Reinhard BÜTIKOFER
Constituencies
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Germany
Bündnis 90/Die Grünen
2009/07/14 - 9999/12/31
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Verts/ALE
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Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance
2012/11/21 - 9999/12/31
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Committees
| Role | Committee | Start | End |
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| Member of | Committee on Industry, Research and Energy | 2012/01/19 | 9999/12/31 |
| Substitute of | Committee on Foreign Affairs | 2012/01/19 | 9999/12/31 |
| Substitute of | Subcommittee on Security and Defence | 2012/01/19 | 9999/12/31 |
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Delegations
| Role | Delegation | Start | End |
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| Member of | Delegation for relations with the United States | 2009/09/16 | 9999/12/31 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China | 2009/09/16 | 9999/12/31 |
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| Role | Delegation | Start | End |
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| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly | 2011/01/17 | 2011/09/20 |
| Member of | Delegation for relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly | 2009/09/16 | 2011/01/16 |
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Rapporteur
| Responsible | 2013/2006(INI) | Reindustrialising Europe to promote competitiveness and sustainability |
| Shadow | 2012/2318(INI) | Maritime dimension of the Common Security and Defence Policy |
| Shadow | 2012/2287(INI) | Role of the EU in promoting a broader transatlantic partnership |
| Opinion | 2012/2092(BUD) | 2013 general budget: all sections |
| Opinion | 2012/2016(BUD) | 2013 budget: mandate for trilogue |
| Shadow | 2011/2309(INI) | Industrial, energy and other aspects of shale gas and oil |
| Shadow | 2011/2177(INI) | Impact of the financial crisis on the defence sector in the EU Member States |
| Shadow | 2011/2148(INI) | Towards a space strategy for the European Union that benefits its citizens |
| Responsible | 2011/2056(INI) | Effective Raw Materials Strategy for Europe |
| Opinion | 2011/2020(BUD) | 2012 budget: all sections |
| Opinion | 2011/2019(BUD) | 2012 budget: mandate for the trilogue |
| Shadow | 2011/0394(COD) | Programme for the competitiveness of enterprises and SMEs, COSME 2014-2020 |
| Shadow | 2010/2299(INI) | Development of the common security and defence policy following the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty |
| Shadow | 2010/2245(INI) | Innovation Union: transforming Europe for a post-crisis world |
| Shadow | 2010/2095(INI) | Industrial Policy for the globalised era |
| Opinion | 2010/2051(INI) | Future of European standardisation |
| Shadow | 2009/2227(INI) | Community innovation policy in a changing world |
| Shadow | 2009/2198(INI) | Implementation of the European Security Strategy and the Common Security and Defence Policy |
| Opinion | 2009/2173(INI) | Report on Competition Policy 2008 |
| Opinion | 2008/0249(COD) | Dual-use items and technology: Community regime for the control of exports (amend. Regulation (EC) No 1334/2000) |
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1953/01/26 MannheimAmendments
| Amendments | Dossier |
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2008/0249(COD) Dual-use items and technology: Community regime for the control of exports (amend. Regulation (EC) No 1334/2000)
2010/06/18
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9 amendments...
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Annex IIc - Part 2 - Countries of destination A
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Annex IIc - Part 3 - paragraph 4 4. Any exporter who uses this general authorisation must notify the competent authorities of the Member State where he is established (as defined in Article 6(6))
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Annex IIc - Part 2 - Countries of destination A
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Annex IId - part 3 - paragraph 3 3. Any exporter who uses this general authorisation must notify the competent authorities of the Member State where he is established (as defined in Article 6(6)) and the Commission of the first use of this authorisation
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Annex IIf - Part 2 - countries of destination Argentina China Croatia Russia South Africa South Korea Turkey Ukraine
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Annex IIf - Part 3 - paragraph 1 - subparagraph 1 - point c a (new) (ca) for use in connection with a violation of human rights, democratic principles or freedom of speech by using interception technologies and digital data transfer devices for monitoring mobile phones and text messages and targeted surveillance of internet use (e.g. via Monitoring Centres and Lawful Interception Gateways);
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Annex IIf - Part 3 - paragraph 3 - subparagraph 1 1
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Annex IIg - Part 2 - Countries of destinations Argentina
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Annex IIg - Part 3 - paragraph 4 - subparagraph 1 source: PE-443.041
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2009/0054(COD) Commercial transactions: combating late payment (repeal. Directive 2000/35/EC). Recast
2010/02/18
ITRE
8 amendments...
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a directive Article 2 – point 2 (2) ‘public authority’ means any contracting authority, as defined by Directive 2004/18/EC
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a directive Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) if the date or period for payment is not fixed in the contract, interest for late payment shall become payable automatically within any of the following time limits
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a directive Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new) Member States may define shorter time limits of between 30 days and 60 days.
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a directive Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – points i to iii (i)
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a directive Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – subparagraph 1 a (new) Member States may define shorter time limits of between 30 days and 60 days.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a directive Article 5 – paragraph 3 3. Member States shall ensure that the maximum duration of a procedure of acceptance or verification referred to in paragraph 2(b)(iii) shall not exceed
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a directive Article 5 – paragraph 6 – introductory part 6. Member States shall ensure that the applicable reference rate in commercial transactions leading to the delivery of goods or the provision of services for remuneration
source: PE-439.144
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2009/2198(INI) Implementation of the European Security Strategy and the Common Security and Defence Policy
2010/01/28
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52 amendments...
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Recalls that the European Security Strategy (ESS) and the report on its implementation highlight the key threats and challenges facing the European Union: • proliferation of weapons of mass destruction,
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Emphasises that, through the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), the Union is taking steps to address the challenges and threats identified in the ESS, thereby helping to improve the security of European citizens and of the citizens concerned by ESDP missions in accordance with the objectives stated in Article 21(2)(e) of the TEU with a view to preserving peace, preventing conflicts and strengthening international security, in accordance with the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, with the principles of the Helsinki Final Act and with the aims of the Charter of Paris, including those relating to external borders;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Acknowledges the need for the Union to pursue these objectives by means of multilateral cooperation within international organisations – in particular the United Nations – and regional organisations – in particular the OSCE and the African Union – in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Stresses that the Union must enhance its strategic
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Reiterates its support for the Union’s efforts to address these threats by developing a holistic and proactive approach synergising the various means of action – both civil and military – available to the Union and its Member States; emphasises that such coordination of civil and military means gives genuine added- value to the Union’s crisis management work;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Calls for more strategic planning with regard to the challenges of climate change, organised crime and cyber- security, which are, for the time being, only briefly mentioned;
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Calls on the Member States, in this context, to step up and enhance the coordinat
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Emphasises that, in the longer term, a measure along the lines of a White Paper – providing scope for a wide-ranging public debate – would raise the profile of the CSDP and step up security and defence cooperation by defining the Union’s security and defence objectives and interests more clearly in relation to the means and resources available, thereby making the implementation of the ESS and the planning and conduct of EU crisis management operations more effective and better defined;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 – points a and c a. the creation of the post of Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, coupled with the establishment of a European external action service (EEAS) incorporating
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Calls, after the introduction of a solidarity clause into the new treaty, on the Council to reopen the debate on establishing a European civil protection force – inter alia on the basis of the May 2006 Barnier report – that would pool the Member States’ resources in order to generate an effective collective response in the event of natural or man-made disasters
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Stresses, in the light of the progress made possible by the new treaty in relation to the CSDP, the legitimacy and value of setting up a Defence Council within the Foreign Affairs Council, which would comprise the defence ministers, be chaired by the Vice-President/High Representative and play a special role in
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Takes the view that the Vice- President/High Representative should act very rapidly to make the Union’s various external policies more coherent, and that this coherence should be reflected on the ground by special representatives/heads of delegation under her authority vested with a certain authority vis-à-vis the different European players and the international community;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13.
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. Calls on the High Representative/Vice-President of the Commission, the Council and the Member States to overcome the imbalance between civilian and military planning capabilities and ensure that adequate and sufficient expertise in fields such as justice, civilian administration, customs and mediation can be provided for ESDP missions;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 b (new) 13b. Recalls the importance of systematically addressing human rights and gender aspects in all phases of CSDP operations, both during the planning and implementation phases;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Stresses the urgent need to put in place permanent structured cooperation based on the most inclusive criteria possible, which should enable the Member States to increase their commitments under the CSDP; calls, in this respect on the High Representative/Vice-President of the Commission to define a proposal to address thoroughly the question of parliamentary accountability and democratic scrutiny of permanent structured cooperation;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Welcomes the achievements of the ESDP on the occasion of its tenth anniversary, and notes that the Union launches civil and military operations under the CSDP in response to threats to international and European security; commends the 70 000 or so personnel involved in the 23 missions and operations currently in progress or already completed in the context of the ESDP; notes that the majority of these missions have been in the field of civilian crisis management; commends Mr Javier Solana, Secretary- General of the Council and High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, for his work on developing the ESDP;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Stresses the importance of making an open and transparent in-depth analysis and evaluation of the successes and shortfalls of the past ESDP missions in relation to their objectives; praises the fact that often the EU has acted in response to specific requests from the United Nations but points out that the EU cannot replace or provide a surrogate for the role of the United Nations with regard, in particular, to missions of a mainly military nature; calls, in this respect, on the Council and the Member States to address the question of UN resources and capabilities in order to improve the UN response to international crises;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 b (new) 17b. Points out that, with most of the emphasis being put on the military dimension of the ESDP, progress as regards civil capabilities and conflict prevention is too slow and that in this field ways of imparting a new dynamism must be put forward by both the High Representative/Vice-President and the Commission; calls, in this respect, for the further development of the Peace Building Partnership into a European Civil Peace Corps;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Welcomes the successful contribution made by the European Union’s naval operation in Somalia (EU NAVFOR Somalia – Operation Atalanta) in combating piracy in the Gulf of Aden and off the coast of Somalia to ensure that humanitarian aid reaches all the people in need in this country; emphasises that Operation Atalanta has established itself as a key player in the fight against piracy, inter alia through the Maritime Security Centre (Horn of Africa), and is in favour of extending
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19.
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24.
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. In this connection, welcomes the signing of the police cooperation agreement between EULEX Kosovo and Serbia, and notes the purely technical nature of this agreement designed to facilitate the fight against organised crime; regrets, nevertheless, the lack of openness and transparency during the negotiations and calls on EULEX to make every effort to involve and consult with the Kosovo institutions in the negotiations on the future agreements or protocols with Serbia;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. As regards Bosnia and Herzegovina, notes that the security situation remains calm and stable despite the ongoing political problems, and emphasises the contribution made by the EU’s military operation (EUFOR ALTHEA) in this respect;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Is in favour of extending the mission for a further year, and views it as regrettable that mission personnel have
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Takes the view that the Union must continue its activities in the Palestinian Territories; commends the work of the EUPOL COPPS police mission and calls on the Council to consider expanding the mission and to propose a new arrangement with a view to maintaining and making more effective the border assistance mission at the Rafah Crossing Point (EUBAM Rafah) and alleviating the dramatic humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 35. Acknowledges the need for EU involvement in reforming the security sector in a number of African countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo and Guinea-Bissau, and calls on the Council to base its actions on a holistic approach to Security Sector Reform (SSR) and to assess the effectiveness and impact of these missions on a regular basis;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 36. Emphasises the need to gather feedback on EU operations
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 a (new) 37a. Stresses, as regards the situation in Haiti, the importance of coordination of the European support measures;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 38. Reiterates, with a view to the revision of the treaty on non-proliferation in May 2010, its recommendation to the Council of 24 April 2009 on non-proliferation and the future of the Treaty on the Non- Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 a (new) Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 39. Welcomes the declarations and stated objectives of the new American administration and its commitment to take nuclear disarmament forward; looks forward to the successful conclusion of the ongoing negotiations with Russia on a new START Agreement;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 41. Recalls that, with a view to meeting growing operational requirements and ensuring more professional and balanced crisis management, the Union needs to i
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 42 42. Stresses the need to balance and to seek synergies between civil and military capabilities and to identify areas in which the Member States can pool their capabilities in a difficult economic climate, using also the opportunity provided by the setting-up of the EEAS;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 43. Reiterates its support for the ambitious goals set at the December 2008 European Council in terms of i
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 44 44. Emphasises the numerous obstacles that have been identified to the rapid deployment of civil missions; calls on the Member States to encourage their justice and interior ministries to take due responsibility in this area; supports the Council’s efforts to facilitate the secondment and deployment of civilian personnel (through the adoption of national strategies and common standards, improvements to the force generation process and pre-deployment training, a revised concept of civilian response teams (CRTs)) and the rapid provision of equipment for new civil missions (by means of framework contracts and a permanent equipment storage project); welcomes, in this connection, the decision to set up a temporary equipment warehouse as part of the EU Police Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 46 46. Calls on the Council to give the EEAS a permanent structure centralising common support functions for civil missions and military operations (including recruitment procedures and procurement processes
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 47 47. Stresses the need for close coordination between CSDP civil missions and other EU instruments in order to ensure rational use of resources; calls on the HR/VP to coordinate with the Commission to plan its activities in similar fields in conjunction with the
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 48.
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 49 49. Commends the progress made in terms of military and civil capabilit
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 51 51.
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 52 52. Strongly supports the establishment of synergies between civil and military capabilities; hopes that the CMPD and the EDA will rapidly define their complementary roles:
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 54 – bullet point 2 a (new) • efforts to increase the institutional training capacity at EU level; particularly stresses the need to set up the new-look European External Action Academy which, in close cooperation with appropriate bodies in the Member States and incorporating existing training structures such as the Defence College, would provide Union officials and officials of the Member States who are to work in external relations functions, as well as staff from ESDP missions, with training based on uniformly harmonised curricula, with comprehensive and common training for all officials and appropriate training in consular and legation procedures, diplomacy, conflict mediation and international relations, together with knowledge of the history and experience of the European Union;
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 63. Recalls the need for constructive cooperation between the EU and NATO, particularly where the two organisations are active in the same theatres of operation, but stresses, at the same time, the importance of maintaining a distinction without duplication between the two organisations;
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 70 70. Calls on the Council to further the Union’s relationship with the United States in the field of peace-building and crisis management, including in respect of military issues and natural disasters; such cooperation is particularly important when it comes to the fight against piracy missions in Somalia, efforts to strengthen African peacekeeping capabilities, and operations in Kosovo and Afghanistan; particularly welcomes the United States’ participation in the EULEX Kosovo mission under European command;
Amendment 217 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 71 71. Takes the view that the new version of the anti-missile shield envisaged by the American administration should be
Amendment 224 #
Motion for a resolution Heading and Paragraph 71 a (new) EU/Russia 71a. Takes the view that more coordination and better cooperation with Russia is needed, as they play a decisive role in European security; takes note, in this regard, of the proposal of the President of the Russian Federation for a new European security architecture;
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 71 b (new) 71b. Reiterates its view that further ways must be found of engaging Russia, as an EU strategic partner, in issues with strong security implications where Russia can play an important role such as Iran, Afghanistan, the Middle East, the frozen conflicts, the non-proliferation of nuclear arms and the fight against terrorism and drugs;
Amendment 228 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 75 75. Recommends in consequence that the European Parliament and the national parliaments, bearing in mind the options available under the Lisbon Treaty, make full use of Protocol No 1 to that treaty to step up their cooperation in relation to the CFSP and the CSDP by developing closer, more structured working relationships between their respective competent committees vis-à-vis security and defence matters; emphasises that this closer cooperation between the European Parliament and national parliaments will replace the prerogatives misappropriated by the WEU Assembly; also emphasises the need to modify its own structures in order to supervise the CSDP more effectively; urges the Council and the High Representative/Vice-President to find ways to involve the EP and its competent committee from the early stages of the setting-up of Civilian Crisis Management Concepts and Operation Plans;
Amendment 231 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 77 77. Calls for the revision of the 2002 interinstitutional agreements between the European Parliament and the Council concerning the European Parliament’s access to sensitive Council information relating to the ESDP and the CSDP, so that
source: PE-431.187
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2009/2217(INI) New strategy for Afghanistan
2010/07/10
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4 amendments...
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20 a. Calls on the High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy, the Council and the Commission to set up a joint team of researchers with the aim of evaluating all EU and Member State measures and missions in Afghanistan once a year by using explicit qualitative and quantitative indicators especially with regard to development aid (including public health and agriculture), good governance (including the justice sector and respect for human rights), and security (especially the training of Afghan police); calls in this context also for an evaluation of the relative impact of EU measures on the overall situation in the country and of the level of coordination and cooperation between EU actors and other international missions and measures, and to publish the findings and recommendations;
Amendment 205 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Urges, therefore, NATO and all coalition forces in Afghanistan to return to a situation whereby they provide their own military supply chain
Amendment 347 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 Amendment 353 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 a (new) 55 a. Urges the High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy and EU Member States to intensify police training in Afghanistan and to significantly increase the number of police trainers on the ground so that the objective of the London Conference to reach 134 000 trained Afghan police officers by the end of 2011 becomes a realistic scenario; urges the High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy to amend EUPOL Afghanistan's mission by also mandating training for low grade personnel in all provinces, by increasing the number of weeks dedicated to basic training, and by conducting patrols and other police activities jointly in the field; urges EU Member States not only to merge their bilateral police training mission with EUPOL but also to refrain from imposing caveats for national police deployed in EUPOL;
source: PE-445.614
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2009/2226(INI) Mid-term review of the European satellite navigation programmes: implementation assessment, future challenges and financing perspectives
2010/12/05
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2 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses its support for Galileo, the European global satellite radio-navigation programme
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Insists that the provision of Galileo services must be consistent with the principle that Galileo is a civil system under civil control, and that all uses thereof must comply with international law, the UN Charter and the EU Treaties; insists that the European Parliament consent will be a prerequisite to any military use of Galileo and GNSS in the context of military CSDP missions or other military missions, operations and activities;
source: PE-441.280
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2009/2227(INI) Community innovation policy in a changing world
2010/05/03
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12 amendments...
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas companies’ ability to innovate depends to a great extent on access to adequate financial resources, and the credit crunch caused by the current economic crisis threatens drastically to curtail corporate capacity for innovation, in particular for SMEs,
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas innovation is the key to meeting the EU’s current social and environmental challenges and realising its strategic political goals in areas including competitiveness, employment, demographic change and climate change,
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Emphasises the important role that innovation clusters will play in future EU innovation policy and stresses the potential offered in particular by knowledge clusters;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Emphasises, in that regard, that any cluster-policy measures should be taken on a basis that reflects companies’ needs,
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Stresses the important role played by eco-innovation, particularly in the context of raising resource efficiency;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Stresses that, along with bigger budgets, it is essential to achieve a critical mass; recommends the use of public procurement for this purpose and emphasises in particular that funding should be directed to those areas where the leverage effect is greatest, in order to generate added value for Europe;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21a. Points to the fact that inappropriate patent policies can hinder innovation, and draws attention to the importance of flows of knowledge so as to boost innovation;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Calls on the relevant EU bodies to improve – especially for SMEs
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 a (new) 22a. Recommends the promotion of modern IP policies that foster innovation such as patent pooling, common patent platforms, and full rights licenses;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 b (new) 22b. Warns against the proposal to set up an International Patent Court within the United Patent Litigation System draft Treaty, and points to the fact that such a Court would not be counterbalanced by any legislative assembly, let alone the European Parliament;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Emphasises, in that regard, the significance for the European economy of
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Emphasises the need to make conditions in the EU as attractive as possible to researchers and skilled workers, especially in relation to their mobility; stresses the fact that this goes along with improving the working conditions of female researchers;
source: PE-439.266
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2009/2230(INI) European Union strategy for the Baltic Sea Region and the role of macro-regions in the future cohesion policy
2010/03/26
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5 amendments...
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Is convinced that the European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region and the accompanying action plans proposed by the Commission will be successful only if constructive and balanced cooperation takes place with external partners in the region;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes that the Northern Dimension
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Believes that cooperation with Russia could be stepped up; welcomes, therefore, the intention of the Commission and the Member States in the region to have a renewed engagement with Russia on a vast number of areas, such as transport connections, environment, customs and border controls; believes that the EU- Russia common spaces will provide a valuable framework in this regard;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Reiterates, in this regard, that in order to make cross-border projects more effective Russia should swiftly incorporate international best practice on transparency and public accountability into national legislation and sign the Espoo convention (on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context);
source: PE-439.980
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2009/2243(INI) Report on the implementation of the synergies of research and innovation earmarked funds in Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 concerning the European Fund of Regional Development and the Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Development in cities and regions as well as in the Member States and the Union
2010/02/26
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4 amendments...
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Believes that research and innovation are crucial to addressing global challenges and that innovation
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Believes that the impact of these earmarked funds could be further improved through complementary use of, and better coordination between, regional, research and innovation policies, at both EU and regional level and calls on the Commission to pay particular attention to such coordination;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Calls on regional authorities to make better use of the SF to build up research, knowledge and innovation capacity in their regions, – paying particular attention to green innovations which will pave the way for the next industrial revolution – thus enabling them to take part in EU research and innovation activities; encourages regions to establish R&D priorities that are complementary with those of FP7;
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Calls on Member States to earmark more funding from the SF for research and innovation, strengthen research capacities, support innovative clusters – taking account of the sustainable management model in innovation – and develop and implement regional innovation strategies in collaboration with the private sector.
source: PE-439.282
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2010/0282(COD) Global navigation satellite system (GNSS): rules for access to the public regulated service
2011/02/15
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5 amendments...
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 3 (3) The Council has stated on several occasions that the system resulting from the Galileo programme is a civilian system under civilian control, that is, it was created in accordance with civilian standards based on civilian requirements and under the control of the European Union institutions. Is concerned about the fact that the European Commission now indicates that the defence sector will be the sector using by far the most volume of PRS receivers and that, except for the United Kingdom and Germany, all member states plan PRS applications within their national defence sector; regrets the fact that the dominance of the military use of PRS has been denied by both Council and Commission for many years but now seems to become reality.
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 3 b (new) (3 b) It is important to note that the services offered by PRS might play an important role for different weapon systems, especially when it comes to navigation and guidance and it is therefore important that the European Commission, the Council, the European External Action Service and EU member states act in accordance with the 1967 Outer Space Treaty and that EU member states and the European External Action Service increase their efforts regarding the possible revision of the international legal framework or, alternatively, regarding a new treaty which takes into account the technological progress since the 1960s and effectively prevents an arms race outer space.
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 4 (4) Of the various services offered by European satellite navigation systems, the PRS is both the most secure and the most sensitive. It must ensure service continuity for its participants, even in the most serious crisis situations. This is only possible if one can technically prevent that no major players in the field of space and navigation like the United States of America or the People's Republic of China are able to modify, disrupt or even destroy Galileo or its components. The consequences of infringing the security rules when using this service are not restricted to the user concerned, but could potentially extend to other users. Use and management of the PRS is therefore the joint responsibility of Member States in order to protect the security of the European Union and their own security. Consequently, access to the PRS must be strictly limited to certain categories of user which are subject to continuous monitoring.
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 12 (12) The Council is also called upon to play a role in managing the PRS, both through the application of Council Joint Action 2004/552/CFSP of 12 July 2004 on aspects of the operation of the European satellite radio-navigation system affecting the security of the European Union8 , and through the approval of international agreements authorising a non-member country or an international organisation to use the PRS. It must be noted that the security governance remains unclear in the event of an immediate attack by a hostile state or non state actor against the European Union, its member states or partner countries using PRS or other Galileo services. Joint Action 2004/552/CFSP needs to be modified in order to be more detailed on the question whether the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice- President of the Commission has the right to disrupt or significantly modify the service without further consultation in the event of an immediate threat.
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 7 – indent 1 a (new) - The non-member country or international organisation respects all eight criteria of the EU Code of Conduct on Arms Export set out in Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP of 8 December 2008 defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment 1, and ___________ 1 OJ L 335, 13.12.2008, p. 99.
source: PE-458.596
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2010/0395(COD) Financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union
2011/05/05
ITRE
3 amendments...
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 1 – Article 129 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 2.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 1 – Article 129 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 The rules of the contest shall at least
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 1 – Article 129 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 Prizes may not be awarded directly without a contest and shall be
source: PE-464.741
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2010/2010(INI) Developing the job potential of a new sustainable economy
2010/05/18
ITRE
3 amendments...
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Stresses that the need to develop the potential for quality jobs offered by a new sustainable economy means that innovation must be targeted on finding solutions to the major challenges facing society, including unemployment and poverty, climate change, the ageing
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Insists on the need to pay particular attention to those affected by deindustrialisation (in the wake of concentration in industries in crisis or thanks to abandonment by the multinationals), introducing support mechanisms and integrated interventions, targeted on development, characterised by innovation, and capable of creating jobs with rights and reducing social inequalities and regional asymmetries; attaches importance to partnering trade unions in achieving those goals;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Considers that changes in companies' or sectors' production processes should be accompanied by training and lifelong instruction for workers, and that this will also generate new jobs; acknowledges the particular situation faced by young people and the importance of vocational training in this context;
source: PE-441.372
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2010/2051(INI) Future of European standardisation
2010/06/25
ITRE
19 amendments...
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Calls on the Commission to integrate the WTO principles (transparency, openness, impartiality, consensus, efficiency, relevance and consistency) in the legal framework of European standardisation particularly in Directive 98/34/EC; encourages the Commission to promote the principle of balanced representation in the European Standardisation System (ESS);
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Welcomes the Commission's White paper on Modernising ICT Standardisation in the EU;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Calls on the Commission to introduce into the standardisation part of the 98/34/EC Directive or its successor the obligation of the Member States to ensure that National Standards Bodies (NSBs) notify national standards on services;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 c (new) 1c. Calls on the Commission to introduce into the standardisation part of the 98/34/EC Directive an explicit possibility for the Commission to issue mandates in certain sectors of the field of services;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 d (new) 1d. Calls on the Commission to introduce into the legal framework the possibility to refer, only in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and only under the condition of the compliance with certain basic standardisation principles, to deliverables of fora and consortia;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Welcomes efforts by the European Standards Organisations (ESOs)
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Calls on the Member States to support national/sectoral SME representative organisations, as well as other national societal stakeholders in national standardisation processes;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Acknowledges the important role played by stakeholder organisations pursuing interests of the public good on the European level such as ANEC, ECOS and ETUI-REHS, as well as the essential role played by NORMAPME; recognizes that their limited resources can hinder effective participation in the standard- making process, and calls on the Commission to earmark some of the financing
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Calls for each of these stakeholder organisations to be given a single vote when it comes to the formal approval of European Standards; calls for the development of a fast-track conflict- resolution mechanism that can efficiently resolve disagreements in the setting of standards;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to launch information campaigns on standardisation in order to raise awareness particularly within the R&D sector, academia and educational institutions;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 b (new) 4b. Recommends that the Commission include the issue of standardization in the next SME week;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Calls on
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Calls on the Commission to consider implementing a 'relevance for standardisation' section in the evaluation of Commission-funded R&D projects;
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 b (new) 9b. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the issue of standardisation is raised within the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme;
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 c (new) 9c. Calls on the Commission, in order to support other EU policies, to implement a modernised and extended EU standardisation policy for information technology, which should, amongst other things, ensure interoperability, legal certainty and the application of appropriate safeguards, including with respect to certification, conformity assessment bodies and accreditation, while minimising additional burdens for business, risks for users and obstacles to the free movement of information technology;
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 d (new) 9d. Calls on the Commission to use the New Approach and the New Legislative Framework as a model for a modernised ICT standardisation policy in support of EU policy;
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 e (new) 9e. Calls on the Commission to make effective use of existing legal bases enabling information technology standardisation;
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 f (new) 9f. Calls on the Commission to identify additional information technology sectors, areas or applications where effective use of EU standardisation could be used to support EU policies and to present appropriate proposals accordingly;
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 g (new) 9g. Calls on the Commission to make sure that achievement of EU policy goals is not put at risk through uncoordinated standardisation efforts or competing or unnecessary standards, an excess of certification schemes, lack of trustworthiness of standardisation and verification, etc.;
source: PE-443.134
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2010/2079(INI) Simplifying the implementation of the Research Framework Programmes
2010/07/16
ITRE
1 amendments...
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 a (new) 43a. In view of the upcoming preparations for FP8, encourages the exchange of best practices and standards with other international partners, and in particular the United States of America;
source: PE-445.806
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2010/2085(INI) Revision of the General Product Safety Directive and Market Surveillance
2010/11/16
ITRE
6 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Asks the Commission to consider a unified system of market surveillance when it revises the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD); stresses the need for a European framework for market surveillance so as to ensure a coherent approach across the EU Member States, highlights the role of consumers’ association in market surveillance;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Welcomes the intention of the Commission to present a proposal for a revision of Directive 2001/95/EC of 03.12.2001 on general product safety;
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. Calls on the Commission to establish an effective regulatory framework allowing swift market interventions and reliable long-term solutions;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Acknowledges the fact that more and more products are shaped in ways that make them appealing to children; requires therefore that products featuring child-appealing characteristics be safe for children and the introduction of a definition of child-appealing products in the GPSD so as to protect children’s health and ensure their safety;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Insists on the importance of defining precisely the content of recall notices so as to avoid the risk that consumers perceive them as advertisements for the products notified;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. Calls on the Commission to coordinate an EU-funded accident statistics system, accessible by relevant stakeholders;
source: PE-452.843
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2010/2095(INI) Industrial Policy for the globalised era
2010/11/16
ITRE
43 amendments...
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 13 a (new) - having regard to the report "Promoting innovative Business Models with Environmental Benefits" of November 2008 conducted on behalf of the Commission,
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas the global economic crisis has
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas, to be able to overcome the effect of the crisis and face those challenges, the EU needs an industry policy approach that combines competitiveness, sustainability and decent work that can at the same time stimulate the economy, boost employment, reduce environmental degradation and improve quality of life,
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A b (new) Ab. whereas European industry is facing increasing global competitions from industrialised and from emerging countries such as China, India, Brazil in terms of access to resources, technological innovation, skilled workforce as well as targeted and ambitious industry and innovation policies,
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas maintaining global leadership of European industry
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas it is possible to achieve industrial progress through
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Acknowledges the proposal for Integrated Industrial policy proposed by the Commission and notices its focus on restoring EU's industry competitiveness; stresses, in this respect, that, in the face of the global challenges, it is essential that energy and resources efficiency are at the basis of the European industrial renewal if European industry intends to maintain its competitiveness in the future;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Calls on the Commission to develop, together with the European Parliament and the Council, a qualitative and
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Believes that macro-economic framework conditions in which European industry can thrive must be established, taking due account of the reality of resources scarcity and depletion; in this context, must aim at promoting not only today's competitiveness but above all securing future competitiveness;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. Is convinced that not only the public sector but mostly the private sector will have an essential role to play in investing in the restructuring and the development of new industrial sectors, ensuring both the creation of jobs and the transition to a resource-efficient and low-carbon economy; considers it essential, therefore, for the right framework to be in place to stimulate these private investments;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 c (new) 3c. In this respect, believes that structural changes to national and international financial and fiscal systems, including for instance shifting taxation policies from labour to resources, the internalisation of external cost, are essential for creating the economic framework in which private and public investments can be stimulated and a sustainable industrial policy may deliver its objectives;
Amendment 103 #
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; the role of this task force shall be to regularly evaluated the progresses of EU's industrial policy initiatives, promote coherence within its different elements and identify further problems to be addressed;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Is convinced that the success of a new, sustainable industrial policy depends on the involvement of all stakeholders, particularly the social partners, representatives of SMEs and the civil society; notes that the Commission is required to embed a clear partnership principle in all areas and measures, part of which consists in joint monitoring and evaluation of anticipated measures, including assessment of strategies/measures/programmes;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 – indent 2 · must cover the design, production and composition of products and services along the whole chain of processes and added value, and
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 – indent 3 · must reflect not the product alone, but also demand and use, and associated services with a view to integrated development and more sustainable, target- oriented production, leading to tangible benefits for consumers, businesses and the whole of society;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 – indent 3 a (new) · must include a smart mix of measure for the supply side as well as for the demand side which may be different from sector to sector, including for instance regulatory stimulus, standards, labelling, public procurement, vat reduction, tax incentives;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 – indent 3 b (new) · must allow for open innovation - and in some policy areas even consider requiring open innovation - which has become a major driving force for new thinking and new developments;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 – indent 3 c (new) · must promote creativity and employee driven innovation within public and private organisations;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Believes that in particular the setting of benchmarks and standards have proven to be strong drivers for promoting innovation and sustainable competitiveness in several industrial sectors; calls for a reinforcement of the European Standardisation System through measures promoting simplification, transparency, costs reduction and involvement of stakeholders;
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 b (new) 8b. Asks the Commission to present a strategy for the promotion of the Product Service Systems (PPS) since they would yield substantial business, balance of trade and environmental benefits;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses the success of the Risk Sharing Financial Facility (RSFF) as an important way of providing research, development and innovation funding for SMEs via the EIB, and strongly encourages the Commission to make significantly more funds available to the RSFF, direct private investments and innovative financing mechanisms, in particular for smaller companies and start ups, should be further promoted;
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Calls for further stimulation of technologies for sustainable development as begun in the ETAP action plan with the cross-linking of research, environmental and economic strategies, and calls for an ambitious ETAP follow-up plan and allocation of adequate financial resources for its implementation;
Amendment 190 #
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 and driving markets toward sustainable products and services; points out that competitors such as China and the USA have set ambitious targets for public procurement of innovative and environmental products, and calls for similar target setting in the EU; in particular in the building sectors, the energy sector and transport sectors;
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 – introductory part 13. Is convinced that the clear increase in resourcing efficiency as regards raw and auxiliary materials and supplies is strengthening the global competitive position of European industry, and therefore calls on the Commission to pro
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 – indent 1 a (new) · indentifying targets and instruments that would enhance EU's resource productivity, durability and reuse, recycling and remanufacturing and the development of close loop industrial production systems,
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 – indent 3 · disseminating best-practice solutions and promoting resource efficiency networks
Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 – introductory part 14. Stresses that the availability of raw materials, in particular strategic resources and rare earths, is of central importance to European industry
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Takes the view that an industry policy needs, first and foremost, to rebalance energy actions in favour of a demand-driven policy, empowering consumers and decoupling economic growth from energy use; in particular, the transport and construction industries must pursue an active energy savings policy and diversify towards sustainable, non-polluting and safe energy sources; an industry policy should help create market conditions which stimulate higher energy savings and energy efficiency investments, to exploit a wide range of renewable energies as well as key technologies for energy storage mobility (notably public transport);
Amendment 263 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Is convinced that industry needs an energy policy focused on the long term which guarantees
Amendment 283 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15a. Recalls the huge job creation potential and cost reduction benefits that energy efficiency improvements are expected to yield; adopting measures including targets, standards and benchmarking mechanisms that ensure energy efficiency improvement must therefore underpin initiatives in all industrial sectors;
Amendment 286 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 b (new) 15b. Believes that a policy of improving sustainability of transport systems and infrastructure through such measures as more efficient technologies, interoperability, innovative mobility solution but also local sourcing policies is needed to ensure that supply chains may function with more sustainable logistics systems and at reduced operating costs;
Amendment 287 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 c (new) 15c. Believes that modern ICT technologies provide a large potential for innovations in support of sustainability and eco-efficiency, e.g. integration of technologies by putting additional intelligence layers on top of physical layers to achieve more efficiency management of systems (such as water supply, transportation systems); stresses the need to have open ICT standards available for such solutions and therefore urges the Commission to require open standards and the stakeholders to drive the development of suitable open standards in support to resources efficiency;
Amendment 303 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 – indent 2 a (new) - coordinated activities to improve the teaching and awareness raising of the economic role of European industrial sectors and the necessity of their innovative transformation within a low- carbon and resource efficient economy,
Amendment 362 #
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, a reform regarding modernisation of ICT standardisation policy in the EU and bringing about international standardisation in order to safeguard technological leadership;
Amendment 372 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Calls for the establishment of a task force on restructuring operations and a stronger role for the European structural funds in restructuring processes so that employees and firms can be offered a future; calls for research and development in furtherance of conversion processes towards innovative and sustainable alternatives be intensified;
Amendment 392 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 – indent 2 a (new) • to provide instruments fostering the development and growth of eco-innovative SMEs as well as the development of eco- industrial parks;
Amendment 406 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Takes the view that sectoral aid policy should not only be seen in the context of competition law, but must, in the interests of Europe, be used proactively, transparently and with clear rules to strengthen innovation and the roll-out of
Amendment 441 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 – introductory part 26. Is convinced that, in parallel with a horizontal approach,
Amendment 444 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 – indent 1 • the existing industr
Amendment 447 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 – indent 1 a (new) • the securing of sustainability proofing of the sector specific approaches in line with EU's climate and energy policy objectives and ambitious resource efficiency objectives,
Amendment 448 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 – indent 1 b (new) • to consider the whole range of possible policy measures including benchmarks and standards and sustained R&D and innovation efforts,
Amendment 457 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 – indent 3 •
source: PE-452.697
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2010/2108(INI) Towards a new Energy Strategy for Europe 2011 - 2020
2010/09/14
ITRE
2 amendments...
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H a (new) Ha. whereas the Commission also expressed its intention to assess in 2009 the global LNG situation and identify gaps with a view to proposing an LNG action plan,
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Emphasises that the Union needs a long term vision on energy policy, complemented by precise and comprehensive short term and mid-term action plans to work towards these goals;
source: PE-448.780
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2010/2114(INI) Strengthening chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear security in the European Union – an EU CBRN Action Plan
2010/05/10
AFET
6 amendments...
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Stresses that the most serious threat to all EU citizens is the worldwide use and spread of nuclear energy which is per definition a dual use technology which means that each state that has a civilian program is able to produce nuclear weapons within a short time span;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Stresses that the greatest CBRN risks stem from nuclear proliferation; therefore stresses that the most important measure needed to counter proliferation risks is the strengthening of the non-proliferation regime
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 – introductory part 4. Emphasises that substantial contributions to strengthening
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 – indent 1 – the establishment as soon as possible of a European nuclear weapon-free zone by means of the withdrawal of all
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 – indent 3 – calling on the Council and Commission and EU Member States to promote the existing Draft Convention on the prohibition of the development, production, stockpiling, transfer and use of uranium weapons and on their destruction and to present this convention to the UN member countries, to be signed and ratified; calls on all the EU Member States and UN member countries to impose a moratorium on the use of depleted uranium weapons until such time as a global ban on these weapons has been agreed;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Urges the Commission to produce a study on the safety and protection of nuclear plants in the European Union against terrorist attacks;
source: PE-448.936
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2010/2137(INI) Report on competition policy 2009
2010/10/29
ITRE
4 amendments...
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Recognises that high market concentration and a lack of transparency in commodity markets can significantly hamper competition and adversely affect European industry; calls on the European Commission to therefore analyse commodity markets such as for iron ore and particularly for the 14 critical raw materials identified by the Commission with a view to establishing to what extent these markets require more transparency and competition;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Notes that commodity speculation can have a distortive effect on markets and competition; welcomes France's intention to address this issue in the context of its G20 Presidency; notes that this should also go beyond agricultural products to include metals;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 c (new) 1c. Calls on the European Commission and the Member States to use public procurement policies for stimulating competition by, for example, including environmental and social criteria in tenders;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Stresses that scientific and technical innovation, patents and the cultural industries can contribute immensely to the competitiveness of the European economy;
source: PE-452.531
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2010/2152(INI) New Trade Policy for Europe under the Europe 2020 Strategy
2011/04/03
ITRE
5 amendments...
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that trade is one of the cornerstones of a successful European industrial policy and calls therefore for future multilateral and bilateral trade agreements to form a coherent part of an industrial strategy based upon an ambitious innovation effort, fair global competition and full reciprocity in order to continue competitiveness and sustainability;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Believes there is a need for a new European trade policy, promoting further manufacturing in Europe and not incentivising business to delocalise; is of the opinion that trade agreements with external partners should take into account the competitiveness of European industry, SMEs, and the agricultural and food production industry well as mutually beneficial cooperation with developing countries;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to develop a favourable environment stimulating the start-up of enterprises and the exchange of young entrepreneurs,
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Emphasises the importance of raw materials availability for the development and competitiveness of European industry; calls, therefore, on the Commission to present an ambitious and comprehensive raw materials strategy for Europe with concrete measures for an effective resource efficiency and recycling policy and for improving fair access to raw materials on both the internal and external markets;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Underlines the significance of
source: PE-460.632
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2010/2206(INI) Europe, the world's No 1 tourist destination – a new political framework for tourism in Europe
2011/04/02
ITRE
2 amendments...
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Emphasises that more sustainability means more quality and increased customer satisfaction. Thus welcomes Commission initiatives for the development of sustainable management indicators, a charter for sustainable and responsible tourism, and a strategy for sustainable coastal and marine tourism;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Calls for further work to be undertaken in the tourism sector for the establishment of benchmarks, standards and certification including environmental and social criteria and also promote and facilitate their uptake by businesses in the tourism sector;
source: PE-456.996
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2010/2233(INI) Relations of the European Union with the Gulf Cooperation Council
2010/08/12
ITRE
10 amendments...
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the a
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Commends the work carried out by the EU-GCC Energy Expert Group, in particular on natural gas, energy efficiency and
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Welcomes the establishment of the Clean Energy Technology Network project; commends in particular activities supporting policy development for the promotion and uptake of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Acknowledges that fossil fuels c
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Warmly welcomes the Joint Council's determination to work towards a reinforced cooperation on environment and climate change;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Recognises that the GCC
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Recognises that the potential synergies in renewable energy sources (solar and wind)
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Emphasises that the EU has opportunities to invest in GCC energy production capacity, using the latest technologies in terms of generation, transmission and interconnection; encourages in this respect the future cooperation with a particular focus on the integration of electricity networks and smart grid technologies;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Calls for common efforts for addressing speculation and price volatility of raw materials through enhanced transparency and supervision of OTC derivatives trading; welcomes, in this context, OPEC's recent call for tighter controls on OTC trading as well as France's efforts to address commodity speculation within the G-20;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 9. Highlights the importance of deepening cooperation with the GCC on research and technology programmes, with special focus on new knowledge-based industries in areas such as renewable sources
source: PE-454.464
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2010/2277(INI) Single Market for Enterprises and Growth
2011/01/20
ITRE
11 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes the need to improve the mutual evaluation process of the Services Directive in order to streamline the functioning of the single market; calls for an assessment of the impact of the directive on the quality of the services and evaluating the room for manoeuvre that the directive leaves to public authorities for introducing public interest requirements to services providers; believes that existing unnecessary bureaucratic burdens for the Member States
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Believes that, in order to achieve the EU's climate and energy objectives, a new fiscal approach is necessary, by
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Points out to the need for further energy efficiency plans, policies and measures to significantly increase energy savings, and
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Welcomes the proposal to amend the Small Business Act in order to closely link it with the 2020 Strategy, but regrets that the SME's role is not highlighted enough; welcomes the proposal to adopt an action plan for SMEs' access to capital markets and calls for the promotion of innovative financing mechanisms aimed at innovative SMEs;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Highlights the need for the EU to achieve a stronger autonomy in energy
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Calls for a flexible patent system that contributes to technological innovation in addressing societal challenges such as demographic change and climate change; therefore reminds that an EU patent system should deliver quality patents, and not simply cheaper ones; draws the attention on the advantages of collaborative approaches such as clusters, open innovation and the use of common patent platforms and patent pools;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 b (new) 8b. Stresses that a framework directive on the management of copyright should not limit users' rights but should favour the emergence of innovative business models so as to contribute to the creation of content online and added-value services;
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 c (new) 8c. Welcomes the initiative on ecological footprint of products and urges the Commission to quickly establish a real common assessment and labelling system;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 d (new) 8d. Recognises that public procurement is a powerful instrument for driving markets toward sustainable products and services and for stimulating innovation; welcomes the intention of the Commission to revise and simplify public procurement rules and stresses that this process should not put under threat, but rather strengthen, the capacity of public authorities to include criteria of general interest, such as environmental and social criteria in their calls for tender;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 e (new) 8e. Stresses the need for putting sustainability as a key criteria of industrial change and therefore ask to take this dimension into account in the consultations on a European framework for the advanced planning of industrial restructuring;
source: PE-456.800
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2010/2299(INI) Development of the common security and defence policy following the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty
2011/03/22
AFET
29 amendments...
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Recognises that, in a turbulent global context and at a time of economic and financial crisis, the EU is being called upon to become an
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Recalls that
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Underlines that the duty of consistency as defined by the Treaty, the new wording of Article 40 TEU (which states that the implementation of both the CFSP and the other EU policies shall not affect the application of the respective procedures), and recent ECJ case law (see the SALW case) protect both the primacy of the Community method and the distinguishing features and prerogatives of the CFSP, while encouraging the convergence of different policies, instruments, resources, and legal bases in a holistic, comprehensive approach, whereby security becomes a cross-cutting objective of EU external and internal action and the CSDP is one of its instruments;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Urges the European Council to carry out its task of identifying the strategic interests and political objectives of the EU by drawing up a European foreign policy strategy geared to international developments, which should be based on real convergence of the different dimensions of EU external action and subject to regular review; calls on the VP/HR to start work on an European White Paper on defence and military crisis management which precisely defines possible scenarios, political and military criteria for the deployment of EU military missions, possible exit strategies and also explicit benchmarks for evaluating the impact of military CSDP missions in specific countries and regions;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Considers the termination of the WEU Treaty and the disbandment of the WEU Assembly to be consistent with the new legal framework created by the Lisbon Treaty, and does not believe that disbandment of the Assembly will leave any form of vacuum in which the VP/HR, the Council, and the Commission could act outside of parliamentary control; declares its willingness to enhance cooperation with EU national parliaments
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Deplores the fact that the provisional organisation chart of the EEAS does not include the ‘appropriate structure’ which, under the Madrid accords, is to integrate the various units dealing with crisis response planning and programming, conflict prevention, and peace-building with the CSDP structures; calls first for a crisis management board to be set up, to be
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Maintains that reliable military capabilities are a sine qua non for a
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Regrets the sharp contrast between the EUR 200 billion per year spent by the Member States on defence, the lack of means at the EU's disposal, and the painfully protracted force generation conferences for EU military operations at a time when there are redundant capabilities and personnel; deplores the fact that over more than twelve years the method of the force generation process has not yielded any de facto improvements regarding the quantity and quality of military capabilities available for CSDP missions; stresses the need to evaluate the improvements of military capabilities on a regular basis;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 a (new) 24a. recalls that CFSP and CSDP, besides strengthening the EU's military and civilian capabilities, should also lead to disarmament and non-proliferations of weapons ranging from small and light weapons (SALW) to nuclear warheads and ballistic missiles; urges the VP/HR to give this policy priority by promoting a new series of pro-active measures addressing the issues of landmines, cluster munitions, depleted uranium ammunition, and small and light weapons, biological, chemical and nuclear weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery; urges the VP/HR to report to the European Parliament about the implementation of the 2010 NPT Review Conference and its action plan on disarmament and non- proliferation on an annual basis;
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Maintains that all of the above points should be tackled by means of a clear-cut long-term political resolve, making full use of the potential offered by the Lisbon Treaty, and that any common defence policy intended to move gradually towards common defence must serve to strengthen the EU's ability to respond to crises and long-term peace-building, and above all guarantee Europe's
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Takes note of the Franco-British initiative of 2 November 2010 on security and defence cooperation and hopes that it can act as a springboard for further progress at European level in line with the institutional framework and the requirements of rationalisation and technological, industrial, and operational integration from which it stemmed; takes the view that this bilateral initiative could hamper further multilateral cooperation in the framework of the Ghent or Weimar initiative; urges the governments of France and the United Kingdom to commit to future European multilateral pooling and sharing arrangements with regard to all bilateral cooperation projects except those which concern the issues of nuclear weapons, aircraft carriers and submarines;
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Recommends that serious thought be given to the true significance of the clause on mutual assistance in the event of armed aggression on the territory of a Member State, tackling the unresolved problems regarding the implementing provisions, which were removed from the draft treaty on the functioning of the European Union; calls for political guidelines to be drawn up, an imperative need which has arise not least from the recent termination of the modified Treaty of Brussels (WEU); rejects the introduction of a nuclear dimension of CSDP and to this end opposes to link British or French nuclear weapons to the clause of mutual assistance;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Recommends that Member States commit themselves fully to the provision and sustainability of military capabilities, matching the trend towards growing emphasis on the qualitative aspect; endorses the requests made at the Ghent informal Defence Ministers' meeting and in the German-Swedish paper and the Weimar initiative and calls for the operative phase to begin without delay, in line with the December 2010 Council conclusions, in which the Defence Ministers agreed that EDA should intensify its work to facilitate the identification of areas for pooling and sharing military capabilities; calls on the Agency stresses the need to make this new approach to capability development a success; calls on the Member States to respect the deadline set by the December 2010 Council; reminds that the Chiefs of Staff of all 27 EU armed forces have been tasked to screen their capabilities until may 2011, that the EU Military Staff has been commissioned to use this data for producing an overview by mid 2011 and that EU Ministers of Defence will reach final conclusions by the end of this year; calls on the Agency to make this new initiative its priority and to list
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 – introductory part 37. Recognises the soundness of the Battlegroups, but calls for
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 – indent 1 Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 40. Maintains that
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 45. Considers that the internal and external aspects of EU security should be treated as complementary dimensions of the same strategy, as the European Council has made clear since its meetings in Tampere (1999), Feira, and Stockholm (2010), when it adopted the European freedom, security, and justice area objectives for the period 2010-2014; stresses that under no circumstances core values and norms as human rights, fundamental rights and freedoms and humanitarian law are negotiable in the context of the fight against international terrorism and that one of the conclusions of the European Parliaments Temporary Committee on the alleged use of European countries by the CIA for the transportation and illegal detention of prisoners is that national and EU anti-terrorism policies and measures need more parliamentary oversight;
Amendment 198 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 46 46. Considers that it is more and more evident in modern times, and especially since September 11, that many transnational threats such as terrorism, organised crime, cybercrime, drugs, and trafficking in human beings cannot be
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 47 Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 54 54. Recognises that since 2003 the EU has undertaken numerous missions (24) in three continents involving different types of intervention, the bulk being accounted for by civilian missions specialising in policing, security sector reform (SSR), and consolidation of the rule of law; notes that out of 24 CSDP missions so far 16 have been of civilian nature;
Amendment 242 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 60 – indent 5 -in spite of its high profile and
Amendment 244 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 60 – indent 5 a (new) EUTM Somalia also lacks a strategic and political framework e.g. an EU Horn of Africa or a EU Somalia strategy; in addition there is a great risk that the Somali security forces, once there are trained and equipped by the EU and back in Somalia, will not fight for the Transitional Federal Government (TFG), but for the group that pays the highest salary which, as a consequence, would worsen the security situation in the country;
Amendment 245 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 60 – indent 5 b (new) EUPOL RD Congo and EUSEC RD Congo are in the country since 2007 and 2005 respectively but have only had limited positive effects on target groups if any; recommends a stronger focus on the issue of sexual violence in order to increase the effectiveness of both missions
Amendment 249 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 63. Welcomes the outcome achieved under the Madrid accords on the establishment of the EEAS, which has enabled three specific budget headings to be provided for the main CSDP missions (EULEX Kosovo, EUPOL Afghanistan, and EUMM Georgia) with a view to increasing transparency and improving parliamentary scrutiny of expenditure; stresses the need to allocate one budget line for each CSDP mission; declares its willingness to cooperate with the new permanent Chair of the of the PSC in order to improve, and enhance the effectiveness of, the joint consultation meetings on the CFSP, in keeping with the HR's statement on political accountability agreed in Madrid; declares its interest to learn from the US Congress and other national parliaments when it comes to procedures and methods on how to scrutinize security and defence policies;
Amendment 253 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 66 66. Recommends, as regards gender mainstreaming in line with UNSCR 1325 and to make civilian and military missions more effectives, that female personnel be involved in the appropriate manner at every level of crisis management; calls for the establishment of adequate public complaint procedures in the context of CSDP missions, which would particularly assist the reporting of sexual and gender- based violence; calls on the VP/HR to include a detailed report on women, peace and security in the six-monthly evaluation of CSDP missions; Stresses that it is important that the EU should appoint more female police officers and soldiers to CSDP missions, in which connection the contingent of female police officers within the UN peace-keeping force in Liberia could be used as a model;
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 71 71. Acknowledges that, on a legal basis, the Lisbon Treaty has overcome the previous dichotomy between Union and Community policies by conferring a unique legal personality and by strengthening the
Amendment 276 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 75 75. Welcomes the agreement in NATO's new strategic concept on further strengthening the EU-NATO strategic partnership; reaffirms the importance of enhancing EU-NATO cooperation in crisis management in the spirit of mutual reinforcement and with respect for their decision-making autonomy; draws attention to the necessity of avoiding unnecessary overlapping of effort and resources and invites the EU and NATO to deepen their cooperation, through their respective means, in the context of a comprehensive approach to crises in which both are engaged in the field; urges NATO to strictly limit the development of a civilian capability in order to avoid duplication;
source: PE-460.912
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2011/0150(COD) European standardisation
2012/01/25
ITRE
21 amendments...
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8)
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) Standards are important tools for undertakings and especially small and medium-sized enterprises (hereinafter ‘SME’) which, however, are sometimes under-represented and not adequately involved in the standardisation system so that the risk exists that standards do not sufficiently take into account the needs and concerns of SME. Consequently, it is essential to improve their representation and participation in all phases of the standardisation process, particularly in the technical committees.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) European standards are of vital interest for the competitiveness of SMEs which, however, are in general under- represented in standardisation activities, in particular at European level. Thus, this Regulation should ensure an appropriate representation of SME in the European standardisation process by an entity with appropriate qualifications. Granting SMEs effective membership of the European Standardisation Organisations, including voting rights is expected to have a positive impact on the involvement and participation of SMEs in standardisation.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) Standards can have a broad impact on society, in particular on the safety and well-being of citizens, the efficiency of networks, the environment, accessibility and other public policy fields. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that the role and the input of societal stakeholders in the elaboration of standards is strengthened, through the support of organisations representing the interests of consumers, the environment and societal stakeholders. Granting those organisations effective membership in the European Standardisation Organisations, including voting rights, will have a positive impact on the quality of standards.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) Standards should
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new) (da) the building of consensus, to be ensured particularly through the recording of the views of the organisations referred to in Annex III;
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new) (db) the voting phase, whereby organisations referred to in Annex III are granted voting rights;
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. The European Standardisation Organisations shall grant effective membership to the organisations referred to in Annex III. Effective membership shall include granting of voting rights.
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. In order to ensure the appropriate representation of stakeholders, the transparency of affiliation of members shall be strictly monitored by standardisation bodies.
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. The draft European standardisation work programme referred to in this Article shall be published for consultation of the organisations referred to in Annex III.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 2. The relevant European standardisation body shall indicate, within
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 3. The Commission shall inform the relevant European standardisation body, within
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 Either on proposal from a public authority referred to in Directive 2004/18/EC or on its own initiative the Commission may decide to recognise technical specifications in the field of ICT which are not national, European or international standards and meet the requirements set out in Annex II, as ICT standards for use in policies and public procurement in order to promote interoperability in the field of ICT.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 Recognised ICT standards referred to in Article 9 shall constitute common technical specifications referred to in Directives 2004/17/CE and 2004/18/CE, and Regulation (EC) No 2342/2002.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point b (b) SME, consumer organisations and environmental and social stakeholders are appropriately represented in European standardisation work and have effective membership of European Standardisation Organisations, as referred to in Article 5(1).
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Organisations referred to in Annexes I and III shall be invited to participate as observers at meetings of the Committee.
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – point c – point ii (ii) information on (new) standardisation activities was publicly and widely announced through suitable and accessible means.
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – point c a (new) (ca) appropriate representation: (i) the technical specifications were developed with the participation of all interested parties; (ii) representation of all categories of stakeholders was balanced.
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – point b (b) availability: Specifications are publicly available for implementation and use on reasonable terms (including for a reasonable fee or free of charge) including the right of redistribution independently of the format used.
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – point c (c) intellectual property rights essential to the implementation of specifications are
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex III – point a – introductory part (a) A European horizontal organisation representing crafts and SME in European standardisation activities which:
source: PE-478.724
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2011/0177(APP) Multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020
2012/05/09
ITRE
9 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Believes that to get the EU out of the current economic and social crisis, and to guarantee its future competitiveness in a globalised world, it is absolutely essential that the objectives set out in the EU 2020 strategy to achieve a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth are met; underlines that to implement these objectives, an estimated total of EUR 1600 billion of future- oriented investments in core policies are needed; reminds the Parliament's position in its resolution of 8 June 20111 which pointed out that even with an increase of the level of resources for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) of 5% compared to the 2013 level only a limited contribution can be made to the achievement of the Union's agreed objectives and commitments and the principle of Union solidarity; __________________ 1 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2011)0266.
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Welcomes the Commission's proposal to introduce a fairer, simpler and more transparent own resource system which would increase by up to 60% the own resources share in the EU budget by 2018 at the latest; supports fully the Commission's proposal to introduce an EU-wide financial transaction tax as an EU own resource from 2014 onwards;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Stresses in particular the need to enhance, stimulate and secure the financing of research, development and innovation in the EU by significantly increasing the relevant expenditures in the MFF 2014- 2020 for the Horizon 2020 programme, and by radically simplifying funding procedures while strictly maintaining the principle of sound financial management; believes that more impetus should be given to the greening of the economy, through increased funding to greener and smarter technologies as well as to social innovation and non-technological solutions; expects that at least 80% of funding in the energy sector should go towards R&D in renewable energy, energy storage technology, end-user energy efficiency and development of smart grids;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Is convinced that Horizon 2020 funds should be in line with EU 2020 priorities and used as catalyst for EU added-value activities, better streamlining of EU public funds and increased leverage of private funds; believes that at a minimum 15% of the Horizon 2020 budget must be earmarked for SMEs;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Highlights the added value of EU programmes in favour of SMEs, as these have proven very helpful in supporting Member States’ efforts to secure SMEs’ access to funding opportunities in a time of deep financial crisis;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Takes the view that developing a new generation of sustainable energy systems in the EU will require major investment efforts in energy research and development; underlines, therefore, the need to increase financing in research and technological development,
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Under
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Believes that in the actual context of public budgetary constraints, the leverage of other sources of funding is absolutely necessary to realise the long-term investments needed to achieve the EU 2020 strategy; strongly believes that EU added value accrues in particular through the support for
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 10 10
source: PE-494.802
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2011/0296(COD) Financial supervision: markets in financial instruments; OTC derivatives, central counterparties and trade repositories
2012/04/05
ITRE
1 amendments...
Amendment 7 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 31 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) the proposed action addresses a threat to investor protection or to the orderly functioning, economic utility and integrity of financial markets or to the stability of the whole or part of the financial system in the Union;
source: PE-488.030
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2011/0298(COD) Financial supervision: markets in financial instruments. Recast
2012/07/05
ITRE
10 amendments...
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a directive Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point i – subparagraph 1 provided that in all cases this is an ancillary activity to their main business, when considered on a group basis, and that main business is not the provision of investment services within the meaning of this Directive or banking services under Directive 2006/48/EC and that the size of the ancillary business does not represent a systemically significant proportion of the markets in which it operates ;
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a directive Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 3. The Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 94 concerning measures in respect of exemptions (c) and (i), to clarifying when an activity is to be considered as ancillary to the main business on a group level, the determination of the market proportion that shall be considered systemically significant, as well as for determining when an activity is provided in an incidental manner.
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a directive Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point 33 a (new) 33a) 'Excessive speculation' means trading activity in any commodity under contracts of sale of such commodity for future delivery made on or subject to the rules of contract markets or derivatives transaction execution facilities, or on electronic trading facilities with respect to a significant price discovery contract, causing sudden or unreasonable fluctuations or unwarranted changes in the price of such commodity.
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a directive Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point 33 b (new) 33b) A 'bona fide hedging transaction' means either: (a) a transaction or position that: (i) represents a substitute for transactions made or to be made or positions taken or to be taken at a later time in a physical marketing channel; (ii) is economically appropriate to the reduction of risks in the conduct and management of a commercial enterprise; and (iii) arises from the potential change in the value of: - assets that a person owns, produces, manufactures, processes, or merchandises or anticipates owning, producing, manufacturing, processing, or merchandising; - liabilities that a person owns or anticipates incurring; or - services that a person provides, purchases, or anticipates providing or purchasing; or (b) a transaction or position that that reduces risks attendant to a position resulting from a derivative that (i) was executed opposite a counterparty for which the transaction would qualify as a bona fide hedging transaction pursuant to point (a) or (ii) meets the requirements of point (a).
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a directive Article 59 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part 1. Member States shall ensure that regulated markets, operators of MTFs and OTFs which admit to trading or trade commodity derivatives apply limits on the number of contracts which any given market members or participants can enter into over a specified period of time
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a directive Article 59 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a (a)
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a directive Article 59 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c (c)
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a directive Article 59 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new) (ca) diminish, eliminate, or prevent excessive speculation.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a directive Article 59 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new) In setting the limits Member States shall ensure that the legitimate interests of participants conducting bona-fide hedging activities are respected.
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a directive Article 69 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. For the purposes of effectively carrying its duties in relation to commodities markets and coordinating supervisory activities between the designated national competent authorities with responsibility for those markets, ESMA shall establish a specific commodities division.
source: PE-488.031
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2011/0387(COD) European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT): strategic innovation agenda 2014-2020
2012/06/29
ITRE
6 amendments...
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – Factsheet 4 – part 1 – paragraph 1 Modern society is totally dependent upon access to raw materials. Access to
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – Factsheet 4 – part 1 – paragraph 2 As highlighted by the Resource-Efficiency Roadmap and Horizon 2020, we should aim to ensure accessibility
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – Factsheet 4 – part 2 – paragraph 3 Aligning with other EU activities, a KIC in this area should concentrate on fostering a knowledge hub and centre of expertise on academic, technical and practical education and research in sustainable surface, subsurface and deep-sea mining, urban mining, landfill mining, material management, recycling technologies, material substitution and
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – Factsheet 4 – part 3 – paragraph 2 a (new) In addition synergies with the European Rare Earth Competency Network set-up for the critical raw materials called rare earths shall be sought. International co- operation in the field of raw materials, such as the EU-Japan-US R&D trilateral on critical raw materials, is also of great importance, as is the work of the International Resource Panel and should be considered in this KIC.
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – Factsheet 4 – part 3 – paragraph 3 A KIC in this area would
Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – Factsheet 4 – part 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 · It addresses a major economic and societal relevant challenge Europe is facing (the need to develop innovative solutions for the cost-effective, low carbon and environmentally friendly exploration, extraction, processing, use, re-use and recycling of raw materials), and contribute to the delivery of the Europe 2020 agenda and its objectives on climate and energy, employment, innovation and education.
source: PE-492.619
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2011/0394(COD) Programme for the competitiveness of enterprises and SMEs, COSME 2014-2020
2012/05/07
ITRE
25 amendments...
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) In order to contribute to the reinforcement of both competitiveness and sustainability of Union enterprises, in particular SMEs, the advancement of the knowledge society, and development based on balanced economic growth, a Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and SMEs (hereinafter ‘the Programme’) should be established.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 a (new) (6a) In order to be able to fulfil its objectives and support the implementation of the Small Business Act, at least 0.5% of the total budget of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2014-2020 should be allocated to the implementation of this programme.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) The competitiveness policy of the Union is intended to put into place the institutional and policy arrangements that create conditions under which enterprises can grow in a sustainable way. Improved resource and energy productivity is the dominant source of sustainable
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 a (new) (8a) The Commission Communication "Towards a rich job recovery"1 estimated that policies promoting a transition to a green economy such as resource efficiency, energy efficiency, and climate change policies could generate more than 9 million jobs by 2020 and in particular in the SMEs sector; its survey underlines that job creation in eco-industries has been positive throughout the recession in comparison to many other sectors and is forecasted to continue to remain sound in future years; EU level initiatives enabling exploiting the employment potential of green growth, in particular within SMEs should be part of this Programme; _______________ 1 COM(2012)0173 final
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) The Programme should therefore address market failures affecting the competitiveness and sustainability of the Union economy on a global scale due principally to issues which undermine the capacity of enterprises to innovate and compete with their counterparts in other parts of the world.
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 a (new) (12a) Surveys also show that not only access to finance but also access to skills, including managerial skills and knowledge are critical factors for SMEs to access the existing funds, to innovate, compete and grow. The delivery of financial instruments should therefore be accompanied by development of appropriate mentoring, coaching schemes and delivery of knowledge-based business services.
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 b (new) (12b) Initiative should also be undertaken to assess how innovative financing initiatives such as crowdfunding could benefit new entrepreneurs and SMEs, if and how they should be promoted at EU level and evaluate whether there is a need for a legal framework for framing such practices;
Amendment 112 #
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 by helping enterprises to improve their competitiveness and explore business opportunities in the Single Market and beyond. However, more needs to be done to improve its effectiveness, in particular with regard to the uptake from SMEs of the services proposed, while its unbalanced geographical spread is also an issue that needs to be tackled. The streamlining of methodologies and working methods and provisions of a European dimension to business support services can only be achieved at Union level. In particular, the Network has helped SMEs to find cooperation or technology transfer partners, get advice on sources of financing, and on intellectual property and on eco-innovation and sustainable production. It has also obtained feedback on Union legislation and standards. Its unique expertise is particularly important in overcoming information asymmetries and alleviating transaction costs associated with cross-border transactions.
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The limited internationalisation of SMEs both within and outside Europe affects competitiveness. According to some estimates currently 25% of the SMEs in the Union export or have exported at some point over the last three years, of which only 13% export outside the Union on a regular basis and only 2 % have invested beyond their home country. Eurobarometer survey of 2012 also show the untapped potential for EU SMEs' growth in Green markets, within and outside Europe, in terms of internationalisation and access to public procurement. In line with the Small Business Act, which called on the Union and the Member States to support and encourage SMEs to benefit from the growth of markets outside the Union, the EU supports a network of European Business Organisations in more than 20 markets abroad. It provides financial assistance to the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation, business bodies in Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore as well as the European Business and Technology Centre in India, EU SME Centres in China and in Thailand and the China Intellectual Property Rights SME helpdesk. European added value is created by bundling national efforts in this domain, avoiding duplication, promoting cooperation and by offering services that would lack critical mass if provided at national level.
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) To improve the competitiveness of European enterprises, notably SMEs, the Member States and the Commission need to create a favourable business environment. The interests of SMEs and the sectors in which they are most active need particular attention. The Commission should ensure the appropriate involvement of SME representative organisations and other players such as standardisation bodies, labour organisations and civil society organisations, in the development and implementation of the Union initiatives. Initiatives at Union level are necessary in order to develop a level playing field for SMEs and to exchange information and knowledge on a European scale.
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 a (new) (15a) Recognising that compliance costs may often be higher in the smaller enterprise, the improvement of the SMEs framework conditions and business environment should include activities assessing and tackling the reduction of disproportionate administrative burden for SMEs. The issue should be addressed as a process which involves consultation of a wide range of stakeholders and appropriate expert groups, in particular the High Level Group of Independent Stakeholders on Administrative Burdens, with the aim of promoting simplification and better regulation while ensuring high standards of social, environmental and consumer protection and a level playing field in the internal market.
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 a (new) (17a) The Programme should also support specific activities to implement the Small Business Act initiative aiming at raising SMEs' awareness of environmental and energy-related issues and to assist them in implementing legislation, assessing their environmental and energy performance and upgrading their skills and qualifications.
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 25 (25) The Programme should be monitored and evaluated so as to allow for adjustments. A yearly report on its implementation should be made presenting progress achieved and planned activities; it should be presented to the European Parliament's competent committee.
Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) strengthening the competitiveness and sustainability of the Union's enterprises
Amendment 301 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new) (ca) supporting SMEs in implementing legislation, assessing and improving their environmental and energy performance, upgrading their skills and qualifications, develop new sustainable business models and resource-efficient value chains.
Amendment 327 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 2. Particular attention shall be paid to young entrepreneurs, new and potential entrepreneurs and female entrepreneurs, as well as specific target groups such as migrants, socially disadvantages or vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities.
Amendment 348 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall support actions which aim to improve access to finance for SMEs in their start-up and growth phases, being complementary to the Member States' use of financial instruments for SMEs at national and regional level. In order to ensure complementarity, these actions will be closely coordinated with those undertaken in the framework of Horizon 2020, of cohesion policy and at national and regional level. Such actions shall aim to stimulate the supply
Amendment 351 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. As part of initiatives for improving access to finance, activities will ensure that access to financial instrument is accompanied by appropriate guidance on access mentoring opportunities, coaching schemes and delivery of knowledge-based business services that may be crucial for ensuring access to the funds.
Amendment 352 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. As part of actions in Paragraph 1, the Commission shall examine the possibility of supporting, developing or framing innovative financial instrument that can benefit SMEs, such as crowd funding, in consultation with relevant stakeholders including SMEs representative organisations.
Amendment 358 #
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. It shall, however, assess its effectiveness, governance and geographical distribution with a view to improving the uptake by SMEs of the proposed services, improving the involvement of relevant stakeholders in the network governance, as well as ensuring a more balanced geographical distribution.
Amendment 365 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 2. The Commission
Amendment 385 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. The work programme shall be drafted in consultation with stakeholders organisations including SMEs representatives organisation but also other stakeholders such as standardisation bodies, labour organisation and environmental organisations.
Amendment 389 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) the identification of good practices and policy approaches, and their further development and dissemination;
Amendment 400 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 2. These support measures referred to in paragraph 1 shall
Amendment 402 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 2. The Commission shall draw up an annual monitoring report examining the efficiency and effectiveness of supported actions in terms of financial implementation, results and, where possible, impact. The report shall include information on the amount of climate- related expenditure and the impact of support to climate-change objectives to the extent that the collection of this information does not create unjustified administrative burden for SMEs. The annual report shall be presented to the European Parliament competent committee and made available to the public.
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
1 amendments...
Amendment 359 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. The Commission or the relevant funding body shall ensure that for grant agreements resulting from calls under the dedicated SME instrument the time between the deadline for proposals as established by the individual calls for proposals and the signature of the grant agreement, or where applicable the grant decision, shall be limited to a maximum period of five months.
source: PE-492.762
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2011/0401(COD) Horizon 2020 - Framework Programme for Research and Innovation 2014-2020
2012/02/07
ITRE
2 amendments...
Amendment 1239 #
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 include visible funding modules for simple and fast access and 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. 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 SME instrument shall be implemented in a bottom-up logic with open calls (no pre- defined call topics).
Amendment 1253 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point a – paragraph 2 a (new) The SME instrument should be centrally managed in order to ensure coherent application of rules, visibility of the Instrument and a single entry point, facilitating participation of SMEs.
source: PE-492.765
2012/03/07
ITRE
5 amendments...
Amendment 1618 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 5 The sustainable supply and resource efficient management of raw materials, including their exploration, extraction, processing, resource efficient use, re-use, recycling and substitution, is essential for the functioning of modern societies and their economies. European sectors, such as construction, chemicals, automotive, aerospace, machinery and equipment, which provide a total added value of some EUR 1.3 trillion and employment for approximately 30 million people, heavily depend on access to raw materials. However, the supply of raw materials to the Union is coming under increasing pressure. Furthermore, the Union is highly dependent on imports of strategically important raw materials, which are being affected at an alarming rate by market distortions. Moreover, the Union still has valuable mineral deposits, whose exploration
Amendment 1625 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – paragraph 2 The focus of Union actions shall therefore be on supporting key Union objectives and policies including: the Europe 2020 strategy; the Innovation Union; Resource- Efficient Europe and the corresponding Roadmap; the Roadmap for moving to a competitive low carbon economy in 205030
Amendment 1631 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – paragraph 4 Addressing the sustainable use and 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, resource efficiency, 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, a European Innovation Partnership on Raw Materials is being prepared and, for the critical raw materials called rare earths, a European Rare Earth Competency Network set up. International co- operation in the field of raw materials, such as the EU-Japan-US R&D trilateral on critical raw materials, is also of great importance and should be continued.
Amendment 1634 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – paragraph 5 Eco-innovation will provide valuable new opportunities for growth and jobs. Solutions developed through Union level action will counter key threats to industrial competitiveness and enable rapid uptake and replication across the Single Market and beyond. This will enable the transition towards a green economy that takes into account the sustainable use of resources. Partners for this approach will include: International, European and national policy makers; international and Member State research and innovation programmes; European business and industry and in particular SMEs, European universities and research institutes; non-governmental organisations and think-tanks; the European Environment Agency and national environment agencies; and other relevant stakeholders. In addition to bilateral and regional cooperation, Union level actions will also support relevant international efforts and initiatives, including the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), the International Resource Panel, and the Group on Earth Observations (GEO).
Amendment 1647 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point c – paragraph 1 The aim is to improve the knowledge base on raw materials and develop innovative solutions for the cost-effective, resource efficient and environmentally friendly
source: PE-492.790
2012/04/07
ITRE
4 amendments...
Amendment 1814 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – Breakdown of the budget – table – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 *Including EUR 8975 million for Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) of which EUR 1795 million for photonics and micro-and nanoelectronics, EUR 4293 million for nanotechnologies, advanced materials and advanced manufacturing and processing, EUR 575 million for biotechnology and EUR 1737 million for space. As a result, EUR 6663 million will be available to support Key Enabling Technologies. A minimum of 20% of the total combined budget for the specific objective on ‘Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies’ and the priority ‘Societal challenges’ shall be earmarked for the SME instrument.
Amendment 1817 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – Breakdown of the budget – table – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 ** Around EUR 1131 million of this amount may go towards the implementation of Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan) projects. A
Amendment 1819 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – Breakdown of the budget – table – subparagraph 2 ** Around EUR 1131 million of this amount may go towards the implementation of Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan) projects. A
Amendment 1822 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – Breakdown of the budget – table – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new) a ** A minimum of 20% of the total combined budget for the specific objective on ‘Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies’ and the priority ‘Societal challenges’ shall be earmarked for the SME instrument.
source: PE-492.805
2012/06/29
ITRE
1 amendments...
Amendment 617 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 3 3.
source: PE-492.710
2012/08/30
AFET
18 amendments...
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 a (new) (24a) There is no legal ground for using the Union budget for research, development and procurement of military equipment and to give EDA and national defence ministries and agencies direct access to the Union budget. Defense research is therefore expressly excluded from Horizon 2020 and no structured cooperation will be established between the Horizon 2020 and the EDA. For the same reasons, research on dual-use technology is also excluded from the Programme.
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 b (new) (24b) A balanced relation between research in the natural sciences and technology and other sciences, in particular political, social and human sciences should be found. The programme in the field of security should focus on the nature and transformation of conflicts and cooperation, the role of the state, international organisation, non-state actors and civil society actors, but also on conflict prevention, peacebuilding and civilian security sectors reform.
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Horizon 2020 shall not provide support to defence research and innovation activities and shall explicitly exclude support to civilian-military dual- use technologies;
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 1. For the implementation of Horizon 2020, account shall be taken of advice and inputs provided by: advisory groups of independent, high level experts, from a wide variety of sectors and background, including academia and civil society representatives, set up by the Commission; dialogue structures created under international science and technology agreements; forward looking activities; targeted public consultations; and transparent and interactive processes that ensure responsible research and innovation is
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – paragraph 5 Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – paragraph 7 a (new) While technology may have a role to play in enhancing European security, it is important that Europe takes steps to address the root causes of insecurity (at home and abroad) and counterbalances the overwhelming focus on increasing security of the last decade with measures to restore civil liberties, preserve fundamental rights and enhance accountability. All of these initiatives will be addressed as part of a broader 'human security' research agenda.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.2 – paragraph 3 Fostering new modes of cooperation between countries within the Union and worldwide, as well as across relevant research and innovation communities, will therefore be a central task under this challenge. Engaging citizens and industry, supporting social and technological innovation processes, encouraging smart and participatory public administration, as well as promoting evidence based policymaking will be systematically pursued in order to enhance the relevance of all these activities for policymakers, social and economic actors and citizens. In this regard, research and innovation will be a precondition for the competitiveness of European industries and services, Europe's contribution in the field of peaceful conflict resolution, in particular in the areas of security, digital development and privacy protection.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.2 – paragraph 4 Union funding under this challenge will thus support the development, implementation and adaptation of key Union policies, notably Europe 2020 priorities for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth,
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.1 – paragraph 1 The aim is to enhance solidarity as well as social, economic and political inclusion and positive inter-cultural dynamics in Europe and with international partners, through cutting-edge science and interdisciplinarity, technological advances and organisational and social innovations. Humanities research
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.1 – paragraph 2 – point c (c) strengthen Europe's role as a global actor especially with regard to conflict prevention, civilian crisis management, mediation, dialogue and peacebuilding;
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.2 – paragraph 1 The aim is to foster the development of innovative societies and policies in Europe through the engagement of citizens, civil society organisations, enterprises and users in research and innovation and the promotion of coordinated research and innovation policies in the context of globalisation. Particular support will be provided for the development of the ERA and the development of framework conditions for innovation.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.2 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) explore new forms of innovation, including social innovation and creativity in order to make natural and social science efforts mutually beneficial;
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.3 – introductory part 6.3.3.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.3 – paragraph 1 The aim is to support Union policies for interna
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.3 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new) (aa) strengthen security and the transformation of conflicts within third countries through conflict prevention, peacebuilding, dialogue, mediation and reconciliation, civilian security sector reform;
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.3 – paragraph 2 – point a b (new) (ab) addressing the factors contributing to violent radicalisation;
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.3 – paragraph 2 – point a c (new) (ac) Defence research, including civilian/military dual-use, is excluded from the programme.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.3 – paragraph 2 – point b source: PE-492.876
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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 311 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 2 In accordance with Article 18 of Horizon 2020, dedicated measures as set out in the specific objective ‘Innovation in SMEs’ (dedicated SME instrument) shall be applied in the specific objective ‘Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies’ and Part III ‘Societal challenges’.
source: PE-492.816
2012/04/07
ITRE
2 amendments...
Amendment 567 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 2 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 2 a (new) The SME instrument should be centrally managed in order to ensure coherent application of rules, visibility of the Instrument and a single entry point, facilitating participation of SMEs.
Amendment 569 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 2 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 4 The SME instrument will cover all fields of science, technology and innovation in a bottom-up approach with open calls (no predefined call topics) within a given societal challenge or enabling technology so as to leave sufficient room for all kinds of promising ideas, notably cross-sector and inter-disciplinary projects, to be funded.
source: PE-492.815
2012/07/17
ITRE
6 amendments...
Amendment 866 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – paragraph 2 Recent trends indicate that demand for raw materials will be driven by continued demand from developed economies, the development of emerging economies and by the rapid diffusion of key enabling technologies. Europe has to ensure a sustainable management and secure a sustainable supply of raw materials from inside and outside its borders for all sectors that depend on
Amendment 867 #
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 and develop innovative solutions for the cost-effective and environmentally friendly exploration, extraction, processing, resource efficiency, re-use, recycling and recovery of raw materials and for their substitution by economically attractive alternatives with a lower environmental impact.
Amendment 869 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point 5.3.1 – paragraph 1 The assessment of the long-term availability of global and Union resources, including access to urban mines (landfills and mining waste), deep-sea resources (e.g., the sea-bed mining of rare earth minerals), the processing of minerals and their by-products and the associated uncertainties will be improved. This knowledge will help society reach a more efficient use, recycling and reuse of scarce or environmentally harmful raw materials. It will also develop global rules, practices and standards governing economically viable, environmentally sound and socially acceptable resource exploration, extraction and processing, including practices in land use and marine spatial planning. International co-operation including co- operation on developing better international resource governance and co-operation between national geological surveys will be relevant in this context and will be pursued.
Amendment 870 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point 5.3.2 – introductory part 5.3.2. Promote the sustainable and efficient supply, use and re-use of raw materials, covering exploration, extraction, processing, resource efficiency, re-use, recycling and recovery
Amendment 871 #
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
Amendment 874 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point 5.3.4 – paragraph 1 The necessary move to a more self-reliant and resource efficient economy will require cultural, behavioural, socio-economic and institutional change. In order to address the growing problem of skills shortage in the Union's raw materials sector, (including the European mining industry), more effective partnerships between universities and geological surveys and industry will be encouraged. It will also be essential to support the development of innovative green skills. In addition there is still limited public awareness of the importance of
source: PE-492.826
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2011/2019(BUD) 2012 budget: mandate for the trilogue
2011/11/05
ITRE
6 amendments...
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Points out that improving the conditions for R&D&I, notably as regards sustainable energy priorities, energy storage technologies, resource efficiency and green technologies, is vital to progress towards the goals of the EU 2020 strategy; calls not only for budget increases but also for the introduction of more sustainability criteria in EU R&D&I programmes in line with EU's energy and climates objectives and to phase out subsidies for fossil fuels and outdated technologies accordingly;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Deeply regrets that the proposed 2012 budget allocations in the energy policy area are actually decreasing and that support to sustainable energy priorities still represents only a very minor share of the R&D&I programmes (the lowest share of the Cooperation part in Seventh Framework Programme compared to all other policy areas);
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Calls for further implementation of the Small Business Act, with the introduction of SME-related policy actions including measures to improve access and develop specific programmes and innovative financial mechanisms; calls for the specific programmes under the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme – an SME flagship programme – to be
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Welcomes the proposed strengthening of the budget for the European Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) in light of the adoption of the REMIT regulation and its overall growing responsibilities; does not support however that this increase results from redeployment of funds from TEN-E and Intelligent Energy Europe Programme and calls for more budgetary allocations to be devoted to the developments of EU energy infrastructure networks and technology, in particular smart-grids and a European super-grid;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Stresses that proper governance, accurate planning, sound financial management, clear limits on EU participation and a separate budget line must be ensured for large-scale projects before any additional funding is allocated; emphasises that EU allocations to such projects should not result from the redeployment of funds from other EU R&D programmes and thus rejects the Commission proposal to redeploy budget allocated to the Seventh Framework Programme to the ITER project; believes that any additional costs that may arise for large-scale projects must be covered by the Member States or private stakeholders; points out, in connection with Galileo, that users of the Public Regulated Service and the Commercial Service should contribute towards the costs
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Asks to limit the budget for the Euratom Framework Programme to the level agreed under the existing multi- annual financial framework 2007-2013 and to limit its scope to supporting the decommissioning of nuclear facilities;
source: PE-464.736
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2011/2048(INI) Modernisation of public procurement
2011/06/16
ITRE
9 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas a well-functioning procurement market is of essential importance in order to foster the Single Market, stimulate innovation, promote a high level of environmental and climate protection as well as social inclusion throughout the EU and to achieve optimal value for public authorities, citizens, business and tax payers,
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Notes that the majority of public contracts are granted to companies from the same Member states and calls on the establishment of a truly EU wide public procurement market;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to take effective measures to improve SMEs access to public procurement tenders, draws the attention on the fact that simplification of procedures is key to reach that aim;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Recogni
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Believes that future EU public procurement legislation should reinforce existing provisions which require th
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Welcomes the use of eProcurement, which will play a positive role in reducing cost and increasing accessibility of procurement procedures, calls therefore on any legislative proposals to expand and simplify the use of e-Procurement to be integrated into the planned review of the main Public Procurement Directives, underlines the importance of open standards and technology neutrality to ensure interoperability of different systems and avoid vendor lock-in; calls on the Commission to assure real interoperability between the different platforms for e-Procurement already in place in Member States;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 b (new) source: PE-464.983
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2011/2056(INI) Effective Raw Materials Strategy for Europe
2011/04/18
ITRE
44 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 19 a (new) – having regard to the Commission Communication of 15 September 2009 entitled ‘Policy coherence for development - Establishing the policy framework for a whole-of-the-Union approach’ (COM(2009)458),
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 19 b (new) – having regard to its resolution of 18 May 2010 on EU Policy Coherence for Development and the Official Development Assistance plus concept,
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 19 c (new) – having regard to its resolution of 25 November 2010 on the inclusion of Corporate Social Responsibility clauses in trade agreements,
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 19 d (new) – having regard to the Council Conclusions of 10 March 2011 on tackling the challenges on raw materials and in commodity markets,
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A (new) A. whereas the EU requires a strong industrial base and green industry, which are highly dependent upon adequate supplies of raw materials, in order to move towards a low-carbon economy and to persist in competitiveness,
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B (new) B. whereas worldwide demand for raw materials has been steadily increasing, especially for ‘technology metals’,
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C (new) C. whereas advances in new technologies will continue to increase demand for resources central to the development of these industries,
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D (new) D. whereas international supply is partly restricted by export quotas and prices are reaching record heights,
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E (new) E. whereas in the manufacturing sector, the share of material cost as part of the total production costs is significantly higher than the share related to the pay roll of workers and that, in all sectors, the growing trend of the former is not expected to be reversed in the medium term at least,
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F (new) F. whereas markets benefit from a fair and level playing field,
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G (new) G. whereas increased competition over raw materials can aggravate international relations and lead to resource conflicts,
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H (new) H. whereas despite long-term improvements, growth in the productivity of materials in the EU has been significantly slower than growth in the productivity of labour,
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I (new) I. whereas these challenges can be an opportunity for new innovative partnerships of mutually beneficial cooperation between the EU and third countries,
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J (new) J. whereas the actions proposed by the Commission to boost resource efficiency and recycling are mostly limited to assessments of what could be done, instead of concrete measures to be taken, and are therefore insufficient to reach the stated goals,
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K (new) K. whereas the Commission states that better implementation and enforcement of existing waste legislation is essential for promoting a more resource-efficient Europe but fails to propose the establishment of a waste implementation agency and a specific European body to carry out direct inspections,
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Recital L (new) L. whereas the increase of recycling of valuable materials, especially rare earths, requires intensive dismantling,
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Recital M (new) M. whereas profitable recycling lies in reliable and efficient classification and separation technology as the value of recycled materials depends on the fraction purity;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Recital N (new) N. whereas an industrial innovation strategy focused on increasing efficiencies and recycling promotes sustainability, competitiveness and security of supply,
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Recital O (new) O. whereas it is paramount to take timely and decisive steps in implementing an efficient strategy and delivering results on the European Raw Materials Initiative;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the fact that the Commission spearheaded the issue of non-energy, non- agricultural raw materials (RM) with its Raw Materials Initiative (RMI) in 2008; believes that resource policy and resource diplomacy are of high importance for the EU not only with regard to industrial policy and international trade, but also as a transversal issue concerning different fields of domestic policy as well as foreign and security policy; asks the Commission to pay as much attention to this issue as to the energy issue; sees this also as a task for the EEAS;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Welcomes the Commission’s work on identifying critical raw materials (CRM), which are all ‘technology metals’; calls on the Commission to follow this up by analysing the supply chains depending on CRM, the refining capacity and the interaction between CRM and their associated base metals; further efforts should be undertaken on establishing a risk radar for CRM; puts emphasis on tackling problems concerning supply of Rare Earth Elements (REE); underlines, however, that all CRM must be taken into account;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Points out that effective governance of RM policy is key to an effective RM strategy; notes that an effective strategy must include a continuous dialogue with stakeholders concerned; emphasises the need for close co-
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 2 An opportunity for European industry: resource efficiency, re-use, recycling and substitution
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Notes that the RM challenges are also an opportunity to invigorate the EU’s industrial base and increase competitiveness via an ambitious industrial innovation strategy; notes that in the medium to long term increasing efficiencies, re-use, energy-efficient recycling and lowering resource use will be key to competitiveness, sustainability and supply security; remarks that social innovation, lifestyle changes and new concepts such as eco-leasing, chemical leasing and sharing should be supported by the Commission;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Welcomes the Commission’s plan to launch a flagship initiative on resource efficiency; calls on the Commission to incorporate a resource efficiency improvement target of 3% per year net of GDP evolution; calls on the Commission to develop a reliable methodology for measuring resource efficiency taking into account the work of Eurostat in this field; calls on the EC to identify a long-term visionary goal, such as achieving a 6-10 ton resource-use per year per person by 2050;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Calls on the Commission to extend the ecodesign instruments to RM, to work with standardisation bodies, to evaluate the feasibility of a top-runner programme for products with regard to resource efficiency, to strengthen advisory services on resource efficiency, particularly for SMEs,
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Calls on the Commission to review how the Eco-Design Directive, the Directive on End-of-Life Vehicles, the Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and the Battery Waste Directive could be modified so as to increase recycling not just in general, but also for valuable raw materials including rare earths, e.g. by more specific requirements on dismantling, and to propose amendments to these acts accordingly;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Notes the contribution of re-use and recycling to reducing greenhouse gases; calls on the Commission to launch an in- depth EU material flow analysis particularly to identify waste streams; calls on the Commission to propose a roadmap for the establishment of a waste implementation agency and a specific European body to carry out direct inspections; calls on the Commission to harmonise recycling standards and legislation; calls on the Member States’ industry associations to actively promote recycling among their members and to facilitate co-operation with research institutions and other sectors; notes the importance of decoupling the amount of manufactured waste from the increase of manufacturing production;
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Notes the importance of creating industrial synergies on recycling and helping companies discover how their
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Emphasises the need to combat the illegal shipment of waste
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Calls on the Commission to take into account the critical remarks from some Member States on the Council Regulation establishing criteria determining when certain types of scrap metal cease to be waste under Directive 2008/98/EC and requests the Commission to strengthen the requirements on product quality and improve the possibilities to check and ensure that scrap declared as end-of- waste scrap has the required quality;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Calls on the Commission to identify priorities and allocate budgets for research into lifecycle recycling (cradle-to-cradle), substitution and resource efficiency using FP7 and
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18.
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Reaffirms that the NATURA 2000 guidelines provide a sound basis under which non-energy extraction activities must take place taking into account the principle of subsidiarity; notes that codes of practice to achieve technical, social and environmental excellence are important instruments; underlines that all domestic mining must be sustainable mining; calls on the Commission to support Member States in promoting national minerals policies and streamlining authorisation procedures with the view to establishing a one-stop shop; notes the important role also played by upstream service companies in this context; stresses the importance of industrial clusters bringing together geological services, upstream service providers, equipment manufacturers, mining and refining companies as well as the transport industry, in sustainable mining in Europe; calls on the Commission to pay adequate attention to the impact of domestic mining on transport policy in the context of TEN-T; calls on the Commission to protect environmentally sensitive areas that might hold RM, such as the Arctic, Barents Sea and Greenland;
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Stresses the importance of skills and training and the role played by geologists and engineers; calls on the Commission to engage in a close dialogue with social partners in this context; calls on the Commission, in co-operation with social partners, the Member States and industry, to identify the need for and availability of trained personnel in the field of critical raw material research and development, extraction, refining, processing and recycling by 2012 and to share the findings with the European Parliament; in this context, calls on the Commission and Member States to support, in collaboration with industry and academia, education on critical minerals via the establishment of special programmes and courses at university and supporting undergraduates, graduates, post- doctorates and fellowships in this field via scholarships; supports, in this context, Erasmus programmes in this field such as the Erasmus Mundus Minerals and Environmental Programme;
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Welcomes the EU
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Considers it the responsibility of companies to procure resources; nevertheless, asks the Commission to consider how concepts such as a European RM Holding could be supported non- financially; asks the Commission and the Member States to study Japan´s JOGMEC closely;
Amendment 241 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Notes the importance of Africa-EU relations and the Addis Ababa agreement of June 2010; insists that this partnership be based on mutual interests; points out that the African Union stated in the African Mining Vision that African countries have not been able to benefit thus far from their competitive advantage in natural resources; therefore, measures need to be considered to ensure natural resource wealth benefits the population of resource rich countries;
Amendment 248 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Regrets that the Communication fails to name other regions or countries; calls on the Commission to
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Is concerned that a strategy for co- operation with China is not identified; stresses the need for a technology dialogue with China; calls on the Commission to examine how pilot projects on sustainable mining
Amendment 263 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Concurs that development policy plays a role in helping countries turn their resource wealth into sustainable and inclusive growth, inter alia by enhancing governance and transparency; does not consider development policy an RM diplomacy tool; agrees that trade agreements should provide the necessary flexibility to support developing countries in creating linkages from the extractive industry towards local industry; believes that countries' resource sovereignty must be respected in this context; calls on the Commission to ensure coherence between development policy and raw materials policy;
Amendment 267 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Calls on the Commission to help developing countries to overcome information asymmetry in negotiating RM and mining contracts through capacity- building, both at national level and among local communities;
Amendment 270 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Stresses the role that corporate social responsibility plays by adhering to high environmental and social and labour standards abroad and applying best available technologies; applauds in this context positive contributions through the UN´s Global Compact; calls on EU companies to develop an appropriate code of conduct for those operating in third countries; calls on the Commission to
Amendment 278 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Welcomes the work on RM and sustainability in the OECD, G8 and G20; supports the inclusion of non-OECD members in these discussions; calls for the creation of strategic co-operation between the EU, US and Japan on CRM in sharing demand and supply data, common forecasting, exchanging best practice, analysing supply chains, investigating the possibility for joint strategic stocks, and the establishment of joint R&D projects; asks the Commission to investigate the feasibility of an international statistics initiative on CRM based on the example of the Joint Organisations Data Initiative (JODI) as well as whether an international covenant for metals might be a useful tool;
source: PE-462.749
2011/05/17
AFET
12 amendments...
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the proposal for EU diplomacy on raw materials and rare earths with the aim of urgently establishing an international regulatory platform and
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Stresses the importance of an open and constructive global dialogue on raw materials between resource-rich and resource-poor countries in order to increase understanding and bridge any differences; calls on the Commission to identify an adequate governance structure or forum that can facilitate such a dialogue; believes that the International Energy Forum (IEF) could serve as a template; calls on the Commission to particularly study the intergovernmental forum on mining, minerals, metals and sustainable development and see to what degree major actors such as the EU, US and China could join this forum; notes the important role of the French G20 Presidency in kick-starting such an international raw materials dialogue; calls on the French G20 Presidency in co- operation with the Commission to engage in a robust and consistent diplomatic effort during the G20 Presidency to establish an international forum on raw materials through regular bilateral and multilateral meetings with key G20 players;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Calls on the Commission to continue supporting the UNEP International Panel for Sustainable Resource Management;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 c (new) 1c. Calls on the Commission to promote an expansion of the work of the international metals study groups and the establishment of new metals study groups such as on iron or high-technology metals;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 d (new) 1d. Calls on the Commission to promote Track-II diplomacy on raw materials by financially supporting the exchange of non-governmental organisations, academia and think tanks from the EU with other resource-relevant countries;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 e (new) 1e. Calls on the Commission to organise regular events, such as JOGMEC's 'Metal Saloons', on raw materials with other resource-relevant countries with participation from a wide range of stakeholders (industry, academia, policymakers, NGOs, etc.) at least twice a year;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Stresses that as part of the EU’s strategic cooperation with relevant key partners such as the USA,
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Calls for international regulatory standards on recycling, sustainable mining and good governance which should be promoted through relevant fora, such as the G8 and the G20, the WTO, the OECD, UNCTAD, UNEP, the UNEP International Panel for Sustainable Resource Management, the international metals study groups, and the intergovernmental forum on mining, minerals, metals and sustainable development; stresses the importance of advancing corporate social responsibility and regulatory standards among the industry through the International Council on Mining and Metals;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Calls on the WTO to
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Outlines the importance of bilateral cooperation on raw materials, as demonstrated by the EU and the African Union in June 2010, and encourages further efforts in the context of the Joint Africa-EU Action Plan for 2011-2013; calls for similar cooperation to be developed with other countries that are major producers of critical raw materials; stresses the importance of good governance and transparency; in this context, supports the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) and Publish What You Pay (PWYP); calls on the Commission to follow the US Dodd- Frank bill on conflict minerals;
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8. Believes that the responsibility for a coherent and effective EU diplomacy must lie with the EEAS
source: PE-464.905
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2011/2068(INI) Resource-efficient Europe
2012/03/13
ENVI
1 amendments...
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Urges the Commission to
source: PE-485.854
2012/05/01
ITRE
15 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses the importance of resource efficiency to achieving the goals of the Europe 2020 strategy; underlines the fact that decoupling economic growth from resource consumption is essential to improve Europe
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Points out that the success of resource efficiency policy greatly depends on its being consistent with all relevant internal and external EU policies and on the political commitment of Member States to implementing it; urges the Commission to come forward with clear targets and measures, including specific objectives and concrete legislative initiatives, underpinned by the funds and financial mechanisms needed to support them, to ensure that the flagship proposal will be successful;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Supports the Commission's idea of shifting taxation away from labour towards resource consumption; welcomes the intention to encourage Member States to phase out environmentally harmful subsidies (EHS) by preparing plans and timetables and report on those as part of their National Reform Programmes;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Highlights the fact that boosting resource efficiency requires a profound change in consumption and production patterns, achievable through new solutions for smart resource management; calls, therefore, for investment in product design, resource recycling and waste management, substitution and re-use; in particular calls on the Commission to strongly consider extending the eco-design directive to cover criteria such as resource efficiency, recycled material rates, durability and reusability; believes that standardisation has an important role to play in this context; calls on the European Commission to consider a top-runner programme as an efficient incentive mechanism for performance improvement;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Calls on the Commission to streamline resource efficiency in the Integrated Industrial Policy flagship and the Innovation Union flagship initiatives, which should include the development of long-term sectoral industrial strategies and policies needed to assist the transition to a low-carbon, resource and energy- efficient economy;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4b (new) 4b. Calls on the Commission to finally put forward the new Eco-Innovation Action Plan foreseen to be published since 2010 but continuously delayed;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 c (new) 4c. Calls on the European Commission to consider how near net shape manufacturing technologies can be promoted amongst the manufacturing industry;
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 d (new) 4d. Calls on the Commission to require Member States to actively promote industrial symbiosis activities and the development of eco-industrial parks and to support these activities through a specific programme addressed at the industrial actors and the responsible local development agencies or authorities in this field;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 e (new) 4e. Calls for sufficient funding to be dedicated to resource efficiency research and innovation programmes in the Horizon 2020 programme, both under the societal challenges and the industrial competitiveness programmes, as well as in the specific instruments for SMEs; welcomes the establishment of a Resource Efficiency Finance Round Table;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 f (new) 4f. Calls for the European Innovation Partnerships and Knowledge Innovation Centres that are foreseen to be established on the topic of Raw Materials, to not only address the aspect of sustainable exploitation, management and recycling of resources but also prevention, reuse and substitution;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 g (new) 4g. Believes that green public procurement is an important instrument to promote resource efficiency and the uptake of more resource efficient products; believes that activities to develop criteria and their uptake by public authorities should be strengthened at EU and Member States level;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 h (new) 4h. Calls on the Commission to investigate how resource efficiency can be increased among the EU's mining and processing industry in order to increase competitiveness and sustainability by inter alia promoting the uptake of new technologies and enhancing the production of by-products alongside base metals;
Amendment 64 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Highlights the increased global competition for resources and ‘technology metals’; stresses that European ‘green leadership’ globally and the ‘green jobs’ potential in the EU are highly dependent on a secure supply of these imported resources; calls for an EU industrial innovation policy based on the principles of reduce, re-use, recycle and substitution, as well as an EU trade policy based on transparenc
Amendment 68 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Calls on the Commission to strengthen advisory services on resource efficiency, particularly for SMEs, for example by strengthening such programmes in the European Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation (EACI); calls on the Commission to support SMEs in this field by promoting the sharing of best practice among Member States, providing access to relevant research under FP7 and Horizon 2020;
Amendment 69 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 b (new) source: PE-478.372
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2011/2177(INI) Impact of the financial crisis on the defence sector in the EU Member States
2011/10/13
ITRE
3 amendments...
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Notes that the absence of a common defence industrial policy has led to a deeper fragmentation and duplication of the defence market in terms of demand, regulations, standards and supply;
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Rejects the idea that funding under the current FP7 and the future EU Research and Innovation Programmes should be expanded to finance development of military equipment, technology and services; strongly believes that civilian security and defence research should be clearly separated and that security research under the current and future EU Framework Programmes should exclusively be aimed at civilian applications;
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 b (new) source: PE-473.899
2011/10/24
AFET
27 amendments...
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Notes
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Urges all EU Member States to assume fully their part of the responsibility for peace and security in Europe
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Deplores the way in which most of these funds are spent, based on national defence planning decisions taken in almost total isolation, resulting not only in persistent capability gaps, but also in wasteful overcapacities and duplications, as well as fragmented industry and markets; also reminds that the common practices of 'juste retour' and 'offsets' are major sources of ineffective and inefficient defence planning and procurement;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls on the Member States to accept that increased cooperation is the only way forward and that, in particular through (A) better coordination of defence planning, which includes harmonisation of military requirements, (B) pooling and sharing of certain functions and assets, (C) enhanced intergovernmental cooperation in research and technological development, (D) facilitating industrial collaboration and consolidation, and (E) optimisation of procurement and removing market barriers, the Member States can develop capabilities in a more cost-
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Stresses that the EU has at its disposal institutional tools and mechanisms that can assist the Member States in achieving this, as set out below, including through the identification of areas where more funding could be provided at European level (F);
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Reiterates its call on the Member States to conduct systematic security and defence reviews according to common criteria and a common timetable; suggests that this could be developed into a regular exercise which is linked to national budgetary procedures, a sort of ‘European semester’ of security and defence reviews;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Stresses that the point of such coordinated reviews would be to end the culture of isolation in national defence planning and to establish a platform for structured discussion, allowing the Member States to consider the bigger picture, the European perspective, before they take key strategic decisions on their defence capabilities;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Calls again for an EU White Paper on security and defence to define the EU's security and defence objectives, interests and needs more clearly in relation to the means and resources available, while also taking into account non-traditional aspects of security; emphasises that it should be drafted and regularly updated on the basis of the national reviews, while at the same time providing a reference for them, linking national defence planning with a common security outlook and threat assessment;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Is firmly convinced that pooling and sharing of capabilities is not an option any more, but a necessity; supports the Member States in their efforts to identify the most promising projects
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Invites the Member States to make creative use of the different pooling and sharing models that can be identified, such as (1) pooling through joint ownership, (2) pooling of nationally owned assets, (3) pooling of procurement, or (4) role- and task-sharing, and of combinations thereof as appropriate, and calls for quick progress especially in the areas mentioned above; calls on the EDA and Member States to develop a mechanism for parliamentary control of national capabilities in pooling and sharing arrangements; reminds that under no circumstances pooling and sharing arrangements should lead to bypassing constitutionally guaranteed rights of some national parliaments when it comes to the process of authorising the deployment of military personnel and equipment;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. First, on ‘joint ownership’, calls on the Member States to explore the possibilities for certain equipment to be jointly acquired by consortia of participating countries or by the EU itself, taking inspiration from initiatives such as the Strategic Airlift Capability implemented under NATO, the NATO AWACS programme
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Recognises bilateral and regional initiatives such as the 2010 UK-French defence agreements and the Nordic Defence Cooperation as important efforts to rationalise the use of resources and fill short-term capability gaps; encourages further progress in promising cooperation projects in other regions, such as among the Visegrád Group countries; takes the view, however, that at a certain point these bilateral or regional arrangements need to be integrated into the wider European perspective and that significant structural gaps remain which need to be addressed in a coordinated fashion at EU level, and that the EDA should be given a role in ensuring overall coherence; encourages further reflection on how the Treaty provisions on the Permanent Structured Cooperation could be used to provide an overall coordination framework, building also on the ‘European semester’ exercise as proposed under (A);
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Considers that an EU Operational Headquarters, for which it has repeatedly called, would not only substantially enhance the EU's capacity to support international peace and security, but would in the long run also generate savings for the national budgets in the logic of pooling and sharing; calls on the Vice-President / High Representative to continue work based on the ‘Weimar initiative’ and to investigate legal options for the establishment of permanent EU military planning and conduct capability of this kind; calls on the VP/HR to stick to the model of an autonomous military operational planning and conduct capability (OHQ) comprising two separate (civilian and military) chains of command as presented to EU Foreign Ministers on 18 July 2011;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Recalls the ever growing number of technologies with dual-use applications, and therefore the
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Stresses that security research needs to be maintained as an independent theme in the next Framework Programme
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 37. Recognises that the likely consequence of restructuring will be the abandonment of some non-viable national industrial capacities, which may lead to employment concerns;
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 52 52. Stresses that the success of the directive, in particular as regards licences for transfers between companies, largely depends on the confidence that the Member States have in each other's export controls; urges the Member States to comply strictly with the obligations set out in Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment, and to make sure they rigorously assess all licence applications against all the eight criteria as required; calls on the Vice-President/High Representative to evaluate Member States' compliance, in the context of the review of the Common Position, in light of both trade and foreign policy considerations including the respect of human rights and democratic principles in importing countries;
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 56 Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 57 57. Takes the view that EU funds should be used to foster cooperation in education and training; calls for the necessary arrangements to be made to allow the payment of stipends to cadets participating in the ‘military Erasmus’ programme
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 58 Amendment 205 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 59 59. Encourages further development of the role of the European Security and Defence College as a forum for cooperation between national defence academies and civilian security training institutions, in order also to identify and develop cost-saving pooling and sharing projects between them; calls on the Member States to transform it into a real academic institution, and, given its strong civilian-military focus, suggests it be funded by the EU under the next Multiannual Financial Framework;
source: PE-473.871
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2011/2181(INI) Corporate governance framework for European companies
2011/11/25
ITRE
7 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the Commission’s Green Paper, but stresses that the revised framework should be supported by legally binding rules, implementation tools and measures, as well as reinforced supervision at national and EU level to avoid the risk of it being only formally adopted by boards;
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Recognises that the financial crisis revealed a lack of effectiveness of existing corporate governance principles based on a ‘comply or explain’ approach; believes that binding obligations and duties need to be at the core of corporate governance regulation, to be complemented by soft regulation such as codes of best practices;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 – point 1 Measures
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 – point 1 a (new) Duties on directors and board members to minimise financial and non-financial risks related to environmental damage, human rights violations and climate change,
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Believes that risk management should be at the heart of CG and should be listed as a major director’s responsibility; believes that risk-management must also cover non-financial risks related to climate change, human rights violations and environmental damage;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8. Is strongly in favour of a European mechanism to help issuers identify their shareholders in order to facilitate dialogue on CG issues; believes that shareholders must be able to play a central role in the governance of companies and more actively contribute to responsible corporate governance;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Suggests banning severance pay in case of non-performance or voluntary departure and that directors’ severance pay in case of early termination (‘golden parachutes’) should not exceed the equivalent of 6 months non variable remuneration;
source: PE-476.102
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2011/2307(INI) Our life insurance, our natural capital: an EU biodiversity strategy to 2020
2012/01/17
ITRE
6 amendments...
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Emphasises that biodiversity objectives need to be implemented through concrete actions to be effective;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Considers that biodiversity safeguards contained in existing EU law must not be weakened;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. Acknowledges that it is possible and necessary to achieve a full renewables- based economy without compromising biodiversity objectives and that, on the contrary, such an economy could contribute towards achieving these objectives; in this context, deems it necessary to introduce further safeguards regarding the sources, efficiency and quantity of biomass used for energy;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Welcomes the Commission's intention to reform, phase out and eliminate harmful subsidies in accordance with the 2020 Strategy and agrees that well-designed market-based instruments aimed at internalising the external costs of consumption and production activities on the environment contribute to achieving the objective of halting biodiversity loss
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Recognises that biodiversity and ecosystem services represent significant non-monetised benefits to industries and other economic actors; invites organisations representing the private sector to come forward with proposals on how best to preserve and restore biodiversity on a meaningful scale;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 b (new) 8b. Welcomes attempts to develop methodologies for establishing biodiversity footprint accounting for products and economic activities; takes note of concepts such as 'no net loss' or 'biodiversity offsets'; considers that this does not conflict with strategies avoiding and mitigating negative impacts which should take priority wherever possible.
source: PE-480.542
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2011/2309(INI) Industrial, energy and other aspects of shale gas and oil
2012/05/15
ITRE
36 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 – having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), and in particular Article 194 thereof, which states that application of its provisions establishing Union measures in the field of energy is, inter alia, without prejudice to the application of the other provisions of the Treaties including in particular Article 192(2),
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 6 – having regard to the EU environmental legislation relevant to the development of shale gas, including: Council Directive 85/337/EEC of 27 June 1985 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment5 ; Directive 2001/42/EC on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment6 ; Directive 2006/21/EC on the management of waste from extractive industries7 ; Directive 2000/60 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy8 ; Regulation 1907/2006/EC on the registration, evaluation and authorisation of chemicals9 ; Directive 98/8/EC on the placing of biocidal products on the market10 ; Directive 96/82/EC on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances11 ; Directive 2004/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage12;
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph - 1 (new) 1. Urges Member States to pursue a sustainable energy security strategy by diversifying their potential energy sources away from an exclusive reliance on fossil fuels, whether conventional or unconventional, and by promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Believes that policy-makers would benefit from more exact data to enable them to make informed choices; agrees, therefore, with the European Council that Europe's potential for sustainable extraction and use of shale gas and oil shale resources without putting the availability and quality of water resources at risk should be assessed and mapped; welcomes the assessments made by Member States and encourages them to continue this work, and asks the Commission to contribute to determining the level of available shale gas reserves in the Union by assembling results from Member States' assessments and available results from exploration projects with a view to analysing and assessing the economic and environmental viability of domestic shale gas production;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. Recalls the G20 conclusions on commitment to phase out fossil fuels and related subsidies; stresses that this should also apply to exploration and potential exploitation of shale gas resources;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Observes that consumption of natural gas is currently on the rise ; recognises, therefore, the
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Stresses that a fully-functioning, interconnected and integrated internal EU energy market is also essential, including with a view to taking full advantage of possible shale gas production in the EU; calls on the Commission and the Member States to pursue this objective vigorously, in particular by ensuring a smooth transition
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Is of the view that developing shale gas in the EU
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8 a. Recognises that the climate impact of shale gas compared to coal and other fossil fuels depends on application of Best Available Technology and the use of a 100 year time-frame when accounting for methane emissions;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 b (new) 8 b. Urges the Commission to bring forward legislative proposals to make the use of a completion combustion device (aka 'green completions') mandatory for all shale gas wells in the EU to reduce the fugitive methane emissions linked to shale gas and thereby reduce climate impact and air quality problems;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Agrees with the Commission that gas will be critical for the transformation of the energy system, as stated in the above- mentioned Roadmap, since it represents in the short term a quick and cost-efficient way of reducing reliance on other, dirtier fossil fuels, thereby lowering greenhouse gas emissions
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Remarks also that certain forms of renewable energy – for example, wind power – are no
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10 a. Regards CCS technology to be still immature; holds, therefore, that shale gas strategies cannot rely on unproven assumptions with regard to CCS technology; points out that CCS technology might in the future compete with geothermal energy over the use of caverns;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Calls on the Commission, in line with the EU Energy Roadmap 2050 strategy, to evaluate the impact of and prospects for unconventional gas in the EU, whilst recognising that the extent of unconventional gas use in the EU will ultimately be decided by the market and the decisions by Member States acting within the framework of the EU's long- term climate and energy policy objectives; urges therefore the Commission to ensure that the Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) properly covers the shale gas activities in the EU;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Recalls that the massive increase in US shale gas production has been supported by an established industrial environment, including sufficient numbers of rigs, the necessary manpower and an experienced and well-equipped service industry; notes that, in the EU, it will take time for the necessary service sector to build up adequate capacity and for companies to acquire the necessary equipment and experience to support a high level of sustainable shale gas production, which is also likely to contribute to higher costs in the short term; encourages cooperation between relevant EU and US companies with a view to apply Best Available Technologies while reducing costs; believes that expectations about the pace of shale gas development in the EU should be realistic and that any potential commercial extraction should be gradually phased and paced in order to avoid the boom-and-bust economic cycles with significant adverse local impacts, as seen in regions with unconventional fossil fuel extraction such as Alberta and North Dakota;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12 a. Insists on the need for transparent corporate governance of fossil fuel extraction companies, including shale gas, in the light of recent scandals of financial fraud in the US; highlights in this regard previous calls in the European Parliaments resolution on "EU action on oil exploration and extraction in Europe", to introduce a rigorous and mandatory framework for company disclosure regarding environmental, social and governance practices, and to consider measures to enhance the engagement of institutional investors with companies regarding the investment risks of poor practices;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14 a. Recalls the G20 commitment to phase out fossil fuels and related subsidies; remarks therefore that exploration and exploitation of fossil fuels sources, whether conventional or unconventional, must not be subsidised;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Calls on the Commission to evaluate the possible long-term economic benefits of developing shale gas, including employment opportunities and local benefits, compared to development of alternative energy sources and energy efficiency measures;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15 a. Urges the Commission and Member States – in times of economic crisis and rising unemployment – to take the employment figures (e.g. in terms of full- time equivalent jobs created per TWh) of various energy sources and possible energy efficiency and saving measures into account in their investment decisions on their future energy mix;
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Notes that the EU's energy and climate policy needs to
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Calls for further industry-financed research and development into tools and technologies, including
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17 a. Notes the technological developments in Austria, where the industry is proposing the use of fracking fluids containing only water, sand and cornstarch; recommends that other Member States and the Commission examine the possibility of extracting shale gas without the use of chemicals, and calls for further research and development into such techniques and/or practices that would mitigate potential impacts on the environment;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Calls on the Member States to ensure they put in place the necessary administrative and monitoring resources for the development of shale gas activities, including those required by EU environmental and climate protection laws;
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Notes that the current licensing procedure for shale gas exploration is regulated by general mining or hydrocarbon legislation; expresses the view that the regulatory framework in the EU
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Stresses the importance of fully consulting the public, particularly in the context of the introduction of a new approach in gas exploration; points out that, in certain Member States, there is a lack of public consultation in the authorisation phase; calls on the Member States to evaluate their legislation to see whether proper account is taken of this aspect, including the full application of the provisions of the Aarhus Convention and the corresponding provisions in Union law;
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Expresses the view that those Member States
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Calls on
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Is well aware that public attitudes to shale gas development vary between the Member States; calls for
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 a (new) 23 a. Believes that the best way for a meaningful and timely engagement of local communities is through a mandatory environmental impact assessment, high level of transparency and public consultation on proposed shale gas projects, regardless of project duration and scale;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Stresses that, by developing better technologies and practices based on robust regulations, operators and service industries will not only improve public acceptance of shale gas projects but also gain business opportunities and improve export opportunities, given the worldwide environmental challenges of unconventional gas exploration; urges therefore Member States to refrain from commercial extraction of shale gas, at least until the International Energy Agency (IEA) has finalised its work of a comprehensive review of Best Available Technologies (BAT) and published recommendations on hydraulic fracturing and shale gas development, and until the EU regulatory framework has been fully adapted;
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Highlights the need for minimum safety standards and inspections at safety- critical stages of well construction and hydraulic fracturing; stresses, in particular, that operators should reduce flaring and venting and should, where possible, recover gas; calls on the EU to follow the US lead in shale gas environmental regulations by setting clean air standards for fracking that require companies to capture methane and other pollutant gas emissions, as introduced by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA);
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30.
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 a (new) 30 a. Recommends Member States to draw lessons from the Norwegian royalty regime for oil and gas, which taxes inter alia the energy producers' profit and deposits 100 per cent of its oil and gas revenues into its sovereign wealth fund in order for the local populations to benefit from the extraction of their natural resources;
Amendment 208 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Recalls that the ‘polluter pays’ principle
source: PE-489.454
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2012/2016(BUD) 2013 budget: mandate for trilogue
2012/02/05
ITRE
4 amendments...
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Notes the pivotal role of the future EU flagship programmes such as Horizon 2020, COSME and the Connecting Europe Facility for EU's economic recovery; believes the 2013 budget should provide for a smooth transition towards the establishment of these new programmes; calls for more substantial resources to be mobilised in order to boost the green economy as a key driver for future competitiveness and resilience;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Calls for enhanced EU support policies for SMEs, i.e. investments in their innovation and growth potential, and simplification of their access to funding; welcomes the increased allocation to the Entrepreneurship and Innovation programme supporting innovation in SMEs; deeply regrets however that the Commission proposal does not provide for the full implementation of the Intelligent Energy Europe Programme;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Recalls that 2013 will be the last year of the programming period and is concerned by possible cuts in the level of payment appropriations; stresses that it is essential to meet the EU's commitments to ongoing projects and supports the proposed increased in payments as put forward by the Commission in its draft budget;
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8. Continues to firmly oppose the redeployment to the ITER project of funds allocated to FP7 or other Heading 1 flagship programmes as put forward by the Commission in the draft budget; believes that the FP7 should be fully implemented and that any savings from Joint Technology Initiatives should not be reallocated to ITER, but to research and development activities that can provide the EU with sustainable energy solutions in the near future.
source: PE-488.017
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2012/2026(INI) EU Strategy for the Horn of Africa
2012/09/10
AFET
29 amendments...
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 6 a (new) – having regard to the adoption of a constitution for Somalia by 825 members of the National Constituent Assembly on 1st August 2012; having regard to the democratic election of a new Somali president on September 11 as part of the transition process;
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 6 b (new) – having regard to the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM), its strategic concept dated 5 January on establishing a presence in the four sectors and United Nations Security Council Resolution 2036 (2012) requesting the African Union to increase AMISOM's force strength from 12 000 to a maximum of 17 731 uniformed personnel, comprised of troops and personnel of formed police units;
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 6 c (new) – having regard to the UN report of 25 January 2011 and its 25 proposals made by Jack Lang, United Nations Secretary General Special Adviser on legal issues related to piracy off the coast of Somalia; having regard to relevant follow-up reports by Jack Lang such as the report on the modalities for the establishment of specialized Somali anti-piracy courts of 15 June 2011 and the report of the Secretary- General on specialized anti-piracy courts in Somalia and other States in the region of 20 January 2012;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the ongoing political instability and conflict in Somalia have virtually destroyed any prospects of economic development; whereas the lack of stable democratic and economic prospects for the population, particularly the young, coupled with an absence of the rule of law, provides fertile ground for encouraging criminal activities, including piracy and drug smuggling, and sustains terrorist groups such as Al-Shabaab;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda have
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas the security and military situation in Somalia remains dangerous and unpredictable; whereas the African Union mission AMISOM has been able to push back the Islamist militia Al Shabaab and has deployed 100 soldiers in Baidoa; whereas Kenya has recently intervened militarily in South-Central Somalia, but was unable to decisively defeat Al Shabaab; whereas Ethiopian National Defense Forces have intervened in the Hiraan region and the Bay region in February 2012; whereas human rights abuses, torture, arbitrary detentions, summary executions as well as unlawful reprisal attacks against civilians committed by Ethiopian forces and militias loyal to TFG have been made public by Human Rights Watch; whereas neighbouring Eritrea has been accused by the UN Sanctions Monitoring Group of providing weapons, training and financial support to Al Shabaab thus violating an UN arms embargo;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C b (new) Cb. whereas according to media reports the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) operates both an air base close to Mogadishu's Aden Adde International Airport and a secret prison buried in the basement of Somalia's National Security Agency; whereas the CIA has reportedly abducted terrorist suspects also from neighbouring countries such as Kenya and brought them to its secret prison in Somalia; whereas the CIA has admittedly conducted extrajudicial killings by using a helicopter in September 2009 and a drone in June 2011 against suspected Al Shabaab leaders;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) Da. whereas the Horn of Africa and especially Somalia were affected by a severe famine crisis due to drought which resulted in a serious humanitarian crisis affecting more than 12 million people in the region and more than 7.5 million in Somalia; whereas the famine crisis not only caused the death of many people, especially children, but also led to a large scale refugee flow to neighbouring Kenya and Ethiopia; whereas the European Commission has increased its humanitarian aid assistance from EUR 9 million in 2009 to EUR 46 million in 2008, but has since then decreased its aid to only EUR 35 million in 2010 and EUR 30 million in 2011; whereas the European Commission revised its humanitarian aid policy to EUR 77 million only after the massive drought occurred during the summer 2011;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D b (new) Db. whereas fishing vessels from many countries have taken advantage of the chaos in Somalia to fish in the Somali 200 nautical mile zone since 1990, undermining the livelihood of Somali fishermen;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D c (new) Dc. whereas, according to a report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), a vast number of illegal shipments of toxic waste, the contents of which are leaking, have been deposited along the coast of Somalia, in total disregard for the health of the local population and conservation of the environment;, whereas, according to the same report, the waste dumped at sea partly originates from the European Union and is irreversibly damaging human health and the environment in the region, in flagrant violation of human rights;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Deplores the fact that the strategic framework only comprises a collection of individual EU measures without clear and comprehensive political strategy; welcomes the appointment of EU Special Representative for the Horn of Africa Alexander Rondos; urges the HR/VP and the European Commission to actively support the work of the EUSR by providing him with adequate financial and human resources and direct access to CSDP structures and missions as well as to European Commission development and humanitarian aid policy structures and programs;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Recognises that peace in Somalia must be a bottom up process; recalls that the European Union ensures that its strategy allows for local efforts to build peace and resolve disputes to be sufficiently supported and made a national and regional priority; also reminds that local legitimacy will help the emergence of governing institutions in Somalia that offer long term prospects for stability;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Welcomes the important contribution made by EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA to maritime security off the coast of Somalia by protecting World Food Programme chartered vessels delivering aid to Somalia and other vulnerable vessels, as well as supplies to AMISOM; welcomes the Council decision of 23 March 2012 to prolong
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Notes the presence of EUNAFVOR Atalanta off the coast of Somalia; reminds that EUNAFVOR Atalanta and other naval operations like NATO's Operation Ocean Shield can only successfully deter and contain piracy in case those pirates being captured by international forces face a fair trial and the political, social and economic root causes of the problem are being addressed on shore; notes with concern an increased use of violence by the pirates against unarmed civilians; rejects the March 23 Council Decision to allow EUNAFVOR Atalanta to destroy pirate logistics on shore which could contribute to further military escalation and potentially cause unacceptable collateral damage;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Strongly welcomes the UN report dated 25 January 2011 highlighting 25 proposals made by Jack Lang, United Nations Secretary General Special Adviser on legal issues related to piracy off the coast of Somalia; also welcomes the relevant follow-up reports by Jack Lang such as the report on the modalities for the establishment of specialized Somali anti-piracy courts dated 15 June 2011 and the report of the Secretary- General on specialized anti-piracy courts in Somalia and other States in the region dated 20 January 2012; urges the HR/VP, the EUSR, the three HoM and HoD to treat the proposals made by Jack Lang as a matter of priority and to develop an strategy on the EU's contribution to the international approach to criminal justice on the territory of Somalia;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Rejects the deployment of the EU Military Training Mission (EUTM) to Uganda; notes that more than 2 000 Somali security forces have been trained so far by EU military trainers with the aim of changing the balance of military power to the advantage of TFG; recalls that by training Somali security forces the EU becomes a party to the conflict and loses its role as a potential future mediator or peace broker; notes with concern the fact that Somalia security forces not only lack command and control structures, but also a financial framework which would provide for regular payment of salaries; notes with concern reports of government forces trained by EUTM looting food aid delivered by international donors to refugee camps in Mogadishu; is equally concerned by high unofficial defection rates amongst security forces trained by EUTM which might in the end strengthen Al Shabaab or other militias;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Is concerned about the growing role of private security companies deployed on board commercial vessels and those delivering humanitarian aid to Somalia which will contribute to the creation of a security market in the maritime sphere that might lead to an increase of violence and lethal tactics on both sides, the pirates and the armed security personnel, and furthermore exacerbates the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in the region;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. Calls on the HR/VP and the EUSR for the Horn of Africa to critically review the Djibouti Peace Process and to consider deploying a team of mediators whose members are being trusted by a large spectrum of Somalia actors including women's associations and who are enabled to bring together a large variety of Somali actors at the negotiation table; calls on the HR/VP to initiate a process for Somali civil society actors within and outside the country which would allow for a regular and continued discussion about possible solutions to the political problems in the country; calls on the HR/VP to bring these two processes together taking as an example the successful peace process between 2000 and 2005 in Sudan; calls on the EUSR for the Horn of Africa to meet Al Shabaab representatives in order to find out to which degree Al Shabaab or factions of Al Shabaab are willing to find a peaceful solution;
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Is deeply concerned about ongoing military actions and severe human rights abuses and the continuous suffering of the civilian population because of ongoing fighting throughout south- central Somalia; condemns acts of war crimes committed by various armed groups ranging from Al Shabaab to militias loyal to the TFG; condemns the unilateral military interventions by neighbouring Kenya and Ethiopia in 2011 and 2012 which only increased fighting, suffering, chaos and anarchy without a decisive victory over Al Shabaab; urges Kenya, Ethiopia and all other neighbouring countries such as Eritrea to stop interfering and intervening in Somalia; recalls that the African Union has deployed AMISOM, a military mission to Somalia, which has been mandated by the UN Security Council and which desperately seeks further troop contributing countries;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Questions the way the European Commission has managed the 2011 famine in the region in light of the delayed reaction to the crisis; deplores the fact that early warning mechanisms apparently failed in view of the drought crisis which, however, was highly predictable; regrets the fact that the European Commission had significantly decreased humanitarian aid in 2010 and in the first half of 2011 when the humanitarian crisis began, but welcomes the significant increase of humanitarian aid for the second half of 2011 which amounts to EUR 97 million;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 b (new) 8b. Expresses its deep concern about the land grab in Africa, which risks undermining local food security and increases famine; calls on the Horn of Africa governments and the EU to assess the current farmland acquisition impact on rural poverty and the current famine crisis; urges the European Commission to integrate the land grab issue in its policy dialogue with developing countries in order to implement policy coherence;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 c (new) 8c. Is deeply concerned about illegal fishing in the coastal waters of Somalia; regrets the fact that trawlers from EU Member States are apparently involved in these activities; urges the TFG and any future Somali government to clarify the issue of the exclusive economic zone off the coast of Somalia; is concerned by the fact that armed security guards are being deployed on board of trawlers from EU Members States; is deeply concerned about reports on Somali fisherman who reportedly have been found shot dead; recalls the fact that EUNAFVOR Atalanta has the mandate and the responsibility to monitor fishing activities off the coast of Somalia; deplores the fact that EUNAFVOR Atalanta has so far failed to actively monitor fishing activities and therefore to effectively respond to the urgent and legitimate needs of Somali population living along the coastline; therefore calls on the EUNAFVOR to clearly increase its commitment to the monitoring mission;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 d (new) 8d. Is concerned about alleged illegal waste dumping by EU companies and criminal networks; reminds that illegal waste dumping is of major concern to Somali people living along the coastline; calls on the HR/VP and the European Commission to urgently conduct a proper investigation by an independent body including the collection of evidence and samples and, depending on the outcome of the research, to consider legal actions including compensation by European companies, EU Member States and the EU;
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 e (new) 8e. Recognises that it is vital that independent and impartial humanitarian assistance is maintained to all conflict- affected populations in the Horn of Africa and that adequate funding is continued, particularly in Somalia; stresses that any drop in assistance could see Somali people slide back into humanitarian crisis; calls, in addition to humanitarian assistance, for efforts such as the European Union's Supporting the Horn of Africa's Resilience (SHARE) initiative which must be built upon in order to ensure resilience and improved livelihoods of local people;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses that the end of the TFG's mandate is a key test of the
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Underlines the very positive example of Somaliland, which has demonstrated its capacity to develop and consolidate its democratic, economic and administrative structures over more than twenty years; notes that Somaliland has so far been very successful in consolidating security and stability on its territory and in cooperating in the fight against piracy and terrorism; expresses concern, however, that should Al-Shabaab regroup in its mountainous border regions, Somaliland may become vulnerable; stresses, therefore, that it is essential to support Somaliland in the fight against terrorism, including promoting economic diversification and building capacity for youth employment; stresses that in the quest for a solution for the long- term stability and security of Somalia it is important to evaluate the positive example of Somaliland's stability;
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Is deeply concerned about secret CIA prisons and facilities in Somalia which are being used for illegal abductions, renditions and extrajudicial executions of suspected Al Shabaab members;
source: PE-497.776
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2012/2042(INI)
2012/05/15
ITRE
14 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 9 a (new) - having regard to the Commission staff working document "Exploiting the employment potential of green growth" of 18 April 2012, accompanying the document "Towards a rich job recovery" COM(2012) 173 final;
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) Da. whereas job creation in eco-industries has been positive throughout the recession in comparison to many other sectors and is forecasted to continue to remain sound in future years;1 __________________ 1 Eurostat estimates total numbers employed have grown from 2.4 million in 2000 and 3.0 million in 2008 and are forecast to reach 3.4 million in 2012 - (April 2012)
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D b (new) Db. whereas the Commission estimated that policies promoting a transition to a green economy such as resource efficiency, energy efficiency, and climate change policies could generate more than 9 million jobs by 2020 and in particular in the SMEs sector;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Welcomes the Commission proposal on the review of European standardisation but believes that more can be done with regards to governance of the process to make the standardisation system more effectively work for SMEs; stresses the need for a more coherent system of international standards to enable interoperability and reduce obstacles to SMEs going international;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Regrets that only a few Member States have integrated an SME test into their national decision-making process; calls on the Commission to submit minimum requirements, collect and promote best practices and develop guidelines for the systematic implementation of SME tests at national level;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Acknowledges the plans to establish a separate intermediate category (mid-caps) for companies with up to 1 000 employees; insists that any such new category must not be part of and dilute the effectiveness of the SME definition
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Welcomes the Commission's Communication on reinforcing the competitiveness of Europe's industries;
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Welcomes the fact that the Commission has acknowledged the importance of the manufacturing sector for sustainable growth and employment in the EU in its various strategies and communications; reiterates the need for an integrated industrial policy based on the principles of social market economy and supporting transition to a sustainable, resources efficient and resilient economy;
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Considers that the way out of the economic crisis can
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 a (new) 30a. Calls on the Commission to look into new fundraising initiatives for entrepreneurs and start-ups such as crowdfunding, to assess how these could benefit SMEs and if they should be promoted; furthermore the need for a legislative framework to frame such practices in the EU would need to be also evaluated;
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 b (new) 30b. Urges the Commission to tackle SME knowledge and skill gaps in relation to green technologies, practices and business models; action is needed to identify skills needs and address the gaps in the labour market through education and professional training strategies and development of training and skills development programs targeted to SMEs;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 c (new) 30c. Believes that the future COSME, Horizon 2020 as well as Structural Funds Programmes under the next MFF should earmark sufficient amounts to support SMEs to innovate and generate employment in a resource efficient and sustainable way;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 d (new) 30d. Calls for an ambitious budget to be allocated to the SME instrument established under Horizon 2020, which will provide targeted support to innovative and high growth potential SMEs; believes that the instrument should be delivered through a single dedicated structure tailored to the needs of SMEs;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 source: PE-489.461
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2012/2050(INI) Annual report from the Council to the European Parliament on the Common Foreign and Security Policy
2012/06/26
AFET
6 amendments...
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 44 44. Takes the view that regular EU-US summits
Amendment 280 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 53.
Amendment 282 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 a (new) 53 a. Deplores the fact that the content of both strategic documents shows that under the rhetorical umbrella of a comprehensive approach, a piecemeal approach by the European Union is still prevalent and that by not linking individual measures and by not designing a political chain-of-command among the many heads of missions and delegations and the EU Special Representatives the EU thus fails to make sure that it speaks with one voice; regrets Council Decision of 23 March decision to extend the mandate of EU NAVFOR ATALANTA which allows onshore EU military operations in Somalia and which contributes to the further militarization of the EU's approach and raises the risk of collateral damage among coastal populations in Somalia;
Amendment 287 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 54 54. Calls for the EU to be more present in the Asia-Pacific region, in particular by contributing its experience and expertise to the multilateral initiatives in and around ASEAN and to the progressive emergence of increased Trans-Pacific initiatives; takes the view that the External Action Service should now make full use of the potential for boosting cooperation between EU and Asia; considers the Bandar Seri Begawan Plan of Action to strengthen the ASEAN- EU enhanced partnership as a relevant first step in this regard; also commends the recent endorsement of the Treaty of Amity as a chance for deepening cooperation, aiming to reach beyond the perspective of trade agreements between the EU and Asian countries, stresses that economic and cultural cross-
Amendment 308 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 56 56. Notes that the change in leadership of China will be a major test of the country's evolution
Amendment 315 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 57 57. Welcomes the successful conclusion of the presidential and parliamentary elections held in Taiwan on 14 January 2012; commends Taiwan's continuous efforts in maintaining peace and stability in the Asia- Pacific region; recognises the progress in cross-Strait relations, with particular reference to enhanced economic links, and that closer economic ties with Taiwan could improve the EU's market access to China;
source: PE-492.653
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2012/2094(INI) Digital Freedom Strategy in EU Foreign Policy
2012/09/27
AFET
1 amendments...
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Emphasises the need to ensure that rare earth materials used in the production of ICTs are obtained in conditions of respect for human, labour and environmental rights; believes that a multilateral approach to ensuring access to rare earth materials in humane circumstances is a requisite for achieving these goals;
source: PE-496.512
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2012/2137(INI) EU-China relations
2012/07/11
AFET
8 amendments...
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H H. whereas
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Welcomes the
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) (a) Takes note of the decision of Hong Kong's Chief Executive not to force the implementation of a controversial "national education" curriculum after mass demonstrations and widespread opposition; calls on the Beijing authorities to fully respect the "one country-two systems" principle in compliance with the agreement signed before the handover of the former British colony to the PRC; welcomes the high turnout in the recent elections of the Legislative Council and expects the introduction of the universal suffrage for the election of all the members of this assembly in the shortest delay;
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 g (new) (g) Takes note of the evolution of the labour market and of the increased number of social conflicts, welcomes in this regard the implementation of the Labour contract law and calls for the legislative framework to be supplemented by the adoption of a law on collective bargaining ; calls on the freedom of trade union, which is guaranteed by the constitution, to be implemented;
Amendment 266 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 d (new) (d) Regrets the lack of any substantial progress as regards the EU-China Human Rights dialogue; calls on the EEAS, the Council and the Commission to step up efforts in order to make this dialogue more effective and result-oriented including preparatory meetings with both international and local CSOs and NGOs in the presence of the authorities of both sides; stresses the importance to address thoroughly all the problems concerning human rights and the rule of law in China and in the EU; calls, furthermore, on EU leaders not to refrain from raising human rights issues clearly during EU- China summits;
Amendment 289 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15.
Amendment 303 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 b (new) (b) Regrets the decision of the PRC to use twice its veto power to stop at the UN Security Council the resolutions on Syria supported by the EU calling for international sanctions on the Assad regime and a more active role of the international community in the resolution of the crisis and the protection of the civilian population; calls on Beijing to adopt a more constructive attitude moving beyond positions that have proved so far to be ineffective;
source: PE-497.775
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2012/2138(INI) Implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy
2012/02/10
AFET
13 amendments...
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Is concerned about the prospect of strategic decline facing the EU
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 – point 4 · the European Defence Agency is entrusted with important tasks in
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Note that currently three operations (EUNAVFOR Atalanta, EUTM Somalia and EUCAP Nestor) are deployed for the benefit of the region and stresses the need to continue the coordination of the EU's intervention with efforts by the international community, first and foremost the African Union, to ensure that Somalia
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24.
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26.
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 52 52. Stresses that, in terms of absolute value, spending in the combined European defence budgets of all Member States compares favourably with that of the major emerging powers and that the problem is thus less a budgetary than political one, ranging from the definition of a
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 55. Welcomes the initial progress made by the European Union's
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 61 61. Insists that the building-up of European capabilities should also result in the consolidation of the industrial and technological base of Europe's defence industry;
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 64 64.
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 87 87. Welcomes also the cooperation between the European Union and the United States in respect of crisis management operations, including EUTM Somalia, EUNAVFOR Atalanta, EULEX Kosovo and EUPOL Afghanistan; also welcomes the good cooperation between EUNAVFOR Atalanta and third countries such as Russia, China and India;
Amendment 198 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 87 a (new) 87a. Calls on the HR/VP to send an CSDP expert as an observer to the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) which since 1971 involves Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Singapore;
source: PE-496.429
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2012/2287(INI) Role of the EU in promoting a broader transatlantic partnership
2013/04/04
AFET
21 amendments...
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 16 a (new) - having regard to its resolutions of 7 February 2013 on the 22nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, of 22 November 2012 on Cyber Security and Defence, of 21 November 2012 on the environmental impacts of shale gas and shale oil extraction activities, of 11 September 2012 on alleged transportation and illegal detention of prisoners in European countries by the CIA: follow-up of the European Parliament TDIP Committee report, of 13 June 2012 on the negotiations on the UN Arms Trade Treaty,
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the transatlantic partnership is based on strong
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas in a global, complex
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas, in parallel to the shift in the global landscape triggered by the rise of
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Welcomes the fact that the agenda will include the launching of negotiations for a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), provided that labour, health and environmental standards are fully taken into account and all stakeholders, including consumers and public health organisations, are informed and consulted during the negotiations in a timely manner; stresses that this agreement will reinvigorate the EU-US relationship and that its global impact
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Recalls its suggestion that a Transatlantic Political Council (TPC) be created to serve as a body for systematic consultation and coo
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Reiterates its determination to continue the fight against terrorism and organised crime and, at the same time, to respect and uphold human rights and fundamental liberties;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Welcomes the creation, at the 2010 Summit, of the Working Group on Cyber- Security and Cyber-Crime; believes that the EU and the US should give special priority to
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Calls on both partners to study fields and frameworks through which broader transatlantic cooperation could be carried out in a pragmatic way, and to explore with other Atlantic countries the usefulness of this extended cooperation; underlines that possible fields are economic and social issues, global governance, development cooperation, climate change, security and energy; calls on the partners to analyse the possibility of making use, for the purpose of these triangular dialogues, of the structures created in Latin America which the EU has traditionally encouraged;
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. Recalls that the International Criminal Court is an increasingly indispensable instrument of international law and a fundamental element of EU foreign policy aimed at ending impunity; pays tribute to the work of ICC in its 10th anniversary and regrets the original attitude of the US administration directed to negotiating bilateral immunity agreements with third countries linked to the development of bilateral cooperation; welcomes the move of the Obama administration to re-establish a working relationship with the Court and expects further steps towards signing again and ratifying the Rome Statute by the US;
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Stresses that democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights must be a central feature of the Atlantic Basin countries; deeply regrets, in this respect, the US government's continued practice of secret detention, rendition and extrajudicial killings, notably by drones, in violation of international law and the collaboration of EU Member States in this practice; deplores the existence of extrajudicial prisons, notably Guantanamo, and calls for a joint US-EU initiative which would allow the release of all the remaining prisoners whose charges have been cleared and the immediate prosecution and/or acquittal of all the others;
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Highlights the importance of diversifying energy suppliers, sources and transportation routes; stresses the growing relevance of the countries of the Atlantic Basin in energy production and raw materials, which offers considerable diversification opportunities; suggests that the EU-US Energy Council, together with other countries of the Atlantic Basin, should study the possibility of working together on energy security
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20.
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Welcomes President Obama's renewed commitment to the fight against climate change; urges the partners to agree, as early as possible and by 2015 at the latest, on binding commitments on the reduction of emissions in line with maintaining climate change to below 2°C; highlights the need to involve the Atlantic countries in this effort, especially because of the
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 a (new) 22a. Calls on the Transatlantic partners to find agreement to drastically reduce the climate impact of the aviation sector through a global market based mechanism or regional schemes and to generate revenues from such mechanisms to contribute to the annual 100 billion of international climate finance by 2020 agreed by President Obama and other Heads of States as part of the Copenhagen Accord;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 b (new) 22b. Welcomes the US initiatives to bring hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) into the scope of the Montreal Protocol in order to allow for the rapid global phasing out of these gases with very high global warming potential; in the absence of an international agreement, calls on the EU and the US to introduce regional bans on the use of such gases in applications for which more climate friendly safe alternatives exist and to phase down their use as part of the aim to tackle short-lived climate forcers;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Calls on the EU and the US to adopt a common strategy in international fora, especially the UN, on the
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 3 Current issues
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Calls on the partners to closely coordinate in supporting the democratic transition in North Africa and the Middle East on the basis of a comprehensive and conditional strategy of assistance and incentives linked to democratic reforms; urges the partners to maintain pressure on Russia and China in order to urgently reach a diplomatic solution to the tragic crisis in Syria;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Urges the US administration
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Highlights the importance of the Eastern Partnership to the EU; stresses the need to bring the countries of this neighbouring region closer to the EU and to the common values of the transatlantic partners and calls for concerted efforts in order to promote democratic reforms, consolidate democratic institutions and enhance peaceful conflict resolution;
source: PE-507.952
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2012/2318(INI) Maritime dimension of the Common Security and Defence Policy
2013/04/03
AFET
22 amendments...
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the importance of global maritime flows for the Union has increased exponentially as a result of globalisation and growing global interdependence;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G G. whereas the global outlook on naval capabilities and power projection is fast changing, with emerging powers increasingly unwilling to adhere to UNCLOS principles or submit to international arbitration or regulation; whereas, most significantly, China pursues its String of Pearls policy, endeavouring to increase and extend its presence at sea for a multitude of stated and unstated reasons, from securing trade and energy routes to controlling marine resources and maritime critical infrastructure; whereas,
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H H. whereas a European Maritime Security Strategy (EMSS) is needed in order to mainstream the stakes, risks and opportunities that the European Union faces at sea, including protection for European citizens; whereas that strategy
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Recalls that the EU has a vital interest in
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Reminds Member States that only in a spirit of commitment, mutual understanding and genuine solidarity will the Union be able to fulfil its role as
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Notes, however, that a European Maritime Security Strategy is needed to ensure an integrated and comprehensive approach, focusing specifically on the threats, risks, challenges and opportunities present at sea; that an EMSS, while grounded in European values and principles, must develop synergies and joint responses mobilising all relevant institutions and actors, both civilian and military; that the EMSS should identify all potential threats, from conventional security threats to those posed by natural disasters and climate change, from threats affecting the protection of vital marine resources to the security of maritime infrastructure
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Invites the High Representative, the Commission, the Council and all other bodies participating in the relevant task force to elaborate an EU Maritime Security Strategy that involves, and is centred on, articulation and coordination among all European actors relevant to maritime safety and security; urges the Commission and the HR/VP, accordingly, to address the shortcomings of the 2007 Integrated Maritime Policy, which failed to make use of the full potential of a truly integrated operational approach to all EU agencies, bodies and instruments which could assist in improving results and cutting/sharing costs; is of the view that the EMSS should be the offspring of the European Security Strategy and a sibling of the Integrated Maritime Policy
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Notes
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Believes that today the Black Sea represents one of the most important energy routes to Europe and that the main risks it poses to the EU's stability stem from protracted regional conflicts, such as the one between Georgia and the contested territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, and the related conflict between Moscow and Tbilisi;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Stresses that there is a need to
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Calls on the HR/VP to
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Stresses that the comprehensive approach concept, which in this particular case stems from the Strategic Framework Strategy for the Horn of Africa, is evident in the combination of the three ongoing CSDP missions in the region (EUNAVFOR Atalanta, EU Training Mission in Somalia and EUCAP Nestor), flanked by political engagement and development policies; welcomes the activation of the EU Operations Centre, with the aim of facilitating the coordination and strengthening the synergies among these missions, which represents a significant step in the development of CSDP; points out that this example of complementarity and coordination should inspire other such actions where CSDP missions and operations are engaged in response to a multifaceted problem; notes that a permanent
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32.
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34. Calls on the HR/VP to identify the risks to peace and the security
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 37. Regrets the fact, however, that EU Member States have been
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 38. Stresses that the ‘Pooling and Sharing’ priority put forth by the EU to bring about more coordination, smarter defence spending and greater economies of scale among the Member States, has yet to deliver results, including in the field of maritime security capabilities;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 39. Commends the work of the EDA in laying the groundwork for achieving ‘Pooling and Sharing’ through harmonising requirements and projects as regards naval training and logistics; welcomes the Wise Pen team's 2012 study of maritime requirements and capabilities; in light of the EDA's mandate and expertise, urges the Members States to resort to its advice and technical assistance when faced with the need to cut defence budgets, so as to avoid compromising strategic capability development across the EU, which needs to address gaps and shortfalls in a coordinated manner; encourages Member States to work with the EDA to identify capability needs, particularly civilian, military and dual-use capabilities in the maritime domain; urges the HR/VP, assisted by the EDA and DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, to identify all naval and maritime assets that meet the maritime capabilities and requirements of 2012 and which are at risk of being lost by EU Member States as a result of financial and economic constraints
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 40. Recalls that dual-use capabilities are relevant and should be welcomed in the implementation of the CSDP, in light of the complex security challenges in today's world; stresses that the current crises in the Sahel and the Horn of Africa highlight the need for a comprehensive approach that makes use, on the one hand, of the full range of civilian-military engagement and, on the other, of dual-use equipment and capacities, including European naval capabilities; invites the Member States to work with the appropriate EU bodies and agencies, notably the EDA and the Commission,
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 41. Recalls the need for the consolidation of an EU-based and EU-funded technological base in the field of defence, including naval construction and equipment production capabilities; recalls, in light of the current economic and financial crisis, that the
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 44 source: PE-507.979
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2013/2017(BUD) 2014 budget: mandate for trilogue
2013/05/22
ITRE
4 amendments...
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. Calls on the budgetary authorities to establish the maximum possible flexibility to direct unused annual appropriations towards the programmes under Heading 1a, in particular Horizon 2020, COSME and the Connecting Europe Facility;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Stresses the need to address the problems faced by SMEs through an ambitious COSME programme; believes that the level of funding currently proposed is insufficient and restates Parliament's position to double the amount allocated to the programme over the MFF period; in view of the particularly difficult situation for accessing finance, calls for the allocation of at least 60% of the COSME budget to the financial instruments;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Insists that the major EU infrastructure projects (such as Galileo and Copernicus) must be financed o
source: PE-510.847
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2013/2052(INI) Negotiations for an EU/Malaysia partnership and cooperation agreement. Recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the EEAS
2013/05/07
AFET
7 amendments...
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas Malaysia h
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a (a) to elevate the EU's relations with countries in Southeast Asia, including and in particular Malaysia, through the timely conclusion of the negotiations on partnership and cooperation agreements with
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b (b) to commend the creation of the Malasian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) combining all law enforcement activities of federal laws at sea in one agency, and the results of Malaysia's subregional cooperation with Singapore and Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand, the Asia Maritime Security Initiative (AMARSECTIVE) and the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP), and of cooperation within the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), in significantly improving maritime security in both the Malacca Strait, through which more than 50 000 vessels pass annually, and Malaysia's coastal waters; to express appreciation for the fact that the Malaysian Armed Forces have joined in the anti-piracy operations off the Somali coast; sees potential for closer EU/Malay cooperation in enhancing maritime security in particular in capacity-building on coast guards, information sharing, naval interoperability and development on legal issues;
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point e (e) to recall that Malaysia enjoyed an extraordinarily high degree of political stability over a long period up until the 2008 elections; to note that the recent elections have shown Malaysia's move towards a multi-stakeholder democracy; to suggest that the new government taking office after the 2013 elections should respond to the growing ethnic and political tension, the wider distribution of popular support among a number of political parties and the increasing civil unrest and growing number of demonstrations, and open up an active dialogue with the opposition and with all ethnic groups; to stress also the importance of taking measures to address public discontent over corruption; to call on the government to continue with the economic and political reform agenda;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point g a (new) (ga) (-g) to note that for the 5 May national elections opposition workers and independent election monitors have accused the government of vote-rigging tactics, including stacking the election commission with partisans, marshaling foreign laborers to vote using illegal identity cards and marking the voters' fingers with supposedly indelible ink that could be wiped off; calls on the new government to thoroughly investigate these allegations;
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point k (k) to welcome Malaysia's drive to increase energy efficiency, the use of renewable energies and investment in green technologies in the fields of transport, energy and buildings, despite it being a major oil and gas producer; also to welcome the fact that Malaysia has recognised the need to transform its economy into a low-carbon one as part of its responsibility in the global fight against climate change; to stress that renewable energies, such as palm oil and hydropower, must be produced in an environmentally sustainable way
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point m (m) to recall the EU's internal debate about the dangers of pushing bio fuel over food production and to emphasise that palm oil cultivation for biofuels must be carried out in a sustainable manner, avoiding forest conversion and loss of biodiversity, respecting the land rights of indigenous people and providing opportunities for the poorest communities to raise their living standards;
source: PE-510.657
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