Amalia SARTORI
Constituencies
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Italy
Il Popolo della Libertà
2009/07/14 - 9999/12/31
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Italy
Forza Italia
2004/07/20 - 2009/07/13
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Italy
Forza Italia
2004/07/20 - 2009/07/13
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Italy
Forza Italia
1999/07/20 - 2004/07/19
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Italy
Forza Italia
1999/07/20 - 2004/07/19
Groups
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PPE
Member of the Bureau
Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats)
2009/11/25 - 9999/12/31
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PPE
Member
Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats)
2009/07/14 - 2009/11/24
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PPE-DE
Member
Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats
2009/03/23 - 2009/07/13
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PPE-DE
Member of the Bureau
Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats
2004/08/31 - 2009/03/22
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PPE-DE
Member
Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats
2004/07/20 - 2004/08/30
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PPE-DE
Member
Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats
1999/07/20 - 2004/07/19
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PPE-DE
Member
Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats
1999/07/20 - 2004/07/19
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PPE-DE
Member
Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats
2004/07/20 - 2004/08/30
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PPE-DE
Member
Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats
2004/08/31 - 2009/03/22
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PPE-DE
Member
Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats
2009/03/23 - 2009/07/13
EP staff
- Member of Conference of Committee Chairs 2012/01/23 - 9999/12/31
Committees
| Role | Committee | Start | End |
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| Chair of | Committee on Industry, Research and Energy | 2012/01/23 | 9999/12/31 |
| Substitute of | Committee on Employment and Social Affairs | 2012/01/23 | 9999/12/31 |
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Delegations
| Role | Delegation | Start | End |
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| Member of | Delegation for relations with the countries of the Andean Community | 2009/09/16 | 9999/12/31 |
| Member of | Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly | 2013/01/25 | 9999/12/31 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with the United States | 2009/09/16 | 9999/12/31 |
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| Role | Delegation | Start | End |
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| Vice-Chair of | Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly | 2009/09/16 | 2013/01/24 |
| Vice-Chair of | Delegation for relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly | 2007/03/26 | 2009/07/13 |
| Member of | Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly | 2007/06/20 | 2009/07/13 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with Mercosur | 2007/03/14 | 2009/07/13 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with Israel | 2008/06/18 | 2009/07/13 |
| Member of | Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly | 2004/09/15 | 2007/06/19 |
| Substitute of | Delegation to the Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly | 2004/09/15 | 2007/06/18 |
| Member of | Delegation for relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly | 2007/03/14 | 2007/03/25 |
| Member of | Delegation for relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly | 2007/02/15 | 2007/03/13 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with Mercosur | 2004/09/15 | 2007/03/13 |
| Vice-Chair of | Delegation to the EU-Bulgaria Joint Parliamentary Committee | 2002/02/07 | 2004/07/19 |
| Substitute of | Delegation to the EU-Romania Joint Parliamentary Committee | 2002/04/04 | 2004/07/19 |
| Substitute of | Delegation to the EU-Slovak Republic Joint Parliamentary Committee | 2002/05/08 | 2002/09/18 |
| Member of | Delegation for relations with Australia and New Zealand | 1999/10/06 | 2002/01/14 |
| Member of | Delegation for relations with Australia and New Zealand | 1999/10/06 | 2002/01/14 |
| Vice-Chair of | Delegation to the EU-Bulgaria Joint Parliamentary Committee | 2002/02/07 | 2004/07/19 |
| Substitute of | Delegation to the EU-Romania Joint Parliamentary Committee | 2002/04/04 | 2004/07/19 |
| Substitute of | Delegation to the EU-Slovak Republic Joint Parliamentary Committee | 2002/05/08 | 2002/09/18 |
| Member of | Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly | 2004/09/15 | 2007/06/19 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with Mercosur | 2004/09/15 | 2007/03/13 |
| Substitute of | Delegation to the Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly | 2004/09/15 | 2007/06/18 |
| Member of | Delegation for relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly | 2007/02/15 | 2007/03/13 |
| Member of | Delegation for relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly | 2007/03/14 | 2007/03/25 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with Mercosur | 2007/03/14 | 2009/07/13 |
| Vice-Chair of | Delegation for relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly | 2007/03/26 | 2009/07/13 |
| Member of | Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly | 2007/06/20 | 2009/07/13 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with Israel | 2008/06/18 | 2009/07/13 |
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Rapporteur
| Responsible | 2013/0022(COD) | European GNSS Agency: independence and powers of the Security Accreditation Board and its chairperson |
| Opinion | 2012/2323(INI) | Follow-up on the delegation of legislative powers and the control by Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers |
| Responsible | 2012/0321(NLE) | Community legal framework for a European Research Infrastructures Consortium (ERIC): participation of associated countries |
| Responsible | 2012/0274(NLE) | EU/Ukraine Cooperation Agreement: civil Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) |
| Opinion | 2012/0202(COD) | Greenhouse gas emission allowance trading: timing of auctions |
| Opinion | 2012/0192(COD) | Clinical trials on medicinal products for human use |
| Responsible | 2012/0059(NLE) | EC/Brazil Agreement: scientific and technological cooperation; renewal |
| Opinion | 2011/2080(ACI) | Financial framework 2007-2013: additional financing needs of the ITER project (amend. Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 on budgetary discipline and sound financial management) |
| Responsible | 2011/0175(NLE) | EU/Algeria Agreement: scientific and technological cooperation |
| Shadow | 2010/2245(INI) | Innovation Union: transforming Europe for a post-crisis world |
| Shadow | 2010/0212(COD) | Approval and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry vehicles |
| Opinion | 2009/0076(COD) | Placing on the market and use of biocidal products |
| Responsible | 2009/0003(CNS) | Patient safety, prevention and control of healthcare associated infections |
| Opinion | 2008/0261(COD) | Medicinal products for human use: prevention of the entry into the legal supply chain of falsified medicinal products (amend. Directive 2001/83/EC) |
| Opinion | 2008/0140(APP) | Equal treatment: implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation |
| Responsible | 2007/0213(COD) | Chemicals: classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (amend. Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 in order to adapt it to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008). Downstream legislation - Regulation |
| Responsible | 2007/0212(COD) | Chemicals: classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (amend. Directives 76/768/EEC, 88/378/EEC, 1999/13/EC, 2000/53/EC, 2002/96/EC and 2004/42/EC in order to adapt them to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008). Downstream legislation - Directive |
| Responsible | 2007/0121(COD) | Chemicals: classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (amend. and repeal. Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC; amend. Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006) |
| Opinion | 2006/2240(INI) | Promoting decent work for all |
| Responsible | 2006/2132(INI) | Equality between women and men: roadmap 2006-2010 |
| Opinion | 2005/0187(CNS) | Research RTD, 7th EC Framework Programme 2007-2013: People specific programme for supporting the training and the career development of researchers |
| Responsible | 2005/0017(COD) | Gender equality: establishment of a European Institute for Gender Equality |
| Opinion | 2002/0052(COD) | Health in developing countries: aid for policies and actions on reproductive and sexual health and rights (repeal. Regulation (EC) No 1484/97) |
| Responsible | 2000/0807(CNS) | Medium-term financial assistance mechanism for Member States' balances of payments. Report |
Born
1947/08/02 Valdastico (VI)- Graduate in literature (1971). Teacher (1971-1985). Member of the Regional Executive of the Veneto with responsibility for roads and transport (1985-1990). Chairwoman of the international airport of Venice (1986-87). President of the Veneto, Emilia Romagna and Piemonte inter-regional board for the management of the Po river - Veneto waterways system (1988-1989).
- Vice-Chair of the Regional Executive of the Veneto (1990-1993). President of the Regional Council (1995-2000). Drew up the first Regional Transport Plan for the Veneto, devised the 'Snow Plan' and the Plan for tourist ports. Launched the special Plan for 'black spots' and major safety campaigns. Has been responsible for major institutional initiatives upholding the interests of women in the institutional, family and social spheres.
- Member of the European Parliament (since 1999). Vice-Chair of the Delegation to the EU-Bulgaria joint parliamentary committee (2002-2004). Vice-Chair of the Delegation for relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (2007-2009). PPE member and then coordinator for the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (1999-2009). Member of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (2000-2009). Member of the Temporary Committee on climate change (2007-2009). Member of the Committee on Culture and Education (2007-2009) and the Committee on Transport and Tourism (2007-2009).
Amendments
| Amendments | Dossier |
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2008/0196(COD) Consumer rights (amend. Directives 93/13/EEC and 1999/44/EC; repeal. Directives 85/577/EEC and 97/7/EC)
2010/10/25
IMCO
13 amendments...
Amendment 751 #
Proposal for a directive Article 10 – paragraph 2 2. An off-premises contract shall only be valid if the consumer signs an order form and
Amendment 790 #
Proposal for a directive Article 11 – paragraph 2 2. If the trader makes a telephone call to the consumer with a view to concluding a distance contract, he shall disclose his identity and the commercial purpose of the call at the beginning of the conversation with the consumer.The trader shall send to the consumer a confirmation of the offer on a durable medium. The consumer is bound to the contract only by his signature.
Amendment 807 #
Proposal for a directive Article 11 – paragraph 4 4. The consumer shall receive confirmation of all the information referred to in Article
Amendment 812 #
Proposal for a directive Article 11 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. The durable media referred to in paragraphs 2 and 4 shall be chosen by the consumer.
Amendment 813 #
Proposal for a directive Article 11 – paragraph 4 b (new) 4b. For the contract to be valid, the consumer shall be able to check all the details of his order and the total price before giving a final approval.
Amendment 932 #
Proposal for a directive Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 The consumer shall only be charged for the direct cost of returning the goods
Amendment 984 #
Proposal for a directive Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new) ca) the supply of foodstuffs, beverages and other hygienically sensitive goods, or goods that may create a sanitary risk if returned within the withdrawal period;
Amendment 1091 #
Proposal for a directive Article 22 – paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 1112 #
Proposal for a directive Article 22 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Member States may, where necessary in order to ensure a higher level of consumer protection, maintain or introduce, in their national law, provisions diverging from those laid down in Article 22.
Amendment 1392 #
Proposal for a directive Article 29 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. The guarantee statement shall be drafted in plain intelligible language and be legible. The guarantee shall be drafted in the language of the contract. It shall include the following:
Amendment 1405 #
Proposal for a directive Article 29 – paragraph 3 3. If the consumer so requests, the trader shall make the guarantee statement available in a durable medium, chosen by the consumer.
Amendment 1409 #
Proposal for a directive Article 29 – paragraph 4 d (new) 4d. Member States may, where necessary in order to ensure a higher level of consumer protection, maintain or introduce, in their national law, provisions diverging from those laid down in Article 29.
Amendment 1460 #
Proposal for a directive Article 31 – paragraph 4 4. Member States shall refrain from imposing any presentational requirements as to the way the contract terms are expressed or made available to the consumer, except for presentational requirements in relation to persons with disabilities. This Article does not affect the freedom of the Member States to impose additional requirements for the validity or effects of the contract such as the authentication of the contract or the certification of the signature.
source: PE-452.544
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2008/0261(COD) Medicinal products for human use: prevention of the entry into the legal supply chain of falsified medicinal products (amend. Directive 2001/83/EC)
2010/02/15
ITRE
8 amendments...
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Recital 7 b (new) (7b) Technologies which make it possible to identify and trace pharmaceuticals at the individual dose level may be a means of combating counterfeiting of medicinal products more effectively and deserve careful analysis by the institutions responsible for safeguarding public health in Europe.
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Recital 13 (13) The manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients or excipients should be subject to the relevant good manufacturing practices in force within the Community irrespective of whether those ingredients were manufactured in the Community or imported. With regard to the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients in third countries, it should be ensured that the rules for the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients intended for export to the Community, including inspection and enforcement, provide for a level of protection of public health equivalent to that provided for by Community legislation.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 1 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 1 – point 17 a All activities consisting of
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 1 a (new) Directive 2001/83/EC Article 1 – point 18 b (new) (1a) In Article 1, the following point 18b is inserted after point 18 a: 18b) Persons authorised to supply medicinal products: Persons or entities in the possession of a wholesale distribution authorisation without prejudice to persons or entities exempt from holding an authorisation to supply medicinal products.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 2 a (new) Directive 2001/83/EC Article 2 – paragraph 3 a (new) 2a) In Article 2, the following paragraph 3a is inserted after paragraph 3: '3a. This Directive shall not in any way alter the right of the Member States to restrict or prohibit the sale of prescription pharmaceuticals over the Internet.'
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 3 - point a Directive 2001/83/EC Article 46 – point f – subparagraph 1 a (new) Excipients shall be subject to their own good manufacturing practices developed by the Commission in accordance with Article 84 a.
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 13 a (new) Directive 2001/83/EC Article 84 a (new) (13a) the following Article 84a is inserted after Article 84. Article 84a The Commission shall publish guidelines on specific good manufacturing practices for active pharmaceutical ingredients and specific good manufacturing practices for Excipients. To this end, it shall consult the Committee for Proprietary Medicinal Products established under Council Directive 75/319/EEC and the Pharmaceutical Committee established by Council Decision 75/320/EEC.
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 14 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 85b Persons trading or brokering medicinal products shall ensure that the traded or brokered medicinal products are covered by a marketing authorization granted pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 or by the competent authorities of a Member State in accordance with this Directive.
source: PE-439.067
2010/12/03
ENVI
12 amendments...
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Recital 12 (12) Falsified active pharmaceutical ingredients pose the risk of sub-standard active pharmaceutical ingredients. This risk should be addressed
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Recital 13 (13)
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 3 – point a Directive 2001/83/EC Article 46 – point f – subparagraph 1 Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 3 – point b a (new) Directive 2001/83/EC Article 46 – point h (ba) The following point (h) is added: (h) to assume legal liability for the accuracy of the findings of inspections and checks he has carried out or commissioned, without it being possible to delegate that liability.
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 4 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 46b – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. Active substances used as starting material
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 4 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 46b – paragraph 2 – point b (b) they
Amendment 313 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 13 – point a a (new) Directive 2001/83/EC Article 80 – point g (aa) Point (g) is replaced by the following: '(g) they must comply with the principles and guidelines of good distribution, trading and brokering practice for medicinal products as laid down in Article 84.'
Amendment 342 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 15 – point -a (new) Directive 2001/83/EC Article 111 – paragraph 1 (-a) Paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: '1. The competent authorities of the Member State concerned shall, under the Agency's coordination, ensure by means of repeated, and where necessary unannounced, inspections, that the legal requirements governing medicinal products are complied with, and shall, where appropriate, commission an official medicinal product test laboratory, or another laboratory designated for that purpose, to carry out sampling tests. Such inspections shall be carried out by officials representing the competent authority who shall be empowered to: (a) inspect manufacturing or commercial establishments and any laboratories entrusted by the holder of the manufacturing authorization with the task of carrying out checks pursuant to Article 20; (b) take samples; (c) examine any documents which relate to the object of the inspection, subject to the provisions in force in the Member States on 21 May 1975, and which place restrictions on these powers with regard to the descriptions of the method of preparation.'
Amendment 343 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 15 – point a a (new) Directive 2001/83/EC Article 111 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 (aa) In Article 111(1), subparagraph 2 is replaced by the following: '2. The competent authorities shall carry out repeated, and where necessary unannounced, inspections of the premises of producers, distributors or importers of active ingredients used as starting materials, the premises of manufacturing authorisation holders, the premises of medicinal product traders and brokers or the premises of excipient producers, importers and distributors where there are sound grounds for suspecting, on the basis of information available to the authorities or of previous cases, that legal obligations or the guidelines are not being complied with. Such inspections may also be carried out at the request of a Member State, the Commission or the Agency.'
Amendment 352 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 16 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 111a The Commission shall adopt detailed guidelines laying down the principles for inspections referred to in Article 111 and, in particular, the Union or national bodies responsible for carrying out inspections.
Amendment 354 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 16 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 111b – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. The Commission shall, following a request from a third country and the satisfactory conclusion of the inspection by the body responsible pursuant to Article 111a, list that country by way of a Decision if its regulatory framework for active substances exported to the Community and the respective control and enforcement ensure a protection of public health equivalent to that in the Community. Particular account shall be taken of:
Amendment 357 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 16 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 111b – paragraph 3 3. The Commission, in cooperation with the Agency and competent authorities of the Member States, shall verify regularly whether the conditions set out in paragraph 1 are fulfilled. The first verification shall
source: PE-439.406
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2009/0054(COD) Commercial transactions: combating late payment (repeal. Directive 2000/35/EC). Recast
2010/10/03
IMCO
2 amendments...
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 13 (13)
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a directive Article 2 – point 2 2. “public authority” means any contracting authority
source: PE-439.270
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2009/0076(COD) Placing on the market and use of biocidal products
2010/03/23
IMCO
5 amendments...
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k (k) 'treated material or article' means any substance, mixture, material or article which was treated with or incorporates one or more biocidal products with the intention t
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new) ba) biocidal products designed to be used by consumers in domestic settings, or by professional users, according to conditions and instructions of use which are similar within the European Union, and which meet the criteria listed in Article 33 a.
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 33 a (new) In accordance with point (ba) of Article 33(1), a product shall be considered a biocidal product with similar use conditions if all of the following criteria are met: (i) it has similar conditions of use across the European Union, according to use instructions; (ii) it is already placed or is intended to be placed on the market in at least [...] Member States within two years of the authorisation being granted; (iii) it does not require personal protective equipment in conditions of use according to Annex VI, and when used under normal and reasonably foreseeable conditions of use, meets the requirements in Article 16(1). In order to define or adapt the number of Member States referred to in point (ii), the Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article [....].
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 77 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new) Disposal, storage and use of existing stocks of biocidal products for which the competent authority of the Member State has rejected an application for authorisation submitted under paragraph 3 or has decided not to grant authorisation are allowed until 18 months after such a rejection or a decision.
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 81 – paragraph 1 a (new) Disposal, storage and use of existing stocks of biocidal products which are not authorised for the relevant use by the competent authority or the Commission are allowed until 12 months after the date of the decision referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 80(2) or 12 months after the date referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 80(2), whichever is the later.
source: PE-439.908
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2009/0108(COD) Energy policy: measures to safeguard security of gas supply (repeal. Directive 2004/67/EC)
2010/01/19
ITRE
10 amendments...
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) This Regulation should enable natural gas undertakings and customers to rely on market mechanisms for as long as possible when coping with disruptions. It should also provide for emergency mechanisms to be used when markets alone are no longer able to deal adequately with a gas supply disruption. Even in an Emergency, market based instruments should be given priority to mitigate the effects of the supply disruption.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) It is important that gas supply
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 (23) To strengthen the solidarity between Member States in the case of a
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 30 (30) Since gas supplies from third countries are central to the security of gas supply of the
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 4 4. The Commission shall ensure coordinat
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. By [31 March 2011; 12 months from entry into force] at the latest, on the basis of the risk and impact assessment carried out according to Article 8, the Competent Authority, after consultation of the natural gas undertakings, of gas-powered generators, of the relevant organisations representing the interests of household and industrial customers and of the regulatory authority, where it is not the Competent Authority, shall establish:
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 2. Before adopting those Plans the Competent Authorities shall exchange information and consult each other
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 3. During the process mentioned in paragraph 2 the Commission after consultation with the Gas Coordination Group may recommend at which regional level the exchange of information and consultations shall take place. The Commission, after consultation of the
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. The joint Plan at regional level established according to paragraph 3 or 4 may be developed by the Competent Authorities concerned after consultation on issues regarding regional interests within the Gas Coordination Group.
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 5 5. The Competent Authority shall publish its Plans, including amended versions according to paragraph 6, and notify them to the Commission and the Gas Coordination Group without delay.
source: PE-438.187
2010/01/20
ITRE
25 amendments...
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 2. Following the recommendation of the Commission referred to in Article 4(3) or in the situation referred to in Article 4(4), the
Amendment 243 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 3 3. The methodology for calculating the N-1
Amendment 249 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 4 4. Each Competent Authority shall
Amendment 255 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 281 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 7 7. National Regulatory Authorities shall duly take into account the costs of fulfilling the N-1 standard and the costs of enabling the permanent physical capacity to transport gas in both directions in their approval of tariffs in a transparent and detailed manner, reflecting costs incurred in a clear and identifiable manner and in line with Article 41(8) of Directive
Amendment 288 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 301 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 Amendment 312 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 1. By [30
Amendment 325 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Following the recommendation of the Commission as referred to in Article 4(3) or in the situation referred to in Article 4(4), the obligations set out in this article may be fulfilled at the regional level.
Amendment 332 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 2 2. The natural gas undertakings, gas- powered generators, the relevant organisations representing the interests of household and industrial customers and the regulatory authority, where it is not the Competent Authority, shall cooperate and provide all necessary information for the risk and impact assessment.
Amendment 335 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 3 3. The risk and impact assessment shall be repeated every two years before 30 September of that year.
Amendment 352 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 2. The three main crisis levels shall be as follows: (1) Early warning level (Early Warning):
Amendment 365 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 4 4. The Competent Authority shall immediately inform the Commission and the Gas Coordination Group and provide
Amendment 378 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Measures imposed in case of Emergency, including at the regional or Union level, shall ensure fair and equitable compensation in favour of the natural gas undertakings affected by the measures.
Amendment 388 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission, after consulting the Gas Coordination Group, may declare a
Amendment 404 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 3 3. In a
Amendment 410 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 4 4. When the Commission considers that in a
Amendment 429 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 7 7. The Commission, after duly taking into account the opinion of the Gas Coordination Group, shall establish a permanent reserve list for a monitoring task force consisting of industry experts and representatives of the Commission. This monitoring task force may be deployed when necessary and shall monitor and report on the gas flows within and outside the
Amendment 439 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2.
Amendment 444 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point d (d) the level of security of supply, benchmarks and risk and impact assessment methodologies;
Amendment 450 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point g (g) review and implementation of the Plans;
Amendment 460 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) hourly flow of gas at all cross-border entry and exit points as well as all points connecting
Amendment 465 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) period, expressed in days, during which it is
Amendment 472 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 6 – point a a) Member States shall submit to the Commission the existing inter- governmental agreements concluded with third countries which have an impact on the development of gas infrastructures and supplies;
Amendment 478 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 6 – point b b)
source: PE-438.231
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2009/0173(COD) Reduction of CO2 emissions from light-duty vehicles: emission performance standards for new light commercial vehicles
2010/05/19
ITRE
6 amendments...
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) In those Communications an integrated approach was proposed with a view to reaching the Community target of average emissions of 120 g CO2/km from new passenger cars registered in the Community by 2012 by focusing on mandatory reductions of emissions of CO2 to reach an objective of 130 g CO2/km for the average new car fleet by means of improvements in vehicle motor technology and a further reduction of 10 gCO2/km, or equivalent if technically necessary, by means of other technological improvements, including fuel efficiency progress
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 2 2. From 2020, this Regulation sets a target of 1
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. This Regulation is complemented by additional measures corresponding to the reduction of 10 g CO2/km as part of the Community’s integrated approach.
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 For the calendar year commencing 1 January 201
source: PE-441.217
2010/12/05
ITRE
2 amendments...
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 – subject to confirmation of its feasibility on the basis of updated impact assessment results, the modalities for reaching, by the year 2020, a long-term target of 1
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – point 1 1. The
source: PE-441.272
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2009/2225(INI) Defining a new Digital Agenda for Europe: from i2010 to digital.eu
2010/02/25
ITRE
5 amendments...
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E a (new) Ea. whereas competitive communications markets are important in ensuring that users receive maximum benefits in terms of choice, quality and affordable prices,
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Stresses the importance of continuing efforts towards ubiquitous and high-speed access for all citizens and consumers, through the promotion of access to fixed and mobile Internet and
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Calls on stakeholders to adopt open models for communications network deployment to help boost innovation and drive demand;
Amendment 227 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the EU institutions to remove the key regulatory obstacles to cross-border communications and online transactions by 2015; calls on the Commission to review the Community acquis affecting the online single market and to propose targeted legislative action on key impediments;
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Emphasises the need to develop the free circulation of content and knowledge and to achieve, by 2015, a simple, consumer-friendly legal framework for accessing digital content in Europe, which would give certainty to consumers and ensure robust solutions that are balanced and attractive for users and rights-holders; urges the EU to accelerate the debate on copyright
source: PE-439.243
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2010/0212(COD) Approval and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry vehicles
2011/10/25
IMCO
37 amendments...
Amendment 300 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) In order to allow manufacturers of components or separate technical units to apply for EU type-approval for components or separate technical units or authorisation, it is also important for these manufacturers to have access to certain information that is available only from the vehicle manufacturer, such as the technical information
Amendment 304 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21)
Amendment 311 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 2 2. This Regulation shall not apply to interchangeable machinery that is fully raised from the ground or cannot articulate around a vertical axis when the vehicle to which it is attached is in use on a road.
Amendment 313 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point a Amendment 316 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (ca) track-laying tractors, category C;
Amendment 318 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new) (cb) special purpose wheeled tractors : categories T4.1 and T4.2.
Amendment 334 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point n Amendment 336 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point o Amendment 338 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 348 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 3. Unless a different agreement has been concluded with the buyer of the vehicle, the certificate of conformity shall be drawn up in
Amendment 352 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 34 – paragraph 2 2. Paragraph 1 shall apply, in the case of complete vehicles, for a period of
Amendment 357 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 44 – paragraph 2 2. The
Amendment 359 #
Proposal for a regulation Chapter 16 – title Access to
Amendment 364 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 47 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new) (1a) Until the Commission has adopted a common standard for the information provided to independent operators, this shall be available in a consistent manner that can be processed with reasonable effort.
Amendment 366 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 47 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 This information shall include information required for fitting parts or equipment on
Amendment 369 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 47 – paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 372 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 47 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. In order to ensure vehicle functional safety and environment protection, a standard shall be defined and established by the relevant national authority to certify quality and capability of the repairers. Specific and adequate training shall be granted by manufacturers and subject to the payment of a reasonable fee.
Amendment 375 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 47 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The information referred to in paragraph 1 shall include
Amendment 377 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 47 – paragraph 3 – point g (g) the software
Amendment 380 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 47 – paragraph 3 – point i (i)
Amendment 385 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 47 – paragraph 4 4. Authorised dealers or repairers within the distribution system of a given
Amendment 387 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 47 – paragraph 5 5. The
Amendment 389 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 47 – paragraph 6 6. For the purposes of manufacture and servicing of OBD-compatible replacement or service parts and diagnostic tools and test equipment, manufacturers shall provide the relevant OBD and
Amendment 390 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 47 – paragraph 6 6. For the purposes of manufacture and servicing of OBD-compatible replacement or service parts and diagnostic tools and test equipment, manufacturers shall provide the relevant OBD and
Amendment 392 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 47 – paragraph 7 7. For the purposes of the design and manufacture of automotive equipment for alternative fuel tractors, manufacturers shall provide the relevant OBD and
Amendment 393 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 47 – paragraph 7 7. For the purposes of the design and manufacture of automotive equipment for alternative fuel tractors, manufacturers shall provide the relevant OBD and
Amendment 395 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 47 – paragraph 10 10. The manufacturer shall make subsequent amendments and supplements to
Amendment 397 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 47 – paragraph 11 11. Where repair and maintenance records of a
Amendment 400 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 47 – paragraph 12 12. The Commission shall be delegated powers to adopt in accordance with Article 57 a delegated act laying down the detailed requirements with regard to access to repair and maintenance information, in particular technical specifications relating to the way in which vehicle repair and maintenance information shall be provided. The Commission shall however ensure that the information to be provided and related procedures are proportionate to the objective and do not place disproportionate burdens on SMEs, the Commission shall ensure in particular due consideration is paid to the limited sales volumes of certain vehicle types and models covered.
Amendment 401 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 47 – paragraph 12 12. The Commission shall be delegated powers to adopt in accordance with Article 57 a delegated act laying down the detailed requirements with regard to access to repair and maintenance information, in particular technical specifications relating to the way in which
Amendment 403 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 48 – paragraph 2 The final manufacturer shall be responsible for communicating information about the whole
Amendment 405 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 49 – title Fees for access to
Amendment 410 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 49 – paragraph 2 2. A fee shall not be reasonable or proportionate if it discourages access by failing to take into account the extent to which the independent operator uses it. Manufacturers shall make available
Amendment 414 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 60 – paragraph 2 2. Approval authorities shall continue to grant extension of approvals to those vehicles, systems, components or separate technical units under the terms of Directive 2003/37/EC and any of the directives listed in Article
Amendment 418 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 62 – paragraph 1 1. Directive 2003/37/EC as well as Directives 74/347/EEC, 76/432/EEC, 76/763/EEC, 77/537/EEC, 78/764/EEC, 80/720/EEC, 86/297/EEC, 86/298/EEC, 86/415/EEC, 87/402/EEC, 2000/25/EC, 2009/57/EC, 2009/58/EC, 2009/59/EC, 2009/60/EC, 2009/61/EC, 2009/63/EC, 2009/64/EC, 2009/66/EC, 2009/68/EC; 2009/75/EC, 2009/76/EC, 2009/144/EC are repealed with effect from
Amendment 421 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 64 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 It shall apply
source: PE-475.768
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2010/0252(COD) Radio spectrum policy: first programme
2011/03/14
ITRE
6 amendments...
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 13 (13) The 800 MHz band
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 25 a (new) (25a) Nothing in this Decision is intended to detract from the protection afforded to economic operators by the Directive 2009/140/EC, amending Directives 2002/21/EC on a common regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services, 2002/19/EC on access to, and interconnection of, electronic communication networks and associated facilities, and 2002/20/EC on the authorisation of electronic communications networks and services.
Amendment 295 #
Proposal for a decision Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Where Members States wish to adopt any such measures as are contemplated by paragraph 2, they shall do so by the imposition of conditions pursuant to Article 6 of the Authorisation Directive, in conformity with the procedures for the imposition or variation of such conditions laid down in the Directive 2009/140/EC, amending Directives 2002/21/EC on a common regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services, 2002/19/EC on access to, and interconnection of, electronic communications networks and associated facilities, and 2002/20/EC on the authorisation of electronic communications networks and services.
Amendment 307 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 3 3. Member States shall, by 1 January 2013 make the 800 MHz band available for electronic communications services in line with the harmonised technical conditions laid down pursuant to the Decision No 676/2002/EC. In Member States where exceptional national or local circums
Amendment 354 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 6 6. If necessary, the Commission shall ensure the availability of additional spectrum bands for the provision of harmonised satellite services for broadband access that will cover the whole territory of the Union including the most remote areas with a broadband offering enabling Internet access
Amendment 378 #
Proposal for a decision Article 8 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission, assisted by the Member States, which shall provide all appropriate information on spectrum use, shall create an inventory of existing spectrum use and of possible future needs for spectrum in the Union, in particular in the range from 300 MHz to
source: PE-460.615
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2010/0298(COD) Detergents: use of phosphates and other phosphorous compounds
2011/05/04
IMCO
13 amendments...
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Recital 1 (1) Pursuant to Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 648/2004, the Commission has evaluated the use of phosphates in detergents in the Report to the Council and the European Parliament concerning the use of phosphates. Following further analysis, the Commission has concluded that the use of phosphates in household laundry detergents should be
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Recital 2 (2) Efficient alternatives to phosphates- based household laundry detergents require small amounts of other phosphorous compounds, namely phosphonates, which
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a regulation– amending act Recital 3 Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Recital 5 (5) It is not appropriate to extend limitations of the use of phosphates and other phosphorous compounds in household laundry detergents to household automatic dishwasher detergents or to industrial and institutional detergents because suitable technically and economically feasible alternatives to the use of phosphates in those detergents are not yet available and because an impact assessment is not yet available evaluating the impacts of extending limitations to household automatic dishwasher detergents, in particular evaluating reformulation costs and the impact of chemicals used in phosphate-free formulations, household water and energy consumption in the consumer use phase (wash cycle), and the economic costs to consumers.
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Recital 5 (5) It is not appropriate to extend
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Recital 9 (9) It is appropriate to provide for deferred application of the
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Article 1 – point 1 Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 Article 1 – paragraph 2 – indent 5 – limitations or bans on the content of phosphates
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Article 1 – point 3 Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 Article 4 a Detergents listed in Annex VIa that do not comply with the limitations on the content of phosphates
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Article 1 – point 7 Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 Article 14 – paragraph 2 Member States may maintain
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Article 1 – point 8 Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 Article 16 By 31 December 2014, the Commission shall evaluate, submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the use of phosphates
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Article 1 – point 11 a (new) Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 Annex VII – Section B a (new) (11a) In Annex VII, the following section Ba is inserted : "Ba. Information on sustainable use Without prejudice to Directive 2006/114/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 concerning misleading and comparative advertising (codified version)1, the labelling of household laundry detergents shall mention relevant information, by means of a logo and/or text, on encouraging the sustainable use of laundry detergents, such as recommendations for avoiding the incomplete filling of washing machines, paying attention to the dosing instructions, washing at low temperature and recycling/refilling packaging." __________ 1 OJ L 376, 27. 12.2006, p. 21.
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 b (new) Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 Annex VII – Section B a (new) (11a) In Annex VII, the following section Ba is inserted: "Ba. Information on sustainable use Without prejudice to Directive 2006/114/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 concerning misleading and comparative advertising (codified version)1, laundry detergent labels shall contain references to relevant information which can be found on existing sources, such as internet websites, for consumers, in order to allow them to have access to useful recommendations, suggestions and advice encouraging their sustainable use." __________ 1 OJ L 376, 27. 12.2006, p. 21.
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Annex Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 Annex VI a – title and column 2 – row 2 LIMITATIONS ON THE CONTENT OF PHOSPHATES
source: PE-462.542
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2010/0306(NLE) Management of spent fuel and radioactive waste: EU legal framework
2011/04/15
ITRE
2 amendments...
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a directive Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new) fa. measures to ensure that the funding required for the management of spent fuel and radioactive waste and for emplacement purposes is set by the competent regulatory authority on the basis of a transparent process which is regularly reviewed and in which the licence holder is involved at all times.
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a directive Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new) (1a) Member States shall determine the moment at which responsibility for the management of spent fuel and radioactive waste is transferred from the licence holder to the body entrusted with such management under national law.
source: PE-462.870
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2010/0377(COD) Control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances
2011/06/22
IMCO
6 amendments...
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 22 a (new) (22a) Each adaptation of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 to technical progress should be followed by an assessment of the need to adapt Annex I to this Directive. This would establish a functional link between the two pieces of legislation and ensure that a high level of protection for human health and the environment is maintained.
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a directive Article 23 – paragraph 1 Without prejudice to Article 4, in order to adapt Annexes I to VII to technical progress, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 24. Within six months of the adoption of an act adapting Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 to technical progress, the Commission shall consider whether Annex I also needs to be adapted in the light of a substance potentially posing a greater accident hazard and of the criteria for application of Article 4.
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a directive Annex 1 – Part 2 – Table – row at the end (new) Colu CAS Colu Colu mn 1 num mn 2 mn 3 ber ber Esse 1000 5000 ntial oils and simil ar subst ance s (Not e 19a)
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a directive Annex 1 – Part 2 – Table – row at the end (new) Colu CAS Colu Colu mn 1 num mn 2 mn 3 ber ber Sodi 7681 200 500 um -52-9 hypo chlor ite, solut ion ... % Cl activ e
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a directive Annex 1 – Notes to Annex I - point 4 a (new) 4a. For the purpose of establishing qualifying quantities, mixtures classified as environmental hazards in sections E1 and E2, part 2 shall not come within the scope of this Directive if they are packed in limited quantities (single packaging up to 5 litres/5 kg and combined packaging up to 30 kg), as specified in the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a directive Annex 1 – Notes to Annex I - point 19 a (new) 19a. Essential oils and similar substances (1000/5000): This applies to essential oils and similar substances as defined by the ISO 9235 standard, with the exception of those in acute toxicity category 1 – all exposure routes, category 2 – all exposure routes and category 3 – dermal and inhalation routes (see Note 7), and specific target organ toxicity (STOT) – single exposure, category 1.
source: PE-467.237
2011/06/28
ENVI
1 amendments...
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 22 a (new) (22 a) There needs to be a systematic evaluation of the need to adapt the annex to this Directive listing dangerous substances, following the adaptations to the technical progress of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. This would enable a functional link to be ensured between the Regulation and this Directive and would also provide for increased protection of human health and the environment.
source: PE-467.297
2011/06/30
ENVI
5 amendments...
Amendment 273 #
Proposal for a directive Annex I – Part 1 – Table – Section 'E' Section ‘E’ – ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS E1 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment in Category 100 200 Acute 1 or Chronic 1 (substances with M ≥ 10) E2 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment in Category
Amendment 282 #
Proposal for a directive Annex I – Part 2 – Table – row 37 a (new) Sodium hypochlorite, solution …% Cl active 7681-52-9 200 500
Amendment 287 #
Proposal for a directive Annex I – Part 2 – Table – row 37 a (new) Essential oils and similar substances (note 19a) 1000 5000
Amendment 298 #
Proposal for a directive Notes to Annex I – paragraph 19 a (new) 19a. Essential oils and similar substances (1000/5000) This applies to essential oils and similar substances as defined by ISO 9235 standard with the exception of those falling within the hazard classes acute toxicity, category 1, all exposure routes, category 2, all exposure routes and category 3 exposure by dermal and inhalation routes (see note 7), as well as those falling within the hazard class STOT specific target organ toxicity - single Exposure, category 1.
Amendment 331 #
Proposal for a directive Annex VII CRITERIA FOR DEROGATIONS
source: PE-467.346
2011/07/19
ITRE
7 amendments...
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 22 a (new) (22a) Each adaptation of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 to technical progress should be followed by an assessment of the need to adapt Annex I to this Directive. This would establish a functional link between the two pieces of legislation and ensure that a high level of protection for human health and the environment is maintained.
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a directive Article 23 Without prejudice to Article 4, in order to adapt Annexes I to VII to technical progress, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 24. Within six months of the adoption of an adaptation to technical progress to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, the Commission shall assess whether Annex I needs to be adapted, taking into account the major-accident hazard potential of a substance and the criteria for the application of Article 4.
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a directive Annex I – Part 1 – Section E - boxes 1 and 2 Section ‘E’ – ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS E1 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment in Category
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a directive Annex I – Part 2 – box 37 a (new) Sodium hypochlorite, solution …% Cl 7681-52-9 200 500 active
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a directive Annex I – Part 2 – box 37 b (new) Essential oils and similar substances (see 1000 5000 note 19a)
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a directive Annex I – Notes to Annex 1 – point 19 a (new) 19a. Essential oils and similar substances (1000/5000) This applies to essential oils and similar substances as defined by the ISO 9235 standard, with the exception of those in acute toxicity category 1 – all exposure routes, category 2 – all exposure routes and category 3 – dermal and inhalation routes (see Note 7), and specific target organ toxicity (STOT) – single exposure, category 1.
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a directive Annex VII – paragraph 1 (new) Any substance or mixture that is toxic or highly toxic to aquatic organisms stored in a unit (e.g. a drum) that is less than or equal to 0.2% of the tonnage indicated in column 2 of part 1 of Annex I (i.e. 400 kg and 200 kg respectively for substances and mixtures that are toxic/highly toxic to aquatic organisms) shall be ignored for the purposes of calculating the total quantity present if its location within an establishment is such that an accidental spillage cannot cause a major accident elsewhere on the site via a domino effect and where they are stored in a single sealed-off area.
source: PE-469.779
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2010/2079(INI) Simplifying the implementation of the Research Framework Programmes
2010/07/16
ITRE
4 amendments...
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Calls on the Commission to allow the reimbursement of costs incurred after the presentation of the project, in order to ease the participation of industrial partners, and particularly of SMEs;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Welcomes the overall trend towards shortening the average time-to-grant and time-to-pay but expresses some reservations about the generalised use of
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 a (new) 28a. Invites the Commission to extend the average time from the publication of the call for proposals to the deadline for submitting the application;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34. Supports a further introduction of e- administration and IT tools and, in particular, the development of a research participant portal and the introduction of electronic signature; calls on the Commission to establish an integrated and user-friendly online system; supports making all electronic information on programme management available (identification, application, negotiation and report); supports making this online system available on day one of the programme; is of the view that videoconferencing should be promoted to replace face-to-face meetings;
source: PE-445.806
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2010/2095(INI) Industrial Policy for the globalised era
2010/11/16
ITRE
37 amendments...
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas maintaining global leadership of European industry is only possible through new technologies/processes/solutions, R&D, a sophisticated supply-chain, better efficiency, strong human resources, good logistics and infrastructure, as cost-cutting alone is not the way forward for industry in Europe,
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas an ambitious EU industrial policy must be based on a strong internal market, both within EU borders and in its external dimension; whereas, in this connection, all industrial policy instruments (such as R&D policy, regional policy, competition policy, regulatory convergence and trade policy) must be brought to bear in addressing the opportunities and challenges of globalisation,
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the fact that, with the E
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Stresses the importance of the manufacturing sector for the European economy as the main source of long-term economic growth;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Highlights the fact that sustainable development, as defined by the Johannesburg Conference in 2002, shall be based on three pillars: economic, social and environmental; in order to have the most competitive economy the industrial policy shall be sustained by finding a balanced mix of these factors;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Calls on the Commission to develop, together with the European Parliament and the Council, a qualitative
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Takes the view that EU industrial policy should also be based on practical projects which bring tangible benefits to European businesses and citizens, such as GMES, Galileo and ITER;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Emphasises that the new, integrated approach calls for extremely effective collaboration within the Commission, and calls on the Commission to set up a permanent industrial policy task force to this end; furthermore calls on the Commission to focus more on competitiveness aspects during the impact assessment process (“Competitiveness Proofing”) as well as to evaluate ex post the cumulated impact of legal acts and to implement this essential part of smart regulation as quickly as possible;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 – indent 3 · must
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Recalls that, representing as it does an annual 17% of GDP in the EU, public procurement
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Recalls that, representing as it does an annual 17% of GDP in the EU, public procurement is a powerful instrument for stimulating innovation; points out that competitors such as China and the USA have set ambitious targets for public procurement of innovative, sustainable and environmental products, and calls for similar target setting in the EU in line with the Europe 2020 strategy; stresses that it is essential to ensure reciprocity of access to external markets, in particular public procurement markets, so as to enable EU businesses to compete on fair terms internationally;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Recalls that, representing as it does an annual 17% of GDP in the EU, public procurement is a powerful instrument for stimulating innovation; points out that competitors such as China and the USA have set ambitious targets for public procurement of innovative and environmental sustainable products, and calls for similar target setting in the EU in line with the EU 2020 Strategy;
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 – indent 4 ·
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 – indent 1 - intensification of raw material recovery by
Amendment 234 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 – indent 3 - optimal utilisation of and improved access to raw materials available in the EU, calling among other things for the rapid introduction of a European geo- information system that gives an overview of the raw materials available in the EU,
Amendment 262 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Is convinced that, in order to ensure security of investment, industry needs an energy policy focused on the long term which guarantees
Amendment 318 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 – indent 4 a (new) - setting up incentives for higher education to adjust the curricula accordingly,
Amendment 332 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Calls for
Amendment 350 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Calls for the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) to be extended beyond 2013 and its total amount of funding considerably expanded;
Amendment 351 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18a. Stress the need for a systematic quality check of any new legislation using the following criteria: · scientific advice: quality of evidence and interpretation, · consultation: ask "users" about the experience of existing regulations, · international benchmarking: compare with legislation in key competing countries, · consistency of the proposal with related EU legislation, · simplification achieved (including voluntary alternatives);
Amendment 357 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Calls for efforts to be stepped up with a view to creating without delay a Community patent in order to improve the framework conditions for industrial property rights, implementing a reform of standardisation methods and bringing about international standardisation in order to safeguard technological leadership; considers that stepping up measures to combat counterfeiting and protect intellectual property is a major concern of industrial policy;
Amendment 366 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20.
Amendment 387 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 – indent 2 a (new) • to examine the EU definition of small and medium-sized enterprises with a view to its flexibility and if its takes the needs of such enterprises in account, which do fulfil the specified sales and employment threshold because of growth or other reasons, but whose character is nevertheless medium-sized;
Amendment 393 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 – indent 2 a (new) • to implement projects to enable the networking of SMEs and larger companies along the value chain;
Amendment 394 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 – indent 2 b (new) • to examine, if medium-sized and family- owned enterprises, which do not fulfil the criteria of the existing SME definition, are adequately able to use existing and future financing opportunities for research and development directed specifically at small and medium-sized companies;
Amendment 396 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 – indent 2 b (new) • to promote the internationalisation of SMEs;
Amendment 405 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Takes the view that
Amendment 419 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Calls for future trade agreements to be drawn up in such a way that they
Amendment 429 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 a (new) 24a. Calls on the Commission to deliver on the objectives set out in the Global Europe communication and forthcoming communication on trade policy, notably by ambitious new market access in the Doha Round, including sectoral agreements, e.g. chemicals and machinery;
Amendment 436 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Stresses that employees" ideas and skills must be used in the restructuring of industry, and therefore calls for the widest possible consultation
Amendment 443 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 – indent 1 •
Amendment 446 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 – indent 1 • the existing industry-specific approaches (task forces, high-level groups, technology and innovation platforms such as Cars 21, etc.) to be renewed, comparably developed and equipped with clear strategic content by the Commission, in consultation with all stakeholders,
Amendment 449 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 – indent 2 Amendment 451 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 – indent 2 • the results to be implemented in a way that is tailored to the needs of the specific industries in a value chain approach,
Amendment 454 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 – indent 3 Amendment 475 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Takes
Amendment 487 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 – indent 1 • innovation clusters and networks, in particular the European competitiveness clusters and the new innovation partnerships to be launched in 2011 as part of the ‘Innovation Union’ initiative, should be given greater support, enabling knowledge transfer and research, better training and the infrastructure to be promoted in a coordinated way; this should also be a priority for the European Regional Development Fund,
source: PE-452.697
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2010/2107(INI) Revision of the Energy Efficiency Action Plan
2010/11/10
ITRE
1 amendments...
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Calls on the Commission to investigate the possibility to further extend the scope for energy efficiency measures in tertiary and commercial buildings;
source: PE-450.651
2010/12/10
ITRE
4 amendments...
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Asks the Commission and the Member States to promote the wider use of energy audits in companies and devise mechanisms for assisting SMEs
Amendment 332 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Calls on the Commission to submit proposals on how to establish an EU framework of revolving financial instruments, fiscal and accounting measures and appropriate regulations to support complementary energy efficiency measures which support existing successful national schemes and distribution channels (e.g. by means of risk sharing, such as ESCO models) and which encourages the setting-
Amendment 341 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Considers that this framework should take into account experience of existing revolving instruments provided by public financial intermediaries, not only to consumers but also to ESCOs providing energy efficiency services to consumers, involve existing EU funds and be designed to attract other public or private funds to create the highest leverage possible and support financial programmes for a large number of final beneficiaries;
Amendment 395 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 38. Calls on the Commission to consider proposing effective measures
source: PE-450.652
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2010/2211(INI) Investing in the future: a new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for a competitive, sustainable and inclusive Europe
2011/04/13
SURE
2 amendments...
Amendment 313 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Stresses, moreover, that the Europe 2020 strategy can only be credible if it is adequately funded; calls for the next MFF to reflect the ambitions of the Europe 2020 strategy and demands the Commission and the Member States to produce a credible funding framework ensuring, in particular, adequate funding for its flagship initiatives; argues, in this respect, that tasks, resources, and responsibilities must be clearly defined and well orchestrated between the Union and its Member States; calls on the Commission to clarify the budgetary dimension of the flagship initiatives as these priority action plans cut across all policies funded through the EU budget; calls on the Commission, likewise, to clarify what type of funding it plans to grant to the European Innovation Partnerships in order to ensure that their action is effective;
Amendment 358 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 b (new) 37b. Hopes that the European Innovation Partnerships, introduced by the flagship initiative 'Innovation Union', receive adequate support and ensure the wide- ranging participation of all stakeholders involved;
source: PE-462.729
2011/05/04
SURE
1 amendments...
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Highlights that EAV can be generated not only by expenditure, but also by European legislation and by coordination of national policies; underlines that the right policy mix between legislation, coordination and expenditure needs to be assessed for each intervention; stresses also the importance of ensuring that EU legislation remains within the confines of ‘better and smarter regulation’ in order to avoid any further red tape;
source: PE-462.723
2011/08/04
SURE
1 amendments...
Amendment 550 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 55. Takes the view that tackling the challenge of sustainability, through
source: PE-462.730
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2010/2245(INI) Innovation Union: transforming Europe for a post-crisis world
2011/03/03
IMCO
9 amendments...
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Supports the Commission’s willingness to breathe life into neglected intellectual property; believes that one way to achieve this could be the creation of a European Funds for Patents, which would create patents pools through a system of licences to the benefice of European enterprises, especially innovative SMEs;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Stresses the importance of speeding up the simplification of the EU's research and innovation programmes in order to increase the scope for enterprises to participate in EU-funded projects; underlines the necessity of strengthening SMEs capabilities when it comes to project designing and proposal writing, including technical assistance and suitable education programmes;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Urges the Commission to support the efforts of the public sector to adopt innovative approaches
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Calls on the Commission
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Calls on the Member States to modernise their education systems, particularly in the scientific field; encourages greater consultation and closer partnerships between businesses and universities in order to ensure that the skills acquired in the course of studies correspond as closely as possible to the requirements of the various sectors of the economy; stresses that it is important to improve the attractiveness of European higher education institutions for researchers and, for that purpose, supports making the European ‘Marie Curie’ scholarships system permanent, as it plays an essential role in encouraging researcher mobility within the European Union;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Highlights the necessity of speeding- up and modernising standard-setting to better facilitate interoperability and foster innovation in fast growing global markets;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Insists on the importance of achieving a well-functioning European Research Area by 2014, by establishing an overarching governance structure, progressively aligning national programmes, streamlining administration rules and enhancing cross-border mobility of researchers;
source: PE-458.836
2011/08/03
ITRE
47 amendments...
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A – introductory part A. whereas accelerating innovation is not only essential in order to attain a sustainable and competitive economic model and secure future employment, but will also generate solutions to the shared grand societal challenges facing European society, namely:
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B – point 1 ·
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B – point 1 a (new) · ensure a direct and open involvement of the most relevant actors (especially enterprises) in the decision-making processes,
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas, given that the online public consultation process conducted by the Commission is failing to ensure that full and proper account is taken of the realities of the situation and the views of the sectors affected, a more detailed study should be made of those realities and of the production system in order to gauge development and improvement in each sector;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the Innovation Union flagship initiative, which is the most significant and concrete attempt so far to introduce a strategic, integrated and market-oriented European innovation policy, whose success though depends on the full cooperation of – and its implementation by –the Member States;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Calls for a broad concept of innovation that goes beyond technological
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Calls for a broad concept of innovation that goes beyond technological and product-oriented innovation and p
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Calls for a clear distinction to be made between ‘original innovation’, meaning something made for the first time and not available on the market, from commercial improvements or alterations made to a product, service, process or movements already present on the market;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. Takes the view that socio-economic innovation needs to be precisely but flexibly defined, because in many cases it does not take the form of a product or the application of a technical solution but of a series of interconnected, long-term institutional, technical and management changes that constitute a process;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 c (new) 2c. Takes the view that the rules governing the use of innovation support should make a distinction between original innovation and product or company management improvements; points out that funding provided for business improvements could be deemed to constitute business aid;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Points out that the targets as set out in the Europe 2020 Strategy, the Energy Strategy for Europe 2011-2020, the raw materials initiative and the Roadmap for a Low Carbon Economy by 2050 must be given priority in the Innovation Union;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Considers that in order to guarantee the success of the new instruments for innovation that are going to be developed in the EU2020 Strategy is necessary to approve clear and specific 'Rules of Participation' that include an obligatory proportion of small and micro enterprises;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Welcomes the Commission's focus on grand societal challenges, and stresses that innovation is needed in order to increase resource productivity and sustainable
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Stresses the importance of the
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 – point 1 · strategic orientation, design and implementation of all policies and measures, with the aim of contributing to and enhancing innovation in Europe (through, for example, education and training, advisory services, the labour market, the single market, infrastructure, taxation instruments, industrial policy and trade);
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 – point 1 · strategic orientation, design and implementation of all policies and measures, with the aim of contributing to and enhancing innovation in Europe (through, for example, education and training, advisory services, the labour market, the single market, infrastructure, taxation instruments, EU policies focused on SMEs, industrial policy and trade);
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Welcomes the Commission's proposal for the development of a single integrated indicator allowing better monitoring of progress in innovation, involving primarily enterprises that, since the very beginning and in a concrete way, are committed in evaluating innovation; urges further development of the ‘scoreboard’ by means of international cooperation;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 2 Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Stresses that citizens' demands as consumers and engagement as professionals are one of the main drivers of innovation; points out that the creation of an innovative society must therefore be based on the participation of its citizens, by enabling them to articulate their needs and their creative potential through a bottom-up approach and by providing innovative solutions enabling individual citizens to contribute to resource efficiency;
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Highlights the importance of social innovation and the need to adopt a bottom- up approach and an open environment for creative ideas reducing the European risk adversity towards business development, so as to spur productivity growth, empower employees and develop solutions for unmet social needs (such as inclusion and immigration);
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Calls on the
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Stresses, in order to ensure greater integration of the components of the knowledge triangle, the need to promote policies to strengthen cooperation between education systems and the business world in the development of new curricula and doctoral programmes;
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Calls on the Commission to
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Calls on the Commission to examine existing consulting services as well as the option to set up a ‘one-stop shop’ in cooperation with the Member States, that is, a service counter where all stakeholders (especially innovative small firms) – including local and regional government – can apply for financial support or be linked up with potential partners;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Calls on the Commission to introduce a better method of financing innovation, by creating synergies and merging Research & Development & Innovation (R&D&I) support programmes where possible, for example the FPs, Joint Technology Initiatives, the CIP, Joint Programmes, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology and the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Calls on the Commission to introduce a better method of financing innovation, by creating synergies and merging Research & Development & Innovation (R&D&I) support programmes where possible, for example the FPs, Joint Technology Initiatives, the CIP, Joint Programmes, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology and the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan, and to direct structural funding and parts of the Common Agricultural Policy funds and Emission Trading Scheme auction revenues to innovation;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15a. Joins the Council in calling for a new balance between trust and control, and between risk-taking and risk avoidance;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15a. Asks the European Commission to present to the European Parliament an external evaluation about the innovation instruments created inside the Seventh Framework Programme like Technological Platforms and JTIs where the evaluation should include activities, calls, innovation projects and results (if they exist) and the economic contribution from public and private funds;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Stresses the need to support a composite financial architecture, as well as the development of new financial mechanisms, also combining automatic instruments with grant-based instruments in order to foster investments needed to reach strategic R&D goals;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18a. Welcomes the Commission proposal to define specific investments addressed to innovative start-ups;
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Calls on the Commission to move a greater proportion of close-to-the-market research to demonstration projects through relevant loan-driven instruments such as the CIP, the RSFF and the EIF, and to give SMEs Europe-wide access thereto;
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to re-evaluate the whole
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 a (new) 22a. Urges the European Commission to follow the recommendation of the Interim Evaluation of the Seventh Framework Programme (Expert Group) when it asks for a moratorium on new instruments that should be considered until the existing ones have been sufficiently developed and adequately evaluated; therefore, calls for special precaution to be taken in order to avoid confusion due to the proliferation of instruments;
Amendment 231 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 a (new) 22a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States, in the light of the fact that over recent years some EU policies and legislation have created difficulties for research and innovation and have been instrumental in the closure of many firms and the relocation of a large part of the European pharmaceuticals and chemicals industries, and have at the same time created difficulties for innovation, to carry out a study to identify the difficulties caused by the current legislation;
Amendment 246 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Calls for the introduction of a
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Calls for the completion of the European Research Area – a Treaty obligation – by 2014, so as to enable the EU to retain and attract top talent; calls on the Commission and the Member States to step up their efforts to facilitate the mutual recognition of professions and training courses;
Amendment 251 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Calls for the maximisation of the freedom of movement for researchers in order to achieve the completion of the European Research Area – a Treaty obligation – by 2014, so as to enable the EU to retain and attract top talent;
Amendment 255 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Welcomes the Commission proposal to develop a European knowledge market for trading and licensing by the end of 2011
Amendment 259 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 a (new) 27a. Points out that, if we are to move towards a single innovation market, ways of assessing the direct and indirect, short- and long-term, economic and social benefits need to be agreed;
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 a (new) 28a. Calls on the EU to conduct a study on the obstacles it has itself created to the development of research and innovation in Europe by bringing forward the expiry date for patents, introducing the precautionary principle across the board, giving legal form to the principle of substitution without any specific impact assessments and adopting the Reach Regulation without taking into account quality considerations or exemptions and without having checked for any adverse impact it might have on industrial activity;
Amendment 263 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Urges the Member States to direct their public procurement towards innovative products, processes and services; calls, therefore, on the Commission, in its legislative proposals, to facilitate innovation enabling public procurement, including a review of pre-commercial procurement opportunities, and calls on the Member States to
Amendment 282 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 – point 5 · encompass all research and innovation programmes, including the EIT's Knowledge and Innovation Communities;
Amendment 284 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 point 5 a (new) · involve all relevant public and private partners along the supply chains, in the selection and development of the future partnerships, as well as in the definition of their governance models,
Amendment 286 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 point 5 a (new) · integrate, not duplicate existing initiatives,
Amendment 289 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 point 5 b (new) · better coordinate existing instruments and initiatives
Amendment 293 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 a (new) 33a. Calls on the Commission to set up an innovation partnership for raw materials;
Amendment 294 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34. Underlines that full engagement of the regional and local levels is crucial to achieving the goals of the Innovation Union, as they have the necessary proximity to a wide range of actors involved in innovation and serve as an intermediary between these various actors, the Member States and the EU; calls on the Commission, therefore, to suggest areas for discussion and operational arrangements whereby the regions can participate in and make a contribution towards providing the most appropriate responses to society's major challenges, in full compliance with the principle of subsidiarity;
source: PE-460.664
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2010/2277(INI) Single Market for Enterprises and Growth
2011/01/20
ITRE
5 amendments...
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes th
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Considers that the
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Takes the view that the European Union must step up its efforts in the climate and energy sectors so as to contribute to the establishment of a fully operational energy market whilst meeting future energy challenges;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Welcomes the proposal to amend the Small Business Act in order to closely link it with the Europe 2020 Strategy
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8. Emphasises the need for a stronger coordination and harmonisation of the use of the European Radio Spectrum
source: PE-456.800
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2010/2304(INI) European broadband: investing in digitally driven growth
2011/03/25
ITRE
11 amendments...
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas public actors can contribute
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Considers that the objective must be to establish EU global leadership in ICT infrastructure by 2013 by delivering 100
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Highlights the importance of recognising and embracing all the existing broadband platforms, users, and services as part of the broadband ecosystem. This will help ensuring 100% broadband access and delivering the many societal benefits envisioned. This will, in turn, promote 100% broadband adoption;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Believes that competition in both infrastructure
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Encourages the Commission
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Highlights the need
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Notes that
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Supports the Commission's work with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to improve funding of fast and ultra-fast networks
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Welcomes the Commission's proposal to explore new financing sources for infrastructures in white areas and supports the creation of an EU bond project in collaboration with the EIB;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Notes the Commission's intention to produce guidance on costing and non- discrimination,
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 38. Underlines the importance of
source: PE-460.941
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2011/0156(COD) Food intended for infants and young children and food for special medical purposes
2012/01/17
IMCO
12 amendments...
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation Title 1 Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on food intended for infants and young children
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) A limited number of categories of food constitutes the sole source of nourishment of certain groups of the population or represent a partial source of nourishment; such categories of food are vital for the management of certain conditions and/or are essential to maintain the intended nutritional adequacy for certain well-established vulnerable groups of the population. Those categories of food include infant formulae and follow-on formulae, processed cereal-based food and baby food
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure legal certainty, definitions laid down in Commission Directive 2006/141/EC, Commission Directive 2006/125/EC
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) This Regulation should provide the criteria for the establishment of the specific compositional and information requirements for infant formula, follow-on formula, processed cereal-based food and baby food,
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) It is appropriate to establish and update a Union list of
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 26 (26) Currently, the statements ‘gluten-free’ and ‘very low gluten’ may be used for food
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (ca) foodstuffs for people intolerant to gluten;
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new) (ha) ‘foodstuffs for people intolerant to gluten’ means foodstuffs for particular nutritional uses which are specially produced, prepared and/or processed to meet the special dietary needs of people intolerant to gluten.
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 3 3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 15 to adapt the definitions of ‘infant formula’, ‘follow-on formula’, ‘processed cereal-based food’ and ‘baby food’
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. Subject to the general requirements of Articles 7 and 9 and taking into account Directive 2006/141/EC, Directive 2006/125/EC
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 source: PE-478.332
2012/01/18
ITRE
23 amendments...
Amendment 8 #
Proposal for a regulation Title Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on food intended for infants and young children and on food for special medical purposes and foodstuffs for people intolerant to gluten(presented by the Commission pursuant to Article 114 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union)(Text with EEA relevance)
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) A limited number of categories of food constitutes the sole source of nourishment of certain groups of the population or represent a partial source of nourishment; such categories of food are vital for the management of certain conditions and/or are essential to maintain the intended nutritional adequacy for certain well-established vulnerable groups of the population. Those categories of food include infant formulae and follow-on formulae, processed cereal-based food and baby food
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) A limited number of categories of food constitutes the sole source of nourishment of certain groups of the population or represent a partial source of nourishment; such categories of food are vital for the management of certain conditions and/or are essential to maintain the intended nutritional adequacy for certain well-established vulnerable groups of the population. Those categories of food include infant formulae and follow-on formulae, processed cereal-based food and baby food and food for special medical purposes, and food for people intolerant to gluten. Experience has shown that the provisions laid down in Commission Directive 2006/141/EC, Commission Directive 2006/125/EC, as well as Commission Directive 1999/21/EC, and Commission Regulation (EC) No 41/2009 ensure the free movement of such food in a satisfactory manner, while ensuring a high level of protection of public health. It is therefore appropriate that this Regulation focuses on the general compositional and information requirements for infant formula and follow-on formulae, processed cereal-based food and baby food for infants and young children and to food for special medical purposes, and food for people intolerant to gluten taking into account Commission Directive 2006/141/EC, Commission Directive 2006/125/EC and Commission Directive 1999/21/EC, and Commission Regulation (EC) No 41/2009.
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure legal certainty, definitions laid down in Commission Directive 2006/141/EC, Commission Directive 2006/125/EC and Commission Directive 1999/21/EC, and Commission Regulation (EC) No 41/2009 should be transferred to this Regulation. However, the definitions of infant formulae and follow-on formulae, processed cereal-based food and baby food, and food for special medical purposes, and food for people intolerant to gluten should be regularly adapted taking into account technical and scientific progress and relevant developments at international level, as appropriate.
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) This Regulation should provide the criteria for the establishment of the specific compositional and information requirements for infant formula, follow-on formula, processed cereal-based food and baby food, milk based drinks intended for young children and food for special medical purposes, taking into account Commission Directive 2006/141/EC, Commission Directive 2006/125/EC and Commission Directive 1999/21/EC, Commission Directive 96/8/EC and Commission Regulation (EC) No 41/2009. In order to adapt the definitions of infant formula, follow-on formula, processed cereal-based food and baby food, milk based drinks intended for young children, and food for special medical purposes laid down in this Regulation taking into account technical and scientific progress and relevant developments at international level, to lay down the specific compositional and information requirements and the process for placing on the market of food resulting from scientific and technological innovations with respect to the categories of food covered by this Regulation, including for additional labelling requirements to, or derogations from, the provisions of Directive 2000/13/EC and for the authorisation of nutrition and health claims, 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. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing-up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and Council.
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) This Regulation should provide the criteria for the establishment of the specific compositional and information requirements for infant formula, follow-on formula, processed cereal-based food and baby food,
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) It is appropriate to establish and update a Union list of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other substances that may be added for specific nutritional purposes to infant formula, follow-on formula, processed cereal-based food and baby food, and food for special medical purposes, and food for people intolerant to gluten, taking into account Regulation 953/2009, Commission Directives 2006/141/EC and 2006/125/EC, subject to certain criteria laid down in this Regulation. Given the fact that the adoption of the list implies the application of criteria set out in this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission in that respect. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers. The Commission should adopt immediately applicable implementing acts updating the Union list, where, in duly justified cases relating to public health, imperative grounds of urgency so require.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 26 (26) Currently, the statements ‘gluten-free’ and ‘very low gluten’ may be used for food
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. This Regulation establishes compositional and information requirements for the following categories of food for specialized nutrition:
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (c a) food for people intolerant to gluten
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point g – point ii Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new) (h a) ‘food for people intolerant to gluten’ means foodstuffs for particular nutritional uses which are specially produced, prepared and/or processed to meet the special dietary needs of people intolerant to gluten
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 3 3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 15 to adapt the definitions of ‘infant formula’, ‘follow-on formula’, ‘processed cereal-based food’ and ‘baby food’ and ‘food for special medical purposes’, and ‘food for people intolerant to gluten’ taking into account technical and scientific progress and relevant developments at international level, as appropriate.
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. In the labelling, presentation and advertising of foodstuffs for normal consumption the following shall be prohibited: (a) the use of the words specialised nutrition’, either alone or in conjunction with other words, to designate those foodstuffs; (b) all other markings or any presentation likely to give the impression that one of the products referred to in Article 1(1) and 1(2) is involved.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. Subject to the general requirements of Articles 7 and 9 and taking into account Directive 2006/141/EC, Directive 2006/125/EC
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. Subject to the general requirements of Articles 7 and 9 and taking into account Directive 2006/141/EC, Directive 2006/125/EC and Directive 1999/21/EC, and Regulation (EC) No 41/2009 as well as any technical and scientific progress, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated Regulations
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new) (c a) the derogations from the minimum font size due to the additional specific requirements on mandatory information to be provided on labels of certain foods referred to in Article 1(1) of this Regulation and other legibility requirements, established in Article 13(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council, relating to the provision of food information to consumers;
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new) (da) the process for the placing on the market of food referred to in Article 1 (1) resulting from scientific and technological innovations which do not comply with the rules as to composition laid down by the delegated regulations;
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new) (fa) the requirements for information to be provided on recommendations for appropriate use of the foods referred to in Article 1(1).
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. By the end of the transition period as defined in Article 18 (1), the Commission shall, after consulting the European Food Safety Authority, present to the European Parliament and to the Council a report on the desirability of special provisions regarding the composition and labelling of milk based drinks intended for young children in regard to the nutritional needs, the pattern of consumption, the nutritional intake and the levels of exposure to contaminants and pesticides of young children taking into account the different legislation that governs normal food and food intended for infants and young children. In the light of the conclusions of that report, the Commission shall either: (a) decide that there is no need for special provisions regarding the composition and labelling of milk based drinks intended for young children; (b) present in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 114 TFEU, any appropriate proposals for amendments to this Regulation; and amend the relevant delegated acts to include the special provisions concerned, in accordance with this Article.
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new) source: PE-480.536
2012/01/26
ENVI
13 amendments...
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation Title Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on food intended for infants and young children
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) A limited number of categories of food constitutes the sole source of nourishment of certain groups of the population or represent a partial source of nourishment; such categories of food are vital for the management of certain conditions and/or are essential to maintain the intended nutritional adequacy for certain well-established vulnerable groups of the population. Those categories of food include infant formulae and follow-on formulae, processed cereal-based food and baby food
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure legal certainty, definitions laid down in Commission Directive 2006/141/EC, Commission Directive 2006/125/EC
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) This Regulation should provide the criteria for the establishment of the specific compositional and information requirements for infant formula, follow-on formula, processed cereal-based food and baby food,
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) It is appropriate to establish and update a Union list of
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 26 (26) Currently, the statements
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. This Regulation establishes compositional and information requirements for the following categories of food for specialised nutrition:
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (ca) food for people intolerant to gluten.
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new) (ha) 'food for people intolerant to gluten' means foodstuffs for particular nutritional uses which are specially produced, prepared and/or processed to meet the special dietary needs of people intolerant to gluten;
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 3 3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 15 to adapt the definitions of
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. Subject to the general requirements of Articles 7 and 9 and taking into account Directive 2006/141/EC, Directive 2006/125/EC
Amendment 268 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 source: PE-480.592
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2011/0172(COD) Energy efficiency
2011/11/16
ITRE
6 amendments...
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 13 (13) It would be preferable for the 20% energy efficiency target to be achieved as a result of the cumulative implementation of specific national and European measures, on the basis of clear and enforceable national targets, promoting energy efficiency in different fields. If that approach does not succeed, it would however be necessary to reinforce the policy framework by adding a system of binding targets. In a first stage, therefore, Member States should be required to
Amendment 298 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 34 (34) In the implementation of the 20% energy efficiency target, the Commission will have to monitor the impact of new measures on Directive 2003/87/EC establishing the EU's emissions trading directive (ETS) in order to maintain the incentives in the emissions trading system rewarding low carbon investments and preparing the ETS sectors for the innovations needed in the future without interfering with the ETS implementing provisions.
Amendment 334 #
Proposal for a directive Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new) 1 a. ‘energy efficiency’ means the use of less energy inputs while maintaining an equivalent level of economic activity or service;
Amendment 353 #
Proposal for a directive Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new) 2 b. ‘energy saving’ means a reduction of energy consumption through the implementation of energy efficiency, behaviour change or decreased economic activity;
Amendment 473 #
Proposal for a directive Article 3 – paragraph 2 2. By 3
Amendment 479 #
Proposal for a directive Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. By 31 December 2013, the Commission shall establish, by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 18, a common and cost-effective methodology for monitoring and verifying energy savings and the evolution of energy intensity, which will permit to quantify efforts of Member States on an equivalent basis by drawing on available statistical indicators.
source: PE-475.873
2011/11/17
ITRE
15 amendments...
Amendment 587 #
Proposal for a directive Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Member States may lay down conditions for the exemption of building categories as defined in Article 4(2) of Directive 2010/31/EU from the provisions of this Article.
Amendment 602 #
Proposal for a directive Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point a (a) adopt an energy efficiency plan, freestanding or as part of a broader climate or environmental plan, containing specific energy saving objectives and a timetable for their achievement, with a view to continuously improving the body's energy efficiency;
Amendment 606 #
Proposal for a directive Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point a (a) adopt an energy efficiency plan, freestanding or as part of a broader climate or environmental plan, containing specific energy
Amendment 607 #
Proposal for a directive Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point a a (new) (aa) check and verify yearly level of achievement of planned objectives;
Amendment 663 #
Proposal for a directive Article 6 – paragraph 1 1. Each Member State shall set up an energy efficiency obligation scheme. This scheme shall ensure that either all energy distributors or all retail energy sales companies operating on the Member State's territory achieve annual energy savings
Amendment 696 #
Proposal for a directive Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new) Measures that target long term savings or structured programs proposed by operators in the energy efficiency sector should be encouraged through incentives or specific fiscal treatment.
Amendment 709 #
Proposal for a directive Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Member States shall ensure that the National Authorities set cost recovery mechanisms ensuring that costs associated to the provisions of this article are fully recovered.
Amendment 742 #
Proposal for a directive Article 6 – paragraph 5 – point a (a) include requirements with a social aim in the saving obligations they impose, including by requiring measures to be implemented in households affected by energy poverty or in social housing, enhancing the implementation of action programmes including a multistep approach (energy audit, energy advice, financial advice, works, monitoring works' effectiveness);
Amendment 783 #
Proposal for a directive Article 6 – paragraph 8 8. Member States may exempt small energy distributors and small retail energy sales companies, namely those that distribute or sell less than the equivalent of 75 GWh of energy per year, employ fewer than 10 persons or have an annual turnover or annual balance sheet total that does not exceed EUR 2 000 000, from the application of this Article if equivalent measures are established. Energy produced for self use shall not count towards these thresholds.
Amendment 786 #
Proposal for a directive Article 6 – paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. The Member States may exempt energy sources which do not account for more than 5 % of total annual primary energy consumption for each category of use from the application of this Article.
Amendment 851 #
Proposal for a directive Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 Member States shall develop programmes
Amendment 862 #
Proposal for a directive Article 7 – paragraph 2 2. Member States shall ensure that enterprises not included in the second subparagraph of paragraph 1 are subject to an energy audit carried out in an independent and cost-effective manner by qualified or accredited experts at the latest by 30 June 201
Amendment 888 #
Proposal for a directive Article 7 – paragraph 3 3. Energy audits carried out in an independent manner resulting from energy management systems or implemented under voluntary agreements concluded between organisations of stakeholders and an appointed body and supervised by the Member State concerned or by the Commission, shall be considered as fulfilling the requirements of paragraph 2. For this purpose energy audits shall comply with most recent recognized international standards.
Amendment 1040 #
Proposal for a directive Article 10 – paragraph 1 1. By 1 January 2014, Member States shall establish and notify to the Commission a national heating and cooling plan for developing the potential for the application of high-efficiency cogeneration and efficient district heating and cooling
Amendment 1081 #
Proposal for a directive Article 10 – paragraph 2 2. Member States shall take the necessary measures to develop efficient district heating and cooling infrastructure to accommodate the development of high- efficiency cogeneration and the use of heating and cooling from waste heat and renewable energy sources in accordance with paragraphs 1, 3, 6 and 7. When developing district heating and cooling, they shall to the extent possible opt for high-efficiency cogeneration rather than heat-only generation. The costs associated to the development of district heating and cooling infrastructure shall be borne by the users connected to such infrastructure through regulated tariffs.
source: PE-475.932
2011/11/18
ITRE
8 amendments...
Amendment 1100 #
Proposal for a directive Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part Member States shall ensure that in the promotion areas with cogeneration potential as identified according to paragraph 2, all new thermal electricity generation installations with a total thermal input exceeding 20 MW:
Amendment 1210 #
Proposal for a directive Article 10 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 Member States shall ensure that, in the promotion areas with cogeneration potential as identified according to paragraph 2, whenever an existing electricity generation installation with a total rated thermal input exceeding 20 MW is substantially refurbished or when, in accordance with Article 21 of Directive 2010/75/EC, its permit is updated, the technical and economic feasibility of a conversion to allow its operation as a high- efficiency cogeneration installation is set as a preferential condition in the new or updated permit or licence, provided that the installation is sited in a location where the
Amendment 1273 #
Proposal for a directive Article 10 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 2 Member States shall establish mechanisms to ensure the connection of these installations to district heating and cooling networks.
Amendment 1418 #
Proposal for a directive Article 13 a (new) Information and training 1. Member States shall ensure that information on available energy efficiency mechanisms and financial and legal frameworks is transparent and widely and actively disseminated to all relevant market actors, including consumers, builders, architects, engineers, environmental auditors and installers of building elements as defined in Directive 2010/31/EU. They shall ensure that banks and other financial institutions are informed of the possibilities of participating, including through the creation of public/private partnerships, in the financing of energy efficiency improvement measures. 2. Member States shall establish appropriate conditions and incentives for market operators to provide adequate and targeted information and advice to energy consumers on energy efficiency. 3. Member States, with the participation of stakeholders, including local and regional authorities, shall develop suitable information, awareness-raising and training programmes to inform citizens of the benefits and practicalities of taking energy efficiency improvement measures. 4. The Commission shall ensure that information on best energy-saving practices in Member States is exchanged and widely disseminated.
Amendment 1436 #
Proposal for a directive Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new) e a) encouraging financial support to SMEs and ESCOs implementing long term investments in the Energy Efficiency on behalf of SMEs, through: dedicated State funds, credit guarantees, low profit loans specifically designed for energy efficiency.
Amendment 1463 #
Proposal for a directive Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new) b a) setting exemption schemes from Stability and Growth Pact for investments in energy efficiency made by public authorities.
Amendment 1473 #
Proposal for a directive Article 15 a (new) Article 16 a (new) Funds and funding mechanisms 1. Without prejudice to Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Member States may establish a fund or funds to subsidise the delivery of energy efficiency improvement programmes and measures and to promote the development of a market for energy efficiency improvement measures. Such measures may include the promotion of energy auditing and financial instruments for energy savings. The fund may, among other sources, include the revenues generated by the auctions under the emission trading scheme. 2. When funds subsidise the delivery of energy efficiency improvement measures, access to funds shall be made conditional upon the actual achievement of energy savings or energy efficiency improvements. Such achievement shall be proved by appropriate means, such as energy performance certificates for buildings or energy labels for products.
Amendment 1475 #
Proposal for a directive Article 15 a (new) Article 15 a (new) Funds and financing schemes The Commission shall regularly review the operation and impact of the European Energy Efficiency Fund (EEEF), established by Regulation (EU) No 1233/2010, in order to gauge its effectiveness and determine whether further resources should be allocated to this financial instrument, the purpose of which is to support initiatives to promote energy efficiency.
source: PE-475.982
2011/11/22
ITRE
8 amendments...
Amendment 1496 #
Proposal for a directive Article 19 – paragraph 1 1. By 30 April each year, Member States shall report on the progress achieved towards national energy efficiency targets, in accordance with Annex XIV(1). Every three years the national reports shall be accompanied by supplementary information in accordance with Annex XIV(2).
Amendment 1501 #
Proposal for a directive Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 By 3
Amendment 1509 #
Proposal for a directive Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 The Commission shall, not later than 1 January 2014, provide a template as guidance for the supplementary reports. This template shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 20(2). The supplementary reports shall in any case include the information specified in Annex XIV. While setting their national energy efficiency plans, the Member States shall take into account cost-effective energy efficiency measures and the risk of carbon leakage.
Amendment 1517 #
Proposal for a directive Article 19 – paragraph 4 4. The Commission shall evaluate the annual reports and supplementary
Amendment 1523 #
Proposal for a directive Article 19 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 Amendment 1538 #
Proposal for a directive Article 19 – paragraph 7 7. By 3
Amendment 1791 #
Proposal for a directive Annex XI – section 2 – point f Amendment 1803 #
Proposal for a directive Annex XIV – Part 2 – title General framework for supplementary
source: PE-475.997
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2011/0177(APP) Multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020
2012/05/09
ITRE
4 amendments...
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Highlights the added value of EU programmes in favour of SMEs, as these have proven very helpful in supporting
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4a (new) 4a. Strongly believes that the expenditure allocated for the Programme for the Competitiveness of enterprises and SMEs (COSME), should be significantly increased, in particular for financial instruments, so that the programme can reach even more SMEs, and could also finance business transfers;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 Underlines the strategic importance of large-scale infrastructure projects (such as ITER, Galileo,
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Underlines that an increase of the operational budget needs to be accompanied by an adequate increase of the administrative budget in order to ensure successful delivery of EU programmes;
source: PE-494.802
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2011/0187(COD) Roaming on public mobile communications networks within the Union. Recast
2011/12/21
IMCO
24 amendments...
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point k (k) ‘regulated data roaming service’ means a roaming service enabling the use of packet switched data communications by a roaming customer by means of his mobile telephone or other mobile device while it is connected to a visited network. A regulated data roaming service does not include the transmission or receipt of regulated roaming calls or SMS messages,
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point m (m) ‘alternative roaming provider’ means a
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 1. Mobile network operators shall meet all reasonable requests for wholesale roaming access, including those from mobile virtual network operators and resellers. The request for wholesale roaming access shall remain proportional and adapted to the party requesting access. Rules on regulated wholesale roaming tariffs laid down in Articles 6, 8 and 11 shall apply for the provision of wholesale roaming access. Those rules shall be without prejudice to the recovery of other costs linked to the delivery of the wholesale roaming access by the mobile network operator.
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 2. Wholesale roaming access shall cover as long as proportionality is guaranteed access to all network elements and associated facilities, relevant services, software and information systems, necessary for the provision of roaming services to customers. Additional services which go beyond basic wholesale roaming access, for example the provision of billing or customer care services should be reimbursed.
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 3 3. Wholesale roaming access request shall be granted within a
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point k (k) ‘regulated data roaming service’ means a roaming service enabling the use of packet switched data communications by a roaming customer by means of his mobile telephone or other mobile device while it is connected to a visited network. A regulated data roaming service does not include the transmission or receipt of regulated roaming calls or SMS messages,
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point m (m) ‘alternative roaming provider’ means a
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 1. Mobile network operators shall meet all reasonable requests for wholesale roaming access, including those from mobile virtual network operators and resellers. The request for wholesale roaming access should remain proportional and adapted to the party requesting access. Rules on regulated wholesale roaming tariffs laid down in Articles 6, 8 and 11 shall apply for the provision of wholesale roaming access. Those rules are without prejudice to the recovery of other costs linked to the delivery of the wholesale roaming access by the mobile network operator.
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 a (new) Article 4 a The obligations provided for in paragraphs (1) to (6) of Article 4 and Article 5 shall not apply to home providers who offer to all of their subscribers roaming tariffs significantly close to the tariffs levied from the roaming customer for domestic voice, SMS and data services by 1 July 2014. BEREC shall, after consulting stakeholders and in close co-operation with the Commission, lay down within a reasonable period of time, not exceeding three months after the adoption of this Regulation, guidelines with regard to the definition of roaming tariffs significantly close to domestic tariffs.
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 2. Wholesale roaming access shall cover as long as proportionality is guaranteed access to all network elements and associated facilities, relevant services, software and information systems, necessary for the provision of roaming services to customers. Additional services beyond basic wholesale roaming access, for example the provision of billing or customer care services should be reimbursed.
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 3 3. Wholesale roaming access request shall be granted within a
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 1. The average wholesale charge that the operator of a visited network may levy from the customer's home provider for the provision of a regulated roaming call originating on that visited network, inclusive inter alia of origination, transit and termination costs, shall not exceed EUR 0,1
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 2. The average wholesale charge referred to in paragraph 1 shall apply between any pair of operators and shall be calculated over a twelve-month period or any such shorter period as may remain before the end of the period of application of a maximum average wholesale charge as provided for in this paragraph or the expiry of this Regulation. The maximum average wholesale charge shall decrease to EUR 0,10 and EUR 0,0
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. The obligations provided for in paragraphs 1 to 6 above and Article 5 shall not apply to home providers who offer to all of their subscribers roaming tariffs significantly close to the tariffs levied from the roaming customer for domestic voice, SMS and data services by 1 July 2014. BEREC, after consulting stakeholders and in close co-operation with the Commission, shall lay down, within a reasonable period of time not exceeding three months after the adoption of this Regulation, guidelines with regard to the definition of roaming tariffs significantly close to domestic tariffs.
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 The retail charge (excluding VAT) of a Eurotariff which a home provider may levy from its roaming customer for the provision of a regulated roaming call may vary for any roaming call but shall not exceed EUR 0,3
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 2. With effect from 1 July 2012, the retail charge (excluding VAT) of a Euro-SMS tariff which a home provider may levy from its roaming customer for a regulated roaming SMS message sent by that roaming customer
Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 1. With effect from 1 July 2012 the average wholesale charge that the operator of a visited network may levy from the roaming customer's home provider for the provision of regulated data roaming services by means of that visited network shall not exceed a safeguard limit of EUR 0,23
Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 1. The average wholesale charge that the operator of a visited network may levy from the customer's home provider for the provision of a regulated roaming call originating on that visited network, inclusive inter alia of origination, transit and termination costs, shall not exceed EUR 0,1
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 2. The average wholesale charge referred to in paragraph 1 shall apply between any pair of operators and shall be calculated over a twelve-month period or any such shorter period as may remain before the end of the period of application of a maximum average wholesale charge as provided for in this paragraph or the expiry of this Regulation. The maximum average wholesale charge shall decrease to EUR 0,10 and EUR 0,0
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 With effect from 1 July 2012, the retail charge (excluding VAT) of a Euro-data tariff which a home provider may levy from its roaming customer for the provision of a regulated roaming data shall not exceed EUR 0,
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 2. The retail charge (excluding VAT) of a Eurotariff which a home provider may levy from its roaming customer for the provision of a regulated roaming call may vary for any roaming call but shall not exceed EUR 0,3
Amendment 257 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 2. With effect from 1 July 2012 , the retail charge (excluding VAT) of a Euro-SMS tariff which a home provider may levy from its roaming customer for a regulated roaming SMS message sent by that roaming customer
Amendment 274 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 1. With effect from 1 July 2012 the average wholesale charge that the operator of a visited network may levy from the roaming customer's home provider for the provision of regulated data roaming services by means of that visited network shall not exceed a safeguard limit of EUR 0,23
Amendment 291 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 2. With effect from 1 July 2012, the retail charge (excluding VAT) of a Euro-data tariff which a home provider may levy from its roaming customer for the provision of a regulated roaming data shall not exceed EUR 0,
source: PE-478.641
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2011/0300(COD) Trans-European energy infrastructure: guidelines
2012/08/05
ITRE
18 amendments...
Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) the project
Amendment 274 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) the p
Amendment 281 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) the project involves at least two Member States, either by directly crossing the border of one or more Member States or by being located on the territory of one Member State and having a significant cross-border impact both on Member States and/or third countries as set out in point 1 of Annex IV;
Amendment 351 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 4 4. When ranking projects contributing to the implementation of the same priority, due consideration shall also be given to the urgency of each proposed project in order to meet the energy policy targets of market integration and competition,
Amendment 375 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 6 – introductory part 6. If the commissioning of a project of common interest is delayed by more than two years compared to the implementation plan
Amendment 460 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 1. To increase transparency for all stakeholders concerned, the competent authority shall, within nine months of the entry into force of this Regulation, publish a manual of procedures for the permit granting process applicable to projects of common interest. The manual shall be updated as necessary and made available to the public. The manual shall at least include the information specified in point 1 of Annex VI. This provision is without prejudice to the national transparency and public consultation procedure in place at national level.
Amendment 502 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 1. Within
Amendment 511 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 2. Within three months of the day of receipt of the methodology, the Agency, after formally consulting
Amendment 556 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. Where a project promoter incurs higher risks for the development, construction, operation or maintenance of a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 and 2 of Annex II, except for hydro-pumped electricity storage projects, compared to the risks normally incurred by a comparable infrastructure project, and where such risks are not covered under an exemption pursuant to Article 36 of Directive 2009/73/EC or Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 714/2009, national regulatory authorities shall ensure that appropriate incentives are granted to that project when applying Article 37(8) of Directive 2009/72/EC, Article 41(8) of Directive 2009/73/EC, Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 714/2009, and Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009. This paragraph is without prejudice to the incentives schemes already provided under the national legislation.
Amendment 601 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) the project is commercially not viable according to the business plan and other assessments carried out, notably by possible investors or creditors. The decision on incentives and its justification referred to in paragraph 3 of shall be taken into account when assessing the project's commercial viability;
Amendment 682 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 1 – point c (c) electricity storage facilities used for storing electricity on a permanent or temporary basis in above-ground or underground infrastructure or geological sites
Amendment 702 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex III – part 1 – point 1 – paragraph 1 (1) For electricity projects falling under the categories set out in point 1 of Annex II, each Group shall be composed of representatives of the Member States, national regulatory authorities, transmission system operators following their obligation to cooperate on a regional level in accordance with Article 6 of Directive 2009/72/EC and Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 714/2009 and project promoters concerned by each of the relevant priorities designated in Annex I, as well as the Commission, the Agency and the ENTSO for Electricity and the relevant stakeholders at regional level, including generators, distribution system operators and consumers.
Amendment 708 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex III – part 1 – point 1 – paragraph 2 For gas projects falling under the categories set out in point 2 of Annex II, each Group shall be composed of representatives of the Member States, national regulatory authorities, transmission system operators following their obligation to cooperate on a regional level in accordance with Article 7 of Directive 2009/73/EC and Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 and project promoters concerned by each of the relevant priorities designated in Annex 1, as well as the Commission, the Agency and the ENTSO for Gas and the relevant stakeholders at regional level including generators, distribution system operators and consumers.
Amendment 713 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex III – part 1 – point 1 – paragraph 3 For oil and carbon dioxide transport projects falling under the categories referred to in Annex II(3) and (4), each Group shall be composed of the representatives of the Member States, project promoters concerned by each of the relevant priorities designated in Annex 1 and the Commission and the relevant stakeholders at regional level, in particular generators.
Amendment 720 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex III – part 1 – point 4 Amendment 726 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex III – part 1 – point 4 a (new) (4a).Each Group shall publish its internal rules and an up-dated list of members and make them easily accessible at any time. Each group shall also publish regularly updated information on the progress of its work as well as its final conclusions and decisions and make them easily accessible.
Amendment 735 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex III – part 2 – point 2 (2)
Amendment 800 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex V – point 2 (2) The data set shall reflect Union and national legislations in force at the date of analysis. The data sets used for electricity and gas respectively shall be compatible, notably with regard to assumptions on prices and volumes in each market. The data set shall be elaborated after formal
source: PE-487.998
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2011/0394(COD) Programme for the competitiveness of enterprises and SMEs, COSME 2014-2020
2012/05/07
ITRE
23 amendments...
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) In order to contribute to the reinforcement of sustainable competitiveness
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) The Programme should particularly address SMEs, as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. Particular attention should be paid to micro
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) The Enterprise Europe Network has proven its added value for European SMEs as a one-stop-shop for business support services by helping enterprises to improve their competitiveness and explore business opportunities in the Single Market and
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 a (new) (14a) Activities in this area can create a level playing field for SMEs when planning to become active outside their home country. Such activities should among others include information on intellectual property rights and technical standards.
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 a (new) (15a) The Programme should also support SME policy development and cooperation between policy makers, SME representative organisations, regional authorities and financial intermediaries, also by funding meetings, reports and databases. Such activities should focus on facilitating SMEs' access to programmes and reducing overall regulatory burden, in particular administrative burdens. An ambitious business centred approach should be applied to ensure that reducing regulatory burden, including administrative burden, targets the practical needs identified by business, in particular SMEs.
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 b (new) (15b) The views of relevant stakeholders including SME representative organisations should be taken into account in the development of SME policy and new activities. For this, existing structures such as the SME envoy network should be used to the greatest extent possible in order to avoid duplication and the creation of additional layers of bureaucracy.
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) Global competition, demographic changes, resource constraints and emerging social trends generate challenges and opportunities for
Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) As outlined in the Commission Communication of 30 June 2010, entitled ‘Europe, the world's No 1 tourist destination – a new political framework for tourism in Europe’, which was endorsed by the European Council Conclusions of October 2010, tourism is an important sector of the Union economy. Enterprises in this sector substantially contribute
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 a (new) (18a) The Lisbon Treaty acknowledges the importance of tourism outlining the Union specific competences in this field which complement the actions of Member States. This sector plays a key role in the economic development of the Union and in achieving the goals of the EU 2020 strategy. Therefore, tourism figures in the general and specific objectives of the programme. There is clear added value for the tourism initiative at Union level, especially in improving the tourism knowledge base by providing data and analysis, in developing transnational promotion strategies and in exchanging best practices.
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 b (new) (18b) The European Union is the world's No 1 tourist destination in terms of international arrivals and this lead position must be reinforced by tackling the challenges created by, firstly, greater global competition and a market demand that is continually changing and secondly, the need to ensure increased and more lasting sustainability.
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 c (new) (18c) Tourism in Europe faces many challenges: the global economic crisis, the competition from other destinations outside the EU and the diversity of tourist attractions on offer, the effects of climate change and seasonal fluctuations in tourist activity, demographic developments in Europe, the growing impact of information and communications technologies and many unforeseen events affecting the industry from time to time. Therefore, the European Union should ensure a leading position of the tourism sector.
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) The Programme should indicate actions for the objectives, the total financial envelope for pursuing those objectives, different types of implementing measures, and the arrangements for monitoring and evaluation and for protection of the Union's financial interests. Particular attention should be paid on financial instruments monitoring. A new set of performance indicators should allow flexibility on the implementation of such financial instruments.
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 A programme for Union actions to improve the competitiveness of enterprises, with special emphasis on self-employed, micro, small and medium-
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (ba) the implementation of the principles of the SBA and the application of its priorities in EU policies and programmes.
Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. The actions under the specific objectives shall contribute to the implementation of the Small Business Act: a) To improve access to markets by promoting the adaptation of European standard and regulations to the needs and realities of micro and small enterprises; b) To improve access to advice and promote support for SMEs, with special emphasis on micro and small enterprises; c) To facilitate transfer of business. d) to support the role and activities of SME intermediary organisations"
Amendment 300 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new) (ca) Measures to promote the competitiveness and sustainability of SMEs in the tourism sector by encouraging the creation of a favourable environment for the development of undertakings in this sector and by promoting the cooperation between Member States.
Amendment 313 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 3 3. The Commission
Amendment 316 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. The Commission may also support sector-specific activities for these purposes, in areas characterised by a high proportion of SMEs and with a high contribution to the Union's GDP, such as the tourism and design-based consumer goods sectors.
Amendment 357 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 1. In order to continue improving the competitiveness and access to markets of Union enterprises, the Commission shall maintain its support for the Enterprise Europe Network. The future activities of the Network should continue, build upon and enhance its current activities. The Network shall provide integrated business support services to European SMEs that seek to explore opportunities in the Single Market and in third countries.
Amendment 362 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Actions under the Network may include, but not be restricted to, the following: (a) information and advisory services on EU initiatives and legislation; (b) support for enhancing management capacities to increase competitiveness of SMEs; (c) support for improving the financial knowledge of SMEs; (d) measures to increase SME's access to energy efficiency, climate and environmental expertise; (e) promotion of other EU funding sources; (f) facilitation of cross-border business, R&D, technology and innovation partnerships; (g) provision of a communication channel between SMEs and the Commission.
Amendment 373 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 3 3. Specific measures shall aim to facilitate SMEs access to markets outside the Union, and to strengthening existing support services in those markets. SMEs
Amendment 405 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 5 5. A set of key performance indicators shall be developed in cooperation with experts and relevant stakeholders, including SME representative organisations, regional authorities and financial intermediaries, as a basis for assessing the extent to which the objectives of the actions supported under the Programme have been achieved. They shall be measured against pre-defined baselines reflecting the situation before implementation of the actions.
Amendment 406 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. Financial instruments under the Programme shall be operated with the aim of facilitating access to finance for growth- oriented SMEs, also focusing on their start-up and transfer phases. The financial instruments shall include an equity facility and a loan guarantee facility. The allocation of funds to different facilities shall be based on market demand and take into account the opinions of SME representative organisations, regional authorities and financial intermediaries.
source: PE-491.338
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2011/0399(COD) Horizon 2020 - Framework Programme for Research and Innovation 2014-2020: rules for participation and dissemination
2012/02/07
ITRE
2 amendments...
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 3 3. For the purposes of this Regulation an entity which does not have legal personality under the applicable national law is assimilated to a legal entity provided that the conditions set out in Article 114(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No XX/2012 [the Financial Regulation] and Article 174a of the implementing rules therefore are complied with.
Amendment 308 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (ca) synergies with other public funding at national, regional and local level.
source: PE-492.762
2012/03/07
ITRE
4 amendments...
Amendment 399 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 – paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 493 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 1 1. Indirect eligible costs shall be determined by applying a flat rate of
Amendment 572 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 36 – paragraph 1 1. Financial instruments may take any of the forms referred to in and shall be implemented in accordance with [Title VIII] of Regulation (EU) No XX/XX [the Financial Regulation] and may be combined with grants funded under the Union budget, including under Horizon 2020 and COSME. Financial instruments may be combined also with Structural Funds, national and regional financial instruments and funds.
Amendment 585 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 37 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 2. Independent experts shall be chosen on the basis of skills, experience and knowledge appropriate to carry out the tasks assigned to them. When appointing independent experts, the Commission shall seek to achieve a balanced composition within the expert groups in terms of various skills, experience and knowledge, depending on the field of the action and a strong involvement of experts coming from the industry sector. In cases where independent experts have to deal with classified information, the appropriate security clearance shall be required before appointment.
source: PE-492.763
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2011/0401(COD) Horizon 2020 - Framework Programme for Research and Innovation 2014-2020
2012/02/07
ITRE
13 amendments...
Amendment 816 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 14 – point b (b)
Amendment 1016 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – paragraph 15 Space is a rapidly growing sector which delivers information vital to many areas of modern society, meeting its fundamental demands, addresses universal scientific questions, and serves to secure the Union's position as a major player on the international stage. Space research underpins all activities undertaken in space
Amendment 1184 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.6 – point 1.6.2 – paragraph 2 Research, technology development and innovation underpin capacities in space which are vital to European society. While the United States of America spends around 25 % of their space budget on R&D, the Union spends less than 10 %. Moreover, space research in the Union is
Amendment 1191 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.6 – point 1.6.3 – point a – paragraph 1 This entails safeguarding and developing a competitive, sustainable and entrepreneurial space industry in combination with a world-class space research community to maintain European leadership and non-dependence in space technology, to foster innovation in the space sector, and to enable space-based terrestrial innovation, for example by using remote sensing and navigation data.
Amendment 1197 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.6 – point 1.6.3 – point c – paragraph 1 A considerably increased exploitation of data from European satellites can be achieved if a concerted effort is made to coordinate and organise the processing, validation and standardisation of space data. Innovations in data handling and dissemination can also ensure a higher return on investment of space infrastructure, and contribute to tackling societal challenges, in particular if coordinated in a global effort such as through the Global Earth Observation System of Systems and Europe's contribution, the European satellite navigation programme Galileo or IPCC for climate change issues.
Amendment 1207 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 9 The Debt and Equity facilities, supported by a set of accompanying measures, will support the achievement of Horizon 2020‘s policy objectives. To this end, they will be dedicated to consolidating and raising the quality of Europe's science base; promoting research and innovation with a business- driven agenda; and addressing societal challenges, with a focus on activities such as piloting, demonstration, test-beds and market uptake. Specific support actions such as information and coaching activities for SMEs should be provided. Regional authorities, SMEs associations, chambers of commerce and financial intermediaries should be involved in the programming and implementation of these activities.
Amendment 1213 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point a – paragraph 1 The goal is to improve access to debt financing - loans, guarantees, counter- guarantees and other forms of debt and risk finance - for public and private entities and public-private partnerships engaged in research and innovation activities requiring risky investments in order to come to fruition. The focus shall be on supporting research and innovation with a high potential for excellence. Focus shall be more on the risk related to the project than on the risk related to the company especially for SMEs.
Amendment 1214 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point a – paragraph 1 The goal is to improve access to debt financing - loans, guarantees, counter- guarantees and other forms of debt and risk finance - for public and private entities and public-private partnerships engaged in research and innovation activities requiring risky investments in order to come to fruition. The focus shall be on supporting research and innovation with a high potential for excellence including those with a higher risk.
Amendment 1231 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 2 SMEs can be found in all sectors of the economy. They form a more important part of the European economy than of other regions such as the United States of America. All types of SMEs can innovate. They need to be
Amendment 1232 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 3 Participation in Union research and innovation strengthens the R&D and technology capability of SMEs, increases their capacity to generate, absorb and use new knowledge, enhances the economic exploitation of new solutions, boosts innovation in products, services and business models, promotes business activities in larger markets and internationalises the knowledge networks of SMEs. SMEs that have a good innovation management in place, thereby often relying on external expertise and skills, outperform others. SMEs also have a key role to play as recipients and destinees of technology and knowledge transfer processes, contributing to the market transfer of innovations stemming from the research carried out in universities, public research bodies and research performing SMEs.
Amendment 1240 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point a – paragraph 1 SMEs shall be supported across Horizon 2020. For this purpose a dedicated SME instrument shall provide staged and seamless support covering the whole innovation cycle. The SME instrument shall be targeted at all types of innovative SMEs showing a strong ambition to develop, grow and internationalise. It shall be provided for all types of innovation, including service, non-technological and social innovations, given the projects have a European dimension. The aim is to develop and capitalise on the innovation potential of SMEs by filling the gap in funding for early stage high risk research and innovation, stimulating innovations and increasing private-sector commercialisation of research results. The instrument will provide a quality label for successful SMEs in view of their participation in public procurement.
Amendment 1247 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point a – paragraph 2 All of the specific objectives on societal challenges and on leadership in enabling and industrial technologies will
Amendment 1265 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point d a (new) (d a) Supporting the transfer of knowledge and technology between public research and the market. Supporting the transfer processes between the sphere of public research and innovatory SMEs, as an effective mechanism for the market transfer of research results and inventions generated by universities, research centres and research performing SMEs. These spin-in projects will have an objective to support around 2000 European SMEs per year.
source: PE-492.761
2012/03/07
ITRE
6 amendments...
Amendment 1333 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 3 An increasing disease and disability burden in the context of an aging population places further demands on health and care sectors. If effective health and care is to be maintained for all ages, efforts are required to improve decision making in prevention and treatment provision, to identify and support the dissemination of best practice in the health and care sectors, and to support integrated care and the wide uptake of technological, organisational and social innovations empowering in particular older persons, persons with chronic diseases as well as disabled persons to remain active and independent. Doing so will contribute to increasing, and lengthening the duration of their physical, social, and mental well- being.
Amendment 1342 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 4 All of these activities shall be undertaken in such a way as to provide support throughout the research and innovation cycle, strengthening the competitiveness of the European based industries and development of new market opportunities. Emphasis will also be placed on engaging all health stakeholders – including patient and patient organisations– in order to develop a research and innovation agenda that actively involves citizens and reflects their needs and expectations.
Amendment 1362 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – introductory part 2.
Amendment 1552 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 4 Research and innovation must bring about focussed and timely advances that will help achieve key Union policy objectives, making use of possibilities offered by the European GNSS while boosting economic competitiveness, supporting the transition to a climate-
Amendment 1630 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – paragraph 3 Given the transnational and global nature of the climate and the environment, their scale and complexity, and the international dimension of the raw materials supply chain, activities have to be carried out at the Union level and beyond. The multi- disciplinary character of the necessary research requires pooling complementary knowledge and resources in order to effectively tackle this challenge. Reducing resource use and environmental impacts, whilst increasing competitiveness, will require a decisive societal and technological transition to an economy based on a sustainable relationship between nature and human well-being. Water challenges include water use in rural, urban and industrial environments and the protection of aquatic ecosystems. Coordinated research and innovation activities will improve the understanding and forecasting of climate and environmental change in a systemic and cross-sectoral perspective, reduce uncertainties, identify and assess vulnerabilities, risks, costs and opportunities, as well as expand the range and improve the effectiveness of societal and policy responses and solutions. Actions will also seek to empower actors at all levels of society to actively participate in this process.
Amendment 1633 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – paragraph 4 Addressing the availability of raw materials calls for co-ordinated research and innovation efforts across many disciplines and sectors to help provide safe, economically feasible, environmentally sound and socially acceptable solutions along the entire value chain (exploration, extraction, processing, re-use, recycling and substitution). Innovation in these fields will provide opportunities for growth and jobs, as well as innovative options involving science, technology, the economy, policy and governance. For this reason,
source: PE-492.790
2012/06/29
ITRE
3 amendments...
Amendment 619 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 3 3. The integrated approach set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 is expected to lead to around
Amendment 678 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 For the purposes of point (a), top-up funding shall be conditional on a
Amendment 683 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point b (b)
source: PE-492.710
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2011/0402(CNS) Horizon 2020 - Framework Programme for Research and Innovation 2014-2020: specific programme implementing Horizon 2020
2012/03/07
ITRE
1 amendments...
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 9 (9) Space research and innovation, which is a shared competence of the European Union, should be included as a coherent element in Part II ‘Industrial leadership’ in order to maximize the scientific, economic and societal impact and, to ensure an efficient and cost effective implementation.
source: PE-492.816
2012/04/07
ITRE
7 amendments...
Amendment 506 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.5 a (new) 1.3.5 a. New raw materials for the chemical industry Development of an alternative feedstock basis for the chemical industry, ranging from coal, biomass, and waste materials, to environmentally friendly substitute petroleum as carbon source in the medium and long term. New syngas technologies (third generation gasification technologies) are required to explore a wide range of potential feedstock.
Amendment 507 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.7 – paragraph 1 Research and development to investigate alternatives to the use of materials, including critical raw materials, and innovative business model approaches.
Amendment 525 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.6 – point 1.6.1 – paragraph 1 The objective is to maintain a
Amendment 527 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.6 – point 1.6.1 – point 1.6.1.2 – paragraph 1 A number of challenges in space technologies have parallels to terrestrial challenges, for example in the fields of mobility, agriculture, energy, telecommunications, natural resource exploration, robotics, security, and health. These commonalities offer opportunities for early co-development, in particular by SMEs, of technologies across space and non-space communities, potentially resulting in breakthrough innovations more rapidly than achieved in spin-offs at a later stage. Exploitation of existing European space infrastructure should be stimulated by promoting development of innovative products and services based on remote sensing and geo-
Amendment 530 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.6 – point 1.6.2 – paragraph 2 – point d (d) mission context, e.g. analysis of the space environment, data transmission, ground stations, protecting space systems from collision with debris and effects of solar flares (Space Situational Awareness, SSA), fostering innovative data and sample archiving infrastructure;
Amendment 571 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 2 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 5 – indent 2 – paragraph 1 Amendment 574 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 2 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 6 Uniform promotion, implementation and monitoring of the SME instrument across Horizon 2020 will ensure easy access for SMEs. To provide a single entry point for SMEs, the SME instrument shall be implemented by a single body such as a specialised executive agency. Relying on existing SME support networks a mentoring scheme for the beneficiary SMEs shall be established to accelerate impact from the support provided.
source: PE-492.815
2012/05/07
ITRE
1 amendments...
Amendment 661 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – introductory part 2.
source: PE-492.814
2012/07/17
ITRE
5 amendments...
Amendment 868 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – paragraph 3 The aim of this activity is therefore to improve the knowledge base on raw materials, both on land and sea-bed, and develop innovative solutions for the cost- effective and environmentally friendly exploration, extraction, processing, recycling and recovery of raw materials and for their substitution by economically attractive alternatives with a lower environmental impact.
Amendment 872 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point 5.3.2 – paragraph 1 Research and innovation is needed over the entire life cycle of materials, in order to secure an affordable, reliable, and sustainable supply and management of raw materials essential for European industries. Developing and deploying economically viable, socially acceptable and environmentally friendly exploration, extraction and processing technologies will boost the efficient use of resources. This will also exploit the potential of urban mines. New and economically viable recycling and materials recovery technologies, business models and processes will also contribute to reducing the Union's dependence on the supply of primary raw materials. This will include the need for longer use, high-quality recycling and recovery, and the need to drastically reduce
Amendment 975 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 a (new) 6a. Increase security of citizens' protection - Fighting crime and terrorism. The ambition is both to avoid an incident and to mitigate its potential consequences. This requires new technologies and capabilities (including against cyber crime and cyber terrorism) for the support to health, food, water and environmental security which are essential for the good functioning of society and economy. This will include analysing and securing public and private critical networked infrastructures and services against any type of threats. Additional topics aimed at improving the protection of citizens will foster the development of secure civil societies.
Amendment 976 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 b (new) 6b. Increasing Europe's resilience to crises and disasters This requires the development of dedicated technologies and capabilities to support different types of emergency management operations (such as civil protection, fire fighting and marine pollution, humanitarian aid, civil defence, development of medical information infrastructures rescue tasks) as well as law enforcement. Research will cover the whole crisis-management chain and societal resilience and support the establishment of a European emergency response capacity.
Amendment 977 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 c (new) 6c. Support to the Union's internal and external security policies Since the dividing line between external and internal security is increasingly blurred, conflicts outside of Europe and their consequences can rapidly have a direct impact on Europe's security. Furthermore, the interface between civil and defence oriented activities and policies requires particular attention as there is a large opportunity to exploit synergies between civil protection, situation assessment, conflict management and conflict prevention, peace-keeping and post-crisis stabilisation operations. Investment in the development of conflict management capabilities shall be encouraged where complementarities have been identified, so as to quickly close capability gaps whilst avoiding unnecessary duplication, creating synergies and supporting standardisation.
source: PE-492.826
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2011/2024(INI) Implementation of the Professional Qualifications Directive 2005/36/EC
2011/09/22
IMCO
11 amendments...
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that the recognition process under the general system and the automatic system based on professional experience is overly cumbersome and time-consuming for both competent authorities and those who pursue certain profession
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Calls on Member States, therefore, preferably to use modern communication technologies, including databases and online registration procedures, in order to ensure that the deadlines set under the general recognition system are met and that significant improvements are made in terms of access to information and transparency of decision-making for professionals;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Calls for further clarification of the concept of temporary and occasional provision of services; argues that competent authorities face difficulties applying the regime and, therefore, calls on the Commission to evaluate the current provisions set out in Article 7 of the directive, specifically those concerning public health and safety, and to evaluate the option of supplementing the above- mentioned provisions of Article 7(1) with a requirement to supply all information on the service provision that is relevant and necessary in order to assess its temporary and occasional nature, providing evidence that the service provider has no criminal convictions, and to present its conclusions to Parliament
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Calls on the Commission, moreover, to evaluate the option of supplementing the provisions laid down in the second paragraph of Article 5(2) of the directive with the establishment for all professions of a benchmark proportionate to the number of times a service is provided (or number of days’ work) by local professionals in the host state;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Stresses that compensation measures, which allow competent authorities to impose an aptitude test or an adaptation period of up to three years and play an invaluable role in ensuring consumer and patient safety, can be applied in a disproportionate manner; calls for enhanced transparency of
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Stresses that Member States should regulate professions in a more proportionate manner, with a view to reducing the total number of regulated professions in the EU, setting aside the healthcare sector and the tourism professions, owing to their specific, distinctive and atypical features;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 bis (new) 8a. Underlines, however, the importance of ensuring that the intellectual professions continue to be regulated, also in order to increase consumer protection;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Argues that the protection of consumer and patient safety is a vital objective in the context of the revision of the directive; draws attention to the special status of healthcare professionals and calls on the Commission to take into account also all other professions involving citizens and recipients of services;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Considers that the concept of a voluntary Professional Card, which must be linked to an electronic database such as the IMI, could be a useful tool to aid mobility for some professions, excluding those (professions) for which the application of compensatory measures is required; stresses that any card introduced must meet specific conditions and that the necessary safeguards must be established;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Calls on the Commission, prior to the introduction of any card solely at the request of the representatives of the respective professions, to provide evidence, through a thorough impact assessment, of the possible added value for the recognition process, beyond that provided by an enhanced IMI, of a voluntary card for certain professionals and competent authorities; argues that the impact assessment must address the concerns raised in the consultation and by numerous other stakeholders, assess the merits of an ‘e-card’, provide a cost-benefit analysis, specify its potential features and explain exactly how data protection and consumer safety would be ensured;
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Calls on the Commission, prior to the introduction of any card, to provide evidence, through a thorough impact assessment, of the possible added value for the recognition process, beyond that provided by an enhanced IMI, of a voluntary card for certain professionals and competent authorities; argues that the impact assessment must address the concerns raised in the consultation and by numerous other stakeholders, assess the merits of an ‘e-card’, provide a cost-benefit analysis, specify its potential features and explain exactly how data protection and completeness and consumer safety would be ensured, without prejudice to respect for the country of establishment principle;
source: PE-472.324
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2011/2034(INI) Energy infrastructure priorities for 2020 and beyond
2011/03/28
ITRE
18 amendments...
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 17 a (new) – whereas building energy infrastructure is of strategic importance with a view to meeting the SET Plan (Strategic Energy Technology Plan) targets,
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 19 a (new) – having regard of Regulation EC n. No 663/2009 of the European Parliament and the Council of 13 July 2009 establishing a programme to aid economic recovery by granting Community financial assistance to projects in the field of energy,
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas our major energy challenges are confronting climate change, strengthening energy
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the Lisbon Treaty provides a specific legal basis for developing an EU energy policy which promotes the interconnection between member States of energy networks necessary to achieve the other EU energy policy objectives (functioning of the energy market, energy efficiency and renewable energy, security of supply),
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the availability of interconnection capacity between Member States remains generally insufficient, and whereas certain regions remain isolated,
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G G. whereas energy infrastructures planned today must be consistent with market needs and long-term EU climate and energy objectives,
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H H. whereas additional energy efficiency measures will offer
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Recital L L. whereas market-based
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Believes that a EU approach is needed in order to fully exploit the benefits of new infrastructure and stresses the need to develop a
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Calls on the Commission, with a view to ensuring better governance of future EU electricity and gas infrastructure planning, to present a concrete proposal to improve transparency and public participation in determining EU priorities within a broader stakeholder participation process involving the
Amendment 238 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Endorses the importance of efficient gas infrastructures in enhancing diversification and security of supply and reducing energy dependence;
Amendment 370 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Welcomes the priority corridors identified by the Commission building upon the achievements of existing initiatives and agrees on the need to optimise limited funds; calls for a clear and transparent methodology leading to the identification of priority projects that meet pressing European needs in terms of upholding the principles of security, sustainability and competitive development of the internal market;
Amendment 391 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 – indent 1 a (new) - the project should be commercially and technically feasible,
Amendment 399 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 – indent 2 – their necessity must be demonstrated on the basis of the infrastructure
Amendment 412 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 – indent 3 – they must be in line with climate and environmental objectives as well as security and diversification of supplies,
Amendment 448 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 – indent 2 a (new) - technical and commercial soundness,
Amendment 449 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 – indent 2 b (new) - minimal impact on public financing,
Amendment 552 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 37. Stresses that the fullest possible use should be made of market-based tools, including project bonds, loan guarantees, risk-sharing facilities, incentives for funding public-private partnerships, partnerships with the EIB (provided that commercial risks are addressed by the market) and the use of ETS revenue, in accordance with EU energy and climate objectives;
source: PE-460.899
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2011/2043(INI) Seventh EU programme for research, technological development and demonstration
2011/03/23
ITRE
6 amendments...
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 10 a (new) - having regard to the Commission communication of 6 October 2010 on the flagship initiative 'Innovation Union' and to the relevant objectives,
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) Da. whereas the Innovation Union will be the strategic reference framework for research activities and funding programmes starting from 2011,
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Proposes that research be accelerated in the sectors identified in the ‘Cooperation’ chapter of FP7: health, medicine, food, biotechnology, ICT, nanosciences and nanotechnologies, materials, pollution, energy (with particular reference to the SET-PLAN initiative), environment
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Welcomes, in the ‘Ideas’ chapter, promising results obtained by the European Research Council (ERC) and its role aimed at enhancing the visibility and attracti
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Expresses reservations regarding more systematic use of overly open calls for proposals (bottom-up approach), preferring to maintain a balance between the two approaches (bottom-up and top-down), which meet specific needs, taking care to present proposals which are more easily accessible for SMEs;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Calls on the Commission to carry out an analysis to improve the link between European and national actions; asks that calls for proposals, including those of July 2011, be issued in consultation with the Member States, not duplicating or competing with national initiatives but complementing them; suggests that FP7 should complement the efforts of actors managing national programmes involved in joint programming in order to move the RDFPs away from project management thinking towards programme management thinking; asks that the last three years of FP7 be devoted to helping structure the European Research Area and pursuing the objectives of the Innovation Union, paying particular attention to the priorities identified with the innovation partnerships;
source: PE-460.952
2011/03/24
ITRE
10 amendments...
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Highlights the importance of the Capacities programme for SMEs, insofar as it improves access for small businesses; hopes, therefore, that the number of annual calls for proposals under the programme will be increased, and that that number will be further increased under forthcoming EU programmes;
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Maintains that SME clustering and cooperation between networks of SMEs, universities and public research institutes should be facilitated in order further to promote the participation of small-, medium-sized and micro-enterprises;
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Calls for recognition at regional level of the important role played by intermediary organisations (such as chambers of commerce, the Enterprise Europe Network and regional innovation agencies) as a link between innovative SMEs in each region and the Commission;
Amendment 229 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19a. Recommends that the current instruments be adjusted to fit the specific mechanisms of innovation, with its time constraints and requirements for placing on the market;
Amendment 237 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Proposes that the concept demonstration phase be funded in future calls for projects under FP7 in the field of innovation ;
Amendment 254 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 a (new) 22a. Reiterates that innovation must be understood to cover both products and processes and the organisation of services;
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 a (new) 23a. Is of the opinion that the key players in the value chain should be considered in future calls for projects under FP7 in the field of innovation;
Amendment 276 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Reiterates the importance of introducing, without delay, procedural, administrative and financial simplification measures into current management of FP7, such as those identified in Parliament’s resolution of 11 November 2010, particularly with a view to promoting participation by SMEs; calls on the Commission to make proposals on these simplification measures in the context of the current FP7 to complement its initial proposals; reiterates its wish to see current legal proceedings between the Commission and beneficiaries across all of the framework programmes settled quickly, while respecting the principle of responsible management of public money;
Amendment 293 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Expresses concern, however, in the light of the derisory sums allocated to research infrastructures, universities and research bodies and SMEs, in particular innovative SMEs, and also given the acknowledged geographical and sectoral imbalance in loans allocated; supports, therefore, the specific recommendations made by the expert group aimed at improving participation of certain under- represented target groups, and endorses the European Council’s conclusions of 4 February 2011, especially its call for all possible options to be explored with a view to the valorisation of intellectual property rights at the European level, in particular to ease SMEs’ access to the knowledge market;
Amendment 303 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 a (new) 30a. Believes that the remaining sums should not be diverted from research and used for other programmes or instruments that do not come within the research and innovation sector or the objectives and scope of FP7;
source: PE-462.545
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2011/2107(INI) Green Paper: From challenges to opportunities: towards a common strategic framework for EU research and innovation funding
2011/06/21
ITRE
23 amendments...
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G a (new) Ga. whereas EU funding for R&D&I has different degrees of significance and local impact within Europe and this variability depends both on the different scientific and technological specialisations of the Member States and on inequalities within the EU in terms of national funding capacities for R&D, industrial structures and higher education systems,
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the European Commission Green Paper defining a Common Strategic Framework (CSF) for funding in research and innovation, and considers that the new CSF core should be the articulation of
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Takes the view that EU research funds and programmes and the Structural and Cohesion Funds have different aims and, as such, should be kept separate, although on a complementary basis; they should also have synergistic goals, such as the promotion of excellence and of relations between academia, public research centres and industry in the various regions;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Draws attention to the importance of maintaining convergence policies, and asks the Commission to build stairways to excellence for those MS and regions that are underrepresented in the FP, on the basis of their respective strengths and value they could bring to the EU, by developing appropriate instruments to intensify cooperation between MS with a strong participation and those with a weaker participation, and to substantially increase human capacity building and infrastructure in the latter;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Calls on the Commission to complement its annual and multiannual work programmes with ex-ante assessments that estimate the territorial impact of the various research and innovation topics that could obtain funding, in order to ensure greater geographical balance with regard to access to funding;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Recalls that although excellence is considered one of the main general criteri
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls for a better articulation between local and regional, national and European research and innovation strategies, respecting the specificities of the different contexts and, at the same time, reinforcing the possibilities for complementarity
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Underlines the fact that at the core of the CSF should be the idea that the differing nature and scale of R&D&I projects, together with the multiplicity of funding schemes, must be organised in such a way that coherence, articulation
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Calls for a CSF that goes beyond a better articulation of the existing various financial instruments and underpins a new political approach and governance system that simultaneously incentivises innovation and cooperation at various crucial stages of the value chain (from material provider to end-user product) throughout Europe;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Is convinced that different tasks within the CSF should be tackled separately but in close articulation: the European Institute of Technology (EIT) to operate mainly as a network of Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) to concentrate on its strength in supporting innovative SMEs and therefore not necessarily to be included in the next FP; the next FP to embrace research and innovation as a whole; and the structural/cohesion funds to be used in closer cooperation but kept separate;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Stresses the fact that more room for large-scale pilot projects and demonstration activities should be devoted in the new CSF;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls for clarification, simplification and reorganisation of the different EU programmes and instruments in existence, for a clear definition of the overall funding system, and for the EU research and innovation programmes budget for the next financial period to be doubled as of 2014 (excluding the budget devoted to Structural Funds and the EIB) as the appropriate response to the current economic crisis and to the great shared challenges; reiterates the need to strengthen and develop the innovation friendly role of all EU instruments, also by means of closer cooperation with the EIB and by simplifying procedures for access to funding; suggests, therefore, a new organisational model based on three different layers of funding aimed at stability and convergence:
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Highlights the importance of maintaining appropriate instruments with which to support the development of the institutional capacity of the regions with regard to research and innovation policy, since the regional government level is a strategic link for effectively integrating FP funding with that of the Structural Funds;
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. This layer is the space for overall research, fundamental and applied, and social sciences and humanities;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. The key words here are originality
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. The funding scheme within this layer is covered by the EU FP grants system and cooperation with Structural Funds associated with R&D&I; calls on the Commission to strengthen instruments such as the ERA-NET scheme which can help these two sources of funding to work in synergy;
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Recalls that the European Research Council (ERC) has proved to be successful and a strengthening element of the European Research Area (ERA); stresses the need to increase the proportion of the budget dedicated to grants to young researchers and innovative SMEs, as well to strengthen Marie Curie actions and initiatives, thus reinforcing mobility, in particular among female researchers; hopes that, in the context of Marie Curie actions and initiatives, particular attention will be paid in future to the proposals concerning research collaboration between academia, public research institutes and industry, as well as access to major research infrastructures; also calls for incentives for industrial firms to become involved in doctoral and postdoctoral research programmes; calls for the implementation of the necessary measures to cope with the precarious conditions of scientific workers, in particular female researchers, in the EU as a means to attract and retain researchers, bearing in mind that precarious working conditions (which are still more prevalent for women) constitute a bottleneck on the way to achieving excellence in Europe; calls on the Commission and the Member States to step up their efforts to facilitate rapid mutual recognition of academic curricula;
Amendment 224 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. This layer is the space for marketing of products and services and generation of public wealth;
Amendment 274 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Takes the view that not all innovation is research-based and that not all research has innovation as its goal; believes in consequence that the proposed reorganisation should cover the full innovation cycle, from concept to market, including non-technological, eco- and social innovation and innovation in respect of services, processes and organisational aspects, promoting the implementation of mechanisms – in the field of public procurement, for example – that facilitate the widespread dissemination of innovative practices;
Amendment 285 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Strongly encourages the implementation of training programmes for all potential participants, particularly on the application of management rules, and calls on the Commission to develop criteria for the selection, evaluation and assessment of projects, bearing in mind the stairways to excellence and the environmental, economic and social impact of a given project (eco-indicators);
Amendment 304 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 a (new) 24a. Believes that the future Common Strategic Framework for Research and Innovation must, above all, reflect the new approach outlined in the Europe 2020 strategy, thereby promoting more integrated governance, better coordination between the various EU institutions and greater coherence between EU policies and national and regional policies; also considers it essential that the new Innovation Partnerships receive the necessary support for their full implementation;
Amendment 308 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 b (new) 24b. Considers it essential to involve firms more fully in a transparent process of setting priorities, drafting calls for tenders and assessing the projects submitted, especially in those areas that clearly offer added value for EU firms, including in the context of public-private partnerships; believes, lastly, that it is essential to step up the manufacturing sector’s involvement in research infrastructures by making them available for use by all firms, in particular SMEs;
Amendment 340 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Calls for consolidation of multidisciplinary research and recognition of the social dimension of research; in this context, recalls that great societal challenges (such as climate change, demographic ageing and resources sustainability)
source: PE-467.207
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2011/2174(REG) EP Rules of Procedure: code of conduct for Members in respect of financial interests and conflicts of interest (amend.)
2011/07/11
AFCO
6 amendments...
Amendment 23 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure Annex I – Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. For reasons of transparency, Members shall be personally responsible for submitting a declaration of financial interests to the President by the end of the first part-session after elections to the European Parliament (or within 30 days of taking up office with the Parliament in the course of a parliamentary term), in accordance with a form to be adopted by the Bureau pursuant to Article 9. They shall notify the President of any changes that have an influence on their declaration within 30 days of each change occurring.
Amendment 24 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure Annex I – Article 1 – paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Members may not be elected as office- holders of Parliament or one of its bodies, appointed as rapporteur, or participate in an official delegation, if they have not submitted their declaration of financial interests.
Amendment 25 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure Annex I – Article 2 – paragraph 2 Members
Amendment 26 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure Annex I – Article 2 – point c a (new) (ca) any remunerated activity which the Member undertakes alongside the exercise of his or her office, whether as an employee or as a self-employed person,
Amendment 27 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure Annex I – Article 2 – point c b (new) (cb) membership of any boards or committees of any companies, non- governmental organisations, associations or other bodies established in law, or any other relevant outside activity that the Member undertakes, whether remunerated or unremunerated,
Amendment 29 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure Annex I – Article 4 a (new) Article 4a Former Members who engage in professional lobbying or representational activities directly linked to the European Union decision-making process may not benefit from the facilities granted to former Members under Article 1(d) of the Bureau decision to that effect1. __________________ 1 Bureau Decision of 12 April 1999.
source: PE-475.805
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2012/2005(INI) Implementation of the Single European Sky legislation
2013/05/08
ITRE
8 amendments...
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 13 a (new) – having regard to its resolution of 13 December 2012 on the EU steel industry,
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 13 b (new) – having regard to the recommendations issued on 12 February 2013 by the High- Level Round Table on the future of the European steel industry,
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas a single energy market will empower the Union to speak with one voice vis-à-vis external partners and ensure a level playing field for all EU and non-EU companies, while also guaranteeing social and environmental standards and working towards reciprocity in third countries;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F a (new) Fa. whereas completion of the internal energy market is essential in order to achieve reasonable and competitive prices in the short, medium, and long term;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Acknowledges that the trend of rising energy prices is likely to continue given its link to fuel prices, the impact of climate policy and the investments needed to maintain and modernise energy systems; maintains, however, that it is necessary to consider how high energy and raw material costs can be tackled and lowered, bearing in mind that they are jeopardising the competitiveness of European industries;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Calls on the Commission to study new ways to make electricity prices in Europe more competitive in the short and long term, especially in highly energy-intensive industries, bearing in mind the high levels of employment which they provide, including where satellite industries are concerned;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. Calls on the Commission to continuously monitor electricity prices in the EU compared with other rival economies;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Believes tackling and lowering high energy and raw material costs to be a key policy priority; points out that energy and resource efficiency could lead to considerable cost savings in industry; urges the Commission to continue exploring the available avenues and, for example, encourage businesses to form consortia;
source: PE-510.685
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2013/2045(INI) Tackling youth unemployment: possible ways out
2013/04/30
FEMM
2 amendments...
Amendment 81 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Calls on Member States, in agreement with the Commission, to establish a tax incentive scheme to promote youth employment and support under-35 undertakings, by means of incentives for undertakings, particularly SMEs, to recruit young people on permanent contracts; to this end, proposes that, as suggested by the Commission in the employment package, the Member States could use the instrument of employment subsidies and reduction of the tax wedge, particularly to meet the cost to employers of social security and health insurance contributions;
Amendment 82 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 b (new) 5b. Calls on Member States, in agreement with the Commission, to establish measures and concessions for apprenticeship contracts and bonuses for business start-ups by young people aged under 35; considers, in particular, that Member States should provide greater and better support services for start-ups, organise awareness-raising campaigns concerning the opportunities and prospects involved in self-employment, arrange more cooperation between employment services, and provide support for businesses, including with the aid of (micro-) financing;
source: PE-510.608
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