2018/0332(COD) | [ParlTrack]

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2

(2) In its resolution of 8 February 2018, building on the numerous petitions and demands received from the citizens, by the Committee of Petitions, the European Parliament called on the Commission to conduct an assessment of the summer-time arrangements provided by Directive 2000/84/EC and, if necessary, to come up with a proposal for its revision. That resolution also confirmed that it is essential to maintain a harmonised and co-ordinated approach to time arrangements throughout the Union.

Amendment 10 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)

(4a) Member States that approved the introduction of seasonal time when under dictatorship should alter their legislation.

Amendment 11 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

Amendment 12 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

(5) This Directive should not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ensure that the application of summer-time arrangements by some Member States only does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market, Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions, inter alia, to transport, communications, the labour market, health and other concerned sectors, they should conduct consultations on changing standard time in the whole of their national territory and notify the Commission in due time of their intention to change their standard time and subsequently apply the notified changes. The Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can take all necessary measures. It should also inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information.

Amendment 13 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)

(5 a) With reference to the online public consultation regarding the EU summertime arrangements organised by the European Commission from 4 July 2018 to 16 August 2018, and the vast amounts of petitions received by the Commission on Petitions in the European Parliament referred to in the previous recital, there is a clear preference for a permanent summertime arrangement. In addition, responses from the business sector and stakeholder groups also reflect this willingness and preference for a permanent summertime arrangement.

Amendment 14 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)

(5a) Member States should adjust timetables in each territory to the natural time for their geographical location, to establish a use of time that fits each territory geographically and prevent the time differences that exist in some areas of Europe.

Amendment 15 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6

(6) Therefore, it is necessary to put an end to the harmonisation of the period covered by summer-time arrangements as laid down in Directive 2000/84/EC and to introduce common rules preventing Member States from applying different seasonal time arrangements by changing their standard time more than once during the year and establishing the obligation to notify envisaged changes of the standard time. . For the smooth functioning of the internal market, it is essential that while the existing time zones are retained, all Member States should apply the same time arrangement, which should be the permanent summer-time, in order to avoid a patchwork of time arrangements within the internal market. This Directive aims at contributing in a determined manner to the smooth functioning of the internal market and should, consequently, be based on Article 114 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, as interpreted in accordance with the consistent case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union.

Amendment 16 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) This Directive should apply from ~~1 April~~30 March 201920, so that the last summer- time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 31 March 2019. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 2019, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 2019 in a concerted manner29 March 2020, should be the new standard time in all Member States.

Amendment 17 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) This Directive should apply from 1 April 201920, so that the last summer-time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 3129 March 201920. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on ~~27 Octo~~1 November 201920, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. ~~It is desirable that~~To put that arrangement into practice, Member States must take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 201920 in a concerted ~~manner.~~ and agreed manner, taking into account the time zone currently applying to them.

Amendment 18 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) This Directive should apply from 1 April 2019, so that the last summer-time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 31 March 2019. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 2019, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 2019 in a concerted manner, based on their geographical location and with a view to minimising the difference between solar time and standard time.

Amendment 19 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) This Directive should apply from 1 April 20219, so that the last summer-time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 3128 March 20219. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 2731 October 20219, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 20219 in a concerted manner.

Amendment 2 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

Amendment 20 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8

(8) Implementation of this Directive should be monitored and is subject to the coordination mechanism agreed in advance by Member States under this codecision procedure. The results of this monitoring should be presented by the Commission in a report to the European Parliament and to the Council. That report should be based on the information that is made available to the Commission by the Member States in a timely fashion to allow for the report to be presented at the specified time.

Amendment 21 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 2019, provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 2019. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.deleted

Amendment 22 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 201920, provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on ~~27 Octo~~1 November 201920. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.

Amendment 23 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 20219, provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 2731 October 20219. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.

Amendment 24 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. For the purpose of this Directive 'summer-time period' shall mean, the period of the year during which clocks are put forward by sixty minutes compared with the rest of the year. This shall be the new standard time in all Member States.

Amendment 25 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

Amendment 26 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. Without prejudice to Article 1, if a Member State decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall notify the Commission at least 618 months before the change takes effect. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 618 months before the date of the envisaged change, the Member State shall apply this change.

Amendment 27 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. Without prejudice to Article 1, if a Member State decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall notify the Commission at least 612 months before the change takes effect. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 612 months before the date of the envisaged change, the Member State shall apply this change.

Amendment 28 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1 a. As defined in Article 1, the new standard time period shall apply, in every Member State, at 1:00 a.m, Co-ordinated Universal Time, as of the 30 March 2020.

Amendment 29 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2

~~2. Within 1 month of the notification, the Commission shall inform the other Member States thereof and publish that information in the Official Journal of the European Union.~~deleted

Amendment 3 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

Amendment 30 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Directive by 31 December 20245 at the latest.

Amendment 31 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Directive by 31 December 20246 at the latest.

Amendment 32 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall provide the Commission with the relevant information by 30 April 20245 at the latest.

Amendment 33 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall adopt and publish, by ~~1 April~~30 March 201920 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.

Amendment 34 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall adopt and publish, by 1 April 20219 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.

Amendment 35 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall adopt and publish, by 1 April 201920 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.

Amendment 36 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from ~~1 April~~30 March 201920.

Amendment 37 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from 1 April 201920.

Amendment 38 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from 1 April 20219.

Amendment 39 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from ~~1 April~~30 March 201920.

Amendment 4 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)

(3 a) Several studies have shown, that negative consequences exist related to the bi-annual change of time in various areas, such as health issues with effects on the circadian rhythm ; road safety whereas an increase in the accident rate in the days following the change in time has been observed ; and, administrative burdens and additional costs for many sectors within the economy.

Amendment 40 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from 1 April 20219.

Amendment 41 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from 1 April 201920.

Amendment 5 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

Amendment 6 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) A lively public debate is taking place on summer-time arrangements, a~~nd some~~s seen by the citizens' response through the petitions lodged calling for an end to the bi-annual change in time, and in the online public consultation regarding the EU summertime arrangements organised by the European Commission from 4 July 2018 to 16 August 2018: Member States have already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area~~. Therefore, it is appropri~~ which could impact both the economic and political integration of the Union. Therefore, it is crucial to have a harmonized approach that is coordinated to put an end ~~in a coordinated way to summer-time arrangements~~to bi-annual changes is crucial to the proposed change.

Amendment 7 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

Amendment 8 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

Amendment 9 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)

(4 a) It is crucial to take into consideration the large north-south extension of the European Union meaning that daylight effects of time vary across the European Union. As such we must consider the geographical aspects of time, while retaining the existing time zones.

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2018/12/19 IMCO 84 amendments...

Amendment 15 #

Nicola DANTI, Virginie ROZIÈRE, Sergio GUTIÉRREZ PRIETO, Sergio Gaetano COFFERATI

Proposal for a directive
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The Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection calls on the Committee on Transport and Tourism, as the committee responsible, to propose rejection of the draft directive discontinuing seasonal changes of time and repealing Directive 2000/84/EC (COM (2018) 0639-0408/2018-2018/0332 (COD)).

Amendment 16 #

Proposal for a directive
–

The Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection calls on the Committee on Transport and Tourism, as the committee responsible, to propose rejection of the Commission proposal.

Amendment 17 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 1

(1) Member States chose in the past to introduce summer-time arrangements at national level. It was, therefore, important for the functioning of the internal market that a common date and time for the beginning and end of the summer-time period be fixed throughout the Union. In accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council21 , all Member States currently apply ~~summer-time arrangements from~~biannual seasonal changes to time. Standard time is switched to summer-time on the last Sunday in March and it is applied until the last Sunday in October of the same year, after which Member States return to standard time. _________________ 21 Directive 2000/84/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on summer- time arrangements (OJ L 31, 2.2.2001, p. 21).

Amendment 18 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 a (new)

(1 a) The harmonised adjustment of seasonal time changes has helped Member States to coordinate the simultaneous changing of clocks twice a year. The seasonal changing of clocks from standard time to summer time has helped to eliminate excessively early summer sunrises in eastern Member States and excessively late winter sunrises in western Member States, while the harmonisation of the seasonal changing of clocks has had a positive impact on the functioning of the internal market.

Amendment 19 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 a (new)

(1 a) In parallel to, and independently from the Union summertime arrangements, the territories of the Member States on the European continent are grouped into three different time zones or standard times. The decision on the standard time is as such not affected by the Union summertime rules, or any change thereof.

Amendment 20 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2

(2) Since 2016, the Commission has been promising to deliver a suitable comprehensive analysis, having confirmed at the plenary session of the European Parliament on 27 October 2016 that work on this analysis had already begun. In its resolution of 8 February 2018, the European Parliament ~~called on~~reminded the Commission to conduct an thorough assessment of ~~the summer-time arrangements provided by~~ Directive 2000/84/EC and, if necessary, to come up with a proposal for its revision. That resolution also confirmed that it is essential to maintain a harmonised approach to time arrangements throughout the Union.

Amendment 21 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2

(2) In its resolution of 8 February 2018, the European Parliament called on the Commission to conduct an assessment of the summer-time arrangements provided by Directive 2000/84/EC and, if necessary, to come up with a proposal for its revision. That resolution also confirmed that it is essential to maintain a harmonised approach to time arrangements throughout the Union, and noted that numerous scientific studies have indicated the existence of negative effects to human health.

Amendment 22 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

(3) The Commission has examined available evidence, which points to the importance of having harmonised Union rules in this area to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market ~~and~~, long- termism and predictability, so as avoid, inter alia, disruptions to the scheduling of transport operations and the functioning of information and communication systems, higher costs to cross-border trade, or lower productivity for goods and services. Evidence is not conclusive as to whether the benefits of summer-time arrangements outweigh the inconveniences linked to a biannual change of time.

Amendment 23 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

(3) ~~The Commission has examined available evidence, which points to the importance of having harmonised Union rules in this area to ensure~~Any change of time should not limit the proper functioning of the internal market and avoid, inter alia, disruptions to the scheduling of transport operations and the functioning of information and communication systems, higher costs to cross-border trade, or lower productivity for goods and services. Evidence is not conclusive as to whether the benefits of summer-time arrangements outweigh the inconveniences linked to a biannual change of time.

Amendment 24 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

Amendment 25 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)

(3 a) Numerous studies, however, suggest that the benefits of seasonal time change, such as energy savings, have been overestimated, while the negative impacts, for example, on human biorhythm and health, have been underestimated.

Amendment 26 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) A lively public debate is taking place on summer-time arrangements and some Member States have already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this areaa public consultation conducted by the Commission in summer 2018, 4.6 million citizens, representing 84% of respondents, support the end of the existing summer- time arrangements. Different Member States have previously conducted similar surveys. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area. Several studies have moreover shown that the bi-annual time change has negative health impacts for example adversely affecting the circadian rythm. Studies and unions also indicate the negative effects on the ability to concentrate which is particularly problematic for workers and pupils. Results supporting the idea of energy savings due to the bi-annual time change are, however, not significant. Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated way to summer-time arrangements.

Amendment 27 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) A lively public debate is taking place on summer-time arrangements and some Member States have already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. In the light of these developments, and given the horizontal effects of discontinuing seasonal time change it is necessary to ~~continue~~ safeguard~~ing~~ the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area. Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated way to s~~ummer-~~easonal changes of time arrangements.

Amendment 28 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) A lively public debate is taking place on summer-time arrangements, a~~nd s~~s was also evident from the 4.6 million responses from citizens in the Commission’s open consultation procedure, in which a clear majority opposed the current seasonal changes. Some Member States have also already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area. Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated way to summer-time arrangements.

Amendment 29 #

Liisa JAAKONSAARI, Maria GRAPINI, Christel SCHALDEMOSE

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

Amendment 30 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) A ~~lively public debate is taking place on summer-time arrangements and s~~number of citizens' initiatives have highlighted citizens' concerns about the biannual clock change. Some Member States have already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area. Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end ~~in a coordinated way~~ to summer-time arrangements in a harmonised and coordinated way.

Amendment 31 #

Liisa JAAKONSAARI, Evelyne GEBHARDT, Maria GRAPINI, Christel SCHALDEMOSE

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)

(4 a) Territories of the Member States on the European continent are grouped over three different time zones or standard times. These are Greenwich Mean time (GMT), Central European Time (GMT+1) and Eastern European Time (GMT+2). Member States should consult citizens and stakeholders before changing their time zone.

Amendment 32 #

Liisa JAAKONSAARI, Maria GRAPINI

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 b (new)

(4 b) For the purpose of ensuring a harmonised implementation of this Directive, Member States should make efforts to avoid illogical time zones and unnecessary disruptions to the internal market. Member States should consult each other and coordinate envisioned time zone changes. Member States should indicate to the Commission a contact point for this purpose. At the request of the Member States, the Commission should facilitate the coordination.

Amendment 33 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

(5) This Directive should not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ensure that the application ofIn order to ensure that the application of seasonal summer-time arrangements by ~~som~~the Member States ~~only~~ does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market, Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions, inter alia, to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, they should notify the Commission in due time of their intention to change their standard time and subsequently apply the notified changes. The Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can take all necessary measures. It should also inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information or increase the risk of fragmentation of the European Union, Member States should agree upon a common standard time.

Amendment 34 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

(5) This Directive should not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ensure that the application of summer-time arrangements by some Member States only does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market, Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions, inter alia, to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, they should notify the Commission in due time of their intention to change their standard time ~~and subsequently apply the notified changes. The Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can take all necessary measures~~. The Commission should then assess the potential negative impact of such change on the functioning of the internal market. Only after such assessment and proper analysis could a Member State apply the notified changes. The Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can inform the Commission if they have reasons to believe that the change would impact them and take all necessary measures if the change is confirmed. It should also inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information.

Amendment 35 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

Amendment 36 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

Amendment 37 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

(5) This Directive should not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ensure that the application of summer-time arrangements by some Member States only does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market, Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions~~, inter alia,~~ in the internal market, inter alia with regard to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, they should notify the Commission and all other Member States in due time of their intention to change their standard time and subsequently apply the notified changes. The Commission should~~, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can take all necessary measures. It should also~~ inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information as soon as possible thereafter.

Amendment 38 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

(5) This Directive ~~should~~must not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ensure that the application of summer-time arrangements by some Member States only does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market, Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions, inter alia, to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, they should notify the Commission in due time of their intention to change their standard time and subsequently apply the notified changes. The Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can take all necessary measures. It should also inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information.

Amendment 39 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

(5) This Directive should not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ensure that the application of summer-time arrangements by some Member States only does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market, Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions, inter alia, to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, ~~they should notify the Commission in due time of their intention to change their standard time and subsequently apply the notified changes~~Member States that intend to change their time zone should notify the Commission 12 months before the time zone change takes effect. The Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can take all necessary measures. It should also inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information.

Amendment 40 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6

(6) Therefore, it is necessary to put an end to the harmonisation of the period covered by summer-time arrangements as laid down in Directive 2000/84/EC and to introduce common rules preventing Member States from applying different seasonal time arrangements ~~by changing their standard time more than once during the year and establishing the obligation to notify envisaged changes of the standard time~~. This Directive aims at contributing in a determined manner to the smooth functioning of the internal market and should, consequently, be based on Article 114 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, as interpreted in accordance with the consistent case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union.

Amendment 41 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6

(6) Therefore, it is necessary to put an end to the harmonisation of the period covered by summer-time arrangements as laid down in Directive 2000/84/EC and to introduce ~~common~~strictly harmonised rules preventing Member States from applying different seasonal time arrangements by changing their standard time more than once during the year and establishing the obligation to notify envisaged changes of the standard time. This Directive aims at contributing in a determined manner to the smooth functioning of the internal market and should, consequently, be based on Article 114 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, as interpreted in accordance with the consistent case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union.

Amendment 42 #

Liisa JAAKONSAARI

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6

(6) Therefore, it is necessary to ~~put an end to the harmonisation of the period covered by summer-time arrangements as laid down in Directive 2000/84/EC~~repeal Directive 2000/84/EC concerning summer-time arrangements and to introduce common rules preventing Member States from applying different seasonal time arrangements ~~by chang~~ing the~~ir standard time more than once during the year and~~ future, and to establish~~ing~~ the obligation to notify envisaged changes tof the standard time, as divergence in Member States' time arrangements would severely disrupt the functioning of the internal market. This Directive aims at contributing in a determined manner to the smooth functioning of the internal market and should, consequently, be based on Article 114 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, as interpreted in accordance with the consistent case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union.

Amendment 43 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)

(6 a) The coordination of Member States' choice of their standard time or times after the repeal of Directive 2000/84/EC could eliminate negative impacts on the functioning of the internal market, but the decision on standard time must be left to the individual Member States or to their mutual agreement. The Commission should make its personnel and administrative resources available in order to ensure coordination and dialogue between the Member States concerning the future time arrangements.

Amendment 44 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 b (new)

(6 b) The implementation of this Directive leaves Member States adequate time to prepare national analyses concerning the effects of amending the Directive, national public consultations and public dialogue on the proposed amendment.

Amendment 45 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) It is important to avoid that Member States opt for different standard times. It is therefore necessary to leave them sufficient time to adopt a harmonised and well-coordinated approach. This Directive should apply from 1 April 201920, so that the last summer- time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 31 March 201920. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 201920, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 201920 in a concerted manner.

Amendment 46 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) This Directive should apply from ~~1 April~~29 March 201920, so that ~~the las~~all Member States maintain permanent standard time, or all Member States change to permanent summer- time period subject to the rRules of Directive 2000/84/EC ~~should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 31 March 2019. Member States~~, on 28 March 2020, provided that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 2019, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 2019 in a concerted mannert least two months before the entry into force of this Directive the Commission completes detailed assessment on the impact of the envisaged changes on the European economy, environment and society with a particular focus on the preparedness of the internal market to sustain such change.

Amendment 47 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) This Directive should apply from ~~1 April 2019, so that the last summer-time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start~~28 October 2019. However, in order to allow enough time for a smooth application of this Directive, seasonal time changes subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should still be applied in 2020 so that the last biannual clock change should take place, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on ~~31 March 2019. Member Sta~~25 October 2020. If aftesr that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 2019, date Member States wish to adopt a different time zone as a new standard time they should do so in a concerted manner so that similar ~~and lasting~~ changes occurring in ~~different~~ Member States take place simultaneously. ~~It is desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 2019 in a concerted manner.~~

Amendment 48 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) This Directive should apply from 1 ~~April 2019, so that the last summer-time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 31 March 2019~~8 months after its adoption. Member States that, after that ~~summer-time~~ period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter or summer season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on ~~27 October 2019~~the last Sunday in October in that year or the last Sunday in March in that year, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is extremely desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply ~~as from 2019~~ in a concerted manner.

Amendment 49 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) This Directive should apply from ~~1 April~~30 March 201920, so that the last summer- time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 3129 March 201920. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 275 October 201920, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 201920 in a concerted manner.

Amendment 50 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) This Directive should apply from 1 April 201920, so that the last summer-time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 31 March 201920. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 201920, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 201920 in a concerted manner.

Amendment 51 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)

(7 a) In order to avoid a high risk of fragmentation of the internal market in case Member States do not manage to coordinate their approach, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of postponing the date of application of this directive. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making*. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.

Amendment 52 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)

(7a) Member States should coordinate among themselves the standard times for which they opt, in order to avoid excessively different time zones in the EU, so as to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and make it predictable for the sectors, citizens and consumers concerned.

Amendment 53 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

Amendment 54 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in ~~2019, provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 2019~~the year during which this Directive ought to apply, i.e. 18 months after the adoption of this Directive. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.

Amendment 55 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 201920, provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 201920. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.

Amendment 56 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 201920, provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 201920. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.

Amendment 57 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 201920, provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 2019. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.

Amendment 58 #

Liisa JAAKONSAARI, Maria GRAPINI, Christel SCHALDEMOSE

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 201920, provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 275 October 201920. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.

Amendment 59 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States ~~may~~shall still apply abiannual seasonal changes of their standard time or times in 2019~~, provided that they do so~~ and 2020. The last seasonal time change shall take place at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 275 October 20~~19. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article~~ 20.

Amendment 60 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. Provided that an assessment of the preparedness of the internal market is carried out by the Commission giving sufficient evidence that any significant disruptions of the internal market will be avoided, this Directive should apply from 29March 2020, so that all Member States maintain permanent standard time, or all Member States change to permanent summer time period subject to the Rules of Directive 2000/84/EC, on 28 March 2020.

Amendment 61 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2

1. Without prejudice to Article 1, if a Member State decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall notify the Commission at least 6 months before the change takes effect. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 6 months before the date of the envisaged change, the Member State shall apply this change. 2. Within 1 month of the notification, the Commission shall inform the other Member States thereof and publish that information in the Official Journal of the European Union.Article 2 deleted

Amendment 62 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

Amendment 63 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. Without prejudice to Article 1, if a Member State decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall ensure a coordinated approach with other Member States to guarantee the proper functioning of the internal market. It shall notify the Commission at least 612 months before the change takes effect. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 612 months before the date of the envisaged change, the Member State shall apply this change.

Amendment 64 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. Without prejudice to Article 1, if a Member State decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall notify the Commission and all other Member States at least 618 months before the change takes effect. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 618 months before the date of the envisaged change, the Member State shall apply this change.

Amendment 65 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. Without prejudice to Article 1, if a Member State decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall notify the Commission ~~at least~~no later than 6 months before the change takes effect. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it ~~at least 6~~no later than 3 months before the date of the envisaged change, the Member State shall apply this change.

Amendment 66 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2

2. Within 1 month of the notification, the Commission shall inform the other Member States thereof ~~and publish~~. The other Member States shall inform the Commission without undue delay of potential disruptions to the functioning of thate in~~formation in the Official Journal of~~ternal market. Within 3 months of the notification, the Commission shall publish an impact assessment of the planned change of standard time or times on the Euprope~~an Union~~r functioning of the internal market.

Amendment 67 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2

2. Within 1 month of the notification, the Commission shall inform the other Member States thereof ~~and~~, publish that information in the Official Journal of the European Union and inform the general public.

Amendment 68 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. If, following the assessment referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission can demonstrate that the planned change of standard time or times will have a negative impact on the functioning of the internal market, it shall inform the Member State in question. That Member State shall then decide whether to repeal its decision to change its standard time or times or to explain how it will counter the negative impact of the change.

Amendment 69 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 b (new)

2 b. If, following the assessment referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission cannot demonstrate that the planned change of standard time or times will have a negative impact on the functioning of the internal market, or two months after the Member State provides the Commission with the explanations referred to in paragraph 2a, the Member State may apply this change. The Commission shall publish that information in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Amendment 70 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Directive by 31 December ~~2024~~seven years after the adoption of this Directive at the latest.

Amendment 71 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Directive by 31 December 20245 at the latest.

Amendment 72 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Directive by 31 December 20245 at the latest.

Amendment 73 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Directive by 31 December 20242 at the latest.

Amendment 74 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Directive by 31 December 20243 at the latest.

Amendment 75 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall provide the Commission with the relevant information by 30 April ~~2024~~seven years after the adoption of this Directive at the latest.

Amendment 76 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall provide the Commission with the relevant information by 30 April 20245 at the latest.

Amendment 77 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall provide the Commission with the relevant information by 30 April 20243 at the latest.

Amendment 78 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall provide the Commission with the relevant information by 30 April 20245 at the latest.

Amendment 79 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall adopt and publish, by 1 ~~April 2019~~8 months after the adoption of this Directive at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.

Amendment 80 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall adopt and publish, by ~~1 April~~29 February 201920 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.

Amendment 81 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall adopt and publish, by ~~1 April~~28 October 2019 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.

Amendment 82 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 83 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 84 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall adopt and publish, by 1 April 20~~19 at the latest~~20, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.

Amendment 85 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from 1 ~~April 2019.~~8 months after the adoption of this Directive

Amendment 86 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from ~~1 April~~28 October 2019.

Amendment 87 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from ~~1 April~~30 March 201920.

Amendment 88 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from ~~1 April~~29 March 201920.

Amendment 89 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from 1 April 201920.

Amendment 90 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from 1 April 201920.

Amendment 91 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 4a to postpone the application date referred to in subparagraph 2 if it considers that there is a high risk of fragmentation within the internal market due to a lack of coordination between the Member States

Amendment 92 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 a (new)

Article 4 a Exercise of the delegation 1. The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article. 2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 4 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from … [date of entry into force of the directive]. 3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 4 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to thedelegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. 4. Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making. 5. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. 6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of [two months] of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by [two months] at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.

Amendment 93 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from 1 ~~April 2019~~8 months after the adoption of this Directive.

Amendment 94 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from ~~1 April~~28 October 2019.

Amendment 95 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from ~~1 April~~29 March 201920.

Amendment 96 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from ~~1 April~~30 March 201920.

Amendment 97 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from 1 April 201920.

Amendment 98 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from 1 April 201920.

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2019/01/21 AGRI 47 amendments...

Amendment 1 #

Proposal for a directive
–

The Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development calls on the Committee on Transport and Tourism, as the committee responsible, to propose rejection of the Commission's draft directive discontinuing seasonal changes of time and repealing Directive2000/84/EC.

Amendment 10 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) A ~~lively public debate is taking place on summer-time arrangements and some Member States have already ex~~public consultation took place which attracted 4.5 million respondents, given that 70%of the respondents came from one country this cannot be taken as represse~~d their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue~~ntative of the views of the union as a whole. In the light of this and also to safeguard~~ing~~ the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions ~~thereto~~ caused by divergences between Member States in this area. ~~Therefore,~~ it is inappropriate to put an end ~~in a coordinated way~~ to summer- time arrangements. at this stage;

Amendment 11 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) A lively public debate is taking place on summer-time arrangements and some Member States have already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. During the discussions held, specialists from various fields, including human and veterinary medicine, agriculture, education and tourism, assessed the adverse effects of the yearly changing of the clocks. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area. Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated way to summer-time arrangements.

Amendment 12 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) A lively public debate is taking place on summer-time arrangements thanks to the active participation of national action groups in many Member States, and some Member States have already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area. Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated way to summer-time arrangements.

Amendment 13 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

Amendment 14 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)

(4 a) In order to ensure a harmonised implementation of this Directive, Member States shall consult each other and coordinate any time zone changes in order to avoid illogical time zones and burdensome disruptions to the internal market.

Amendment 15 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

(5) This Directive should not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ensure that the application of summer-time arrangements by some Member States only does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market, Member States should make a joint choice between standard time and summer time at EU level and Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions, inter alia, to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, they should notify the Commission in due time of their intention to change their standard time and subsequently apply the notified changes. The Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can take all necessary measures. It should also inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information.

Amendment 16 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

Amendment 17 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) ~~This Directive should apply from 1 April 2019, so that the last summer-time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every~~It is necessary to give Member State,s at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 31 March 2019. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 2019, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. Itdequate time to prepare national analyses and public consultations concerning the effects of the discontinuing seasonal changes and repealing Directive 2000/84/EC and to adopt a well-coordinated approach to its ~~desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 2019 in a concerted manner~~implementation.

Amendment 18 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) This Directive should apply from 1 ~~April 2019, so that the last summer-time period subject~~January... (enter the relevant year, which will be two ~~the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 31 March 2019~~years after the entry into force of this Directive). Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 2019XX, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 2019XX in a concerted manner.

Amendment 19 #

Marc TARABELLA, Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Paolo DE CASTRO

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) This Directive should apply from 1 April 201925, so that the last summer-time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 31 March 201925. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 201925, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 201925 in a concerted manner.

Amendment 2 #

Proposal for a directive
–

The Committee on Agriculture and Rural Developement calls on the Committee on Transport and Tourism, as the committee responsible, to propose rejection of the Commission proposal.

Amendment 20 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) This Directive should apply from 1 April 20219, so that the last summer-time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 31 March 20219. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 2730 October 20219, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 20219 in a concerted manner.

Amendment 21 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) This Directive should apply from 1 April 201920, so that the last summer-time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, on 31 March 2020, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time~~, on 31 March 2019~~. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time on 27 October 2020 at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, ~~on 27 October 2019,~~ so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 201920 in a concerted manner.

Amendment 22 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8

(8) Implementation of this Directive should be monitored. The results of this monitoring should be presented by the Commission in a report to the European Parliament and to the Council. That report should be based on the information that is made available to the Commission by the Member States in a timely fashion to allow for the report to be presented at the specified timeAs one member state of the EU, Ireland, shares a land border with the UK, implementation of this Directive should be delayed until the withdrawal of the UK from the EU is completed and terms under which trade will be carries out between the EU and the UK are established.

Amendment 23 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8

(8) Implementation of this Directive should be monitored. The results of this monitoring should be presented by the Commission in a preliminary report to the European Parliament and to the Council within one year of its entry into force, and a final report at the latest three years from its implementation. That report should be based on the information that is made available to the Commission by the Member States in a timely fashion to allow for the report to be presented at the specified time.

Amendment 24 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 10 a (new)

(10a) To ensure smooth trade relations, the governments of the Member States may also hold consultations with countries which are not members of the EU, but which belong to the EEA, with countries that are candidates or potential candidates for accession, or with other third countries neighbouring an EU Member State;

Amendment 25 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 11

~~(11) Directive 2000/84/EC should therefore be repeal~~deleted,

Amendment 26 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall not apply seasonal changes to their standard time or times. They shall jointly choose either permanent standard time or permanent summer time throughout the EU.

Amendment 27 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 2019XX (enter the relevant year, which will be two years after the entry into force of this Directive), provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 2019. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.

Amendment 28 #

Proposal for a directive
Article premier – paragraph 2

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 2019 and 2020, provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 2730 October 20219. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.

Amendment 29 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 201920, provided that they do so on 29 October 2020 at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time~~, on 27 October 2019~~. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.

Amendment 3 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2

(2) In its resolution of 8 February 2018, the European Parliament called on the Commission to conduct an assessment of the summer-time arrangements provided by Directive 2000/84/EC together with the Member States and, if necessary, to come up with a proposal for its revision. That resolution also confirmed that it is essential to maintain a harmonised approach to time arrangements throughout the Union.

Amendment 30 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 201925, provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 201925. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.

Amendment 31 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. Without prejudice to Article 1, if a Member State decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall notify the Commission and the other Member States at least 618 months before the change takes effect. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 618 months before the date of the envisaged change, the Member State shall apply this change.

Amendment 32 #

Ulrike MÜLLER

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. For the purpose of ensuring a harmonised implementation of this Directive, a coordination of then ew time arrangements shall be undertaken by the means of grouping the Member states in line with the three time zones: GMT 0, GMT+1, GMT +2,.

Amendment 33 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission shall present a preliminary report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Directive by 31 December 20240 at the latest, and subsequently a final report, by 31 December 2023 at the latest.

Amendment 34 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Directive by 31 December 20242 at the latest.

Amendment 35 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall provide the Commission with the relevant information by 30 April 20242 at the latest.

Amendment 36 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall provide the Commission with the relevant information by 30 April 2024XX at the latest.

Amendment 37 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 38 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 39 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall adopt and publish, by 1 April 201925 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.

Amendment 4 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

Amendment 40 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from 1 ~~April 2019~~January 20XX (enter the relevant year, which will be two years after the entry into force of this Directive).

Amendment 41 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from 1 April 20219.

Amendment 42 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from 1 April 201925.

Amendment 43 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from 1 April 201920.

Amendment 44 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from 1 ~~April 2019~~January 20XX (enter the relevant year, which will be two years after the entry into force of this Directive).

Amendment 45 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from 1 April 20219.

Amendment 46 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from 1 April 201920.

Amendment 47 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from 1 April 201925.

Amendment 5 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

(3) The Commission has examined available evidence, which points to the importance of having harmonised Union rules in this area to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market, create legal certainty and long-term dependability and avoid, inter alia, disruptions to the scheduling of transport operations and the functioning of information and communication systems, higher costs to cross-border trade, or lower productivity for goods and services. Evidence is not conclusive as to whether the benefits of summer-time arrangements outweigh the inconveniences linked to a biannual change of time.

Amendment 6 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

Amendment 7 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

Amendment 8 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)

(3a) In this context, the situation of the agricultural community, especially livestock farmers, can serve as an example. The bi-annual transition to summer-time may make it harder to find market outlets for produce or animals. It is necessary also to take into account the fact that animals do not have their milking schedule changed without consequences, and that yields are reduced at changeover times. Farmers themselves, depending on the natural cycles of the animals on their farms, have their working conditions changed.

Amendment 9 #

Nikos ANDROULAKIS, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Simona BONAFÈ

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

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Amendment 10 #

Proposal for a directive
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The Committee on [Environment Public Health and Food Safety] calls on the Committee on [Transport and Tourism], as the committee responsible, to propose rejection of the [Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council discontinuing seasonal changes of time and repealing Directive 2000/84/EC].

Amendment 11 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 a (new)

(1a) Studies have shown that the half- yearly clock change has a negative impact on human and animal health.

Amendment 12 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 b (new)

(1b) The energy for lighting saved by switching to summer time – the initial goal – is more than outweighed by increased consumption of energy for heating and the fact the main heating period has been brought forward.

Amendment 13 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2

(2) In its resolution of 8 February 2018, the European Parliament called on the Commission to conduct an assessment of the summer-time arrangements provided by Directive 2000/84/EC and, if necessary, to come up with a proposal for its revision. That resolution also ~~confirmed~~took the view that it is essential to maintain a harmonised approach to time arrangements throughout the Union.

Amendment 14 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)

(2a) Whereas, in 18 years, no serious assessment has been carried out by the Commission - despite numerous warnings – of the harmful effects of the half-yearly clock changes.

Amendment 15 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

Amendment 16 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

(3) The Commission has examined available evidence, which points to the importance of having harmonised Union rules in this area to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and avoid, inter alia, disruptions to the scheduling of transport operations and the functioning of information and communication systems, higher costs to cross-border trade, or lower productivity for goods and services. ~~Evidence is not conclusive as to whether the benefits of summer-tim~~Therefore any changes implemented at EU level and in the Member States in connection with the repeal of Directive 2000/84/EC will seek to preserve the har~~rangements outweigh the inconvenienc~~monisation of time zones lin~~ked to a biannual change of time~~ the EU at least at the current level.

Amendment 17 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

(3) The Commission has examined available evidence, which points to the importance of having harmonised Union rules in this area to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market ~~and~~, long- termism and predictability, so as to avoid, inter alia, disruptions to the scheduling of transport operations and the functioning of information and communication systems, higher costs to cross-border trade, or lower productivity for goods and services. Evidence is not conclusive as to whether the benefits of summer-time arrangements outweigh the inconveniences linked to a biannual change of time.

Amendment 18 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

Amendment 19 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

Amendment 20 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)

(3a) However, there is clear evidence about the adverse impact on human health due to the change of the biorhythm as a result of seasonal changes of time. Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end to seasonal changes of time.

Amendment 21 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)

(3a) Whereas most of the objective work carried out on this matter points towards the same conclusion: namely, that summer time is harmful for the health of humans, animals and probably also plants.

Amendment 22 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)

(3a) The existence of different time zones would have a dramatic impact on work and family life, especially in border regions with many daily commuters.

Amendment 23 #

Andrzej GRZYB

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) A lively public debate is taking place on summer-time arrangements and some Member States have already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. The parliaments of some Member States are calling on their governments to take action on seasonal changes of time in the EU. National legislative initiatives have been launched to abolish seasonal changes of time – for example, a bill in Poland resulting from the ‘#czasowstrzymywacz’ social campaign and supported by all political parties in the Sejm – whose procedures and implementation are being held back by arrangements at EU level. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area. Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated way to summer-time arrangements.

Amendment 24 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

Amendment 25 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) A lively public debate is taking place on summer-time arrangements and some Member States have already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. However, the stated level of public support is questionable: seventy percent of participants in the public consultation were from one Member State. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area. Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated way to summer-time arrangements.

Amendment 26 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) A lively public debate is taking place on summer-time arrangements thanks to the active participation of national action groups in many Member States and some Member States have already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area. Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated way to summer-time arrangements.

Amendment 27 #

Monika BEŇOVÁ

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) A lively public debate is taking place on summer-time arrangements and some Member States, including a significant portion of the public, have already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area. Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated way to summer-time arrangements.

Amendment 28 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

Amendment 29 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)

(4a) Territories other than overseas territories of the Member States are grouped over three different time zones or standard times, i.e. GMT, GMT +1 and GMT +2. The large north-south extension of the European Union means that daylight effects of time vary across the Union. It is therefore important that Member States take into consideration the geographical aspects of time, i.e. natural time zones and geographical position, before changing their time zones. Member States should consult citizens and relevant stakeholders before deciding to change their time zones.

Amendment 30 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)

(4a) Whereas many studies show that summer time has a harmful effect on human, animal and plant organisms; and in particular that our internal clocks run on a daily cycle of 24 hours and 12 minutes, rather than 24 hours. This difference means that all human beings have to re-adjust every day. This is much more difficult to do with summertime.

Amendment 31 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)

(4a) Recent research shows that seasonal changes of time pose health risks for certain groups, such as children and older people, and that there is also a link between changes of time and cardiovascular diseases linked to the disturbance of the circadian cycle by changes of time.

Amendment 32 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 b (new)

(4b) Whereas the latest studies on plant electrophysiology suggest that there should be the maximum number of hours of sunlight, and that this should occur during first hours of the day.

Amendment 33 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 b (new)

(4b) Seasonal changes of time also have an adverse impact on the welfare of animals, which is evident in agriculture, for example, where cows’ milk production suffers.

Amendment 34 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 c (new)

(4c) Whereas polls indicate that 76% of respondents are in favour of summer time. It should be noted that most of them are urban, service sector workers, and their answers are only concerned with leisure activities.

Amendment 35 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

(5) This Directive should not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ~~ensure that the application of summer-time arrangements by some Member States only does no~~avoid any significant disruptions of the functioning of the internal market, Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions, inter alia, to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, ~~they should notify the Commission in due time of their~~Member States that inten~~tion~~d to change their standard time ~~and subsequently apply the notified changes. The Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can take all necessary measures. It~~should notify the Commission in due time of their intention to allow for coordination. The Commission should ~~also~~ inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information. It should also assess the impact on the functioning of the internal market of the envisaged changes of standard time.

Amendment 36 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

(5) This Directive should not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ensure that the functioning of the internal market is not thereby disrupted, Member States should agree on a possible change in standard time in consultation with the other Member States and, where possible, adopt a harmonised approach. In order to prevent the application of summer-time arrangements by some Member States only ~~does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market~~, Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions, inter alia, to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, they should notify the Commission in due time of their intention to change their standard time and subsequently apply the notified changes. The Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can take all necessary measures. It should also inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information.

Amendment 37 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

(5) This Directive should not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ensure that the application of summer-time arrangements by some Member States only does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market, Member States should make a joint choice between standard time and summer time at EU level and Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions, inter alia, to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, they should notify the Commission in due time of their intention to change their standard time and subsequently apply the notified changes. The Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can take all necessary measures. It should also inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information.

Amendment 38 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

(5) This Directive should not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ensure that the application of summer-time arrangements by some Member States only does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market, Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions~~, inter alia,~~ in the internal market, inter alia with regard to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, they should notify the Commission and all other Member States in due time of their intention to change their standard time and subsequently apply the notified changes. The Commission should~~, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can take all necessary measures. It should also~~ inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information as soon as possible thereafter.

Amendment 39 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

(5) This Directive should not under any circumstances prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ensure that the application of summer- time arrangements by some Member States only does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market, Member States ~~should~~are called upon to refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions, inter alia, to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, they should notify the Commission in due time of their intention to change their standard time and subsequently apply the notified changes. The Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can take all necessary measures. It should also inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information.

Amendment 40 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

(5) This Directive should not prejudice the existing right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ensure that the application of summer-time arrangements by some Member States only does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market, Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions, inter alia, to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, they should notify the Commission in due time of their intention to change their standard time and subsequently apply the notified changes. The Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can take all necessary measures. It should also inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information.

Amendment 41 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)

(5a) For the purpose of ensuring a harmonised implementation of this Directive, Member States should coordinate in advance their decision on the envisaged standard times via the establishment of a coordination mechanism in order to avoid that Member States opt for different standard times within a time zone. The coordination mechanism should consist of one designated representative of each Member State and one representative of the Commission. The Commission should facilitate the coordination and should provide assessment on the effects that the notified decision would have on the proper functioning of the internal market. The decision to apply or not the envisaged time change remains within the competence of the Member States after having consulted with the Commission and other Member States.

Amendment 42 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)

(5a) It is important to note that there are also ways to regulate the circadian rhythm in the Member States, in addition to defining time zones, such as: the working hours of public institutions, labour law, custom. Even today, in Member States located in the same time zone there are differences in working hours, including in public institutions and businesses. Such solutions can be an effective instrument for meeting social expectations while preserving the harmonisation of time zones in the EU at least at the current level in the implementation of this Directive.

Amendment 43 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) This Directive should apply from 1 ~~April 2019, so that the last summer-time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 31 March 2019~~8 months after its adoption. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter or summer season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on ~~27 October 2019~~the last Sunday in October in that year or the last Sunday in March in that year, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is extremely desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply ~~as from 2019~~ in a concerted manner.

Amendment 44 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) This Directive sh~~ould~~all apply from 1 April 2019, so that the last summer-time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 31 March 2019. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 2019, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. ~~It is desirable that~~ Member States should take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 2019 in a concerted manner, so that any change implemented at EU level and in the Member States in connection with the implementation of this Directive maintains the harmonisation of time zones in the EU at least at the current level.

Amendment 45 #

Peter LIESE, Christophe HANSEN

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)

(7a) Member States should coordinate among themselves the standard times for which they opt, which should be as fully harmonised between Member States as possible in order to avoid excessively different time zones in the EU, so as to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and make it predictable for the citizens, consumers and sectors concerned.

Amendment 46 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)

(7a) While it is legally not possible to oblige member states to decide for a dedicated time zone, all efforts must be done to avoid unnecessary complications. Therefore, Commission and member states should be in permanent dialogue about the respective choice.

Amendment 47 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8

(8) Implementation of this Directive should be ~~monitored~~coordinated and monitored, so that, among other things, any changes implemented at EU level and in the Member States in connection with the repeal of Directive 2000/84/EC maintain the harmonisation of time zones in the EU at least at the current level. The results of this monitoring should be presented by the Commission in a report to the European Parliament and to the Council. That report should be based on the information that is made available to the Commission by the Member States in a timely fashion to allow for the report to be presented at the specified time.

Amendment 48 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9

(9) Since the objectives of this Directive as regards harmonised time arrangements cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Directive does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives.deleted

Amendment 49 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 10 a (new)

(10a) It is generally preferable to maximise available daylight to coincide with people's waking hours. If one considers 12pm as midday, this would suggest a general waking pattern of 4am to 8pm. The vast majority of people do not keep those waking hours. Having a solar noon later than 12pm more accurately fits people's waking hours. For example having a 1pm solar noon suggest waking hours of 5am to 9pm and a 2pm solar noon suggest waking hours of 6am to 10pm.

Amendment 50 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 10 b (new)

(10b) Summer time, or daylight saving, has enabled later apparent sunsets during the summer months. In the minds of many EU citizens summer is synonymous with sunlight being available late into the evening. A reversion to "standard" time would result in summer sunsets being an hour earlier, with a much-reduced period of the year where late evening daylight is available.

Amendment 51 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 10 c (new)

(10c) With summer time, or daylight saving, the period of the year in which there is usable daylight after the end of most working days is much longer. For example, in Prague the period in which the sun sets after 7pm in 2019 is currently 31st March until 23rd September; nearly six months. Without summer time (i.e. with permanent standard time) that period would run from 18th April until 25th August a little over four months. The latest sunset would be 8:16pm rather than 9:16pm. This would have a significant effect in limiting evening leisure activities dependent on daylight.

Amendment 52 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 10 d (new)

(10d) Summer time produces later sunrises and later sunsets. Standard time produces earlier sunrises and sunsets. The former benefits later-risers and the later early-risers. The biannual switch allows for the extremities of the seasons to be ironed out and to allow for the maximum number of people to have their preference honoured.

Amendment 53 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 10 e (new)

(10e) The effects of time changes on personal health may be overstated, but if they are true then they are alarming for the many millions of EU citizens who regularly travel across time zones for work or for holiday.

Amendment 54 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1

~~1. Member States shall not apply seasonal changes to their standard time or times.~~deleted

Amendment 55 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall not apply seasonal changes to their standard time or times. They shall jointly choose either permanent standard time or permanent summer time throughout the EU.

Amendment 56 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1

1. Member States ~~shall~~are called upon not to apply seasonal changes to their standard time or times.

Amendment 57 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 2019, provided that they take into account the impact on the health and well-being of the population and on the economy and provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 2019. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.

Amendment 58 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 2019, in consultation with the other Member States, provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 2019. In doing so, the Member States shall adopt a harmonised approach. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.

Amendment 59 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

Amendment 60 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may ~~still~~, for a final time, apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 2019, provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 2019. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.

Amendment 61 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 201920, provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 275 October 201920. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2. (This amendment applies throughout the text.)

Amendment 62 #

Stanislav POLČÁK, Jiří POSPÍŠIL

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. Without prejudice to Article 1, Member States shall remain free to decide whether or not to make the seasonal time change; if a Member State decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall notify the Commission at least 6 months before the change takes effect. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 6 months before the date of the envisaged change, the Member State shall apply this change.

Amendment 63 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. Without prejudice to Article 1, if a Member State – after consulting all the other Member States in the same time zone – decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall notify the Commission at least 6 months before the change takes effect. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 6 months before the date of the envisaged change, the Member State shall apply this change.

Amendment 64 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. Without prejudice to Article 1, if a Member State ~~decide~~intends to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall notify the Commission a~~t least 6 months before the change takes effect~~nd the other Member States of its intention at the latest on 27 March 2020. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it ~~at least 6 months before the date of the envisaged change~~by 24 July 2020, the Member State shall apply this change.

Amendment 65 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

Amendment 66 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. Without prejudice to Article 1, if a Member State decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall be called upon to notify the Commission at least 6 months before the change takes effect. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 6 months before the date of the envisaged change, the Member State shall apply this change.

Amendment 67 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. Without prejudice to Article 1, if a Member State decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall notify the Commission at least ~~6 months~~one year before the change takes effect. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least ~~6 months~~one year before the date of the envisaged change, the Member State shall apply this change.

Amendment 68 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2

2. ~~Within 1 month of the notification, the Commission shall inform the other Member States thereof and publish that information~~Not later than 10 April 2020, the Commission shall publish all notifications that it has received in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Amendment 69 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2

Amendment 70 #

Stanislav POLČÁK, Jiří POSPÍŠIL

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 a (new)

Article 2a 1. This Directive sets up a coordination mechanism with the aim to ensure a harmonised approach to time arrangements throughout the Union and to strengthen the cooperation between the Member States and the Commission in assessing the impact on the functioning of the internal market of any decision to change standard time or times. 2. The coordination mechanism referred to in paragraph 1 shall consist of one representative for each Member State and one representative of the Commission. 3. The coordination mechanism shall be convened by the Commission no later than 24 April 2020 in case any notification is received pursuant to Article 1(2). 4. The coordination mechanism shall assess the potential impact of the envisaged change on the functioning of the internal market. 5. Where on the basis of the assessment referred to in paragraph 4, the Commission considers that the envisaged change will significantly affect the proper functioning of the internal market, it shall inform the notifying Member State thereof. 6. No later than 26 June 2020, the notifying Member State referred to in paragraph 5 shall decide whether to maintain its intention or not. Where the notifying Member State decides to maintain its intention, it shall provide a detailed explanation how it will counter the negative impact of the change on the functioning of the internal market.

Amendment 71 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Directive, with a particular focus on analysing the impact on EU policy, including the single market, and on efforts to protect public health, by 31 December 2024 at the latest.

Amendment 72 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1

Amendment 73 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall provide the Commission with the relevant information by 30 April ~~2024~~seven years after the adoption of this Directive at the latest.

Amendment 74 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall adopt and publish, by 1 April 2019 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.deleted

Amendment 75 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 76 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall adopt and publish, without delay and by 1 April 2019 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.

Amendment 77 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point 1 (new)

(1) If necessary, the Commission should then undertake to ensure that discrepancies do not arise which would prejudice the smooth running of the internal market. The Commission should therefore delay the repealing of the Directive until such time as these discrepancies have been solved.

Amendment 78 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

~~They shall apply those provisions from 1 April 2019.~~deleted

Amendment 79 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from 1 April 2019, i.e. when the final transition to summertime comes into effect in accordance with the provisions of Directive 2000/84/EC.

Amendment 80 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from 1 ~~April 2019.~~8 months after the adoption of this Directive

Amendment 81 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

Given the potential disruption to the workings of the internal market that could arise from member states adopting a patchwork of summer/standard time arrangements the Commission should collect all of the preferences from member states and evaluate where problems might arise.

Amendment 82 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3

When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.deleted

Amendment 83 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

~~Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from 1 April 2019.~~deleted

Amendment 84 #

Andrzej GRZYB

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from 1 April 2019, i.e. when the Member States make the final transition to summertime.

Amendment 85 #

Peter LIESE, Christophe HANSEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from 1 ~~April 2019~~8 months after the adoption of this Directive.

Amendment 86 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from 1 ~~April~~October 2019.

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2019/01/29 TRAN 77 amendments...

Amendment 17 #

Miltiadis KYRKOS

Proposal for a directive
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The European Parliament rejects the Commission proposal.

Amendment 18 #

Christine REVAULT D'ALLONNES BONNEFOY, Isabella DE MONTE, Virginie ROZIÈRE

Proposal for a directive
–

The European Parliament rejects the Commission proposal.

Amendment 19 #

Matthijs van MILTENBURG, Peter van DALEN, Dominique RIQUET

Proposal for a directive
–

The European Parliament rejects the Commission proposal.

Amendment 20 #

Francisco ASSIS, Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS

Proposal for a directive
–

The European Parliament rejects the Commission proposal.

Amendment 21 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2

(2) In its resolution of 8 February 2018, the European Parliament called on the Commission to conduct an assessment of the summer-time arrangements provided by Directive 2000/84/EC and, if necessary, to come up with a proposal for its revision. That resolution also confirmed that it is essential to maintain a harmonised and co- ordinated approach to time arrangements throughout the Union.

Amendment 22 #

Elżbieta Katarzyna ŁUKACIJEWSKA

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2

(2) In its resolution of 8 February 2018, the European Parliament called on the Commission to conduct an thorough assessment of the summer-time arrangements provided by Directive 2000/84/EC and, if necessary, to come up with a proposal for its revision. That resolution also confirmed that it is essential to maintain a harmonised approach to time arrangements throughout the Union.

Amendment 23 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

Amendment 24 #

Gesine MEISSNER

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

Amendment 25 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

Amendment 26 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

(3) The Commission has examined available evidence, which points to the importance of having harmonised Union rules in this area to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and avoid, inter alia, ~~disruptions to~~problems in the scheduling of transport operations and the functioning of information and communication systems, higher costs to cross-border trade, or lower productivity for goods and services, and to provide solutions. Evidence is ~~not~~increasingly conclusive as to ~~whether the benefits of summer-time arrangements outweigh the inconveniences linked to a biannual change of time~~the negative effects of a biannual change of time on human health. It also seems increasingly conclusive than a closer alignment with sunlight avoids negative effects.

Amendment 27 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

(3) The Commission has examined available evidence, which points to the importance of having harmonised Union rules in this area to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and avoid, inter alia, disruptions to the scheduling of transport operations and the functioning of information and communication systems, higher costs to cross-border trade, or lower productivity for goods and services. ~~Evidence is not conclusi~~Therefore any changes implemented at EU level a~~s to whether the benefits of summer-tim~~nd in the Member States in connection with the repeal of Directive 2000/84/EC will seek to preserve the har~~rangements outweigh the inconvenienc~~monisation of time zones lin~~ked to a biannual change of time~~ the EU at least at the current level.

Amendment 28 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

Amendment 29 #

Gesine MEISSNER

(3a) Recent Nobel prize winning research by Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash and Michael W. Young of 2017, shows that the human body possesses a delicate biological clock, called the circadian rhythm, which is influenced by exposure to amounts of daylight. While evidence is not conclusive as to whether the benefits of summer-time arrangements outweigh the inconveniences linked to a biannual change of time, sufficient literature exists on the potential negative effects of summer-time change on our health and that of agricultural livestock, by disrupting the circadian rhythm. This has a number of health related risks ranging from inflammatory immune diseases, attention deficit and cardiovascular complications.

Amendment 30 #

Marek PLURA, Andrzej GRZYB

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)

(3a) Furthermore, there is clear evidence about the adverse impact on human health due to the change of the biorhythm as a result of seasonal changes of time, for example higher risks of hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end to seasonal changes of time.

Amendment 31 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) A lively public debate is taking place on summer-time arrangements and some Member States have already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. The parliaments of some Member States are calling on their governments to take action on seasonal changes of time in the EU. National legislative initiatives have been launched to abolish seasonal changes of time – for example, a bill in Poland resulting from the ‘#czasowstrzymywacz’ social campaign and supported by all political parties in the Sejm – whose procedures and implementation are being held back by arrangements at EU level. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area. Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated way to summer-time arrangements.

Amendment 32 #

Karima DELLI, Jakop G. DALUNDE

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) A lively public debate is taking place on summer-time arrangements. Close to 4.6 million citizens participated in the Commission’s public consultation, the highest number of responses ever received in a Commission consultation, thus highlighting the level of public concern as regards the biannual change of time and some Member States have already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area. Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated way to summer-time arrangements.

Amendment 33 #

Gesine MEISSNER

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) AChina and Russia have already abolished summer-time arrangements in 1991 and 2014, due to a lack of evidence on the benefits of seasonal changing of time. Also in the EU a lively public debate is taking place on summer-time arrangements and some Member States have already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area. Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated way to summer-time arrangements.

Amendment 34 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) A lively public debate is taking place on summer-time arrangements. The vast majority of the 4.6 million citizens who took part in the Commission's Public Consultation voted in favour of ending the half-yearly changes of time and some Member States have already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area. Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated way to ~~summer-~~the time ~~arr~~change~~ment~~s.

Amendment 35 #

Markus FERBER

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

Amendment 36 #

Elżbieta Katarzyna ŁUKACIJEWSKA

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) ~~A lively p~~Public debate iss are taking place on summer-time arrangements and some Member States have already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area, as well as to avoid jeopardising the competitiveness of European airlines and airports. Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated way to summer-time arrangements.

Amendment 37 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) A lively public debate is taking place on summer-time arrangements and some Member States, putting forward health, economic and social arguments, have already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area. Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated way to summer-time arrangements.

Amendment 38 #

Henna VIRKKUNEN

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

Amendment 39 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) A lively public debate is taking place on summer-time arrangements ~~and s~~. Some Member States have already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area. Therefore, it is appropriate to ~~put an end in a coordinated way~~foresee an appropriate transition for an end to summer-time arrangements in a coordinated way.

Amendment 40 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)

Amendment 41 #

Marita ULVSKOG, Maria GRAPINI, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)

(4a) The European Commission organised an online consultation between 4 July 2018 - 16 August 2018, in which around 4.6 million citizens participated. Despite the fact that this is the highest number of responses ever received, it only represents around 1 % of the total population of the EU, while in several Member States only 0,2% of the population responded.

Amendment 42 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)

(4a) Recent scientific evidence suggest that there is a link between the bi-annual clockchange and negative health issues, such as cardiovascular diseases, linked to chronobiology through the internal chrono disruption taking place with the time change.

Amendment 43 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 b (new)

(4b) In this respect and in order to assess all the aspects of the discontinuation of seasonal time changes and to facilitate the coordination between Member States the Commission should prepare an impact assessment or study involving experts from all Member States.

Amendment 44 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

Amendment 45 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

Amendment 46 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

Amendment 47 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

(5) This Directive should not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ~~ensure that the application of summer-time arrangements by some Member States only does no~~avoid any significant disruptions of the functioning of the internal market, Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions, inter alia, to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, ~~they should notify the Commission in due time of their~~Member States that inten~~tion~~d to change their standard time ~~and subsequently apply the notified changes. The Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can take all necessary measures. It~~should notify the Commission and the other Member States in due time of their intention to allow for coordination. The Commission should ~~also~~ inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information. It should also assess the impact on the functioning of the internal market of the envisaged changes of standard time.

Amendment 48 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)

(5a) For the purpose of ensuring a harmonised implementation of this Directive, Member States should coordinate in advance their decision on the envisaged standard times via the establishment of a coordination mechanism, in order to avoid that Member States opt for different standard times within a time zone. The coordination mechanism should consist of one designated representative of each Member State and one representative of the Commission. The Commission should facilitate the coordination and should provide assessment on the effects that the notified decision would have on the proper functioning of the internal market. The decision to apply the envisaged time change or not remains within the competence of the Member States after having consulted with the Commission and other Member States.

Amendment 49 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)

Amendment 50 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6

(6) Therefore, it is necessary to put an end to the harmonisation of the period covered by summer-time arrangements as laid down in Directive 2000/84/EC and to introduce common rules preventing Member States from applying different seasonal time arrangements by ~~changing their standard time more than once during the year and establishing the obligation to notify envisag~~establishing the obligation to notify and coordinate envisaged changes of the standard time. Such a coordination shall be based on a thorough assessment of the impact of the notified changes ofn the ~~standard time~~internal market. This Directive aims at contributing in a determined manner to the smooth functioning of the internal market and should, consequently, be based on Article 114 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, as interpreted in accordance with the consistent case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union.

Amendment 51 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)

(6a) The Commission should order an expert analysis including a recommendation on whether permanent summer-time or permanent winter-time would be most beneficial, taking into account nature, health and social aspects as well as geographical differences among Member States.

Amendment 52 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

Amendment 53 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) This Directive should apply from 1 ~~April~~May 2019, so that the last summer-time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 310 March 201920. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 2019, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 2019 in a concerted manner, so as to improve coordination between Member States with regard to trade and transport.

Amendment 54 #

Markus FERBER

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) This Directive should apply without delay, that is from 1 April 2019, so that the last summer-time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 31 March 2019. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 2019, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. ~~It is desirable that Member States take the~~Member States are responsible for ensuring that decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 2019 are taken in a concerted manner.

Amendment 55 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) This Directive should apply from 1 April 201920, so that the last summer-time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 31 March 201920. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 201920, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 201920 in a concerted manner and by consensus.

Amendment 56 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) This Directive should apply from ~~1 April~~29 March 20219, so that the last summer- time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 3128 March 20219. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 2731 October 20219, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 20219 in a concerted manner.

Amendment 57 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) This Directive should apply from ~~1 April~~30 March 201920, so that the last summer- time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 3129 March 201920. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 275 October 201920, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 201920 in a concerted manner.

Amendment 58 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8

Amendment 59 #

Merja KYLLÖNEN

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8

(8) Implementation of this Directive should be monitored. The results of this monitoring, including a comprehensive evaluation of its impact, inter alia, on the various modes of transport in Europe, should be presented by the Commission in a report to the European Parliament and to the Council. That report should be based on the information that is made available to the Commission by the Member States in a timely fashion to allow for the report to be presented at the specified time.

Amendment 60 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8

(8) Implementation of this Directive should be monitored two years after entry into force. The results of this monitoring should be presented by the Commission in a report to the European Parliament and to the Council. That report should be based on the information that is made available to the Commission by the Member States in a timely fashion to allow for the report to be presented at the specified time.

Amendment 61 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in ~~2019~~[OJ: insert the year corresponding to three years after the entry info force of the Directive], provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October ~~2019~~of that year. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.

Amendment 62 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

Amendment 63 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 201920, provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 275 October 201920. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.

Amendment 64 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

Amendment 65 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 2019, provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 201920. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.

Amendment 66 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. Without prejudice to Article 1, if a Member State decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall notify the Commission and all other Member states at least 624 months before the change takes effect. After notification the European Commission shall make an impact assessment of the notified decisions of the Member States and shall discuss the result with the Member States. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 618 months before the date of the envisaged change, the Member State shall apply this change.

Amendment 67 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. Without prejudice to Article 1, if a Member State decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall notify all other Member States and the Commission at least 618 months before the change takes effect. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 618 months before the date of the envisaged change, the Member State shall apply this change.

Amendment 68 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. Without prejudice to Article 1, if a Member State ~~decide~~intends to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall notify the Commission a~~t least 6 months before the change takes effect~~nd all other Member States at latest on 27 March 2020. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it ~~at least 6 months before the date of the envisaged change~~by 24 July 2020, the Member State shall apply this change.

Amendment 69 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. Without prejudice to Article 1, if a Member State decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall notify the Commission at least 612 months before the change takes effect. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 612 months before the date of the envisaged change, the Member State shall apply this change.

Amendment 70 #

Peter van DALEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. Without prejudice to Article 1, if a Member State decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall notify the Commission at least 624 months before the change takes effect. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 624 months before the date of the envisaged change, the Member State shall apply this change.

Amendment 71 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. Without prejudice to Article 1, if a Member State decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall notify the Commission at least 69 months before the change takes effect. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 69 months before the date of the envisaged change, the Member State shall apply this change.

Amendment 72 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Each Member State shall designate the relevant national authority for the tasks set in this directive. The Commission shall establish a list of the relevant national authorities and communicate it to all Member States.

Amendment 73 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2

Amendment 74 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2

Amendment 75 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2

Amendment 76 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2

2. Within 1 month of the notification, the Commission shall inform the ~~other Member States thereof~~general public and publish that information in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Amendment 77 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 a (new)

Article 2 a 1. This Directive sets up a coordination mechanism with the aim to ensure a harmonised approach to time arrangements throughout the Union and to strengthen the cooperation between the Member States and the Commission in assessing the impact on the functioning of the internal market of any decision to change standard time or times. 2. The coordination mechanism referred to in paragraph 1 shall consist of one representative for each Member State and one representative of the Commission. 3. The coordination mechanism shall be convened by the Commission no later than 24 April 2020 in case any notification is received pursuant to Article 1(2). 4. The coordination mechanism shall assess the potential impact of the envisaged change on the functioning of the internal market. 5. Where on the basis of the assessment referred to in paragraph 4, the Commission considers that the envisaged change will significantly affect the proper functioning of the internal market, it shall inform the notifying Member State thereof. 6. No later than 26 June 2020, the notifying Member State referred to in paragraph 5 shall decide whether to maintain its intention or not. Where the notifying Member State decides to maintain its intention, it shall provide a detailed explanation how it will counter the negative impact of the change on the functioning of the internal market.

Amendment 78 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Directive by 31 December 20245 at the latest.

Amendment 79 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Directive by 31 December 20242 at the latest.

Amendment 80 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall provide the Commission with the relevant information by 30 April 20245 at the latest.

Amendment 81 #

Marek PLURA, Andrzej GRZYB

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall provide the Commission with the relevant information by 30 April 20242 at the latest.

Amendment 82 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 83 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall adopt and publish, by 130 April 2019 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.

Amendment 84 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 85 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall adopt and publish, by ~~1 April~~29 March 20219 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.

Amendment 86 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from 130 April 2019.

Amendment 87 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from ~~1 April~~30 March 201920.

Amendment 88 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from ~~1 April~~29 March 20219.

Amendment 89 #

Marek PLURA, Andrzej GRZYB

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2

2. ~~Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive~~They shall apply those provisions from 1 April 2019, i.e. when the final transition to summertime comes into effect in accordance with the provisions of Directive 2000/84/EC.

Amendment 90 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from 1 April 2019, i.e. when the Member States make the final transition to summertime.

Amendment 91 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from 130 April 2019.

Amendment 92 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from ~~1 April~~30 March 201920.

Amendment 93 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from ~~1 April~~29 March 20219.

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2019/01/30 ITRE 105 amendments...

Amendment 100 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions ~~from 1 April 2019~~18 months after the adoption of this Directive.

Amendment 101 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from 1 April 201920.

Amendment 102 #

They shall apply those provisions from 1 April 201920.

Amendment 103 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from 1 April 201924.

Amendment 104 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from 1 April 20219.

Amendment 105 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from 1 April 201920.

Amendment 106 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from 1 April 201920.

Amendment 107 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from 1 April 201920.

Amendment 108 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

~~Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from 1 April 2019.~~deleted

Amendment 109 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

~~Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from 1 April 2019.~~deleted

Amendment 110 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect ~~from 1 April 2019~~18 months after the adoption of this Directive.

Amendment 111 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from 1 April 201920.

Amendment 112 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from 1 April 201920.

Amendment 113 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from 1 April 201920.

Amendment 114 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from 1 April 201920.

Amendment 115 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from 1 April 201924.

Amendment 116 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from 1 April 20219.

Amendment 12 #

Edouard MARTIN

Proposal for a directive
–

The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy calls on the Committee on Transport and Tourism, as the committee responsible, to propose rejection of the Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council discontinuing seasonal changes of time and repealing Directive 2000/84/EC.

Amendment 13 #

Proposal for a directive
–

The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy calls on the Committee on Transport and Tourism, as the committee responsible, to propose rejection of the Commission proposal on discontinuing seasonal changes of time and repealing Directive2000/84/EC.

Amendment 14 #

Sofia SAKORAFA

Proposal for a directive
Title 1

~~Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL discontinuing seasonal changes of time and repealing Directive 2000/84/EC (Text with EEA relevance)~~The European Parliament rejects the Commission proposal.

Amendment 15 #

João FERREIRA

Proposal for a directive
Title 1

Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL ~~discontinuing seasonal changes of time and~~ repealing Directive 2000/84/EC (Text with EEA relevance) (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)

Amendment 16 #

Proposal for a directive
Citation 3 a (new)

Having regard to the reasoned opinions of the national parliaments,

Amendment 17 #

Henna VIRKKUNEN

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2

(2) IAgainst the background of several petitions from citizens, parliamentary questions and a public hearing on the matter, the European Parliament, in its resolution of 8 February 2018, the European Parliament called on the Commission to conduct an assessment of the summer-time arrangements provided by Directive 2000/84/EC and, if necessary, to come up with a proposal for its revision. That resolution also confirmed that it is essential to maintain a harmonised approach to time arrangements throughout the Union.

Amendment 18 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2

(2) In its resolution of 8 February 2018, the European Parliament called on the Commission to conduct an assessment of the summer-time arrangements provided by Directive 2000/84/EC and, if necessary, to come up with a proposal for its revision. That resolution also confirmed that it is essential to maintain a harmonised approach to time arrangements throughout the Union. However, no Union government has called for a change to the current provisions.

Amendment 19 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2

(2) In its resolution of 8 February 2018, the European Parliament called on the Commission to conduct an thorough assessment of the summer-time arrangements provided by Directive 2000/84/EC and, if necessary, to come up with a proposal for its revision. That resolution also ~~confirmed that it is essential to~~stressed the importance of maintaining a harmonised approach to time arrangements throughout the Union and a unified EU time regime.

Amendment 20 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

(3) The Commission has examined available evidence, which points to the importance of having harmonised Union rules in this area to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and avoid, inter alia, disruptions to the scheduling of transport operations and the functioning of information and communication systems, higher costs to cross-border trade, or lower productivity for goods and services. ~~Evidence is not conclusive as to whether the benefits of summer-time arrangements outweigh the inconveniences linked to a biannual change of time~~The transition towards a new hour system should be facilitated through ICT testing for an effective implementation, without additional costs for businesses and citizens. Evidence is not conclusive as to whether the benefits of summer-time arrangements outweigh the inconveniences linked to a biannual change of time. Accordingly to the recent studies on human health: it has been also pointed out that biannual time change has several negative effects and adapting is not as easy as thought.

Amendment 21 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

(3) The Commission has examined available evidence, which points to the importance of having harmonised Union rules in this area to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market, create predictability and long-term certainty and avoid, inter alia, disruptions to the scheduling of transport operations, the energy sector and the functioning of information and communication systems, higher costs to cross-border trade, or lower productivity for goods and services. ~~Evidence is not conclusive as to whether the benefits of summer-time arrangements outweigh the inconveniences~~Furthermore, while scientific evidence is not yet fully conclusive, recent scientific studies have pointed out the possible negative effects on human health linked to a biannual change of time.

Amendment 22 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

Amendment 23 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)

(3a) The public debate on summer-time arrangements is not new and since the introduction of the summer-time several initiatives were meant to discontinue the practice. Some Member States held national consultations and a majority of businesses and stakeholders have supported a discontinuation of the practice. The consultation initiated by the European Commission has led to the same conclusion.

Amendment 24 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) A lively public debate is taking place on summer-time arrangements, a~~nd s~~s is shown in the 4,6 million replies from citizens in the public consultation held by the Commission where a majority is against the current system with the seasonal time change. Some Member States have also already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area. Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated way to summer-time arrangements.

Amendment 25 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) A lively public debate is taking place on summer-time arrangements, and ~~some Member States have already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. I~~, in the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area. ~~Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated way to summer-time arrangements.~~

Amendment 26 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) A lively public debate is taking place on summer-time arrangements ~~and s~~which has thus far not been accompanied by an impact assessment founded on science and existing analyses upstream of this legislative proposal. Some Member States have already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area. Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated way to summer-time arrangements.

Amendment 27 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

Amendment 28 #

Henna VIRKKUNEN

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

Amendment 29 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) ~~A l~~Lively public d~~ebate is~~iscussions are taking place on summer-time arrangements and some Member States have already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area. Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end in a jointly agreed and coordinated way to summer- time arrangements.

Amendment 30 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)

(4a) In order to avoid negative consequences for functioning of the internal market as well as difficulties in cross-border activities for the EU citizens it is essential to ensure a continuation of a geographic logic in distribution of time zones in the Union. Therefore, ending summer-time arrangements should be preceded by a coordination process concluded by the Member States. The process, while respecting a sovereign right of every Member State to decide on its standard time and taking into account different needs of populations in the Member States, which currently span three time zones, will help Member States, in particular neighbouring countries, to achieve in a consensual manner a common position on the standard time that each Member State will choose to apply in future.

Amendment 31 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)

(4a) Recent scientific evidence suggest a link between the bi-annual clock change and negative health issues, such as cardiovascular diseases, linked to chronobiology through the internal chronodisruption.

Amendment 32 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

(5) This Directive should not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ensure that the application of summer-time arrangements by some Member States only does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market and ensure a coordinated approach, Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions, inter alia, to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, they should notify the Commission in due time of their intention to change their standard time ~~and subsequently apply the notified changes. The Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can~~. The Commission should then assess the potential negative impact of such change on the functioning of the internal market. Only after such exchange and proper analysis and only if no significant negative impact on the Internal Market would be identified, could a Member State apply the notified changes. The Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can inform the Commission if they have reasons to believe that the change would impact the Internal Market and/or them, if the change is confirmed and take all necessary measures. It should also inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information.

Amendment 33 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

(5) This Directive should not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ensure that the application of summer-time arrangements by some Member States only does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market and ensure a coordinated approach, Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions, inter alia, to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, they should notify the Commission in due time of their intention to change their standard time ~~and subsequently~~. The Commission should then assess the potential negative impact of such change on the functioning of the internal market. Only after such exchange and proper analysis could a Member State apply the notified changes. The Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can inform the Commission if they have reasons to believe that the change would impact them, if the change is confirmed and take all necessary measures. It should also inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information.

Amendment 34 #

Martina WERNER

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

(5) This Directive should not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ensure that the application of summer-time arrangements by some Member States only does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market, Member States should take their decisions in the context of the coordination mechanism and refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone, especially if such a change would affect the geographical coherence of the time zones present in Europe. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions, inter alia, to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, they should notify the Commission in due time of their intention to change their standard time and subsequently apply the notified changes. The Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can take all necessary measures. It should also inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information.

Amendment 35 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

(5) This Directive should not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ensure that the application of summer-time arrangements by some Member States only does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market, Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions, inter alia, to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, they sh~~ould notify the Commission in due time of their intention to~~all conduct an impact assessment on changeing their standard time a~~nd subsequently apply the notified changes~~t national level. The Commission should, on the basis of th~~at notification~~ose impact assessments, inform all other Member States ~~so that they can take all necessary measure~~about the cross-border impact caused by differences between neighbouring countries on, inter alia, transport, communication and commerce as well as the attractiveness of the EU for foreign investments. It should also inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information.

Amendment 36 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

(5) This Directive should not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ensure that the application of summer-time arrangements by some Member States only does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market, Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone. However, if a Member State decides to a change of a time zone, it should not vary more than an hour from the neighbouring Member States. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions, inter alia, to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, they should notify the Commission and the other Member States in due time of their intention to change their standard time and subsequently apply the notified changes. The ~~Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can take all necessary measures. It~~y should also inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information.;

Amendment 37 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

Amendment 38 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

Amendment 39 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

Amendment 40 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)

(5a) For the purpose of safeguarding the internal market and ensuring the benefits of being European Union citizens, a harmonised implementation of this Directive and a coordinated and cooperative approach should be a the primary goal of the Member States. To that regard they should coordinate in advance their decision on the envisaged standard times via the establishment of a coordination mechanism in order to avoid that Member States opt for different standard times within a time zone.

Amendment 41 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6

(6) Therefore, it is necessary to put an end to the harmonisation of the period covered by summer-time arrangements as laid down in Directive 2000/84/EC and to introduce common rules preventing Member States from applying different seasonal time arrangements by changing their standard time more than once during the year and establishing the obligation to notify envisaged changes of the standard time. This Directive aims at contributing in a determined manner to the smooth functioning of the internal market and should, consequently, be based on Article 114 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, as interpreted in accordance with the consistent case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union.deleted

Amendment 42 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6

(6) Therefore, it is necessary to put an end to the harmonisation of the period covered by summer-time arrangements as laid down in Directive 2000/84/EC and to introduce common rules preventing Member States from applying different seasonal time arrangements by changing their standard time more than once during the year and establishing the obligation to notify envisaged changes of the standard time. This Directive aims at contributing in a determined manner to the smooth functioning of the internal market and should, consequently, be based on Article 114 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, as interpreted in accordance with the consistent case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union.deleted

Amendment 43 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)

(6a) The decision on which standard time to apply in each Member State requires being preceded by consultations and studies which would take into account citizens’ preferences, geographical variations, regional differences, standard working arrangements and other factors relevant for the particular Member State. Therefore, Member States should have sufficient time to analyse the impact of the proposal and to choose the solution best serving its populations, while taking into account the well-functioning of the internal market.

Amendment 44 #

Amendment 45 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) This Directive should apply from 1 April 201920, so that the last summer-time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 31 March 2019. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 2019, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 2019 in a concerted manner20.

Amendment 46 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) It is important to avoid possible complications that could occur when Member States are implementing this directive. It is therefore necessary to leave them sufficient time and ensure a harmonized and well-coordinated approach. This Directive should apply from 1 April 201920, so that the last summer- time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 31 March 201920. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 201920, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 201920 in a concerted manner.

Amendment 47 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) This Directive should apply from 1 April 2019, so that the last summer-time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 31 March 2019. Member States that, after that summer-time period,8 months after this legislation has been adopted. Member States that intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter or summer season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on ~~27 October 2019~~the last Sunday in March or last Sunday in October that year, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is very desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply ~~as from 2019~~ in a concerted manner.

Amendment 48 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) This Directive should apply from 1 April 20219, so that the last summer-time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 31 March 20219. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 20219, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 20219 in a concerted manner.

Amendment 49 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) This Directive should apply from 1 April 201920, so that the last summer-time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 31 March 201920. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 201920, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 201920 in a concerted manner.

Amendment 50 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) This Directive should apply from 1 April 201920, so that the last summer-time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 31 March 201920. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 201920, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 201920 in a concerted manner.

Amendment 51 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) This Directive should apply from 1 April 201920, so that the last summer-time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 3129 March 201920. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 275 October 201920, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 201920 in a concerted manner.

Amendment 52 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) This Directive should apply from 1 April 201920, so that the last summer-time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 31 March 201920. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 275 October 201920, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 201920 in a concerted manner.

Amendment 53 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)

(7a) In order to strengthen the cooperation and coordination between Member States and to facilitate that Member States take decisions on their standard time in a concerted and coordinate manner, a network of national contact points on time arrangement should be set up.

Amendment 54 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8

(8) Implementation of this Directive should be monitored. The Commission shall collect and analyse the impact assessments conducted by the Member States. The results of this monitoring should be presented by the Commission in a report to the European Parliament and to the Council. That report should be based on the information that is made available to the Commission by the Member States in a timely fashion to allow for the report to be presented at the specified time.

Amendment 55 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 11

~~(11) Directive 2000/84/EC should therefore be repeal~~deleted,

Amendment 56 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1

~~1. Member States shall not apply seasonal changes to their standard time or times.~~deleted

Amendment 57 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1

1. ~~Member States shall not apply~~The Commission shall present, by 1 April 2022 at the latest, an impact assessment examining the impact of discontinuing seasonal time changes on the economy and the transport sector. The Commission shall then decide, on the basis of the impact assessment, whether the Member States may implement seasonal changes to their standard time or times starting from 1 April 2024.

Amendment 58 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall ~~not apply seasonal changes to their standard time or times~~conduct impact assessments at national level by 31 December 2019.

Amendment 59 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

Amendment 60 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

Amendment 61 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

Amendment 62 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

Amendment 63 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time ~~or times in 2019~~the year of the implementation of this Directive, provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on ~~27 October 2019~~the last Sunday in March or last Sunday in October of that year when this Directive is implemented, meaning 18 months after the adoption of this Directive. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.

Amendment 64 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 201920, provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 201920. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.

Amendment 65 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 2019, provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 201920. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.

Amendment 66 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 201920, provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 275 October 201920. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.

Amendment 67 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 201920, provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 201920. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.

Amendment 68 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 20219, provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 275 October 20219. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.

Amendment 69 #

Fredrick FEDERLEY, Morten LØKKEGAARD, Pavel TELIČKA

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. ~~Without prejudice to Article 1, i~~If a Member State ~~decide~~intends to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall notify the Commission at least 6 months before the change takes effect. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 6 months before the date of the envisaged change, the Member State shall apply this changeinform the Commission.

Amendment 70 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

Amendment 71 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

Amendment 72 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. Without prejudice to Article 1, if a Member State decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall notify the Commission at least 612 months before the change takes effect. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 612 months before the date of the envisaged change, the Member State shall apply this change.

Amendment 73 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. Without prejudice to Article 1, if a Member State decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall notify the Commission at least 612 months before the change takes effect. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 612 months before the date of the envisaged change, the Member State shall apply this change.

Amendment 74 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. ~~Without prejudice to Article 1, i~~If a Member State decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall notify the Commission at least 618 months before the change takes effect. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 618 months before the date of the envisaged change, the Member State shall apply this change.

Amendment 75 #

Fredrick FEDERLEY, Morten LØKKEGAARD, Pavel TELIČKA

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2

~~2. Within 1 month of the notification, the Commission shall inform the other Member States thereof and publish that information in the Official Journal of the European Union.~~deleted

Amendment 76 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2

2. Within 1 month of the notification, the Commission shall inform the other Member States thereof ~~and publish that information in the Official Journal of the European Union~~. The other Member States shall inform the Commission without undue delay of potential disruptions or negative impact that the proposed notified change might bring. Within 3 months of the notification, the Commission shall publish an impact assessment of the planned change of standard time or times on possible negative impacts on for example the functioning of the internal market.

Amendment 77 #

Fredrick FEDERLEY, Morten LØKKEGAARD, Pavel TELIČKA

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2

2. Within 1 month of the notification, the Commission shall ~~inform the other Member States thereof and~~ publish that information in the Official Journal of the European Union and inform the general public.

Amendment 78 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. If, following the assessment referred to in paragraph 2, the Impact assessment demonstrate that the planned change of standard time or times will have a negative impact, it shall inform the Member State in question. That Member State shall then decide if it will redraw its notification to change its standard time or times or explain how it will counter the negative impact of the change.

Amendment 79 #

Fredrick FEDERLEY, Morten LØKKEGAARD, Pavel TELIČKA

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 b (new)

2b. If, following the assessment referred to in paragraph 2, the Impact assessment do not demonstrate that the planned change of standard time or times will have a negative impact or the Member State concerned has provided to the Commission within two months after the publication of the Impact assessment with the explanations referred to in paragraph 2a, the Member State may apply this change. The Commission shall publish that information in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Amendment 80 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission shall ~~report to the European Parliame~~collect and analyse the impact assessments conducted by the Member States by 1 April 2020, taking into a~~nd to the Council on the implementation of this Directive by 31 December 2024 at the latest~~ccount the cross-border impact caused by differences between neighbouring countries on, inter alia, transport, communication and commerce as well as the attractiveness of the EU for foreign investment. If appropriate, the Commission shall present a legislative proposal.

Amendment 81 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Directive by 31 December ~~2024~~five years after the adoption of this Directive at the latest.

Amendment 82 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Directive by 31 December 20245 at the latest.

Amendment 83 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Directive by 31 December 20246 at the latest.

Amendment 84 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Directive by 31 December 20242 at the latest.

Amendment 85 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Directive by 31 December 20245 at the latest.

Amendment 86 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2

~~2. Member States shall provide the Commission with the relevant information by 30 April 2024 at the latest.~~deleted

Amendment 87 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall provide the Commission with the relevant information by 30 April ~~2024~~five years after the adoption of this Directive at the latest.

Amendment 88 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall provide the Commission with the relevant information by 30 April 20245 at the latest.

Amendment 89 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. The Member States shall provide the Commission with the relevant information by 30 April 20246 at the latest.

Amendment 90 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall provide the Commission with the relevant information by 30 April 20242 at the latest.

Amendment 91 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall provide the Commission with the relevant information by 30 April 20245 at the latest.

Amendment 92 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

~~Member Stat~~If the impact assessment referred to in Article 1 determines stha~~ll adopt and publish~~t discontinuing seasonal time changes would have no negative impact on the economy and the transport sector, the Member States shall, by 1 April 201924 at the latest, adopt and publish the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall ~~forthwith~~immediately communicate ~~to the Commission~~ the text of those provisions to the Commission.

Amendment 93 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall adopt and publish, ~~by 1 April 2019~~18 months after the adoption of this Directive at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.

Amendment 94 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall adopt and publish, by 31 ~~April~~December 201920 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.

Amendment 95 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 96 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 97 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 98 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 99 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

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Amendment 10 #

Proposal for a directive
Citation 4 a (new)

Having regard to the results of the online consultation conducted by the European Commission between 4 July 2018 - 16 August 2018

Amendment 11 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 1

(1) Member States chose in the past to introduce summer-time arrangements at national level, especially to save coal and make the most of the daylight available within a certain time period. It was, therefore, important for the functioning of the internal market that standardised arrangements establishing a common date and time for the beginning and end of the summer-time period be fixed throughout the Union. In accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council21, all Member States currently apply summer-time arrangements from the last Sunday in March until the last Sunday in October of the same year. _________________ 21 Directive 2000/84/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on summer- time arrangements (OJ L 31, 2.2.2001, p. 21).

Amendment 12 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2

(2) IAgainst the background of several petitions and numerous initiatives from citizens, parliamentary questions and a public hearing on the matter, the European Parliament, in its resolution of 8 February 2018, the European Parliament called on the Commission to conduct an assessment of the summer-time arrangements provided by Directive 2000/84/EC and, if necessary, to come up with a proposal for its revision. That resolution also confirmed that it is essential to maintain a harmonised approach to time arrangements throughout the Union.

Amendment 13 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

(3) The Commission has examined available evidence, which points to the importance of having harmonised Union rules in this area to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and avoid, inter alia, disruptions to the scheduling of transport operations and the functioning of information and communication systems, higher costs to cross-border trade, or lower productivity for goods and services. Evidence is ~~not~~ conclusive ~~as to whether the benefits of summer-time arrangements outweigh the inconveniences linked to a~~that there are no significant benefits from the biannual change of time, although numerous scientific studies, including the European Parliamentary Research Service study of October 2017 on EU summer-time arrangements under Directive 2000/84/EC, have indicated the existence of negative effects on human health. From an economic perspective, bi- annual change ~~of time.~~ implies additional costs and administrative burdens for many sectors.

Amendment 14 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

(3) The Commission has examined available evidence, which points to the importance of having harmonised Union rules in this area to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and avoid, inter alia, the risk of fragmentation, disruptions to the scheduling of transport operations and the functioning of information and communication systems, higher costs to cross-border trade, or lower productivity for goods and services~~. Evidence is not conclusive as to whether~~ and adverse effects on health, all of which have a significant impact on the proper functioning of the internal market, everyday life and business activity. Evidence is not conclusive as to whether, despite the numerous scientific findings regarding the adverse effects in health, the benefits of summer-time arrangements outweigh the inconveniences linked to a biannual change of time.

Amendment 15 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

Amendment 16 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

(3) The Commission has examined available evidence, which points to the importance of having harmonised Union rules in this area to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market ~~and~~, long- termism and predictability, and so as to avoid, inter alia, disruptions to the scheduling of transport operations and the functioning of information and communication systems, higher costs to cross-border trade, or lower productivity for goods and services. Evidence is not conclusive as to whether the benefits of summer-time arrangements outweigh the inconveniences linked to a biannual change of time.

Amendment 17 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

(3) The Commission has examined available evidence, which points to the importance of having harmonised Union rules in this area to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and avoid, inter alia, disruptions to the scheduling of transport operations and the functioning of information and communication systems, higher costs to cross-border trade, or lower productivity for goods and services. Evidence is not conclusive as to whether the benefits of summer-time arrangements outweigh the inconveniences linked to a biannual change of time. The Commission's proposal highlights the importance of EU-level harmonization for the smooth functioning of the internal market. Though this proposal is not sufficiently justified, as it does not sufficiently identify the problems created by existing legislation. Furthermore, it is still not known what the exact economic costs and the total impact of this change would be across Europe, as there is no impact assessment study and cost / benefit analysis conducted by the Commission.

Amendment 18 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) A lively public debate is taking place on summer-time arrangements and some Member States have already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. Though concerns were expressed in some cases regarding the outcome of public consultations, as this does not derive from a representative sample of European citizens, with the Commission acknowledging the weakness of the internet process, indicating that 42% of the participating citizens who voted in favour of discontinuing seasonal changes come only from Germany. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area. ~~Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated way to summer-time arrangements.~~

Amendment 19 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) A lively public debate is taking place on summer-time arrangements and some Member States have already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. Furthermore, the public consultation exercise conducted by the Commission in 2018 revealed that 84% of the 4.6 million people who took part would like to discontinue biannual clock changes. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to abide by the will of the peoples of Europe and to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area. Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated way to summer-time arrangements.

Amendment 20 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) A ~~lively public debate is taking place on summer-time arrangements and~~public consultation on summer- time arrangements held by the Commission in July-August 2018 received 4.6 million responses, which is the largest number ever received in any Commission consultation, indicated that it is the citizens preference to stop bi-annual clock changes. Also, some Member States have already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area. Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated way to summer-time arrangements.

Amendment 21 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

Amendment 22 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

Amendment 23 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

Amendment 24 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)

(4a) The European Commission organised an online consultation between 4 July 2018 - 16 August 2018, in which around 4.6 million citizens participated. Despite the fact that this is the highest number of responses ever received, it only represents around 1% of the total population of the EU, while in several Member States only 0.2% of the population responded.

Amendment 25 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 b (new)

(4b) In order to assess all the aspects of the discontinuation of seasonal time changes and to facilitate the coordination between Member States the Commission should prepare an impact assessment or study involving experts from all Member States.

Amendment 26 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 c (new)

(4c) Recent research shows that seasonal changes of time pose health risks for certain groups, such as children and older people, and that there is also a link between changes of time and cardiovascular diseases linked to the disturbance of the circadian cycle by changes of time.

Amendment 27 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 d (new)

(4d) Recent scientific evidence suggest a link between the bi-annual clock change and negative health issues, such as cardiovascular diseases, linked to chronobiology through the internal chronodisruption.

Amendment 28 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

(5) This Directive should not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ensure that the application ofIn order to ensure that the application of seasonal summer-time arrangements by ~~som~~the Member States ~~only~~ does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market, Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions, inter alia, to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, they should notify the Commission in due time of their intention to change their standard time and subsequently apply the notified changes. The Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other or increase the risk of fragmentation of the European Union, Member States s~~o that they can take all necessary measures. It should also inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information~~hould agree upon a common standard time.

Amendment 29 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

Amendment 30 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

Amendment 31 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

(5) This Directive should not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto, with reference to the legal basis of the proposal and the subsidiarity principle. However, in order to ensure that the application of summer-time arrangements by some Member States only does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market, Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions~~, inter alia,~~ in the internal market, inter alia with regard to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, they should notify the Commission and all other Member States in due time of their intention to change their standard time and subsequently apply the notified changes. The Commission should~~, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can take all necessary measures. It should also~~ inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information as soon as possible thereafter.

Amendment 32 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

(5) This Directive should not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ~~ensure that the application of summer-time arrangements by some Member States only does no~~avoid any significant disruptions of the functioning of the internal market, Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions, inter alia, to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, ~~they should notify the Commission in due time of their~~Member States that inten~~tion~~d to change their standard time ~~and subsequently apply the notified changes. The Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can take all necessary measures. It~~should notify the Commission and the other Member States in due time of their intention to allow for coordination. The Commission should ~~also~~ inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information. It should also assess the impact on the functioning of the internal market of the envisaged changes of standard time.

Amendment 33 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

(5) This Directive should not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ensure that the application of summer-time arrangements by some Member States only does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market, Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions, inter alia, to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, they should first notify the Commission in due time of their intention to change their standard time and subsequently apply the notified changes. The Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can take all necessary measures. It should also inform the national authorities, economic operators, the general public and any other stakeholders by publishing this information in an appropriate and timely manner in order to prepare for the change.

Amendment 34 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)

(5a) For the purpose of ensuring a harmonised implementation of this directive, Member States should coordinate in advance their decision on the envisaged standard times via the establishment of a coordination mechanism, in order to avoid that Member States opt for different standard times within a time zone. The coordination mechanism should consist of one designated representative of each Member State and one representative of the Commission. The Commission should facilitate the coordination and should provide assessment on the effects that the notified decision would have on the proper functioning of the internal market. The decision to apply the envisaged time change or not remains within the competence of the Member States after having consulted with the Commission and other Member States.

Amendment 35 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6

(6) Therefore, it is necessary to put an end to the harmonisation of the period covered by summer-time arrangements as laid down in Directive 2000/84/EC and to introduce common rules preventing Member States from applying different seasonal time arrangements by changing their standard time more than once during the year and establishing the obligation to notify envisaged changes of the standard time. This Directive aims at contributing in a determined manner to the smooth functioning of the internal market and should, consequently, be based on Article 114 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, as interpreted in accordance with the consistent case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union.deleted

Amendment 36 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6

(6) Therefore, it is necessary to put an end to the harmonisation of the period covered by summer-time arrangements as laid down in Directive 2000/84/EC and to introduce common rules preventing Member States from applying different seasonal time arrangements ~~by changing their standard time more than once during the year and establishing the obligation to notify envisaged changes of the standard time~~. This Directive aims at contributing in a determined manner to the smooth functioning of the internal market and should, consequently, be based on Article 114 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, as interpreted in accordance with the consistent case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union.

Amendment 37 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)

(6a) A time change unrelated to seasonal shifts will lead to transition costs, especially with regard to IT systems in transport and other sectors. In order to reduce significantly the costs of transition, a reasonable preparation period is needed for implementation of this Directive.

Amendment 38 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 b (new)

(6b) The Commission should order an expert analysis including a recommendation on whether permanent summer-time or permanent winter-time would be most beneficial, taking into account nature, health and social aspects as well as geographical differences among Member States.

Amendment 39 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

Amendment 40 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

Amendment 41 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

Amendment 42 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

Amendment 43 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) This Directive should apply from 1 April 201920, so that the last summer-time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 31 March 201920. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 201920, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 201920 in a concerted manner.

Amendment 44 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) This Directive should apply from ~~1 April~~30 March 201920, so that the last summer- time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 3129 March 201920. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 275 October 201920, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 201920 in a concerted and coordinated manner.

Amendment 45 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)

Amendment 46 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8

(8) Implementation of this Directive should be monitored. The results of this monitoring should be presented by the Commission in a sufficiently substantiated report to the European Parliament and to the Council. That report should be based on the information that is made available to the Commission by the Member States in a timely fashion to allow for the report to be presented at the specified time.

Amendment 47 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9

Amendment 48 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1

1. Member States ~~shall not~~may apply seasonal changes to their standard time or times.

Amendment 49 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

Amendment 50 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

Amendment 51 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

Amendment 52 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

Amendment 53 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

Amendment 54 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 201920, provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 275 October 201920. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.

Amendment 55 #

Proposal for a directive
Article premier – paragraph 2

2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 201920, provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 201920. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.

Amendment 56 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

Amendment 57 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

Amendment 58 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. Without prejudice to Article 1, if a Member State decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall notify the Commission at least 612 months before the change takes effect. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 612 months before the date of the envisaged change, the Member State shall apply this change.

Amendment 59 #

Evelyn REGNER

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. Without prejudice to Article 1, if a Member State decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall notify the Commission at least 612 months before the change takes effect. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 612 months before the date of the envisaged change, the Member State shall apply this change.

Amendment 60 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. Without prejudice to Article 1, if a Member State ~~decide~~intends to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall notify the Commission a~~t least 6 months before the change takes effect~~nd all other Member States at latest on 27 March 2020. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it ~~at least 6 months before the date of the envisaged change~~by 24 July 2020, the Member State shall apply this change.

Amendment 61 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Amendment 62 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2

Amendment 63 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2

2. Within 1 month of the notification, the Commission shall inform the ~~other Member States thereof~~general public and publish that information in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Amendment 64 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2

Amendment 65 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 a (new)

Amendment 66 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Directive by 31 December 20245 at the latest. In this implementation report, a special emphasis shall be put on the effects on human health.

Amendment 67 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1

Amendment 68 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. The Commission shall conduct a comprehensive impact assessment and a cost / benefit analysis regarding the discontinuing seasonal changes of time in the EU.

Amendment 69 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall provide the Commission with the relevant information by 30 April ~~2024~~five years after the adoption of this Directive at the latest.

Amendment 70 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall provide the Commission with the relevant information by 30 April 20245 at the latest.

Amendment 71 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 72 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 73 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 74 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 75 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 76 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 77 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from 1 ~~April 2019.~~8 months after the adoption of this Directive

Amendment 78 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from 1 April 20219.

Amendment 79 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from ~~1 April~~29 March 20219.

Amendment 8 #

Virginie ROZIÈRE

Proposal for a directive
–

The Committee on Legal Affairs calls on the Committee on Transport and Tourism, as the committee responsible, to propose rejection of the Commission proposal.

Amendment 80 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from 1 April 201920.

Amendment 81 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

They shall apply those provisions from ~~1 April~~30 March 201920.

Amendment 82 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from ~~1 April~~30 March 201920.

Amendment 83 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from 1 April 20219.

Amendment 84 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from ~~1 April~~29 March 20219.

Amendment 85 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from 1 April 20~~19.~~25

Amendment 9 #