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P9_TA(2023)0390 – European environmental economic accounts: new modules – Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 9 November 2023 on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 691/2011 as regards introducing new environmental economic accounts modules (COM(2022)0329 – C9-0223/2022 – 2022/0210(COD)) (Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)
P9_TA(2023)0390 – European environmental economic accounts: new modules – Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 9 November 2023 on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 691/2011 as regards introducing new environmental economic accounts modules (COM(2022)0329 – C9-0223/2022 – 2022/0210(COD)) (Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)
P9_TA(2023)0390 – European environmental economic accounts: new modules – Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 9 November 2023 on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 691/2011 as regards introducing new environmental economic accounts modules (COM(2022)0329 – C9-0223/2022 – 2022/0210(COD)) (Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)
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C/2024/2852 |
8.5.2024 |
P9_TA(2023)0390
European environmental economic accounts: new modules
Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 9 November 2023 on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 691/2011 as regards introducing new environmental economic accounts modules (COM(2022)0329 – C9-0223/2022 – 2022/0210(COD)) (1)
(Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)
(C/2024/2852)
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Amendment 2
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Amendment 3
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Recital 4
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Amendment 4
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Recital 5
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Amendment 36
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Recital 6
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Amendment 6
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
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Amendment 7
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Recital 6 b (new)
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Amendment 37
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Recital 6 c (new)
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Amendment 38
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Recital 6 d (new)
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Amendment 10
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Recital 6 e (new)
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Amendment 11
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Recital 8
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Amendment 12
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Recital 9
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Amendment 39
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
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Amendment 14
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Recital 14
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Amendment 15
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Regulation (EU) No 691/2011
Article 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
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Its overall objective is to provide data that supports the monitoring and evaluation of the Union’s progress of meeting its environmental objectives laid down in Union law as well as its international commitments in this area. |
Amendment 16
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) No 691/2011
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
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Amendment 40
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 691/2011
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
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"1a. By ... [3 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] the Commission shall present a legislative proposal in accordance with Article 9 to develop the following modules: |
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Amendment 18
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Regulation (EU) No 691/2011
Article 3 – paragraph 4a
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4a. The Commission (Eurostat) shall carry out a methodological and feasibility study on the monetary valuation of ecosystem services. Based on the results of this study, the Commission may supplement this Regulation in order to define, by means of a delegated act, for which of the ecosystem services already included in the reporting tables in section 5 of Annex IX monetary values shall be reported, the first reference year as well as a list of acceptable methods for establishing these monetary values. ; |
4a. By .... [18 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission (Eurostat) shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the monetary valuation of ecosystem services. The report shall include an assessment of methodological possibilities and the feasibility of monetary valuation, possible reporting values where those values are missing and possible alternative ways of measuring for Ecosystem services Accounts. The report may, where appropriate, be accompanied by a legislative proposal to amend this Regulation .; |
Amendment 19
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 691/2011
Article 3 – paragraph 4a a (new)
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4aa. By ... [one year from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall publish a study analysing the reporting data currently included in this regulation for Climate change mitigation, as well as propose the creation of a dedicated climate adaptation module to ensure that all reporting values to deliver the objectives of the European Green Deal and European Climate Law, the Fit for 55 package and the Net Zero Industry Act are provided by Member States. The study shall be accompanied by an indicative timeline for the future development of the modules. |
Amendment 21
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 691/2011
Article 4 – paragraph 1
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1. The Commission shall draw up a programme for pilot studies to be carried out by Member States on a voluntary basis in order to develop reporting and improve data quality, establish long time series and develop methodology. The programme shall include pilot studies to test the feasibility of introducing new environmental economic account modules. In drawing up the programme, the Commission shall ensure that no additional administrative or financial burdens are placed on the Member States and on the respondent units. |
"1. The Commission shall draw up a programme for pilot studies to be carried out by Member States on a voluntary basis in order to develop reporting and improve data quality, establish long time series and develop methodology. The programme shall include pilot studies to test the new environmental economic account modules. In drawing up the programme, the Commission shall give particular attention to modules producing data on energy subsidies, including fossil fuel subsidies, and ensure that no additional administrative or financial burdens are placed on the Member States and on the respondent units." |
Amendment 22
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) No 691/2011
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d
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Amendment 23
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) No 691/2011
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
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Member States which decide to use the sources, methods or innovative approaches referred to in point (d) shall inform the Commission (Eurostat) during the year preceding the reference year during which the source, method or innovative approach will be introduced, and shall provide details concerning the quality of the data obtained.; |
Member States which decide to use the sources, methods or innovative approaches referred to in point (d) shall inform the Commission (Eurostat) during the year preceding the reference year during which the source, method or innovative approach will be introduced, and shall provide details concerning the quality of the data obtained. The Commission may, within 3 months after being informed, advise Member States against using a specific innovative approach if it considers that the quality of the data risks not to be sufficient or make recommendations of how to achieve the required quality of the data. The Commission shall facilitate the exchange of best practices on innovative approaches among all Member States. The Commission shall publish all information received from Member States pursuant to this subparagraph as well as its advice, where applicable. ; |
Amendment 24
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 691/2011
Article 6 a (new)
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By ... [18 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] the Commission (Eurostat) and the European Environmental Agency (EEA) shall develop and provide the European Environment Accounts Dashboard with a science-based and freely accessible state-of-play information on data covered by the modules, such as the GHG emission reduction path, taking into account the objectives set in the European Climate law, progress towards biodiversity restoration and the associated investments. The Dashboard shall be updated annually, and cover new modules and data available. |
Amendment 25
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) No 691/2011
Article 8 – paragraph 2
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2. For the purposes of obtaining a derogation under paragraph 1 for Annexes VII, VIII and IX, the Member State concerned shall present a duly justified request to the Commission no later than [OPOCE, please insert exact date which is 24 months after the entry into force of this Regulation].; |
2. For the purposes of obtaining a derogation under paragraph 1 for Annexes VII, VIII and IX, the Member State concerned shall present a duly justified request to the Commission no later than [OPOCE, please insert exact date which is 24 months after the entry into force of this Regulation]. The Commission shall publish all requests received from Member States.’ ; |
Amendment 26
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Regulation (EU) No 691/2011
Article 9 – paragraph 2
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2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 3(3) , (4) and ( 4a ) shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years from 11 August 2011. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the 5-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period. |
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 3(1a), (3) , (4) and ( 4ab ) shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years from 11 August 2011. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the 5-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period. |
Amendment 27
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Regulation (EU) No 691/2011
Article 9 – paragraph 3
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3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 3(3) , (4) and ( 4a ) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. |
3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 3(1a), (3) , (4) and ( 4ab ) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. |
Amendment 28
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Regulation (EU) No 691/2011
Article 9 – paragraph 5
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5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 3(3) , (4) and ( 4a ) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council. |
5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 3(1a), (3) , (4) and ( 4ab ) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council. |
Amendment 29
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) No 691/2011
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
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Amendment 30
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
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In order to achieve the objectives laid down in Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, Member States shall submit data regarding climate change mitigation as from 1 January 2025. The data provided on climate change mitigation investment shall integrate current investments and capital transfers by institutional sectors, including general government, corporations and households, for activities listed in Annex VI to Regulation (EU) 2021/241, specifying whether a coefficient of 40% or 100% has been allocated for the calculation of support to climate change, for sectors listed in NACE Rev.2 (A*64 aggregation level), where relevant. |
Amendment 31
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I
Regulation (EU) No 691/2011
Annex VII – section 4 – paragraph 2
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Amendment 32
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Annex I
Regulation (EU) No 691/2011
Annex VIII – section 4 – paragraph 2
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Amendment 33
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I
Regulation (EU) 691/2011
Annex IX – section 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point e – third indent (new)
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Amendment 34
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I
Regulation (EU) 691/2011
Annex IX – section 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
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Amendment 35
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I
Regulation (EU) No 691/2011
Annex IX – section 4 – paragraph 2
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(1) The matter was referred back for interinstitutional negotiations to the committee responsible, pursuant to Rule 59(4), fourth subparagraph (A9-0296/2023).
(12) OJ L 114, 12.4.2022, p. 22.
(12) OJ L 114, 12.4.2022, p. 22.
(14) Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2009 on European statistics and repealing Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1101/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the transmission of data subject to statistical confidentiality to the Statistical Office of the European Communities, Council Regulation (EC) No 322/97 on Community Statistics, and Council Decision 89/382/EEC, Euratom establishing a Committee on the Statistical Programmes of the European Communities (OJ L 87, 31.3.2009, p. 164)
(14) Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2009 on European statistics and repealing Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1101/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the transmission of data subject to statistical confidentiality to the Statistical Office of the European Communities, Council Regulation (EC) No 322/97 on Community Statistics, and Council Decision 89/382/EEC, Euratom establishing a Committee on the Statistical Programmes of the European Communities (OJ L 87, 31.3.2009, p. 164)
(15) https://www.eca.europa.eu/en/Pages/DocItem.aspx?did=51214
(15) https://www.eca.europa.eu/en/Pages/DocItem.aspx?did=51214
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