingly need to be supported by long- term scenarios that take into account expected achievements and additional technical development needs,
Amendment 53 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas interconnection capacity between Member States remains generally insufficient, and whereas certain regions remain isolated, which prevents the real integration of markets and energy flows,
Amendment 82 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas energy efficiency offers a powerful and cost-effective tool for achieving a sustainable energy future and where demand side management can partially reduce the need for investment in energy infrastructure,
Amendment 109 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
La. whereas a crucial role is played by regional authorities in that they are major players in energy matters, given their responsibilities in a number of activities concerned with general and regional planning, granting permits, granting authorisations for major infrastructure projects, investment, public procurement, production and the fact that they are close to consumers,
Amendment 132 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the reference scenario used for assessing the energy infrastructure for 2020 needs to be transparent and consistent with the overall energy policy objectives and the EU'’s 2050 roadmap, and with other EU policies (such as transport, buildings and the Emission Trading Scheme (ETS)), including energy efficiency policiobjectives (notably the implementation of the forthcoming energy efficiency action plan (EEP)ose required to deliver the EU’s 2020 energy savings target) as well as the potential impact of technological advances and the deployment of ‘smart cities’ initiatives to promote investment in clean and energy efficient;
Amendment 143 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recommends to set intermediate targets for 2030 and 2040 supported by longer term Impact Assessments that should be based on additional underlying assumptions such energy savings targets, CO2 reduction targets and technological developments;
Amendment 159 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the development of electricity infrastructure between the EU and third countries can create a risk of carbon leakage or increase that risk where already present; calls on the Commission to bring forward, wherever necessary, measures to address this issue such as a ‘carbon inclusion mechanism’ or require conformity with EU Directive 2009/28/EC in order to promote electricity infrastructures only dedicated to imports of renewable energy;
Amendment 165 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that there should be a greater focus on internal transmission systems that significantly contribute to the integration of energy markets, penetration of renewable generation and system security and to putting an end to energy islands and transmission bottlenecks;
Amendment 182 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that, although the Ten-Year Network Development Plan (TYNDP) identifies relevant electricity and gas infrastructure projects, it should also contribute to set the priorities to be developed in order to achieve EU energy and climate goals;
Amendment 192 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission, with a view to ensuring better governance of future EU electricity and gas infrastructure planning, to present a concrete proposal to improve transparency and public participation in determining EU priorities within a broader stakeholder participation process involving the powerenergy sector, independent experts, consumer organisations and NGOs; considers the publishing of technical planning data as key for ensuring this participation;
Amendment 208 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers that the TYNDP should form the basis of a rolling programme for developing European electricity and gas transmission infrastructure within a long- term European planning perspective and with monitoring by the Agency for Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) and the Commission;
Amendment 233 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Stresses that there is a need for transversal policy coherence with regards energy infrastructures and their relation with the maritime spatial planning framework that could also be useful for embedding large offshore wind park projects in an overall strategy;
Amendment 277 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses the importance of integrated energy infrastructure planning for agricultural and small-scale rural energy sources, so as to favour decentralised energy production and rural development and emphasises the importance of priority access to the grid for renewables as outlined in EU Directive 2009/28/EC;
Amendment 282 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Emphasises the importance of infrastructure at distribution level and the role that prosumers and distribution system operators (DSOs) play during the integration of decentralised energy products into the systemand demand-side efficiency measures into the system; underlines that given a higher priority to demand-side measures would considerably strengthen the integration of decentralised energy sources and would advance the achievement of overall energy policy objectives;
Amendment 289 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Points out that new incentives such as dynamic prices or rewards systems would help to change consumers' behaviours into that of real prosumers;
Amendment 293 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Urges the Commission to present by 2012 concrete initiatives to promote the development of energy storage capacities (including multi-use gas/hydrogen facilities, hydropower, high-temperature solar and other technologies) and calls for a regulatory framework for energy storage that maximize the integration and use of renewable energy avoiding curtailments;
Amendment 300 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Commission to consider suitable energy storage options which take account of all financial stakeholders and, all things being equal, are capable of giving an added value to the achievement of energy policy objectives;
Amendment 347 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. URecognizes that the standardisation and interoperability of smart grids should be prioritised; urges the Members States, in liaison with European standardisation bodies and industry; to speed up work on technical standards for electric vehicles and smart grids and meters, with a view to its completion by 2012;
Amendment 469 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Emphasises that transparency should be enhanced by clearly informing the public about the purpose and technical planning data of each project ; asks proof of compliance with the criteria should be verified in the context of public consultations;
Amendment 471 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Calls on the Commission and the national authorities in the Member States to involve the regional and local authorities concerned, from the beginning, in assessing the impact of TEN-E projects in the pipeline, in order to ensure that local and regional environmental and socio-economic development interests are correctly taken into account;
Amendment 487 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Calls on the Commission to determine whether joint or coordinated procedures establishing concrete key measures (regular exchanges of information, timely communication of decisions, joint problem-solving mechanisms, etc.) could be set up; encourages the Commission to assess the possibility of modifying certain aspects of national administrative law;
Amendment 490 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Welcomes the introduction of indicative time limits within which the relevant executive authorities must reach a final decision; considers that the Community authority should provide for a system of mild to serious warnings in the event that a Member State fails to process a permit application within a reasonable period of time; calls on the Commission to further assess this initiative, taking account of the diverse range of project specificities and the territorial characteristics of projects, and to evaluate the suitability of using arbitration procedures as a final decision-making tool;
Amendment 503 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Asks the Commission to further assess whether compensatory mechanisms, based on strict transparence, could prove useful for the approval of cross- border projects which do not bring benefits to certain (transit) regions but are nonetheless necessary for the achievement of EU energy objectives;
Amendment 506 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Believes that compensation mechanisms should be implemented for the regions affected not only for the interconnections themselves but also for the infrastructures of national networks which increment the interconnection capacities and face social opposition;
Amendment 507 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 b (new)
Paragraph 33 b (new)
33b. Calls the Commission to present clear standard requirements for socio- environmental compensation of projects;
Amendment 524 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Stresses that the bulk of the cost of infrastructure investments needs to be financed by the market and based onon the basis of principles of proper cost-allocation, transparency, no discrimination and cost- effectiveness and in line with the ‘user pays’ principle; takes the view that where key projects are not attractive to the market but their development is necessary in order to achieve the stated objectives, public funding should be used to lever private investment by setting up an innovative mix of financial instruments;
Amendment 540 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Emphasises that a stable, predictable and appropriate regulatory framework including appropriate rate of return and incentives for projects is crucial in order to promote investment;
Amendment 560 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Is of the opinion that in the cohesion regions the Structural Funds could be called upon to finance these networks and thereby allow them optimal access to energy;
Amendment 564 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Recalls the importance of transparent and non-discriminatory tariffs with a view to ensuring appropriate cost allocation for cross-border investments, and internal transmission infrastructure significantly contributing to the achievement of EU policy goals, fair prices for consumers and greater competitiveness;
Amendment 570 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38a. Calls for improved EU financial instruments to be set up to back regional and local authorities as they seek to invest in sustainable energy production;
Amendment 233 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Union is committed to achieving the Europe 20204 strategy, which has set the objectives of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, highlighting the role of research and innovation as key drivers of social and economic prosperity and of environmental sustainability and setting itself the goal to increase spending on Research and Development to reach 3 % of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2020 while developing an innovation intensity indicator. It would be desirable for this regulatory framework also to serve as a stimulus for the Member States gradually to increase the budgets which they allocate to RDI, moving towards the setting of a minimum percentage of their GDP as a yardstick; one way of encouraging this increase would be to link the minimum conditions for participating in Horizon 2020 work programmes and plans to compliance with this requirement by the Member States in which the legal entities making the application are based, which would foster excellence and, in the end, equality between countries. In this context, the Innovation Union flagship initiative sets out a strategic and integrated approach to research and innovation, setting the framework and objectives to which future Union research and innovation funding should contribute. Research and innovation are also key factors for other Europe 2020 flagship initiatives, notably on resource efficient Europe, an industrial policy for the globalisation era, and a digital agenda for Europe. Moreover, for achieving the Europe 2020 objectives relating to research and innovation, Cohesion policy has a key role to play through building capacity and providing a stairway to excellence.
Amendment 259 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) Account should be taken of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which was ratified by the European Union on 23 December 2010.
Amendment 268 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The implementation of Horizon 2020 may give rise - under specific conditions - to supplementary programmes involving the participation of certain Member States only, the participation of the Union in programmes undertaken by several Member States, or the setting up of joint undertakings or other arrangements within the meaning of Articles 184, 185 and 187 TFEU. These supplementary programmes or agreements should have a clear Union added value, be based on genuine partnerships, complement other activities under Horizon 2020, and be as inclusive as possible in terms of participation by Member States or European Union industry.
Amendment 272 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) With the aim of deepening the relationship between science and society and reinforcing public confidence in science, Horizon 2020 should favour responsible research and informed engagement of citizens and civil society on research and innovation mattersnovation through the active engagement of societal actors (researchers, citizens and civil society, policymakers and industry) in the research and innovation process, ensuring in particular that account is taken of the gender dimension, and by promoting science education, by making scientific knowledge more accessible, by developing responsible research and innovation agendas that meet citizens' and civil society's concerns and expectations and by facilitating their participation in Horizon 2020 activities.
Amendment 360 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) With the aim to achieve the greatest possible impact of Union funding, Horizon 2020 is to develop closer synergies, which may also take the form of public-public partnerships, with national and regional programmes that support research and innovation; the coordination and monitoring carried out as part of Horizon 2020 should guarantee the optimum use of resources and absence of unnecessary duplications of expenditure, regardless of what sources of funding are involved.
Amendment 511 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 a (new)
Article 14 a (new)
Article 14a Responsible research and innovation In order to guarantee a harmonious relationship between science and society, Horizon 2020 shall promote responsible research and innovation, focusing, inter alia, on the following aspects: (a) guaranteeing the commitment that exists in relation to enhancing research and innovation, taking account of the contributions made by societal actors in responding to society's needs; (b) taking account of the gender dimension referred to in Article 15; (c) providing free on-line access and re- using scientific information; (d) equipping future researchers and societal actors with sufficient knowledge and tools to participate and take responsibility in the research and innovation process; (e) ensuring compliance with the ethical principles laid down in Article 16; (f) promoting a governance framework that encourages cooperation between the various societal actors throughout the research and innovation process, so that the results are as closely aligned as possible with society's needs and expectations.
Amendment 515 #
Amendment 522 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Horizon 2020 shall take appropriate steps to prevent any discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation in research and innovation content.
Amendment 704 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
The European Commission shall implement information and communication actions concerning Horizon 2020, including communication measures concerning supported projects and results; all these actions, including communication measures, shall be made available and accessible to persons with disabilities on an equal basis with others. Budget allocated to communication under Horizon 2020 shall also contribute to covering the corporate communication of the Union's political priorities as far as they are related to the general objective of this Regulation.
Amendment 825 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 14 – point e
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 14 – point e
(e) Climate action, resource efficiency and conservation and sustainable use of raw materials;
Amendment 1116 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.1 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.1 – paragraph 2
A strong scientific, technological and innovation base in biotechnology, will support European industries securing leadership in this key enabling technology. This position will be further strengthened by integrating the safety assessment and management aspects of the overall risks in the deployment of biotechnology, while ensuring that the precautionary principle is complied with.
Amendment 1404 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point a – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point a – paragraph 1
The aim is to supply sufficient food, feed, biomass and other raw- materials, while safeguarding natural resources, including biodiversity, from a global and European perspective, and enhancing ecosystems services, including coping with and mitigating climate change. The activities shall focus on more sustainable and productive agriculture and forestry systems which are both resource- efficient (including low-carbon, low internal consumption, and integrated agriculture) and resilient, while at the same time developing of services, concepts and policies for thriving rural livelihoods.
Amendment 1673 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – paragraph 5
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – paragraph 5
Third, many forms of insecurity, whether crime, violence, including gender-based violence, terrorism, cyber attacks, privacy abuses and other forms of social and economic disorders increasingly affect citizens. According to estimates, there is likely to be up to 75 million direct victims of crime every year in Europe39. The direct cost of crime, terrorism, illegal activities, violence and disasters in Europe has been estimated at at least EUR 650 billion (about 5 % of the Union's GDP) in 2010. A vivid example of the consequences of terrorism is the attack against the Twin Towers in Manhattan on 11 September 2001. Thousands of lives were lost and it is estimated that this event caused losses in US productivity amounting to US$ 35 billion, US$ 47 billion in total output and a rise in unemployment by almost 1 % in the following quarter. Citizens, firms and institutions are increasingly involved in digital interactions and transactions in social, financial and commercial areas of life but the development of Internet has also led to cyber crime worth billion of Euros each year and breaches of privacy affecting individual or associations across the continent. The development of insecurity in everyday life and because of unexpected situations is likely to affect the citizens' trust not only in institutions but also in each other.
Amendment 1678 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6 – point 6.2 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6 – point 6.2 – paragraph 2
In order to build inclusive, innovative and secure societies, Europe requires a response which implies to develop new knowledge, technologies and capabilities as well as the identification of policy options; it would be advisable to draw up a precise catalogue of relevant topics of general interest and influence able to provide solutions to the Union's social, legal and political problems, identifying the discipline from within which each investigation should be launched. Such endeavour will help Europe tackle its challenges not only internally but also as a global player on the international scene. This, in turn, will also help Member States benefit from experiences elsewhere and allow them to better define their own specific actions corresponding to their respective contexts.
Amendment 1687 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.1 – paragraph 1
The aim is to enhance solidarity as well as social, economic and political inclusion and positive inter-cultural dynamics in Europe and with international partners, through cutting-edge science and interdisciplinarity, technological advances and organisational innovations. Humanities research can play an important role hereand social sciences research is a fundamental tool with which to advance towards the specific objectives and priorities established by Horizon 2020 and there is no doubt that it plays an essential role in the creation of inclusive societies. Research shawill support policymakers in designing policies that foster employment, combat poverty and prevent the development of various forms of divisions, discriminations and inequalities in European societies, such as gender inequalities, discrimination due to gender, racial or ethnic origin, religion or beliefs, disability, age or sexual orientation, or digital or innovation divides, and with other world regions. It shall in particular feed into the implementation and the adaptation of the Europe 2020 strategy and the broad external action of the Union. Specific measures shall be taken to unlock excellence in less developed regions, thereby widening participation in Horizon 2020.
Amendment 1699 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.1 – paragraph 2 – point a
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.1 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) promote smart, sustainable and inclusive growthtegrated growth, analysing the weaknesses of the current economic system;
Amendment 1701 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.1 – paragraph 2 – point b
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.1 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) build resilient and inclusive societies in Europe, in which the creation of a common European awareness is encouraged;
Amendment 1720 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) ensure societal engagement in research and innovation, promoting consultation with civil society organisations;
Amendment 110 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Horizon 2020 should be implemented with a view to contributing directly to improving public well-being, ensuring social, economic and environmental sustainability and creating industrial leadership, prosperity, growth and employment in Europe and should reflect the strategic vision of the Commission Communication of 6 October 2010 to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Region "Europe 2020 Flagship Initiative Innovation" whereby the Commission engages to radically simplify access of participants.
Amendment 137 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9 a) Access to patent applications, standards, publications or any other means of dissemination, including electronic format, relating to the results of Horizon 2020-funded research, shall be provided in formats accessible to all, including large print, Braille, easily readable text, audio, video and electronic format.
Amendment 143 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11 a) It would be wise progressively to introduce minimum conditions for participation obliging the Member States in which the legal entities are based to invest a minimum percentage of their GDP in RDI; this requirement will help strike a fair balance between states and encourage the legal entities to conduct cutting-edge research and aim for excellence.
Amendment 151 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12 a) Funding and oversight of research in the social sciences, the law and the humanities should be subject to special conditions and preferably be orientated towards disseminating the results achieved rather than other stages of the process.
Amendment 162 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In order to enhance transparency, the names of experts that have assisted the Commission or relevant funding bodies in application of this Regulation should be published. Where the publication of the name would endanger the security or integrity of the expert or would unduly prejudice his or her privacy, in exceptional cases, the Commission or funding bodies should be able tomay refrain from the publication of such names.
Amendment 169 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Rules governing the exploitation and dissemination of results should be laid down to ensure that the participants protect, exploit and disseminate those results as appropriate, in particular the possibility of additional open access, dissemination or exploitation conditions in the European strategic interest.
Amendment 208 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) 'legal entity’ means undertakings, research centres and universitie, universities and civil society organisations, encompassing any natural person, or any legal person created under national law, Union law or international law, which has legal personality and which may, acting in its own name, exercise rights and be subject to obligations;
Amendment 238 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
In actions under the activity '‘Secure societies'’ within the specific objective '‘Inclusive, innovative and secure societies'’ and the ‘Health, demographic change and well-being’ section of the ‘Societal challenges’ strand, the Commission may make available to Union institutions and bodies or Member States' national authorities any useful information in its possession on results of a participant that has received Union funding.
Amendment 258 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, in the case of European Research Council (ERC) frontier research actions, the SME instrument, programme co-fund actions and in justified cases provided for in the work programme or work plan, such as when geographical and cultural aspects of research conducted in the field of social sciences and the humanities are of particular interest to a given Member State or associated country and not others, the minimum condition shall be the participation of one legal entity established in a Member State or associated country.
Amendment 297 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall systematically carry out ethics reviews for proposals raising ethical issues. This review shall verify the respect of ethical principles and EU legislation and, in the case of research carried out outside the Union, tshatll verify whether the same research would have been allowed in a Member State.
Amendment 338 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission or the relevant funding body shall be responsible for the examination of this request. This examination shall only cover the procedural aspects of the evaluation, and notwhere appropriate, and in accordance with the previous paragraph, the merit of the proposal.
Amendment 340 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. An evaluation review committee composed of Commission staff or of the relevant funding body staff shall provide an opinion on the procedural aspects of the evaluation process. It shall be chaired by an official of the Commission or of the relevant funding body, from a department other than the one responsible for the call for proposals; the committee shall select an independent expert from the database referred to in Article 37 of this regulation; the expert shall give an opinion on whether to examine the proposal under consideration on its merits, the final decision shall, however, be taken by the committee Chair. The committee may recommend one of the following:
Amendment 597 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 37 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Independent experts shall be identified and selected on the basis of calls for applications from individuals and calls addressed to relevant organisations such as national research agencies, research institutions, universities, standardisation organisations or enterprises with a view to establishing a database of candidates.
Amendment 600 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 37 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
The Commission or the relevant funding body may, ifn deemed appropriate and in duly justified casesuly justified cases and with due account for the specific nature of the subject at hand, select any individualexpert with the appropriate skills from outside the database.
Amendment 604 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4
Article 37 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4
Appropriate measures shall be taken to seek gender balance and geographical diversity when appointing independent experts, also to ensure that no specific interest group is overrepresented, which could compromise the impartiality of the decision-making process.
Amendment 614 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 3
Article 37 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission or the relevant funding body shall take all necessary steps to ensure that the expert is not faced with a conflict of interests in relation to the matter on which the expert is required to provide an opinion; one way of eliminating this risk would be to publish a full statement of professional activities and financial interests.
Amendment 655 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 40 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
With regard to dissemination through research publications, open access shall apply under the terms and conditions laid down in the grant agreement. This arrangement shall be automatic, with a view to ensuring free online public access to EU-funded research publications as soon as possible or, at all events, within six months of their appearing in a scientific journal. Any costs incurred in providing such access shall be covered by EU funds. With regard to dissemination of other results, including research data, the grant agreement may lay down the terms and conditions under which open access to such results shall be provided, in particular in ERC frontier research or in other appropriate areas, for example in cases where there are overriding reasons in the public interest, the results of research in the field of public health shall be made freely available.
Amendment 673 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 40 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Access to patent applications, standards, publications or any other means of dissemination, including electronic format, relating to the results of the related research shall be ensured for people with disabilities on the same terms as for any other citizen.
Amendment 735 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1
Article 47 – paragraph 1
1. In the case of actions involving security- related activities and activities which are justified on public health grounds, the grant agreement may lay down specific provisions, in particular on changes to the consortium's composition, classified information, exploitation, dissemination, transfers and licences of results.
Amendment 739 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 3
Article 47 – paragraph 3
3. In the case of ERC frontier research actions or actions relating to a societal challenge as part of the ‘health, demographic change and well-being’ section of the Societal challenges strand, the grant agreement may lay down specific provisions, in particular on access rights, portability and dissemination, relating to participants, researchers and any party concerned by the action.
Amendment 230 #
2011/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Amendment 262 #
2011/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 8 a (new) Agency control of offshore safety 1. The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) or a new appropriately established Agency, hereafter "the Agency", shall provide the Commission and Member States with technical and scientific assistance in order to ensure risk minimisation and proper application of Community legislation in the field of offshore oil and gas safety. 2. The Agency shall ensure that Member States are fully compliant with all provisions of this Regulation, through measures including audits of competent authorities and assessments of national arrangements for authorisation processes and emergency response. 3. The Agency shall promote high safety standards and best practice for offshore oil and gas activities internationally, though appropriate regional and global fora.
Amendment 280 #
2011/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. The Major Hazard Report for a production installation shall contain the details specified in Annex II, parts 2 and 5 and show evidence that the views of worker's representatives have been taken into account.
Amendment 287 #
2011/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The Major Hazard report for a non- production installation shall contain the details specified in Annex II, parts 3 and 5 and show evidence that the views of worker's representatives have been taken into account.
Amendment 340 #
2011/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. The Commission shall draw up and regularly update a list of organizations recognized as independent third party verifiers for production installations in accordance with Article 35.
Amendment 424 #
2011/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 (new)
5a. The operator shall make the internal emergency response plans publically available, including the results of effectiveness test of response capacities.
Amendment 126 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) Energy efficiency is a key instrument for attaining a sustainable energy future and reducing future need to invest in infrastructure.
Amendment 165 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The establishment of a single competent authority at national level integrating or coordinating all permit granting procedures (‘one-stop shop’) should reduce complexity, increase efficiency and transparency and help enhance cooperation among Member States.
Amendment 179 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) The European Energy Programme for Recovery (EEPR) has demonstrated the added value of leveraging private funding through significant Union financial aid to allow implementation of projects of European significance. The European Council of 4 February 2011 recognised that some energy infrastructure projects may require limited public finance to leverage private funding. In the light of the economic and financial crisis and budgetary constraints, targeted support, through grants and financial instruments together with a stable and predictable regulatory framework, should be developed under the next multi- annual financial framework, which will attract new investors into the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas, while keeping the budgetary contribution of the Union to a minimum.
Amendment 205 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b a (new)
(ba) Operators or investors other than transmission system operators and distribution system operators will develop projects of common interest under the provisions of this Regulation provided they fulfil with the unbundling requirements set out in Article 9 of Directive 2009/72/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning common rules for the internal market in electricity and repealing Directive 2003/54/EC
Amendment 211 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall establish a Union-wide list of projects of common interest. The list shall be reviewed and updated as necessary every two years. The first list shall be adopted in line with the Union-wide ten-year network development plan. The objective is to adopt a first list by 31 July 2013 at the latest.
Amendment 265 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point – a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point – a (new)
(-a) the project is in line with the Union's energy and climate goals as affirmed inter alia by European Council conclusions;
Amendment 419 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) when the project is not carried out within the proposed and permitted timescale;
Amendment 423 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Projects, which are withdrawn from the Union-wide list, lose all rights and obligations arising from this Regulation for projects of common interest. This article shall be without prejudice to any Union financing paid to the project prior to the withdrawal decision, which may, if necessary, be subject to review.
Amendment 429 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) propose suppression of the list of projects of common interest;
Amendment 433 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Projects of common interest shall be allocated the status of the highest national significance possible and be treated as such in permit granting procedures, where and in the manner such treatment is provided for in national legislation applicable to the corresponding type of energy infrastructure.
Amendment 478 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The duration of the permit granting process shall consist of two phases and shall not exceed a period of threewo years:
Amendment 481 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
a) the pre-application procedure, covering the period between the start of the permit granting process and the acceptance of the submitted application file by the competent authority, shall not exceed two yeareighteen months.
Amendment 487 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
b) The statutory permit granting procedure, covering the period from the acceptance of the submitted application file until the competent authority takes a comprehensive decision, shall not exceed one yearsix months. Member States may set an earlier date for the time-limit if considered appropriate.
Amendment 506 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Within one month of the entry into force of this Regulation, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall submit to the Agency and the Commission their respective methodology, including on network and market modelling, for a harmonised energy system-wide cost- benefit analysis at Union-wide level for projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1(a) to (d) and 2 of Annex II. The methodology shall be elaborated in line with the principles laid down in Annex V. The draft methodology shall be made public and subject to consultation in accordance with standard Union procedures
Amendment 537 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. A benchmarking of investment costs of TSOs will be developed in order to find references and best practises that could guarantee that costs will be incurred in an efficient way. When there are significant unjustified differences regarding costs, a tender could be launched by the Commission to ensure the infrastructure is built in the most efficient costs.
Amendment 623 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) regularly updated information on the work of the Groups established pursuant to Article 3(2) including the documents and analyses presented for consideration in the Groups while excluding any commercial secrets contained therein;
Amendment 633 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – point 2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part 1 – point 2 – paragraph 1
(2) North-South electricity interconnections in Central Western and South Western Europe (‘NSI West Electricity’): interconnections between Member States of the region and with Mediterranean third countries, notably to integrate electricity from renewable energy sources.
Amendment 637 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – point 2 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part 1 – point 2 – paragraph 2
Member States concerned: Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Malta, Portugal, Spain, the United Kingdom;. South-West Electricity Sub-corridor (SWE Sub-corridor):
Amendment 640 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – point a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – point a (new)
(a) South-West Sub-corridor (Portugal, Spain and France): increase in interconnection capacity to foster market integration and make full use of renewable energy sources including those being potentially imported from Africa, and
Amendment 641 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – point b (new)
Annex I – part 1 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – point b (new)
(b) Central-West Sub-corridor (Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Ireland, Great Britain)
Amendment 653 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 5 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part 2 – point 5 – paragraph 2
Member States concerned: Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, the United Kingdom;Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway. Sub-corridors concerned:
Amendment 654 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 5 – paragraph 2 – point a (new)
Annex I – part 2 – point 5 – paragraph 2 – point a (new)
(a) South corridor (Portugal, Spain and France): increase in interconnection capacity, make full use of possible alternative external supplies, including from Africa, and optimise the existing infrastructure, notably existing liquefied natural gas(LNG) plants and storage facilities;
Amendment 655 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 5 – paragraph 2 – point 6 (new)
Annex I – part 2 – point 5 – paragraph 2 – point 6 (new)
(b) North-West corridor (Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Ireland, Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Luxembourg and Norway(observer));
Amendment 716 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – part 1 – point 1 a (new)
Annex III – part 1 – point 1 a (new)
(1a) Sub-regional groups in accordance with the sub-categories of corridors defined under point 5 of Annex I shall be established. Each sub-regional group shall be subject to the already existing Regional Initiatives in electricity and gas.
Amendment 755 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point a
Annex IV – point 1 – point a
(a) for electricity transmission, the project changes the grid transfer capacity at the bordershould have an installed generating capacity of that Member State with one or several other Member States or at any other relevant cross-section of the same transmission corridor by at least 500 Megawatt compared to the situation without commissioning of the projectleast 250 MW and a minimum average annual production of 400 GWh, on the basis of the proposed management of the plant, which will be verified during its first three years of operation;
Amendment 777 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 a (new)
Annex IV – point 2 a (new)
(2a) encourage the suppression of existing energy islands
Amendment 781 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – point d
Annex IV – point 3 – point d
(d) Sustainability shall be measured as the contribution of a project to reduce emissions, in conformity to the 2020 targets and 2050 low carbon roadmap, and to support the back-up of renewable electricity generation or power- to-gas and biogas transportation, taking into account expected changes in climatic conditions.
Amendment 786 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 4 – point a
Annex IV – point 4 – point a
(a) Level of sustainability: This criterion shall be measured by assessing the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and conformity to the 2020 targets and 2050 low carbon roadmap, and the environmental impact of electricity grid infrastructure;
Amendment 792 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 1 – introductory part
Annex V – point 1 – introductory part
(1) The methodology shall be based on a common input data set representing the Union’s electricity and gas systems in the years n+5, n+10, n+15, n+20, n+30 and n+20,40 where n is the year in which the analysis is performed. This data set shall comprise at least:
Amendment 828 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 12
Annex V – point 12
(12) Transmission and distribution system operators shall exchange the information necessary for the elaboration of the methodology, including the relevant network and market modelling. Any transmission or distribution system operator collecting information on behalf of other transmission or distribution system operators shall give back to the participating transmission and distribution system operators the results of the collection of data. For the common electricity and gas market and network model set out in paragraph 8 of Article 12, the input data set referred to in point 1 shall cover the years n+10, n+20, n+30 and n+340 and the model shall allow for a full assessment of economic, social and environmental impacts, notably including external costs such as those related to greenhouse gas and conventional air pollutant emissions or security of supply.
Amendment 831 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 1 a (new)
Annex VI – point 1 a (new)
(1a) The manual should be straightforward and not add to the existing legislation in the field.
Amendment 16 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. Support under this measure shall be limited to the maximum support rates laid down in Annex I. These maximum rates may be increased for young farmers, collective investments and integrated projects involving support under more than one measure, investments in areas facing significant natural or other constraints as referred to in Article 33(3), areas forming part of the Natura 2000 network and operations supported in the framework of the EIP for agricultural productivity and sustainability in accordance with the support rates laid down in Annex I. However, the maximum combined support rate may not exceed 90%.
Amendment 17 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Member States shall submit to the Commission a list of the tree and shrub species that they consider appropriate for their weather conditions.
Amendment 18 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. Support under Article 22(1)(b) shall be granted to private landowners, tenants, municipalities and their associations and shall cover the costs of establishment or conversion and an annual premium per hectare to cover the costs of maintenance for a maxinimum period of threen years.
Amendment 19 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. "Agro-forestry systems" shall means land use systems in which trees are grown in combination with extensive agriculture on the same landspecifically combine woodland with crop cultivation and/or livestock farming on the same land. The trees may be scattered, interspersed on the plot in groups (agro-forestry crops and forest-pasture systems) or at the edges of plots (windbreaks, hedgerows and boundaries). The maximum and minimum number of trees to be planted and/or maintained per hectare shall be determined by the Member States taking account of local pedo-climatic conditions, forestrytree species and the need to ensure agricultural or livestock grazing use of the land.
Amendment 20 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Article 24 – paragraph 3
3. Support for new planting on agricultural land and for the establishment and maintenance of agro- forestry practices, including forest- pasture systems, shall be limited to the maximum support rate laid down in Annex I.
Amendment 21 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 2
2. Agri-environment-climate payments shall be granted to farmers, groups of farmers or groups of farmers and other land-managers who undertake, on a voluntary basis, to carry out operations consisting of one or more agri- environment-climate commitments on agricultural land. Where duly justified to achieve environmental objectives, agri- environment-climate payments may be granted to other land-managers or groups of other land-managers.
Amendment 23 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) areas, other than mountain areas, facing significant natural or demographic constraints; and
Amendment 24 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 33 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Areas facing demographic constraints, defined by very low population density, may also be classified as areas other than mountain areas.
Amendment 26 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point c
c) an income stabilisation tool, in the form of financial contributions to mutual funds or financial contributions paid directly to farmers to pay premiums for agricultural insurance, providing compensation to farmers who experience a severe drop in their income.
Amendment 2076 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
ANNEX I – Article 18(3)
ANNEX I – Article 18(3)
Amendment 9 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3
Article 21 – paragraph 3
3. When drawing up their strategies, Member States shall draw up a list of products of the fruit and vegetables, processed fruit and vegetables, and bananas sectors that will be eligible under their respective schemes. This list, however, shall not include products excluded by the measures adopted by the Commission by means of delegated acts pursuant to point (a) of Article 22(2). Member States shall choose their products on the basis of objective criteria which may include seasonality, availability of produce or environmental concerns. In this connection, Member States may give preference to products originating in theproducts must be produced exclusively in the European Union.
Amendment 10 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. Union aid shall be granted for supplying to children in educational establishments certain products of the milk and milk products sector. produced in the European Union.
Amendment 11 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) environmental measures and methods of production respecting the environment, including organic farming and integrated production;
Amendment 12 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) agricultural research;
Amendment 13 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1
Article 55 – paragraph 1
Without prejudice to any other provisions applicable to agricultural products, as well as the provisions adopted in the veterinary, phytosanitary and food sectors to ensure that products comply with hygiene and health standards and to protect animal, plant and human health, this Section lays down the rules concerning the general marketing standard and marketing standards by sector and/or product for agricultural products. These standards shall apply with equal intensity and rigour to products from third countries.
Amendment 14 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 123 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 123 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, determine the products of the cereals, rice, sugar, fruit and vegetables, processed fruit and vegetables, beef and veal, milk and milk products, pig meat, sheep meat and goat meat, eggs, poultry and bananas sectors, as well as of grape juice and grape must,agricultural products to which, when imported subject to the rate of duty laid down in the Common Customs Tariff, an additional import duty shall apply in order to prevent or counteract adverse effects on the Union market which may result from those imports, if:
Amendment 16 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 144 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 144 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
In particular, Article 101(1) of the Treaty shall not apply to agreements, decisions and practices of farmers, farmers' associations, or associations of such associations, or producer organisations recognised under Article 106 of this Regulation, or associations of producer organisations recognised under Article 107 of this Regulation, which concern the production or sale of agricultural products or the use of joint facilities for the storage, treatment or processing of agricultural products, and under which there is no obligation to charge identical prices, unless competition is thereby excluded or the objectives of Article 39 of the Treaty are jeopardised. Article 101(1) of the Treaty shall also not apply to agreements, decisions and practices whose purpose is to establish reference figures aimed at covering producer costs.
Amendment 10 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The distribution of direct income support among farmers is characterised by the allocation of disproportionate amounts of payments to a rather small number of large beneficiaries. Due to economies of size, larger beneficiaries do not require the same level of unitary support for the objective of income support to be efficiently achieved. Moreover, the potential to adapt makes it easier for larger beneficiaries to operate with lower levels of unitary support. It is therefore fair to introduce a system for large beneficiaries where the support level is gradually reduced and ultimately capped to improve the distribution of payments between farmers. Such system should however take into account salaried labour intensity to avoid disproportionate effects on large farms with high employment numbers. Those maximum levels should not apply to payments granted to agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment since the beneficial objectives they pursue could be diminished as a result. In order to make capping effective, Member States should establish some criteria in order to avoid abusive operations by farmers seeking to evade its effects. The proceeds of the reduction and capping of payments to large beneficiaries should remain in the Member States where they were generated and should be used for financing projects with a significant contribution to research and innovation under Regulation (EU) No […] of the European Parliament and of the Council of….on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD)15[RDR].
Amendment 14 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
e) "agricultural area" means any area taken up by arable land, permanent grassland or, permanent crops; or combinations thereof in an agro-forestry system.
Amendment 15 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point h
h) "permanent grassland" means land used to grow grasses or other herbaceous forage naturally (self-seeded) or through cultivation (sown) and that has not been included in the crop rotation of the holding for five years or longer; it may include otherwoody species suitable for grazing provided that the grasses and other herbaceous forageprovided that grazing remains the predominant; activity.
Amendment 16 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
ha) "Agro-forestry systems" means land use systems which specifically combine woodland with crop cultivation and/or livestock farming on the same land. The trees may be scattered, interspersed on the plot in groups (agro-forestry crops and forest-pasture systems) or at the edges of plots (windbreaks, hedgerows and boundaries);
Amendment 20 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
a) the annual amount of direct paymeneipts from the sale of agricultural products is less than 5 20% of the total receipts they obtained from non-agricultural activities in the most recent fiscal year; or
Amendment 25 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Before 1 August 2013, Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the United-Kingdom may decide to make available as direct payments under this Regulation up to 510 % of the amount allocated to support for measures under rural development programming financed under the EAFRD in the period 2015-2020 as specified under Regulation (EU) No […] [RDR]. As a result, the corresponding amount shall no longer be available for support measures under rural development programming.
Amendment 26 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. Farmers who, in 20110, activated at least one payment entitlement under the single payment scheme or claimed support under the single area payment scheme, both in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 73/2009, shall receive payment entitlements the first year of application of the basic payment scheme provided they are entitled to be granted direct payments in accordance with Article 9.
Amendment 27 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, farmers shall receive payment entitlements the first year of application of the basic payment scheme, provided they are entitled to be granted direct payments in accordance with Article 9 and that in 20110:
Amendment 28 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
a) any agricultural area of the holding that is used for an agricultural or livestock activity or, where the area is used as well for non- agricultural activities, predominantly used for agricultural activities; or
Amendment 29 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 30 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point a
a) to have three different crops on their arable land where the arable land of the farmer covers more than 3 hectares and is not entirely used for grass production (sown or natural) or permanent crops, entirely left fallow or entirely cultivated with crops under water for a significant part of the year;
Amendment 31 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point b
b) to maintain existing permanent grassland on their holdingpasture on their holding, with the obligation for farmers to document the number of animals that use their pastures and the grazing period; and
Amendment 32 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. Farmers shall ensure that at least 7 % of their eligible hectares as defined in Article 25(2), excluding areas under permanent grassland or permanent crops, is ecological focus area such as land left fallow, terraces, landscape features, buffer strips and afforested areas as referred to in article 25(2)(b)(ii).
Amendment 33 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 1
1. In order to finance the payment referred to in this Chapter, Member States shall use 320 % of the annual national ceiling set out in Annex II, increasing gradually to reach 30% in 2020.
Amendment 36 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 1
1. Member States may grant a payment to farmers entitled to a payment under the basic payment scheme referred to in Chapter 1 and whose holdings are fully or partly situated in areas with natural constraints designated by Member States , these being understood as all agricultural areas that have some capping accordance with Article 33(1) of Regulation (EU) No […] [RDR]s they are included in an environmentally protected area with production constraints.
Amendment 38 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, Member States may decide to use up to 120 % of the annual national ceiling set out in Annex II provided that:
Amendment 163 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) The Commission’s Communication on “Energy infrastructure priorities for 2020 and beyond – A Blueprint for an integrated European energy network” underlines the need to adapt EU power capacity to the multitude of applications and technologies relying on electricity as an energy source as well as to maintain the system's security. Demand side resources, applications and technologies have the potential to lead to massive carbon reductions and address the integration of renewable energy into energy networks. Member States shall therefore encourage participation of demand side resources applications and technologies, such as demand response, into energy markets.
Amendment 182 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The rate of building renovation needs to be increased, as the existing building stock represents the single biggest potential sector for energy savings. Moreover, buildings are crucial to achieving the EU objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80-95% by 2050 compared to 1990. To ensure this happens, the Directive must keep its long-term view and set up national plans to cut energy consumption drastically in both public and private buildings by 2050. Buildings owned or occupied by public bodies account for a considerable share of the building stock and have high visibility in public life. It is therefore appropriate to set an annual rate of renovationand a long-term rate for improving the energy behaviour of all buildings owned or occupied by public bodies to upgrade their energy performance. This renovation rate should be without prejudice to the obligations with regard to nearly- zero energy buildings set in Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 on the energy performance of buildings. The obligation to renovate public buildings complements the provisions of that Directive, which requires Member States to ensure that when existing buildings undergo major renovation their energy performance is upgraded so that they meet minimum energy performance requirements.
Amendment 205 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) Bearing in mind that buildings account for 40% of final energy use in the EU and 36% of CO2 emissions, and that a target of a 90% drop in emissions in the construction sector has been set in the road map for moving to a low carbon economy in 2050, this target will only be achieved if the EU applies ambitious measures to building stock as a whole, this being a crucial part of its energy infrastructure. For this reason, following the public sector’s exemplary conduct in renovation of buildings, Member States should also take a long-term view and, while upholding the principle of subsidiarity and cost-effectiveness, draw up road maps for the renovation of commercial and private buildings.
Amendment 317 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
This Directive establishes a common framework for the promotion of energy efficiency within the Union in order to ensure the achievement of the Union's target of at least 20% primary energy savings by 2020 compared to 2007 and to pave the way for further energy efficiency improvements beyond that date.
Amendment 351 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
2 b. "energy savings’: an amount of saved energy determined by measuring and/or estimating consumption by the final customer before and after implementation of one or more improvement measures, whilst ensuring normalisation for external conditions that affect energy consumption;
Amendment 369 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
4a. 'Deep renovation' means the comprehensive energy reform of a building or group of buildings to improve their energy efficiency by at least 75% compared to pre-renovation levels;
Amendment 433 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member States shall set a national energy efficiency target expressed as an absolute level of primary energy consumption in 2020. When setting these targets, they shall take into accountensure that its national absolute level of primary energy consumption in 2020 is at least below its target as set out in Annex -1. Such mandatory national targets are consistent with the Union’s target of at least 20 % energy savings, the measures provided for in this Directive, the measures adopted to reach the national energy saving targets adopted pursuant to Article 4(1) of Directive 2006/32/EC and other measures to promote energy efficiency within Member States and at Union level referred to in Article 1 which limit EU primary energy consumption to maximum 1353,50 Mtoe in 2020, representing 80% of the energy consumption in 2007.
Amendment 461 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. By 30 June 2014, the Commission shall assess whether the Union is likely to achieve its target of 20 % primary energy savings by 2020, requiring a reduction of EU primary energy consumption of 368 Mtoe in 2020, taking into account the sum of the national targets referred to in paragraph 1 and the evaluation referred to in Article 19(4)Member States shall introduce measures to ensure that their primary energy consumption equals or is below an annual linear trajectory to the 2020 target in Annex -1.
Amendment 485 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Amendment 678 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall set up an energy efficiency obligation scheme with a view to achieving its long term energy efficiency potential. This scheme shall ensure that either all energy distributors or all retail energy sales companies operating on the Member State's territory achieve cumulative annual end-use energy savings equal to 1.5% of their energy sales, by volume, in the previous year in that Member State excluding energy used in transport. The target shall be at least equal to an accumulation of savings of 1.5% per year for the year in question and each of the preceding years. This amount of energy savings shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers.
Amendment 727 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States shall ensure that at least 40% of the amount of energy savings required from each obligated party is the result of deep renovations of the existing building stock.
Amendment 847 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall develop programmes to encourage households and small and medium-sized enterprises to undergo energy audits. Such programmes shall include incentive and financial schemes to ensure the implementation of highly cost-effective recommendations from the energy audits, in line with the applicable state aid rules
Amendment 1355 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall ensure the removal of those incentives in transmission and distribution tariffs that unnecessarily increase the volume of distributed or transmitted energy. In particular, transmission and distribution tariffs shall be designed to reward network operators for improved efficiency in infrastructure design and operation, while removing incentives for increased throughput volumes, and while continuing to provide appropriate price signals and energy savings incentives to final customers. In this respect, in accordance with Article 3(2) of Directive 2009/72/EC and Article 3(2) of Directive 2009/73/EC, Member States may impose public service obligations relating to energy efficiency on undertakings operating in the electricity and gas sectors.
Amendment 1471 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States, together with all operators and regional and local authorities, shall develop appropriate vocational training programmes and promote the dissemination of innovative technologies in order to optimise energy efficiency potential. Citizens should also be properly informed about the benefits arising from measures to increase energy efficiency.
Amendment 1499 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. By 30 April each year, Member States shall report on the progress achieved towards their binding national energy efficiency targets, in accordance with Annex XIV(1).
Amendment 1504 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
By 30 April 2014, and every three years thereafter, Member State shall submit supplementary reports with information on national energy efficiency policies, action plans, programmes and measures implemented or planned at national, regional and local level to improve energy efficiency in view of achieving the national energy efficiency targets referred to in Article 3(1). The reports shall be complemented with updated estimates of expected overall primary energy consumption in 2020, as well as estimated levels of primary energy consumption in the sectors indicated in Annex XIV(1). The reports shall indicate whether the Member State's improvement in energy efficiency is in line with the trajectory set by the Member State under Article 3.2.
Amendment 1514 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 4
Article 19 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall evaluate the annual reports and supplementary reports and assess the extent to which Member States have made progress towards the achievement of the national energy efficiency targets required by Article 3(1) and towards the implementation of this Directive. The Commission shall send its assessment to the European Parliament and the Council. Based on its assessment of the reports the Commission may issue recommendations to Member States. If a Member State is out of line with the trajectory set under Article 3.2 then the Commission shall require that Member State to propose measures to get back on track within a reasonable timescale.
Amendment 1542 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 8 – introductory part
Article 19 – paragraph 8 – introductory part
8. By 30 June 20186, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of Article 6. That report shall be followed, if appropriate, by a legislative proposal for one or more of the following purposes:
Amendment 1545 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 9
Article 19 – paragraph 9
9. By 30 June 20186, the Commission shall assess the progress made by Member States in removing the regulatory and non- regulatory barriers referred to in Article 15(1); this assessment shall be followed, if appropriate, by a legislative proposal.
Amendment 1557 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex -I (new)
Annex -I (new)
ANNEX -I Member State 2007 primary energy 2020 primary energy consumption consumption Belgium 50.2 40.2 Bulgaria 19.3 15.4 Czech Republic 43.6 34.9 Denmark 20.2 16.2 Germany 314.9 251.9 Estonia 5.9 4.7 Ireland 15.8 12.6 Greece 32.6 26.1 Spain 138.9 111.1 France 254.8 203.8 Italy 173.3 138.6 Cyprus 2.7 2.2 Latvia 4.7 3.8 Lithuania 7.8 6.2 Luxembourg 4.6 3.7 Hungary 24.7 19.8 Malta 0.9 0.7 Netherlands 70.3 56.2 Austria 32.0 25.6 Poland 93.1 74.5 Portugal 23.8 19.0 Romania 37.5 30.0 Slovenia 7.0 5.6 Slovak Republic 16.8 13.4 Finland 36.2 29.0 Sweden 48.1 38.5 United Kingdom 212.2 169.8 EU 1691.9 1353.5
Amendment 20 #
2010/2139(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Is convinced that the housing sector can contribute to boost regional development by the consolidation of economic activities based on technological innovation in the field of energy and urban rehabilitation and by strengthening social cohesion in the concerned area, calls on the Commission to launch by June 2011 a European Building Initiative to support and deliver a EU zero energy built environment by 2050;
Amendment 22 #
2010/2139(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Stresses that EU funds for buildings rehabilitation should only be delivered to projects supporting deep renovations that imply a reduction of the energy demand of between 50% and 90% over pre- renovation performance depending on the condition of the building, so that by 2050, the stock of existing buildings will be improved by an average of at least 80% over existing levels of performance;
Amendment 37 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas mandatory targets have been shown in the case of other priority areas such as renewable energy and air quality to provide the drive, ownership and focus at EU and national level that are needed to ensure sufficient ambition in specific policies and dedication to their implementation,
Amendment 67 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to present an evaluation of the result of the efforts made by Member States and the Commission; considers that, if the evaluation reveals unsatisfactory implementation of the strategy and the EU is therefore projected not to reach its 2020 target, the EEAP should include a commitment by the Commission to propose further EUby the end of the year an EEAP accompanied by a proper impact assessment, including measures such as binding energy efficiency targets for the Member States which are fair, measurable and take into account their relative starting positions and national circumstances; stresses that the method should be based on absolute reductions in energy consumption to ensure transparency;
Amendment 82 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls for the EU to adopt a mandatory target to reduce primary energy consumption by at least 20% by 2020, as defined relative to a fixed baseline from 2010 so as to provide a stable goal, simplify measurement, and give the clear political signal needed to boost investment in a green economy;
Amendment 111 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Following the entry into force of the revised Energy Labelling Directive, asks the Commission in a few years" time to assess the impact ofto assess, before the 2014, date mentioned in the Directive, the impact of the new energy labelling layout, and the mandatory reference to the energy- label scheme in advertisements, on consumers" behaviour’;
Amendment 124 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Notes that negawatts are the largest and cheapest new source of energy supply available to us, and that this should be reflected in energy infrastructure policy: investment in measures to achieve reductions in energy use should be prioritised over expenditure on additional power generation capacity;
Amendment 170 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to assess the potential for efficiency in public buildings and propose a mandatory target for the reduction of the energy consumponsidering that existing buildings account for most of the European building stock and adequate measures to reduce their energy consumption are still missing, calls on the Commission and the Member States to design and implement cost-effective, practicable and reasonable national programmes to support deep renovations where the energy demand will be reduced by between 50% and 90% over pre-renovation performance (depending on the condition of publicthe buildings in the Member State). This can be achieved in the short term through the forthcoming revision of the ESD and the 2011 National Energy Efficiency Action Plans;
Amendment 190 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Is convinced that it is key for achieving the energy savings target that public authorities lead the way; acknowledges on the other hand that existing budgetary restrictionsStresses that public buildings should play an exemplary role; therefore, asks that public authorities go well beyond the requirements set in the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, in particular atby regional and local level often limit the capability of public entities to invest up front; calls on the Commission and the Member States to find innovative solutions to address this problemnovating all their existing stock to a level comparable to passive house standard;
Amendment 194 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Commission to establish a uniform and high quality system of Energy Performance Certificates based on investment grade audits. This system shall provide guidelines for Member States to ensure the quality of the energy efficiency improvement measures undertaken;
Amendment 207 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the Commission to increase its efforts to enhance education and training throughout the entire building value chain, especially in SMEs, thus creating green local jobs while facilitating ambitious energy efficiency implementation. This is especially important for making deep renovations more cost-effective and for meeting requirements for the “nearly zero energy buildings” as stated in the EPBD;
Amendment 245 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Notes that public authorities spend approximately 2 trillion Euros annually, equivalent to some 17% of the EU’s GDP, on goods and services; therefore energy savings and efficiency must be introduced as clear criteria in public procurement technical specifications; calls on the Commission to propose minimum energy efficiency requirements for the procurement of energy using products by the public sector. These thresholds should be linked to the Energy Label and require public procurers to exclusively purchase the most energy efficient products on the market;
Amendment 342 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Calls on the Commission to submit proposals on how to establish mandatory Member State Energy efficiency Funds, permitting through Green Banks connected to these funds, such financial instruments as revolving funds to support complementary energy efficiency measures which support (e.g. risk sharing and default guarantees) existing and successfully national schemes and distribution channels, including pay-as- you-save asset-based mortgages and which encourages the setting-up and improvement of energy efficiency financing schemes in Member States, such as Energy Performance Contracting, Third party Financing Contracts and other shared savings contracts. This can be done through a revision of the ESD;
Amendment 368 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. In the light of the expected revision of the Structural and Cohesion Policy and of the EU Financial Perspective, calls for the introduction of climate and energy saving proofing of all EU funds, so as to ensure that energy saving will be automatically integrated within the conditionality for granting EU funds;
Amendment 26 #
2010/0273(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The revocation of IP addresses or domain names are examples of system interference and may be considered as criminal offences as defined in Article 4 of this Directive.
Amendment 17 #
2009/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that care should be taken to avoid the risk of fundamental European values being jeopardised by the participation of countries whose values differ greatly from those of Europe; underlines that the values on which the Union is founded, as expressed in Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union are core values and end goals of the European Union; calls on the European Commission and the Member States therefore to ensure that all activities related to internet governance comply with these values and goals;
Amendment 24 #
2009/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines that governments should desist from imposing restrictions on internet access by way of censorship, filtering, monitoring or otherwise, and from requiring private entities to do so; insists on safeguarding an open Internet, where users are able to access and distribute information or run applications and services of their choice as provided for by the reformed electronic communications regulatory framework;
Amendment 34 #
2009/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – point v a (new)
Paragraph 8 – point v a (new)
(va) protect the integrity of the global internet and freedom of communication by avoiding any regional measures, such as revocation of IP addresses or domain names in third countries;
Amendment 36 #
2009/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the internet governance aspects of the Spanish Presidency’s ‘Granada Strategy’, its initiative of drawing up a European Charter of Internet Users’ Rights and its promotion of internet access as a fifth European fundamental freedomand the provisions of Parliament's report "on a new Digital Agenda for Europe: 2015.eu" of drawing up a European Charter of Citizens' and consumer' rights in the digital environment and developing a "Fifth Freedom" that enables the free circulation of content and knowledge;
Amendment 43 #
2009/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Recommends in addition that the Commission and Member States work towards enhanced security and stability of the internet through measures aimed at increasing network and system diversity through the application of competition law, EU standards and procurement policy, as well as by: (i) supporting ICANN's work on security and stability of the domain name system, (ii) supporting work in international fora such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the United Nations and the Council of Europe on improved legislative frameworks and national coordination, and (iii) considering the introduction of appropriate liability for providers of operating systems and of security- and privacy-sensitive applications such as web browsers in case of serious security flaws.
Amendment 51 #
2009/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that the European Network and Information Society Agency (ENISA) can play an important part with respect to security aspects and welcomes the Commission’s forthcoming proposal for modernising ENISA, while underlining the need to strengthen the effectiveness of ENISA among other things by a significant increase of the resources available to it;
Amendment 57 #
2009/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Emphasises that ENISA's support is focussed on Member States with particular needs and recommends that ENISA continues developing forums for sharing of information between Member States and others;
Amendment 59 #
2009/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Supports the continuation and development of the IGF model on a global, regional - including EuroDIG - and national level, creatingby preserving its main characteristics as a non-binding multistakeholder process, remaining an open places for dialogue and exchange of best practices between governments, civil society and the private sector and a new form of participatory democracy;
Amendment 65 #
2009/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Underlines the importance of the GAC in ICANN’s policy-making process and recommends that the effectiveness of the GAC is strengthened among other things through the establishment of a secretariat with adequate support capabilities;
Amendment 68 #
2009/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 – point i
Paragraph 24 – point i
(i) the introduction of an alternative dispute resolution mechanism allowing interested parties effective, neutral, timely and affordable review of ICANN decisions; such a dispute resolution mechanism might be developed for example on the basis of the existing ICANN independent review panel,
Amendment 76 #
2009/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Endorses the Commission’s view that IANA arrangements should include mechanisms for multilateral accountability, and affirms that in future no single government should exercise a dominant influence over IANA which function should instead be subject to progressive internationalisation leading to multilateral oversight;
Amendment 5 #
2009/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the production and use of biofuels, giving preference to the development of 'second-generation' biofuels produced from by-products and agricultural waste or plants that are not used for human consumption, taking account of the negative impact that the production of biofuels has on the environment (indirect change in soil use, loss of biodiversity, etc.) and on food security,
Amendment 10 #
2009/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the production and use of manure and fertilisers, giving preference to the development of organic and natural manure and fertilisers,
Amendment 33 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) The emissions from the sector not participating in the emissions trading scheme (ETS) also have to be reduced by 10% and the latest findings from the European Environment Agency show that transport emissions continue to grow, thereby undermining emission reductions from other sectors.
Amendment 34 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
(1b) The Commission completed a review of the sustainable Development Strategy with a focus on the most pressing problems for sustainable development such as transport, climate change, public health and energy conservation. These problems are all interlinked and can be addressed with energy efficiency measures in transport.
Amendment 35 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Whereas the growth of road traffic and the resulting increase in danger and nuisance present all Member States with road safety and environmental problems of a serious nature.
Amendment 60 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes CO2 emissions performance requirements for new light commercial vehicles. This Regulation sets the average CO2 emissions for new light commercial vehicles at 17560 g CO2/km, by means of improvements in vehicle technology, as measured in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 and its implementing measures, and innovative technologies.
Amendment 75 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. From 2020, this Regulation sets a target of 1350 g CO2/km for the average emissions of new light commercial vehicles registered in the Community.
Amendment 124 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5a For the calendar year commencing 1 January 2014 and each subsequent calendar year, each manufacturer of light commercial vehicles shall ensure that its light commercial vehicles shall be equipped with speed limitation devices for which the maximum speed is set at 100 km/h.
Amendment 197 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
– subject to confirmation of its feasibility on the basis of updated impact assessment results, the modalities for reaching, by the year 2020, a long-term target of 1350 g CO2/km in a cost-effective manner; and
Amendment 133 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Security of gas supply is a task of the natural gas undertakings, Competent Authorities of the Member States, the industrial gas customers, and the Commission within their respective areas of responsibility. It requires a high degree of cooperation between them.
Amendment 171 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Before adopting those Plans the Competent Authorities shall exchange information and consult each other and the Commission to ensure that their Plans and measures are mutually consistent at the appropriate regional level. These consultations shall cover, as a minimum, interconnections, cross-border supplies, rules regarding access to strategic and commercial storage across borders and the physical capacity to transport gas in both directions.
Amendment 202 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
6. Within six months after the notification of the Plans by the Competent Authorities, the Commission shall assess the Plans of all Member States. The Commission shall consult ENTSO-G, ACER, the Gas Coordination Group and other concerned stakeholders, such as large industrial consumers and other economic actors, on those plans. Where the Commission considers that a Plan is not effective to mitigate the risks as identified in the risk assessment or inconsistent with the risk scenarios or the Plans of other Member States, or that it does not comply with the provisions of this Regulation or other provisions of CommunityUnion law, it shall require the revision of the Plan.
Amendment 214 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Preventive Action Plan shall be based on common minimum criteria established by the Commission ensuring a level playing field;
Amendment 347 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) Establish detailed procedures, consistent with the other national plans, to be followed for each crisis level, including the corresponding schemes on information flows;