Activities of Alessandro PANZA related to 2023/0079(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials (debate)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and amending Regulations (EU) 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, 2018/1724 and (EU) 2019/1020
Amendments (13)
Amendment 4 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Access to raw materials is essential for the Union economy and the functioning of the internal market. There is a set of non-energy, non-agricultural raw materials that, due to their high economic importance and their exposure to high supply risk, often caused by a high concentration of supply from a few third countries, are considered critical. Given the key role of many such critical raw materials in realising the green and digital transitions, and in light of their use for defence and space applications, demand will increase exponentially in the coming decades. At the same time, the risk of supply disruptions is increasing against the background of rising geopolitical tensions and resource competition. Furthermore, if not managed properly, increased demand for critical raw materials could lead to negative environmental and social impacts. Considering these trends, it is necessary to take measures to ensure access to a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials, that it also comes through the involvement of regional and local actors and the strengthening of regional supply chains to safeguard the Union's economic resilience and open strategic autonomy.
Amendment 5 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Access to raw materials is essential for the Union economy and the functioning of the internal market. There is a set of non-energy, non-agricultural raw materials that, due to their high economic importance and their exposure to high supply risk, often caused by a high concentration of supply from a few third countries, are considered critical. Given the key role of many such critical raw materials in realising the green and digital transitions, and in light of their use for defence and space applications, demand will increase exponentially in the coming decades. At the same time, the risk of supply disruptions is increasing against the background of rising geopolitical tensions and resource competition. Furthermore, if not managed properly, increased demand for critical raw materials could lead to negative environmental, industrial and social impacts. Considering these trends, it is necessary to take measures to ensure access to a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials to safeguard the Union's economic resilience and open strategic autonomy.
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) In order to reduce complexity and increase efficiency and transparency in permitting process, project promoters of critical raw materials projects should be able to interact with a single national authority, which is responsible for facilitating and coordinating the entire permit granting process and in the case of Strategic Projects shall issue a comprehensive decision within the applicable time limit. To that end, Member States should designate a single national competent authority that should consult regularly with the relevant regional authorities. Where needed in light of a Member State's internal organisation, the tasks of the national competent authority should be able to be delegated to a different authority, subject to the same conditions. To ensure the effective implementation of its responsibilities, Member States should provide their national competent authority, or any authority acting on its behalf, with sufficient personnel and resources.
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55
Recital 55
(55) In order to support the implementation of tasks pertaining to the development of Strategic Projects and their financing, exploration programmes, monitoring capacities or strategic stocks and to advise the Commission appropriately, a European Critical Raw Materials Board should be established. The Board should be composed of Member States and of the Commission, while being able to ensure participation of other parties as observers. To develop the necessary expertise for the implementation of certain tasks, the Board should establish standing sub-groups on financing, exploration, monitoring and strategic stocks, that should act as a network by gathering the different relevant national authorities, economic actors, and, when necessary, consult industry, academia, civil society and other relevant stakeholders. TWhe Board’s advice and opinions should be non-binding and the absence of such an advice or opinion should not prevent the Commission from performing its tasks under this Regulatn performing its tasks under this Regulation, the Commission should take the utmost account of the Board’s advice and opinions.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 64 a (new)
Recital 64 a (new)
(64a) The need to ensure a sustainable and resilient supply of critical raw materials also depends on strengthening supply chains at the European regional level. In order to enhance the stability of supply chains and reduce dependence on external sources, the involvement of regional actors as well is crucial.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 64 b (new)
Recital 64 b (new)
(64b) The importance of transparency in supply chains is recognised by the introduction of measures to ensure adequate clarity and control over the traceability of critical raw materials. In order to ensure social and environmental responsibility of companies operating in this sector and to provide accurate information, digital solutions and advanced technologies are encouraged to monitor and transparently communicate the origin of raw materials, the adopted standards of sustainability and the social and environmental practices developed by suppliers.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 64 c (new)
Recital 64 c (new)
(64c) In view of promoting a progressive resilience and sustainability to supply critical raw materials, it is highly recommended investing in research and development to foster regional diversification of supply sources. Through a collaboration among companies, universities and research centres, sustainable alternatives will be identified and developed, such as the use of recycled materials or the adoption of new technologies to reduce dependence on global sources of supply.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 64 d (new)
Recital 64 d (new)
(64d) The protection of the environment and the health of citizens should be the priority in the selection of projects; thorough environmental assessments are required, taking into consideration territorial peculiarities and fragilities, not least hydro-geological stability, by involving regional actors of the areas involved with a prominent role.
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States after consultation with the social partners, including representative organisations of SMEs, in accordance with uniform criteria determined ad European level by means of a delegated regulation in accordance with Article 36, shall identify key market operators along the critical raw materials value chain established in their territory and shall:
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) increase the collection the quality of the waste processing of waste with high critical raw materials recovery potential and ensure their introduction into the appropriate recycling system, with a view to maximising the availability and quality of recyclable material as an input to critical raw material recycling facilities;, in particular through the adoption of quality standards for the recy cling processes of complex waste streams such as electronic waste.
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 a (new)
Article 28 a (new)
Article28a Socially responsible practices The principle of sustainability set out in Article 5 of this Regulation includes the use of socially responsible practices, which implies respect for human and labour rights in the implementation of the strategic project. Companies benefiting from strategic project status and operating in third countries must ensure that these rights are respected. The companies concerned should provide any evidence or information that may be requested from time to time by the Member State from which they originate, or by the board, to ensure compliance with this obligation is fulfilled.
Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 275 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point i a (new)
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point i a (new)
(ia) requirements ensuring no damage to habitats, wildlife, flora and ecosystems, including not practicing deep-sea tailing placement, especially for the nickel industry.