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For this reason, the opinion seeks to adopt a modest approach, restricting itself to the aspects of the Commission’s proposal that are most relevant to international trade.
For this reason, the opinion seeks to adopt a modest approach, restricting itself to the aspects of the Commission’s proposal that are most relevant to international trade.
Equally some of the amendments are intended to indicate a broad political orientation, whilst recognising that there can be multiple routes to achieving a particular objective.
Equally some of the amendments are intended to indicate a broad political orientation, whilst recognising that there can be multiple routes to achieving a particular objective.
In these cases, it did not seem practical or useful to seek to trace through all the potential consequential amendments.
In these cases, it did not seem practical or useful to seek to trace through all the potential consequential amendments.
Most importantly, whilst accepting that renewable energy can make a significant contribution to the fight against climate change, this opinion takes as its starting point the maxim "first, do no harm".
Most importantly, whilst accepting that renewable energy can make a significant contribution to the fight against climate change, this opinion takes as its starting point the maxim "first, do no harm".
In this respect, it is clear that the situation has changed significantly since January 2007 when the Commission proposed a binding 10% target for the share of renewable energy in petrol and diesel in 2020.
In this respect, it is clear that the situation has changed significantly since January 2007 when the Commission proposed a binding 10% target for the share of renewable energy in petrol and diesel in 2020.
Food prices have soared (with the World Bank estimating an average 83% increase in the last three years) while a number of developing countries are becoming increasingly concerned about whether their populations will have adequate food supplies.
Food prices have soared (with the World Bank estimating an average 83% increase in the last three years) while a number of developing countries are becoming increasingly concerned about whether their populations will have adequate food supplies.
As World Bank President Robert Zoellick recently observed, “soaring food prices and their impact on hunger, malnutrition and development threaten to push 100 million people further into poverty.
As World Bank President Robert Zoellick recently observed, “soaring food prices and their impact on hunger, malnutrition and development threaten to push 100 million people further into poverty.
For more than 2 billion people, high food prices are now a matter of daily struggle, sacrifice, and, for some, even survival, with no apparent relief in sight.
For more than 2 billion people, high food prices are now a matter of daily struggle, sacrifice, and, for some, even survival, with no apparent relief in sight.
Malnutrition threatens to harm not only this generation but the generation to come.”
Malnutrition threatens to harm not only this generation but the generation to come.”
In addition, successive UN rapporteurs on the right to food have expressed concern that diverting foodstuffs for fuel production risks causing increased malnutrition.
In addition, successive UN rapporteurs on the right to food have expressed concern that diverting foodstuffs for fuel production risks causing increased malnutrition.
At the same time, it is estimated that around a quarter of the 2007 US maize crop was used for biofuels while the journal Science suggests that the use of maize-based ethanol doubles greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions over 30 years.
At the same time, it is estimated that around a quarter of the 2007 US maize crop was used for biofuels while the journal Science suggests that the use of maize-based ethanol doubles greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions over 30 years.
For these reasons, it seems essential to reconsider the binding 10% target and recall that, in its conclusions of March 2007, the European Council made this target conditional on the emergence of commercially available “second generation” biofuels (from waste products rather than food crops).
For these reasons, it seems essential to reconsider the binding 10% target and recall that, in its conclusions of March 2007, the European Council made this target conditional on the emergence of commercially available “second generation” biofuels (from waste products rather than food crops).
This opinion therefore proposes to delay the date for the 10% target and to introduce a review clause to allow the target to be revised in the light of progress towards second generation fuels.
This opinion therefore proposes to delay the date for the 10% target and to introduce a review clause to allow the target to be revised in the light of progress towards second generation fuels.
It also seeks to strengthen the sustainability criteria proposed by the Commission so as to avoid the absurd situation of a policy, which purports to combat climate change, having the opposite effect by encouraging deforestation.
It also seeks to strengthen the sustainability criteria proposed by the Commission so as to avoid the absurd situation of a policy, which purports to combat climate change, having the opposite effect by encouraging deforestation.
In doing this, it acknowledges that, while certification is important, its effectiveness is limited.
In doing this, it acknowledges that, while certification is important, its effectiveness is limited.
The problem is not only to avoid undisturbed forest being converted for biofuel production – which the Commission acknowledges as undesirable – but also to avoid existing agricultural land being used for biofuel with the food crops or livestock previously occupying that land shifting to environmentally sensitive areas.
The problem is not only to avoid undisturbed forest being converted for biofuel production – which the Commission acknowledges as undesirable – but also to avoid existing agricultural land being used for biofuel with the food crops or livestock previously occupying that land shifting to environmentally sensitive areas.
As a result the certification process needs to be much more comprehensive than in the Commission proposal.
As a result the certification process needs to be much more comprehensive than in the Commission proposal.
Finally it is important that the transport of biofuels or their inputs does not create GHG emissions on a scale that undermines the overall environmental benefit.
Finally it is important that the transport of biofuels or their inputs does not create GHG emissions on a scale that undermines the overall environmental benefit.
The most flagrant example of this is the so-called “splash and dash” trade whereby biofuels are exported to the US and, after the addition of a small amount of mineral oil, re-exported, collecting multiple subsidies.
The most flagrant example of this is the so-called “splash and dash” trade whereby biofuels are exported to the US and, after the addition of a small amount of mineral oil, re-exported, collecting multiple subsidies.
However, as existing anti-dumping and anti-subsidy rules appear to allow action against this practice, it appears unnecessary to table specific amendments on that point.
However, as existing anti-dumping and anti-subsidy rules appear to allow action against this practice, it appears unnecessary to table specific amendments on that point.
While biofuels and their implications for agricultural trade and food security are the most important international trade issue raised by this proposal, the trade advantages of advances in renewable energy technology should not be overlooked.
While biofuels and their implications for agricultural trade and food security are the most important international trade issue raised by this proposal, the trade advantages of advances in renewable energy technology should not be overlooked.
We already have examples where European firms have gained “first mover” advantages in wind or solar technology which has subsequently provided a sound basis for exports and licensing deals.
We already have examples where European firms have gained “first mover” advantages in wind or solar technology which has subsequently provided a sound basis for exports and licensing deals.
The 20% overall renewables target will continue to provide incentives for research and technological advances.
The 20% overall renewables target will continue to provide incentives for research and technological advances.
However care should be taken that nothing in the energy and climate change package undermines the ability of member states to use feed-in tariffs, which have already demonstrated their effectiveness in promoting renewable energy.
However care should be taken that nothing in the energy and climate change package undermines the ability of member states to use feed-in tariffs, which have already demonstrated their effectiveness in promoting renewable energy.
Consideration should also be given to using multilateral and bilateral trade negotiations to promote the widest possible diffusion of new advances in renewable energy technology.
Consideration should also be given to using multilateral and bilateral trade negotiations to promote the widest possible diffusion of new advances in renewable energy technology.
Комисията по международна търговия приканва водещата комисия по промишленост, изследвания и енергетика да включи в доклада си следните изменения:
The Committee on International Trade calls on the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, as the committee responsible, to incorporate the following amendments in its report:
По тези причини, в изявление към Протокола от срещата на Европейския съвет от 15 февруари 2007 г. Комисията заяви, че не счита, че обвързващият характер на целите трябва да се отложи до момента, когато второто поколение биогорива се появят в търговско разпространение.
In a statement to the minutes of the Council of 15 February 2007, the Commission therefore stated that it did not consider that the binding nature of the target should be deferred until second generation biofuels became commercially available .
(6) Повишаването на цените на хранителните продукти и недостигът на храна, особено в уязвимите развиващи се държави, в съчетание с липсата на сигурност относно това, доколко е вероятно биогоривата от второ поколение да започнат да се предлагат на пазара преди 2020 г., представляват сериозно основание да се постави под въпрос целесъобразността на обвързващата цел за 10 % дял на биогоривата .
(6) Rising food prices and food shortages, particularly in vulnerable developing countries, combined with doubts about the likelihood of second-generation biofuels being commercially available by 2020 provide strong grounds for questioning the appropriateness of the binding 10% biofuels target.
The European Council’s decision to make the biofuels target conditional on the availability of sustainable, commercially viable second generation biofuels provided a necessary safety valve whose importance has become ever more apparent as commodity prices have soared.
The European Council’s decision to make the biofuels target conditional on the availability of sustainable, commercially viable second generation biofuels provided a necessary safety valve whose importance has become ever more apparent as commodity prices have soared.
The Commission’s determination to maintain its target without regard for changed circumstances should not be accepted.
The Commission’s determination to maintain its target without regard for changed circumstances should not be accepted.
В светлината на позициите на Комисията, на Съвета и на Европейския парламент, уместно е да бъдат установени задължителни цели за 2020 г. за 20 % общ дял на възобновяемата енергия , както и за 10 % дял на възобновяемата енергия за транспортни цели спрямо потреблението в Европейския съюз.
(8) In the light of the positions taken by the Commission, the Council and the European Parliament, it is appropriate to establish mandatory targets for an overall 20% share of renewable energy and a 10% share of renewable energy in transport in the European Union's consumption in 2020.
(8) В контекста на позициите на Комисията, на Съвета и на Европейския парламент, е целесъобразно да бъде установена задължителна цел за 2020 г. за 20%-ов общ дял на възобновяемата енергия в общото енергопотребление в Европейския съюз , както и да се преразгледат всички цели относно дела на възобновяемата енергия в транспорта до 2015 г .
(8) In the light of the positions taken by the Commission, the Council and the European Parliament, it is appropriate to establish a mandatory target for an overall 20% share of renewable energy in the European Union's consumption in 2020 and to review any target for the share of renewable energy in transport by 2015 .
При все че технически е възможно за Общността да изпълни целта за биогоривата само въз основа на собствено производство, вероятно и желателно е тази цел да бъде фактически изпълнена чрез съчетание на собствено производство и внос.
While it would technically be possible for the Community to meet its biofuel target solely from domestic production, it is both likely and desirable that the target will in fact be met through a combination of domestic production and imports.
За тази цел, Комисията следва да наблюдава предлагането на пазара на Общността за биогорива и, ако това е уместно , следва да предлага подходящи мерки за достигане на балансиран подход между вътрешното производство и вноса, отчитайки развитието на многостранните и двустранните търговски преговори, а също и съображения по отношение на околната среда , цените , сигурността на енергийните доставки и др.
To this end, the Commission should monitor the supply of the Community market for biofuels, and should, as appropriate, propose relevant measures to achieve a balanced approach between domestic production and imports, taking into account the development of multilateral and bilateral trade negotiations as well as environmental, cost , energy security and other considerations.
От друга страна, за целта относно възобновяемата енергия за транспортни цели, е целесъобразно да се зададе една и съща цел за всички държави-членки, с оглед да се осигури съответствие в спецификациите и достъпността на транспортните горива.
(10) By contrast, it is appropriate for the target for renewable energy in transport to be set at the same level for each Member State in order to ensure consistency in transport fuel specifications and availability.
За тази цел, Комисията следва да наблюдава предлагането на пазара на Общността за биогорива и по целесъобразност , да предлага корекция на целта и/или подходящи мерки за достигане на балансиран подход между вътрешното производство и вноса, като отчита развитието на многостранните и двустранните търговски преговори, а също и екологичните и социалните разходи , сигурността на енергийните доставки и др.
To this end, the Commission should monitor the supply of the Community market for biofuels, and should, as appropriate, propose a revised target and/or relevant measures to achieve a balanced approach between domestic production and imports, taking into account the development of multilateral and bilateral trade negotiations as well as environmental, and social costs , energy security and other considerations.
(35а) С цел да се постигне максимален принос на биогоривата в борбата с изменението на климата, следва да се предприемат мерки, които да гарантират, че изходните култури се отглеждат във възможно най-голяма близост до инсталацията за производство на горива;
(35a) In order to maximise the contribution of biofuels in combating climate change, measures should be taken to ensure that the input crops are grown as near as possible to the fuel-production facility;
Transport of raw materials and biofuels to production facilities causes additional greenhouse gas emissions.
Transport of raw materials and biofuels to production facilities causes additional greenhouse gas emissions.
This could be avoided by using the nearest possible production facility
This could be avoided by using the nearest possible production facility
Прилагането на такива критерии по отношение на вноса от трети страни е административно и технически неосъществимо.
Applying such criteria to imports from third countries is administratively and technically unfeasible .
(40) Биогоривата и другите течни горива от биомаса следва да съответстват на екологичните изисквания на ЕС по отношение на селското стопанство.
(40) Biofuels and other bioliquids should comply with EU environmental requirements for agriculture.
The Commission’s proposal would put European farmers at a competitive disadvantage and reduce the overall environmental benefits of a shift to biofuels.
The Commission’s proposal would put European farmers at a competitive disadvantage and reduce the overall environmental benefits of a shift to biofuels.
Whilst it may not always be possible to require third country exporters to meet European standards, this approach should not be ruled out a priori.
Whilst it may not always be possible to require third country exporters to meet European standards, this approach should not be ruled out a priori.
Всяка държава-членка трябва да осигури нейният дял на енергия от възобновяеми източници в крайното енергопотребление през 2020 г. да е поне равен на нейната цел за общия дял на енергията от възобновяеми източници през тази година, посочен в третата колона на таблицата в Част А на Приложение I.
Each Member State shall ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in final consumption of energy in 2020 is at least their overall target for the share of energy from renewable sources in that year, as set out in the third column of the table in Part A of Annex I.
За да се постигне целта за 20%-ов общ дял, всяка държава-членка трябва да осигури нейният дял на енергия от възобновяеми източници в крайното енергопотребление през 2020 г. да е поне равен на нейната цел за общия дял на енергията от възобновяеми източници през тази година, посочен в третата колона на таблицата в Част А на Приложение I.
In order to achieve the 20% overall target, each Member State shall ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in final consumption of energy in 2020 is at least their overall target for the share of energy from renewable sources in that year, as set out in the third column of the table in Part A of Annex I.
Although a binding overall EU target of a 20% share of renewable energies by 2020 was agreed at the European Council held in Brussels on 8-9 March 2007 on a binding overall EU target of a 20% share of renewable energies by 2020, this target is not clearly stated in the Commission's proposal.
Although a binding overall EU target of a 20% share of renewable energies by 2020 was agreed at the European Council held in Brussels on 8-9 March 2007 on a binding overall EU target of a 20% share of renewable energies by 2020, this target is not clearly stated in the Commission's proposal.
Член 3 – параграф 3 – алинея 1
Article 3 - paragraph 3 - subparagraph 1
Всяка държава-членка следва да осигури постигането на такъв дял на енергията от възобновяеми източници в транспорта през 2020 г. , който да е поне 10 % от крайното потребление на енергия в транспорта в тази държава-членка.
Each Member State shall ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in transport in 2020 is at least 10% of final consumption of energy in transport in that Member State.
Всяка държава-членка следва да осигури постигането на такъв дял на енергията от възобновяеми източници в транспорта през 2025 г. , който да е поне 10 % от крайното потребление на енергия в транспорта в тази държава-членка.
Each Member State shall ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in transport in 2025 is at least 10% of final consumption of energy in transport in that Member State.
The 2020 target date no longer seems appropriate in view of the rapid increase in food prices, concern about the availability of adequate food in many developing countries and doubts about the date when second generation biofuels will become available on commercially viable terms.
The 2020 target date no longer seems appropriate in view of the rapid increase in food prices, concern about the availability of adequate food in many developing countries and doubts about the date when second generation biofuels will become available on commercially viable terms.
Преглед на наличността и предлагането на второ поколение биогорива
Review of availability of second generation biofuels
До 1 септември 2015 г. Комисията представя на Европейския парламент и Съвета доклад относно напредъка, постигнат по отношение на наличието и предлагането на търговски жизнеспособни биогорива от второ поколение, по целесъобразност придружен от предложения за преразглеждане на целта съгласно член 3, параграф 3, алинея първа.
By 1 September 2015 the Commission shall present a report on progress made in relation to the availability of commercially viable second generation biofuels to the European Parliament and Council, accompanied, as appropriate, by proposals to revise the target in Article 3(3), first subparagraph.
The Brussels European Council of March 2007 having made the 10% target conditional on the commercial availability of sustainable, second generation biofuels, it seems desirable to introduce a review clause to allow the target to be adjusted in the light of technological developments.
The Brussels European Council of March 2007 having made the 10% target conditional on the commercial availability of sustainable, second generation biofuels, it seems desirable to introduce a review clause to allow the target to be adjusted in the light of technological developments.
Спиране на изпълнението на националните планове за действие
Suspension of national action plans
Държавите-членки могат да променят приложението на своите национални планове за действие и да спират изпълнението на задължението си за съответствие с член 3, параграф 3, в случай на значително повишаване на цените на храните и фуражите.
Member States may modify the application of their national action plan and suspend their obligation to comply with Article 3(3) if food and feed prices have risen significantly.
The growing use of agricultural raw materials should not lead to a significant increase in the prices of food and feed.
The growing use of agricultural raw materials should not lead to a significant increase in the prices of food and feed.
Член 12 – параграф 5 – алинея 5
Article 12 - paragraph 5 - subparagraph 5
При определянето на общия к.п.д. (conversion efficiency) и на съотношението вход/изход на системите и съоръженията, държавите-членки следва да използват методики на Общността , или ако липсват такива – международни методики, ако съществуват.
In assessing the conversion efficiency and input/output ratio of systems and equipment for the purposes of this paragraph, Member States shall use Community or, failing these, international procedures if such procedures exist.
При определянето на общия к.п.д. (conversion efficiency) и на съотношението вход/изход на системите и съоръженията, държавите-членки следва да използват международни методики , или ако липсват такива – методики на Общността , ако такива съществуват.
In assessing the conversion efficiency and input/output ratio of systems and equipment for the purposes of this paragraph, Member States shall use international procedures or, failing these, Community procedures if such procedures exist.
A preference for international standards, where available, is less likely to encounter difficulties with regard to the WTO’s Technical Barriers to Trade agreement.
A preference for international standards, where available, is less likely to encounter difficulties with regard to the WTO’s Technical Barriers to Trade agreement.
The promotion of common international standards should also yield scale economies and thereby encourage more rapid international adoption of best-practice technology.
The promotion of common international standards should also yield scale economies and thereby encourage more rapid international adoption of best-practice technology.
Член 15 – параграф 3
Article 15 - paragraph 3