Cristina GUTIÉRREZ-CORTINES
Constituencies
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Spain
Partido Popular
2009/07/14 - 9999/12/31
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Spain
Partido Popular
2004/07/20 - 2009/07/13
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Spain
Partido Popular
2004/07/20 - 2009/07/13
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Spain
Partido Popular
1999/07/20 - 2004/07/19
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Spain
Partido Popular
1999/07/20 - 2004/07/19
Groups
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PPE
Member
Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats)
2009/07/14 - 9999/12/31
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PPE-DE
Member
Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats
2004/07/20 - 2009/07/13
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PPE-DE
Member
Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats
1999/07/20 - 2004/07/19
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PPE-DE
Member
Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats
1999/07/20 - 2004/07/19
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PPE-DE
Member
Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats
2004/07/20 - 2009/07/13
Committees
| Role | Committee | Start | End |
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| Member of | Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety | 2012/01/19 | 9999/12/31 |
| Substitute of | Committee on Industry, Research and Energy | 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 countries of Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) | 2009/09/16 | 9999/12/31 |
| Member of | Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean | 2013/04/15 | 9999/12/31 |
| Substitute of | Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly | 2009/09/16 | 9999/12/31 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with the Palestinian Legislative Council | 2013/03/27 | 9999/12/31 |
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| Role | Delegation | Start | End |
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| Member of | Delegation for relations with Israel | 2007/03/14 | 2009/07/13 |
| Substitute of | Delegation to the EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee | 2004/09/15 | 2009/07/13 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China | 2007/03/14 | 2009/07/13 |
| Member of | Delegation for relations with Israel | 2004/09/15 | 2007/03/13 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China | 2004/09/15 | 2007/03/13 |
| Vice-Chair of | Delegation for relations with Israel | 2002/02/07 | 2004/07/19 |
| Substitute of | Delegation to the EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee | 2002/04/04 | 2004/07/19 |
| Vice-Chair of | Delegation to the EU-Lithuania Joint Parliamentary Committee | 1999/10/25 | 2002/01/14 |
| Member of | Delegation for relations with South-east Europe | 1999/10/06 | 2002/01/14 |
| Substitute of | Delegation to the EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee | 1999/11/11 | 2002/01/14 |
| Vice-Chair of | Delegation for relations with the countries of Central America and Mexico | 1999/10/07 | 1999/10/24 |
| Vice-Chair of | Delegation to the EU-Lithuania Joint Parliamentary Committee | 1999/07/22 | 1999/10/06 |
| Vice-Chair of | Delegation to the EU-Lithuania Joint Parliamentary Committee | 1999/07/22 | 1999/10/06 |
| Member of | Delegation for relations with South-east Europe | 1999/10/06 | 2002/01/14 |
| Vice-Chair of | Delegation for relations with the countries of Central America and Mexico | 1999/10/07 | 1999/10/24 |
| Vice-Chair of | Delegation to the EU-Lithuania Joint Parliamentary Committee | 1999/10/25 | 2002/01/14 |
| Substitute of | Delegation to the EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee | 1999/11/11 | 2002/01/14 |
| Vice-Chair of | Delegation for relations with Israel | 2002/02/07 | 2004/07/19 |
| Substitute of | Delegation to the EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee | 2002/04/04 | 2004/07/19 |
| Member of | Delegation for relations with Israel | 2004/09/15 | 2007/03/13 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China | 2004/09/15 | 2007/03/13 |
| Substitute of | Delegation to the EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee | 2004/09/15 | 2009/07/13 |
| Member of | Delegation for relations with Israel | 2007/03/14 | 2009/07/13 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China | 2007/03/14 | 2009/07/13 |
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Rapporteur
| Shadow | 2012/0297(COD) | Assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment: provisions concerning the quality of the EIA |
| Shadow | 2012/0278(COD) | Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization (Nagoya Protocol): Union implementation and ratification |
| Shadow | 2012/0120(NLE) | Biosafety: liability and redress. Nagoya - Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol to the Cartagena Protocol |
| Opinion | 2011/2194(INI) | Review of the 6th Environment Action Programme and the setting of priorities for the 7th Environment Action Programme |
| Opinion | 2011/0274(COD) | Cohesion Fund 2014-2020 |
| Opinion | 2008/2104(INI) | Relations between the EU and Russia |
| Responsible | 2006/0086(COD) | Environment: strategy for the protection and sustainable use of soil |
| Opinion | 2005/0281(COD) | Waste: revision of the Framework Directive (repeal. Directives 75/439/EEC, 91/689/EEC and 2006/12/EC) |
| Responsible | 2002/2172(COS) | Environment: soil protection, thematic strategy |
| Responsible | 2001/2174(INI) | Universities and higher education in the European knowledge area |
| Opinion | 2000/2294(COS) | Relations EU/Mediterranean countries: reinvigorating the Barcelona process |
| Opinion | 2000/2036(INI) | Convention on the protection of world cultural and natural heritage: application in the Union's countries |
| Responsible | 1999/2163(COS) | European year of lifelong learning, 1996 (dec. 2493/95/EC). Report |
Born
1939/12/17 Madrid- Doctor of art history. Professor of art history.
- Researcher in art and architecture, urban planning and the history of urban development as well as in the use of new technologies in the field of art history. Director of cultural events and evening courses, University of Murcia (1978-1993). Director of the cultural events of 'La Verdad' newspaper (Murcia, 1989-1995).
- Minister of Education and Culture, Murcia Regional Government (1995-1999). Director of the Botín Foundation course on 'sustainable development and conservation of the historical and natural heritage' (1995-2003).
- Member of the European Parliament (since 1999).
Amendments
| Amendments | Dossier |
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2007/0286(COD) Industrial emissions. Integrated pollution prevention and control (repeal. Directives 78/176/EEC, 82/883/EEC, 92/112/EEC, 1999/13/EC, 2000/76/EC and 2008/1/EC). Recast
2010/03/30
ENVI
4 amendments...
Amendment 87 #
Council position Article 3 – point 22 (22) "poultry" means poultry as defined in point 1 of Article 2 of Council Directive 90/539/EEC of 15 October 1990 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in, and imports from third countries of, poultry and hatching eggs, excluding poultry of the quail species;
Amendment 126 #
Council position Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1a (new) For BAT reference documents adopted before the entry into force of the Directive, emission limit values shall also take into account the technical characteristics of the installation concerned, its geographical location and the local environmental conditions.
Amendment 136 #
Council position Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 4.
Amendment 202 #
Council position Article 22 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. This Article shall be interpreted according to the principles established in Article 191(2) TFEU. Moreover Member States shall ensure that the general public is duly informed taking all the necessary measures to fulfil the content established herein.
source: PE-439.994
2010/03/31
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1 amendments...
Amendment 299 #
Council position Annex I – point 6.6 – point a a) with more than 40 000 places for poultry, excluding quail;
source: PE-440.003
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2008/0028(COD) Provision of food information to consumers (amend. Regulations (EC) No 1924/2006 and (EC) No 1925/2006; repeal. Directives 90/496/EEC and 2000/13/EC)
2011/03/23
ENVI
4 amendments...
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 2 2. Without prejudice to specific Union provisions applicable to particular foods as regards the requirements referred to in points (a) to (k) of Article 9(1), when appearing on the package or on the label attached thereto, the mandatory particulars listed in Article 9(1) shall be printed on the package or on the label in characters using a font size where the x
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3 3. In case of packaging or containers the largest printable surface of which has an area of less than
Amendment 267 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 a (new) 25a. The name or address of the food business operator placed on the label does not constitute an indication of the country of origin or place of provenance of the food product concerned.
source: PE-460.950
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2008/0198(COD) Obligations of operators who place timber and timber products on the market
2010/04/27
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15 amendments...
Amendment 117 #
Council position Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Operators, with the exception of SMEs, who make timber and timber products available on the market of a value exceeding EUR 100 000 per annum, shall, throughout the supply chain, be able to: (i) identify both the operator who has supplied the timber and timber products, and the operator to whom the timber and timber products have been supplied; (ii) provide upon request information on the name of the species, the country/countries of harvest and where applicable the concession of origin; (iii) ascertain, where necessary, that the operator who has supplied the timber and timber products has fulfilled his obligations under this Regulation.
Amendment 136 #
Council position Article 9 – paragraph 1 1. The competent authorities shall carry out checks at reasonable intervals appropriate to the complexity of the timber and timber products supply chain, i.e. with particular attention to its early stages, to verify if operators comply with the requirements set out in Articles 4 and 5.
Amendment 139 #
Council position Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. The checks may include inter alia: (a) examination of measures and procedures that form part of the due diligence system; (b) examination of documentation and records that demonstrate the proper functioning of the due diligence system; (c) spot checks, including on-site checks, if necessary.
Amendment 140 #
Council position Article 9 – paragraph 2 2. Operators shall offer all assistance necessary to facilitate the performance of the checks referred to in paragraph 1, notably as regards access to premises and to documentation and records.
Amendment 142 #
Council position Article 9 – paragraph 3 3. Where, following the checks referred to in paragraph 1, shortcomings have been detected, such as the use of an incomplete or ineffective due diligence system to minimise the risk of illegally harvested timber and timber products being placed on the market, the competent authorities may issue a notice of remedial actions to be taken by the operator. Any failure by the operator to take such remedial action may give rise to penalties in accordance with Article 17.
Amendment 149 #
Council position Article 11 a (new) Article 11a Advisory Group 1. An Advisory Group shall be established, consisting of representatives of interested stakeholders, including, inter alia, forest-based industry representatives, forest owners, the timber trade, non- governmental organisations (NGOs) and consumer groups, and chaired by a representative of the Commission. 2. Representatives of Member States and of the European Parliament may participate in the meetings of the Advisory Group. 3. The Commission shall consult the Advisory Group before taking decisions pursuant to this Regulation.
Amendment 154 #
Council position Article 17 (a) The Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the provisions of this Regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. (b) The penalties provided for must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive
Amendment 159 #
Council position Annex – indent 2 a (new) - 4404 Hoopwood; split poles; piles, pickets and stakes of wood, pointed but not sawn lengthwise; wooden sticks, roughly trimmed but not turned, bent or otherwise worked, suitable for the manufacture of walking sticks, umbrellas, tool handles or similar; chipwood and similar;
Amendment 163 #
Council position Annex – indent 13 a (new) - 4417 00 00 Tools, tool bodies, tool handles, broom or brush bodies and handles, of wood; boot or shoe lasts and trees, of wood;
Amendment 165 #
Council position Annex – indent 14 a (new) - 4419 00 Tableware and kitchenware, of wood;
Amendment 167 #
Council position Annex – indent 14 b (new) - 4420 Wood marquetry and inlaid wood; caskets and cases for jewellery or cutlery, and similar articles, of wood; statuettes and other ornaments, of wood; wooden articles of furniture not falling within Chapter 94;
Amendment 169 #
Council position Annex – indent 14 c (new) - 4421 Other articles of wood (clothes hangers etc.);
Amendment 171 #
Council position Annex – indent 15 - Pulp and paper of Chapters 47, 48 and 4
Amendment 172 #
Council position Annex – indent 16 - 9401 61 00, 9401 69 00, 9401 90 30, 9403 30, 9403 40, 9403 50 00, 9403 60 and 9403 90 30 Wooden furniture;
source: PE-440.145
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2008/0241(COD) Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Recast
2010/11/03
ENVI
2 amendments...
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a directive Article 2 - paragraph 3 - point b (b) Equipment which is specifically designed as part of another type of equipment that does not fall within the scope of this Directive, such as part of a finished product outside the scope of the Directive or as part of a fixed installation, and can fulfil its function only if it is part of that equipment.
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a directive Article 3 - point s a (new) (sa)'fixed installation' shall mean fixed installation in the meaning of article 2(c) of Directive 2004/108/EC on electromagnetic compatibility.
source: PE-439.856
2011/09/13
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8 amendments...
Amendment 124 #
Council position Article 14 – paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 136 #
Council position Annex 3 – point 4 4. Large
Amendment 140 #
Council position Annex 3 – point 5 5. Small
Amendment 152 #
Council position Annex 4 – point 3 – paragraph 1 Straight fluorescent lamps, Compact fluorescent lamps, Fluorescent lamps, High intensity discharge lamps - including pressure sodium lamps and metal halide lamps, Low pressure sodium lamps, LED lamps, luminaires and other devices that emit or control light.
Amendment 156 #
Council position Annex 4 – point 4 4. Large
Amendment 161 #
Council position Annex 4 – point 5 5. Small
source: PE-472.180
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2008/0256(COD) Medicinal products for human use: information on products subject to medical prescription
2010/02/18
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20 amendments...
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Recital 11 (11) In order to further ensure that marketing authorisation holders disseminate only high-quality information and to distinguish non-promotional information from advertising, the types of information which may be disseminated should be defined. It is appropriate to allow marketing authorisation holders to disseminate the contents of the approved summaries of product characteristics and package leaflet, information that is compatible with those documents without going beyond their key elements
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 2 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 88 – paragraph 4 “4. The prohibition set out in paragraph 1 shall not apply to vaccination campaigns and other campaigns in the interest of public health carried out by the industry and approved by the competent authorities of the Member States, which shall ensure that such campaigns are not intended to serve as advertising.";
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 5 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 100a – paragraph 1 1. Member States shall allow the marketing authorisation holder to disseminate, either directly or indirectly through a third party, information to the general public or members thereof on authorised medicinal products subject to medical prescription provided that it is in accordance with the provisions of this Title. Such information shall not be considered advertising for the purposes of the application of Title VIII but it shall require prior authorisation by the Member State, after having checked that such information complies with the requirements for marketing authorisation for the medicinal product. The information concerned may not contain any data on development studies for medicinal products, new prospects for their use or properties under investigation, or any other information which may create distortions or endow the medicinal product with properties or uses other than those contained in the current marketing authorisation for the medicinal product in question.
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 5 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 100a – paragraph 2 – point a (a) information relating to human health or diseases, provided that it is based on objective, realistic data supplied by the competent bodies and there is no reference, even indirect, to medicinal products;
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 5 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 100a – paragraph 2 – point b (b) material provided by the marketing authorisation holder to healthcare professionals for distribution to patients, which must be explicitly authorised by the Member States, taking account of what was authorised in the technical summary.
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 5 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 100b – point a (a) the summary of product characteristics, labelling and package leaflet of the medicinal product, as approved by the competent authorities, and the publicly accessible version of the assessment report drawn up by the competent authorities; these versions and summaries shall require prior authorisation by the Member State before they are disseminated to the public;
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 5 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 100b – point b (b) information which does not go beyond the elements of the summary of product characteristics, labelling and the package leaflet of the medicinal product, and the publicly accessible version of the assessment report drawn up by the competent authorities, but presents them in a different way; this publicly accessible version may not constitute a substantial change in the characteristics, properties, effects and reactions that the medicinal product might have;
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 5 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 100b – point d (d) medicinal product-related information about non-interventional scientific studies, or accompanying measures to prevention and medical treatment, or information which presents the medicinal product in the context of the condition to be prevented or treated. This information must have been evaluated in advance by the Member State, and such studies must be included in the registration dossier for the medicinal product. Scientific studies may not be submitted if they were carried out without complying with the legal requirements in force for clinical trials. Scientific studies may also not be submitted if they relate to properties of the medicinal product or a use of that product other than those for which it is currently authorised in the Member State.
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 5 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 100c – introductory part Information on authorised medicinal products subject to medical prescription disseminated by the marketing authorisation holder to the general public or members thereof shall not be made available on television
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 5 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 100c – point a (a) written health-related publications as defined by the Member State of publication, to the exclusion of unsolicited material actively distributed to the general public or members thereof; health-related publications shall mean those certified as such by the Member State, so that consumers can clearly identify those publications as having been endorsed and authorised by the Member State;
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 5 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 100c – point b (b) internet websites on medicinal products, explicitly authorised and regarded as such by the Member State, to the exclusion of unsolicited material actively distributed to the general public or members thereof; for this purpose, the Member States shall establish a system for authorising, supervising and monitoring Internet sites which may present the information referred to in this article. Furthermore, an early warning system shall be set up among the Member States to combat Internet sites which violate the provisions of this Directive;
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 5 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 100c – point c (c) written an
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 5 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 100d – paragraph 1 – point f (f) it must be understandable and perfectly legible for the general public
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 5 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 100d – paragraph 1 – point h a (new) (ha) it must be presented in such a way as to ensure that the dosage of the medicinal product is perfectly understandable, paying particular attention to those medicinal products whose correct administration is complex. This information shall indicate: (i) the exact dosage to be taken; (ii) the way in which it is to be measured and the instruments to be used for this purpose; (iii) the interval of time between each dose; (iv) the adjustment of the dosage to the weight and age of the individual patient.
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 5 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 100d – paragraph 2 – point d (d) a mail address or e-mail address allowing members of the general public to send comments to the marketing authorisation holder. Comments sent by private individuals and the replies from marketing authorisation holders shall be duly recorded and monitored.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 5 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 100e – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. The state or infra-state authorities responsible for health administration shall set up a telephone helpline providing individual advice to patients, staffed by healthcare professionals, that may be consulted on the interpretation of the information contained in the leaflet, and on compatibility with other medicinal products or with the patient's case history.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 5 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 100f – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. A harmonised procedure shall be established to determine the bases on which information provided on Internet websites and information points is regulated, in such a way as to guarantee the reliability of the data presented and its compliance with the authorisation and registration of the medicinal product, providing a guarantee for consumers that the site or information concerned is accurate and based on facts. A certification or qualification system shall be applied with respect to authorised sites. A list shall also be kept of Internet web pages and information points authorised to provide the information referred to in this Directive. That list shall be kept up- to-date and shall be accessible to consumers.
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 5 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 100h – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 1. Member States shall ensure that marketing authorisation holders register Internet websites containing information on medicinal products with the national competent authorities of the Member State of the country code Top Level Domain used by the website concerned, prior to making it available to the general public. Where the website does not use a country code Top Level Domain, the marketing authorisation holder shall select the Member State of registration. This information shall comply with the requirements laid down in this Directive and shall be in accordance with the registration dossier for the medicinal product.
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 5 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 100h – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 Internet websites registered in accordance with paragraph 1 shall not allow the identification of members of the general public which have access to those websites or the appearance therein of unsolicited material actively distributed to the general public or members thereof. Those websites shall not contain web-TV, podcasts, video streaming or any other digital information format not strictly authorised in accordance with this Directive and supervised by the Member State.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 5 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 100k Information on homeopathic medicinal products referred to in Article 14(1) that have been classified as prescription-only shall be subject to the provisions of this Title. The same shall apply to information on herbal medicinal products or any other compounds or therapies that have been classified as prescription-only.
source: PE-439.168
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2008/0257(COD) Medicinal products for human use: pharmacovigilance of products [amend. Regulations (EC) No 726/2004 (Community procedures) and (EC) No 1394/2007]
2010/01/03
ENVI
3 amendments...
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Recital 15 (15) Where a medicinal product is authorized subject to the requirement to conduct a post-authorisation safety study or subject to conditions or restrictions with regard to the safe and effective use of the medicinal product, the medicinal product should be intensively monitored on the market. Patients and healthcare professionals should be encouraged to report all suspect adverse reactions to such medicinal products, and a publicly available list of such medicinal products should be kept up to date by the Agency. Patient reports should always be drawn up with the aid of a healthcare professional.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Article 1 – point 4 Regulation EC/726/2004 Article 10a – paragraph 3 3. On the basis of explanations submitted by the marketing authorisation holder, the Commission shall withdraw or confirm the requirement. Where the Commission confirms the requirement, the marketing authorisation shall be varied to include the requirement as a condition of the marketing authorisation and the risk management system shall be updated accordingly. Irrespective of whether the requirement is confirmed or withdrawn, the Commission must state the grounds for its decision in detail, and the decision shall be duly recorded.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Article 1 – point 11 Regulation EC/726/2004 Article 27 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Given that certain medicinal products cause adverse reactions, the Agency or the competent authorities should allow for the obligation of confirming the diagnosis before starting any treatment using those products.
source: PE-438.413
2010/05/02
ITRE
3 amendments...
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Recital 15 (15) Where a medicinal product is authori
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Article 1 – point 4 Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 Article 10 a – paragraph 3 3. On the basis of explanations submitted by the marketing authorisation holder, the Commission shall withdraw or confirm the requirement. Where the Commission confirms the requirement, the marketing authorisation shall be varied to include the requirement as a condition of the marketing authorisation and the risk management system shall be updated accordingly. Irrespective of whether the requirement is confirmed or withdrawn, the Commission must state the grounds for its decision in detail, and the decision shall be duly recorded.”
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Article 1 – point 11 Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 Article 27 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Given that certain medicinal products cause adverse reactions, the Agency or the competent authorities should allow for the obligation of confirming the diagnosis before starting any treatment using those products.
source: PE-438.505
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2008/0261(COD) Medicinal products for human use: prevention of the entry into the legal supply chain of falsified medicinal products (amend. Directive 2001/83/EC)
2010/12/03
ENVI
14 amendments...
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Recital 7 a (new) (7a) The use of technologies that allow the authentication and tracing of medicinal products at the level of individual dosage forms (e.g. the capsule, tablet or tamper-evident immediate packaging of liquids) can also be very valuable in terms of allowing better monitoring of products on the market.
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Recital 12 (12) Falsified active pharmaceutical ingredients pose the risk of sub-standard active pharmaceutical ingredients. This risk should be addressed
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Recital 13 (13)
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 3 – point a Directive 2001/83/EC Article 46 – point f – subparagraph 1 Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 3 – point b a (new) Directive 2001/83/EC Article 46 – point h (ba) The following point (h) is added: (h) to assume legal liability for the accuracy of the findings of inspections and checks he has carried out or commissioned, without it being possible to delegate that liability.
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 4 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 46b – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. Active substances used as starting material
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 4 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 46b – paragraph 2 – point b (b) they
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 - point 7 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 52 c (new) Article 52c The Commission shall study the possibilities for the authentication of individual dosage forms, as a method of detecting falsified medicinal products.
Amendment 313 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 13 – point a a (new) Directive 2001/83/EC Article 80 – point g (aa) Point (g) is replaced by the following: '(g) they must comply with the principles and guidelines of good distribution, trading and brokering practice for medicinal products as laid down in Article 84.'
Amendment 342 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 15 – point -a (new) Directive 2001/83/EC Article 111 – paragraph 1 (-a) Paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: '1. The competent authorities of the Member State concerned shall, under the Agency's coordination, ensure by means of repeated, and where necessary unannounced, inspections, that the legal requirements governing medicinal products are complied with, and shall, where appropriate, commission an official medicinal product test laboratory, or another laboratory designated for that purpose, to carry out sampling tests. Such inspections shall be carried out by officials representing the competent authority who shall be empowered to: (a) inspect manufacturing or commercial establishments and any laboratories entrusted by the holder of the manufacturing authorization with the task of carrying out checks pursuant to Article 20; (b) take samples; (c) examine any documents which relate to the object of the inspection, subject to the provisions in force in the Member States on 21 May 1975, and which place restrictions on these powers with regard to the descriptions of the method of preparation.'
Amendment 343 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 15 – point a a (new) Directive 2001/83/EC Article 111 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 (aa) In Article 111(1), subparagraph 2 is replaced by the following: '2. The competent authorities shall carry out repeated, and where necessary unannounced, inspections of the premises of producers, distributors or importers of active ingredients used as starting materials, the premises of manufacturing authorisation holders, the premises of medicinal product traders and brokers or the premises of excipient producers, importers and distributors where there are sound grounds for suspecting, on the basis of information available to the authorities or of previous cases, that legal obligations or the guidelines are not being complied with. Such inspections may also be carried out at the request of a Member State, the Commission or the Agency.'
Amendment 352 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 16 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 111a The Commission shall adopt detailed guidelines laying down the principles for inspections referred to in Article 111 and, in particular, the Union or national bodies responsible for carrying out inspections.
Amendment 354 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 16 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 111b – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. The Commission shall, following a request from a third country and the satisfactory conclusion of the inspection by the body responsible pursuant to Article 111a, list that country by way of a Decision if its regulatory framework for active substances exported to the Community and the respective control and enforcement ensure a protection of public health equivalent to that in the Community. Particular account shall be taken of:
Amendment 357 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article 1 – point 16 Directive 2001/83/EC Article 111b – paragraph 3 3. The Commission, in cooperation with the Agency and competent authorities of the Member States, shall verify regularly whether the conditions set out in paragraph 1 are fulfilled. The first verification shall
source: PE-439.406
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2009/0076(COD) Placing on the market and use of biocidal products
2011/09/13
ENVI
2 amendments...
Amendment 125 #
Council position Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point aa (aa) ‘nanomaterial’ means nanomaterial as defined in Commission Recommendation 20../…/EC of … … … concerning the definition of nanomaterials; The Commission shall regularly review and update the definition in light of latest advances in technical and scientific development.
Amendment 155 #
Council position Article 10 – paragraph 3 3. Prior to submitting its opinion on the approval or renewal of the approval of an active substance to the Commission, the Agency shall make publicly available, without prejudice to Articles 65 and 66, information on potential candidates for substitution during a period of no more than
source: PE-472.199
2011/09/14
ENVI
3 amendments...
Amendment 310 #
Council position Article 88 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 To that effect, those wishing to apply for the authorisation or mutual recognition in parallel of biocidal products of that product-type containing no active substances other than approved existing active substances shall submit applications for authorisation or mutual recognition in parallel to Member States' competent authorities no later than the date of approval of the active substance(s). In the case of biocidal products containing more than one active substance, applications for authorisation shall be submitted no later than the date of approval of the last active substance for that product-type.
Amendment 311 #
Council position Article 88 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 – point a (a) the biocidal product shall no longer be made available on the market with effect from
Amendment 351 #
Council position Annex VI – Introduction – point 2 2. The principles set out in this Annex can be applied in their entirety to the evaluation of biocidal products comprised of chemical substances. For biocidal products containing micro-organisms, these principles should be further developed in technical guidance taking into account practical experience gained, and be applied taking into account the nature of the product and the latest scientific information. In the case of biocidal products containing nanomaterials the principles set out in this Annex will also need to be adapted and elaborated in technical guidance to take account of the latest scientific information. The guidance, for substances falling under Recommendation 20../.../EC of ... with regard to specific requirements under this Regulation relating to their nature as nanomaterials shall not apply where these substances contain: -less than 10 w-% of nano-objects as defined by ISO, or -have not been intentionally manufactured at the nanoscale in order to take advantage of their specific nano qualities.
source: PE-472.203
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2009/2099(INI) University Business Dialogue: a new partnership for the modernisation of Europe's universities
2010/03/02
ITRE
4 amendments...
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a It is necessary for universities to open their doors to businesses and employers so that they can make recommendations regarding the content of teaching and the training, knowledge and skills which students should possess to equip them effectively for their work. This practice has, where applied, produced good results;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Is of the view that one initiative that would promote mobility, help young researchers in their careers and ensure greater business involvement is the organisation of postgraduate European Masters of Excellence programmes, in cooperation with different universities and with the active participation of businesses, coupled with grants for students and incentives for researchers;
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. If a closer links are being sought between the business and research communities and the universities, it is necessary for the Member States and Europe to facilitate the joint involvement of foundations, hospitals and public and private universities in the educational process and the promotion of research;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 12 b (new) 12b.The Member States and the EU must provide financial incentives and administrative facilities to stimulate the introduction of lifelong learning courses so as to prolong the usefulness of individuals and those at the workplace and encourage the inclusion of older people in the productive cycle.
source: PE-438.395
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2009/2108(INI) Report on the implementation of EU legislation aiming at the conservation of biodiversity
2010/09/06
ENVI
2 amendments...
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 – point a (new) a) Calls on the Commission and Member States, to fully implement Management Nature 2000, Art. 6 and to make an effort with a view to conclude an agreement with land owners in order to achieve alternative solutions and compensations measures, aiming at the integration of the society in the process of the conservation of biodiversity
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 – point a (new) a) Considering that fauna's food cycle is related to agriculture, the ecologic pyramid and water. We request that in the new EU action, these points should be linked to the agricultural production and water system in connection with the fauna needs.
source: PE-442.978
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2009/2151(INI) Report on the Commission communication: 'A community approach on the prevention of natural and man made disasters'
2010/03/24
ENVI
2 amendments...
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Calls on the European Commission to propose a more systematic pooling of existing national resources through the creation of a European civil protection force, in order to strengthen the effectiveness of EU prevention mechanisms.
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14 a. Calls on the Member States who are responsible for land management to introduce a criteria and legislation in order to prevent catastrophes in areas at risk of flood and landslides and other geological risks taking into account the problems created by indiscriminate deforestation and furthermore to prevent constructions in these areas.
source: PE-439.951
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2010/0195(COD) Air quality: provisions for engines placed on the market under the flexibility scheme
2011/02/23
ENVI
1 amendments...
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a directive - amending act Annex Directive 97/68/EC Annex XIII – section 1 - point 1.4. 1.4 As regards engines for use in propulsion of locomotives, during the transition period between Stage III A and Stage III B an OEM may seek permission for his engine suppliers to place on the market a maximum of
source: PE-458.785
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2010/0208(COD) Genetically modified organisms GMOs: possibility for the Member States to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of GMOs in their territory
2011/03/17
ENVI
3 amendments...
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act Recital 4 a (new) (4a) The research conducted to date shows that plants have exogenous genome integration defence systems that prevent horizontal gene transfer, and that these include exogenous sequence silencing and degradation.
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act Recital 8 a (new) (8a) Never in the history of European agriculture has an agricultural species invaded or caused damage to the environment or its ecosystems, with the exception of damage caused by the use of the land for agricultural purposes.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act Recital 8 b (new) (8b) New genetic risk assessment testing techniques have ruled out the possibility of horizontal gene transfer from plants or animals to humans, thereby providing scientific proof that agricultural species are not susceptible to genetic invasion and offering a guarantee of food security. The scientific explanation for these findings lies in the fact that all known digestive systems are designed specifically to denature bipolymers (fats, proteins, nucleic acids and carbohydrates) into monomers (fatty acids, amino acids, nucleotides and sugars, respectively), for use by the organism.
source: PE-460.799
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2010/0377(COD) Control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances
2011/06/28
ENVI
1 amendments...
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a directive Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. With the aim of protecting human health, the Commission shall lay down, by 31 December 2012, obligatory minimum distances between the establishments covered by this Directive and the zones listed in paragraph 1. The Commission is invited also to update the guidelines published in 2006, on compatibility between the establishments covered by Directive 96/82/EC and the zones listed in paragraph 1, with a view to adapting them to technical progress and the new legislation in force in the EU.
source: PE-467.297
2011/06/30
ENVI
1 amendments...
Amendment 279 #
Proposal for a directive Annex I – Part 2 – Table – Row 34 – Column 1 Petroleum products and their waste (a)gasolines and naphthas,
source: PE-467.346
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2010/2016(INI) Guaranteeing independent impact assessments
2010/06/10
ITRE
5 amendments...
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Proposes that IAs on legislative proposals include an economic and viability assessment on application of the substitution principle, while taking into account unavoidable exceptions such as heritage considerations. It must be ensured that substitute products are affordable and do not always come from monopoly companies;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 b (new) 7b. Emphasises that promoters of projects or direct or indirect beneficiaries of their implementation must not be able to conduct or approve the draft environmental assessment, since a mandatory independent external assessment is necessary;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 c (new) 7c. Takes the view that it should not be possible for environmental impact assessments on projects or legislation sponsored by public administrations or their dependent undertakings to be conducted or approved by the administration concerned;
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 d (new) 7d. Believes that a cost-benefit approach is insufficient when it comes to IAs, since this does not serve to assess the impact on natural and historical resources, and that specific indicators should therefore be developed to assess those non-renewable resources;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 e (new) 7e. Given the cost of IAs, priority should be given to their being conducted on legislative proposals laying down binding rules.
source: PE-450.606
2010/09/14
ENVI
4 amendments...
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1a (new) 1a. Proposes that priority be given to legislative proposals for binding rules, given the cost of carrying out these IAs;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5a (new) 5a. Calls for the cost-benefit concept in the IAs on legislative proposals to be expanded to include specific indicators on natural and cultural resources so as to prevent their possible destruction, given that these resources require a specific and different assessment;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8f (new) 8f. Stresses that the concept of bio- geographical zones contained in the Natura 2000 network should be applied in European legislation as this would forestall assumptions that legislative implementation was not viable and would help avoid unnecessary costs;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8g (new) 8g. Proposes that the IAs on legislative proposals include an economic assessment of the implementation of the substitution principle;
source: PE-448.834
2011/03/03
JURI
6 amendments...
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 46 a (new) 46a. Calls for the cost-benefit concept in impact assessments on legislative proposals to be expanded to include specific indicators on natural and cultural resources so as to prevent their possible destruction, given that these resources are not renewable, offer added richness and require a specific and different assessment;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 46 b (new) 46b. Considers it necessary, given the differences in climate in the various parts of Europe, to apply the definition of biogeographical zones used in the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), so that the rules apply to a specific situation, avoiding distortions;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 46 c (new) 46c. Takes the view that it should not be possible for environmental impact assessments on projects or legislation sponsored by public administrations or their dependent undertakings to be either conducted or approved by the administration concerned;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 46 d (new) 46d. Takes the view that, with regard to land-use planning issues and the expansion of large-scale urban developments, where responsibility lies with the Member States or regional institutions, the latter will need to revise their own procedures where appropriate so that independent impact assessment is guaranteed, ensuring that institutions benefiting from projects are obliged to accept and respect the judgment reached in impact assessments;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 46 e (new) 46e. Takes the view that impact assessments on legislative proposals should include an economic and viability assessment applying the substitution principle, while taking into account unavoidable exceptions such as historical and natural heritage considerations, as a foundation for and guarantee of European cultural tourism; takes the view that care must be taken to ensure that substitute products do not harm competitiveness, avoiding the existence of monopoly companies;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 46 f (new) 46f. Takes the view that, when large-scale projects covered in the 'SEI' Directive 2001/42/EC on strategic environmental assessment are implemented, the Commission should ensure the full application of all aspects of Article 3 of the 'EIA' Directive 85/337/EC, which includes: 'human beings, fauna and flora; soil, water, air, climate and the landscape; material assets and the cultural heritage; the interaction between the factors mentioned in the first, second and third indents';
source: PE-460.656
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2010/2021(INI) Power of legislative delegation
2010/02/24
ENVI
7 amendments...
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Insists that decisions previously adopted under the regulatory procedure with scrutiny (RPS) should in principle henceforth be adopted either under Article 290 of the TFEU or under the ordinary legislative procedure on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the principle of subsidiarity enshrined in Article 5 of the EU Treaty;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Emphasises that recourse to the so- called "
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 – first indent – providing Parliament, at the same time as the Council and the Member States, with the full information and documentation used for the preparation of the delegated acts, as well as the drafts of delegated acts; to this end the current comitology register could be used a
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 – third indent – inv
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Calls for
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Calls for an institutional approach to assess the administrative structures and human resources available to develop such delegated competences;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 b (new) 7b. Believes that it will be important, in the interests of citizens and for the sake of transparency, to develop for the future an objective way of assessing the degree of efficiency of the delegation of powers for the purposes of implementing EU legislation in accordance with the new legal basis provided for in Article 298 of the TFEU.
source: PE-439.269
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2010/2084(INI) European initiative on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
2010/11/11
ENVI
2 amendments...
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. Welcomes the EU Joint Programming initiative promoted by the Member States in order to boost research on Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases and encourages the European Commission to continue launching activities in order to tackle health-related, social, technological, and environmental challenges for the treatment of Alzheimer and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 – point j (new) 12j. Calls on the Member States, in the light of the destructive impact of Alzheimer’s on the memory and the mental faculties, to devise national strategies enabling the authorities responsible for financial aid to sufferers also to monitor such aid so as to ensure that it is used exclusively to benefit the sufferers;
source: PE-452.652
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2010/2089(INI) Reducing health inequalities in the EU
2010/12/14
ENVI
1 amendments...
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Stresses that attention must focus on the whole social gradient, with particular attention to be given to the needs of people in poverty, disadvantaged migrant and ethnic minority groups, people with disabilities with special focus on mental illness, elderly people
source: PE-454.502
2011/10/01
ENVI
4 amendments...
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Encourages all the Member States to invest in social, educational, environmental and health services infrastructure; and to promote initiatives in order to tackle social isolation in elderly patients as it has an important impact on patient's prognosis;
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Calls on the Commission and Member States to develop a common set of indicators to monitor health inequalities by age, sex, socio-economic status
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 – point 1 (new) (1) Calls on the Commission for the development of further research to understand reasons lying behind unequal access to care for older patients and to identify ways of improving treatment for these patients
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 – point 2 (new) (2) Calls on the Commission and Member States to make adequate access to healthcare and treatments for older people, a priority for ‘2012 European Year for Active Ageing and Intergenerational Solidarity’
source: PE-454.655
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2010/2103(INI) International trade policy in the context of climate change imperatives
2010/09/09
ENVI
1 amendments...
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 – point (i) (new) (i) The promotion of renewable energies should be stepped up in all cases where Member State governments follow a consistent policy and establish a binding legal framework enabling the adoption, in the long term, of a phased programme of aids contributing to market opening and to the creation of minimal infrastructures, an element which is essential at a time of crisis and business uncertainty;
source: PE-448.806
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2010/2106(INI) Commission Green Paper "On forest protection and information in the EU: preparing forests for climate change"
2010/10/14
ITRE
5 amendments...
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Stresses the need to respect the
Amendment 79 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Points out that in arid areas and regions at risk of desertification, reafforestation with productive species, as this will serve to benefit the inhabitants and secure their involvement in the tasks of conservation and firefighting;
Amendment 80 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 b (new) 9b. Recognises that in Mediterranean countries, forests are particularly important because of their ability to bring down the temperature and balance the water cycle, and therefore considers that reafforestation should be preceded by scientific studies to identify the varieties and sites best suited to the purposes of soil conservation and rainwater catchment;
Amendment 81 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 c (new) 9c. Encourages the Member States and the Commission to continue their efforts to stamp out illegal logging and trade in the timber thus produced, since in so doing they will help to combat deforestation, forest degradation, and biodiversity loss;
Amendment 82 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 b (new) 9d. Considers, given their importance in CO2 sequestration, that agroforestry trees should be assessed in the same way as all non-productive traditional woodlands;
source: PE-448.964
2011/02/15
ENVI
17 amendments...
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas forests and wooded land cover 42% of the EU's surface
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas energy generation from solid biomass and biowaste is projected to be 58% of EU renewables by 2020, which could lead
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Recital L L. whereas genetic selection should
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2a (new) 2a. Recalls that forests are the main repository of carbon and have a vital role to play in the fight against climate change; stresses that it is therefore vital for the EU to reinforce its strategy for combating the factors causing deterioration of forests, such as fires and atmospheric pollution;
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls on the Commission and Member States to intensify efforts to achieve the
Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Points to the need to lay down the financial framework required to boost forest firefighting and also calls for greater flexibility to be brought to mobilisation of the Solidarity Fund;
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 b (new) 14b. Highlights the crucial role played by farmers in preventing fires; therefore considers it necessary to ensure that farming remains a viable activity in order to halt the abandonment of production and rural depopulation, given that this would considerably aggravate the situation with regard to fires;
Amendment 246 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Maintains that producer groups
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21a. Points to the success of the reafforestation measures under rural development policy and maintains that efforts in that area should continue over time while also serving to encourage planting with species more resistant to fires, storms, and pests;
Amendment 291 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 a (new) 27a. Believes that productive forests should not only be focused on production wood but also on soil regeneration, food productivity and the fight against desertification;
Amendment 292 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 b (new) 27b. Considers that recent research on climate and meteorology must be taken fully into account in European forest protection regulations;
Amendment 293 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 c (new) 27c. In order to guarantee greater efficiency in forest management, recommends that the Commission and Member States develop research and define different criteria in relation to the needs and specific solutions applicable to the bioclimatic-zones;
Amendment 294 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 d (new) 27d. In order to achieve the objectives of the EU 20/20 Strategy, request that each Member State or region develop a forest strategy which includes: reforestation of the river banks, the capture of rainwater, agriculture activities and the research results for the selection of the best plant or trees of traditional varieties and species adapted to droughts;
Amendment 295 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 e (new) 27e. Calls for the revision of the definition of "forest", recognising that much of the native Mediterranean forests are composed of low-rise trees and so-called "bush", composed of shrubs and species of low height; notes that these trees are essential for soil conservation, CO2 sequestration and for the micro-climate balance;
Amendment 296 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 f (new) 27f. Considers that the identification of species with high yield potential for energy production could be technically cumbersome as they compete against regular crops based on subsidies from the EU; thus considers that genetic improvement or productivity cannot be properly assessed as it will depend on political decisions rather than market demands;
Amendment 297 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 a (new) 27a. Draws attention to the added difficulties faced by islands and the outermost regions in tackling fires; asks for special treatment to be provided for those regions through the various financial instruments available, including the Solidarity Fund; General proposals – New paragraph)
Amendment 298 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 g (new) 27g. Calls for EU policy on forests to take into account the two hydrological regimes of Europe divided by the "Continental Divide", where climate processes and their varieties differ; notes that this diversity is recognised by the latest scientific achievements; considers that the differences in these biogeographical areas must be taken into account with indicators for forest monitoring;
source: PE-458.605
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2010/2107(INI) Revision of the Energy Efficiency Action Plan
2010/09/09
ENVI
4 amendments...
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Points out that no further promotion in the field of renewable energies should be carried out unless the governments of the Member States commit themselves to adopt a long term legal framework, which guarantees long term investments and the opening of markets. Being necessary to have a policy of reasonable subsidies in order to create incentives that allow technological development in order to cut costs;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Points out that the main advantage of electric vehicles is their contribution to improving air quality in built-up areas; calls on the Commission carefully to assess the impact of the widespread use of electric cars in terms of energy efficiency and compliance with the targets for reducing CO2 emissions;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. Regrets that the instrument often used in energy and environmental policy decisions takes the form of a simple ban, without first analysing the consequences; in this context, asks the Commission to draw up a report on the introduction of low-energy light bulbs, the link between price and the quality of the end product, the effects on energy efficiency and the benefits for consumers;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 c (new) 6c. Calls on the Commission to look into the possibility of harmonising speed limits on all European roads in order to improve energy efficiency for the transport of people and goods by road, whilst at the same time helping to improve road safety; also supports the installation of speed limiters in light vehicles;
source: PE-448.808
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2010/2139(INI) Report 2010 on the implementation of the Cohesion Policy programmes for 2007-2013
2010/10/12
ENVI
2 amendments...
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 – point i (new) (i) Calls on the Commission to provide funding for programmes geared to urban regeneration and improving environmental conditions, including projects for water quality;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 – point ii (new) (ii) Calls on the Commission to step up communication in the regions on the opportunities that Europe offers for innovation in the field of environmental technologies, and highlights the need to implement measures to facilitate the involvement of SMEs;
source: PE-454.503
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2010/2156(INI) Unlocking the potential of cultural and creative industries
2011/01/20
ITRE
9 amendments...
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Calls on the Commission to pursue its efforts for a better definition of the CCIs in order to analyse in depth their impact on long-term growth and international competitiveness and to better foster recognition of the specific features of the sector;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Highlights the importance of fostering greater knowledge of the creative industries in educational programmes and vocational training, enhancing students' computing and technological skills and launching initiatives to promote creative entrepreneurship; Emphasises the need to enhance the dialogue between university- level institutions and SMEs;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Emphasises the need to strengthen the sector’s marketing facet (distribution and sales) in order to harness its potential to the full at local, national and international level. Will to that end promote the running of workshops on the use of social networks and other available internet tools that can generate business;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. Recognises the effectiveness of EU programmes such as the Programme for Innovation and Competitiveness in enabling SMEs to access financing, and suggests that the Commission assess the possibility of devising similar specific programmes for CCIs, in view of how important this type of company is to recovering from the current recession;
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. Calls on the Commission to draw up Europe-wide business plan guidelines for creative and cultural projects/services/works, as well as specific performance indicators that can facilitate the technical and economic assessment of investment in the sector, avoiding unnecessary costs and red tape for SMEs;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 c (new) 4c. Recognises that the main issue confronting CCIs is that of managing intangibles, despite the fact that they can subsequently be of high and very long-term value compared with other, much more short-term, industries. In the same vein, CCIs also foster values and inform, and have a sustained impact over time, eventually forming part of the collective memory;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 d (new) 6d. Recognises the need to promote innovation in the field of technology, but also in the field of production processes and when developing projects themselves;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 e (new) 6e. Recognises that the development of intangibles (such as ideas and storytelling) must include the concept of innovation in terms of (i) the narrative itself and (ii) the tools used in that narration (cross-media and multiplatform products);
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 f (new) 6f. Advocates the setting-up of exchange programmes intended to promote the creation of CCI platforms.
source: PE-456.786
2011/11/02
CULT
9 amendments...
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote patronage and thus strengthen the link between cultural and creative industries and enterprises through tax incentives;
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 b (new) 15b. Asks for support for specific financing measures for cultural and creative industries as returns on investment in this sector come in the longer term;
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 c (new) 15c. Recognises the need to promote innovation in the field of technology, but also in the field of production processes and when developing projects themselves;
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 d (new) 15d. Recognises that the development of intangibles (such as ideas and storytelling) must include the concept of innovation in terms of (i) the narrative itself and (ii) the tools used in that narration (cross-media and multiplatform products);
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 e (new) 15e. Recognises the importance of cultural and creative industries in fostering the development of European content thereby contributing to the cultural convergence of the Member States and a closer relationship between their people;
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 f (new) 15f. Recognises the effectiveness of EU programmes such as the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme in enabling SMEs to access financing, and suggests that the Commission assess the possibility of devising similar specific programmes for cultural and creative industries, given how important this type of company is to recovering from the current recession;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 g (new) 15g. Emphasises the need to strengthen the sector’s marketing facet (distribution and sales) in order to harness its potential to the full at local, national and international level; will to that end promote the running of workshops on the use of social networks and other available Internet tools that can generate business;
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 h (new) 15h. Recognises the need to encourage the creation of platforms and international networks with the aim of transferring innovation and improving competitiveness in the field of technology and content;
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 i (new) 15i. Recognises that it is not just innovation in technological production that must be promoted but also innovation in management processes and in developing the projects themselves and their distribution and marketing;
source: PE-454.693
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2010/2245(INI) Innovation Union: transforming Europe for a post-crisis world
2011/02/21
ENVI
9 amendments...
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Stresses that in some sectors, such as that of health, the results of research have fed into innovation whenever science has allowed, and therefore considers that the Commission’s pessimism with regard to innovation is in many cases unjustified;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 14 b (new) 14b. Given that innovation is usually closely linked to the market and develops through non-formal channels, believes that the EU should fine-tune its evaluation methods to reflect the fact that the same criteria cannot be used to assess every area;
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 14 c (new) 14c. Calls on the EU to conduct a study on the obstacles the EU itself has created to the development of research and innovation in Europe by reducing the expiry date for patents, the widespread introduction of the precautionary principle, giving legal form to the principle of substitution without any specific impact assessments and adopting the Reach Regulation without taking into account quality considerations or exemptions and without having checked for any adverse impact it might have on industrial activity;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Regrets that innovation protocols are subjected to long bureaucratic approval processes that slows down innovation, limits the competitiveness of the EU market and stops the development of scientific knowledge in the medical community deferring the benefits to patients;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 14 b (new) 14b. Calls upon the Commission and Member States to define and implement policy frameworks aimed at stimulating rapid access for users to valuable innovations across the EU, ensuring that newly-found innovations can actually reach potential end-users within reasonable timeframes;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 14 c (new) 14c. Stresses the importance of giving priority to revising the clinical trials directive in dialogue with researches, with the aim of ensuring an improved regulatory framework for developing medicinal products and comparing alternative treatments with medicinal products in clinical research (as stated in the Council Conclusions on Innovation and Solidarity in Pharmaceuticals of Brussels, 6 December 2010);
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 14 d (new) 14d. Stresses the great importance of using new knowledge to create new and better ways to prevent, find, and treat cancer and to promote rapid mechanisms to make those discoveries available to patients;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 14 e (new) 14e. Urges the European Commission to follow the recommendation of the Interim Evaluation of the Seventh Framework Programme (Expert Group) when it asks a moratorium on new instruments should be considered until the existing ones have been sufficiently developed and adequately evaluated, and care should be taken to avoid a confusing proliferation of instruments;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 14 f (new) 14f. Asks the European Commission to present to the European Parliament an external evaluation about the innovation instruments created inside the Seventh Framework Programme. Platforms, JETIs where the evaluation should include activities, calls, projects of innovation and results (if they exist) and the economic contribution from public and private funds;
source: PE-458.831
2011/04/03
JURI
5 amendments...
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Urges the European Commission to follow the recommendation of the Interim Evaluation of the Seventh Framework Programme (Expert Group) when it asks a moratorium on new instruments should be considered until the existing ones have been sufficiently developed and adequately evaluated, and care should be taken to avoid a confusing proliferation of instruments;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 b (new) 8b. Considers that in order to guarantee the success of the new instruments for innovation that are going to be developed in the EU2020 strategy its necessary to approve clear and specific 'Rules of Participation' that include an obligatory proportion of small enterprises;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 c (new) 8c. Asks the European Commission to present to the European Parliament an external evaluation of the innovation instruments created under the Seventh Framework Programme, such as, for example, technological platforms and JETIs (Joint European Technology Initiatives), whereby the evaluation should cover activities, calls for proposals, innovation projects and results (if any) and the economic contribution from public and private funds.
source: PE-458.757
2011/08/03
ITRE
34 amendments...
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A – introductory part A. whereas accelerating innovation is not only essential in order to attain a sustainable and competitive economic model and secure future employment, but will also generate solutions to the shared grand societal challenges facing European society, namely:
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B – point 1 a (new) · ensure a direct and open involvement of the most relevant actors (especially enterprises) in the decision-making processes,
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas, given that the online public consultation process conducted by the Commission is failing to ensure that full and proper account is taken of the realities of the situation and the views of the sectors affected, a more detailed study should be made of those realities and of the production system in order to gauge development and improvement in each sector;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the Innovation Union flagship initiative, which is the most significant and concrete attempt so far to introduce a strategic, integrated and market-oriented European innovation policy, whose success though depends on the full cooperation of – and its implementation by –the Member States;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Calls for a broad concept of innovation that goes beyond technological
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Calls for a clear distinction to be made between ‘original innovation’, meaning something made for the first time and not available on the market, from commercial improvements or alterations made to a product, service, process or movements already present on the market;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. Takes the view that socio-economic innovation needs to be precisely but flexibly defined, because in many cases it does not take the form of a product or the application of a technical solution but of a series of interconnected, long-term institutional, technical and management changes that constitute a process;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 c (new) 2c. Takes the view that the rules governing the use of innovation support should make a distinction between original innovation and product or company management improvements; points out that funding provided for business improvements could be deemed to constitute business aid;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Considers that in order to guarantee the success of the new instruments for innovation that are going to be developed in the EU2020 Strategy is necessary to approve clear and specific 'Rules of Participation' that include an obligatory proportion of small and micro enterprises;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Welcomes the Commission's focus on grand societal challenges, and stresses that innovation is needed in order to increase resource productivity and sustainable
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 – point 1 · strategic orientation, design and implementation of all policies and measures, with the aim of contributing to and enhancing innovation in Europe (through, for example, education and training, advisory services, the labour market, the single market, infrastructure, taxation instruments, industrial policy and trade);
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 – point 1 · strategic orientation, design and implementation of all policies and measures, with the aim of contributing to and enhancing innovation in Europe (through, for example, education and training, advisory services, the labour market, the single market, infrastructure, taxation instruments, EU policies focused on SMEs, industrial policy and trade);
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Welcomes the Commission's proposal for the development of a single integrated indicator allowing better monitoring of progress in innovation, involving primarily enterprises that, since the very beginning and in a concrete way, are committed in evaluating innovation; urges further development of the ‘scoreboard’ by means of international cooperation;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Believes that, given that innovation is usually closely linked to the market and develops through non-formal channels, the EU should fine-tune its innovation evaluation methods to reflect the fact that the same criteria cannot be used to assess every area;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 2 Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Stresses that citizens' demands as consumers and engagement as professionals are one of the main drivers of innovation; points out that the creation of an innovative society must therefore be based on the participation of its citizens, by enabling them to articulate their needs and their creative potential through a bottom-up approach and by providing innovative solutions enabling individual citizens to contribute to resource efficiency;
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Highlights the importance of social innovation and the need to adopt a bottom- up approach and an open environment for creative ideas reducing the European risk adversity towards business development, so as to spur productivity growth, empower employees and develop solutions for unmet social needs (such as inclusion and immigration);
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Calls on the
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Calls on the Commission to introduce a better method of financing innovation, by creating synergies and merging Research & Development & Innovation (R&D&I) support programmes where possible, for example the FPs, Joint Technology Initiatives, the CIP, Joint Programmes, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology and the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15a. Asks the European Commission to present to the European Parliament an external evaluation about the innovation instruments created inside the Seventh Framework Programme like Technological Platforms and JTIs where the evaluation should include activities, calls, innovation projects and results (if they exist) and the economic contribution from public and private funds;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Stresses the need to support a composite financial architecture, as well as the development of new financial mechanisms, also combining automatic instruments with grant-based instruments in order to foster investments needed to reach strategic R&D goals;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18a. Welcomes the Commission proposal to define specific investments addressed to innovative start-ups;
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Calls on the Commission to move a greater proportion of close-to-the-market research to demonstration projects through relevant loan-driven instruments such as the CIP, the RSFF and the EIF, and to give SMEs Europe-wide access thereto;
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 a (new) 22a. Urges the European Commission to follow the recommendation of the Interim Evaluation of the Seventh Framework Programme (Expert Group) when it asks for a moratorium on new instruments that should be considered until the existing ones have been sufficiently developed and adequately evaluated; therefore, calls for special precaution to be taken in order to avoid confusion due to the proliferation of instruments;
Amendment 231 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 a (new) 22a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States, in the light of the fact that over recent years some EU policies and legislation have created difficulties for research and innovation and have been instrumental in the closure of many firms and the relocation of a large part of the European pharmaceuticals and chemicals industries, and have at the same time created difficulties for innovation, to carry out a study to identify the difficulties caused by the current legislation;
Amendment 234 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Stresses that the European single market must be completed for all goods and services as a matter of urgency, including innovative health products, thus providing access to 500 million consumers; draws attention, in this connection, to the fact that in some sectors, such as the health sector, results research findings have fed into innovation whenever science has allowed, and therefore considers that the Commission’s pessimism with regard to innovation is in many cases unjustified;
Amendment 246 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Calls for the introduction of a
Amendment 255 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Welcomes the Commission proposal to develop a European knowledge market for trading and licensing by the end of 2011
Amendment 259 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 a (new) 27a. Points out that, if we are to move towards a single innovation market, ways of assessing the direct and indirect, short- and long-term, economic and social benefits need to be agreed;
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 a (new) 28a. Calls on the EU to conduct a study on the obstacles it has itself created to the development of research and innovation in Europe by bringing forward the expiry date for patents, introducing the precautionary principle across the board, giving legal form to the principle of substitution without any specific impact assessments and adopting the Reach Regulation without taking into account quality considerations or exemptions and without having checked for any adverse impact it might have on industrial activity;
Amendment 263 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Urges the Member States to direct their public procurement towards innovative products, processes and services; calls, therefore, on the Commission, in its legislative proposals, to facilitate innovation enabling public procurement, including a review of pre-commercial procurement opportunities, and calls on the Member States to
Amendment 282 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 – point 5 · encompass all research and innovation programmes, including the EIT's Knowledge and Innovation Communities;
Amendment 284 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 point 5 a (new) · involve all relevant public and private partners along the supply chains, in the selection and development of the future partnerships, as well as in the definition of their governance models,
Amendment 289 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 point 5 b (new) · better coordinate existing instruments and initiatives
source: PE-460.664
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2011/0172(COD) Energy efficiency
2011/07/11
ENVI
4 amendments...
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 33 a (new) (33a) The Commission and the Member States should seek to establish research schemes to come up with technology for use in historic buildings, covering all aspects connected with the use of renewable energy, the installation of smart meters and other technologies that would need to be installed in such buildings. The Commission and the Member States should also undertake to disseminate the findings of research that has already been carried out.
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 33 b (new) (33b) Given the special characteristics of historic buildings, research would need to be carried out into the different energy consumption profile involved, taking into account the insulation qualities of traditional architecture, the way in which it is adapted to its environment and the good practices employed in the past with regard to the use and function of such buildings.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a directive Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. Buildings of special architectural, historical or cultural merit shall be exempted from the minimum requirements set by this Directive due to their particular technical and aesthetic characteristics. Therefore Member States should be free to decide on a case by case basis, in consultation with representative experts of cultural heritage in each country, when a specific building of such a nature would require this exemption.
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a directive Article 6 – paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. The Member States shall ensure that, where historic buildings are concerned, public funding provided for window renewal schemes may also be used for roof insulation.
source: PE-475.843
2011/11/16
ITRE
14 amendments...
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 12 a (new) (12a) “The Commission’s Communication on “Energy infrastructure priorities for 2020 and beyond – A Blueprint for an integrated European energy network” underlines the need to adapt EU power capacity to the multitude of applications and technologies relying on electricity as an energy source as well as to maintain the system's security. Demand side resources, applications and technologies have the potential to lead to massive carbon reductions and address the integration of renewable energy into energy networks. Member States shall therefore encourage participation of demand side resources, applications and technologies, such as demand response, into energy markets.”
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 16 a (new) (16a) The problems encountered in implementing consumption audits need to be borne in mind, as the municipalities signatory to the Covenant of Mayors are coming up against significant barriers in accessing energy use data disaggregated according to the categories proposed by the European Commission in the Covenant of Mayors.
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 20 (20) These audits should be carried out
Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 23 (23) High-efficiency cogeneration (CHP) and district heating and cooling has significant potential for saving primary energy which is largely untapped in the Union. Member States should draw up national plans to develop high-efficiency CHP and district heating and cooling which assesses the socio-economic costs. These plans should cover a sufficiently long period to provide investors with information concerning national development plans and contribute to a stable and supportive investment environment. New electricity generation installations and existing installations which are substantially refurbished or whose permit or licence is updated should be equipped with high-efficient CHP units to recover waste heat stemming from the production of electricity. This waste heat could then be transported where it is needed through district heating networks. To this end, Member States should adopt authorisation criteria to ensure the location of installations in sites close to heat demand points. Member States should however be able to lay down conditions for exemption from these obligations where certain conditions are met.
Amendment 282 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 31 (31) Energy performance contracting (EPC) comprises a wide variety of mechanisms which open up opportunities to deploy more energy-efficient technologies and solutions. It is necessary to continue developing the market for energy services to ensure the availability of both the demand for and the supply of energy services in an open and transparent manner. Transparency, for example by means of lists of energy services providers, can contribute to this. Model contracts and guidelines, in particular for energy performance contracting, can also help stimulate demand. As in other forms of third-party financing arrangements, in an energy performance contract the beneficiary of the energy service avoids investment costs by using part of the financial value of energy savings to repay the investment fully or partially, carried out by a third party. The market of energy performance contracting shall not be discriminatory to any energy services providers.
Amendment 290 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 34 Amendment 329 #
Proposal for a directive Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. Buildings of special architectural, historical or cultural merit may be exempted from the minimum requirements set by the Directive, due to its particular technical and aesthetic characteristics. Therefore Member States should establish a specific system, in consultation with representatives experts of cultural heritage in each country, when a specific building of such a nature would require this exemption.
Amendment 354 #
Proposal for a directive Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 c (new) 2 c. ‘end-use energy savings’: an amount of saved energy determined by measuring and/or estimating consumption by the final customer before and after implementation of one or more improvement measures, whilst ensuring normalisation for external conditions that affect energy consumption;
Amendment 357 #
Proposal for a directive Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 3. 'energy service' means the physical benefit, utility or good derived from a combination of energy with energy management system and/or energy efficient technology
Amendment 389 #
Proposal for a directive Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new) 11 a. ‘demand response’ programs make possible for energy consumers to temporarily reduce their demand for electricity in response to supply conditions. Demand response allows collaboration between energy provider and energy user to incentivate reduction of energy demand at times of peak load, or in response to curtailment requests increasing efficiency of the energy value chain;
Amendment 507 #
Proposal for a directive Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. Without prejudice to Article 7 of Directive 2010/31/EU, Member States shall ensure that as from 1 January 2014, 3% of the total heated and/or cooled floor area owned by their public bodies is renovated each year to meet at least the minimum energy performance requirements set by the Member State concerned in application of Article 4 of Directive 2010/31/EU. The 3% rate shall be calculated on the total heated and/or cooled floor area of buildings with a total
Amendment 536 #
Proposal for a directive Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Where a public body already has an energy efficiency strategy in place for its buildings based on another parameter, such as savings per heated and/or cooled square meter, and where this strategy is expected to yield energy savings equivalent or higher than the savings expected from meeting the renovation target, Member States shall allow the public body to continue following its existing strategy.
Amendment 537 #
Proposal for a directive Article 4 – paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. The following buildings and monuments shall not be included in the calculation of the 3% renovation rate defined in Article 4 (1) of this directive: (a) Listed historic buildings and monuments (b) Buildings that public authorities buy with a view to demolition
Amendment 552 #
Proposal for a directive Article 4 – paragraph 2 2. Member States may allow their public bodies to count towards their annual renovation rate the excess of renovated building floor area in a given year as if it has instead been renovated in any of the
source: PE-475.873
2011/11/17
ITRE
12 amendments...
Amendment 597 #
Proposal for a directive Article 4 – paragraph 4 – introductory part 4.
Amendment 604 #
Proposal for a directive Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point a a) adopt an energy efficiency plan, freestanding or as part of a broader climate or environmental plan, containing specific energy saving objectives and specific actions, with a view to continuously improving the body's energy efficiency;
Amendment 614 #
Proposal for a directive Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new) ba) keep energy accounts per building, broken down by energy carrier;
Amendment 767 #
Proposal for a directive Article 6 – paragraph 6 – point c (c) current information on final customers' consumption in both the public and private sector, including, where applicable, load profiles, customer segmentation in line with the categories specified in the Commission's cooperation programmes with local authorities and geographical location of customers, while preserving the integrity and confidentiality of private or commercially sensitive information in compliance with applicable European Union legislation.
Amendment 915 #
Proposal for a directive Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 Member States shall ensure that, where technically feasible and cost-effective for the investor, including consideration of maintenance, management and replacement costs, final customers for electricity, natural gas, district or other central heating or cooling and district
Amendment 975 #
Proposal for a directive Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 In case of heating and cooling, where a building is supplied from a district heating network, a heat meter shall be installed at the building entry. In multi-apartment buildings, individual
Amendment 1017 #
Proposal for a directive Article 8 – paragraph 3 3. Information from metering and billing of individual consumption of energy as well as the other information mentioned in paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and Annex VI shall be provided to final customers
Amendment 1024 #
Proposal for a directive Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. The Commission and the Member States shall seek to establish research schemes to come up with technology for use in historic and cultural buildings, covering all aspects connected with the use of renewable energy, the installation of smart meters and other energy saving or generation technologies that would need to be installed in such buildings. The Commission and the Member States shall also undertake to disseminate the findings of research that has already been carried out.
Amendment 1028 #
Proposal for a directive Article 8 – paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. Given the special characteristics of historic and cultural buildings, research would need to be carried out into the different energy consumption profile involved, taking into account the insulation qualities of historical architecture, the way in which it is adapted to its environment and the good practices employed in the past with regard to the use and function of such buildings.
Amendment 1045 #
Proposal for a directive Article 10 – paragraph 1 1. By 31
Amendment 1076 #
Proposal for a directive Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. For the purpose of the assessment referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall carry out a cost-benefit analysis covering their territory, including based on climate conditions, economic feasibility or technical suitability, in order to identify and facilitate implementation of the most cost-efficient solutions to meet heating and cooling requirements.
Amendment 1083 #
Proposal for a directive Article 10 – paragraph 2 2. Member States shall take the necessary measures to develop
source: PE-475.932
2011/11/18
ITRE
11 amendments...
Amendment 1122 #
Proposal for a directive Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a (a) are provided with equipment allowing for the recovery of waste heat
Amendment 1310 #
Proposal for a directive Article 10 – paragraph 9 9. The Commission shall establish by 1 January 2013 by means of a delegated act in accordance with Article 18 a methodology for the cost-benefit analysis referred to in paragraphs 1(a), 4 (c), 7 (b) and 8(b).
Amendment 1320 #
Proposal for a directive Article 10 – paragraph 11 a (new) 11a. Member States shall ensure public funding for schemes for the renewal of windows and other elements required for insulation.
Amendment 1333 #
Proposal for a directive Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 Member States shall ensure that national energy regulatory authorities pay due regard to energy efficiency in their decisions on the operation of the gas and electricity infrastructure. They shall in particular ensure that network tariffs and regulations provide incentives
Amendment 1340 #
Proposal for a directive Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. Member States shall ensure that national energy regulatory authorities encourage demand side resources, such as demand response, to participate alongside supply in local or regional wholesale markets.
Amendment 1345 #
Proposal for a directive Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b b) identifying concrete measures and investments for the introduction of cost- effective energy efficiency improvements or measures aiming to facilitate the integration of renewable energy production in the network infrastructure, with a detailed timetable for their introduction.
Amendment 1349 #
Proposal for a directive Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new) b a) assessing the opportunity of setting up a forward capacity market, for the electricity market. This assessment should include a cost/benefit analysis of aligning such each Member State’s market to target a European market.
Amendment 1359 #
Proposal for a directive Article 12 – paragraph 4 4. Member States shall ensure the removal of those incentives in transmission and distribution tariffs that unnecessarily increase the volume of distributed or transmitted energy and refocus these incentives towards consumer participation to system efficiency, including demand response depending on national circumstances. In this respect, in accordance with Article 3(2) of Directive 2009/72/EC and Article 3(2) of Directive 2009/73/EC, Member States may impose public service obligations relating to energy efficiency on undertakings operating in the electricity and gas sectors.
Amendment 1395 #
Proposal for a directive Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 Member States shall take the appropriate steps to ensure that high-efficiency cogeneration operators and demand response aggregators can offer balancing services and other operational services at the level of transmission system operators or distribution system operators where this is consistent with the mode of operation of the high-efficiency cogeneration installation. Transmission system operators and distribution system operators shall ensure that such services are part of a services bidding process which is transparent and open to scrutiny.
Amendment 1452 #
Proposal for a directive Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b b) legal
Amendment 1477 #
Proposal for a directive Article 15 a (new) Member States, regions and municipalities should propose and support energy supply formulas at district or city level, so that the sums invested benefit the majority of residents and that the benefits of public investment are shared.
source: PE-475.982
2011/11/22
ITRE
2 amendments...
Amendment 1711 #
Proposal for a directive Annex VI – section 2 – point 2.1 – subparagraph 1 – point c (c) With district or other centralised heating and cooling, billing shall be provided on a monthly basis during the heating/cooling season.
Amendment 1786 #
Proposal for a directive Annex XI – section 2 – introductory part 2. Network regulation and tariffs shall
source: PE-476.055
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2011/0190(COD) Prevention of pollution from ships: sulphur content of marine fuels
2011/12/16
ENVI
12 amendments...
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 1 a (new) (1a) Article 191 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union lays down that Union policy on the environment shall aim at a high level of protection taking into account the diversity of situations in the various regions of the Union.
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 3 a (new) (3a) Acidification occurs in SECAs designated by the IMO, where ecosystems are damaged if critical loads are exceeded and which must be protected owing to their particular vulnerability. European Union legislation therefore needs to be aligned with IMO decisions, and limit values for sulphur content should be more stringent in SECAs.
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 3 b (new) (3b) Unilaterally extending SECA requirements to other sea areas in the European Union (Atlantic, Mediterranean and Black Sea), in which a significant proportion of maritime traffic is international, would have major economic repercussions and lead to 'sulphur leakage' without achieving any substantial environmental improvements. Involving third countries bordering on these sea areas in order to reduce the sulphur content of marine fuels can be achieved only through the IMO.
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 3 c (new) (3c) Damage to human health as a consequence of air pollution in ports and nearby towns and cities should be remedied by using fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.10% by mass for docking and departure manoeuvres.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 7 (7) Passenger ships operate mostly in ports or close to coastal areas and their impacts on human health and the environment are significant. Those ships are currently required to use marine fuel with the same maximum sulphur content as is applicable in SECAs (1.5%). Given that the MARPOL Convention establishes less strict
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 13 (13) In order to determine the date of the application of 0.50% sulphur limit, to designate new SECAs, to approve new alternative abatement methods and to establish the appropriate conditions for their use, to ensure appropriate monitoring of sulphur content of fuels and the harmonized content and the format of Member States' reports and to adapt the provisions of the Directive to scientific and technical progress, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of specification of the date from which the maximum sulphur content of fuel of 0.50% by mass should apply in the Union, designation of new SECAs
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a directive Article 1 – point 4 Directive 1999/32/EC Article 3 a Member States shall ensure that marine fuels are not used or placed on the market within their territory if their sulphur content exceeds 3.5 % by mass, except for fuels intended for supply to ships using the emission abatement methods referred to in Article 4c.
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a directive Article 1 – point 6 – point c Directive 1999/32/EC Article 4 a – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 2 The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 9a of this Directive concerning the date from which the sulphur standard laid down in point (b) of this paragraph applies.
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a directive Article 1 – point 6 – point d Directive 1999/32/EC Article 4 a – paragraph 2 The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 9a of this Directive concerning the designation of sea areas as SOx Emission Control Areas
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a directive Article 1 – point 6 – point e Directive 1999/32/EC Article 4 a – paragraph 4 – point d (d) 0.
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a directive Article 1 – point 7 Directive 1999/32/EC Article 4 c – paragraph 1 1. Member States shall allow the use of emission abatement methods by ships of all flags in their ports, territorial seas, exclusive economic zones and pollution control zones, as an alternative to using marine fuels that meet the requirements of Articles 3a, 4a and 4b, subject to the provisions of paragraphs 2 and 3.
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a directive Article 1 – point 13 Directive 1999/32/EC Article 9 a – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. The delegation of powers referred to in Article 4a(1a) and (2) shall be restricted to the incorporation into this Directive of decisions taken by the IMO.
source: PE-478.489
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2011/0238(COD) Member States/third countries intergovernmental agreements in the field of energy: information exchange mechanism
2012/01/19
ITRE
6 amendments...
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a decision Article 3 – paragraph 1 1. Member States shall submit all existing and provisionally applied intergovernmental agreements between them and third countries in their entirety, including their annexes and other texts they refer to explicitly and all amendments thereto to the Commission at the latest three months after the entry into force of this Decision. The Commission shall make the received documents
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a decision Article 3 – paragraph 2 2. When a Member State intends to enter into negotiations with a third country in order to amend an existing intergovernmental agreement or to conclude a new intergovernmental agreement, the Member State shall inform the Commission in writing of its intention at the earliest possible moment before the envisaged opening of the negotiations. The information provided to the Commission shall include the relevant documentation, an indication of the provisions to be addressed in the negotiations, the objectives of the negotiations and other relevant information. In case of amendments to an existing agreement, the provisions that are to be renegotiated shall be indicated in the information provided to the Commission. The
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a decision Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Member States shall submit already negotiated but not yet signed intergovernmental agreements, including annexes thereto and other texts to which they refer explicitly, to the Commission after closure of the negotiations.
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a decision Article 4 – paragraph 1 When a Member State informs the Commission pursuant to Article 3(2) of its intention to enter into negotiations in order to amend an existing intergovernmental agreement or to conclude a new intergovernmental agreement, the
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a decision Article 5 – paragraph 1 Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a decision Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new) Where the Commission identifies incompatibility between the negotiated agreement and Union law, the Member State should eliminate the incompatibility identified. If the Member State signs the agreement without having eliminated the incompatibility, the Commission may launch infringements proceedings.
source: PE-480.533
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2011/0270(COD) EU Programme for Social Change and Innovation 2014-2020
2012/04/16
ITRE
13 amendments...
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 3 3. The Commission may make use of the appropriations referred to paragraph 1 to finance technical and/or administrative assistance, in particular relating to auditing, outsourcing of translation, meetings of experts, and information and communication activities for the mutual benefit of the Commission and the beneficiaries, thereby ensuring that the control of spending is strengthened.
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c (c)
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) Important Council Presidency events, conferences and seminars duly justified;
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) Organisation of working groups of national officials to monitor the proper implementation of Union law;
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall ensure that activities carried out under the Programme are consistent with, and complementary to other Union action, in particular under the European Social Fund (ESF) and in such areas as social dialogue, justice and fundamental rights, education, vocational training and youth policy, research and innovation, entrepreneurship, health, enlargement and external relations, and general economic policy as well as the needs of the internal market, thereby strengthening its good functioning.
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 With a view to regular monitoring of the Programme and making any adjustments needed to its policy and funding priorities, the Commission shall draw up
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. A mid-term evaluation of the Programme shall be carried out by the end of 2017 to measure progress made in meeting its objectives, to determine whether its resources have been used efficiently and to assess its Union added value. The report shall be forwarded after that evaluation to the European Parliament and to the Council. The report shall be published and made available for the public in the interests of better transparency.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. Two years after the expiry of the Programme at the latest, the Commission shall carry out an ex-post evaluation measuring its impact and Union added value and shall forward a report on that evaluation to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. The report shall be published and made available for the public in the interests of better transparency.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. Two years after the expiry of the Programme at the latest, the Commission shall carry out an independent ex-post evaluation measuring its impact and Union added value and shall forward a report on that evaluation to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – point b (b) Facilitate effective and inclusive information-sharing, mutual learning and dialogue on Union employment and social policy and working conditions legislation at Union, national and international level in order to assist the Member States and the other participating countries in developing their policies and in properly implementing Union law;
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) the annual work plans, including the criteria for the selection of beneficiaries following calls for proposals. The criteria for the selection of beneficiaries should take into account the needs of the internal market.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 2 2. To reach out to the final beneficiaries and create competitive, viable micro- enterprises, public and private bodies that carry out activities as referred to in paragraph 1(a) shall cooperate closely with organisations representing the interests of the final beneficiaries of microcredit and with organisations, in particular those supported by the ESF, which provide mentoring and training programmes to such final beneficiaries. The training programmes should take into account the needs of the internal market.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 – paragraph 2 2. The information provided in these annual implementation reports shall feed into the
source: PE-487.704
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2011/0274(COD) Cohesion Fund 2014-2020
2012/05/06
ENVI
7 amendments...
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) technical assistance to develop capacity building in urban management.
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (ca) technical assistance to achieve the goals of Europe 2020 and smart specialisations.
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i (i) promoting the production and distribution of renewable energy sources and of information technology;
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii (iii) supporting energy efficiency and renewable energy use in public and private infrastructures;
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i a (new) (ia) promoting the renewal of water infrastructure in order to reach a higher level of resource efficiency, in historic cities in particular, where important amounts of water are lost during its distribution.
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii a (new) (iia) promoting innovation in the water sector and the installation of new technology for the control of underground water resources.
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv (iv) improving the urban environment, including regeneration of brownfield sites
source: PE-489.573
2012/07/05
ITRE
8 amendments...
Amendment 10 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (ca) Technical assistance to develop capacity building in urban management.
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new) (cb) Technical assistance to achieve the goals of Europe 20/20 and smart 'specialities'.
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i (i) promoting the production and distribution of renewable energy sources
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii (iii) supporting energy efficiency and renewable energy use in public and private infrastructures
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v (v) promoting low-carbon and energy efficiency strategies for urban areas
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i a (new) (ia) promoting the renewal of water infrastructure in order to reach a higher level of resource efficiency, in historic cities in particular, where important amounts of water are lost during the distribution.
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii a (new) (iia) promoting innovation in the water sector and the installation of new technology for the control of underground water resources.
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv (iv) improving the urban environment, including regeneration of brownfield sites
source: PE-488.024
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2011/0275(COD) European Regional Development Fund (ERDF): support to the Investment for growth and jobs goal
2012/05/31
ENVI
10 amendments...
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Within the framework of integral sustainable urban development, it is considered necessary to support integrated actions to tackle the economic, environmental, climate and social challenges affecting urban areas, to adapt cities to the challenges of climate change, and to define a procedure to establish the list of cities covered by such actions and the financial allocation set aside for such actions.
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) In order to identify or test new solutions to issues relating to sustainable urban development which are of relevance at Union level, the ERDF should support innovative actions in the field of integral sustainable urban development.
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point ii (ii) support for and services to enhance innovation in enterprises, in particular SMEs
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point iii (iii) support to public or private organisations that perform research and innovation bodies and investment in technology and applied research in enterprises;
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – point 11 a (new) (11a) maintaining the economic activity in urban centres.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new) A specific indicator shall be introduced in the education and training field.
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part The list shall contain a maximum number of 300 cities, with a maximum number of 20 per Member State. This number of cities shall also include medium and smaller sized cities. Cities shall be selected based on the following criteria:
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new) For the selection, Member States shall demand cities to include an integral strategy in the concrete projects which will take into account the added value of natural and historical resources and its impact on production and on employment.
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 b (new) The rehabilitation of historic cities ensembles for the adaptation to the flagships of Europe 2020, accessibility, ICT, energy and the needs of disabled people shall be taken into account in the selection of the cities.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 c (new) The recovery of cities and houses after catastrophes shall be also taken into account as selection criteria.
source: PE-489.523
2012/07/05
ITRE
16 amendments...
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Within the framework of integral sustainable urban development, it is considered necessary to support integrated actions to tackle the economic, environmental, climate and social challenges affecting urban areas, to adapt cities to the challenges of climate change, and to define a procedure to establish the list of cities covered by such actions and the financial allocation set aside for such actions.
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) In order to identify or test new solutions to issues relating to sustainable urban development which are of relevance at Union level, the ERDF should support innovative actions in the field of integral sustainable urban development.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 a (new) (9a) Stresses the importance of maintaining the economic activity in urban centres.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point ii (ii) support for and services to enhance innovation in enterprises, in particular SMEs and commercial activity in the city centres;
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point iii (iii) support to public or private organisations that perform research and innovation bodies and investment in technology and applied research in enterprises;
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point iv a (new) (iva) To support public and private organisations in the improvement of health systems.
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e (e)
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – introductory part (1) strengthening research, technological development
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a (a) enhancing research
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c (c) supporting technological and applied research, pilot lines, human resources, early product validation actions, advanced manufacturing capabilities and first production in Key Enabling Technologies and diffusion of general purpose technologies;
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point e (e) promoting low-carbon strategies for urban areas
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new) Stresses the need to have a specific indicator in the education and training field.
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part The list shall contain a maximum number of 300 cities, with a maximum number of 20 per Member State. This number of cities shall also include medium and smaller sized cities. Cities shall be selected based on the following criteria:
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b a (new) (ba) For the selection, Member State shall demand cities to include an integral strategy in the concrete projects which will take into account the added value of natural and historical resources and its impact on production and on employment.
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b b (new) (bb) Urges the rehabilitation of historic cities ensembles for the adaptation to the flagships of Europe2020, accessibility, ICT, energy and the needs of disabled people to be other criterias that will be taken into account in the selection of the cities.
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b c (new) (bc) Stressed the need to include the recovery of cities and houses after catastrophes to be also taken into account as a selection criteria.
source: PE-488.025
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2011/0276(COD) Structural instruments: common provisions for ERDF, ESF, Cohesion Fund, EAFRD and EMFF; general provisions applicable to ERDF, ESF and Cohesion Fund
2012/05/31
ENVI
10 amendments...
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new) (2a) 'Smart Specialization' means the concept for the development of the R&D and innovation policy of the European Union. The objective of smart specialization is to promote efficient and effective use of public investment using synergies among countries and regions and strengthening their innovation capacity. The smart specialization strategy is made of a multi-annual strategy program whose goal is to develop a functional national or regional research innovation system.
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new) (1a) supporting programmes and networks to develop innovation projects and the training of technicians and researchers in order to make the cooperation for excellency and the mobility of researchers and technicians easier.
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new) (1b) stimulating transregional programmes for cooperation in Research and Innovation, including training and transfer of knowledge.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new) (6a) protecting and supporting historical and cultural heritage as an important element of the environment and the cities;
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new) (11a) supporting the creation and functioning of management instruments for the organization and implementation of the smart specialization in the regions.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) the key territorial challenges for urban, rural, coastal, fisheries and
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 29 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Member States shall support the creation and functioning of managing instruments for the organization and implementation of the smart specialization in the regions.
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 44 – paragraph 8 8. A citizen's summary of the contents of the annual and the final implementation reports shall be made public in order to increase transparency.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 81 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 The actions supported by the Funds shall contribute to the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and to a strategy of improvement of Smart Specialization in the regions.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 81 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new) (ba) ‘Smart Specialization’ of the regions shall be supported by all the funds.
source: PE-489.530
2012/08/06
REGI
3 amendments...
Amendment 1923 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.4 – Paragraph 1.4.3a (new) 1.4.3a. Housing adaptation to fulfil Europe2020 objectives, in particular in disadvantaged districts and in historical centres.
Amendment 1960 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.2 – Paragraph -2.2.2 a (new) Amendment 1961 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.2 – Paragraph 2.2.2 a (new) 2.2.2a. "Research infrastructures are facilities, resources, organisational systems and services that are used by the research communities to conduct research and innovation in their fields. Where relevant, they may be used beyond research, e.g. for education or public services. This includes: major scientific equipment (or sets of instruments); knowledge-based resources such as collections, archives or scientific data; e- infrastructures, such as data, computing and software systems, communication networks and systems to promote openness and digital trust; any other infrastructure of a unique nature essential to achieve excellence in research and innovation."
source: PE-491.163
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2011/0294(COD) Trans-European transport network: guidelines
2012/11/10
TRAN
6 amendments...
Amendment 878 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – Volume 16/33 add the following multimodal platforms to the comprehensive network: – Pontevedra – Zalia – Torrelavega – Júndiz – Monzón – El Vallés – El Prat – El Gorguel – Ciudad Real – Albacete – San Roque – Mérida – Ponferrada/El Bierzo – Castellón – Alicante – Benavente – Zamora – Miranda de Ebro – Burgos – Palencia – Área Central – Aranda de Duero – Soria – Arévalo – Ávila – Segovia
Amendment 888 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – Volume 17/33 add the following airports to the comprehensive network: – Murcia/Corvera – Lleida – Huesca/Pirineos – Logroño – Albacete – Córdoba
Amendment 890 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – Volume 17/33 add the following multimodal platforms to the core network: – Alcázar de San Juan – León – Antequera – Murcia – Valladolid – Vigo – Zaragoza
Amendment 891 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – Volume 17/33 add the following rail passenger transport sections to the core network: – Madrid – Toledo – Madrid – Alcázar – Albacete – Murcia – Almería – Málaga – Algeciras (along the coast) – Avilés – Oviedo – Bilbao – Santander – Oviedo – El Ferrol – A Coruña – Castejón – Logroño – Miranda – Mora – Alcázar – Linares – Moreda/Jaén/Córdoba – Ourense – Vigo (via Cercedo) – Ourense – Monforte – Lugo – A Coruña – Palencia – Santander – Segovia – Ávila – Sevilla – Cádiz – Sevilla – Huelva – Portuguese border – Valencia – Alicante (along the coast) – Motilla – Albacete – La Encina – Santiago – Vigo – Portuguese border – Granada – Motril – Antequera – Málaga – Madrid – Ávila – Salamanca – León – Monforte – Torralba – Soria – Castejón – Plasencia – León – Gijón
Amendment 892 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – Volume 17/33 add the following rail passenger transport sections to the comprehensive network: – Almendricos – Águilas – Barcelona – Massanet – Barcelona – Puigcerdá – Játiva – Alcoy – Lleida – Manresa – Barcelona – Los Rosales – Zafra – Madrid – Burgos – Villalba – Segovia
Amendment 894 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – Volume 17/33 add the following high-quality road sections to the comprehensive network: – Valladolid – Aranda de Duero – Soria – Ourense – Santiago – Ourense – Guntín – Ponferrada – Ourense – Monforte – Chantada – Astorga – León – Burgos – Burgos – Logroño – Pamplona – Ávila – Salamanca – León – Valladolid – Segovia – Valladolid – Ávila – Maqueda – Toledo – Ocaña – Tarancón – Cuenca – Teruel – Alfajarín – Fraga -Catalayud – Daroca – Alcolea del Pinar – Monreal del Campo – Badajoz – Zafra – Córdoba – Baena – Granada – Huelva – Jabugo – Zafra – Estepa – Lucena – Baena – Jaén – Úbeda – Blanca – Avarán – La Font de la Figuera – Alicante – Alcoy – Játiva – Elche – Cartagena – Vera – Figueras – Puigcerdá – Ávila – Villacastín – San Rafael – Segovia
source: PE-496.673
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2011/0339(COD) Health for Growth Programme 2014-2020
2012/05/21
ENVI
5 amendments...
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – point 4 a (new) 4a. Review medical protocols to include streamlining and sustainability criteria with a view to reducing costs and improving quality of life.
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – indent 1.7 a (new) - 1.7a. Take action to combat medical malpractice, especially in homes for the elderly.
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – indent 4.1 a (new) - 4.1a. Conduct studies and make proposals on how to facilitate the cross- border treatment of patients, with a view to drawing up a common inventory of healthcare services for all Member States and protocols for the chronically ill.
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – indent 4.3 a (new) - 4.3a. Launch pilot programmes to encourage the involvement of non- medical healthcare professionals in the follow-up treatment of long-term patients, thereby increasing the care options open to them.
Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.5 a (new) 1.5a. Develop digital networks, programmes and content for the elderly providing information and details of specific programmes on sport, nutrition and how to use the Internet.
source: PE-489.545
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2011/0370(COD) Creative Europe Programme 2014-2020
2012/11/04
ITRE
3 amendments...
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (ba) promoting projects which will implement cross-media and multiplatform development both technically and creatively;
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (ca) supporting pilot project development as well as its promotion and staging.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – point j a (new) (ja) bearing in mind the multifaceted aspects of the creative industries, policies should be fostered enforcing innovation at both technical and creative levels.
source: PE-486.213
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2011/0371(COD) 'Erasmus for all' - Programme for Education, Training, Youth and Sport 2014-2020
2012/07/06
ITRE
19 amendments...
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 a (new) (3a) The need to give continuity to the European education policy and the success of the former programmes: "Life Long Learning", "Youth in Action", "Leonardo da Vinci", "Comenius" , "Erasmus" , "Grundtvig" demand to maintain the reference names of the programmes.
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new) (ba) Increase in the number of people over the age of 35 involved in lifelong learning.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new) (ba) Making "lifelong learning" a reality for all.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – point a – indent 1 – sub indent 2 – % of young participants declaring being better prepared to participate in entrepreneurship, social
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – point c – introductory part (c) To promote the emergence of a European lifelong learning area, trigger policy reforms at national level, support the modernisation of education and training systems, including informal and non- formal learning and skills training, and support European cooperation in the youth field, notably through enhanced policy cooperation, better use of recognition and transparency tools and the dissemination of good practices;
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – point d a (new) (da) To enhance the training for the recovery of the old and new skills required for the competitiveness of the European industry.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) Learning mobility of individuals, including through apprenticeships;
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. This action will support mobility for life long learning education and training in order to spread all the skills and crafts.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) transnational strategic partnerships between organisations involved in education, training, skills development and/or youth activities or other relevant sectors developing and implementing joint initiatives and promoting exchanges of experience and know-how;
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (ba) nets and alliances for the training in arts and crafts, and the skills for cultural heritage preservation activities.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (ca) life-long training to ensure career development and enhancement of opportunities for employment.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) the policy dialogue with relevant European stakeholders in the area of education, training and youth and culture;
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – title European education and Jean Monnet activities
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – point c – point ii a (new) (iia) the European Institute of Public Administration, Maastricht;
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – point c – point ii b (new) (iib) the Academy of European Law, Trier;
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – point c – point ii c (new) (iic) the European Agency for Development in Special Needs Education, Middelfart;
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – point c – point ii d (new) (iid) the International Centre for European Training (CIFE), Nice;
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – point c a (new) (ca) Support sport activity and training relating to healthy and active ageing society.
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 4 – indent 4 a (new) – "Erasmus Life Long Learning" associated with the European industries and SMEs.
source: PE-491.165
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2011/0387(COD) European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT): strategic innovation agenda 2014-2020
2012/06/29
ITRE
14 amendments...
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – part 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 · Enhancing the impact of investments on education, research and innovation and testing new ways for innovation governance: The EIT acts as a catalyst, adding value to the existing research base, by accelerating the take-up and exploitation of technologies and research outcomes and by transferring research results to all the levels of education. Innovation activities contribute in turn to align and leverage research investments and to make education and training activities more responsive to business needs. To this end, the EIT has been equipped with a substantial degree of flexibility to test out new innovation models, allowing for true differentiation in the KICs' governance and funding models and quick adaptation to better cope with emerging opportunities.
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – part 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – paragraph 5 – point 6 · Urban mobility, smart and sustainable development.
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – Factsheet 3 – part 1 – paragraph 3 The response to these challenges has been defined in Horizon 2020 as aiming ‘to provide better health, quality of life and general wellbeing for all by supporting research and innovation activities. These activities will focus on the maintenance and promotion of health throughout our lifetimes, and on disease prevention; on improving our ability to cure, treat and manage disease and disability; supporting active ageing; and on contributing to the achievement of a sustainable and efficient care sector.’ In addition, special importance should be given to local services and to the adaptation of cities and their facilities for an ageing population.
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – Factsheet 3 – part 2 – paragraph 3 a (new) Ageing population should be the objective of many projects and policies such as the development and improvement of local services and urban adaptation.
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – Factsheet 6 – title Urban Mobility, smart and sustainable development.
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 1 – paragraph 1 The theme of smart, green and integrated transport has been identified as one of the major societal challenges which will be addressed within the framework of Horizon 2020. The 2011 Transport White Paper further reinforces the importance of taking action in this domain during the next decade. Urban mobility is a particularly challenging task. It should be addressed through a truly integrated and holistic approach, taking explicitly into account the interaction with the other topics in a spatial context. It addresses a number of topics such as transport (including new mobility concepts, transport organisation, logistics, transport systems safety and security), environmental issues (reduction of greenhouse gases, air pollution and noise) urban planning, urban and natural landscape (new concepts for bringing work and living closer together), cultural heritage and has an important impact both at the economic and social levels (new business creation, employment, social inclusion, housing and location strategies). The overarching aim is to improve the quality of life of European citizens who – in increasing numbers – live in large urban conglomerations where much of Europe's economic performance is generated.13
Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new) Since cities and urban mobility are within a complex system made of different variables, this KIC must integrate with territory, demography, social inclusion, economic dynamics, trade and with the adaptation , restoration and preservation of built resources and historical resources. The knowledge triangle will be coherent only if this is respected.
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 2 – paragraph 1 The key objective of a KIC on urban mobility and smart and sustainable development will be to ensure a greener, more inclusive, safer and smarter urban mobility system.
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 2 – paragraph 2 As already outlined above, the theme is highly relevant from a societal and public policy point of view. It also is highly relevant from a socio-economic perspective since it involves important economic sectors in GDP and employment terms, such as the automotive or the construction sectors. Urban mobility is, in addition, linked with environmental protection strategies and fully embedded in policies of social inclusion, location, housing
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 2 – paragraph 3 A KIC on urban mobility and smart and sustainable development is both in line with the priorities defined in Horizon 2020 and with Europe 2020 strategy objectives of achieving a smarter, more sustainable, low carbon and inclusive urban development. A KIC in this thematic area could contribute to each of Europe 2020 strategy objectives by, for example, the promotion of eco-efficient solutions, intelligent ICT schemes for traffic management, and provision of more efficient and affordable transport services.
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 2 – paragraph 3 A KIC on urban mobility and smart and sustainable development is both in line with the priorities defined in Horizon 2020 and with Europe 2020 strategy objectives of achieving a smarter, more sustainable, low carbon and inclusive urban development. A KIC in this thematic area could contribute to each of Europe 2020 strategy objectives by, for example, the promotion of eco-efficient solutions, intelligent ICT schemes for traffic management, and provision of more efficient and affordable transport services.
Amendment 221 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 2 – paragraph 4 Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 2 – paragraph 5 A KIC on urban mobility and smart and sustainable development draws on a solid technological and industrial base and offers a potential for new products and services, in particular in the fields of sustainable planning and eco-industries.
Amendment 223 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 2 – paragraph 8 The KIC on Urban Mobility and smart and Sustainable Development will focus on those activities of the innovation triangle which can benefit from additional EU support specifically via the EIT. All the accessibility and mobility projects need to take into account the territory dimension, the economic dynamics, the demographic and population impact, the preservation of the urban landscape and the capacity of attraction of economic and cultural resources. In reality, the major added value of a KIC in this area will be its role in integrating the three strands of the knowledge triangle and in bringing systemic change in the way the innovation players work together. Likewise, KIC focus on people-driven innovation, which puts students, researchers and entrepreneurs at the heart of KIC efforts, will be fundamental to address the challenges outlined above. Consequently, there will be a strong emphasis on education/training, entrepreneurship and deployment of results, e.g. developing skills and knowledge of urban transport professionals in local and regional administrations (life- long learning / staff exchange programmes / professional training), proposing specific higher education programmes in Urban Mobility (summer schools/exchange schemes), taking innovative transport concepts successfully to the market (support for spin-offs and start-ups from universities and research institutions, etc.). Moreover, the concept of co-location could be strengthened within a KIC focussing on this theme, since naturally this thematic area has a strong local and regional dimension.
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
15 amendments...
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) Competitiveness has been put under the spotlight of Union policy-making in recent years because of the market, policy and institutional failures that are undermining the competitiveness of Union enterprises, particularly SMEs, which, to be set up, still have to face excessive administrative burdens.
Amendment 117 #
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. 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. Its cooperation with other market access initiatives at EU and national level is vital to improve European SMEs' internationalisation.
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) As outlined in the Commission Communication of 30 June 2010, entitled ‘Europe, the world's No 1 tourist destination – a new political framework for tourism in Europe’, which was endorsed by the European Council Conclusions of October 2010, tourism is an important sector of the Union economy. Enterprises in this sector substantially contribute to the Union's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and job creation and have significant potential for the development of entrepreneurial activity, since it is run mainly by SMEs. The Lisbon Treaty acknowledges the importance of tourism and cultural heritage outlining the Union specific competences in this field which complement the actions of Member States. Heritage, through tourism, makes a substantial contribution to the economy. There is clear added value for the tourism initiative at Union level, especially in providing data and analysis, in developing transnational promotion strategies and in exchanging best practices and contributing to the sustainability of local resources and employment.
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) As outlined in the Commission Communication of 30 June 2010, entitled ‘Europe, the world's No 1 tourist destination – a new political framework for tourism in Europe’, which was endorsed by the European Council Conclusions of October 2010, tourism is an important sector of the Union economy. Enterprises in this sector substantially contribute to the Union's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and job creation and have significant potential for the development of entrepreneurial activity, since it is run mainly by SMEs. The Lisbon Treaty acknowledges the importance of tourism outlining the Union specific competences in this field which complement the actions of Member States. There is clear added value for the tourism initiative at Union level, especially in providing data and analysis, in developing transnational promotion strategies and in exchanging best practices, which justifies further activity in this field.
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c (c) changes in administrative burden on both new and pre-existing SMEs
Amendment 221 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) To improve framework conditions for the competitiveness, access to the market and sustainability of Union enterprises including in the tourism sector
Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new) (da) To support and to consolidate the development of a quality European industry and the creation of a "European label" as a symbol of excellency.
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new) (db) Fostering the inclusion of creative industries, design innovation, cultural heritage, traditional and qualified arts and crafts in the market in order to recognize them.
Amendment 331 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. The Commission may promote the creation of infrastructure networks for the recovery of arts and crafts, their skills and the traditional techniques that are related to cultural heritage and the luxury industry.
Amendment 337 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. The Commission may strengthen the education of possible entrepreneurs with Lifelong learning or Erasmus for All programmes in order to improve their technological capacity and enterprise management.
Amendment 439 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – General Objective – point 1 – To strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of the tourism sector General objective: 1. To strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of
Amendment 442 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – Specific Objective: To improve framework conditions for the competitiveness and sustain the tourism sector – Developing SME policy Specific objective:
Amendment 444 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – Specific Objective: To improve framework conditions for the competitiveness and sustain the tourism sector – Tourism Specific objective: To improve framework conditions for the competitiveness including in the tourism sector Result indicator Latest known result
Amendment 449 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – Specific Objective: To improve access to markets inside the Union and globally – Enterpr Amendment 450 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – Specific Objective: To improve access to markets inside the Union and globally – SME bu EU Specific objective: To improve access to markets inside the Union and global Result indicator Latest known result
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
10 amendments...
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) These rules for the participation and dissemination should provide a coherent, comprehensive and transparent framework to ensure the most efficient implementation possible, taking into account the need for easy access by all participants, notably small and medium-sized enterprises, through simplified procedures. The financial assistance from the Union could be provided through different forms, but always with the aim of having the largest possible leverage effect.
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 a (new) (12a) The Commission should take into consideration that the application of the co-financing principle may be harmful to those Member States whose public expenditure is subject to large restrictions. Their leading research centres, universities and undertakings should be supported at Union's level.
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) Rules governing the exploitation and dissemination of results should be laid down to ensure that the participants protect, exploit and disseminate those results as appropriate, in particular the possibility of additional exploitation, dissemination or licensing conditions in the European strategic interest, or where a predominant public interest exists.
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10 (10) 'legal entity’ means undertakings, civil society organizations, research centres and universities, encompassing any natural person, or any legal person created under national law, Union law or international law, which has legal personality and which may, acting in its own name, exercise rights and be subject to obligations;
Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) at least t
Amendment 255 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) each of the t
Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c (c)
Amendment 257 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d (d)
Amendment 279 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 290 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Any proposal for research with the potential for further development into a novel medical technology (e.g. drugs, vaccines, medical diagnostics) shall include a draft plan specifying a strategy to guarantee the immediate and widest possible access to this technology, where lack of access to the technology would pose a threat to the protection of public health.
source: PE-492.762
2012/03/07
ITRE
2 amendments...
Amendment 477 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Costs enabling a better reconciliation of private and professional live, or that make the participation of women researchers during the project lifecycle easier, shall be eligible without any lowering of the total eligible costs.
Amendment 582 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) the evaluation of Research and Innovation Programmes, carrying out comparative studies with those countries excelling in R&D among other means;
source: PE-492.763
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2011/0400(NLE) Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2014-2018) complementing Horizon 2020 – Framework Programme for Research and Innovation
2012/06/28
ITRE
6 amendments...
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) By supporting nuclear research, the Research and Training Programme of the Community (hereinafter the ‘Euratom Programme’) will contribute to achieving objectives of the ‘Horizon 2020’ Framework Programme for Research and Innovation established by Regulation (EU XX/XXXX of [….]5 (hereinafter ‘Horizon 2020 Framework Programme’)
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 a (new) (3a) The Euratom Programme will support the Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Initiative and its Platform, the Implementing Geological Disposal Technology Platform and the Multidisciplinary European Low Dose Initiative, launched under the Seventh Euratom Programme.
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new) (da) contribute to the R&D agenda resulting from the recommendations listed in the conclusions of the Union stress- tests such as those related to seismic modelling or core melt simulation;
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new) (db) support the long-term sustainability of nuclear fission through improvements in the field of reactor time extension or in the design of new reactor types;
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – part 1 – point d a (new) (da) Contribute to the R&D agenda resulting from the recommendations listed in the conclusions of the Union stress- tests such as those related to seismic modelling or core melt simulation. - Percentage of funded projects likely to facilitate the application of these recommendations.
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – part 1 – point d b (new) (db) Support the long-term sustainability of nuclear fission through improvements in the field of reactor time extension or in the design of new reactor types. - Percentage of funded projects likely to have a demonstrable impact in the field of reactor time extension or in the design of new reactors types.
source: PE-492.642
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2011/0401(COD) Horizon 2020 - Framework Programme for Research and Innovation 2014-2020
2012/02/07
ITRE
26 amendments...
Amendment 764 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 1 a (new) Science for and with society enables all societal actors to interact in the innovation cycle and therefore increases the quality, relevance, acceptability and sustainability of innovation outcomes by integrating society's interests and values.
Amendment 767 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 3 – point 1 (new) Horizon 2020 will develop specific training mechanisms on how to participate in Horizon 2020, taking full advantage of existing networks such as the National Contact Points, funded through synergies with other funds, in particular the Structural Funds;
Amendment 774 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 7 – point a a (new) (a a) Implementation of a clear program for the transfer of science, research and innovation to the education content at all levels, as well as for the adaptation of the technologies to the use.
Amendment 796 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 10 – point a COM(2011)0809 – C7 0466/2011 – 2011/0401(COD) Annex I, paragraph 10 (a) Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies shall provide dedicated support for research, development and demonstration on ICT, nanotechnology, advanced materials, biotechnology, water technologies, advanced manufacturing and processing and space. Emphasis will be placed on interactions and convergence across and between the different technologies.
Amendment 824 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 14 – point e (e) Climate action, water management, resource efficiency and raw materials;
Amendment 829 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 14 – point f a (new) (fa) Culture and intangible areas of knowledge
Amendment 830 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 14 – point f b (new) (fb) Smart cities and cultural heritage
Amendment 843 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 15 a (new) In order to take the challenge-based approach, a coordinated strategic planning of research and innovation activities is needed. Coordination can address fragmentation and improve the use of technological and infrastructural resources by the entire research community related to each challenge. Moreover, in the majority of cases, success in innovation requires a long- term commitment to sustain excellent research. Strategic actions and scientific steering can ensure expert input on policy from the outset, advance innovation and competitiveness by understanding the complexity of the innovation cycle, and encourage participation from more researchers across borders. Strategic research and innovation coordination on each challenge shall be established by Sectoral Steering Boards of independent high-level experts from academia, industry, end-users and civil society, selected through an open and transparent process, which will contribute to define research and innovation programmes based on the best leadership and will provide the impetus and instruments needed to promote interaction and synergies at a larger scale.
Amendment 933 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 1 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point a – paragraph 2 Key activities shall be to provide excellent and innovative training to early-stage researchers at post-graduate level via interdisciplinary projects or doctoral programmes involving universities, research institutions, businesses, SMEs and other socio-economic groups from different countries. Full flexibility in terms of duration, host institution, number of trainees will be possible inside the overall agreed host network and financial volume for a project. This will improve career prospects for young post-graduate researchers in both the public and private sectors.
Amendment 966 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 1 – point 4 – point 4.3 – paragraph 1 a (new) Constitution of a data base concerning the results of the research and innovation The aim shall be to create and to make available a data base of the results of research and innovation. This will be open to international collaboration. Both research groups and enterprises will add contents to this data base in order to help the launch of a market of innovation and cooperation and to stimulate the meeting of possible partners.
Amendment 986 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – paragraph 3 To stay at the forefront of global competition with a strong technological base and industrial capabilities, increased strategic investments in research, development, validation and piloting are required in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT); Nanotechnologies; Advanced Materials; Biotechnology; Watertechnologies; Advanced Manufacturing and Processing; and Space.
Amendment 1005 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – paragraph 12 A major component of ‘Leadership in Enabling and Industrial Technologies’ are Key Enabling Technologies (KETs), defined as micro- and nanoelectronics, photonics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, watertechnology, advanced materials and advanced manufacturing systems. These multi-
Amendment 1009 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – paragraph 12 A major component of
Amendment 1039 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.3 – point e a (new) (e a) advanced robots and technology applied to health and disabilities
Amendment 1085 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.3 – point a a (new) (a a) new materials and techniques concerning cultural heritage preservation and restoration
Amendment 1113 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.1 – paragraph 1 The specific objective of biotechnology research and innovation is to develop competitive, sustainable and innovative industrial products and processes and contribute as an innovation driver in a number of European sectors like agriculture, food, chemical, energy and health.
Amendment 1119 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.2 – paragraph 1 Powered by the expansion of the knowledge of living systems, biotechnology is set to deliver a stream of new applications and to strengthen the Union's industrial base and its innovation capacity. Examples of the rising importance of biotechnology are in industrial and agricultural applications including food and feed production, bio- chemicals, of which the market share is estimated to increase by up to 12 %-20 % of chemical production by 2015. A number of the so-called twelve rules of Green Chemistry are also addressed by biotechnology, due to the selectivity and efficiency of bio-systems. The possible economic burdens for Union enterprises can be reduced by harnessing the potential of biotechnology processes and bio-based products to reduce CO2 emissions, estimated to range from between 1 to 2.5 billion tons CO2 equivalent per year by 2030.In Europe's biopharmaceutical sector, already some 20 % of the current medicines are derived from biotechnology, with up to 50 % of new medicines. Biotechnology also opens new avenues for exploiting the huge potential of marine resources for producing innovative industrial, health and environmental applications. The emerging sector of
Amendment 1123 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.2 – paragraph 1 Powered by the expansion of the knowledge of living systems, biotechnology is set to deliver a stream of new applications and to strengthen the Union's industrial base and its innovation capacity. Examples of the rising importance of biotechnology are in industrial applications including bio- chemicals, of which the market share is estimated to increase by up to 12 %-20 % of chemical production by 2015. A number of the so-called twelve rules of Green Chemistry are also addressed by biotechnology, due to the selectivity and efficiency of bio-systems. The possible economic burdens for Union enterprises can be reduced by harnessing the potential of biotechnology processes and bio-based products to reduce CO2 emissions, estimated to range from between 1 to 2.5 billion tons CO2 equivalent per year by 2030.In Europe's biopharmaceutical sector, already some 20 % of the current medicines are derived from biotechnology, with up to 50 % of new medicines. Biotechnology also opens new avenues for exploiting the huge potential of marine resources for producing innovative industrial, health, energy, chemical and environmental applications. The emerging sector of marine (blue) biotechnology has been predicted to grow by 10 % a year.
Amendment 1127 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.3 – point a – paragraph 1 Development of emerging technology areas such as
Amendment 1136 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.3 – point c – paragraph 1 Development of platform technologies (e.g. systems biology, genomics, meta- genomics, proteomics, phenomics, molecular tools) to enhance leadership and competitive advantage in a wide number of economic sectors.
Amendment 1267 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2 Lifelong health and wellbeing for all, high- quality and economically sustainable health and care systems, solutions to deal with the autonomy of an ageing population and opportunities for new jobs and growth are the aims of support to research and innovation in response to this challenge and will make a major contribution to Europe 2020.
Amendment 1270 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2 a (new) Research shall allow to improve advanced therapies and cellular therapies and that would be focused on the treatment of chronical and degenerative diseases.
Amendment 1271 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2 b (new) It should be needed to strengthen research on diseases that are derived from the increase of temperature and climate change which affect Mediterranean countries in particular but not only them.
Amendment 1272 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2 c (new) Research should allow to improve advanced therapies and cellular therapies that would be focused on the treatment of chronical and degenerative diseases.
Amendment 1288 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 5 In the Union, CVD annually accounts for more than 2 million deaths and costs the economy more than EUR 192 billion while cancer accounts for a quarter of all deaths and is the number one cause of death in people aged 45-64. Over 27 million people in the Union suffer from diabetes and the total cost of brain disorders (including, but not limited to those affecting mental health) has been estimated at EUR 800 billion. Environmental, life-style and socio-economic factors are relevant in several of these conditions with up to one third of the global disease burden estimated to be related to these. However, for other conditions – in particular neurodegenerative diseases – effective prevention strategies will first require a considerable boost in research into their causes and the development of better early diagnosis and treatment options.
Amendment 1300 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 7 Meanwhile, drug and vaccine development processes are becoming more expensive and less effective as these are often not tested for the effect on the age group which makes most use of them, i.e. the elderly. Persistent health inequalities must be addressed, and access to effective and competent health systems and safe treatment options must be ensured for all Europeans irrespective of their age or background.
source: PE-492.761
2012/03/07
ITRE
17 amendments...
Amendment 1316 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 2 The response depends on excellence in research to improve our fundamental understanding of health, disease, disability, development and ageing (including of life expectancy), and on the seamless and widespread translation of the resulting and existing knowledge into innovative, scalable
Amendment 1318 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 3 Similarly, the complexity of the challenge and the interdependency of its components demand a European level response. Many approaches, tools and technologies have applicability across many of the research and innovation areas of this challenge and are best supported at Union level. These include the development of long term cohorts and the conduct of clinical trials (which focus on the developments and effects of medicines in all age groups), the clinical use of ‘-omics’ or the development of ICT and their applications in healthcare practice, notably e-health. The requirements of specific populations are also best addressed in an integrated manner, for example in the development of stratified and/or personalised medicine, in the treatment of rare diseases, appropriate medicines for use by the elderly and in providing assisted and independent living solutions.
Amendment 1325 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 2 Successful efforts to prevent, manage, treat and cure disease, disability and reduced functionality are underpinned by the fundamental understanding of their determinants and causes, processes and impacts, as well as factors underlying good health and wellbeing. Effective sharing of data and the linkage of these data with large scale cohort studies is also essential, as is the translation of research findings into the clinic,
Amendment 1326 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 2 a (new) Personalised medicine must be developed, in order to generate new preventive and therapeutic strategies which can adjusted to patient requirements, so as to increase the prevention and early detection of diseases. The factors which influence therapeutic decision-making must be identified, further elucidated and developed through research.
Amendment 1371 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2 COM(2011)0809 – C7 0466/2011 – 2011/0401(COD) Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2 Over the coming decades, Europe will be challenged by increased competition for limited and finite natural resources, by the effects of climate change, in particular on primary production systems (agriculture, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture) and by the need to provide a sustainable, safe and secure food supply for the European and an increasing global population. A 70 % increase of the world food supply is estimated to be required to feed the 9 billion global population by 2050. Agriculture accounts for about 10 % of Union greenhouse gases emissions, and while declining in Europe, global emissions from agriculture are projected to increase up to 20 % by 2030. Furthermore, Europe will need to ensure sufficient supplies of raw materials, clean water resources, energy and industrial products, under conditions of decreasing fossil carbon resources (oil and liquid gas production expected to decrease by about 60 % by 2050), while maintaining its competitiveness. Bio-waste (estimated at up to 138 million tonnes per year in the Union, of which up to 40 % is land-filled) represents a huge problem and cost, despite its high potential added value. For example, an estimated 30 % of all food produced in developed countries is discarded. Major changes are needed to reduce this amount by 50 % in the Union by 203026 . In addition, national borders are irrelevant in the spread of animal and plant pests and diseases, including zoonotic diseases, and food borne pathogens. While effective national prevention measures are needed, action at Union level is essential for ultimate control and the effective running of the single market. The challenge is complex, affects a broad range of interconnected sectors and requires a plurality of approaches.
Amendment 1376 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 4 The potential of biological resources and ecosystems could be used in a much more sustainable, efficient and integrated manner. For examples, the potential of biomass from agriculture, forests and waste streams from agricultural, aquatic, industrial, and also municipal origins could be better harnessed
Amendment 1391 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 3 COM(2011)0809 – C7 0466/2011 – 2011/0401(COD) Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 3 Research and innovation will interface with a wide spectrum of Union policies and related targets, including the Common Agriculture Policy (in particular the Rural Development Policy) and the European Innovation Partnership ‘Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability’, the European Innovation Partnership on Water, the Common Fisheries Policy, the Integrated Maritime Policy, the European Climate Change Programme, the Water Framework Directive, the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, the Forestry Action Plan, the Soil Thematic Strategy, the Union's 2020 Biodiversity Strategy, the Strategic Energy Technology Plan, the Union's innovation and industrial policies, external and development aid policies, plant health strategies, animal health and welfare strategies and regulatory frameworks to protect the environment, health and safety, to promote resource efficiency and climate action, and to reduce waste. A better integration of research and innovation into related Union policies will significantly improve their European added value, provide leverage effects, increase societal relevance and help to further develop sustainable land, seas and oceans management and bio-economy markets.
Amendment 1425 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point c – paragraph 1 COM(2011)0809 – C7 0466/2011 – 2011/0401(COD) Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point c – paragraph 1 The aim is to sustainably exploit and maintain aquatic living resources to maximise social and economic benefits/returns from Europe's oceans and seas. The activities shall focus on an optimal contribution to secure food supplies by developing sustainable and environmentally friendly fisheries and competitive European aquaculture in the context of the global economy and on boosting marine innovation through biotechnology to fuel smart ‘blue’ growth.
Amendment 1433 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point d – paragraph 1 The aim is the promotion of low carbon, resource efficient, sustainable and competitive European bio-based industries. The activities shall focus on fostering the bio-economy by transforming conventional industrial processes and products into bio- based resource and energy efficient ones, the development of integrated biorefineries, producing and utilising biomass from primary production, biowaste and bio-
Amendment 1458 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 4 To achieve these reductions, significant investments need to be made in research, development, demonstration and market roll-out of efficient, safe and reliable low- carbon energy technologies and services. These must go hand in hand with non- technological solutions on both the supply and demand sides. All this must be part of an integrated low-carbon policy, including mastering key enabling technologies, in particular ICT solutions and advanced manufacturing, processing and materials. The goal is to produce efficient energy technologies and services that will contribute to tackling energy challenges, mainly linked to the integration of renewable energy, and that can be taken up widely on European and international markets and to establish intelligent demand-side management based on an open and transparent energy trade market and intelligent energy efficiency management systems.
Amendment 1514 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point d – introductory part (d) A single, smart flexible European e
Amendment 1578 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 4 – point 4.3 – point a – paragraph 1 The aim is to minimise transport's impact on climate and the environment by improving its efficiency in the use of natural resources, and by reducing its
Amendment 1627 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – paragraph 2 COM(2011)0809 – C7 0466/2011 – 2011/0401(COD) 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 ; Adapting to climate change: Towards a European framework for action31 ; the Raw Materials Initiative32 ; the European Innovation Partnership on Water; the Union's Sustainable Development Strategy33 ; an Integrated Maritime Policy for the Union34 ; the Marine Strategy Framework Directive35 ; the Eco- innovation Action Plan and the Digital Agenda for Europe36 . These actions shall reinforce the ability of society to become more resilient to environmental and climate change and ensure the availability of raw materials.
Amendment 1635 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point a – paragraph 1 COM(2011)0809 – C7 0466/2011 – 2011/0401(COD) Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point a – paragraph 1 The aim is to develop and assess innovative, cost-effective and sustainable adaptation and mitigation measures, targeting
Amendment 1636 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point a – paragraph 1 The aim is to develop and assess innovative, cost-effective and sustainable adaptation and mitigation measures, targeting both CO2 and non-CO2 greenhouse gases, and underlining both technological and non-technological green solutions, through the generation of evidence for informed, early and effective action and the networking of the required competences. Activities shall focus on: improving the understanding of climate change and the provision of reliable climate projections; assessing impacts, vulnerabilities and developing innovative cost-effective adaptation and risk prevention
Amendment 1652 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point d – paragraph 1 The aim is to foster all forms of eco- innovation that enable the transition to a green economy. Activities shall focus on: strengthening eco-innovative technologies, processes, services and products and boosting their market uptake and replication, with special attention for SMEs; developing eco-innovative strategies, methodologies and tools for the preservation of cultural heritage in Europe; supporting innovative policies and societal changes; measuring and assessing progress towards a green economy; and fostering resource efficiency through digital systems.
Amendment 1722 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.2 – paragraph 2 – point c (c) ensure societal engagement in research and innovation; increase societal appreciation of science;
source: PE-492.790
2012/06/25
ENVI
41 amendments...
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) With the aim of deepening the relationship between science and society
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 27 a (new) (27a) In order to maximise the impact of Horizon 2020 special consideration should be given to multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches as necessary elements for major scientific progress. Breakthroughs in science take often place at the boundaries or intersections of disciplines and knowledge. Furthermore, the complexity of the problems and challenges that Europe is facing requires solutions that can only be tackled from several disciplines and societal actors working together.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 30 a (new) (30a) The participation of research teams in different projects should be contemplated as the reinforcement of quality and the possibility of an international co-operation.
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new) (ea) 'Research infrastructures' (RI) "are facilities, resources, organisational systems and services that are used by the research communities to conduct research and innovation in their fields. Where relevant, they may be used beyond research, e.g. for education or public services. This includes: major scientific equipment (or sets of instruments); knowledge-based resources such as collections, archives or scientific data; e- infrastructures, such as data, computing and software systems, communication networks and systems to promote openness and digital trust; any other infrastructure of a unique nature essential to achieve excellence in research and innovation."
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new) (ea) 'Trans - European technology transfer' means the transfer of scientific outcomes and technology between public and private bodies located in different EU Member States.
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new) (eb) 'Smart Specialization' means the concept for the development of the R&D and innovation policy of the European Union. The objective of smart specialization is to promote efficient and effective use of public investment using synergies among countries and regions and strengthening their innovation capacity. The smart specialization strategy is made of a multi-annual strategy program which goal is to develop a functional national or regional research innovation system.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 Horizon 2020 shall play a central role in the delivery of the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth by providing a common strategic framework for the Union's research and innovation funding, thus acting as a vehicle for leveraging private investment, transferring research results to all the levels of education, creating new job opportunities and ensuring Europe's long- term sustainable growth and competitiveness.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 Horizon 2020 shall play a central role in the delivery of the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth by providing a common strategic framework for the Union's research and innovation funding, thus acting as a vehicle for leveraging private investment, creating new job opportunities and ensuring Europe's long-term sustainable growth and competitiveness. Trans - European technology transfer should be the main tool in achieving these goals.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 1. Horizon 2020 shall contribute to building an economy based on knowledge and innovation across the whole Union by leveraging sufficient additional research, development and innovation funding. Thereby, it shall support the implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy and other Union policies, as well as the achievement and functioning of the European Research Area (ERA)
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point i (new) i) Knowledge science and technology. Life sciences, Health, earth, environment, natural resources and food security.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point ii (new) ii) Social, Economic and Humanities. Demographic challenges, education, territorial issues, governance, culture, digital contents, humanities, cultural heritage and intangible knowledge areas.
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 1. Linkages and interfaces shall be implemented across and within the priorities of Horizon 2020. Particular attention shall be paid in this respect to the development and application of key enabling and industrial technologies, to bridging from discovery to market application, to cross-disciplinary research and innovation, to social and economic sciences and humanities , to a systemic approach of the spatial, urban and territorial issues, to fostering the functioning and achievement of the ERA, to cooperation with third countries, to responsible research and innovation including gender, and to enhancing the attractiveness of the research profession and to facilitating cross-border and cross- sector mobility of researchers.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 Horizon 2020 shall be implemented in a manner ensuring that the priorities and actions supported are relevant to changing needs and take account of the evolving nature of science, technology, innovation, markets and society, where innovation includes business, organisational and social aspects and transfer of science results to all the levels of education and training.
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 a (new) Article 14 a Responsible research and innovation In order to guarantee a harmonious and efficient relation between science and society, Horizon 2020 shall actively promote responsible research and innovation. This means promoting a governance framework that encourages the societal actors to work together during the whole research and innovation process in order to better align it, as well as the results and impacts, with the expectations, needs and values of society. This governance framework encompasses in particular: (a) ensuring an effective public engagement to enhance research and innovation, including participatory research where societal actors co-produce knowledge in order to responds to society needs; (b) up taking of gender dimension referred to in Article 15; (c) providing free on-line access and re- use of scientific information as referred to in Article 15b; (d) equipping through education future researchers and other societal actors with the necessary knowledge and tools to fully participate and take responsibility in the research and innovation process; (e) ensuring the compliance with the ethical principles referred to in Article 16 (1).
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) the added value of action at Union level, particularly the Trans - European nature;
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new) (ea) Helping the creation and strengthening of association networks of researchers, patients and stakeholders in order to improve the relations and exchanges among them, concerned sectors, institutions and civil society.
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new) (aa) In order to simplify the access to information and to develop an instrument with all the information demanded by the research community and, having regard the need for a transparency, Cordis, as a digital instrument should be revised and reformed in a more clear and flexible way. The New Cordis should be finished before June 2013.
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall annually monitor the implementation of Horizon 2020, its specific programme and the activities of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. This shall include information and indicators on cross-cutting topics such as responsible research and innovation including sustainability and climate change, including information on the amount of climate related expenditure.
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – heading 1 – paragraph 1 (new) Science for and with Society towards enable all societal actors to interact in the innovation cycle increases the quality, relevance, acceptability and sustainability of innovation outcomes by integrating society's interests and values.
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – paragraph 7 a (new) New instrument: implementation of a clear program for the transfer of science, research and innovation to the education content at all levels, as well as for the adaptation of the technologies to the use.
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part III Priority 'Societal Challenges' – paragraph 1 – point e (e) Climate action, water management, resource efficiency and raw materials;
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part III Priority 'Societal Challenges' – paragraph 1 – point f a (new) (f a) Culture and intangible areas of knowledge
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part III Priority 'Societal Challenges' – paragraph 1 – point f a (new) (f b) Smart cities and cultural heritage
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part I – point 3.3 – point a – paragraph 2 Key activities shall be to provide excellent and innovative training to early-stage researchers at post-graduate level via interdisciplinary projects or doctoral programmes involving universities, research institutions, businesses, SMEs and other socio-economic groups from different countries. Full flexibility in terms of duration, host institution, number of trainees will be possible inside the overall agreed host network and financial volume for a project. This will improve career prospects for young post-graduate researchers in both the public and private sectors.
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part I – point 4.3 a (new) 4.3 a. Constitution of a data base concerning the results of the research and innovation The aim shall be to create and to make available a data base of the results of research and innovation. This will be open to international collaboration. Both research groups and enterprises will add contents to this data base in order to help the launch of a market of innovation and cooperation and to stimulate the meeting of possible partners.
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part II – point 1 – paragraph 8 'An integrated approach to Key Enabling Technologies' A major component of ‘Leadership in Enabling and Industrial Technologies’ are Key Enabling Technologies (KETs), defined as micro- and nanoelectronics, photonics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, advanced materials and advanced manufacturing systems22 . These multi- disciplinary, knowledge and capital- intensive technologies cut across many diverse sectors providing the basis for significant competitive advantage for European industry. An integrated approach, promoting the combination, convergence and cross-fertilisation effect of KETs in different innovation cycles and value chains can deliver promising research results and open the way to new industrial technologies, products, services and novel applications (e.g. in space, transport, environment, health, agriculture etc.). The numerous interactions of KETs and enabling technologies will therefore be exploited in a flexible manner, as an important source of innovation. This will complement support for research and innovation in KETs that may be provided by national or regional authorities under the Cohesion Policy Funds within the framework of smart specialisation strategies.
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part II – point 1.1.3 – point e a (new) (e a) advanced robots and technology applied to health and disabilities
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part II – point 1.3.3. – point g a (new) (ga). new materials concerning cultural heritage preservation and restoration
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part II – point 1.4.2. – paragraph 1 Powered by the expansion of the knowledge of living systems, biotechnology is set to deliver a stream of new applications and to strengthen the Union's industrial base and its innovation capacity. Examples of the rising importance of biotechnology are in industrial and agricultural applications including food and feed production, bio- chemicals, of which the market share is estimated to increase by up to 12 %-20 % of chemical production by 2015. A number of the so-called twelve rules of Green Chemistry are also addressed by biotechnology, due to the selectivity and efficiency of bio-systems. The possible economic burdens for Union enterprises can be reduced by harnessing the potential of biotechnology processes and bio-based products to reduce CO2 emissions, estimated to range from between 1 to 2.5 billion tons CO2 equivalent per year by 2030.In Europe's biopharmaceutical sector, already some 20 % of the current medicines are derived from biotechnology, with up to 50 % of new medicines. Biotechnology also opens new avenues for exploiting the huge potential of marine resources for producing innovative industrial, health and environmental applications. The emerging sector of marine (blue) biotechnology has been predicted to grow by 10 % a year.
Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part II – point 1.4.3. – point a – paragraph 1 Development of emerging technology areas such as
Amendment 207 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part II – point 1.4.3. – point c – paragraph 1 Development of platform technologies (e.g. systems biology, genomics, meta- genomics, proteomics, phenomics, molecular tools) to enhance leadership and competitive advantage in a wide number of economic sectors.
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 1 Lifelong health and wellbeing for all, high- quality and economically sustainable health and care systems, solutions to deal with the economy of an ageing population and opportunities for new jobs and growth are the aims of support to research and innovation in response to this challenge and will make a major contribution to Europe 2020.
Amendment 228 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 1 a (new) It should be needed to strengthen research on diseases that are derived from the increase of temperature and climate change which affect Mediterranean countries in particular but not only them.
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 1 b (new) Research shall allow to improve advanced therapies and cellular therapies and would be focused on the treatment of chronic and degenerative diseases.
Amendment 249 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 4 In the Union, CVD annually accounts for more than 2 million deaths and costs the economy more than EUR 192 billion while cancer accounts for a quarter of all deaths and is the number one cause of death in people aged 45-64. Over 27 million people in the Union suffer from diabetes and the total cost of brain disorders (including, but not limited to those affecting mental health) has been estimated at EUR 800 billion. Environmental, life-style and socio-economic factors are relevant in several of these conditions with up to one third of the global disease burden estimated to be related to these. However, for other conditions – in particular neurodegenerative diseases – effective prevention strategies will first require a considerable boost in research into their causes and the development of better early diagnosis and treatment options.
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part III – point 1.2 – paragraph 2 The response depends on excellence in research to improve our fundamental understanding of health, disease, disability, development and ageing (including of life expectancy), and on the seamless and widespread translation of the resulting and existing knowledge into innovative, scalable
Amendment 280 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part III – point 1.3 – paragraph 2a (new) Personalised medicine must be developed, in order to generate new preventive and therapeutic strategies which can adjusted to patient requirements, so as to increase the prevention and early detection of diseases. The factors which influence therapeutic decision-making must be identified, further elucidated and developed through research.
Amendment 310 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part III – point 2.1 – paragraph 3 The potential of biological resources and ecosystems could be used in a much more sustainable, efficient and integrated manner. For examples, the potential of biomass from agriculture, forests and waste streams from agricultural, aquatic, industrial, and also municipal origins could be better harnessed
Amendment 313 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part III – point 2.2 – paragraph 2 A fully functional European bio-economy – encompassing the sustainable production of renewable resources from land and aquatic environments and their conversion into food, feed, bio-based products and bioenergy as well as the related public goods - will generate high European added value. Managed in a sustainable manner, it can reduce the environmental footprint of primary production and the supply chain as a whole. It can increase their competitiveness and provide jobs and business opportunities for rural and coastal development. The food security, sustainable agriculture, and overall bio- economy – related challenges are of a European and global nature. Actions at Union level are essential to bring together clusters to achieve the necessary breadth and critical mass to complement efforts made by a single or groups of Member States. A multi-actor approach will ensure the necessary cross-fertilising interactions between researcher, businesses, farmers/producers, advisors and end-users. The Union level is also necessary to ensure coherence in addressing this challenge across sectors and with strong links to relevant Union policies. Coordination of research and innovation at Union level will stimulate and help to accelerate the required changes across the Union.
Amendment 328 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part III – point 2.3 – point d – paragraph 1 The aim is the promotion of low carbon, resource efficient, sustainable and competitive European bio-based industries. The activities shall focus on fostering the bio-economy by transforming conventional industrial processes and products into bio- based resource and energy efficient ones, the development of integrated biorefineries, producing and utilising biomass from primary production, biowaste and bio-
Amendment 375 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part III – point 6.3.1 – paragraph 2 – point c (c) ensure societal engagement in research and innovation; increase societal appreciation of science
source: PE-492.556
2012/06/29
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Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 a (new) (15a) In view of the steps towards further externalisation of the Union's research and innovation funding, the method and the extent of externalisation should be determined according to the results of an independent impact assessment, which evaluates all advantages of the various forms of externalisation such as Joint Technology Initiatives, Public-Private Partnerships or Research Executive Agencies.
Amendment 270 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) With the aim of deepening the relationship between science and society
Amendment 355 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 27 a (new) (27a) In order to maximise the impact of Horizon 2020 special consideration should be given to multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches as necessary elements for major scientific progress. Breakthroughs in science often take place at the boundaries or intersections of disciplines and knowledge. Furthermore, the complexity of the problems and challenges that Europe is facing requires solutions that can only be tackled from several disciplines and societal actors working together.
Amendment 372 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 30 a (new) (30a) It should be contemplated to encourage the participation of research teams in different projects in order to reinforce the R&I quality and to increase the possibility of international co- operation.
Amendment 380 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – point e a (new) (ea) 'research infrastructures' (RI) mean facilities, resources, organisational systems and services that are used by the research communities to conduct research and innovation in their fields. Where relevant, they may be used beyond research, e.g. for education or public services. This includes: major scientific equipment (or sets of instruments); knowledge-based resources such as collections, archives or scientific data; e- infrastructures, such as data, computing and software systems, communication networks and systems to promote openness and digital trust; any other infrastructure of a unique nature essential to achieve excellence in research and innovation;
Amendment 381 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – point e b (new) (eb) 'smart specialisation' means the concept for the development of the R&D and innovation policy of the European Union. The objective of smart specialisation is to promote efficient and effective use of public investment using synergies among countries and regions and strengthening their innovation capacity. The smart specialisation strategy is made of a multi-annual strategy program which goal is to develop a functional national or regional research innovation system.
Amendment 383 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 Horizon 2020 shall play a central role in the delivery of the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth by providing a common strategic framework for the Union's research and innovation funding, thus acting as a vehicle for leveraging private investment, transferring research results to all the levels of education, creating new job opportunities and ensuring Europe's long- term sustainable growth and competitiveness.
Amendment 393 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 1. Horizon 2020 shall contribute to building an economy based on knowledge and innovation across the whole Union by leveraging sufficient additional research, development and innovation funding. Thereby, it shall support the implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy and other Union policies, as well as the achievement and functioning of the European Research Area (ERA). The
Amendment 400 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point i (new) (i) knowledge science and technology; life sciences, health, earth, environment, natural resources and food security;
Amendment 401 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point ii (new) (ii) social, economic and humanities. Demographic challenges, education, territorial issues, governance, culture, digital contents, humanities, cultural heritage and intangible knowledge areas.
Amendment 428 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 COM(2011)0809 – C7 0466/2011 – 2011/0401(COD) Article 6, paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 3. The European Institute of Innovation and Technology shall be financed through a m
Amendment 488 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 1. Linkages and interfaces shall be implemented across and within the priorities of Horizon 2020. Particular attention shall be paid in this respect to the development and application of key enabling and industrial technologies, to bridging from discovery to market application, to cross-disciplinary research and innovation, to social and economic sciences and humanities, to fostering the functioning and achievement of the ERA, to cooperation with third countries, to responsible research and innovation including gender, to private sector participation generally and SME involvement specifically and to enhancing the attractiveness of the research profession and to facilitating cross-border and cross- sector mobility of researchers.
Amendment 497 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 1. Linkages and interfaces shall be implemented across and within the priorities of Horizon 2020. Particular attention shall be paid in this respect to the development and application of key enabling and industrial technologies, to bridging from discovery to market application, to cross-disciplinary research and innovation, to social and economic sciences and humanities , to a systemic approach of the spatial, urban and territorial issues, to fostering the functioning and achievement of the ERA, to cooperation with third countries, to responsible research and innovation including gender, and to enhancing the attractiveness of the research profession and to facilitating cross-border and cross- sector mobility of researchers.
Amendment 504 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 Horizon 2020 shall be implemented in a manner ensuring that the priorities and actions supported are relevant to changing needs and take account of the evolving nature of science, technology, innovation, markets and society, where innovation includes business, organisational and social aspects, as well as transfer of science results to all the levels of education and training.
Amendment 510 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 a (new) Article 14 a Responsible research and innovation In order to guarantee a harmonious and efficient relation between science and society, Horizon 2020 shall actively promote responsible research and innovation. This means promoting a governance framework that encourages the societal actors to work together during the whole research and innovation process in order to better align it, as well as the results and impacts, with the expectations, needs and values of society. This governance framework encompasses in particular : (a) ensuring an effective public engagement to enhance research and innovation, including participatory research where societal actors co-produce knowledge in order to responds to society needs (b) up taking of gender dimension referred to in Article 15 (c) providing free on-line access and re- use of scientific information as referred to in Article 15b (d) equipping through education future researchers and other societal actors with the necessary knowledge and tools to fully participate and take responsibility in the research and innovation process (e) ensuring the compliance with the ethical principles referred to in Article 16 (1)
Amendment 533 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 a (new) Article 15 a Researchers´ Careers Horizon 2020 shall be implemented in accordance with the Regulation (EU) No xx/2013 [Rules for Participation], which shall contribute to the reinforcement of a single market for researchers and attractiveness of researchers' careers across the Union in the context of the European Research Area, by taking into account the transnational character of the actions supported under it.
Amendment 601 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 1 1. Particular attention shall be paid to ensuring the
Amendment 610 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 COM(2011)0809 – C7 0466/2011 – 2011/0401(COD) article 18, paragraph 2 2. Specific actions for SMEs shall be undertaken within the specific objective ‘Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies’ set out in Point 1 of Part II of Annex I and each of the specific objectives under the priority ‘Societal challenges’ set out in Points 1 to 6 of Part III of Annex I. These specific actions shall take the form of, among others, a dedicated SME instrument that is targeted at all types of SMEs with an innovation potential and shall be implemented in a consistent manner and tailored to the needs of SMEs as set out under the specific objective ‘Innovation in SMEs’ in Point 3.3.(a) of Part II of Annex I.
Amendment 628 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 3 COM(2011)0809 – C7 0466/2011 – 2011/0401(COD) article 18, paragraph 3 3. The integrated approach set out in paragraphs 1 and 2
Amendment 642 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) financial contributions from the Union to joint undertakings established on the basis of Article 187 TFEU under the Seventh Framework Programme, subject to the amendment of their basic acts; to new public-private partnerships set up on the basis of Article 187 TFEU; and to other funding bodies referred to in Article [55(1)(b)(v) or (vii)] of Regulation (EU) No XX/2012 [New Financial Regulation]. This form of partnerships shall only be implemented where the scope of the objectives pursued, the consistency with existing EU policy objectives and the scale of the resources required justify it;
Amendment 659 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new) (e a) the ability to assist the creation and strengthening of networks of researchers, patients and stakeholders in order to improve the relations and exchanges among them, concerned sectors, institutions and civil society;
Amendment 711 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 – paragraph 2 a (new) In order to simplify the access to information and to develop an instrument with all the information demanded by the research community and, having regard the need for a transparency, Cordis, as a digital instrument shall be revised and reformed in a more clear and flexible way. The New Cordis shall be finalized before June 2013.
Amendment 717 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) actions which bring together results from a range of projects, including those that may be funded from other sources, to provide user-friendly databases and reports that summarise key findings, e.g. by means of supporting the development of specific clearing houses or institutes that gather research results;
Amendment 733 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall annually monitor the implementation of Horizon 2020, its specific programme and the activities of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. This shall include information and indicators on cross-cutting topics such as responsible research and innovation, including sustainability and climate change, including information on the amount of climate related expenditure.
Amendment 737 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall annually monitor the implementation of Horizon 2020, its specific programme and the activities of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. This shall include information on cross-cutting topics such as sustainability and climate change, including information on the amount of climate related expenditure, SME and private sector participation.
Amendment 744 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part (a) Not later than end 2017, the Commission shall carry out, with the assistance of independent experts, a review of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology.
Amendment 745 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i source: PE-492.656
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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
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18 amendments...
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 4 (4) Each Part should be complementary to and implemented in a coherent way with the other Parts of the specific programme. Strategic coordination of research and innovation across the three main priorities for each thematic area (e.g. health) should address fragmentation and improve the use and management of technological and infrastructural resources, involving the sharing of data in order to accelerate the achievement of results. Or. en (In reference to amendment 3, PE489.688v01-00)
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 11 (11) Part III ‘Societal challenges’ should increase the effectiveness of research and innovation in responding to key societal challenges by supporting excellent research and innovation activities. Those activities should be implemented using a challenge- based approach which brings together resources and knowledge across different fields, technologies and disciplines. Social sciences and humanities research is an important element for addressing all of the challenges. The activities should cover the full range of research and innovation with an emphasis on innovation-related activities such as piloting, demonstration, test-beds, and support for public procurement, pre-normative research and standard setting, and market uptake of innovations. The activities should
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i (new) i) Knowledge science and technology. Life sciences, Health, earth, environment, natural resources and food security.
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii (new) ii) Social, Economic and Humanities. Demographic challenges, education, territorial issues, governance, culture, digital contents, humanities, cultural heritage and intangible knowledge areas.
Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a decision Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new) (da) strengthening the knowledge transfer from research and innovation to all levels of education
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a decision Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new) (iva) watertechnology;
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a decision Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part Part III
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a decision Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a (a) improving the lifelong health and wellbeing and improving solutions for keeping the autonomy of the ageing persons;
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a decision Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e (e) achieving a resource-efficient and climate change resilient economy, the impacts of climate change in the shift of the ecosystem structure and a sustainable supply of raw materials, in order to meet the needs of a growing global population within the sustainable limits of the planet's natural resources;
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a decision Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new) (ea) adapting to the challenges of climate change negative impacts relating to the hydrological cycle, the reduction of biodiversity and natural resource management;
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a decision Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f a (new) (fa) promoting a coherent inter- relationship between urban and rural areas to improve environmental sustainability;
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a decision Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f b (new) (fb) fostering the adaptation of the society and institutions to the science results and innovation, the demographic and climate changes and other major societal issues.
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a decision Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 a (new) The instruments for the connexion between Research, Innovation and the Structural Funds shall be implemented through the programmes "Regions of Knowledge" and "Smart specialisations", both instruments should be located inside ERA, in order to create objective indicators for the stairway of excellence
Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a decision Article 10 – paragraph 3 3. The delegation of power may be revoked at any time by the Council or by the Parliament. A decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.
Amendment 259 #
Proposal for a decision Article 10 – paragraph 4 4. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 261 #
Proposal for a decision Article 10 – paragraph 5 5. A delegated act shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed by the Council and by the Parliament within a period of two months of notification of that act to the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the Council
Amendment 264 #
Proposal for a decision Article 10 – paragraph 6 6. The European Parliament shall be informed of
Amendment 325 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.5 – paragraph 1 A key added value of research and innovation funded at the Union level is the possibility to disseminate and communicate results on a continent wide scale to enhance their impact. Horizon 2020 will therefore include, under all of its specific objectives, dedicated support to dissemination (including through open access to research results), communication and dialogue actions, with a strong emphasis on communicating results to end- users, citizens, civil society organisations, industry and policy makers. To this extent, Horizon 2020 may make use of networks for information transfer. Communication activities undertaken in the context of Horizon 2020 will also seek to raise public awareness on the importance of research and innovation by means of publications, events, knowledge repositories, databases, websites or a targeted use of social media. In order to simplify the access to information and to develop an instrument with all the information demanded by the research community and, having regard the need for a transparency, Cordis, as a digital instrument should be revised and reformed in a more clear and flexible way.
source: PE-492.816
2012/04/07
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Amendment 463 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – paragraph 4 COM(2011) 811 Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – paragraph 4 A major component of ‘Leadership in Enabling and Industrial Technologies’ are Key Enabling Technologies (KETs), defined as micro- and nanoelectronics, photonics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, watertechnolgies, advanced materials and advanced manufacturing systems20 . Many innovative products incorporate several of these technologies simultaneously, as single or integrated parts. While each technology offers technological innovation, the accumulated benefit from combining a number of enabling technologies can also lead to technological leaps. Tapping into cross-cutting key enabling technologies will enhance product competitiveness and impact. The numerous interactions of these technologies will therefore be exploited. Dedicated support will be provided for larger-scale pilot line and demonstrator projects.
Amendment 471 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – paragraph 12 – indent 3 a (new) COM(2011) 811 Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – paragraph 12 – indent 3 a (new) - watertechnologies
Amendment 514 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.2 – paragraph 1 The objective is twofold:
Amendment 518 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.3 – paragraph 1 The objective is to develop platform technologies (e.g. system biology, genomics, meta-
Amendment 519 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.3 – paragraph 1 a (new) Promoting personalised medicine for severe disease Personalised medicine must be developed in order to generate new preventive and therapeutic strategies which can be adjusted to patient requirements, so as to increase the prevention and early detection of diseases. The factors which influence therapeutic decision-making must be identified, further elucidated and developed through research.
Amendment 563 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 2 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1 a (new) The dedicated SME instrument should be centrally managed in order to ensure coherent application of rules and visibility of the instrument, facilitating participation of SMEs.
source: PE-492.815
2012/05/07
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12 amendments...
Amendment 623 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.6 – paragraph 1 An improved understanding of health, disease and disease processes at all ages is needed to develop new and more effective in vitro and image diagnostics. Innovative and existing technologies will be developed with the goal of significantly improving disease outcomes through earlier, more accurate diagnosis and by allowing for more patient-adapted treatment.
Amendment 634 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.8 – paragraph 1 a (new) Research shall make it possible to improve advanced therapies and cellular therapies. This shall be focused on the treatment of chronic diseases.
Amendment 671 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 Appropriate knowledge, tools, services and innovations are necessary to support more productive, resource-efficient and resilient agriculture and forestry systems that supply sufficient food, feed, biomass and other raw-materials and deliver ecosystems services while at the same time supporting the development of thriving rural livelihoods. Research and innovation will provide options for integrating agronomic and environmental goals into more sustainable production,
Amendment 675 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – introductory part 2.1.1. Increasing production efficiency, food quality, safety and coping with climate change, while ensuring sustainability and resilience
Amendment 682 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – paragraph 2 Multi-disciplinary approaches will be sought to improve the performance of plants, animals, micro-organisms, while ensuring efficient resource use (water, nutrients, energy) and the ecological integrity of rural areas. Emphasis will be placed on integrated and diverse production systems and agronomic practices, including the use of precision technologies and ecological intensification approaches to benefit both conventional and organic agriculture. Genetic improvement of plants and animals for adaptation and productivity traits will call for all appropriated conventional and modern breeding approaches and for a better use of genetic resources. Due attention will be given to on-farm soil management for increasing soil fertility as a basis for crop productivity and to minimise losses of ground, surface and underground water resources. Animal and plant health will be promoted and integrated disease/pest control measures will be further developed. Strategies for the eradication of animal diseases including zoonoses will be tackled along with research on antimicrobial resistance. Studying the effects of practices on animal welfare will help meet societal concerns. The above listed areas will be underpinned by more fundamental research to address relevant biological questions as well as to support the development and implementation of Union policies.
Amendment 686 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – introductory part 2.1.2.
Amendment 689 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – paragraph 1 Agriculture and forestry are unique systems delivering commercial products but also wider societal public goods (including cultural and recreational value) and important ecological services such as functional and in-situ biodiversity, pollination, water regulation, landscape, erosion reduction and carbon sequestration / GHG mitigation. Research activities will support the provisions of these public goods and services, through the delivery of management solutions, decision-support tools and the assessment of their non- market value. Specific issues to be dealt with include the identification of farming/forest systems and landscape patterns likely to achieve these goals. Socio-economic and comparative assessment of farming/forestry systems and their sustainability performance will be addressed. Shifts in the active management of agricultural systems - including the use of technologies and change of practices - will increase GHG mitigation and the adaptive capacity of the agriculture sector to the adverse effects of climate change. For instance, biotechnology can improve the efficient use of existing European agricultural and forestry resources by improving the understanding of biological systems and offering a wide range of tools to enhance the sustainability and productivity of agriculture and forestry. It also secures sufficient supply of food and feed, which is crucial in light of past and future turbulences on the global markets. The combination of the advantages of the various agricultural technologies should be encouraged to achieve a real benefit for human health and the environment.
Amendment 698 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 Consumer needs for safe, healthy and affordable food have to be addressed, while considering the impacts of food consumption behaviour and food and feed production on human health and the total ecosystem. Food and feed security and safety, the competitiveness of the European agri-food industry and the sustainability of food production and supply will be addressed, covering the whole food chain and related services, whether conventional sustainably intensive or organic, from primary production to consumption. This approach will contribute to (a) achieving food safety and security for all Europeans and eradication of hunger in the world (b) decreasing the burden of food- and diet- related diseases by promoting the shift towards healthy and sustainable diets, via consumer education and innovations in the agriculture food industry (c) reducing water and energy consumption in food processing, transport and distribution and (d) reducing food waste by 50 % by 2030.
Amendment 705 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 1 Nutritional needs and the impact of food on physiological functions, physical and mental performance will be addressed as well as the links between diet, ageing, chronic diseases and disorders and dietary patterns. Quality and healthy nutrition shall be increased by investigating and improving healthy compounds in plants (e.g. secondary metabolites) and the health status of cultivated plants. Dietary solutions and innovations leading to improvements in health and well-being will be identified. Chemical and microbial food and feed contamination, risks and exposures will be assessed, monitored, controlled and traced throughout the food and drinking water supply chains from production and storage to processing, packaging, distribution, catering, and preparation at home. Food safety innovations, improved risk communication tools and improved food safety standards will lead to enhanced consumer trust and protection in Europe. Globally improved food safety standards will also help to strengthen the competitiveness of the European food industry.
Amendment 709 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 1 The needs for the food and feed industry to cope with social, environmental, climate and economic change from local to global will be addressed at all stages of the food and feed production chain, including agricultural production, food design, processing, packaging, process control, waste reduction, by-product valorisation and the safe use or disposal of animal by- products. Innovative and sustainable resource-efficient processes and diversified, safe, affordable and high quality products will be generated. This will strengthen the innovation potential of the European food supply chain, enhance its competitiveness, create economic growth and employment and allow the European food industry to adapt to changes. Other aspects to address are traceability, logistics and services, socio- economic factors, the resilience of the food chain against environmental and climate risks, and the limitation of negative impacts of food chain activities and of changing diets and production systems on the environment.
Amendment 720 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.2 – paragraph 1 Activities will be supported to boost sustainable bioproducts, intermediates and bioenergy/biofuels, predominantly focussing on a cascade approach, prioritising the generation of high added- value products. Technologies and strategies will be developed to assure the raw material supply. Enhancing the
Amendment 751 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.3 – paragraph 1 Urban areas are one of the largest consumers of energy in the Union and emit a correspondingly large share of greenhouse gases, while generating a substantial amount of air pollutants. In that context, there is a need of promoting integrated systemic urban development strategies that take into account: energy efficiency, accessibility, green spaces, adaptation of habitats and social integration. At the same time, urban areas are affected by decreasing air quality and climate change and have to develop their own mitigation and adaptation strategies. Finding innovative energy solutions (energy efficiency, electricity and heating and cooling supply systems), integrated with transport, waste and water treatment as well as ICT solutions for the urban environment are therefore crucial in the transformation towards a low carbon society. Targeted initiatives in support to the convergence of industrial value chains of the energy, transport and ICT sector for smart urban applications need to be envisaged. At the same time, new technological, organisational, planning and business models need to be developed and tested at full scale according to the needs and means of cities and communities. Research is also needed to understand the social, economic and cultural issues that are involved in this transformation.
source: PE-492.814
2012/06/20
ENVI
14 amendments...
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i (new) i) Knowledge science and technology. Life sciences, Health, earth, environment, natural resources and food security;
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii (new) ii) Social, Economic and Humanities. Demographic challenges, education, territorial issues, governance, culture, digital contents, humanities, cultural heritage and intangible knowledge areas;
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a decision Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new) (d a) strengthening the knowledge transfer from research and innovation to all levels of education;
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a decision Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part Part III ‘Societal challenges’ shall contribute to the priority ‘Societal challenges’ set out in Article 5(2)(c) of Regulation (EU) No XX/2012 [Horizon 2020] by pursuing research, technological development, demonstration and innovation actions and the related socio- economic issues, which contribute to the following specific objectives:
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a decision Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a (a) improving the lifelong health and wellbeing and improving solutions for keeping the autonomy of the ageing persons;
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a decision Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e (e) achieving a resource-efficient and climate change resilient economy, the impacts of climate change in the shift of the ecosystem structure and a sustainable supply of raw materials, in order to meet the needs of a growing global population within the sustainable limits of the planet's natural resources;
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a decision Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new) (e a) Adapting to the challenges of climate change negative impacts relating to the hydrological cycle, the reduction of biodiversity and natural resource management
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a decision Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f a (new) (f a) promoting a coherent inter- relationship between urban and rural areas to improve environmental sustainability;
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a decision Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f b (new) (f b) fostering the adaptation of the society and institutions to the science results and innovation, the demographic and climate changes and other major societal issues.
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a decision Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new) 6 a. The instruments for the connexion between Research, Innovation the Structural Funds should be implemented through programs, "Regions of Knowledge" and "Smart specialisations, both instruments should be located inside ERA, in order to create objective indicators for the stairs of excellence
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 3 a (new) The major societal challenges are not abstract they have a territorial dimension. Moreover, according to the importance of the urban problematic in terms of creativity, innovation and social and economic impacts, there is a need for specific consideration of the urban and territorial dimension.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.5 – paragraph 1 A key added value of research and innovation funded at the Union level is the possibility to disseminate and communicate results on a continent wide scale to enhance their impact. Horizon 2020 will therefore include, under all of its specific objectives, dedicated support to dissemination (including through open access to research results), communication and dialogue actions, with a strong emphasis on communicating results to end- users, citizens, civil society organisations, industry and policy makers. To this extent, Horizon 2020 may make use of networks for information transfer. Communication activities undertaken in the context of Horizon 2020 will also seek to raise public awareness on the importance of research and innovation by means of publications, events, knowledge repositories, databases, websites or a targeted use of social media. In order to simplify the access to information and to develop an instrument with all the information demanded by the research community and, having regard the need for a transparency, Cordis, as a digital instrument should be revised and reformed in a more clear and flexible way.
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – part II – point 1.4 – point 1.4.2 – paragraph 1 The objective is twofold:
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – part II – point 1.4 – point 1.4.3 – paragraph 1 The objective is to develop platform technologies (e.g. system biology, genomics, meta-
source: PE-492.557
2012/06/26
ENVI
18 amendments...
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – part III – point 1 – point 1.4 – paragraph 2 a (new) Promoting personalised medicine for severe disease To make treatments more effective, safer and more economical, personalised medicine aims to develop new preventive and therapeutic strategies which can be adjusted to the requirements of the defined group of patients. The factors which influence therapeutic decision- making must be identified and further elucidated and developed through research.
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – part III – point 1 – point 1.6 – paragraph 1 An improved understanding of health, disease and disease processes at all ages is needed to develop new and more effective in vitro and image diagnostics. Innovative and existing technologies will be developed with the goal of significantly improving disease outcomes through earlier, more accurate diagnosis and by allowing for more patient-adapted treatment.
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – part III – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 Appropriate knowledge, tools, services and innovations are necessary to support more productive, resource-efficient and resilient agriculture and forestry systems that supply sufficient food, feed, biomass and other raw-materials and deliver ecosystems services while at the same time supporting the development of thriving rural livelihoods. Research and innovation will provide options for integrating agronomic and environmental goals into more sustainable production,
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – part III– point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – title 2.1.1. Increasing production efficiency, food quality and safety and coping with climate change, while ensuring sustainability and resilience
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – part III – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – title 2.1.2.
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – part III – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – paragraph 1 Agriculture and forestry are unique systems delivering commercial products but also wider societal public goods (including cultural and recreational value) and important ecological services such as functional and in-situ biodiversity, pollination, water regulation, landscape, erosion reduction and carbon sequestration / GHG mitigation. Research activities will support the provisions of these public goods and services, through the delivery of management solutions, decision-support tools and the assessment of their non- market value. Specific issues to be dealt with include the identification of farming/forest systems and landscape patterns likely to achieve these goals. Socio-economic and comparative assessment of farming/forestry systems and their sustainability performance will be addressed. [ST1] [ST1]This sentence is coming from Amendment 12 Shifts in the active management of agricultural systems - including the use of technologies and change of practices - will increase GHG mitigation and the adaptive capacity of the agriculture sector to the adverse effects of climate change. For instance, biotechnology can improve the efficient use of existing European agricultural and forestry resources by improving the understanding of biological systems and offering a wide range of tools to enhance the sustainability and productivity of agriculture and forestry. It also secures sufficient supply of food and feed, which is crucial in light of past and future turbulences on the global markets. The combination of the advantages of the various agricultural technologies should be encouraged to achieve a real benefit for human health and the environment.
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – part III – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 Consumer needs for safe, healthy and affordable food have to be addressed, while considering the impacts of food consumption behaviour and food and feed production on human health and the total ecosystem. Food and feed security and safety, the competitiveness of the European agri-food industry and the sustainability of food production and supply will be addressed, covering the whole food chain and related services, whether conventional sustainably intensive or organic, from primary production to consumption. This approach will contribute to (a) achieving food safety and security for all Europeans and eradication of hunger in the world (b) decreasing the burden of food- and diet- related diseases by promoting the shift towards healthy and sustainable diets, via consumer education and innovations in the agriculture food industry (c) reducing water and energy consumption in food processing, transport and distribution and (d) reducing food waste by 50 % by 2030.
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – part III – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 1 Nutritional needs and the impact of food on physiological functions, physical and mental performance will be addressed as well as the links between diet, ageing, chronic diseases and disorders and dietary patterns. Quality and healthy nutrition shall be increased by investigating and improving healthy compounds in plants (e.g. secondary metabolites) and the health status of cultivated plants. Dietary solutions and innovations leading to improvements in health and well-being will be identified. Chemical and microbial food and feed contamination, risks and exposures will be assessed, monitored, controlled and traced throughout the food and drinking water supply chains from production and storage to processing, packaging, distribution, catering, and preparation at home. Food safety innovations, improved risk communication tools and improved food safety standards will lead to enhanced consumer trust and protection in Europe. Globally improved food safety standards will also help to strengthen the competitiveness of the European food industry.
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – part III – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 1 The needs for the food and feed industry to cope with social, environmental, climate and economic change from local to global will be addressed at all stages of the food and feed production chain, including agricultural production, food design, processing, packaging, process control, waste reduction, by-product valorisation and the safe use or disposal of animal by- products. Innovative and sustainable resource-efficient processes and diversified, safe, affordable and high quality products will be generated. This will strengthen the innovation potential of the European food supply chain, enhance its competitiveness, create economic growth and employment and allow the European food industry to adapt to changes. Other aspects to address are traceability, logistics and services, socio- economic factors, the resilience of the food chain against environmental and climate risks, and the limitation of negative impacts of food chain activities and of changing diets and production systems on the environment.
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – part III – point 2.4 – point 2.4.2 – paragraph 1 Activities will be supported to boost sustainable bioproducts, intermediates and bioenergy/biofuels, predominantly focussing on a cascade approach, prioritising the generation of high added- value products. Technologies and strategies will be developed to assure the raw material supply. Enhancing the
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – part III – point 3.1 – point 3.1.3 – paragraph 1 Urban areas are one of the largest consumers of energy in the Union and emit a correspondingly large share of greenhouse gases, while generating a substantial amount of air pollutants. In that context, there is a need of promoting integrated systemic urban development strategies that take into account: energy efficiency, accessibility, green spaces, adaptation of habitats and social integration. At the same time, urban areas are affected by decreasing air quality and climate change and have to develop their own mitigation and adaptation strategies. Finding innovative energy solutions (energy efficiency, electricity and heating and cooling supply systems), integrated with transport, waste and water treatment as well as ICT solutions for the urban environment are therefore crucial in the transformation towards a low carbon society. Targeted initiatives in support to the convergence of industrial value chains of the energy, transport and ICT sector for smart urban applications need to be envisaged. At the same time, new technological, organisational, planning and business models need to be developed and tested at full scale according to the needs and means of cities and communities. Research is also needed to understand the social, economic and cultural issues that are involved in this transformation.
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – part III – point 5.1 – point 5.1.2 – paragraph 1 There is incomplete knowledge on the ability of society and the economy to adapt to climate change. Effective, equitable and socially acceptable measures towards a climate resilient environment and society require the integrated analysis of current and future impacts, vulnerabilities, population exposure, risks, costs and opportunities associated with climate change and variability, taking into account extreme events and related climate-induced hazards and their recurrence. This analysis will also be developed on the adverse impacts of climate change on biodiversity, ecosystems and ecosystem services, infrastructures and economic and natural assets. Emphasis will be placed on the most valuable natural ecosystems, a
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – point 5 – point 5.1 – point 5.1.3 – paragraph 1 a (new) Climate change and water management issues. The climate change topic should be related to the water management issues, In future the great challenges for water research will primarily result from the necessity of viewing the topic increasingly in connection with questions of global change, climate change, the growing geopolitical significance as well as energy and health aspects. Water resources should be viewed and managed holistically. This includes natural regions and ecological questions, an understanding of ecosystem services as a process, protection of drinking water quality and different political systems and institutional structures. The knowledge base should integrate the concept of 'environmental flows' and take into account the ecosystem services supported by water; stresses the need to take into account that water cycle changes depend on habitat and this has influence on the percentage of water that is recycled.
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – point 5 – point 5.1 – point 5.1.3 a (new) 5.1.3 a. It is essential to study the regional impacts of climate change on the ecosystem, water resources, agriculture and forestry, in order to analyse its impact on human life, health and other socio- economic issues, but also to investigate direct and indirect influence of global change on the dynamics and capacity of ecosystem.
Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.1 – paragraph 1 Society's actions risk triggering changes in the environment that are irreversible and which alter the character of ecosystems. It is vital to anticipate these risks by assessing, monitoring and forecasting the impact of human activities on the environment, and environmental changes on human well-being. Research on marine, (from coastal zones to the deep sea), fresh- water, terrestrial and urban ecosystems, including groundwater dependent ecosystems, will improve our understanding of the complex interactions between natural resources and social, economic, and ecological systems, including natural tipping points, and the resilience, or fragility, of human and biological systems. It will examine how ecosystems function and react to anthropogenic impacts, how they can be restored, and how this will affect economies and human well-being. It will also investigate solutions for addressing resource challenges. Innovation is necessary to make new models of water management that shall guarantee transparency. This should include: information on the origin or water, equal distribution and the procedure for its sell and use. It will contribute to policies and practices that ensure that social and economic activities operate within the limits of the sustainability and adaptability of ecosystems and biodiversity.
Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 1 Social, economic and governance systems still need to address both resource depletion and the damage to ecosystems. Research and innovation will underpin policy decisions needed to manage natural resources and ecosystems so as to avoid, or adapt to, disruptive climate and environmental change and to promote institutional, economic, behavioural and technological change that ensure sustainability. Emphasis will be put on critical policy relevant ecosystems and ecosystem services, such as fresh water, seas and oceans, air quality, biodiversity, land use and soil. The resilience of societies and ecosystems to catastrophic events, including natural hazards, will be supported through improving capacities for forecasting, early warning, and assessing vulnerabilities and impacts, including the multi-risk dimension. Research and innovation will thus provide support for environmental and resource efficiency policies, and options for effective evidence-based governance within safe operating limits. Innovative ways will be developed to increase policy coherence, resolve trade-offs and manage conflicting interests, and improve public awareness of research results and the participation of citizens in decision-making. Availability and productivity of all the substantial resources must be analysed at the various relevant territorial scales: global, regional and local and the related socioeconomic consequences should be analysed in order to elaborate options for political actions.
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – point 5 – point 5.5 – paragraph 1 Comprehensive environmental observation and information systems are essential to ensure the delivery of the long-term data and information required to address this challenge. These systems will be used to assess and predict the condition, status and trends of the climate, natural resources including raw materials, ecosystems and ecosystem services, as well as to evaluate low-carbon and climate mitigation and adaptation policies and options across all sectors of the economy. Information and knowledge from these systems will be used to stimulate the smart use of strategic resources; to support the development of evidence-based policies; to foster new environmental and climate services; to support digital technologies for the monitoring, follow up and the management of water resources via satellite; and to develop new opportunities in global markets.
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – part III – point 6.1 – point 6.1.1 – paragraph 1 a (new) The major societal challenges are not abstract, they have a territorial dimension. Moreover according to the importance of the urban problematic in terms of creativity, innovation, social, economic, cultural and environmental issues, there is a need for a specific consideration.
source: PE-492.615
2012/07/17
ITRE
10 amendments...
Amendment 799 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.4 – introductory part 3.4. A single, smart, flexible European e
Amendment 800 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.4 – paragraph 1 E
Amendment 806 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.5 – paragraph 2 Advanced research will also be needed to provide solutions to adapt energy systems to changing climatic conditions. The challenges created by the intermittent character of solar and wind energy must be addressed. Priorities may be adjusted to new scientific and technological needs and opportunities or newly-observed phenomena which could indicate promising developments or risks to society and that may emerge during the course of implementation of Horizon 2020.
Amendment 834 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 1 This can be achieved through the development and widespread use of intelligent transport applications and management systems. This entails: planning, demand management, information, ticketing and payment systems that are interoperable Europe- wide; and the full integration of information flows, management systems, infrastructure networks and mobility services into a new common multi-modal framework based on open platforms. This will also ensure flexibility and rapid responses to crisis events and extreme weather conditions by reconfiguring travel across modes. New positioning, navigation and timing applications, made possible through the Galileo and EGNOS satellite navigation systems, will be instrumental in achieving this objective.
Amendment 849 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.1 – point 5.1.3 – paragraph 1 a (new) It is essential to study the regional impacts of climate change on the ecosystem, water resources, agriculture and forestry, in order to analyse its impact on human life, health and other socio-economic issues, but also to investigate direct and indirect influence of global change on the dynamics and capacity of ecosystem.
Amendment 850 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.1 – point 5.1.3 a (new) 5.1.3a. Climate change and water management issues. The climate change topic should be related to the water management issues, In future the great challenges for water research will primarily result from the necessity of viewing the topic increasingly in connection with questions of global change, climate change, the growing geopolitical significance as well as energy and health aspects. Water resources should be viewed and managed holistically. This includes natural regions and ecological questions, an understanding of ecosystem services as a process, protection of drinking water quality and different political systems and institutional structures. The knowledge base should integrate the concept of 'environmental flows' and take into account the ecosystem services supported by water; stresses the need to take into account that water cycle changes depend on habitat and this has influence on the percentage of water that is recycled.
Amendment 859 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.1 – paragraph 1 Society's actions risk triggering changes in the environment that are irreversible and which alter the character of ecosystems. It is vital to anticipate these risks by assessing, monitoring and forecasting the impact of human activities on the environment, and environmental changes on human well-being. Research on marine, (from coastal zones to the deep sea), fresh- water, terrestrial and urban ecosystems, including groundwater dependent ecosystems, will improve our understanding of the complex interactions between natural resources and social, economic, and ecological systems, including natural tipping points, and the resilience, or fragility, of human and biological systems. It will examine how ecosystems function and react to anthropogenic impacts, how they can be restored, and how this will affect economies and human well-being. It will also investigate solutions for addressing resource challenges. Innovation is necessary to make new models of water management that shall guarantee transparency. This should include: information on the origin or water, equal distribution and the procedure for its sell and use. It will contribute to policies and practices that ensure that social and economic activities operate within the limits of the sustainability and adaptability of ecosystems and biodiversity.
Amendment 863 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 1 Social, economic and governance systems still need to address both resource depletion and the damage to ecosystems. Research and innovation will underpin policy decisions needed to manage natural resources and ecosystems so as to avoid, or adapt to, disruptive climate and environmental change and to promote institutional, economic, behavioural and technological change that ensure sustainability. Emphasis will be put on critical policy relevant ecosystems and ecosystem services, such as fresh water, seas and oceans, air quality, biodiversity, land use and soil. The resilience of societies and ecosystems to catastrophic events, including natural hazards, will be supported through improving capacities for forecasting, early warning, and assessing vulnerabilities and impacts, including the multi-risk dimension. Research and innovation will thus provide support for environmental and resource efficiency policies, and options for effective evidence-based governance within safe operating limits. Innovative ways will be developed to increase policy coherence, resolve trade-offs and manage conflicting interests, and improve public awareness of research results and the participation of citizens in decision-making. Availability and productivity of all the substantial resources must be analysed at the various relevant territorial scales: global, regional and local and the related socioeconomic consequences should be analysed in order to elaborate options for political actions.
Amendment 876 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.5 – paragraph 1 Comprehensive environmental observation and information systems are essential to ensure the delivery of the long-term data and information required to address this challenge. These systems will be used to assess and predict the condition, status and trends of the climate, natural resources including raw materials, ecosystems and ecosystem services, as well as to evaluate low-carbon and climate mitigation and adaptation policies and options across all sectors of the economy. Information and knowledge from these systems will be used to stimulate the smart use of strategic resources; to support the development of evidence-based policies; to foster new environmental and climate services; to support digital technologies for the monitoring, follow-up and management of water resources via satellite; and to develop new opportunities in global markets.
Amendment 889 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – point 6.1.1 – paragraph 1 a (new) The major societal challenges are not abstract, they have a territorial dimension. Moreover according to the importance of the urban problematic in terms of creativity, innovation, social, economic, cultural and environmental issues, there is a need for a specific consideration.
source: PE-492.826
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2011/0428(COD) Programme for the Environment and Climate Action, LIFE 2014-2020
2012/10/07
ENVI
16 amendments...
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 a (new) (21a) The nature of LIFE projects, including those supporting integrated approaches, as a new type of projects focusing on implementation of Union environmental and climate legislation and policy, require action all over the Union and for all sectors targeted. This calls for the introduction of a distributional element in the selection process to facilitate geographical balance.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 26 (26) With a view to simplifying the LIFE Programme and reducing administrative burden for applicants and beneficiaries, more use should be made of flat rates and lump-sums
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 30
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. At least 85% of the budgetary resources for the LIFE Programme shall be allocated to projects supported by way of action grants.
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 3 3. In accordance with their respective responsibilities, the Commission and the Member States shall
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 Integrated Projects referred to in Article 18 point (d) shall involve, where appropriate, stakeholders and promote, when possible, the coordination with and mobilisation of other Union funding sources. From the amount dedicated to action grants, no more than 20% shall be allocated to Integrated Projects.
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. The Commission shall ensure geographical balance in the award process for all projects according to the criteria set out in Annex I to facilitate the distribution of projects referred to in Article 18 among all Member States.
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. In line with the principles of solidarity and effort sharing, the Commission shall ensure a proportional distribution of projects under the sub-programme on Environment among all Member States by allocating funds to them for the entire programme period for all projects in accordance with the following criteria: (a) Population criteria (air and waste): (i) The total population of each Member State (50% weighting). (ii) Population density of each Member State, up to a limit of twice the EU average population density (5% weighting). (b) Nature and biodiversity criteria: (i) The total area of Natura 2000 sites for each Member State expressed as a proportion of the total area of Natura 2000 (20% weighting). (ii) The proportion of the territory of a Member State covered by Natura 2000 sites (15% weighting). (c) Water criteria: (i) The total area of river basin districts in each Member State expressed as a proportion of the total river basin districts in the EU (10% weighting).
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 c (new) 3c. In line with the principles of solidarity and effort sharing, the Commission shall ensure a proportional distribution of projects under the sub-programme for Climate Action among all Member States by allocating funds to them for the entire programme period for all projects in accordance with the following criteria of population: (i) The total population of each Member State as a proportion of the total EU population (50% weighting). (ii) Reverse GDP per capita to reflect solidarity with less prosperous Member States (50% weighting).
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 d (new) 3d. If the total amount of funds used by a Member State is less than the allocation for that Member State, the Commission shall use the remaining funds to co- finance the projects submitted by other Member States that make the greatest contribution to the achievement of the objectives set out in Article 3.
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 e (new) 3e. When proposing the list of projects to be co-financed to the Committee referred to in Article 29, the Commission shall provide it with a written explanation of how the allocation criteria in paragraphs 3c or 3d were taken into account.
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 1. The maximum co-financing rate for the projects referred to in Article 18 shall be
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 2 – point b Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex (new) source: PE-492.686
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2011/0429(COD) Water policy: priority substances
2012/11/13
ENVI
2 amendments...
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a directive Article 2 – point 4 Directive 2008/105/EC Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new) The Commission shall demonstrate evidence of EU and ecotoxicological relevance when identifying priority hazardous substances.The Commission shall establish criteria for the selection of PHS which shall take into account criteria defining persistence, bioaccumulation and toxicity in water and sediment as is contained in the relevant EU legislation, the EU specific legislation for substances where applicable, or relevant international agreements.
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a directive Article 2 – point 6 Directive 2008/105/EC Article 8 b – paragraph 2 2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 10 concerning the drawing up of the watch list referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. The Commission shall establish the criteria and procedure to remove from the watch list any substance for which monitoring indicates that there is not sufficient evidence or relevance at EU level or ecotoxicologically.
source: PE-496.330
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2011/0461(COD) Union Civil Protection Mechanism 2014-2020
2012/10/18
ENVI
5 amendments...
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. This decision shall apply to actions and recommendations in order to give technical assistance to the management of disasters that have to be provided in affected areas. The inter-institutional coordination shall be applied to facilitate the recovery of life and economy.
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a decision Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (ca) to provide the required technical assistance, to coordinate aid and to facilitate efficiency, the return of people and auto-organization.
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a decision Article 4 - point 11 a (new) 11a. "post-coordination" means the actions and legislative measures that are necessary to support the coordination among all the organizations, institutions and administrative levels that are in charge, the affected sectors and the economic actors.
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a decision Article 20 – point f a (new) (fa) Technical assistance to build up exceptional instruments that are needed for the organization of the recovery.
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a decision Article 21 – point e a (new) (ea) collaboration with the European Union for the creation of integrated recovery strategies that take into account the inter-institutional collaboration and the coordinated management of the technical and economic resources;
source: PE-496.667
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2011/2012(INI) Analysis of options to move beyond 20% greenhouse gas emission reductions and assessing the risk of carbon leakage
2011/03/22
ITRE
1 amendments...
Amendment 68 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Recalls that the condition to move to a 30% reduction by 2020 compared to 1990 is a global and comprehensive agreement for the period beyond 2012 and provided that other developed countries commit themselves to comparable emission reductions and that more advanced developing countries contribute adequately according to their responsibilities and respective capabilities;
source: PE-460.884
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2011/2024(INI) Implementation of the Professional Qualifications Directive 2005/36/EC
2011/08/24
EMPL
6 amendments...
Amendment 78 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Calls on the Commission to consider the important advantages of inserting the "principle of partial access" and specific criteria for its application into the Directive 2005/36/EC, in order to facilitate the access to regulated professions, in particular when the scope of the activities covered by the profession in the home and the host Member State differs significantly;
Amendment 83 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 b (new) 9b. Calls on the Commission for a revision of Article 11 of the Directive 2005/36/EC to reduce the number of regulated professions, in order to allow more flexibility in the recognition procedures, changing the bureaucratic procedures of recognition based solely on the academic records and to advance towards a general recognition of qualifications;
Amendment 86 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 c (new) 9c. Recognises the possible benefits of the introduction of the European Professional Card in terms of acceleration and simplification of recognition procedure (as foreseen in recital 32 of Directive 2005/36/EC; in this regard, the Internal Market Information system (IMI) could facilitate much faster cooperation between the issuing Member State (the professional's of departure) and the receiving Member State (the country where the professional seeks establishment);
Amendment 88 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 d (new) 9d. Points out that the Bologna process should be speeded up, leaving the small barriers behind and overcoming irrelevant obstacles thereby ensuring that the process works well;
Amendment 90 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 e (new) 9e. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to note that, in order to create a real internal market for professionals, the recognition of certificates and any other evidence of formal qualification, in the same way than the recognition of professional qualifications, is necessary since in order to be able to work in positions which have civil responsibility or in public services, the evidence of formal qualification needs first to be approved by the competent authority:
Amendment 91 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 f (new) 9f. Points out that the assessment of the implementation of the Directive 2005/36/EC requires the setting up of a list of certificates or any other evidence of formal qualification recognized in one or more Member States and at the same time are not recognized in other Member States; the list should also contain the cases in which citizens of a Member State who studies in a university of another Member State, by the time the come back to their state of origin their degrees are not recognized;
source: PE-470.037
2011/09/14
ENVI
7 amendments...
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion Recital C a (new) C a. Whereas the free movement of persons within the EU and the right to the recognition of merit and professional skills, could only exist when the existing invisible barriers are limited and some national rules that nowadays disproportionately hinder the use of the right to qualified jobs will disappear
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Recital C c (new) C c. Whereas one of the main reasons for the difficulties to recognize academic titles or professional qualifications is the lack of confidence in the criteria for the accreditation and the academic certificates of the country of origin , therefore it is urgent to establish measures for the automatic recognition by removing formal national obstacles for the recognition and prejudices.
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 a (new) 7 a. Stresses that the fast and increase of innovation in the environmental science and industry, requires an open attitude of European and national authorities in order to accept new skills, qualifications and academic studies and to facilitate the transfer of knowledge and innovation. Therefore, it is necessary that the EU and Member States facilitate lifelong learning for professionals and officials working in the eco-industry or environmental sectors, as this will strengthen the takeover capacity and implementation of scientific or technical developments.
Amendment 61 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 f (new) 7 f. Points out that the rapid evolution of industrial production, and the knowledge needs raised by science, has led to the emergence of new academic titles or qualifications that did not exist before in many European countries. Therefore, urges the competent authorities of the Member States to recognize academic tittles even though a similar title does not exist in their own country. As a result, professionals who bring new knowledge and experience can act as drivers of change and renewal in the industry.
Amendment 62 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 g (new) 7 g. Points out that the development of the e-health and the development of a remote healthcare system, requires that after their training, nurses and doctors will be able to take care of patients from different nationalities. Therefore, It would be necessary to promote collaboration between training centres, hospitals and universities in different countries for the professionals and graduates who have to take care of the patients through these instruments.
Amendment 63 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 h (new) 7 h. Points that although the Single Market Act calls for a review of the scope of regulated professions, in the healthcare sector it is necessary to ensure patient safety through clear regulation of the skills, training needs and responsibilities. In this regard, it should be possible that professions that are recognised in other countries, such as chiropractic or acupuncture will be included in the list of tittles and professional qualifications of the Directive, in order to enrich the services offered to patients and to ensure public control in the exercise of these professions.
Amendment 64 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 i (new) 7 i. Recognises the possible benefits of the introduction of the European Professional Card in terms of acceleration and simplification of the recognition procedure (as foreseen in recital 32 of Directive 2005/36/EC); in this regard, the Internal Market Information system (IMI) could facilitate much faster cooperation between the issuing Member State (the professional's of departure) and the receiving Member State (the country where the professional seeks establishment);
source: PE-472.220
2011/09/22
IMCO
13 amendments...
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. Whereas one of the main reasons for the difficulties to recognize academic titles or professional qualifications is the lack of confidence in the criteria for the accreditation and the academic certificates of the country of origin , therefore it is urgent to establish measures for the automatic recognition by removing formal national obstacles for the recognition and prejudices.
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E a (new) Ea. Whereas the free movement of persons within the EU and the right to the recognition of merit and professional skills, could only exist when the existing invisible barriers are limited and some national rules that nowadays disproportionately hinder the use of the right to qualified jobs will disappear
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Calls on the Member States, the competent authorities and the Commission to ensure greater transparency so that applicants or persons affected can be given a full explanation as to the reasons for the non-recognition of their diploma or professional qualification;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a Urges the Member States to establish a clear and transparent procedure for the recognition of diplomas or professional qualifications, so as to guarantee the exclusion of interest groups, corporations and trade unions from the decision- making process;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Points out that the assessment of the implementation of the Directive 2005/36/EC. requires the setting up of a list of certificates or any other evidence of formal qualification recognized in one or more Member States and at the same time are not recognized in other Member States. The list should also contain the cases in which citizens of a Member State who studies in a university of another Member State, by the time the come back to their state of origin their degrees are not recognized
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Urges the Member States, the competent authorities and the Commission to ensure that recognition of diplomas and certificates is on a par with recognition of professional qualifications, so as to create a genuine single market at European and international level and thereby avoid regulating what has already been regulated.
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Points out that the EU and Member States should facilitate lifelong learning for professionals and officials working in the eco-industry or environmental sectors, as this will strengthen the takeover capacity and implementation of scientific or technical developments.
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 b (new) 9b. Points out that the rapid evolution of industrial production, and the knowledge needs raised by science, has led to the emergence of new academic titles or qualifications that did not exist before in many European countries. Therefore, urges the competent authorities of the Member States to recognize academic tittles even though a similar title does not exist in their own country. As a result, professionals who bring new knowledge and experience can act as drivers of change and renewal in the industry
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Points out that the development of the e-health and the development of a remote healthcare system, requires that after their training, nurses and doctors will be able to take care of patients from different nationalities. Therefore, It would be necessary to promote collaboration between training centres, hospitals and universities in different countries for the professionals and graduates who have to take care of the patients through these instruments;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Points that although the Single Market Act calls for a review of the scope of regulated professions, in the healthcare sector it is necessary to ensure patient safety through clear regulation of the skills, training needs and responsibilities. In this regard, it should be possible that professions that are recognised in other countries, such as chiropractic or acupuncture will be included in the list of tittles and professional qualifications of the Directive, in order to enrich the services offered to patients and to ensure public control in the exercise of these professions.
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States that in order to create a real internal market for professionals, the recognition of certificates and any other evidence of formal qualification, in the same way than the recognition of professional qualifications, is necessary. Since in order to be able to work in positions which have civil responsibility or in public services, the evidence of formal qualification needs first to be approved by the competent authority.
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 a (new) 23a. Points out that the Bologna process should be speeded up leaving the small barriers behind and overcoming irrelevant obstacles for the good functioning of the process.
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 a (new) 25a. Recognises the possible benefits of the introduction of the European Professional Card in terms of acceleration and simplification of the recognition procedure (as foreseen in recital 32 of Directive 2005/36/EC); in this regard, the Internal Market Information system (IMI) could facilitate much faster cooperation between the issuing Member State (the professional’s of departure) and the receiving Member State (the country where the professional seeks establishment);
source: PE-472.324
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2011/2043(INI) Seventh EU programme for research, technological development and demonstration
2011/03/23
ITRE
6 amendments...
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Considers that in order to increase the human resources dedicated to research and innovation in Europe, it is necessary to make professional careers in this field more attractive by eliminating administrative barriers and recognising merit and training time and work at any research centre; to this end, calls on the European Institutions to establish the criteria in order for universities or centres dedicated to research to implement a system which evaluates the researches' excellence and career;
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Considers that the ERA-Net scheme should be strengthened as a tool to support excellence and the development of criteria for quality indicators which constitutes the basis for the coordination between programmes or joint ventures; for this reason, believes that incentives should be given to programmes and joint projects which apply selection criteria based on the merit of the researchers and the quality of its scientific results;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. Stresses that in order to support the balanced development of the Joint Programming, the European Institutions should be committed to accept excellence criteria for the selection of projects and to draw up proposals for the evaluation of the results tailored to the characteristics of each sector;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. Calls for all the official documents on European research and innovation policies to be linked, in line with the global approach of the Europe 2020 Strategy;
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 b (new) 13b. Considers that once the Institutions and research groups have been familiarised and have integrated and become part of the research programmes, the 8th Framework Programme should not change too much in order to be familiar and well understood for all the actors involved;
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 c (new) 13c. Stresses that, based on Art. 185 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) and in order to avoid duplicity on research and innovation and to achieve a greater diffusion of the results, it would be necessary to strengthen the coordination tasks of the Commission inside the joint programming;
source: PE-460.952
2011/03/24
ITRE
8 amendments...
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15a. Recommends that, in order to consolidate the European Higher Education Area and the urgent need to increase competitiveness, measures should be taken to assess universities, creating common evaluation criteria for assessing commitment to excellence and seeking national and European incentives for research centres that accept these rules;
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Stresses that one of the best qualities of the 7th Framework Programme is that there exists a sole management and coordination through the European Commission; therefore believes that it should only be possible to territorialise the structural funds, providing that the quality criteria established in the common programme are followed;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Considers that financing of research infrastructures should include public or private funding, including the provision of laboratory equipment and instruments, as well as their maintenance;
Amendment 238 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 b (new) 20b. Considers that the beneficiaries of research infrastructure financing should clearly justify their role and their use of the equipment, laboratories and research or technical staff; to this end, believes that a monitoring and inspection system which verify compliance of the agreements should be created;
Amendment 269 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 a (new) 24a. Stresses that boosting the importance of research and innovation in Europe requires making every effort in order to attract private companies, foundations or non-profit organizations that participate in projects and will ensure mobility of technical researches between the public and private sector;
Amendment 272 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 b (new) 24b. Proposes that in order to achieve better coordination of research among Member States, the Commission and the Council should draft a comparative study in order to conduct an approach of procedures for the simplification; in this regards, believes that it is necessary that each Member State identifies internal rules or laws that hinder international cooperation and financial management of projects involving partners from different states;
Amendment 283 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 a (new) 26a. Asks the Commission to give Parliament clear and detailed information on the functioning of JTIs, stating in each case their legal status, the people who make up the governing board, and activities undertaken;
source: PE-462.545
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2011/2051(INI) CAP towards 2020: meeting the food, natural resources and territorial challenges of the future
2011/03/22
ENVI
2 amendments...
Amendment 75 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Points out that the European Union should think seriously about the advantages that the use of genetically modified organisms could bring in helping to secure food supply, control pests in the agricultural sector and curb the use of plant protection products;
Amendment 83 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 9.
source: PE-460.983
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2011/2056(INI) Effective Raw Materials Strategy for Europe
2011/05/30
ENVI
5 amendments...
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Highlights that the growth of the world population, the rise in consumption and targets for EU economic growth, make the decoupling of growth from raw material use even more essential;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Stresses the importance of
Amendment 62 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Calls for proper and swift implementation of the Waste Framework Directive
Amendment 74 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Stresses that extraction activities must be carried out with due regard for the highest standards of workplace security and environmental protection so as to prevent accidents and rehabilitate the areas affected;
Amendment 90 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 11 source: PE-466.974
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2011/2095(INI) Roadmap for moving to a competitive low carbon economy in 2050
2011/12/12
ENVI
2 amendments...
Amendment 243 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 b (new) 16b. Calls to the Member States and the European Commission to support the creation of innovation clusters to develop regional and national solutions;
Amendment 271 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Calls on the Commission to
source: PE-478.426
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2011/2194(INI) Review of the 6th Environment Action Programme and the setting of priorities for the 7th Environment Action Programme
2012/01/27
ENVI
5 amendments...
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Considers that the 7th EAP should provide for full attainment of the goals for sustainable consumption and production set in the Roadmap, strengthening them where needed, in particular as regards Green Public Procurement; in compliance with the principles of transparency and fair competition;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Takes the view that the 7th EAP should provide for
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 a (new) 25a. Urges the European Commission to include visual impact and to strengthen guarantees for the protection of cultural heritage and historical sites, when reviewing directives on the assessment of environmental impact;
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Takes the view that the 7th EAP should include a strict and detailed plan for the phasing-out of all
source: PE-480.650
2012/11/01
ITRE
8 amendments...
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Given the need to stimulate investment and industrial production, urges the Commission, the Council and the regional authorities to simplify the approval process and reduce the administrative procedures in order to encourage the development of the internal market;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. It is necessary to include in the Habitats Directive and in the Natura 2000 Network the aesthetic and visual qualities in landscapes as a whole for the interpretation of these programmes;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. Calls on the Commission to provide a more detailed evaluation of the results and real obstacles concerning the proper and full implementation of the objectives of the Action Plan;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. The EU Institutions should include, for the evaluation of the fight against climate change, the role of grass on lawns as a way of capturing CO2;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 c (new) 6c. Considers that he Commission and the Member States should commit themselves to creating integrated strategies that make it possible to determine, for each geographical area, the natural values and characteristics of its natural heritage as well as the necessary conditions for preserving it, taking account of the specific ecosystem in order to preserve biodiversity and individual species, including agriculture, water and other necessary minimum conditions;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 c (new) 6c. Calls on the European Commission to put in place impact assessment criteria of water desalination plants which include their energy cost and destructive effect on the sea bed and the biodiversity;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 d (new) 6d. The EC should include in the food and agricultural agreements with third countries binding quality criteria and traceability;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 e (new) 6e. Stresses that the 7th EAP should be more ambitious, paving the way for binding legislation in order to establish clear goals with definite timelines and indicators to measure progress, including a specific date for its mid-term review;
source: PE-478.700
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2011/2195(INI) Role of Cohesion Policy in the outermost regions of the European Union in the context of EU 2020
2012/01/02
ITRE
3 amendments...
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Insists on the need to analyse the growth factors in these regions that suffer from structural difficulties, identifying strategies that offer scope for improving their competitiveness as well as other strategies aimed at reducing their dependency. Considers it fundamental to identify strategic projects by means of thorough ex-ante analyses and ex-post evaluations, which are essential in determining the socio-economic impact of such projects; in addition, favours including in such analyses the various regional, local and civil society actors, who have real knowledge of the strength as well as the weaknesses of these regions;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Considering that the main weaknesses of the outermost regions include their resource management, considers that it is necessary to equip them with sufficient rudiments to allow them to manage their investments, especially in regard to infrastructure as it relates not only to transportation, but also to water, energy and waste management;
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 c (new) 1c. Underscores the need to establish a clear link between targets and funds, and observes with concern that, in the new Commission proposal on the future Multiannual Financial Framework beginning in 2014, the Cohesion Policy is one of the policies most affected by cuts and that, consequently, the resources allocated to development of the Outermost Regions fall by 7.5 %, to 70 million less than the resources allocated during the preceding period;
source: PE-480.768
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2011/2197(INI) Women and climate change
2011/12/20
ENVI
2 amendments...
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Points out that women play a crucial role in water abstraction and management in third-world countries, as they are often the ones collecting, using and distributing water, not just in the home but also in farming; calls on the Commission to furnish development aid for accessible programmes to sink wells based on renewable energy sources and simple, easy to maintain, water treatment systems;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 b (new) 8b. Points out that training for women in saving energy and water needs to be stepped up, as they are the primary managers of these resources in the home;
source: PE-478.614
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2011/2217(DEC) 2010 discharge: European Environment Agency (EEA)
2012/08/31
ENVI
3 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Has always welcomed the professional, reliable and independent provision of information by the European Environment Agency (EEA) and its Executive Director for all EU institutions, the EU Member States and policy-making bodies and will further expect this kind of professionalism in the future;
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes again that in 2010, and following the requirements made by the European Parliament in previous discharge reports of improving the communication of the Agency with the public and the media, the Agency put extra emphasis on the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES), the International Year on Biodiversity, e.g. via the Green Facade project, the Eye on Earth platform and the State of the Environment report (SOER) 2010 thereby using EU subsidies thematically in a way as intended by the European legislator and the European Budgetary Authority;
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8. Has also, in those contexts, repeatedly requested that the Agency should continue its efforts to further develop its communication methods in order to attract more media coverage for its findings on important environmental issues; encourages the Agency to develop further innovative communication techniques to feed the public debate; notes that the Management Board has long supported the Agency in its efforts to engage in innovative communication techniques and the European Parliament has regularly made requirements for more communication efforts in previous discharge reports, and the green façade project is one of these efforts.
source: PE-494.703
2012/10/09
CONT
4 amendments...
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 – point 1 (new) (1) Notes that in 2010, and following the requirements made by the European Parliament in previous discharge reports of improving the communication of the Agency with the public and the media, the Agency put extra emphasis on the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES), the International Year of Biodiversity, e.g. via the Green Façade Project, the Eye on Earth platform and the State of the Environment report (SOER) 2010 thereby using EU subsidies thematically in a way as intended by the European legislator and the European Budgetary Authority;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Notes that, from June 2010 until April 2011, the Executive Director of the Agency was a trustee and a member of the International Advisory Board of Earthwatch - an international environmental charity engaging people in scientific field research and education - and was reported to be a member of the European Advisory Board of Worldwatch Europe; acknowledges that, in accordance with the Executive Director's statement, she stepped down from her positions in Earthwatch in April 2011 following advice from the President of the Court of Auditors in the context of a possible conflict of interests; welcomes therefore the commitment by the Management Board and the Executive Director to take appropriate steps in order to eliminate those risks immediately;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 – point 1 (new) (1) Notes that the discharge decision for the EEA can not be based upon additional requirements, e.g. OECD guidelines, when the implementation of those have neither been officially required by the EU legislator nor by specific arrangements within the Agency during the respective discharge procedure;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 – point 2 (new) (2) Invites the European institutions to examine if it is advisable to incorporate and to commit to additional guidelines, legislation and procedures in a possible common framework for all European institutions and bodies;
source: PE-494.822
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2011/2220(DEC) 2010 discharge: European Medicines Agency (EMA)
2012/12/09
CONT
1 amendments...
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 – point 2 (new) (2) Invites the European institutions to examine if it is advisable to incorporate and to commit to additional guidelines, legislation and procedures in a possible common framework for all European institutions and bodies;
source: PE-494.821
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2011/2226(DEC) 2010 discharge: European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
2012/10/09
CONT
1 amendments...
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 – point 1 (new) (1) Invites the European institutions to examine if it is advisable to incorporate and to commit to additional guidelines, legislation and procedures in a possible common framework for all European institutions and bodies;
source: PE-494.823
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2011/2297(INI) Implementation of EU water legislation, ahead of a necessary overall approach to European water challenges
2012/04/05
ENVI
6 amendments...
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Underlines that
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Notes that water is at the core of most ecosystem services and stresses the importance of proper water management in reaching biodiversity targets; encourages reforestation and wetland restoration measures in the management of water resources; calls for better alignment of the objectives of the WFD with Natura 2000; underlines that the knowledge base should integrate the concept of 'environmental flows' and take into account the ecosystem services supported by water; stresses the need to take into account that water cycle changes depend on habitat and this has an influence on the percentage of water that is recycled. The water cycle is not the same everywhere and differences exist between the one of the tropics, of the Mediterranean and of the mid or high latitudes.
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Recognises that the EU policy framework has allowed the collection of less fragmented data on water as well as better monitoring; notes however the lack of reliable data on water quantity, for instance on abstraction and leakage; calls on the Commission, in cooperation with the European Environment Agency, to develop a new set of reliable indicators for water accounts
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 b (new) 13 b. Highlights that in every European there is the need to improve knowledge on the water cycle and to recover the water cycle as a mechanism that includes the relation between climate and territory; this knowledge has to be comprehensive if we take into consideration "environmental flows" and underground water resources;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14 a. Taking into account the improvements made by innovation on water, on the techniques that are used for water purification and on the solutions that are created and being applied in Europe, it is important that the European Development Agency and the European Innovation Partnership for Water make a list of all the existing technologies in order to avoid their duplication and to improve in this way the transfer of know- how;
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20 a. Stresses the need for Europe to promote instruments and aids for the spread of technology and current knowledge in order to help the development of an internal market of water technology.
source: PE-487.993
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2011/2307(INI) Our life insurance, our natural capital: an EU biodiversity strategy to 2020
2012/01/02
ENVI
9 amendments...
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 – having regard to the Environment Council conclusions of 21 June 2011 and of 19 December 2011 on the ‘EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020’
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Stresses the urgent need for action, and the need to give higher political priority to biodiversity in order to meet the EU’s 2020 headline target for biodiversity and global biodiversity commitments; emphasises that, with adequate resources and political will, the tools exist to halt the loss of biodiversity; emphasises that the preservation of biodiversity is a collective challenge that should be addressed with the commitment and participation of numerous interested parties, mainly landowners and members of the private sector;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3a (new) 3a. Considers that the difficulties encountered in meeting the target set for 2010 demand an in-depth review of the methods applied to date; strategic studies including all of the components that could influence protected areas must be carried out; these studies should be incorporated into urban planning and be accompanied by educational and informational campaigns about the importance of local natural resources and their conservation;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls on the Member States to
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Considers that it is necessary to have digitised, accessible maps with accurate information about the principal natural resources, protected areas, land uses, water bodies and areas at risk to facilitate compliance by regional and local authorities with environmental legislation, especially that relating to biodiversity;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure good conservation of the Nature 2000 Network through adequate funding for the Natura 2000 sites; in particular, calls on Member States to develop binding national instruments through which they define priority conservation measures and the related planned source of financing (both from EU funds and Member States’ own budgets);
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Underscores the need to assess the condition of ecosystems and their services; urges the Commission and the Member States to determine the economic value of those services in order to incorporate them into accounting systems and thus contribute to more effective responses through decisions that incorporate the consideration of biodiversity’s real value;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Urges the Commission to develop as a matter of high priority the ‘No Net Loss’ initiative, drawing also on the standards which form part of the Business and Biodiversity Offsets Programme;
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Recalling that over half of Europe’s territory is managed by farmers and that funding for the common agricultural policy (CAP) represents the largest single part of the EU budget, stresses that the CAP is an absolutely crucial tool for biodiversity;
source: PE-480.669
2012/01/17
ITRE
1 amendments...
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to undertake to adopt integrated strategies in order to learn about each geographical area’s natural values and the features of its cultural heritage, as well as the conditions necessary for maintaining them. In order to conserve biodiversity and all species, account should be taken of the specific ecosystems, which include agriculture, water and the other minimum conditions required;
source: PE-480.542
2012/02/14
ENVI
6 amendments...
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Calls for the
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Considers that the inspection of agricultural practices should be strengthened in order to prevent the loss of biodiversity; in particular, considers that discharges of slurry should be controlled and even prohibited in the most sensitive areas in order to preserve ecosystems;
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17.
Amendment 245 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Urges the Commission to p
Amendment 264 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Emphasises the importance of mobilising both EU and national financial support from all possible sources, including the creation of a specific instrument to finance biodiversity, and developing innovative financial mechanisms to
Amendment 277 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. With a view to ensuring adequate financing of the Natura 2000 network, calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that at least €5.8 billion per year is provided through EU and Member State funding; calls, further, on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that adequate funding is made available through the CAP funds, the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, the cohesion funds and the strengthening of the LIFE+ fund;
source: PE-480.679
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2012/0055(COD) Ship recycling
2012/12/20
ENVI
4 amendments...
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20 a (new) (20a) ‘Best available techniques’ means the best available techniques as defined in Article 2, paragraph 1 of Directive 2010/75/EU on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control).
Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) prior to publication of the European List, are only recycled in ship recycling facilities that are
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 3 3. The initial survey of a new vessel shall be conducted before the ship is put in service
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) be designed, constructed and operated in a safe
source: PE-502.035
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2012/0192(COD) Clinical trials on medicinal products for human use
2013/02/27
ITRE
3 amendments...
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 a (new) (8a) The fact that clinical trials are conducted in both public and private centres makes it necessary to recognise them and adopt monitoring, authorisation and assessment measures that apply to both types of centre.
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) The risk to subject safety in a clinical trial mainly stems from two sources: the investigational medicinal product and the intervention. Many clinical trials, however, pose only a minimal additional risk to subject safety compared to normal clinical practice. This is in particular the case where the investigational medicinal product is covered by a marketing authorisation (i.e. the quality, safety and efficacy has already been assessed in the course of the marketing authorisation procedure) and where the intervention poses only very limited additional risk to the subject compared to normal clinical practice. Those
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 3 3. In the assessment, the view of a
source: PE-506.087
2013/03/01
ENVI
4 amendments...
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 a (new) (8a) The Member States must guarantee that clinical trials can be conducted in both public and private centres under equal conditions, subject to any statutory requirements.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) The risk to subject safety in a clinical trial mainly stems from two sources: the investigational medicinal product and the intervention. Many clinical trials, however, pose only a minimal additional risk to subject safety compared to normal clinical practice. This is in particular the case where the investigational medicinal product is covered by a marketing authorisation (i.e. the quality, safety and efficacy has already been assessed in the course of the marketing authorisation procedure) and where the intervention poses only very limited additional risk to the subject compared to normal clinical practice. Those "low-intervention clinical trials" are often of crucial importance to assess standard treatments and diagnoses, thereby optimising the use of medicinal products and thus contributing to a high level of public health. They should be subject to less stringent rules, such as shorter deadlines for approval, without compromising scientific standards and guaranteeing the safety of patients at all times.
Amendment 531 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 34 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 3. Within one year from the end of a clinical trial, the sponsor shall submit to the EU database a
Amendment 598 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 53 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1a (new) A supervision system covering the entire clinical trial process shall be established to determine liability on the part of the institutions, agencies and centres involved in the event of information on clinical trials or patients’ personal data being leaked.
source: PE-506.158
2013/03/06
ENVI
1 amendments...
Amendment 378 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 3 3. In the assessment, the view of a
source: PE-506.160
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2012/0266(COD) Medical devices
2013/05/14
ENVI
2 amendments...
Amendment 320 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Manufacturers of medical devices must be covered by an insurance policy or equivalent financial guarantee to meet claims for health damage arising from unsafe medical devices.
Amendment 321 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 b (new) 10b. Manufacturers shall bear the cost to the health system of treatment, operations and diagnostic procedures practiced on patients as a result of defects in or malfunctioning of health devices detected by the health authorities or the manufacturers themselves. They shall also bear the cost of withdrawing, repairing or replacing the products involved in these situations.
source: PE-510.765
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2012/0267(COD) In vitro diagnostic medical devices
2013/05/13
ENVI
2 amendments...
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Manufacturers of medical devices must be covered by an insurance policy or equivalent financial guarantee to meet claims for health damage arising from unsafe medical devices.
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 b (new) 10b. Manufacturers shall bear the cost to the health system of treatment, operations and diagnostic procedures practiced on patients as a result of defects in or malfunctioning of health devices detected by the health authorities or the manufacturers themselves. They shall also bear the cost of withdrawing, repairing or replacing the products involved in these situations.
source: PE-510.740
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2012/0278(COD) Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization (Nagoya Protocol): Union implementation and ratification
2013/05/06
DEVE
7 amendments...
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 a (new) Article 3a Concept of traceability Genetic items have to be defined at the molecular level with enough resolution to allow the unequivocal identification of their origin and destiny. Although a protocol of traceability requires proper recording of sequences of events or usages for any item, the traceability of any genetic entity requires its fingerprinting at the DNA level.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 b (new) Article 3b Definition of catalogue Genetic catalogues are made of individuals belonging to certain species. The next item of importance are local populations (landraces, ecotypes, endemisms, varieties, or even subspecies). Genetic catalogues require as for traceability an unbiased method of bar- coding that should be based on DNA sequencing technologies.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part (a) seek, keep and transfer to subsequent users: (1) the internationally recognised certificate of compliance, where genetic resources were accessed by Parties to the Nagoya Protocol which have exercised their sovereign rights as provided for in Article 6 of that Protocol; or, failing this, (b) information on:
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 3 3. Checks
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new) (da) compile a catalogue of available genetic resources originating in Member States, pursuant to Article 7 of the Convention on Biological Diversity, in order to establish their biological diversity. They shall, in addition, encourage third countries to produce catalogues of their genetic resources with a view to improving the transparency of user access.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new) Once the fund to be set up under the Convention on Biological Diversity, or any other fund established for the same purpose, has entered into operation, they shall endeavour to ensure that such funds provide sources of financing for research and the compilation of genetic resource catalogues.
source: PE-510.587
2013/05/17
DEVE
8 amendments...
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 a (new) Article 3a Concept of traceability Genetic items have to be defined at the molecular level with enough resolution to allow the unequivocal identification of their origin and destiny. Although a protocol of traceability requires proper recording of sequences of events or usages for any item, the traceability of any genetic entity requires its fingerprinting at the DNA level.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 b (new) Article 3b Definition of catalogue Genetic catalogues are made of individuals belonging to certain species. The next item of importance are local populations (landraces, ecotypes, endemisms, varieties, or even subspecies). Genetic catalogues require as for traceability an unbiased method of bar- coding that should be based on DNA sequencing technologies.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) seek, keep and transfer to subsequent users
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new) (aa) seek, keep and transfer to subsequent users information on: (1) the date and place of access of genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with such resources; (2) the description of genetic resources or traditional knowledge associated with such resources used, including available unique identifiers; (3) the source from which the resources or the knowledge were directly obtained as well as subsequent users of genetic resources or traditional knowledge associated with such resources; (4) the presence or absence of rights and obligations related to access and benefit- sharing; (5) access decisions and mutually agreed terms, where applicable;
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 3 3. Checks
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new) (da) compile a catalogue of available genetic resources originating in Member States, pursuant to Article 7 of the Convention on Biological Diversity, in order to establish their biological diversity. They shall, in addition, encourage third countries to produce catalogues of their genetic resources with a view to improving the transparency of user access.
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new) Once the fund to be set up under the Convention on Biological Diversity, or any other fund established for the same purpose, has entered into operation, they shall endeavour to ensure that such funds provide sources of financing for research and the compilation of genetic resource catalogues.
source: PE-510.587
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2012/0297(COD) Assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment: provisions concerning the quality of the EIA
2013/05/13
PETI
16 amendments...
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 17 (17) The competent authorities should be required to determine the scope and level of detail of the environmental information to be submitted in the form of an environmental report (scoping). In order to improve the quality of the assessment, the simplification of the procedures and streamline the decision-making process, it is important to specify at Union level the categories of information on which the competent authorities should make that determination.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 17 (17) The competent authorities should be required to determine the scope and level of detail of the environmental information to be submitted in the form of an environmental report (scoping). In order to improve the quality of the assessment, the simplification of the procedures and streamline the decision-making process, it is important to specify at Union level the categories of information on which the competent authorities should make that determination.
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a directive Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b – point 1 (new)2011/92/EU Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new) 'Visual Impact Assessment': Visual impact is defined as a change in the appearance of the built or natural landscape and urban areas as a result of development which can be positive (improvement) or negative (detraction). Visual impact Assessment also covers the demolition of constructions that are protected or those with a strategic role in the traditional image of a place or a landscape. It shall cover the evident change of geological topography and any other obstacle such as buildings or walls that limit the view of nature as well as the landscape's harmony. Visual impact is assessed largely by qualitative judgements, concerned with the human appreciation and interaction with landscape and the value this gives to a place (genius loci).
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a directive Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b – point 1 (new) 2011/92/EU Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new) 'Visual Impact Assessment': Visual impact is defined as a change in the appearance of the built or natural landscape and urban areas as a result of development which can be positive (improvement) or negative (detraction). Visual impact Assessment also covers the demolition of constructions that are protected or those with a strategic role in the traditional image of a place or a landscape. It shall cover the evident change of geological topography and any other obstacle such as buildings or walls that limit the view of nature as well as the landscape's harmony. Visual impact is assessed largely by qualitative judgements, concerned with the human appreciation and interaction with landscape and the value this gives to a place (genius loci).
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a directive Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 Directive 2011/92/EU Article 5 – paragraph 1 "1. Where an environmental impact assessment must be carried out in accordance with Articles 5 to 10, the developer shall prepare an environmental report. The environmental report shall be based on the determination pursuant to paragraph 2 of this Article and include the information that may reasonably be required for making informed decisions on the environmental impacts of the proposed project including a visual impact assessment when relevant, taking into account current knowledge and methods of assessment, the characteristics, technical capacity and location of the project, the characteristics of the potential impact, alternatives to the proposed project and the extent to which certain matters (including the evaluation of alternatives) are more appropriately assessed at different levels including the planning level, or on the basis of other assessment requirements. The detailed list of information to be provided in the environmental report is specified in Annex IV.
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a directive Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 Directive 2011/92/EU Article 5 – paragraph 1 "1. Where an environmental impact assessment must be carried out in accordance with Articles 5 to 10, the developer shall prepare an environmental report. The environmental report shall be based on the determination pursuant to paragraph 2 of this Article and include the information that may reasonably be required for making informed decisions on the environmental impacts of the proposed project including a visual impact assessment when relevant, taking into account current knowledge and methods of assessment, the characteristics, technical capacity and location of the project, the characteristics of the potential impact, alternatives to the proposed project and the extent to which certain matters (including the evaluation of alternatives) are more appropriately assessed at different levels including the planning level, or on the basis of other assessment requirements. The detailed list of information to be provided in the environmental report is specified in Annex IV.
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a directive Annex 1 – point 1 2011/92/EU Annex II.A - paragraph 1 - point a (a) a description of the physical characteristics of the whole project, including, where relevant, its subsurface and underground, during the construction and operational phases
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a directive Annex 1 – point 1 2011/92/EU Annex II.A – paragraph 1 – point a (a) a description of the physical characteristics of the whole project, including, where relevant, its subsurface and underground, during the construction and operational phases
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a directive Annex 1 – point 2 Dir 2011/92/EU Annex III - paragraph 1 - point j (j) impacts of the project on the environment, in particular on land (increase of settlement areas over time – land take), soil (organic matter, erosion, compaction, sealing), water (quantity and quality), underground when relevant, air and biodiversity (population quality and quantity and ecosystem degradation and fragmentation);
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a directive Annex 1 – point 2 2011/92/EU Annex III – paragraph 1 – point j (j) impacts of the project on the environment, in particular on land (increase of settlement areas over time – land take), soil (organic matter, erosion, compaction, sealing), water (quantity and quality), underground when relevant, air and biodiversity (population quality and quantity and ecosystem degradation and fragmentation);
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a directive Annex 1 – point 2 2011/92/EU Annex III - paragraph 2 - point c - subpoint viii a (new) (ix) areas or places protected by national or regional legislation;
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a directive Annex 1 – point 2 2011/92/EU Annex III – paragraph 2 – point c – subpoint viii a (new) (viiia) areas or places protected by national or regional legislation;
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a directive Annex 1 – point 2 2011/92/EU Annex III - paragraph 2 - point c - subpoint viii b (new) (x) seismic areas or those with a high risk of natural catastrophe.
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a directive Annex 1 – point 2 2011/92/EU Annex III - paragraph 2 - point c - subpoint viii b (new) (viiib) seismic areas or those with a high risk of natural catastrophe.
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a directive Annex 1 – point 2 2011/92/EU Annex IV - paragraph 1 - point a (a) a description of the physical characteristics of the whole project, including, where relevant, its subsurface, and the water use and land-use requirements during the construction and operational phases
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a directive Annex 1 – point 2 2011/92/EU Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point a (a) a description of the physical characteristics of the whole project, including, where relevant, its subsurface, and the water use and land-use requirements during the construction and operational phases
source: PE-510.694
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2012/0305(COD) Fluorinated greenhouse gases
2013/04/05
ENVI
3 amendments...
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 3. The use of fluorinated greenhouse gases, or of mixtures that contain fluorinated greenhouse gases, with a global warming potential of 2500 or more, to service or maintain refrigeration equipment designed to operate at a temperature of 50°C or more with a charge size equivalent to
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall ensure, where alternatives which are reliable and technically and economically viable and are designed to operate in the different climatic conditions of the Member States are available, that the quantity of hydrofluorocarbons that producers and importers are entitled to place on the market in the Union each year does not exceed the maximum quantity for the year in question calculated in accordance with Annex V. Each producer and importer shall ensure that the quantity of hydrofluorocarbons calculated in accordance with Annex V that it places on the market does not exceed the quota allocated to it pursuant to Article 14(5) or transferred to it pursuant to Article 16.
Amendment 273 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point a (a) amending the maximum quantities set out in Annex V in the light of developments of the market in hydrofluorocarbons and related emissions, as long as a feasible, reliable, technically and economically viable alternative exists on the market, taking into account the different climatic conditions of the Member States; and
source: PE-508.081
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2012/0337(COD) General Union Environment Action Programme to 2020: 'Living well, within the limits of our planet'
2013/03/27
ENVI
10 amendments...
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – point 6 6. Environmental change in the EU is increasingly caused by developments taking place at global level, including demographics, consumption and trade patterns, and rapid technological progress. These may offer significant opportunities for economic growth and societal well- being, but pose challenges and uncertainties for the EU’s economy and society
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – point 17 17. However, recent assessments show that biodiversity in the EU is still being lost and that most ecosystems are seriously degraded. The EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020 sets out targets and actions needed to reverse these negative trends and to enhance ecosystem services. It must be implemented in full to enable the EU to meet its biodiversity headline target for 2020. Whereas the strategy includes built- in measures to improve the implementation of the Birds and Habitats directives, including the Natura 2000 network, reaching the headline target will require the full implementation of all existing legislation aimed at protecting natural capital. The Commission should therefore ensure that Natura 2000 network conservation management plans meet the criteria laid down in Article 6 of the Habitats Directive. The active participation of land owners and land users is also required with a view to getting them involved in policies to preserve biodiversity.
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – point 17 a (new) 17a. The Member States must draw up management plans encompassing different aspects of various other policies. The Member States must take account of the fact that water resources and certain crops are essential preconditions for the successful conservation of certain habitats and species.
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – point 20 20. In the case of the marine environment, while the maritime sector offers economic opportunities, from fishing, shipping and aquaculture to raw materials and offshore energy and marine biotechnology, care needs to be taken to ensure their exploitation is compatible with the conservation and sustainable management of marine and coastal ecosystems. The conservation of marine resources necessitates an agreement between the Member States and the Commission on the digital mapping of EU waters, including protected areas and protected species. This map should include features that must be protected under the Treaties and environmental impact assessment legislation, such as natural resources, biodiversity and cultural heritage. The Commission should call for international waters, especially the Mediterranean, to be studied as part of Integrated Maritime Policy.
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – point 23 23. To reduce the most significant man- made pressures on land, soil and other ecosystems in Europe, action will be taken to ensure that decisions relating to land use at all relevant levels give proper consideration to environmental as well as social and economic impacts. The Rio+20 Summit outcome called for a 'land degradation neutral world'. The EU and Member States should
Amendment 331 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – point 44 44. Access to water of satisfactory quality remains problematic in a number of rural areas in the EU, while ensuring the good quality of Europe’s bathing waters benefits both human health and the EU’s tourism industry. Adverse consequences of floods for human health and economic activity are being experienced more frequently, partly due to changes to the hydrological cycle and land use. With a view to helping ensure compliance with EU water quality legislation, measures must be taken to restore natural river banks and reforest the surrounding areas.
Amendment 452 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – point 89 a (new) 89a. Town planning strategies must take account of the proposals made in many expert studies advocating the development of a comprehensive methodology which acknowledges the problems facing urban areas and suggests solutions to them. These problems and issues include, in addition to climate change, energy, accessibility, water, waste and noise, as well as issues concerning healthcare, well-being, culture, natural resources and the built environment, and the need to view the city as an economic and social hub whose activities generate both wealth and well-being.
Amendment 453 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – point 89 b (new) 89b. Any assessment of urban sustainability must pay due account of public enjoyment of monuments, the built heritage and the existing architecture as well as the need to find new uses for derelict, unoccupied or abandoned dwellings in Europe, since the construction of new housing projects necessitates using up greenbelt land, the extraction of new materials and the consumption of energy.
Amendment 459 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – point 91 – subparagraph 2 - point a (a) Defining and agreeing a set of criteria to assess the environmental performance of cities, taking into account economic and social impacts and the value of their built and natural environment..
Amendment 463 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – point 91 – subparagraph 2 - point b a (new) (ba) Ensuring that cities have open spaces to enable pedestrians to circulate, social areas and a link to the natural environment.
source: PE-508.007
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2012/2029(INI) Engaging in energy policy cooperation with partners beyond our borders: strategic approach to secure, sustainable and competitive energy supply
2012/02/03
ITRE
7 amendments...
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas, the current common global energy challenges require
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Takes the view that regular discussions should be held on the challenges faced by the EU external energy policy during formal and informal meetings of Energy Ministers in the Council with the involvement of the High Representative, the Commissioner and their relevant services. These meetings should be used as well to coordinate a common European position on energy matters to be defended in International Organizations;
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Is of the opinion that the increasing concentration of fossil fuel reserves in largely unstable and undemocratic countries makes the EU vulnerable and deeply undermines the development of
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Emphasises the need to expand the links
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Takes the view that while cooperating on exploitation, trade and transit of energy products to the EU, there is also a need to intensify cooperation concerning safety and security of energy technologies, data sharing on know-how transfer, promotion of energy efficiency and energy savings as well as clean and renewable energy sources, particularly in relations with countries whose energy consumption is growing rapidly. The EU should adopt a strategy towards these countries in order to promote a sustainable and safe energy system which contributes to fighting against climate change;
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 a (new) 22a. Believes that the EU ought to ensure that energy becomes a key component of the EU external assistance programmes, as energy access, essential for economic development, remains a challenge in developing countries;
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 b (new) 22b. Takes the view that the EU should place energy matters at the core of European initiatives such as the Eastern Partnership, the Union for the Mediterranean and the European Neighbourhood Policy;
source: PE-483.535
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2012/2066(INI) Protection of public health from endocrine disrupters
2012/11/27
ENVI
9 amendments...
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas hormone-related
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D – indent 3 Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D – indent 5 a (new) - many elements and substances can affect the endocrine system and studies and scientific tests on the interaction of some chemicals which might be endocrine disruptors need therefore to be carried out in sufficient number;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Considers that the criteria ought to help classify the substances in a hierarchy based on their potential for producing adverse effects;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Calls on the Commission, in its review of EU strategy on endocrine disruptors, to
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Believes that the precautionary and preventive action principle, required under Article 191(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union in order to achieve a high level of protection, has to take account of the principle of scientific assessment of the risk and dangers involved.
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Stresses that
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Calls on the Commission to support targeted research projects on e
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15a. Calls on the Commission to require all products imported from third countries to comply with all present and future EU legislation on endocrine disruptors;
source: PE-500.605
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2012/2258(INI) European innovation partnership on active and healthy ageing
2012/11/26
ENVI
10 amendments...
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the Commission's proposal to promote a new paradigm of viewing ageing as an opportunity for the future rather than a burden on society; however, emphasises that this opportunity should not be limited to technical (ICT) innovations and its potential for the internal market, for EU industries and enterprises; believes it should also include a clear and unambiguous strategy to promote and formally recognise the value of older people, the value of their experience and of their contribution to society; stresses the scope for gaining great societal value from the demographic dividend of older generations;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Stresses the need to listen to elderly people in terms of providing companionship through social programmes where young people would engage with elderly people and receive in return their value and experience; civil society support for the EIP is necessary in terms of giving a more significant level of care through various foundations and associations;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Supports the Commission's proposal to increase the average number of HLY (Healthy Life Years) by two years as part of |