Teresa RIERA MADURELL
Constituencies
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Spain
Partido Socialista Obrero Español
2009/07/14 - 9999/12/31
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Spain
Partido Socialista Obrero Español
2004/07/20 - 2009/07/13
Groups
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S&D
Member
Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament
2009/07/14 - 9999/12/31
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PSE
Member
Socialist Group in the European Parliament
2004/07/20 - 2009/07/13
Committees
| Role | Committee | Start | End |
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| Member of | Committee on Industry, Research and Energy | 2012/01/19 | 9999/12/31 |
| Substitute of | Subcommittee on Security and Defence | 2012/01/19 | 9999/12/31 |
| Substitute of | Committee on Foreign Affairs | 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 for relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly | 2009/09/16 | 9999/12/31 |
| Member of | Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly | 2011/05/09 | 9999/12/31 |
| Substitute of | Delegation to the EU-Armenia, EU-Azerbaijan and EU-Georgia Parliamentary Cooperation Committees | 2009/09/16 | 9999/12/31 |
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| Substitute of | Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly | 2009/09/16 | 2011/05/08 |
| Member of | Delegation for relations with the countries of Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) | 2007/03/14 | 2009/07/13 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly | 2007/03/14 | 2009/07/13 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with the countries of South Asia | 2007/03/15 | 2009/07/13 |
| Member of | Delegation for relations with the countries of Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) | 2004/09/15 | 2007/03/13 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly | 2004/09/15 | 2007/03/13 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with the countries of South Asia and the South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) | 2004/09/15 | 2007/03/13 |
Contact
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Brussels
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Strasbourg
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- +333 88 1 75415
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- Strasbourg
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- CS 91024 - F-67070
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- 1, avenue du Président Robert Schuman
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Rapporteur
| Shadow | 2011/2034(INI) | Energy infrastructure priorities for 2020 and beyond |
| Responsible | 2011/0401(COD) | Horizon 2020 - Framework Programme for Research and Innovation 2014-2020 |
| Shadow | 2011/0225(NLE) | Radioactive materials: system for registration of carriers |
| Shadow | 2010/2079(INI) | Simplifying the implementation of the Research Framework Programmes |
| Opinion | 2009/2099(INI) | University Business Dialogue: a new partnership for the modernisation of Europe's universities |
| Responsible | 2008/2039(INI) | Transposition and application of Directive 2002/73/EC on the implementation of the principle of equal treatment for men and women as regards access to employment, vocational training and promotion, and working conditions |
| Responsible | 2008/0148(CNS) | European Research Infrastructure Consortium ERIC: legal framework |
| Opinion | 2008/0127(COD) | Air transport: performance and sustainability of the aviation system (amend. Regulations (EC) No 549/2004, (EC) No 550/2004, (EC) No 551/2004 and (EC) No 552/2004) |
| Opinion | 2007/0145(COD) | Education and mobility: Erasmus Mundus 2009-2013 action programme for the enhancement of quality in higher education and the promotion of intercultural understanding through cooperation with third countries |
| Opinion | 2006/0116(COD) | Development cooperation: European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights 2007-2013 |
| Responsible | 2005/0185(CNS) | Research RTD, 7th EC Framework Programme 2007-2013: trans-national Cooperation specific programme on policy-defined themes |
| Opinion | 2004/2264(INI) | Inshore fishing and the problems encountered by inshore fishermen |
| Opinion | 2004/2263(INI) | Womens' networks in fishing, farming and diversification activities |
Born
1950/10/13 Barcelona- Graduate in mathematics, University of Barcelona (1974); doctorate (cum laude) (1981). Assistant, Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) (1974); assistant lecturer, UPC (1983). University professor, University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) (1988). Research associate, University of California - Berkeley (1981-1982). Visiting researcher, Carnegie Mellon University (1989). Director of the College of Business Studies and I.T. (1986-1990). Associate Vice-Chancellor, UIB (1991-1994). Co-director of Universidad de Verano de Estudios de Género (Gender Studies Summer School) (1996).
- Joined the PSC-PSOE in 1978. Joined the FETE-UGT teachers' union in 1980. Press secretary (1988-1991) and Secretary for the involvement of women (1991-1994) in the PSIB-PSOE Executive Committee. Chair of the PSIB-PSOE (1994-1997). Member of the Federal Executive Committee of the PSOE (1996-2000). Member of the Federal Guarantees Committee of the PSOE (2000-2004).
- Member of the Parliament of the Balearic Islands and Member of Mallorca Island Council (1989-1996). Member of the Congress of Deputies (1996-2004).
- Member of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (2000-2004). Secretary-General of the Ibero-American Union for Science, Technology and Business (2002). Member of the PES Women Executive Bureau (2004). Vice-Chair of LAB-IMEC, the Mediterranean International Laboratory for Coexistence Studies (2002).
Amendments
| Amendments | Dossier |
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2009/0108(COD) Energy policy: measures to safeguard security of gas supply (repeal. Directive 2004/67/EC)
2009/12/17
AFET
3 amendments...
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 a (new) (12a) EU investment in renewable production and infrastructure should be backed by efforts of the Member States and the Commission to promote within the EU neighbourhood, in cooperation with third countries, the extension of the principles and norms of the internal market as stipulated in the Energy Charter Treaty. The Commission should consider extending the European Energy Community, comprising the EU and the countries of south-eastern Europe, to other third countries, as appropriate, and creating new regional energy markets modelled thereon, such as a Euro- Mediterranean energy community, so as to ensure security of supply.
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 30 (30) Since gas supplies from third countries are central to the security of gas supply of the Community, the Commission should include an 'energy security clause' in trade, association, and partnership and cooperation agreements with producer and transit countries. The Commission shall coordinate the actions with regard to third countries, working with producer and transit countries on arrangements to handle crisis situations and to ensure a stable gas flow to the Community. The Commission should be entitled to deploy a task force to monitor gas flows in crisis situations within and, in consultation with the third countries involved, outside the Community
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 3 3. In a Community Emergency, the Commission shall coordinate the actions of the Competent Authorities. In particular the Commission shall ensure the exchange of information, ensure the consistency and effectiveness of the actions at Member State and regional level in relation to the Community level
source: PE-430.972
2010/01/19
ITRE
2 amendments...
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) The failure of the largest single gas infrastructure or gas supply source, the so- called N-1 principle, is a realistic scenario. Using the failure of such infrastructure or supply source as a benchmark of what the EU as a whole and the Member States individually should be able to compensate is a
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – point 1 (1) "protected customers" means all
source: PE-438.187
2010/01/20
ITRE
10 amendments...
Amendment 223 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 1. By [31 March 201
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 2. Following the recommendation of the Commission referred to in Article 4(3) or in the situation referred to in Article 4(4), the obligation set out in paragraph 1 may be fulfilled at the regional level. The N-1 standard shall also be considered to be fulfilled where the Competent Authority demonstrates in the Preventive Action Plan referred to in Article 5 that a supply disruption may be sufficiently and timely compensated for by market based demand side measures.
Amendment 268 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 5 5. The transmission system operators shall enable permanent physical capacity to transport gas in both directions on all interconnections within t
Amendment 273 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. The Commission shall oversee the construction of infrastructure contributing significantly to security of supply. It shall adopt the necessary measures in response to any unjustified delays.
Amendment 274 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 6 6. Member States shall ensure that
Amendment 277 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 7 7. National Regulatory Authorities shall introduce appropriate incentives and take into account the costs of fulfilling the N-1 standard and the costs of enabling the permanent physical capacity to transport gas in both directions in their approval of tariffs or their methodologies in line with Article 41(8) of Directive
Amendment 495 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – list -1"Infrastructure side" (new) Infrastructure side • Increase of Transmission and Reverse flows • LNG terminal (increase storage and regasification capacity) • UGS (commercial and strategic)
Amendment 496 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – list 1 "Supply side" – bullet 4 Amendment 497 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – list 1 "Supply side" – bullet 6 Amendment 498 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – list 1 "Supply side" – bullet 9 source: PE-438.231
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2009/0173(COD) Reduction of CO2 emissions from light-duty vehicles: emission performance standards for new light commercial vehicles
2010/05/19
ITRE
3 amendments...
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) Manufacturers' compliance with the targets under this Regulation should be assessed at the Community level. Manufacturers whose average specific emissions of CO2 exceed those permitted under this Regulation should pay an excess emissions premium with respect to each calendar year from 1 January 201
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 2 2. From 202
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 For the calendar year commencing 1 January 201
source: PE-441.217
2010/12/05
ITRE
3 amendments...
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 –
Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – indent 2 –
Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3 The European Commission shall make a proposal to the European Parliament and Council on those measures, designed to amend
source: PE-441.272
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2009/2002(BUD) 2010 budget: section III, Commission
2009/08/25
AFET
1 amendments...
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Reaffirms its commitment to gender equality policies and mainstreaming and recalls that the promotion of both should be a key element of the external action of the EU;
source: PE-427.201
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2009/2096(INI) A sustainable future for transport
2010/03/02
ITRE
1 amendments...
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Points to the importance of electric mobility not only as a means of improving the energy efficiency of transport as a whole, but also as a way to incorporate renewable energy sources into the electricity system, thus enhancing its efficiency; calls on the Commission and the Member States expressly to commit themselves, with the support of local authorities, to projects serving to demonstrate the viability – in technical and energy terms – of electric mobility in urban environments and to provide a basis for regulatory measures to encourage the requisite technology, including for example tax measures applying to the purchase or use of vehicles, type approval, and supply tariffs;
source: PE-438.447
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2009/2178(INI) Enforcement of intellectual property rights in the internal market
2010/02/26
ITRE
1 amendments...
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8. Contribute, through the European Counterfeiting
source: PE-439.283
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2009/2214(INI) Sustainable EU policy for the High North
2010/11/16
AFET
7 amendments...
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) Da. whereas the EU and its Member States make a major contribution to research in the Arctic and EU programmes, including the current Seventh Framework Programme, support major research projects in the region,
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas it is estimated that about a fifth of the world’s remaining hydrocarbon resources are located in the Arctic, although more extensive research is needed to establish more accurately how much gas and oil there is in the region and how economically viable it would be to exploit these reserves,
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Is conscious of the need for resources for a growing world population and recognises the increase in interest in them as well as the sovereign rights of the Arctic States; points out that the economic viability of exploiting resources in the Arctic needs to be taken into account given the physical and geographical characteristics of the region and the numerous environmental risks involved; emphasises the importance of fostering research and development relating to offshore technology and infrastructure given the ever greater depths and increasingly severe weather conditions involved; recommends any party involved to take steps to ensure the highest possible safety and environmental standards in exploration and exploitation of the natural resources;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Recalls the position of the EU as a main consumer of Arctic natural resources, as well as the involvement of European industry, which has a considerable advantage where exploiting resources in polar conditions is concerned; requests the Commission to further engage in fostering cooperation and technology transfer to ensure the highest standards and adequate administrative procedures, to establish a sound scientific basis of future trends and governance needs for Arctic resources, such as fisheries, and to make full use of the EU competences to regulate in this regard;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Acknowledges that the EU, like other developed areas of the world, contributes to climate change and hence bears special responsibility and must play a leading role in combating climate change;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10a (new) 10a. Emphasises the importance of the EU and its Member States in research into climate change and its effects; takes the view that the Arctic should remain a priority research area for the EU and that the necessary instruments and resources should be provided to this end; points out that to obtain a comprehensive overview of the effects of climate change in the Arctic, there should be more coordination and harmonisation of the Arctic environment research stations and observatories operated by various EU Member States; emphasises the importance of taking a multidisciplinary approach that links research on climate change with other research areas such as the environment, transport, health and energy;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15a (new) 15a. Emphasises that although States play a key role in governance in the Arctic, other players – such as international organisations, indigenous and local people and sub-state authorities – also have important roles; points out that it is important to increase trust among those with legitimate interests in the region by taking a participative approach and using dialogue as a way of developing a shared vision for the Arctic;
source: PE-452.805
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2009/2215(INI) Union for the Mediterranean
2010/03/22
INTA
1 amendments...
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion Point 9 9. Urges that sustainable energy and development policies such as the Desertec project should be geared first and foremost to the region and thus contribute to its development; welcomes the UfM's regional project 'Mediterranean Solar Plan', since as well as contributing to the development of infrastructure it will boost the development of the components industry and corresponding engineering and technology in all the countries covered by the plan,
source: PE-439.924
2010/03/31
AFET
1 amendments...
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Welcomes support for the quick implementation of the Mediterranean Solar Plant, which aims at the creation of a Euro-Mediterranean regional renewable electricity market; underlines also its significance for the economic development of the Southern Mediterranean countries by becoming a source of new income, providing electricity to enhance their own development, reinforcing the grid infrastructures and allowing for a new industrial sector of solar components manufacturing to be created;
source: PE-439.937
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2009/2225(INI) Defining a new Digital Agenda for Europe: from i2010 to digital.eu
2010/02/25
ITRE
16 amendments...
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 a (new) - having regard to the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions entitled ‘Cross- Border Business to Consumer e- Commerce in the EU’ (COM(2009)0557);
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas ICT can be an extremely powerful enabler in efforts to bring positive and sustainable development to countries around the globe and to fight against poverty and social and economic inequalities,
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E a (new) Ea. whereas, whilst the Internet is the fastest growing retail channel, the gap between domestic and cross-border e- commerce in the EU is widening,
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Calls on the Commission to come forward with a proposal for a comprehensive strategy and action plan enabling Europe to progress towards an open and prosperous digital society;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Stresses the importance of continuing efforts towards ubiquitous and high-speed access for all citizens and consumers, through the promotion of access to fixed and mobile Internet and the deployment of next-generation infrastructure; emphasises that this requires policies that promote investment and competition in these networks allowing for access on fair terms and at competitive prices for all communities, irrespective of location, thereby ensuring that no European citizen faces exclusion;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Believes that every EU household should have access to broadband Internet at a competitive and affordable price by 2013; urges the Commission therefore to carry out a review of the universal service obligations and calls on Member States to impart new impetus to the European high- speed broadband strategy, notably by updating national targets for broadband and high-
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Takes the view, firstly, that home broadband connectivity in particular must be promoted in view of the capacity available via fixed and mobile networks, and secondly that 3G and future networks should also be promoted, bearing in mind Europe’s established position as a ‘mobile’ region;
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Proposes the launch of an ‘
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. Calls on the Member States to take steps with a view to making a secure electronic identification available to everyone in Europe;
Amendment 236 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Takes the view that, almost a decade after their adoption, the Directives concerning the legal framework for the information society (i.e. the Data Protection Directive, Electronic Signatures Directive
Amendment 249 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Emphasises the potential value to citizens and businesses of the digital switchover of public services and calls on Member States to develop national plans for the digital switchover of public services, which should include targets and measures for getting all public services online and accessible to persons with disabilities by 2015, by means of multi- channel solutions or of support and assistance;
Amendment 251 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18a. Underlines the need to redefine the relationship between public authorities and citizens by means of 'open government' based on the principles of transparency, participation and cooperation; stresses that this new approach entails, above all, a cultural change in the relationship and interaction of citizens with governments such that the former assume a more active role in creating a more participative democracy; considers, to that end, that promoting electronic identification for all is the key to the definitive establishment of 'open government';
Amendment 266 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19a. Calls on Member States to pursue supply-side policies which serve to consolidate and develop a European digital content industry, new online services and applications and interoperability of the various platforms;
Amendment 284 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 b (new) 20b. Regrets the fact that, with respect to attracting, developing and keeping academic talent in ICT, Europe continues to lag behind other leading marketplaces and suffers a substantial brain drain due to better working conditions in the US for academia and researchers; stresses that, to address this problem, Europe needs to work with academia, along with industry, to develop a vibrant career development programme that supports the vital role of the scientific research community in a broad-based world-class ICT innovation strategy;
Amendment 299 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 a (new) 22a. Recalls that the future competitiveness of Europe and its capacity to recover from the current economic crisis largely depend on its ability to facilitate the general and effective deployment of ICT in undertakings; notes, however, that SMEs are still lagging far behind large undertakings; calls on Member States and the Commission to step up support for SMEs as regards the use of ICT tools to increase their productivity;
Amendment 302 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Draws the attention of the Commission specifically to the necessity to set smart (specific, measurable, appropriate, realistic and time-based) objectives and targets and adopt an Action Plan mobilising all appropriate EU instruments: funding, soft law, enforcement and, where necessary, targeted legislation across all relevant policy fields (i.e. electronic communications, education, research, innovation, cohesion policy); calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure appropriate coordination among EU and national and regional programmes in this field;
source: PE-439.243
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2009/2227(INI) Community innovation policy in a changing world
2010/05/03
ITRE
3 amendments...
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph -1 (new) -1. Believes that opportunities exist for closer links between research and innovation in Europe; calls on the Commission and the Member States to adopt an integrated approach to science and innovation;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Highlights the interrelationship between innovation and internationalisation;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to strengthen innovation convergence policies in order to reduce the differences between Member States;
source: PE-439.266
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2010/0150(COD) Programme to aid economic recovery: Community financial assistance to projects in the field of energy (amend. Regulation (EC) No 663/2009)
2010/07/15
ITRE
4 amendments...
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Article 1 – point 5 Regulation (EC) No 663/2009 Annex II – part I – paragraph 1 The financial facility shall support the development of bankable energy saving, energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and facilitate the financing of investments in energy saving, energy efficiency and renewable energy by national, municipal, local and regional public authorities. This facility shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions on the delegation of budgetary execution tasks laid down in the Financial Regulation and its Implementing Rules.
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Article 1 – point 5 Regulation (EC) No 663/2009 Annex II – part I – paragraph 2 The facility shall be used for sustainable energy projects in particular in urban settings, aligned with the IIE initiative of Smart Cities under the SET Plan. This shall include:
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Article 1 – point 5 Regulation (EC) No 663/2009 Annex II – part I – paragraph 2 – point c (c) decentralised renewable energy sources embedded in local settings; integration of decentralised renewable energy sources in the electrical grids;
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Article 1 – point 5 Regulation (EC) No 663/2009 Annex II – part III – paragraph 2 – point b (b) the
source: PE-445.669
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2010/0220(NLE) State aid to facilitate the closure of uncompetitive coal mines
2010/10/29
ITRE
12 amendments...
Amendment 28 #
Title Proposal for a Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) No .../… on State aid to facilitate the closure or transition to competitivity of uncompetitive coal mines
Amendment 32 #
Recital 2 (2) The small contribution of subsidised coal to the overall energy mix
Amendment 43 #
Recital 3 (3)
Amendment 48 #
Recital 5 (5) Without prejudice to the general State aid rules, Member States should be able to take measures to alleviate the social and regional consequences of the possible closure of those mines, that is to say the orderly winding down of activities in the context of an irrevocable closure plan and/or the financing of exceptional costs, inherited liabilities in particular.
Amendment 62 #
Recital 8 a (new) (8a) A minimum level of coal production, together with other measures, especially those aiming at the promotion of renewable energy sources, will contribute to the maintenance of a quota of primary energy sources, which will allow energy security in the European Union to be reinforced significantly. In addition, a quota of autochthonous sources of primary energy will help to promote environmental goals in relation with sustainable development. In this framework of boosting autochthonous energy sources in Europe in order to counterbalance the continent's huge dependence on energy sources from outside its borders, consideration should be given to complementing autochthonous energy sources, which in many Member States are represented solely by coal, with non-fossil ones.
Amendment 64 #
Recital 10 (10) In accomplishing its task, the European Commission should ensure that normal conditions of competition are established, maintained and complied with. With regard to more especially the electricity market, aid to the coal industry should not be such as to affect electricity producers' choice of sources of primary energy supply. Consequently, the prices and quantities of coal should be freely agreed between the contracting parties in the light of prevailing conditions on the world market. In any event, and in order to avoid social or environmental dumping, the Union authorities should ensure that the coal from third countries which is marketed in Europe is extracted in accordance with certain social and environmental standards which are equivalent to those required in respect of European mines.
Amendment 71 #
Article 2 – paragraph 2 2. Aid shall cover only costs in connection with coal for the production of electricity, the combined production of heat and electricity, the production of coke and the fuelling of blast furnaces in the steel industry, research and investments in technology aimed at increasing energy efficiency and reducing polluting emissions from coal, where such use takes place in the Union.
Amendment 77 #
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) the operation of the production units concerned must form part of a closure plan the deadline of which does not extend beyond 1
Amendment 83 #
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) the production units concerned must be closed definitively in accordance with the closure plan, if they have not become competitive provided that Europe's energy needs do not require their continued operation;
Amendment 94 #
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f (f) the overall amount of closure aid granted by a Member State
Amendment 99 #
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h (h) the Member State must provide a plan to take measures aimed at mitigating the environmental impact of the use of coal
Amendment 102 #
Article 3 – paragraph 2 2. If the production units to which aid is granted pursuant to paragraph 1 are not closed at the date fixed in the closure plan as authorised by the Commission, they have not become competitive and the energy autonomy conditions of that State do not require their continued operation, the Member State concerned shall recover all aid granted in respect of the whole period covered by the closure plan.
source: PE-452.594
2010/11/10
REGI
12 amendments...
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation Title on State aid to facilitate the
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 (2) The
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 a (new) (3a) Considering the scarcity of autochthonous energy sources in the EU, the Union's policies for promoting renewable fuels and fossil fuels with low carbon content in order to generate electricity justify the support to coal mines. The categories of aid permitted by Regulation (EC) No 1407/2002 should not be maintained indefinitely. In any event, all public aid aimed at reducing the effects of pollution caused by coal, should be maintained. Those mines that, after a ten-year period, are able to achieve competitiveness and require a financial boost from the public sector to enable them to make technological investments for environmental purposes, will also be exempt from the elimination of aid.
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Without prejudice to the general State aid rules, Member States should be able to take measures to alleviate the social and regional consequences of the possible closure of those mines, that is to say the orderly winding down of activities in the context of an irrevocable closure plan and/or the financing of exceptional costs, inherited liabilities in particular.
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 a (new) (8a) A minimum level of coal production, together with other measures, especially those aiming at the promotion of renewable energy sources, will contribute to the maintenance of a quota of primary energy sources, which will allow energy security in the Union to be reinforced significantly. In addition, a quota of autochthonous sources of primary energy will help to promote environmental goals in relation with sustainable development. In this framework of boosting autochthonous energy sources in Europe in order to counterbalance the continent's huge dependence on energy sources from outside its borders, consideration should be given to complementing autochthonous energy sources, which in many Member States are represented solely by coal, with non-fossil ones.
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) In accomplishing its task, the
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 2 2. Aid shall cover
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) the operation of the production units concerned must form part of a closure plan the deadline of which does not extend beyond 31
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) the production units concerned must be closed definitively in accordance with the closure plan, in the event that they have not become competitive and provided that their continued operation is not necessary to meet Union's energy needs;
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f (f) the overall amount of closure aid granted by a Member State for any particular undertaking must follow a downward trend
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 2. If the production units to which aid is granted pursuant to paragraph 1 are not closed at the date fixed in the closure plan as authorised by the Commission, they have not become competitive and their continued operation is not necessary in the light of the energy autonomy conditions of that State, the Member State concerned shall recover all aid granted in respect of the whole period covered by the closure plan.
source: PE-450.663
2010/12/10
ECON
11 amendments...
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 (2) The
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 a (new) (3a) Indigenous energy sources in the EU being scarce, the Union’s policies of encouraging renewable and lower carbon fossil fuels for power generation do justify support for coal mines. The categories of aid permitted by Regulation (EC) No 1407/2002 should not be maintained indefinitely. In any event, State aid intended to reduce the pollutant effect of coal should be maintained. Mines that after this 10-year period are capable of being competitive but still need State assistance with regard to implementation of environmental technology investments should be exempted from this discontinuation of subsidies.
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Without prejudice to the general State aid rules, Member States should be able to take measures to alleviate the social and regional consequences of the possible closure of those mines, that is to say the orderly winding down of activities in the context of an irrevocable closure plan and/or the financing of exceptional costs, inherited liabilities in particular.
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 a (new) (8a) A minimum level of coal production, together with other measures, in particular to promote renewable energy sources, will help to maintain a quota of primary energy sources, which will significantly boost the European Union's energy security. Furthermore, a quota of indigenous primary energy sources will also serve to promote environmental objectives within the framework of sustainable development. Within this context of boosting the Union’s indigenous energy sources in order to counteract the continent’s huge energy dependence, supplementing non-fossil indigenous energy sources with fossil ones needs to be considered, coal being the sole source of indigenous fossil energy in some Member States.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) In accomplishing its task, the European Commission should ensure that normal conditions of competition are established, maintained and complied with. With regard
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 2 2. Aid shall cover
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a) the operation of the production units concerned must form part of a closure plan the deadline of which does not extend beyond 31
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b b) the production units concerned must be closed definitively in accordance with the closure plan if they have not become competitive by that date and provided that the Union’s energy needs do not require their continued existence;
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f f) the overall amount of closure aid granted by a Member State for any particular undertaking must follow a downward trend
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 2. If the production units to which aid is granted pursuant to paragraph 1 are not closed at the date fixed in the closure plan as authorised by the Commission, have not become competitive and the energy sufficiency situation in the Member State concerned does not require their continued existence, the Member State concerned shall recover all aid granted in respect of the whole period covered by the closure plan.
source: PE-450.639
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2010/0252(COD) Radio spectrum policy: first programme
2011/03/14
ITRE
5 amendments...
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 13 (13) The 800 MHz band is optimal for the coverage of large areas by wireless broadband services. Building on the harmonisation of technical conditions under Decision 2010/267/EU, and on Commission Recommendation of 28 October 2009 calling for analogue broadcasting to be switched off by 1 January 2012, and given rapid national regulatory developments, this band should in principle be made available for electronic communications in the Union by 2013.
Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 25 a (new) (25a) Nothing in this Decision is intended to detract from the protection afforded to economic operators by the Directive 2009/140/EC, amending Directives 2002/21/EC on a common regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services, 2002/19/EC on access to, and interconnection of, electronic communications networks and associated facilities, and 2002/20/EC on the authorisation of electronic communications networks and services.
Amendment 296 #
Proposal for a decision Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Where Member States wish to adopt any such measures as are contemplated by paragraph 2, they shall do so by the imposition of conditions pursuant to Article 6 of the Authorisation Directive, in conformity with the procedures for the imposition or variation of such conditions laid down in the Directive 2009/140/EC, amending Directives 2002/21/EC on a common regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services, 2002/19/EC on access to, and interconnection of, electronic communications networks and associated facilities, and 2002/20/EC on the authorisation of electronic communications networks and services.
Amendment 330 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 4 4. Member States, in cooperation with the Commission, shall ensure that the provision of access to broadband content and services using the 790-862 MHz (800MHz) band is encouraged in sparsely populated areas, in particular through coverage obligations; in doing so, they shall examine ways and, where necessary, take appropriate measures to ensure that the freeing of the 800 MHz band does not adversely affect programme making and special events (PMSE) users and that in the case of DTT channels currently using this band which have to be reallocated below 790 MHz, the costs incurred by broadcasters and users due to a simulcast period or to the adaptation of emission or reception equipment to the new channels is adequately compensated for.
Amendment 355 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 6 6. If necessary, the Commission shall ensure the availability of additional spectrum bands for the provision of harmonised satellite services for broadband access that will cover the whole territory of the Union including the most remote areas with a broadband offering enabling Internet access
source: PE-460.615
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2010/0273(COD) Judicial cooperation in criminal matters: combating attacks against information systems
2011/10/13
AFET
9 amendments...
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 1 (1) The objective of this Directive is to approximate rules on criminal law in the Member States in the area of attacks against information systems, and improve cooperation between judicial and other competent authorities, including the police and other specialised law enforcement services of the Member States and the Union; this objective forms part of the Union’s general strategy designed to combat organised crime, secure information networks more effectively, protect critical information infrastructures and safeguard data.
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 1 a (new) (1a) Information systems are vital to political, social and economic interaction in Europe. Society today is highly dependent on such systems and is becoming even more so. However, despite their major benefits, they also embody a number of risks to our security because of their complexity and vulnerability to various types of cybercrime. The security of information systems is therefore a constant concern and requires effective responses from the Member States and the Union.
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 2 Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 3 (3) There is evidence of a tendency towards increasingly dangerous and recurrent large scale attacks conducted against information systems which are critical to states, to the Union or to particular functions in the public or private sector. This tendency is accompanied by the rapid development of computer technology and, as a result, increasingly sophisticated tools that can be used by criminals to launch cyber-attacks of various types, some of which have a great potential to cause economic and social damage.
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 6 (6) Member States should provide for penalties in respect of attacks against information systems
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 8 (8) The Council Conclusions of 27-28 November 2008 indicated that a new strategy should be developed with the Member States and the Commission, taking into account the content of the 2001 Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime. The Council and Commission must encourage those Member States that have not yet ratified the Convention to do so as soon as possible. That Convention is the legal framework of reference for combating cybercrime, including attacks against information systems. This Directive builds on that Convention.
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 11 a (new) (11a) Cooperation on the part of the authorities with the private sector and civil society is of major importance in avoiding and combating cyber attacks. It is necessary to establish ongoing dialogue with them, given their extensive use of computer systems and the need for shared responsibility in ensuring reliable and functional systems. It is important to raise awareness among all computer system stakeholders, so as to create a data security mentality.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 12 (12) There is a need to collect data on offences under this Directive, in order to gain a more complete picture of the problem at Union level and thereby contribute to formulating more effective responses. Member States must step up exchanges of information regarding cyber attacks with the support of the Commission and the European Network and Information Security Agency. The data will moreover help specialised agencies such as Europol and the European Network and Information Security Agency to better assess the extent of cybercrime and the state of network and information security in Europe. Improved knowledge of present and future risks will make it possible to take decisions which are more effective in deterring and combating cyber attacks or reducing the resulting damage.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 13 (13) Significant gaps and differences in Member States’ laws in the area of attacks against information systems area may hamper the fight against organised crime and terrorism, and may complicate effective police and judicial cooperation in this area. The transnational and borderless nature of modern information systems means that attacks against such systems have a trans-border dimension, thus underlining the urgent need for further action to approximate criminal legislation in this area at Union level. The Union should also seek greater international cooperation in the field of data network security by collaborating closely with other organisations with the relevant terms of reference, such as the United Nations, NATO, the Council of Europe, or the OSCE and involving other international stakeholders. Besides that, the coordination of prosecution of cases of attacks against information systems should be facilitated by the adoption of Council Framework Decision 2009/948/JHA on prevention and settlement of conflict of jurisdiction in criminal proceedings.
source: PE-473.863
2011/12/10
ITRE
9 amendments...
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 1 (1) The objective of this Directive is to approximate rules on criminal law in the Member States in the area of attacks against information systems, and improve cooperation between judicial and other competent authorities, including the police and other specialised law enforcement services of the Member States and the Union; this objective forms part of the Union’s general strategy aimed at combating organised crime, increasing the resilience of computer networks, protecting critical information infrastructure and data protection.
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 1 a (new) (1a) Information systems are a key element of political, social and economic interaction in Europe. Society is highly and increasingly dependent on such systems. The smooth operation and security of these systems in Europe is vital for the development of the European single market and of a competitive and innovative economy. At the same time as providing great benefits, however, information systems carry a number of risks to our security on account of their complexity and vulnerability to various types of computer crime. The security of information systems is thus a matter of constant concern that requires an effective response from the Member States and the Union.
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 2 (2) Attacks against information systems
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 3 (3) There is evidence of a tendency towards increasingly dangerous and recurrent large scale attacks conducted against information systems which are critical to states, the Union or to particular functions in the public or private sector. This tendency is accompanied by the rapid development of information technology and thus of increasingly sophisticated tools that can be used by criminals to launch cyber-attacks of various types, some of which have significant potential to cause economic and social damage.
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 6 (6) Member States should provide for penalties in respect of attacks against information systems
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 8 (8) The Council Conclusions of 27-28 November 2008 indicated that a new strategy should be developed with the Member States and the Commission, taking into account the content of the 2001 Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime. The Council and Commission should encourage Member States that have not yet ratified the Convention to do so as soon as possible. That Convention is the legal framework of reference for combating cybercrime, including attacks against information systems. This Directive builds on that Convention.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 11 a (new) (11a) Cooperation by the public authorities with the private sector and civil society is of great importance in preventing and combating attacks against information systems. A permanent dialogue should be established with these partners in view of the extensive use they make of information systems and the sharing of responsibility required for the stable and proper operation of these systems. The raising of awareness among all stakeholders in the use of information systems is important in creating a culture of IT security.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 12 (12) There is a need to collect data on offences under this Directive, in order to gain a more complete picture of the problem at Union level and thereby contribute to formulating more effective responses. Member States need to improve the exchange of information on attacks against information systems, with the support of the Commission and the European Network and Information Security Agency. The data will moreover help specialised agencies such as Europol and the European Network and Information Security Agency to better assess the extent of cybercrime and the state of network and information security in Europe. Better knowledge about present and future risks will help reach more appropriate decisions on deterring, combating or limiting the damage caused by attacks against information systems.
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 13 (13) Significant gaps and differences in Member States’ laws in the area of attacks against information systems area may hamper the fight against organised crime and terrorism, and may complicate effective police and judicial cooperation in this area. The transnational and borderless nature of modern information systems means that attacks against such systems have a trans-border dimension, thus underlining the urgent need for further action at Union level to approximate national criminal legislation in this area. Likewise, the Union should pursue greater international cooperation in the field of network and information system security involving all relevant international actors. Besides that, the coordination of prosecution of cases of attacks against information systems should be facilitated by the adoption of Council Framework Decision 2009/948/JHA on prevention and settlement of conflict of jurisdiction in criminal proceedings.
source: PE-473.808
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2010/0363(COD) Energy market integrity and transparency
2011/04/27
ITRE
7 amendments...
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Wholesale energy markets encompass both commodity markets and derivative markets, with price formation in both sectors interlinked. This include inter alia regulated markets, multilateral trading facilities and over the counter (OTC) transactions, direct or through brokers.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) It should be clearly prohibited to use or to attempt to use inside information to trade either on one's own account or on the account of a third party. Use of inside information can also consist in trading in wholesale energy products by persons who know, or ought to know, that the information they possess is inside information. Information which is required to be made public in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 714/2009 or Regulation (EC) No 715/2009, including guidelines and network codes adopted pursuant to those Regulations, may serve as the basis of market participants' decisions to enter into transactions in wholesale energy products and therefore could constitute inside information until it has been made public.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Specification of the definitions of inside information and market manipulation is necessary to account for the specificities of wholesale energy markets, which are dynamic and subject to change. The Commission should be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty in respect to such detailed rules. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. Expertise could in particular be provided inter alia by experts from the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators, the Committee of European Securities Regulators (CESR), the European Networks of Transmission System Operators for Gas and for Electricity, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) national regulatory authorities, national competition authorities, competent financial authorities in the Member States, stakeholders such as organised market places (e.g. energy exchanges) and market participants.
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – point 4 – subparagraph 2 Contracts for the supply and transport of natural gas or electricity for the use of final consumers are not wholesale energy products.
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – point 5 5. ‘wholesale energy market’ means any marketplace within the Union on which wholesale energy products are traded; they include inter alia regulated markets, multilateral trading facilities and over the counter (OTC) transactions, direct or through brokers;
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – point 5 a (new) 5a. ‘market participant’ means any person, including transmission system operators, who enters into transactions, including the placing of orders to trade, in one or more wholesale energy markets;
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 4. Market participants shall publicly, effectively and in a timely manner disclose inside information in respect of business or facilities which the participant concerned
source: PE-464.684
2011/05/05
ITRE
2 amendments...
Amendment 260 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 1. The Agency shall be provided with a
Amendment 339 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Before adopting delegated acts the Commission shall consult market parties on the content and format of the reporting obligations, including among them stakeholders such as organised market places (e.g. energy exchanges) and market participants.
source: PE-464.685
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2010/2016(INI) Guaranteeing independent impact assessments
2010/06/10
ITRE
5 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Believes the impact assessment to be a suitable instrument for verifying the relevance of Commission proposals, and in particular compliance with the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, and for explaining more clearly to the co-legislators and the public at large the reasons behind opting for a given measure;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Stresses that impact assessments must in no way diminish the Commission’s independence in exercising its institutional prerogatives, and in particular its sole right to initiate legislation as provided for in Article 17 of the Treaty on European Union;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Emphasises the importance of an integrated approach to IAs that address interactions between economic considerations – with particular emphasis on SMEs – environmental, social, territorial and health considerations;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Calls for the draft IAs to be published and submitted for consultation prior to the drawing up of the legislative proposal;
source: PE-450.606
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2010/2079(INI) Simplifying the implementation of the Research Framework Programmes
2010/07/16
ITRE
20 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 5 a (new) – having regard to the Berlin declaration on Open Access to Knowledge in the Sciences and Humanities,
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas the current management of FP7 is characterised by excessive bureaucracy, low risk tolerance, poor efficiency and undue delays that act as a clear disincentive to the participation of the research community, academia, Civil Society organizations, businesses and industry (especially smaller research actors, including SMEs),
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas all stakeholders are calling for further simplification and harmonisation of rules and procedures, with simplification not an objective per se, but rather a means to ensure the attractiveness and accessibility of EU research funding, and to reduce the time that researchers have to invest in the process itself,
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G a (new) Ga. whereas a strong research base is required to foster a more innovative Europe in support of a knowledge-based economy,
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Considers that EU monitoring and financial control should be primarily aimed at safeguarding public funds and combating fraud, whilst distinguishing clearly between fraud and errors; asks the Commission to include the definition of "error" in all binding legal documents;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Requests that beneficiaries who receive grants under FP should be informed about the Commission relevant audit strategies; recommends disseminating these strategies via the National Contact Points and include them in Cordis;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 b (new) 9b. Believes that the advantages of having a Certificate on the Methodology of the Costs approved by the Commission should be far more disseminated;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Agrees and recommends broader acceptance of usual accounting practices for the eligible costs of participants once they have been clearly defined and agreed upon, especially for average personnel cost methodologies, provided that these procedures are in accordance with national rules and certified by, national authorities, leaving enough flexibility to each beneficiary to use either actual personnel costs methodology or average personnel costs methodology;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Moreover, considers that for public bodies, the statements of assurance on the reliability of the organization’s annual accounts and on the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions issued by the national Court of Auditors and/or the national Public Auditors should be accepted by the European institutions when auditing the whole methodology of costs;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. Supports the acceptance of average personnel costs only if based on a sufficient number of categories according to the organisation’s structure and individuals’ payrolls;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. Favours the reintroduction of ex- ante controls for potentially riskier participants or first time participants under FPs;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Has strong reservations about the effects of abolishing the opinions provided by Member State representatives with regard to selection decisions
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Calls for substantive improvement of the clarity and accessibility of guidance documents
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 a (new) 33a. Considers that each of the documents provided by the Commission should clearly establish its legal status, specifying both who is bound by their contents and also how they are bound;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34. Supports a further introduction of e- administration and IT tools and, in particular, the development of a research participant portal; calls on the Commission to establish an integrated and user-friendly online system; supports making all electronic information on programme management available (identification, application, negotiation and report); supports making this online system available on day one of the programme; is of the view that videoconferencing should be promoted to replace face-to-face meetings; recommends that that e- administration services use open protocols and formats when communicating with the citizens so as to ensure accessibility and interoperability;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 a (new) 34a. Welcomes the Open Access Pilot of the Commission, which aims at improving access to results of research both through the Cordis system and through encouraging scientists to register their research in a repository;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 a (new) 34a. Stresses the need for increased transparency concerning the process of topic selection for calls which should ensure relevant stakeholder participation;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 b (new) 34b. Recommends the creation of a more transparent, coherent, and harmonised peer review system based on merit;
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 36. Recommends a reduced set of rules and common principles for funding to govern EU funding for R&D and calls for coherence and harmonisation in the implementation and interpretation of the rules and procedures; stresses the need to apply this common set of rules across the whole FP and associated instruments and within the Commission, regardless of the entity or executive agency in charge of implementation;
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 43. Recommends further internationalisation of FP8 through cooperation with third countries, including developing countries, providing them with simple and specific management rules;
source: PE-445.806
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2010/2095(INI) Industrial Policy for the globalised era
2010/11/16
ITRE
5 amendments...
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Points out that internationalisation is a key factor in the competitiveness of businesses, and therefore calls on the Commission to step up efforts to promote the knowledge gained across the spectrum of business support networks as much as possible so that companies that are in the process of internationalisation can make use of it;
Amendment 299 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 – indent 2 - coordinated initiatives to improve the teaching of
Amendment 316 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 – indent 4 a (new) - encouragement of closer synergies between universities and business culture and businesses of a knowledge-oriented type,
Amendment 459 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 – indent 3 • a particular focus on the key European industries – e.g. the automotive industry, renewable energies,
Amendment 484 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 a (new) 27a. Expresses its conviction that the world economic crisis has clearly demonstrated the need for companies to act with due diligence in full conformity with the principles of CSR regarding both good corporate governance and respect for the environment and social excellence;
source: PE-452.697
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2010/2107(INI) Revision of the Energy Efficiency Action Plan
2010/11/10
ITRE
2 amendments...
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Calls for the EU to adopt a binding target on energy efficiency by at least 20% by 2020, and thereby advance the transition into a sustainable and green economy;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Calls for a revision of the Energy Services Directive (ESD)
source: PE-450.651
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2010/2108(INI) Towards a new Energy Strategy for Europe 2011 - 2020
2010/09/14
ITRE
2 amendments...
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Stresses that only a pan-European energy network, not based on Member State borders, will enable the final completion of the internal energy market; considers it urgently necessary to develop and fully implement the legislative and financial mechanisms provided for under the Treaty and secondary legislation so as to remedy without delay any failure to act regarding gaps or deficiencies in the provision of TransEuropean Energy Network links;
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Stresses the need to seek effective energy taxation which encourages energy efficiency and energy saving, as well as promoting renewable energies, as part of a low-carbon economy; considers that this should involve not only the levying of taxes but also the provision of tax incentives in the form of appropriate deductions or exemptions;
source: PE-448.780
2010/09/15
ITRE
1 amendments...
Amendment 345 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 a (new) 40a. Insists that the regulatory framework, state aid policy included, must contribute to the launch of a range of renewable energy technologies;
source: PE-448.829
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2010/2124(INI) Annual report from the Council to the European Parliament on the main aspects and basic choices of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) in 2009, presented to the European Parliament in application of Part II, Section G, paragraph 43 of the Inter-institutional Agreement of 17 May 2006
2011/07/03
AFET
10 amendments...
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas the EU should further develop its foreign policy objectives and advance its values and interests worldwide with the overall aim of contributing to peace, security, solidarity, the promotion of democracy, the protection of human rights, multilateralism and mutual respect among nations, free and fair trade and the eradication of poverty,
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Emphasises the need to prevent the EU from becoming dependent for its energy supplies on third countries, which would undermine the independence of EU foreign policy; recalls the urgent need to address energy challenges by promoting both renewable and indigenous fossil sources of energy, completing an effective internal energy market and implementing a common European external energy policy, based on the diversification of energy suppliers; calls, in this regard, on the VP/HR to pursue with determination Parliament's recommendations for the development of a coherent and coordinated policy, in particular by promoting EU cohesion in constructive dialogue with energy suppliers, and especially with Russia and transit countries;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Reiterates its position that the EU must strengthen its leadership in the area of global climate governance and further develop a dialogue with other key actors, such as the emerging powers (China, Brazil, India), Russia, the United States and developing countries, given that climate change has become a key element of international relations and there is a need for a comprehensive international agreement to tackle it;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Takes the view that, in order to be consistent with its own values, EU foreign policy must give absolute priority to promoting democracy, given that a democratic society is the basis for upholding human rights; believes that the new institutional structure of the EU, with particular reference to the EEAS and its dedicated department, offers an opportunity to enhance the EU's coherence and effectiveness in this area; reiterates Parliament's strong determination, and recalls its longstanding efforts, to defend human rights and democracy in the world through bilateral relations with third countries and active participation in international forums, as well as support for international and local civil-society organisations;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Emphasises that effective multilateralism should be the overriding strategic concern of the Union and that, in this context, the EU should take a leading role in international cooperation, facilitate international consensus and advance global action; emphasises the urgent need to address global issues of common concern for EU citizens, such as terrorism, organised crime, cybersecurity, energy security, climate change, the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the eradication of poverty, the non-
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Believes that the EU should take advantage of the adoption of NATO's new Strategic Concept in order to strengthen its partnership with NATO, bearing in mind the development of the EU's foreign, security and defence policies; emphasises that the EU shares most of the threats to security identified by the NATO in its new Strategic Concept; points to the need to find pragmatic ways of solving the difficulties – in particular the differences between Cyprus and Turkey – which are hampering the development of closer cooperation between the EU and NATO, given the importance of ensuring that existing forces and capabilities which are shared to a large extent by both organisations are used as efficiently as possible;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Draws attention to the EU membership prospects of all the Western Balkan countries and underlines the importance of a continuous commitment to the process from both the countries of the region and the EU; recalls that the perspective of EU enlargement is an important incentive for the continuation of political and economic reforms in the Western Balkan countries, contributing to the effective stability and development of the region;
Amendment 217 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 a (new) 32a. Considers that since its launch in 2004 the European Neighbourhood Policy, as a single policy framework as well as a performance-driven differentiation and tailor-made assistance, has brought tangible benefits both for ENP partners and the EU; underlines that the Strategic Review of the ENP should lead to enhanced, continuous and substantial political dialogue with partner countries to support prosperity, stability and security in the Mediterranean;
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 a (new) 34a. Calls for an accelerated political transition in Egypt involving all democratic political and social forces and the civil society with the aim of paving the way for the revision of the constitution and the electoral law, free and fair elections, and stabilising genuine democracy in the country;
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 b (new) 34b. Strongly supports the legitimate democratic aspirations expressed by people in several countries in the EU's southern neighbourhood; calls on the EU to be attentive to potential further popular demonstrations in the Mediterranean countries and to offer unequivocal and prompt support to new democratic claims; underlines that the Strategic Review of the ENP must fully take into consideration and reflect the new developments in the region and set up a political dialogue with EU's southern neighbours; emphasises again that the strengthening of democracy, the rule of law, good governance, the fight against corruptions and the respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms are essential elements of this dialogue;
source: PE-452.878
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2010/2206(INI) Europe, the world's No 1 tourist destination – a new political framework for tourism in Europe
2011/04/02
ITRE
5 amendments...
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Notes that the competitiveness of the European tourism industry will only be guaranteed by using the best technologies available, therefore skills, experiences and best practices in the tourism sector should be shared; recalls that a quality tourism market specialising in new demand sectors needs a highly skilled labour force trained in attending to new requirements; underlines the importance of mutual recognition of diplomas and qualifications in the touris
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Believes that better coordination of R&D in the field of tourism will result in benefits for the sustainability of the tourism sector; urges, therefore, the Commission to create a Virtual Tourism Monitoring Centre that does not just link up research institutions, but also enterprises and public authorities, with the aim of driving forward market research through use of competitive intelligence systems, providing enterprises and public bodies with forward-looking information on the development of supply and demand, and creating the conditions for improved strategic positioning of enterprises and the public sector;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. The tourism sector is extremely dependent on the climate, which determines the length and quality of tourism seasons, while simultaneously contributing to climate change through greenhouse gas emissions produced in the main by transport and tourist accommodation; points out that the sector can play an important role in achieving the Union’s objectives through an energy policy focused on buildings; calls on the Member States and the Commission to encourage the tourist sector to adopt strategies on energy efficiency and the introduction of renewables;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. Notes that innovation in the tourism sector often occurs through cooperation, partnerships and the creation of networks in fields such as technology, marketing, distribution and employee mobility; calls for the Commission to promote decisively the tourism sector’s involvement in the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme;
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Recalls that this sector generates more than 5 % of the EU’s GDP, for which reason greater analysis of the impact Community legislation has on the tourism industries is seen as essential;
source: PE-456.996
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2010/2211(INI) Investing in the future: a new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for a competitive, sustainable and inclusive Europe
2011/01/19
ITRE
7 amendments...
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the flagship initiatives highlighted in the EU 2020 Strategy; calls for a broad political concept for a competitive, social and sustainable future for the EU and stresses the need to achieve the EU’s social, economic and territorial cohesion; underlines that the EU flagship initiatives described in the EU 2020 Strategy, most of them under the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy remit, require solid, credible and sustainable EU financial support if the EU's key 2020 objectives are to be met; asks, therefore, for the inclusion of reference amounts for the flagship initiatives in the post-2013 MFF;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Believes that adequate financing needs to be secured in order to honour EU's international agreements;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Welcomes the fact that the EU 2020 Strategy highlights the importance of industrial policy for sustainable growth social end economic welfare as well as for and employment in Europe; calls for a comprehensive vision for European industry in the year 2020, with a view to ensuring that a diversified and competitive industrial base is maintained and further developed and that jobs are created as a result; strongly supports the continuation of guarantee instruments in the framework of the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) and calls for an extension and considerable expansion of the resources allocated to the CIP; asks the Commission for the next generation of programmes to put a stronger emphasis on mezzanine financial instruments and to support them with risk-
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7.
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8. Believes that thriving research, innovation and development contribute to addressing the major challenges of our times; recalls the EU´s objective of strengthening its scientific and technological bases by achieving a European Research Area; recognises the key role of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) as a key driver of EU sustainable growth and competitiveness through the stimulation of world-leading innovation
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 9. Stresses the need to
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 12 12. Underlines the strategic importance of the European Global Satellite Navigation Systems (Galileo and EGNOS) as well as the European Earth monitoring programme GMES and is convinced, that their implementation will require intensive monitoring and evaluation;
source: PE-456.785
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2010/2245(INI) Innovation Union: transforming Europe for a post-crisis world
2011/08/03
ITRE
4 amendments...
Amendment 106 #
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; urges further development of the ‘scoreboard’ by means of international cooperation, with the addition of indicators which, along the lines of the indicator for employment in medium- and high-technology sectors and services, measure EU innovation capacity in absolute terms, in order to show innovation’s ability to generate growth and jobs and raise GDP levels;
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15. Calls for the future framework programme to foster optimum use of research findings by linking them to the innovation process through the extension of the scope of project funding to include the demonstration and prototype stages;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19a. Stresses that the development potential of risk capital in the EU is far from having been realised because it is split over 27 different markets subject to different rules and tax arrangements; welcomes the Commission’s determination to promote action to enable risk capital funds established in any of the Member States to operate and invest freely across the EU; takes the view that efforts to meet this objective could be supported by an arrangement under which one Member State's public risk capital funds would invest in another Member State, in cooperation with private funds and with top-up funding from the EU;
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Invites the Member States to make the best possible use of the Structural Funds for R&D&I in the current financing period, targeting the grand societal challenges and with the final objective of achieving cohesion in science and innovation; calls on the Commission and the Member State to avoid costly duplication by promoting smart specialisation strategies; considers that a premium or incentive should be devoted to the regions that manage to accomplish their role and advancement in this architecture of European specialisation;
source: PE-460.664
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2010/2299(INI) Development of the common security and defence policy following the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty
2011/03/22
AFET
8 amendments...
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 – point b (b) when conducting foreign and security policy, not least under the CSDP, the EU must ensure consistency between the different areas of its external action and between these and other policies; regrets that as a consequence of the important progress on defence cooperation, the CSDP has acquired certain autonomy and seems unrelated to Union's common policies; calls for a CSPD as real instrument at the service of the UE external action and international role;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Regrets the sharp contrast between the EUR 200 billion per year spent by the Member States on defence, the lack of means at the EU's disposal, and the painfully protracted force generation conferences for EU military operations at a time when there are redundant capabilities and personnel; ; points out that there is an increasingly mismatch between increasing demand from abroad and the resources that member states make available to the Union;
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Takes note of the Franco-British initiative of 2 November 2010 on security and defence cooperation and hopes that it can act as a springboard for further progress at European level in line with the institutional framework and the requirements of rationalisation and technological, industrial, and operational integration from which it stemmed; considers that, although the motivation of the Franco-British defence cooperation is not to produce a greater European defence capability, it should provide a roadmap to more effective European defence cooperation based on capability planning and mutual dependency;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 39. Calls for a constructive dialogue between the Commission, Parliament, the EDA, and the participating Member States on the preparations for the eighth framework programme with a view to investment in technology areas of common interest at EU level, bearing in mind not least that the amount spent in Europe on investment in defence-related R & D is currently equivalent to about 10% of the US figure; and has not developed a common strategic vision which would enable to make capabilities interoperable and interchangeable and avoid costly adaptations;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 40. Maintains that one of the prerequisites for a self-contained CSDP is the establishment of a competitive European defence and security market, with an enhanced European defence technological and industrial base (EDTIB) (including identification of key industrial capabilities, security of supply between countries, increased competition in the defence equipment market, a deepening and diversifying supplier base, and increased armaments cooperation); reiterates that cooperation in defence R&T and R&D among member states is restricted and continues to be considerable fragmentation in the filed of high-tech programmes, which undermines EU's operational autonomy;
Amendment 224 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 54 54. Recognises that since 2003 the EU has undertaken numerous missions (24) in three continents involving different types of intervention, the bulk being accounted for by civilian missions specialising in policing, security sector reform (SSR), and consolidation of the rule of law; considers that the EU has proved the credibility of its military capability bringing stability to different parts of the world; believes that the development of the CSDP's crisis management capability is crucial to the objective of strengthening the EU as a global actor;
Amendment 270 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 74 74. Recognises that NATO still constitutes the bedrock of collective defence for those Member States which belong to it; reminds that the EU is not a military alliance but the added value of the broader ESDP approach to security has been demonstrated; welcomes France's return to the integrated command structure of the Atlantic Alliance and considers that this should help to dispel any resistance to the development of a common defence policy at EU level;
Amendment 275 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 75 75. Welcomes the agreement in NATO's new strategic concept on further strengthening the EU-NATO strategic partnership; reaffirms that most of the threats identified in the new strategic concept are also shared by the EU and the importance of enhancing EU-NATO cooperation in crisis management in the spirit of mutual reinforcement and with respect for their decision-making autonomy; draws attention to the necessity of avoiding unnecessary overlapping of effort and resources and invites the EU and NATO to deepen their cooperation, through their respective means, in the context of a comprehensive approach to crises in which both are engaged in the field;
source: PE-460.912
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2011/0092(CNS) Taxation of energy products and electricity: restructuring the Community framework
2011/11/18
ITRE
2 amendments...
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 13 (13)
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a directive Article 1 – point 6 – introductory part Directive 2003/96/EC Article 7 – paragraph 1 (6) In Article 7, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
source: PE-475.896
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2011/0172(COD) Energy efficiency
2011/11/16
ITRE
5 amendments...
Amendment 245 #
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
Amendment 423 #
Proposal for a directive Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27 a (new) 27 a. 'Energy poverty' means having to spend a disproportionate amount of income on energy. Specifically this is defined as households having to spend in percentage terms of their household income, more than twice the median value of the percentage spend by households on energy used within the home; the spend is calculated to attain the same indoor temperatures as the majority of the national households
Amendment 510 #
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 useful floor area over 250 m2 owned by the public bodies of the Member State concerned that, on 1 January of each year, does not meet the national minimum energy performance requirements set in application of Article 4 of Directive 2010/31/EU.
Amendment 531 #
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 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 553 #
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-475.874
2011/11/17
ITRE
8 amendments...
Amendment 668 #
Proposal for a directive Article 6 – paragraph 1 1. Each Member State shall set up an energy efficiency obligation scheme
Amendment 741 #
Proposal for a directive Article 6 – paragraph 5 – point a (a)
Amendment 809 #
Proposal for a directive Article 6 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 2 Member States opting for this option shall notify to the Commission, by 1 January 2013 at the latest, the alternative measures that they plan to adopt, including the rules on penalties referred to in Article 9, and
Amendment 817 #
Proposal for a directive Article 6 – paragraph 10 Amendment 852 #
Proposal for a directive Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 Member States shall develop programmes to encourage households and small and medium-sized enterprises to undergo energy audits and to subsequently implement the results of such audits.
Amendment 873 #
Proposal for a directive Article 7 – paragraph 2 2. Member States shall ensure that enterprises not included in the second subparagraph of paragraph 1 are subject to an energy audit carried out in an independent and cost-effective manner by qualified or accredited experts at the latest by 30 June 2014 and every
Amendment 1044 #
Proposal for a directive Article 10 – paragraph 1 1. By 31
Amendment 1072 #
Proposal for a directive Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new) For the purpose of the assessment referred to in subparagraph 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.
source: PE-475.932
2011/11/18
ITRE
10 amendments...
Amendment 1182 #
Proposal for a directive Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new) (c a) the installation is likely to operate as back-up of intermittent electricity generation produced with energy from renewable sources;
Amendment 1244 #
Proposal for a directive Article 10 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new) (b a) the installation operates as back-up of intermittent electricity generation produced with energy from renewable sources;
Amendment 1309 #
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 paragraph
Amendment 1365 #
Proposal for a directive Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part Without prejudice to Article 16(2) of Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources which gives first priority in access and dispatch to the grid to electricity produced from renewable energy sources, Member States shall ensure that, subject to requirements relating to the maintenance of the reliability and safety of the grid, based on transparent and non-discriminatory criteria defined by the competent national authorities, transmission system operators and distribution system operators in their territory:
Amendment 1375 #
Proposal for a directive Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point b b) provide
Amendment 1380 #
Proposal for a directive Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point c Amendment 1417 #
Proposal for a directive Article 13 a (new) Information, awareness-raising and training 1. Member States shall ensure that information on available energy efficiency mechanisms and financial and legal frameworks is transparent and widely and actively disseminated to all relevant market actors, including consumers, builders, architects, engineers, environmental auditors and installers of building elements as defined in Directive 2010/31/EU. They shall ensure that banks and other financial institutions are informed of the possibilities of participating in the financing of energy efficiency improvement measures. 2. Member States shall establish appropriate conditions and incentives for market operators to provide adequate and targeted information and advice to energy consumers on energy efficiency. 3. Member States, with the participation of stakeholders, including local and regional authorities, shall develop suitable information, awareness-raising and training programmes to inform citizens of the benefits and practicalities of taking energy efficiency improvement measures. 4. The Commission shall ensure that information on best energy-saving practices in Member States is exchanged and widely disseminated.
Amendment 1427 #
Proposal for a directive Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b b) providing model contracts for energy performance contracting in the public sector based on Life-Cycle costs and benefits, while encouraging long-term contracts that provide greater savings; these shall at least include the items listed in Annex XIII;
Amendment 1433 #
Proposal for a directive Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point e e)
Amendment 1460 #
Proposal for a directive Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new) b a) legal and regulatory provisions that impede or restrict the possibility to constitute groups of independent SMEs to be able to provide more complex contract structures such as energy performance contracting.
source: PE-475.982
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2011/0187(COD) Roaming on public mobile communications networks within the Union. Recast
2011/12/21
ITRE
8 amendments...
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point m (m) ‘alternative roaming provider’ means a home provider, different from the operator providing domestic mobile communication services, that provides a roaming customer with roaming services
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point o Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. Home providers shall enable their subscribers to access voice, SMS and data roaming services of any
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 For the purpose of separate sale of roaming services, operators shall make sure that facilities are in place by 1 July 2014 at the latest, to ensure that the customer can use domestic mobile services and separate roaming services offered by an alternative roaming operator while keeping their mobile number. In order to enable the separate sale of roaming services, operators may in particular allow the use of
Amendment 315 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 1. To alert a roaming customer to the fact that he will be subject to roaming charges when making or receiving a call or when sending an SMS message, each home provider shall, except when the customer has notified his home provider that he does not require this service, provide the customer, automatically by means of a Message Service, without undue delay and free of charge, when he enters a Member State or a third country other than that of his home network, with basic personalised pricing information on the roaming charges (including VAT) that apply to the making and receiving of calls and to the sending of SMS messages by that customer in the visited Member State or third country.
Amendment 320 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. In addition to paragraph 1, customers shall have the right to request and receive, free of charge, and irrespective of their location
Amendment 332 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 2. An automatic message from the home provider shall inform the roaming customer that he is roaming and provide basic personalised tariff information on the charges applicable to the provision of regulated data roaming services to that roaming customer in the Member State or third country concerned, except where the customer has notified his home provider that he does not require this information.
Amendment 336 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 Such basic personalised tariff information shall be delivered to the roaming customer's mobile telephone or other device, for example by an SMS message, an e-mail or a pop-up window on the computer, every time the roaming customer enters a Member State or third country other than that of his home network and initiates for the first time a regulated data roaming service in that particular Member State or third country. It shall be provided free of charge at the moment the roaming customer initiates a regulated data roaming service, by an appropriate means adapted to facilitate its receipt and easy comprehension.
source: PE-478.630
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2011/0273(COD) European Regional Development Fund (ERDF): support to the European territorial cooperation goal
2012/04/06
REGI
1 amendments...
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 For cross-border cooperation, the regions to be supported shall be the NUTS level 3 regions of the Union along all internal and external land borders other than those covered by programmes under the external financial instruments of the Union, and all NUTS level 3 regions of the Union along maritime borders separated by a maximum of 150 km, without prejudice to potential adjustments needed to ensure the coherence and continuity of cooperation programme areas established for the 2007- 2013 programming period. The maximum distance of 150 kilometres will not apply to the island regions inside the limits of its sea basin area for the purpose of promoting cooperation actions based on a common strategy within the functional area.
source: PE-490.976
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2011/0275(COD) European Regional Development Fund (ERDF): support to the Investment for growth and jobs goal
2012/07/05
ITRE
6 amendments...
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 The ERDF shall contribute to the financing of support which aims to reinforce economic, social and territorial cohesion by redressing the main regional imbalances through support for the development and structural adjustment of regional economies, including the conversion of declining industrial regions and regions lagging behind; takes the view that Structural Funds should be deployed to their full extent to support capacity building in the regions through dedicated activities aimed at founding centres of excellences, modernising universities, purchase of scientific equipment, local technology transfer, support to start-ups and spin-offs, and local interaction between industry and academia; believes that this will allow a stairway of excellence to be developed, leading these regions to fully participate in the Horizon 2020, based on quality and excellence.
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new) Building greater synergy, complementarity and interoperability between the instruments of Horizon 2020, in which excellence and the stairway to excellence is the main driver, and the structural funds, whose main driver is capacity building and smart specialisation, providing that bridges are built in both directions linking the two programmes;
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 b (new) The structural funds could be used to finance equipment, human resource development, the creation of clusters in the priority areas of Horizon 2020 and as a source of small grants given for the preparation of proposals to be submitted to Horizon 2020;
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 c (new) National and regional funds might be used to contribute to the funding of ERC, Marie Curie or collaborative projects that meet the criteria of excellence but cannot be funded due to lack of European funds. Horizon 2020 could confer a "seal of excellence" status on positively evaluated projects that have not otherwise been able to achieve funding because of budgetary limitations;
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 d (new) The structural funds could be used to finance or co-finance the follow up to Horizon 2020 research projects (e.g. pilot scale and demonstration projects);
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 e (new) Structural funds could be used to valorise research results in such a way as to encourage easy access to knowledge or to facilitate the deployment of the resulting knowledge in terms of its direct economic or societal use;
source: PE-488.025
2012/07/06
REGI
4 amendments...
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 The ERDF shall contribute to the financing of support which aims to reinforce economic, social and territorial cohesion by redressing the main regional imbalances through support for the development and structural adjustment of regional economies, including the conversion of declining industrial regions and regions lagging behind, as well as island, cross- border and mountain regions, sparsely populated regions and remote border towns.
Amendment 552 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – introductory part (7) promoting sustainable and safe transport and removing bottlenecks in key network infrastructure, in particular in peripheral and island regions:
Amendment 596 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d b (new) (d b) developing sustainable maritime and air transport systems for passengers and cargo, to make peripheral and island regions more accessible;
Amendment 749 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 Operational programmes co-financed by the ERDF covering areas with severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps referred to in Article 111(4) of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR] shall pay particular attention to addressing the specific difficulties of those areas. The specific additional allocation for areas beset by permanent and severe geographic handicaps shall be used to enable these territories to alleviate such constraints, to improve their attractiveness for people and for industries, and to exploit their assets. It will support actions in the following fields: a) All thematic objectives set out in Article 9 of Regulation (EU) n° (...)/2012 (CPR) b) start-up aid for transport services; c) cooperation actions not covered by Regulation (EU) n° (...)/2012 on specific provisions for support from the ERDF towards the European territorial Cooperation.
source: PE-491.053
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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
2012/04/06
REGI
2 amendments...
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) Article 174 of the Treaty provides that, in order to strengthen its economic, social and territorial cohesion, the Union shall aim at reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions or islands, particularly rural areas, areas affected by industrial transition, and regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps, such as the northernmost regions with low population density as well as island, border and mountain regions. Also, for the purpose of maximising the effectiveness of the funds, where applicable, disadvantaged urban areas and remote border cities should be taken into account. Article 175 of the Treaty requires that the Union would support the achievement of these objectives by action it takes through the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section, the European Social Fund, the European Regional Development Fund, the European Investment Bank and other instruments.
Amendment 354 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 93 (93) Since the objective of this Regulation, namely to reduce disparities between levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions or islands, particular rural areas, areas affected by industrial transition, and regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps, such as the northernmost regions with low population density as well as island, border and mountain regions, and the outermost regions, disadvantaged urban areas and remote border cities, cannot be sufficiently achieved by Member States but can be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective,
source: PE-489.656
2012/05/06
REGI
3 amendments...
Amendment 1226 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e (e)
Amendment 1230 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new) (e a) XXX€ as additional funding for the outermost regions identified in Article 349 of the Treaty and for which the level of support should correspond to the realities of OMR-related handicaps.
Amendment 1232 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e b (new) (e b) XXX€ as additional funding, to be allocated to areas beset by permanent and severe geographic handicaps in the framework of Operational Programmes undertaken under article 10 of the ERDF Regulation; such areas being those defined by Article 111(4) excluding those already mentioned above under e) and f).
source: PE-491.056
2012/06/06
REGI
1 amendments...
Amendment 1640 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 111 – paragraph 1 a (new) In such areas, the ceiling of co-financing rates set in Article 110.3 may be increased by 10% up to a maximum ceiling of 80%.
source: PE-491.057
2012/08/05
ITRE
1 amendments...
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Commission should adopt by delegated act a Common Strategic Framework which translates the objectives of the Union into key actions for the CSF Funds, in order to provide clearer strategic direction to the programming process at the level of Member States and regions. The Common Strategic Framework should facilitate sectoral and territorial coordination of Union intervention under the CSF Funds and with other relevant Union policies and instruments
source: PE-488.023
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2011/0294(COD) Trans-European transport network: guidelines
2012/11/10
TRAN
1 amendments...
Amendment 877 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – Volume 16/33 add the following sea ports to the comprehensive network: – Marín y Ría de Pontevedra – Vilagarcía de Arousa – Gandía – Alcudía – Guía de Isora – Salinetas – Arinaga
source: PE-496.673
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2011/0299(COD) Trans-European telecommunications networks: guidelines
2012/07/16
ITRE
18 amendments...
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) Telecommunications networks and services are increasingly becoming internet-based infrastructures, with broadband networks and digital services closely interrelated. The internet is becoming the dominant platform for communication, services, and doing business. Therefore, the trans-European availability of fast Internet access and digital services in the public interest is essential for economic growth, competitiveness, social inclusion and the Single Market.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) On 17 June 2010, the European Council endorsed the Digital Agenda for Europe and called upon all institutions to engage in its full implementation. The Digital Agenda aims to chart a course to maximise the social and economic potential of information and communication technologies, in particular through the deployment of high-speed broadband networks by seeking to ensure that by 2020 all Europeans have access to internet speeds of above 30 Mbps and 50% or more of European households subscribe to internet connections above 100 Mbps. The Digital Agenda aims to establish a stable legal framework to stimulate investments in an open and competitive high speed internet infrastructure and in related services; a true single market for online content and services; active support for the digitisation of Europe's rich cultural heritage, and the promotion of internet access and take-up by all, especially through support of digital literacy and accessibility. In addition, Member States should implement operational national plans for high speed internet, targeting public funding on areas not fully served by private investments in internet infrastructures and promote deployment and usage of modern accessible online services to enable all European citizens and industries to fully benefit from broadband networks.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions -European Broadband: investing in digitally driven growth concludes that the critical role of the internet means that the benefits for society as a whole appear to be much greater than the private incentives to invest in faster networks. Public support for investing in faster networks may be necessary but should be targeted towards areas where there is a lack of incentive to invest. Public support for this area is therefore necessary, but should not unduly distort competition, crowd out private investments or create disincentives to invest.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Substantial economic and social benefits, which cannot be captured nor monetised by investors, are associated with higher broadband speeds. Fast and ultra- fast broadband is the key enabling infrastructure for the development and deployment of digital services, which rely on the availability, speed, reliability and resilience of the physical networks. The deployment and take-up of faster networks opens the way for innovative services exploiting higher speeds. Action at Union level is necessary to maximise the synergies and interactions between those two components of digital telecommunications networks and to complement the action of other Union programmes and initiatives such as Structural and Cohesion funds, whilst avoiding duplication or oversight and an increase in red tape and administrative burden.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) The development, deployment and long-term provision of interoperable cross- border eGovernment services enhance the functioning of the Single Market. Governments are recognised for providing public online services which contribute to increasing efficiency and effectiveness of the public and private sector. Public support for the further development of those services will not only enhance the Single Market but also stimulate e-skills and demand for NGA networks, therefore making a stronger case for both public and private investments in infrastructure projects in certain areas.
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 a (new) (19 a) Security requirements should be established in order to ensure optimum levels of privacy and protection of personal data and to prevent any kind of unauthorised tracking of personal information and profiting.
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to take into account the developments in the areas of information and communication technologies, 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 amending the Annex to this Regulation. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The objective of this delegation is to address new technological and market developments, emerging political priorities or opportunities for exploiting synergies between different infrastructures, including those in the fields of Transport and Energy. The scope of delegation is limited to modifying the description of projects of common interest, adding a project of common interest or removing an obsolete project of common interest according to pre-established, clear and transparent criteria and therefore assuring the legal and investment certainty.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 (2) contribute to improvements in daily life for citizens, businesses and governments through the promotion of the interconnection and interoperability of national telecommunication networks as well as open and non-discriminatory access to such networks.
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 (3) stimulate Europe-wide deployment of fast and ultra-fast broadband networks in accordance with the principle of technology neutrality which, in turn, shall facilitate the development and deployment of trans-
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 (4)
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) actions allowing to achieve synergies and interoperability between different projects of common interest in the field of Telecommunications, complementarity between projects of common interest concerning different types of infrastructures, including Transport and Energy, between project of common interest in the field of Telecommunications and projects supported by the Structural and Cohesion funds and other initiatives, avoiding duplication or oversight, as well as relevant research infrastructures.
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 3 3. Member States and/or other entities, including local and regional authorities, in charge of the implementation of projects of common interest or contributing to their implementation shall take the necessary legal, administrative, technical and financial measures in compliance with the corresponding specifications of this Regulation. The implementation shall be based on a comprehensive project assessment covering, inter alia, market conditions including information on existing infrastructure, regulatory obligations on project promoter, commercial and marketing strategies.
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 7 – point a (a) new technological and market developments and innovations; or
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – paragraph 2 The deployment and enhancement of trans- European telecommunication networks (broadband networks and digital service infrastructures) shall contribute to fostering economic growth, creating jobs, promoting new investment and achieving a vibrant digital single market. In particular, their deployment will grant faster access to the internet, bring about information technology-enabled improvements in daily life for citizens, including children and young persons, businesses and governments, increase interoperability and facilitate the alignment or convergence to commonly agreed standards.
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – section 2 – paragraph 2 Investment in broadband infrastructure has been undertaken predominantly by private investors and it is expected that this will remain the case. However, the achievement of the Digital Agenda targets will require investment in areas for which there is not a clear business case or where a business case may need to be enhanced within the time frame of the targets or where a market failure exists. The following types of areas can be characterized on the basis of the likely investment:
Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – section 2 – paragraph 6 In less developed regions, the support to the deployment of broadband networks should be provided primarily through the instruments of Structural and Cohesion funds. Grants and / or financial instruments from the Connecting Europe Facility may complement such support where necessary to achieve the objectives of this Regulation. The achievement of synergies between the CEF actions in those regions and the support from the Structural and Cohesion Funds may be reinforced by using an appropriate coordination mechanism and preventing any duplication or oversight.
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – section 2 – paragraph 9 – point a (a) Support investments in broadband networks capable of achieving the Digital Agenda 2020 target of universal coverage at 30Mbps and above; or
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – section 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part The implementation of digital service infrastructures shall contribute to the realisation of digital single market by removing existing bottlenecks in terms of service deployment. This will be achieved through the creation and/or enhancement of interoperable and internationally compatible digital service infrastructure platforms, accompanied by essential basic digital service infrastructures. It shall rely on a two-layer approach:
source: PE-494.476
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2011/0300(COD) Trans-European energy infrastructure: guidelines
2012/08/05
ITRE
26 amendments...
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Communication from the Commission ‘The EU Energy Policy: Engaging with Partners beyond Our Borders’ underlined the need for the Union to include the promotion of energy infrastructure development in its external relations with a view to supporting the socio-economic development beyond the Union borders. The Union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the Union’s energy networks with third country networks, in particular in neighbouring countries and in countries, with which the Union has established specific energy cooperation such as the Africa-Spain-France axis as identified in the European Energy Programme for Recovery.
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) The establishment of a single competent authority at national level integrating
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 a (new) (21a) In addition, Member States are encouraged to apply the provisions of the permit granting process for projects of common interest also to projects of national interest.
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b a (new) (ba) Operators or investors other than transmission system operators and distribution system operators will develop projects of common interest under the provisions of this Regulation provided they fulfil with the unbundling requirements set out in Article 9 of Directive 2009/72/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning common rules for the internal market in electricity and repealing Directive 2003/54/EC
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall establish a Union-wide list of projects of common interest. The list shall be reviewed and updated as necessary every two years
Amendment 283 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (ca) the project involves one Member State and one third country having a significant cross-border impact as set out in point 1 of Annex IV;
Amendment 434 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 1. For the purpose of accelerating permit granting procedures and enhancing public participation, the provisions of this Chapter shall be applicable to all projects of common interest and to all projects deemed necessary for the technical viability of projects of common interest.
Amendment 435 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 1. Projects of common interest shall be allocated the status of the highest national significance possible and be treated as such in permit granting procedures
Amendment 449 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. The competent authority shall issue, without prejudice to relevant requirements under Union and international legislation, the comprehensive decision within the time limit referred to in Article 11(1) according to
Amendment 452 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b Amendment 523 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 8 8. By 31 December 2016, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall
Amendment 533 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 Amendment 633 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 1 – point 2 – paragraph 1 (2) North-South electricity interconnections in Central Western and South Western Europe (‘NSI West Electricity’): interconnections between Member States of the region and with Mediterranean third countries, notably to integrate electricity from renewable energy sources.
Amendment 637 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 1 – point 2 – paragraph 2 Member States concerned: Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland,
Amendment 640 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 1 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – point a (new) (a) South-West Sub-corridor (Portugal, Spain and France): increase in interconnection capacity to foster market integration and make full use of renewable energy sources including those being potentially imported from Africa, and
Amendment 641 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 1 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – point b (new) (b) Central-West Sub-corridor (Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Ireland, Great Britain)
Amendment 653 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 2 – point 5 – paragraph 2 Member States concerned: Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland,
Amendment 654 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 2 – point 5 – paragraph 2 – point a (new) (a) South corridor (Portugal, Spain and France): increase in interconnection capacity, make full use of possible alternative external supplies, including from Africa, and optimise the existing infrastructure, notably existing liquefied natural gas(LNG) plants and storage facilities;
Amendment 655 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 2 – point 5 – paragraph 2 – point 6 (new) (b) North-West corridor (Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Ireland, Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Luxembourg and Norway(observer));
Amendment 716 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex III – part 1 – point 1 a (new) (1a) Sub-regional groups in accordance with the sub-categories of corridors defined under point 5 of Annex I shall be established. Each sub-regional group shall be subject to the already existing Regional Initiatives in electricity and gas.
Amendment 718 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex III – part 1 – point 2 (2) Each Group shall organise its workload in line with regional cooperation efforts pursuant Article 6 of Directive 2009/72/EC, Article 7 of Directive 2009/73/EC, Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 714/2009, and Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 and other existing regional cooperation structures such as the current electricity and gas Regional Initiatives.
Amendment 759 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – point 1 – point d (d) for gas storage or liquefied/compressed natural gas, the project aims at
Amendment 780 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – point 3 – point b (b) Competition shall be measured on the basis of diversification at Union level, including the facilitation of access to indigenous sources of supply, taking successively into account diversification of sources, counterparts and routes and the impact of new capacity on the HHI index calculated at capacity level for the area of analysis as defined in point 10 of Annex V.
Amendment 814 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex V – point 7 – introductory part (7) For gas, the cost-benefit analysis shall at least take into account
Amendment 816 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex V – point 7 – point c (c) Probability and quantity of energy not being supplied and increase in security and quality of supply at Union level;
Amendment 818 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex V – point 7 – point e a (new) (ea) Contribution to a more balanced supply of the different entry points into the European gas network maximising the already existing import facilities.
source: PE-487.726
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2011/0309(COD) Safety of offshore oil and gas prospection, exploration and production activities
2012/06/09
ITRE
3 amendments...
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 6 6. This Regulation shall apply without prejudice to Directives 85/337/EC, 2008/1/EC, 2003/4/EC and Directive 200
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Authorisations for prospection shall only be granted following an environmental assessment in accordance with Directive 2001/42/EC, and on the basis of the findings of previous seismic, geophysical and geochemical tests.
Amendment 228 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 4 4. Licensing authorities pursuant to Directive 94/22/EC shall, when assessing the technical and financial capacity of the entities that apply for authorisation for offshore oil and gas activities, take into account the risks, hazards and any other relevant information related to the location concerned and the particular stage of exploration and production operations. Specifically, account shall be taken of any risks and possible effects on vulnerable resources in the Natura 2000 network and of fishing and tourism activities and the abstraction of seawater for desalination and public supply.
source: PE-494.690
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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
12 amendments...
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) An integrated approach should be ensured by bringing together activities covered by the Seventh Framework Programme for research, the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (the EIT) to make participation easier, create a more coherent set of instruments and increase the scientific and economic impact while avoiding duplication and fragmentation. Common rules should apply in order to ensure a coherent framework which should facilitate the participation in programmes receiving Union financial contribution from the budget of Horizon 2020, including the participation in programmes managed by the EIT, joint undertakings or any other structures under Article 187 TFEU or participation in programmes undertaken by Member States pursuant to Article 185 TFEU. However, flexibility to adopt specific rules should be ensured when justified by the specific needs of the respective actions and with Commission consent, duly involving the EU legislative authority and the Member States.
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) In line with the objectives of international cooperation as set out in Articles 180 and 186 TFEU, the participation of legal entities established in third countries and of international organisations should be promoted. The implementation of these rules should be in conformity with the measures adopted in accordance with Articles 75 and 215 TFEU and be in compliance with international law. Moreover, the implementation of these rules should duly take into account conditions for the participation of Union entities in third countries' programmes, based on the principle of reciprocity.
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 a (new) (9a) Given the different nature and specific needs of the different participants among the research community, the rules for participation should establish simplified funding rates while maintaining the current differentiation between universities/research centres, industry, non-profit organisations and SMEs, as clearly stated in paragraph 17 of the European Parliament resolution of 11 November 2010 on simplifying the implementation of the Research Framework Programmes1. In case actual indirect costs are used, they should be based on national legislations and participant's usual cost accounting practices. __________________ 1 OJ C 74 E, 13.3.2012, p. 34
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) It is appropriate to establish the terms and conditions for providing Union funding for participants in actions under Horizon 2020. In order to reduce the complexity of the existing funding rules
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 This Regulation also lays down the rules governing the exploitation and dissemination of results.
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 (4) 'background’ means tangible resource such as prototypes, as well as any data, know-
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15 (15) 'results‘ means any data, knowledge and information whatever their form or nature, whether or not they can be protected, which are generated in the action
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 In actions under the
Amendment 274 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. The number of actions funded under a call for proposals should be determined by the criterion of excellence.
Amendment 320 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. The Commission shall draw up a guide to the selection process, explaining the application of the award criteria and defining the implications of specific weightings and thresholds for the selection process. This guide shall be published in parallel with the first work programme. The content of the guide shall be binding for the Commission services.
Amendment 350 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 2. The grant agreement shall establish the rights and obligations of the participants, of the Commission or the relevant funding bodies. It shall also establish the rights and obligations of legal entities which become participants during the implementation of the action. It shall comply with this Regulation and the provisions of Regulation (EU) No XX/XX [the Financial Regulation] and Regulation (EU) No XX/XX [the Delegated Regulation].
Amendment 363 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 6 6.
source: PE-492.762
2012/03/07
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9 amendments...
Amendment 414 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 – paragraph 3 a (new) Type of activity Method of cost calculation University/ Industry RTOs/ Other direct costs + 100% + 20% 70% + 20% Research & flat rate Development full costs 70% direct costs + 100% + 20% 30% + 20% Close-to-market flat rate full costs 70%
Amendment 496 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, indirect costs may be declared as costs actually incurred in relationship with the eligible direct costs attributed to the project by non profit legal entities with analytical accounting and detailed costs allocation systems. In this case the reimbursement rates for full costs calculation stipulated in Article 22 (3) shall apply.
Amendment 552 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 29 – paragraph 1 1. Participants that calculate and claim direct personnel costs on the basis of scale of unit costs
Amendment 588 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 37 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 2. Independent experts shall be chosen on the basis of skills, experience and knowledge appropriate to carry out the tasks assigned to them. When appointing independent experts, the Commission shall seek to achieve a balanced composition within the expert groups in terms of various skills, experience, knowledge and gender, depending on the field of the action. In cases where independent experts have to deal with classified information, the appropriate security clearance shall be required before appointment.
Amendment 599 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 37 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 The Commission or the relevant funding body may, if deemed appropriate and in duly justified cases, select any individual with the appropriate skills from outside the database. The Commission shall duly inform the programme committee of these cases.
Amendment 619 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 38 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 2. Where participants in an action have jointly generated results and where their respective share of the work cannot be ascertained, or where it is not possible to separate such joint result for the purpose of obtaining and/or maintaining the relevant patent protection or any other intellectual property right, they shall have joint ownership of those results. The joint owners shall establish an agreement regarding the allocation and terms of exercise of that joint ownership in accordance with their obligations under the grant agreement.
Amendment 626 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 38 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part Unless otherwise agreed in the joint ownership agreement, each joint owner shall be entitled to use the jointly owned results as it sees fit for internal research non-commercial purposes on a non- exclusive and royalty-free basis, and to commercially exploit and to grant non- exclusive licences to third parties to exploit the jointly owned results, without any right to sub-licence, subject to the following conditions:
Amendment 659 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 40 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 With regard to dissemination through research publications, open access shall apply as a default policy with the aim of free of charge, on-line public access to Union funded research publications no later than six months after they have been published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal under the terms and conditions laid down in the grant agreement. With regard to dissemination of other results, including research data, the grant agreement may lay down the terms and conditions under which open digital access to such results shall be provided, in particular in ERC frontier research or in other appropriate areas.
Amendment 679 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 41 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 Without prejudice to confidentiality obligations arising from laws or regulations in the case of mergers and acquisitions, where other participants still enjoy access rights or may still request the granting of access rights to the results to be transferred, the participant who intends to transfer the results shall give prior notice to those other participants, together with sufficient information concerning the intended new owner of the results to permit the other participants to analyse the effect of the intended transfer on the possible exercise of their access rights.
source: PE-492.763
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2011/0401(COD) Horizon 2020 - Framework Programme for Research and Innovation 2014-2020
2012/02/07
ITRE
6 amendments...
Amendment 961 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 1 – point 4 – point 4.2 – paragraph 2 a (new) ICT has been transforming science by enabling remote collaboration, massive data processing, in silico experimentation and access to distant resources. Research therefore becomes increasingly transnational and interdisciplinary, requiring the use of ICT infrastructures that are supranational as science itself. It is therefore appropriate for a 38% of the budget under this specific objective to go towards research and innovation in e- infrastructures.
Amendment 1154 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.5 – point 1.5.3 – point b – introductory part (b) Technologies enabling Energy-efficient buildings and technologies enabling buildings with low environmental impact
Amendment 1158 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.5 – point 1.5.3 – point b – paragraph 1 Reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions by the development and deployment of sustainable construction technologies as well as reducing the overall environmental impact of buildings.
Amendment 1202 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.6 – point 1.6.3 – point d a (new) (d a) Securing return on investment on Galileo and EGNOS and European leadership in downstream applications European satellite navigation systems, EGNOS and Galileo, are strategic investment of Europe and development of innovative downstream applications is necessary to obtain their socio-economic benefits. Professional applications such as precision agriculture, geodesy, timing and synchronization need to leverage EGNOS and Galileo, in synergy with Earth observation services, to secure European industry leadership.
Amendment 1241 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point a – paragraph 1 SMEs shall be supported across Horizon 2020. For this purpose a dedicated SME instrument created under a single management body shall provide staged and seamless support covering the whole innovation cycle. The SME instrument shall be targeted at all types of innovative SMEs showing a strong ambition to develop, grow and internationalise. It shall be provided for all types of innovation, including service, non-technological and social innovations. The aim is to develop and capitalise on the innovation potential of SMEs by filling the gap in funding for early stage high risk research and innovation, stimulating innovations and increasing private-sector commercialisation of research results.
Amendment 1246 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point a – paragraph 2 source: PE-492.761
2012/03/07
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4 amendments...
Amendment 1321 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 1 Effective health promotion, supported by a robust evidence base, prevents disease, improves wellbeing and is cost effective. Health promotion and disease prevention, including occupational illnesses, also depend on an understanding of the determinants of health, on effective preventive tools, such as vaccines, on effective health and disease surveillance and preparedness, and on effective screening programmes.
Amendment 1330 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 3 An increasing disease and disability burden together with problems of mobility and accessibility in the context of an aging population places further demands on health and care sectors. If effective health and care is to be maintained for all ages, efforts are required to improve decision making in prevention and treatment provision, to identify and support the dissemination of best practice in the health and care sectors, and to support integrated care and the wide uptake of technological, organisational and social innovations empowering in particular older persons as well as disabled persons to remain active and independent. Doing so will contribute to increasing, and lengthening the duration of their physical, social, and mental well- being.
Amendment 1403 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point a – paragraph 1 The aim is to supply sufficient food, feed, biomass and other raw-materials, while safeguarding the natural resource
Amendment 1413 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point b – paragraph 1 The aim is to meet the requirements of citizens for safe, healthy and affordable food, and to make food and feed processing and distribution as well as food consumption more sustainable and the food sector more competitive. The activities shall focus on
source: PE-492.789
2012/06/29
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4 amendments...
Amendment 273 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) With the aim of deepening the relationship between science and society and reinforcing public confidence in science, Horizon 2020 should favour an informed engagement of citizens and civil society on research and innovation matters by promoting science education, by making scientific knowledge more accessible by creating a repository of all research results, by developing responsible research and innovation agendas that meet citizens' and civil society's concerns and expectations and by facilitating their participation in Horizon 2020 activities. The engagement of citizens and civil society should be coupled by public outreach activities to generate and sustain public support to the programme.
Amendment 459 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 a (new) Article 11a Strategic Advisory and Coordination Strategic advisory and coordination of research and innovation aiming at common objectives and requiring synergies across Horizon 2020 will be pursued.
Amendment 541 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 All the research and innovation activities carried out under Horizon 2020 shall comply with ethical principles and relevant national, Union and international legislation, including the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the European Convention on Human Rights and its Supplementary Protocols. The opinions of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies shall be taken into account.
Amendment 607 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 2.
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
ITRE
7 amendments...
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a decision Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new) (da) Spreading excellence and widening participation; Or. en(This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a decision Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d b (new) (db) Responsible research and innovation. Or. en(This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 228 #
Proposal for a decision Article 4 – paragraph 3 Amendment 243 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 The President shall be appointed by the Commission following a transparent recruitment process involving an independent dedicated search committee, for a term of office limited to four years, renewable once. The recruitment process and the candidate selected shall have the approval of the Scientific Council.
Amendment 318 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.4 – paragraph 3 The equity facility will provide venture and/or mezzanine capital to individual enterprises in the early stage (start-up window) as well as knowledge and technology transfer processes at the stages prior to the industry uptake phase (proof- of-concept window). The facility will also have the possibility to make expansion and growth-
Amendment 321 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.4 – paragraph 4 These facilities will be central to the specific objective ‘Access to risk finance’ but may, where relevant, also be used across all other specific objectives of Horizon 2020. Every effort will be undertaken to ensure the widest possible participation in the programme, of companies and/or organisations from all Member States, and significantly facilitate access to funding.
Amendment 327 #
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. Free open access to publications resulting from research funded by Horizon 2020 shall be mandatory. Free open access to scientific data produced or collected within research funded by Horizon 2020 shall be promoted.
source: PE-492.816
2012/04/07
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12 amendments...
Amendment 405 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 1 – point 2 – point 2.4 – paragraph 2 a (new) At least 60% of FEST resources will be devoted to bottom-up collaborative frontier research in all fields, whereas no more than 25% will be concentrated in pursuing a few challenging FEST flagships.
Amendment 410 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 1 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 4 These training programmes will address the development and broadening of core research competences, allowing researchers to develop their research curriculum, while equipping researchers with a creative mind, an entrepreneurial outlook and innovation skills that will match the future needs of the labour market. The programmes will also provide training in transferable competences such as team-work, risk-
Amendment 413 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 1 – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 1 Europe has to be attractive for the best researchers, European and non-European. This will be achieved in particular by supporting attractive career opportunities for early stage and experienced researchers in both public and private sectors, and encouraging them to move between countries, sectors and disciplines to enhance their creative and innovative potential.
Amendment 447 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 1 – point 4 – point 4.1 – point 4.1.3 – paragraph 1 The aim is to achieve by 2020 a single and open European space for online research where researchers enjoy leading-edge, ubiquitous and reliable services for networking and computing, and seamless and open access to e-Science environments and global data resources. It is therefore appropriate for 38% of the budget under this specific objective to go towards research and innovation in e- infrastructures.
Amendment 450 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 1 – point 4 – point 4.1 – point 4.1.3 – paragraph 2 a (new) Universal online access by European universities and research institutions to the bulk of the world scientific publications will be supported by consolidating a EU e-infrastructure for an Online Open Science Library.
Amendment 451 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 1 – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 2 The Union funding will support the education and training of staff using, managing and operating research infrastructures of pan-European interest, the exchange of staff and best practices between facilities, including a secondment scheme for senior staff and project managers, and the adequate supply of human resources in key disciplines, including the emergence of specific education curricula.
Amendment 457 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 1 – point 4 a (new) Amendment 480 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.4 – introductory part 1.1.4. Content technologies and information management: ICT for digital content, cultural industries including cultural heritage and tourism, and creativity
Amendment 483 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.4 – paragraph 1 The objective is to provide professionals and citizens with new tools to create, exploit and preserve all forms of digital content in any language and to model, analyse, and visualise vast amounts of data, including linked data. This includes new technologies for language, learning, interaction, digital preservation, content access and analytics; intelligent information management systems based on advanced data mining in fields such as tourism, machine learning, statistical analysis and visual computing technologies.
Amendment 549 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 2 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 a (new) The equity facility will also support knowledge and technology transfer processes at the stages prior to the industry uptake phase with the aim of verifying and, where appropriate, increasing the innovatory market impact of the transfer.
Amendment 565 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 2 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 2 Amendment 585 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 2 – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.3 a (new) source: PE-492.815
2012/05/07
ITRE
20 amendments...
Amendment 586 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – introductory part 1. Health
Amendment 593 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – paragraph 3 An increasing disease, particularly chronic disease, and disability burden in the context of an aging population places further demands on health and care sectors. If effective health and care is to be maintained for all ages, efforts are required to improve decision making in prevention and treatment provision, to identify and support the dissemination of best practice in the healthcare sector, and to support integrated care and the uptake of technological, organisational and social innovations empowering older persons in particular to remain active and independent. Doing so will contribute to increasing, and lengthening the duration of their physical, social, and mental well- being.
Amendment 603 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 1 A better understanding of the determinants of health is required in order to provide evidence for effective health promotion and disease prevention, and will also allow the development of comprehensive health and wellbeing indicators in the Union. Environmental, occupational, behavioural (including life-
Amendment 614 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.5 – introductory part 1.5. Developing new and better preventive vaccines
Amendment 615 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.5 – introductory part 1.5. Developing better preventive vaccines and drugs
Amendment 617 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.5 – paragraph 1 There is a need for more effective drugs and preventive vaccines (or alternative preventive interventions) and evidence- based vaccination schemes for an expanded range of diseases. This relies on a better understanding of disease and disease processes and their consequent epidemics, and that clinical trials and associated studies are undertaken.
Amendment 626 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.8 – introductory part 1.8.
Amendment 632 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.8 – paragraph 1 There is a need to support the improvement of cross-cutting support technologies for drugs, vaccines and other therapeutic approaches, including transplantation, gene and cell therapy; to increase success in the drug and vaccine development process (including alternative methods to replace classical safety and effectiveness testing e.g. the development of new methods); to develop regenerative medicine approaches, including approaches based on stem cells; to develop improved medical and assistive devices and systems; to maintain and enhance our ability to combat communicable, rare, major and chronic diseases and undertake medical interventions that depend on the availability of effective antimicrobial drugs; and to develop comprehensive approaches to treat co-morbidities at all ages and avoid poly-pharmacy. These improvements will facilitate the development of new, more efficient and adapted, effective and sustainable treatments for disease and for the management of disability.
Amendment 635 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.9 – introductory part 1.9. Transferring knowledge to clinical practice and scalable innovation actions including psychosocial aspects
Amendment 640 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.10 – introductory part 1.10. Better collection and use of health data and standardised data analysis techniques
Amendment 645 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.12 – introductory part 1.12.
Amendment 646 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.13 – paragraph 1 Empowering individuals to improve and manage their health throughout life will result in cost savings to healthcare systems by enabling the management of chronic disease outside institutions and improve health outcomes. This requires research into behavioural and social models, social attitudes and aspirations in relation to personalised health technologies, mobile and/or portable tools, new diagnostics and personalised services which promote a healthy lifestyle, wellbeing, self-care, improved citizen/healthcare professional interaction, personalised programmes for disease and disability management to enhance patients' personal and social autonomy, as well as support for knowledge infrastructures.
Amendment 649 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.14 – paragraph 1 Supporting the management of chronic disease outside institutions also depends on improved cooperation between the providers of health and social or informal care. Research and innovative applications will be supported for decision making based on distributed information, and for providing evidence for large scale deployments and market exploitation of novel solutions, including interoperable tele-health and tele-care services. Research and innovation to improve the organisation of public health systems and long-term care delivery will also be supported.
Amendment 665 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – introductory part 2.1. Sustainable agriculture, including livestock farming and forestry
Amendment 672 #
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, safeguarding consumer health and reducing the environmental impact. Research and innovation will provide options for integrating agronomic and environmental goals into sustainable production, thus: increasing productivity and resource efficiency of agriculture; reducing agricultural greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions; reducing leaching of nutrients from cultivated lands into terrestrial and aquatic environments; decreasing dependence from international plant derived protein imports to Europe; increasing the level of biodiversity in primary production systems.
Amendment 676 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – paragraph 1 Activities will enhance productivity as well as the adaptive capacity of plants, animals and production systems to cope with rapidly changing environmental/climatic conditions and increasingly scarce natural resources. The resulting innovations will help to move towards a low energy, low emission and low waste economy, along the entire food and feed supply chain. In addition to contributing to food security and consumer health, new opportunities will be created for the use of biomass and by-products from agriculture and forestry for a wide range of non-food applications.
Amendment 692 #
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
Amendment 699 #
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 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-
Amendment 711 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – introductory part 2.3. Unlocking the potential of
Amendment 724 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.4 a (new) 2.4a. Cross-cutting marine and maritime research 2.4a.1.Climate change impact on marine ecosystems and maritime economy Activities will be supported to increase the current understanding of the functioning of marine ecosystems, the interactions between oceans-atmosphere. This will increase the ability to assess the role of the oceans on climate and the impact of climate change and ocean acidification on marine ecosystems and coastal areas. 2.4a.2.Develop the potential of marine resources through an integrated approach Boosting long-term, sustainable maritime growth and create synergies across all the maritime sectors requires an integrated approach. Research activities will focus on preserving the marine environment as well as the impact of maritime activities and products on non-maritime sectors. This will allow advances in the field of eco-innovation such as new products, processes and the application of management concepts, tools and measures to assess and mitigate the impact of human pressures on the marine environment in order to advance towards a sustainable management of maritime activities. 2.4a.3. Cross-cutting concepts and technologies enabling maritime growth Advances in cross-cutting enabling technologies (e.g. ICT, electronics, nanomaterials, alloys, biotechnologies, etc) and new developments and concepts in engineering will continue to enable growth. Activities will allow major breakthroughs in the field of marine and maritime research and ocean observation (e.g. deep-sea research, observing systems, sensors, automated systems for monitoring of activities and surveillance, screening marine biodiversity, marine geohazards, ROVs, etc). The aim is to reduce the impact on the marine environment (e.g. underwater noise, introduction of invasive species and pollutants from sea and land, etc) and minimize the carbon foot-print of human activities. Cross-cutting enabling technologies will underpin the implementation of marine and maritime Union policies.
source: PE-492.814
2012/07/17
ITRE
14 amendments...
Amendment 829 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 3 – point 4.1.2 – paragraph 1 This will help optimise transport operations and reduce resource consumption. The focus will be on the efficient use and management of airports, ports, logistic platforms and surface transport infrastructures, as well as on autonomous and efficient maintenance and inspection systems. Particular attention will be given to the climate resilience of infrastructures, cost-efficient solutions based on a life- cycle approach, and the wider take-up of new materials allowing for more efficient and lower cost maintenance. Attention will also be paid to accessibility –particularly in isolated and island areas – and social inclusiveness.
Amendment 840 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 4 – point 4.3 a (new) 4.3 a. Smart logistics This will help to design and develop more efficient and greener logistics transport systems through facilitation and cost/time optimisation. This includes a better understanding of consumer patterns and the impact on urban freight logistics, traffic and congestion is needed in order to develop smart logistics; to develop new IT and management tools for logistics, by improving real time information systems to manage, track and trace freight flows, integration and communication on vehicle and with infrastructure; to develop unconventional systems for goods distribution; to develop competitive intermodal solutions for the supply chain and logistics platforms that improve freight flows.
Amendment 847 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – 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 and built environments in the most vulnerable areas, such as islands, as well as key societal, cultural and economic sectors across Europe. Actions will investigate the impacts and growing risks for human health stemming from climate change and increased greenhouse gases concentrations in the atmosphere. Research will evaluate innovative, equitably distributed and cost- effective adaptation responses to climate change, including the protection and adaptation of natural resources and ecosystems, and related effects, to inform and support their development and implementation at all levels and scales. This will also include the potential impacts, costs and risks, of geo-engineering options. The complex inter-linkages, conflicts and synergies of adaptation and risk-prevention policy choices with other climate and sectoral policies will be investigated, including impacts on employment and the living standards of vulnerable groups.
Amendment 865 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – paragraph 1 Sectors such as construction, chemicals, automotive, aerospace, machinery and equipment, which have a combined added value in excess of EUR 1,000 billion and provide employment for some 30 million people, all depend on access to raw materials.
Amendment 878 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – introductory part 6.
Amendment 888 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – point 6.1.1 – introductory part 6.1.1. Promoting smart, sustainable and inclusive growth taking into account the economic and social European diversity and its dynamics of change
Amendment 890 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – point 6.1.2 – introductory part 6.1.2. Building resilient and inclusive societies in Europe by strengthening the knowledge base in areas such as inequalities, demographic and family change, mobility, education and social policies, as well as citizenship
Amendment 896 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – point 6.1.2 a (new) 6.1.2a. Efforts to address European models for social cohesion and well-being as international benchmarks Europe and the Union have developed a specific and rather unique combination of economic progress, social policies aimed at a high level of social cohesion, humanistic shared cultural values embracing democracy and the rule of common law, human rights, the respect and preservation of the diversity of cultural heritage, as well as the promotion of education and science, arts and humanities as fundamental drivers of social and economic progress and wellbeing. This "European Social Model" has somehow contributed to shaping the unity of Europe and its international role. Globalisation and demography, as well as European integration itself, and the shifting international economical and financial environment, can now be perceived both as major challenges and as factors shaping the diversity and the future of European social models of economic development. Research able to contribute new knowledge to our understanding of those factors and challenges across Europe, and how public policies may interact and contribute to the sustainability of our major social and economic objectives, is therefore a priority to be addressed. Benchmarking the dynamics of European societies and economies in view of strengthening Europe's unity and inclusiveness as fundamental drivers of economic and social progress, assessing and comparing public policies against the variety of challenges across Europe, understanding the new conditions and opportunities for greater European integration, assessing the role of the European model and of its social, cultural, scientific and economic components and synergies as sources of comparative Union advantages at world level, shall be considered.
Amendment 914 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.1 – introductory part 6.2.1. Strengthening the evidence base and support for the Innovation Union and European Research Area in a context of adverse economic and social circumstances
Amendment 921 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – introductory part 6.2.2. Exploring and understanding new forms of innovation, including social innovation and creativity
Amendment 922 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.3 Amendment 926 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.3 a (new) 6.2.3a. Research on and compare processes which provide a favourable background to creativity and innovation. Providing a better understanding of the social, cultural, economic and political context for innovation shall be a priority. New knowledge on how "innovative societies" emerge and prosper is needed. In the current international economic context, this requires a fresh view of the conditions for sustainability of innovative socio-economic environments based on detailed and systematic field work and comparative analysis. Social cohesion and predictable justice, education, democracy, tolerance and diversity are factors that need to be carefully considered with a view to identifying and better exploiting European comparative advantages at world level and of providing improved evidence-based support to innovation policies. In particular, the role of youth perception of the opportunities for innovation in the current economic environment of high unemployment in many EU regions shall be carefully understood in relation to education and to the risk of brain-drain. The role of risk governance policies need to be better understood in its relations with innovation policies and the shaping factors and actors of innovation. Clarifying, in the context of innovation, some of the current controversies, namely the debate risk versus precaution, or the role of distinct regulatory environments, is of major importance and requires new unbiased scientific approaches.
Amendment 927 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.4 – introductory part 6.2.4.
Amendment 928 #
Proposal for a decision Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.4 – paragraph 1 Horizontal activities will ensure the strategic development of international cooperation across Horizon 2020 and address cross-cutting policy objectives.
source: PE-492.826
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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
7 amendments...
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Agrees with the Commission's and the International Energy Agency's (IEA) assumption that delaying investments in low-carbon energy technologies would lead to higher costs at a later stage; considers that, if it is to meet the 2050 long-term target as confirmed once again by the European Council on 4 February 2011, the EU would have to speed up its efforts
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Is deeply concerned that the EU is not on track to meet targets to reduce energy consumption by 20% as compared with the projections for 2020, owing to a lack of commitment and ambition on the part of the European Commission and the Member States;
Amendment 81 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 12 12. Calls on the Commission to take the necessary action to ensure that Member States fully implement their energy savings commitments
Amendment 134 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 19 19. Notes that while serving as incentives in developing low carbon technologies, tightening the ETS reduction target would lead to a further increase in electricity prices, which would be a major concern for EU industries and for consumers; stresses in this regard the urgency to adopt a truly ambitious EU energy saving policy, which would simultaneously tackle the high energy prices, volatility of the prices and overdependence from imported fuels;
Amendment 154 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 23 23. States that in accordance with the ETS provisions industry would have to reduce its CO2 emissions by 168 million tonnes by 2020; points out that under the proposed benchmarking provisions a considerable share of the emissions certificates will still have to be purchased by industry,
Amendment 161 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 25 25. Notes that forecasts for the 2020 carbon market vary substantially
source: PE-460.884
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2011/2034(INI) Energy infrastructure priorities for 2020 and beyond
2011/03/28
ITRE
21 amendments...
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas interconnection capacity between Member States still remains
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F a (new) Fa. whereas special focus should be given to projects that being not finalised yet have been selected as a priority project by the EU according to the Decision 1364/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 September 2006 laying down guidelines for trans-European energy networks and repealing Decision 96/391/EC and Decision No 1229/2003/EC,
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Emphasises the need to adopt a 10% binding interconnexion target; invites the European Commission to analyse whether this target should be increased after the year 2015 to take into account the necessary integration of renewable energy sources;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Stresses that the reference scenario used for assessing the energy infrastructure for 2020 needs to be consistent with the overall energy policy objectives and the EU
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Stresses that the reference scenario used for assessing the energy infrastructure for 2020 needs to be transparent and consistent with the overall energy policy objectives and the EU's 2050 roadmap, and with other EU policies (such as transport, buildings and the Emission Trading Scheme (ETS)), including energy efficiency policies (notably the implementation of the forthcoming energy efficiency action plan (EEP)) as well as the potential impact of technological advances and the deployment of ‘smart cities’ initiatives;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Calls for the introduction of a European Carbon Tax on those European emissions that are not covered by the ETS, to reduce emissions and redirect tax burdens from labour towards pollution;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Considers that, although the Ten-Year Network Development Plan (TYNDP) identifies relevant electricity and gas infrastructure projects, it should also set the priorities to be developed in order to achieve EU energy and climate goals; in this regard interconnexion capacity should be considered at the same level as the 20-20-20 targets and as such the TYNDP should be understood as the instrument to monitor compliance with the 10% interconnexion target;
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Considers that the TYNDP
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Stresses that fostering the building of infrastructure for efficient and intelligent integration of renewable energy is critical for the successful achievement of overall energy objectives and welcomes the priority given to the North Sea grid, the South-West corridor and other pilot projects to be supported by the Commission as indicated by the Florence Forum as
Amendment 236 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11a. Encourages the Commission to speed up the work on the “Electricity Highways Platform”, which was supported by the Florence Forum recently;
Amendment 314 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18a. Calls on the European Commission and the Member States to launch a EU campaign on the necessity of a European wide upgrading of energy infrastructures in order to comply with the EU's energy and climate objectives;
Amendment 316 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Believes that energy infrastructures should become more end-user-oriented, with a stronger focus on the interaction between distribution system capacities and consumption; points to the benefits of a new electricity system incorporating modern technologies and services such as smart meters, smart grids and interoperable ICT-operated load- and demand-side energy management services; underlines that the deployment of these devices must be first and foremost at the benefit of the consumer, requiring a special focus on creating awareness, providing trainings, ensuring cost-effectiveness and promoting the development of user friendly technologies;
Amendment 335 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Believes that smart grids and energy management solutions offer a unique opportunity to boost innovation, the creation of jobs and the competitiveness of European industry, with particular reference to SMEs; calls on the Commission to present a new proposal which includes a binding requirement to deploy smart meters for all non-residential customers by 2014;
Amendment 384 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 – indent 1 Amendment 394 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 – indent 2 Amendment 403 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 – indent 2 a (new) - contribution to the diversification of energy sources in order to enhance the EU's security of supply,
Amendment 405 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 – indent 2 b (new) - contribution to the development of a truly EU internal market, putting an end to energy islands,
Amendment 432 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 – indent 1 Amendment 467 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 a (new) 26a. Reiterates that the geographical obstacles inherent to the location of island territories render their integration into the Union’s energy network very difficult, and that they should be granted special facilities in order to reduce their energy dependency, either by developing their endogenous potential in renewable energy sources or by promoting energy efficiency and energy saving;
Amendment 551 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 37. Stresses that the fullest possible use should be made of market-based tools, including project bonds, loan guarantees, risk-sharing facilities, incentives for funding public-private partnerships, partnerships with the EIB and the use of ETS
Amendment 563 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 38. Recalls the importance of transparent and non-discriminatory tariffs with a view to ensuring appropriate cost allocation for
source: PE-460.899
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2011/2043(INI) Seventh EU programme for research, technological development and demonstration
2011/03/23
ITRE
11 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 111 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Supports, within the framework of the ‘People’ chapter, the Marie Curie Actions, which are of great value to researchers in their career; however believes that within the Marie Currie Actions there is room for simplification within the number of actions; regrets the move of the Marie Currie Actions from DG Research to DG Education and Culture since doctoral and postdoctoral training might be regarded as an educational rather than a professional activity and thus further hinder the objective to make research careers more attractive to young researchers;
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 123 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Believes that, based on the European added value an open and excellence-based access to Research Infrastructures needs to be enhanced during the coming stages of FP7;
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Acknowledges that ‘Joint Technological Initiatives’ (JTIs) assist the competitiveness of European industry
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12.
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 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;
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. P
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Proposes that an ambitious European research plan for technology and defence be adopted between the Union and the Member States and
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Welcomes the steady progress towards a more balanced participation of men and women in FP; agrees that measures to boost female participation should be reinforced throughout project lifecycles and that the Commission should reinvigorate its approach to promoting female scientists and should aim to galvanise Member States to address gender gaps; underlines that the 40% target for female participation in the Programme and Advisory Committees should be sensitively but rigorously implemented;
source: PE-460.952
2011/03/24
ITRE
3 amendments...
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 Amendment 244 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Is of the opinion that
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;
source: PE-462.545
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2011/2080(ACI) Financial framework 2007-2013: additional financing needs of the ITER project (amend. Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 on budgetary discipline and sound financial management)
2011/10/18
ITRE
1 amendments...
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Believes that adequate financing needs to be secured in order to honour the Union's international agreements;
source: PE-474.005
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2011/2107(INI) Green Paper: From challenges to opportunities: towards a common strategic framework for EU research and innovation funding
2011/06/21
ITRE
15 amendments...
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Takes the view that EU research funds and programmes and the Structural and Cohesion Funds have different aims and, as such, should be kept separate, although on a complementary basis; urges that they be coordinated in a clearer and more systematic fashion in order to encourage 'smart specialisation' on the regions' part;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Recalls that although excellence is considered the main general criterion for funding, it must be borne in mind that
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 2 1st layer:
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. This layer covers the EU funds associated with infrastructure (in the wider sense, including the institutional one)
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. The funding scheme within this layer includes
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Stresses the need to promote open and excellence-based access to the infrastructures concerned;
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. This layer is the space for overall research, fundamental and applied,
Amendment 205 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Recalls that the European Research Council (ERC) has proved to be successful and a strengthening element of the European Research Area (ERA);
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15a. Stresses the need to increase the proportion of the budget dedicated to grants to young researchers, as well to strengthen Marie Curie actions and initiatives, thus reinforcing mobility; calls for the implementation of the necessary measures to cope with the precarious conditions of scientific workers in the EU as a means to attract and retain researchers, bearing in mind that precarious working conditions (which are still more prevalent for women) constitute an obstacle on the way to achieving excellence in Europe; considers it necessary to bring Marie Curie actions and initiatives closer to the industrial sector's real needs as regards research training, career development and the transfer of knowledge with the academic world;
Amendment 251 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18a. Takes the view that European risk capital, stemming from both public and private funds, is also a fundamental tool for co-financing the full innovation cycle from research to market uptake; highlights the success of the Risk Sharing Finance Facility (RSFF) and proposes boosting European risk capital with cross- border risk capital initiatives supplemented by contributions from European funds;
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19a. Takes the view, likewise, that the future framework programme should promote innovation activities through innovative public procurement;
Amendment 279 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21a. Stresses, however, that some of the CIP instruments could become the natural extension of the future framework programme, providing continuity for European research and innovation projects; takes the view that the technology developed under framework programme projects could be extended to innovative projects: - disseminating their use in various industrial and service sectors, - launching further additional applications in related or complementary fields;
Amendment 305 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 a (new) 24a. Recommends defining a limited set of common rules that are easy to interpret and that would apply to all programmes and instruments, governed by the basic principle that public funds are managed by public bodies and monitored by the Commission;
Amendment 358 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 a (new) 27a. Takes the view that priority should be given to public-private partnerships (PPPs), as established in the Recovery Plan, in preference to JTIs (Joint Technology Initiatives); recommends offering a specific common framework for all PPPs, with clear, simplified common conditions, clearly separating the role of the private sector and the public sector; proposes that the cooperation programme should include selected industrial research activities through PPPs operating under a common umbrella;
Amendment 365 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 b (new) 27b. Strongly urges that further progress be made towards the more balanced participation of men and women in the future framework programme; stresses that measures to promote female participation throughout the life cycle of projects should be stepped up; stresses, likewise, that the 40% target for female participation in the programme and advisory committees should continue to be implemented;
source: PE-467.207
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2011/2157(INI) Review of the European Neighbourhood Policy
2011/09/28
ITRE
3 amendments...
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Recalls the importance of renewables and of energy efficiency a
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Welcomes the Commission
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Supports further cooperation in sectors such as industry, SMEs, R&D&I, ICT and space;
source: PE-472.330
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2011/2177(INI) Impact of the financial crisis on the defence sector in the EU Member States
2011/10/24
AFET
8 amendments...
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Recognises that, regardless of the above, maintaining an adequate manufacturing and technological base and ensuring security of supply are fundamental national defence matters which should not be governed solely by financial objectives;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Stresses that security research needs to be maintained as an independent theme in the next Framework Programme
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Points out that, just as the results of civilian research often have defence applications, the spin-offs from defence research frequently benefit the whole of society; recalls in particular the examples of the internet and GPS;
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32.
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Points out the provision of Article 185 TFEU allowing an EU contribution to existing research and development programmes undertaken by a group of Member States;
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 35. Recalls the need to progress in the consolidation of the European defence technological and industrial base, as, in the face of increasing sophistication of technologies, growing international competition, and decreasing defence budgets, in no EU Member State can the defence industry any longer be sustainable on a strictly national basis; d
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 39. Encourages the EDA, whose task is to act as a catalyst to harmonise the diverse viewpoints of the Member States and promote agreements between them, to further develop a common European view on key industrial capabilities that have to be preserved or developed in Europe; as part of this effort, invites the Agency to analyse dependencies on non-European technologies and sources of supply; as part of this effort, invites the Agency to analyse dependencies on non-European technologies and sources of supply;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 41. Urges the Member States to avoid rigid work-share agreements in joint armaments programmes, noting the adverse effects of the principle of ‘juste retour’ in terms of inefficient work distribution, leading to slower implementation and higher costs; calls for the ‘juste retour’ principle to be replaced with a much more flexible concept of ‘global balance’, which allows effective EU-wide competition for the selection of contractors, provided that a minimum balance is achieved in order to ensure that small and medium-sized enterprises can compete on an equal footing with large enterprises; welcomes the fact that ‘global balance’ is used in the EDA’s joint investment programme on force protection, and calls on the Agency to implement this concept over the whole spectrum of its activities, with the final aim of complying with the level playing field within the European defence equipment market and taking account of the interests of small and medium enterprises;
source: PE-473.871
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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
4 amendments...
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Stresses the need for strong coordination between Member States' policies and joint action in the field of energy security, transparency and full implementation of the internal energy market; calls for ensuring that cross-border energy infrastructure is properly developed so that no member state remains an energy island within the EU market; on this way balanced energy supplies from different sources and routes would move freely across the EU and would enable additional competition while ensuring security and diversification of supply, as well as other positive externalities for the EU;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Highlights that, taking into account both the current economical conditions and the aim of achieving a truly single EU energy market, EU should give priority to those investments on energy infrastructure which allow for gradual increase of capacities under marginal investment costs. Thus, the EU single market would benefit from an optimised use of the energy infrastructure while ensuring and promoting security of supply, competitiveness and sustainability on a cost-effective way;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Stresses that actions for the diversification of suppliers, routes and sources of energy supply to the EU should be accelerated, especially th
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Asks the Commission to elaborate joint energy roadmaps, not only with key energy suppliers such as Russia and Algeria, but also with key partners, who face similar challenges and share similar values such as the US, Canada, Australia and Japan, notably with the aim of promoting technological, research and industrial cooperation and to set common standards for renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency, electric vehicles, new and unconventional energy technologies, safety of offshore drilling as well as nuclear safety;
source: PE-483.535
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2012/2030(INI) Completing the Digital Single Market
2012/06/22
ITRE
6 amendments...
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Emphasises that broadband and the internet are
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Stresses that achieving a fully operational Digital Single Market requires a coordinated effort to ensure that all citizens, regardless of their age, location, education and gender, have access to the internet and the necessary skills to use it;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Recognises the need to create ways of enhancing citizens’ trust and confidence in the online environment and guaranteeing their rights and freedoms as regards privacy, data protection and freedom of expression and information;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Points to the need to continue working on the regulatory harmonisation of intellectual property rights, whilst respecting citizens' rights and freedoms, in order to facilitate the completion of the Digital Single Market;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Calls on the Member States to draw up national cyber-incident contingency plans to cope with cyber-disruptions or cyber- attacks with cross-border relevance, and points out that net and information security is the responsibility of all stakeholders, including operators, service providers, software and hardware, as well as users;
source: PE-492.604
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2012/2042(INI)
2012/05/15
ITRE
7 amendments...
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Stresses the need to tackle SME market failures such as limited financial, human capital and organisational resources; welcomes the fact that the Commission endeavours to promote and support SMEs’ economic activities
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12.
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Points out that any exemption or simplified scheme in possible future legislation on SMEs and micro- enterprises should result from consultations with social partners, and in no case should these exemptions or schemes be detrimental to workers’ rights;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Believes that the SME test should guarantee an appropriate compliance of the European Legislation on health and safety at work
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Believes that the concept of excluding micro-enterprises by default from any proposed legislation is not an adequate tool; calls instead for the
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18a. Stresses that health and safety at work and workers' protection cannot be considered administrative burdens; calls the Commission to simplify administrative burdens always ensuring health and safety at work and asks to considering the need for SMEs to guarantee adequate knowledge and resources to manage employees working environment properly in order to reduce costs of inadequate safety; this support could include: disseminating good practices, training employees, developing simple risk- assessment tools and guidelines, providing access to affordable, good-quality prevention services, offering financial incentives etc.;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 b (new) 18b. Stresses that fundamental workers rights and occupational safety and health should not be jeopardized by the reduction of documentation and reporting obligations;
source: PE-489.461
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2012/2103(INI) Energy roadmap 2050, a future with energy
2012/10/18
AFET
4 amendments...
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Reminds the Commission that the EU’s energy policy must be in line with other priority policies of the Union, including its security, foreign and neighbourhood, trade, and development policies, to ensure the effectiveness of its energy policy as well as the coherence and credibility of its foreign policy; points out that work towards ensuring EU energy independence contributes, by the same token, to giving the Union a more important role on the global stage;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Reminds the Commission that the guiding principles of EU energy policy should be to ensure energy supply and to reduce the EU’s excessive energy dependency in this area;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Calls on the Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to set strategic priorities in external energy policy, with due consideration of Europe’s high degree of energy dependency, while pursuing an active climate policy by engaging key partners, such as the United States and the five BRICS countries;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Recalls that the Union’s strategic partnerships with producer and transit countries, in particular countries covered by the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), require adequate tools, predictability, stability and long-term investment; emphasises, to that end, that the Union’s climate objectives must be in accord with EU infrastructure investment projects oriented at diversifying supply routes and increasing the Union’s energy security, with a particular focus on developing indigenous sources of energy;
source: PE-496.671
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Term 6 20.07.2004 - 13.07.2009
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