Thomas Bajada

AMENDMENTS 16 - 157 - Draft report Conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction

7. For planned activities under Member States’ jurisdiction or control that take place in areas within national jurisdiction and are likely to cause substantial pollution of or...

AMENDMENTS 16 - 157 - Draft report Conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction

(s) ‘minor or transitory effects’ mean effects that do not cause substantial pollution of or make significant and harmful changes to the marine environment.

AMENDMENTS 16 - 157 - Draft report Conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction

5. In order to ensure that completeness and quality of the environmental impact assessment reports, Member States shall ensure that the reports are prepared by competent experts, who are...

AMENDMENTS 16 - 157 - Draft report Conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction

(7a) In line with the BBNJ Agreement, all Parties should cooperate, as appropriate, with relevant legal instruments and frameworks and relevant global, regional, subregional and sectoral...

AMENDMENTS 16 - 157 - Draft report Conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction

(8a) Regulation (EU) No 1026/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishes a framework to allow for the identification and the adoption of measures with regard to third...

AMENDMENTS 16 - 157 - Draft report Conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction

(21) When determining the likelihood of causing substantial pollution of or significant and harmful changes to the marine environment by planned activities, Member States...

AMENDMENTS 16 - 157 - Draft report Conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction

1. Member States shall ensure that the competent authority or authorities make a decision to authorise a planned activity when, taking into account mitigation or management measures, have...

AMENDMENTS 16 - 157 - Draft report Conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction

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AMENDMENTS 16 - 157 - Draft report Conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction

Where a Member State with jurisdiction or control over an authorised activity identifies substantial pollution of or significant and harmful changes to the marine environment that either...

AMENDMENTS 16 - 157 - Draft report Conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction

1. This Directive applies to planned activities under Member States’ jurisdiction or control that take place in areas beyond national jurisdiction. It sets out rules applicable to activities...

AMENDMENTS 16 - 157 - Draft report Conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction

(20) Any plans or programmes prepared or adopted by national, regional or local authorities of Member States which are likely to cause substantial pollution of or significant and...

AMENDMENTS 16 - 157 - Draft report Conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction

(18) While the purpose of this Directive is to provide for a legal framework governing activities taking place in areas beyond national jurisdiction, any activities to be conducted in areas within...

AMENDMENTS 16 - 157 - Draft report Conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction

(a) a conclusion of the competent authority on the likely substantial pollution of or significant and harmful changes to the marine environment by the planned activity...

AMENDMENTS 16 - 157 - Draft report Conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction

1. In line with the objective of contributing to the implementation of the Aarhus Convention, Member States shall ensure that, in accordance with the relevant national legal system,...

AMENDMENTS 102 - 199 - Draft report Restructuring the Union framework for the taxation of energy products and electricity (recast)

(7b) To ensure an appropriate level of connectivity to island and outermost regions at affordable prices, Regulation 2023/1805 on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime...

AMENDMENTS 102 - 199 - Draft report Restructuring the Union framework for the taxation of energy products and electricity (recast)

(7a) For insular regions having no connections by road, train or bridge with the European mainland, and for peripheral, outermost and remote regions, especially those with an economy that is...

AMENDMENTS 200 - 422 - Draft report Restructuring the Union framework for the taxation of energy products and electricity (recast)

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AMENDMENTS 200 - 422 - Draft report Restructuring the Union framework for the taxation of energy products and electricity (recast)

2. The power to adopt the delegated acts referred to in Article 2(8) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from 1 January 2023.

AMENDMENTS 102 - 199 - Draft report Restructuring the Union framework for the taxation of energy products and electricity (recast)

(3a) Insular, peripheral, outermost and remote regions have little alternative but to build their economic competitiveness with the support of air transport, enabling and promoting key...

AMENDMENTS 200 - 422 - Draft report Restructuring the Union framework for the taxation of energy products and electricity (recast)

3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 2(8) may be revoked at any time by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It...

AMENDMENTS 200 - 422 - Draft report Restructuring the Union framework for the taxation of energy products and electricity (recast)

Article7a Moratorium for insular, peripheral, outermost and remote regions Provided that for insular regions having no connections by road, train or bridge with the European mainland, and for...

AMENDMENTS 200 - 422 - Draft report Restructuring the Union framework for the taxation of energy products and electricity (recast)

6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 2(8) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the...

AMENDMENTS 102 - 199 - Draft report Restructuring the Union framework for the taxation of energy products and electricity (recast)

(4) Environmental taxation can be a cost-effective mean for Member States to achieve the targeted reductions of greenhouse gasses. The proper functioning of the internal market requires common...

19 a. Underlines the potential of collaboration with third countries sharing the same sea-basin, including in the framework of RFMOs, to share best practices, leverage investments and...

13. Calls on the Member States to strengthen communication, coordination and cooperation in order to implement rapid-response measures for the early detection and rapid eradication of marine IAS,...

14. Underlines that the Mediterranean Sea, in particular, is a hotspot, harbouring more IAS than any other sea globally, with significant impacts on the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, thus...

AMENDMENTS 1 - 129 - Draft opinion on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2026

3 a. Emphasises that spending on defence should not come at the expense of social and environmental spending;

AMENDMENTS 1 - 129 - Draft opinion on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2026

9 a. Notes the low level of financial literacy in the Union, and the discrepancies between Member States and demographic groups regarding the levels of financial literacy; asks in this context...

5. Emphasises that public resources should be focused on enhancing the wellbeing of EU citizens, therefore ensuring the sustainability and accessibility of public services and...

Ga. whereas the July 2023 Eurobarometer survey shows that only 18% of EU citizens possess a high level of financial literacy.