Proposal for a decision B8-0052/2019 (BUDG committee)
vote: proposal for a decision
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2.Seeking an opinion from the Court of Justice on the compatibility with the Treaties of the proposed EU-Morocco Agreement on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement
5.EU-China Agreement in connection with the WTO dispute settlement proceedings DS492 – Measures affecting tariff concessions on certain poultry meat products ***
Amendments by the committee responsible – put to the vote collectively
1-21 23-27 29-52 54-61 63-72 74-84 86-95
committee
+
Amendments by the committee responsible - separate vote
22
committee
split
1
+
2
-
53
committee
sep
+
62
committee
sep/EV
+
392,290,3
73
committee
split
1
+
2
+
85
committee
sep/EV
+
340,335,4
Article 3, § 2
98
ALDE
+
Article 3, after § 2
96
S&D
RCV
-
291,354,38
Recital 13
97
ALDE
+
Recital 29
28
committee
split
1
-
2
-
§
original text
split
1
+
2
-
Vote: Commission proposal
RCV
+
570,103,14
Requests for roll-call votes
S&D:
amendment 96
Requests for separate votes
ALDE:
amendments 53, 62, 85
Requests for split votes
ALDE:
amendment 22
First part
Text as a whole excluding the words: ‘In past terms there has been considerable underspending of the fund, primarily due to the unawareness of the existence of the EGF. This could be solved by creating more publicity and information provision about the EFT’
Second part
those words
amendment 73
First part
Text as a whole excluding the words: ‘including the creation of a Helpdesk’
Second part
those words
S&D:
amendment 28
First part
‘In the interest of the beneficiaries, assistance should be delivered quickly and efficiently. The Member States and the Union institutions involved in the EFT decision-making process should do their utmost to reduce processing time and simplify and adapt procedures to specific needs so as to ensure the smooth and rapid adoption of decisions on the mobilisation of the EFT.’
Second part
‘Therefore, the Budgetary Authority should in the future decide on transfer requests submitted by the Commission, not requiring a Commission Proposal for the mobilisation of the EFT anymore.’
Recital 29 (Commission proposal)
First part
‘In the interest of the beneficiaries, assistance should be made available as quickly and efficiently as possible. The Member States and the Union institutions involved in the EGF decision-making process should do their utmost to reduce processing time and simplify procedures so as to ensure the smooth and rapid adoption of decisions on the mobilisation of the EGF.’
Second part
‘Therefore, the Budgetary Authority shall in the future decide on transfer requests submitted by the Commission, not requiring a Commission Proposal for the mobilisation of the EGF anymore.’
Text as a whole excluding the words: ‘EUR 5 900 000 000 shall be allocated for measures falling under the European Child Guarantee referred to in Article 10a’
Second part
those words
amendment 92
First part
Text as a whole excluding the words: ‘3a. Within the specific objectives for the social inclusion policy area set out in points (vii) to (x) of Article 4(1), Member States shall allocate at least 5 % of their ESF+ resources under shared management to targeted actions aiming at implementing the European Child Guarantee, in order to contribute to children’s equal access to free healthcare, free education, free childcare, decent housing and adequate nutrition.’
Second part
those words
8.Specific provisions for the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg) ***I
‘whereas several other competent authorities around the world, including those of the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and Japan, have subsequently finalised new assessments of glyphosate and concluded that it is not carcinogenic;’
Second part
‘whereas glyphosate is still under review by the US Environmental Protection Agency, whose draft ecological risk assessment clearly states that there is potential for effects on birds, mammals, and terrestrial and aquatic plants;’
recital BY
First part
Text as a whole excluding the word: ‘high’
Second part
this word
recital CC
First part
‘whereas concern has been raised with regard to the zonal system, and in particular the delays in the procedure and the frequent full or partial re-evaluations of applications in the context of mutual recognition, arising from the differing national requirements of evaluation models of Member States in the same zone;’
Second part
‘whereas the aim of the procedure of mutual recognition by Member States was to simplify procedures and increase trust among the Member States; whereas the application of the mutual recognition procedure is regarded as an important tool to increase work sharing and ensure compliance with deadlines while guaranteeing optimum protection, and is important for the functioning of the internal market;’
§ 75
First part
Text as a whole excluding the words: ‘to assessing whether it would be justified’
Second part
those words
PPE:
§ 43
First part
‘Stresses that scientific peer-reviewed open literature, where available,
Second part
‘should be given the equivalent weight in the assessment as GLP-based studies; considers that they are both valid as contributions to the assessment and’
Third part
‘should be weighted according to the relative quality of the studies and their relevance to the application under consideration;’
Recital AY
First part
‘whereas the credibility of the Union authorisation system for plant protection products strongly depends on public trust in EFSA, which provides the scientific opinions that are the basis for decisions with regard to food safety in Europe;’
Second part
‘whereas the decreasing public trust in EFSA is a concern;’
recital CH
First part
‘whereas recent reports have highlighted significant declines in biodiversity with regard to birds and insects, in particular bees and other pollinators; whereas, in the last 27 years, a decline of over 75 % in total flying insect biomass in protected areas has been observed’
Second part
‘whereas agricultural intensification (e.g. pesticide usage, year-round tillage, increased use of fertilisers and frequency of agronomic measures), which was not incorporated in that analysis, may form a plausible cause; whereas agricultural intensification has been associated with an overall decline in biodiversity in plants, insects, birds and other species;’
Third part
‘whereas biodiversity and robust ecosystems are of fundamental importance, particularly bees and other pollinating insects, to ensure a healthy and sustainable agricultural sector;’
amendment 1
First part
Text as a whole excluding the word: ‘dwellings’
Second part
those words
amendment 45
First part
‘whereas risks are identified by EFSA in its conclusions on active substances, but the Commission often leaves risk mitigation measures to the Member States, which have expertise relevant to country-specific needs, notwithstanding the possibility granted to it under the Regulation to impose them at EU level; whereas this approach was condemned by the European Ombudsman in her decision in case 12/2013/MDC;’
Second part
‘whereas the Ombudsman declared that her understanding is that the exact definition of mitigation measures should be left to national authorities, in an acknowledgement that this is the most appropriate level for ensuring that such measures are adapted to specific land, soil and climate conditions and local agricultural practices;’
amendment 92
First part
‘Calls on the Commission, in accordance with its resolution of 15February 2017 on low-risk pesticides of biological origin and its resolution of 13September 2018 on the implementation of the Regulation, to submit a specific legislative proposal to amend the Regulation outside of the ongoing REFIT procedure, with a view to enabling a rigorous high-quality evaluation, authorisation and registration process;’
Second part
‘stresses that plant protection products of biological origin should be subject to the same rigorous evaluations as other substances;’
EFDD, GUE/NGL:
Recital O
First part
Text as a whole excluding the words: the first reference to the word ‘use’ and ‘when inappropriate’
Second part
‘use’ (first reference)
Third part
‘when inappropriate’
§ 9
First part
Text as a whole excluding the words: the first reference to the word ‘use’ and ‘when inappropriate’
Second part
‘use’ (first reference)
Third part
‘when inappropriate,’
PPE, Verts/ALE:
amendment 133
First part
Text as a whole excluding the words: ‘Calls on the Commission to’, ‘comprising an equal balance of scientists and senior judicial figures and’, and ‘and guaranteeing the reputability of the European experts;’
Second part
those words
Miscellaneous
Amendment 24 had been cancelled.
Amendment 27 had been declared inadmissible.
Romeo Franz and Bas Eickhout had withdrawn their signatures from amendment 1.
Julia Reid (EFDD Group) and Tomáš Zdechovský (PPE Group) had also signed amendment 1.
11.Establishing a dedicated financial programme for decommissioning of nuclear facilities and management of radioactive waste *
Amendments by the committee responsible – put to the vote collectively
1 3-4 7-10 12-15 17-29
committee
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Amendments by the committee responsible - separate vote
2
committee
split
1
+
2/RCV
+
391,210,31
6
committee
split
1
+
2/RCV
+
394,168,60
30
committee
sep
+
Article 3, § 1, point b
11
committee
RCV
+
380,209,45
§
original text
RCV
↓
Article 4, § 2, sub§ 1, point a
16
committee
RCV
+
450,153,27
§
original text
RCV
↓
After Article8
34
Verts/ALE
RCV
+
342,253,44
35
Verts/ALE
RCV
+
304,276,51
Recital 5
5
committee
EV
+
521,80,33
§
original text
split
1
↓
2
↓
3
↓
After recital 5
31
Verts/ALE
RCV
+
391,197,35
Recital 6
32
Verts/ALE
RCV
-
143,476,13
After recital 12
33
Verts/ALE
RCV
+
318,269,40
Vote: Commission proposal
RCV
+
468,125,47
Requests for roll-call votes
Verts/ALE:
amendments 2 (2nd part), 6 (2nd part), 11, 16, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35; article 3, § 1, point b (Commission proposal); article 4, § 2, sub§ 1, point a (Commission proposal).
Requests for separate votes
Verts/ALE:
amendments 11, 16, 30; article 3, § 1, point b (Commission proposal); article 4, § 2, sub§ 1, point a (Commission proposal).
Requests for split votes
Verts/ALE:
amendment 2
First part
Text as a whole excluding the words: ‘Nuclear research makes an important contribution to environmental sustainability and the fight to combat climate change by reducing the Union’s dependence on imported energy, while’
Second part
those words
amendment 6
First part
‘The Programme is a crucial part of Union’s efforts to maintain and enhance scientific and industrial leadership in the field of energy technologies.’
Second part
‘In order to support the safe operation of existing fission power and facilitate the decarbonisation of the power system, fission research should continue to form an integral part of the Euratom programme.’
recital 5 (Commission proposal)
First part
Text as a whole excluding the words: ‘power and’ and excluding the words ‘fostering fusion energy’
‘whereas the latest economic figures in 2018 reflect a certain slowdown in growth from the high levels of 2017,’
Second part
‘owing to a weaker impetus from external trade and higher oil prices;’
§ 2
First part
‘Emphasises that the euro is primarily a political project, rather than an economic one;’
Second part
‘stresses the irreversible nature of the single currency;’
§ 25
First part
‘Recalls that the ECB as an EU institution is bound by the Paris agreement;’
Second part
‘invites the ECB, in full respect of its mandate, its independence and the risk management framework, to integrate the commitment to the Paris agreement and economic, social and governance principles (ESG principles) into its policies;’
§ 33
First part
Text as a whole excluding the word: ‘not’
Second part
those words
amendment 1
First part
‘Takes note of the increase in TARGET2 balances indicating continued capital outflows from the euro area periphery; notes that the ECB considers that changes in the TARGET balances largely reflect the liquidity flows arising in the context of the APP and are not a symptom of renewed stress on the financial markets; calls on the ECB to clarify the underlying factors and potential risks relating to the imbalances that this could cause; considers that the ECB should demand appropriate collateral for TARGET2 balances;’
Second part
‘recommends that negative TARGET2 balances should automatically be converted into government debt if a Member State leaves the euro area;’
Third part
‘recommends establishing a formal procedure that enables Member States to exit the euro area;’
amendment 2
First part
‘Calls on the ECB, without prejudice to its independence, and on the Commission to recommend changing the ECB’s voting procedure so that for any of its decisions the votes in the Governing Council shall be weighted according to the national central banks’ shares in the subscribed capital of the ECB;’
Second part
‘calls on the ECB and the Commission to consider making it mandatory for non-standard monetary policy measures to be adopted by qualified majority vote only;’
PPE:
§ 16
First part
‘Notes the opinion of the ECB calling for the establishment of a European deposit insurance scheme (EDIS) as the third pillar of the banking union; highlights the key role of deposit insurance for confidence-building and for ensuring the safety of all deposits within the Banking Union; stresses that EDIS could help further enhance and safeguard financial stability;’
Second part
‘recognises that risk sharing and risk reduction should go hand in hand;’
Text as a whole excluding the words: ‘including, among various enforcement methods, the possibility of considering sanctions as a deterrent measure to be used, as last resort, in the case of serious and persistent breaches, with due regard to the social partners and organised and representative civil society’
Second part
those words
PPE:
amendment 4
First part
‘Takes note that the Commission considers that the Agreement has contributed to the modernisation and diversification of exports from Colombia and Peru and that it has had a positive impact on Colombian and Peruvian SMEs,’
Second part
‘but observes that figures relating to volumes and job creation are very low, and recalls that similar progress took place in previous periods; calls on the Commission to include the situation of the local industries and economic diversification in its future analysis; points out that the Agreement has the potential to make greater contributions to the development of the Colombian and Peruvian start-up scenes, in particular as regards the region’s entrepreneurial communities in urban hubs such as Bogotá, Medellín and Lima; stresses, however, that more needs to be done in terms of diversification of exports away from traditional mineral, oil and agricultural products, which account for up to 70 % of exports by volume, and towards the export of processed goods and products with greater added value, to support economic development and job creation, with full respect for environmental standards and human rights;’
amendment 7
First part
Text as a whole excluding the words: ‘that are environmentally more sustainable than palm oil’
Second part
those words
19.Situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2017
Citation 22 (“– having regard to its resolution of 1 June 2017 on combating antisemitism”)
Requests for separate votes
PPE:
§§ 10, 15, 23
GUE/NGL:
Citation 22 (“– having regard to its resolution of 1 June 2017 on combating antisemitism”)
Requests for split votes
PPE:
Recital F:
First part
‘whereas women and girls in the EU experience structural gender inequality in a variety of forms and in a range of settings – including gender discrimination, sexual harassment, gender-based violence and misogynistic hate speech – which severely limits their ability to enjoy their rights and participate on an equal footing in society; whereas in 2017, the #MeToo movement raised awareness of the scale and intensity of the sexual harassment and sexual and gender-based violence that women face; whereas the #MeToo movement resulted in some positive momentum for gender equality, but cases of sexual harassment and sexual and gender-based violence are still widespread; whereas in recent years reports have pointed out a growing backlash against women’s rights and gender equality in the EU;’
Second part
‘whereas women in the Union are not equal before the right to abortion owing to differing policies and legislation across Member States;’
§ 7
First part
‘Points out that improving the quality, independence and efficiency of national justice systems, in particular with regard to judges, prosecutors and lawyers, remains a key priority of the European Union;’
Second part
‘stresses that there is an urgent need to introduce a gender-sensitive perspective into the Member States’ legal and judicial systems, including the development and institutionalisation of the gender component through training programmes for all judiciary staff;’