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we often hear that the eu is leading the way on climate change but california has already put in place a low carbon fuel standard which assesses tar sands as high carbon.
eighty seven one g for conventional fuels.
we know that around twenty of greenhouse gas emissions come from transport.
cleaning up our transport fuels is a key part of the fight against climate change and that is why the fuel quality directive is so important.
two thousand and fourteen in preparing its proposal the commission has considered that the appropriate legislative approach needs to balance the accuracy and complexity of the reporting method with the degree of variability in the ghg intensities of different fuels.
unfortunately development of the implementing measure linked to the greenhouse gas intensity reduction target contained in the fuel quality directive has taken longer than anticipated.
as concerns the default values for oil sands and oil shale i am pleased to report that the commission has recently published reports indicating an average default value for oil sands and a range of indicative default values for oil shales.
to ensure that our approach is robust in terms of our obligations under international law and i will continue to do so.
so given that some weeks are necessary for the peer review and subsequently the finalisation of the commission's internal discussions there will be some delay before the draft implementing measure of the whole package can be discussed with the member states.
it is also foreseen that the draft implementing measure states that the commission will examine the ghg intensity of other categories of feedstock with high greenhouse gas emissions and if scientifically warranted the implementing measure will be amended through the addition of new feedstock categories.
this would make the measure non discriminatory by demonstrating that the list of feedstock categories is open and that the commission is actively looking at other categories and is ready to extend the list when enough evidence and data is gathered on other categories.
but as soon as it is approved by the regulatory committee the measure will be transmitted to the european parliament for scrutiny.
so without prejudging the outcome of the peer review process and the subsequent commission internal consultation it is the commission's intention at this stage to present a draft implementing measure to the relevant regulatory committee that will include default values both for oil sands and for oil shale as well as for other unconventional fuels such as coal to liquids and gas to liquids.
these reports are available on the commission's website. given the wide interest in this matter the commission believes that it would be useful to subject these reports to a limited peer review process. in taking this issue forward i have liaised closely with my colleague responsible for trade matters
during last autumn and the first weeks of this year extensive internal discussions have taken place within the commission which are currently being finalised and thus a proposal could be discussed with the member states in the coming months.
however the delay will not affect the ability of suppliers to meet their requirements under the directive as no member state has set an intermediate target for.
we were told that there had to be a study using exactly the same methodology.
be very helpful commissioner if you could explain to dg trade as i am sure you have that this is not an attack on canada and that apart from anything else parliament would want this issue of the default tar sands value to be sorted out in order to ensure a smooth passage for the eu canada trade agreement.
now that we have that study from the joint research centre and it shows the value of one hundred and seven g per megajoule way above the.
is absolutely not about discriminating against canada.
mr president i want to thank commissioner hedegaard for her long standing efforts on this issue and for her positive announcement this evening.
the fact that these alternative sources of oil are attracting investment interest across the globe is precisely why we must insist on a separate greenhouse gas value for them.
that is what we have provided and we all know what the reasons are.
one of the reasons is that it was not included from the very outset when this case started several years back. now we are doing this work and so we can bring it to an end.
when these trade measures were first proposed they did not include a human rights clause.
two thousand and sixteen the proposal today therefore is not for new measures but for an extension of existing measures and that is why my group has been able to support an accelerated procedure and why we will not support any amendments to this text.
my group will not accept a delay in the entry into force of this regulation.
if we do not approve this on thursday there will be a gap in preferences when the current trade regime with ukraine expires at the beginning of november.
it would send the wrong signal to the people of ukraine if we wilfully stood in the way of european solidarity and support as they struggle to re establish democracy and economic stability.
as the commissioner has just reminded us after the historic simultaneous signing by the european parliament and the ukrainian parliament this has been delayed until.
russia should not have a say in eu ukraine trade relations and the commission needs to ensure that we do not end up in the same situation in december two thousand and fifteen when the association agreement enters into force.
given the current situation our timely decision will prove that the european parliament can act swiftly and decisively.
it faces enormous economic and financial difficulties;
we speak ukraine continues to struggle on all fronts at the same time. the ceasefire is not being respected;
we all know what happened later.
this should help ukraine to withstand the pressure from russia which is willing to obstruct the implementation of the association agreement between the eu and ukraine and to interfere in our bilateral relations and sovereign decisions.
i am pleased we have a broad and firm understanding that europe has to stand by ukraine by granting the unilateral extension of the autonomous trade measures as.
what could have been stopped at poland's borders finally engulfed the whole world.
and it has to undergo deep internal reforms. europe has made a commitment to help ukraine and with today's decision we will turn our words into deeds.
ukraine is today's front and strong statements and words of support are simply not enough.
not extending them would not only seem a political statement but would have a very real economic impact on the country and its people.
ukrainian exports to the eu increased by twenty five in may and june of this year compared to the same period last year and during the first six months of two thousand and fourteen exports from ukraine to russia fell by.
it is now important that these conditions are met and that the timeframe is kept.
the regulation before us prolongs the autonomous trade measures and amends the existing regulation to make access by ukraine to the preferential conditions conditional upon respect for democratic principles human rights and fundamental freedoms as well as respect for the rule of law.
two thousand and sixteen meanwhile preferential trade measures were already adopted in april two thousand and fourteen as part of the support package for ukraine.
choosing rules based trade and a movement towards an open society will require difficult reforms.
all products must conform to eu standards but the increase in trade may make it harder to control them.
the deep and comprehensive trade agreement which is part of the association agreement is set to enter into force on one january.
in principle the autonomous trade measures do not allow illegal products onto the european market.
this is also mentioned in the association agreement.
at their root is the choice of the ukrainians to seek stronger ties with the eu.
however this should not lead to products coming onto the european market which would otherwise be illegal and which could harm european producers.
given the economic asymmetry between the eu and ukraine the increase in exports from ukraine is economically important for the country but it has relatively little effect on us in the eu.
we express our deep sorrow and sympathy to the family of mr bahizire and we call on the council and the commission to put pressure on the authorities of the democratic republic of congo to provide for normal conditions for human rights defenders
floribert was one of the most well known active and vocal human rights defenders in the drc leader of the organisation with whom the commission works regularly and which is one of the most respected human rights organisations in the drc.
the circumstances of his death strongly suggest that such a loss might indeed be a murder that could implicate drc officials. accordingly the death of floribert gave rise to strong reactions not only in the drc but also from the international community.
and the perpetrators should be effectively prosecuted.
president kabila has already expressed his wish to clarify the events;
some suspects from the national police forces have been arrested and the head of the national police has been suspended until further notice.
the drc's initial response does indeed indicate that the authorities understand the need to promote an impartial credible and transparent investigation.
the change of name has sadly not changed the political culture in this country.
i am also convinced that the climate of political violence and impunity in the drc and in other parts of africa sometimes is linked to the control of resources especially minerals.
i have previously urged the commission to consider extending the kimberley process of certification beyond diamonds the blood diamond story as it were to other minerals.
i believe this would be a significant step forward in helping to address the lawlessness that continues to claim the lives of brave men such as this man in particular.
ever since i've been in this chamber i've been told that the flow of history is towards federalisation and big blocs like the european union but i've got to say there's no evidence for it.
of the countries with the highest gdp per head the top ten there is only one large state the united states of america. why? because it has pulled off the trick of administering itself like a confederation of tiny statehoods.
as aristotle observed to the size of a state there is a limit just as to implements animals and plants for they cannot retain their natural facility when they are too large.
one hundred and ninety five the tide is flowing the other way.
one thing you notice is that they are all small it's the switzerlands the singapores the monacos the channel islands the uaes the bruneis.
new financial technologies are a source of great financial opportunities for the eu and its citizens although to enjoy benefits without paying additional costs we need the right legislative framework in place.
i voted in favour of this report as i see very significant benefits of fintech such as cost reduction efficiency gains and enhanced transparency when it comes to investment and crossborder financial flows.
moreover we need to see financial technologies as a tool for the eu to develop a digital single market and remain competitive at the global scale.
at each stage of the recognition process different types of obstacles still persist.
the european parliament is the only european institution with members democratically and directly elected.
they expect that the eu will help them with issues where the eu can work better than they can alone.
but almost no one here is a tech entrepreneur and even those who do have backgrounds in it are not in the same position to make decisions about regulation and investment as those who are directly involved with the sector.
what did the government have to do with that?
it simply stood back and created a climate where the laws were enforced and where regulations were friendly.
that is all you need to do. i promise you that there are a million guys out there who are much more interested and involved than anyone in this chamber. it is not going to be our business once we leave but if you really want technology of this kind to flourish in the remaining european union the best thing you can do is to stand back and let them get on with it.
and tackle possible future crises together in a fully coordinated manner.
the commission stands fully behind this agreement and is pleased with the outcome of the negotiations.
i believe the decision as negotiated fulfils these three aspirations.
and ten ec. where the specific expertise needed is not immediately available in the advisory structures of scientific committees and where the urgency so requires the commission will inform without delay the member states and relevant scientific bodies about the particular expertise needed to help identify the experts it is looking
first the decision will strengthen preparedness planning capacity at eu level by reinforcing coordination and sharing of best practice and information on national preparedness activities.
second the decision provides for risk assessments on the impact of chemical and environmental threats on people's health.
let me expand a little.
we also want to give fathers more opportunities to take on more family responsibilities.
we need to take into account the situation of older women who have already reached or are nearing retirement age.
we will continue to support stakeholders in their effort to break the glass ceiling to combat segregation on the labour market to improve women's access to highearning professions and to ensure that skills efforts and responsibilities are recognised in all sectors.
we need decisive action to increase women's participation on the labour market.
older women are also far more likely than men to live alone and with limiting disabilities.
simply put older women in the eu are at higher risk of poverty and social exclusion then older men.
women account for almost two thirds of pensioners in the eu and they receive pensions which are on average thirty eight lower than men. they make up the bulk of the pensioners who have small pensions. as a result many women experience retirement under financial constraints and with an increased loss of independence as some of you
these factors further reinforce the gap.
but unfortunately the gender gap in pensions is likely to persist as long as women continue to earn less and are more likely to interrupt their careers and to work parttime.
we need to ensure that they are no longer obliged to choose between their family and their professional career.
we will be vigilant and further investigate the effect of a shift towards a multi pillar system.
i hear and share your concerns that recent pension reforms may actually exacerbate inequalities.
in addition the commission is committed to taking action against the root causes of the gender pay gap. discrimination on the grounds of gender is still prevalent at work so strong monitoring and enforcement of existing rights is more necessary than ever.
this is precisely the aim of the initiative to support work life balance for parents and carers which the commission adopted in april.
the commission will keep the inta committee informed about the development of the eu proposals for these provisions on trade and gender.
following a suggestion from this house the commission and the international trade centre are also launching a collection of firm level data on women entrepreneurship and female employment in eu exporting and importing firms.
finally the commission uses every opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of gender equality for economic growth and the opportunities that trade can provide including through trade policy reviews in the
makes a very valuable contribution to strengthening gender aspects in eu trade policy. the commission is committed to gender equality. eu trade policy already contributes to this goal through some of its instruments for example its sustainability impact assessments the generalised system of preferences the gsp and the trade and sustainable development chapters of the european union's free trade agreements.
the commission is ready to sponsor several follow up actions such as organising workshops collecting data on women's participation in international trade and applying a gender lens to our trade related technical assistance.
let me mention some further activities to contribute to the promotion of women's economic empowerment the european union's recently reviewed aid for trade strategy introduces for all its projects the requirement of a systematic gender analysis.
wto. last but not least the eu's commitment towards gender equality and women's empowerment has been expanded by the eu gender action plan too placing gender at the heart of the european union's actions from international relations to commercial agreements and holding all of us accountable for its achievements.
these provisions will include commitments to effectively implement relevant international legal instruments on gender equality such as the convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women and a structured framework for cooperating and sharing best practices on women in international trade.
in the international arena the eu actively supported the adoption of the joint declaration on trade and women's economic empowerment on the occasion of the wto ministerial conference in buenos aires in december. two thousand and seventeen the declaration seeks to remove barriers to and foster women's economic empowerment.
we are also looking to improve our analysis by using the most advanced methods like the unctad toolbox on trade and gender.
promotion of free trade empowers people to be economically active lifting people out of poverty boosting education and creating higher standards of living.
madam president twelve million women in the eu have jobs that depend on the export of goods and services to the rest of the world.
at the expense of stubbornness and bitterness at the uk's exit and fear of other eu countries following suit the eu could risk jeopardising the livelihood of those women and men whose jobs are reliant upon trade. it is a clear case where politics from any source cannot be allowed to interfere with good sense and the wellbeing of women everywhere.
whilst trade can liberate the poorest of nations it is of paramount importance that women are protected by labour laws avoiding issues with precarious work and that discrimination be eradicated and that there are equal opportunities for men and women.
free trade agreements alone. domestic policies such as those tackling gender segregation in the labour market and alleviating the disproportionate care responsibilities that women face are clearly the key.
therefore the commission will continue to make the european union's trade policy more inclusive so that it contributes to women's economic empowerment.
sexism is a system of oppression that affects every aspect of life.
unfortunately in many cases the fight for gender equality and trade agreements is disregarded or left out in favour of other interests.
trade includes a wide variety of issues and sectors which affect women and lgbtiq people.
it is absolutely crucial to properly assess the impact our commercial policy has on gender equality. i would like to thank the rapporteurs for stating that the eu's trading commitments should never overrule human rights.
this must always be our first priority.
unfortunately the conservative government's chasing of post brexit trade agreements at any cost will mean that human rights gender equality and social justice will be sacrificed on the altar of neo liberal values.
therefore it's time to stop brexit and continue the collective fight for a fairer world.
i expect this partnership with the industry to lead to concrete outcomes in preventing and countering radicalisation leading to violent extremism.
i hope that we will continue our constructive dialogue on matters of security and more specifically the pending proposals and envisaged initiatives.
set out the principles and key actions in this area.
the commission is both financially and politically supporting the continuation of this project.
we cannot allow fear to prevail because fear is also a threat.
we have been through this before and we know that our strength is our unity and our resilience.
this agenda is the reason why we are not just reacting to events now. we are implementing and accelerating the actions we already had in the pipeline to strengthen our resilience to terror.
on. we are working to improve evidence and intelligence sharing across the european union in full respect as is obvious of fundamental rights.
in this context i welcome the call to reinforce the mandate and resources of the european cybercrime centre to enable it to face these new challenges.
this means that our work has to start right here in our countries in our societies and in our neighbourhoods. let me now refer to the abuse of the internet and social media for terrorist purposes.
so we are by no means starting from zero.
while we are still grieving for the innocent people who lost their lives in paris we cannot allow this to turn into a general psychosis.
we cannot allow the terrorists to demoralise us and win because terrorists target innocent people but they also target our values and our way of life.
an important example of one such action is the crucial new rules to control firearms that we proposed just last week. i will very soon come forward with an action plan on their trafficking as well.
well. this report will serve as a basis for a continued exchange of views about our prevention policy.
since the year two thousand and eleven the ran has produced policy recommendations as well as practical guidance and training material to better prevent and address radicalisation on schools and the prison and probation environment
our only way forward is to act to prevent these actions from happening and to ensure the security of our citizens and our democracies.
our strongest partner and guarantor for the delivery of effective preventive measures is the radicalisation awareness network more.
today's report touches on several other important elements that we are working
we will need your full support and engagement on the difficult way ahead.
british values are abhorrent within many of these self segregated communities.
jihadi john came from a middle class family and could enjoy a wonderful british life.
we are at war.
but like hundreds of other radicals he turned against our society watching porn using drugs abusing the freedoms of our society to spread hate and terror.
madam president i too would like to express my sympathy with the french people. these recent terror attacks prove that we have been sleepwalking into a hotbed of the worst of multiculturalism.
we need to work with internet providers to reduce the dangerous hate filled and exploitative propaganda on the internet today.
understanding why this is the path they have chosen is one of the greatest challenges we face today and it requires a comprehensive response.
i would like to support the remarks made by my honourable friend dr karim a few minutes ago regarding the appalling way in which the media in the uk and elsewhere has reported such dangerous falsehoods particularly only days after paris which undermine all of what we are working towards for the security of our citizens.
solutions are found through cooperation through actions and a willingness to acknowledge that these most difficult challenges are both complex and nuanced.
but solutions are never found by pointing the finger of blame at each other or indeed by the demonisation of entire communities religions or groups of people.
we need to better implement existing laws and to reduce loopholes.
law enforcement civil society and governments need to work with communities and their leaders with schools and with prisons.
but we know we have to work within the framework of the democratic values that we espouse and which are under attack and not only from one direction and i do not mean the pop group.