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Debate: Job creation  –  the just transition and impact investments
Date: TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Ylva Johansson
Language: EN

We know that the transition can only succeed if it is just and benefits all persons, and if costs and efforts, as well as benefits, are shared fairly. I am glad to note that Parliament and the Commission once more see eye to eye in this. We particularly welcome the positive approach, as well as the key role of fairness in the transition towards climate neutrality, that frame the report and its conclusions. Indeed, the green transformation is good news for the labour market, but we need to get it right and put in place the right accompanying policies, including upskilling and reskilling of the workforce, to make sure that all workers can benefit from the creation of quality new green jobs. Negative jobs impacts are more felt in regions with a high share of extractive industries. We share the Parliament’s view that the new jobs need to be of quality, with decent working conditions and good remuneration providing equal opportunities leading to increased access to the labour market. In the Commission, we are working to ensure this. We recently finished a first review of how Member States integrated these aspects in their policy frameworks as a follow-up to the Council recommendations on ensuring a fair transition. The review has shown that while most Member States take some action to address the challenges of the green transition using existing mechanisms and policies, there is a clear scope for improvement: first, a more systematic and coordinated employment and skills policy approach; second, a more comprehensive and systematic analysis of the socio-economic impacts of the green transition at national level; and third, better targeting of vulnerable groups and workers affected by the transition. In this context, and especially in light of the growing labour and skills shortages, I think we can all agree that this is a clear call for action. That is why we put forward various initiatives to promote adequate employment and training policies, including the European Year of Skills and skills-related provisions under climate policies that are mentioned in the report, such as the Skills Academies under the Net-Zero Industry Act. But we also believe that this needs to be a joint effort that requires action from all fronts. The involvement and contributions of social partners is key to ensure a fair transition. In this context, the European Year of Skills helps us to raise awareness and promote investments and reforms to support upskilling and reskilling at all levels. Together with a common engagement by businesses, social partners and policymakers alike, we all concur that it cannot be a just transition without a whole-of-society approach, and I am glad to see that on this we are also in line with the Parliament.
Debate: Harnessing talent in Europe’s regions
Date: TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Nicola Beer
Country: Germany
Language: DE

Als nächster Punkt der Tagesordnung folgt die kurze Darstellung des Berichts von Cristina Maestre Martín De Almagro im Namen des Ausschusses für regionale Entwicklung über die Talenterschließung in den Regionen Europas (
Debate: Harnessing talent in Europe’s regions
Date: TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Seán Kelly
Political group: PPE
Country: Greece
Language: EN

Madam President, this is a very important topic, continuing on from our last topic, and I would like to compliment the rapporteur – very long name – colleague Maestre Martín De Almagro – on a great job. But it reminds me of the Bible and our Lord speaking about the talents. One had the five talents, another had three, another had one. He was very happy with those who use their talents, but he nearly blew the head off the person who didn’t. So we have an obligation to encourage young people to find the talents that they have and to be able to utilise them. I know in my country the educational system is wrongly directed. At second level, if you get so many points, you qualify to be a vet; so many more points, you should become a doctor; so many more points, an accountant, etc. This is absolutely bunkum – nothing at all to do with their actual talents and what they are best suited to. So we really need to change that whole situation and help people to identify the talents they have and then give them jobs to utilise them and they’ll be happy ?.
Debate: Harnessing talent in Europe’s regions
Date: TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Stanislav Polčák
Political group: PPE
Country: Czechia
Language: CS

Děkuji, paní předsedající, regiony jsou klíčovou územní jednotkou pro Evropskou unii a jsem velmi rád, že pro tyto regiony paní zpravodajka nachází další zásadní téma, a to je využití talentů mladých lidí. My máme velmi razantní politiku nebo velmi robustní politiku kohezní, která z evropských fondů podporuje rozvoj regionů. Máme speciální strategie pro podhorské oblasti, ale ukazuje se, že je důležité najít talenty a pro ně i kvalitu života v regionech na venkově. Nejde o to jim najít jakoukoliv práci, tu už dneska v EU najde v zásadě kdokoli, ale jde i o to, aby ta práce odpovídala jejich dovednostem, aby jim umožňovala jejich další růst a také samozřejmě využití jejich soukromého volného času. A proto je důležité mít kvalitní občanskou vybavenost, dostupnost veřejných služeb – mluvila o tom i paní zpravodajka – i soukromých služeb v regionech a také kvalitní infrastrukturu. My potřebujeme mít všechny tyto prvky propojené v regionech, abychom je dokázali rozvíjet i ve prospěch mladých lidí.
Debate: Harnessing talent in Europe’s regions
Date: TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Ylva Johansson
Language: EN

Demographic change is high on the Commission’s political agenda. We need a comprehensive strategic approach, combining reforms and investments, from the demography toolbox to the European skills agenda. And, of course, demography and skills are a key focus in the 2021-2027 cohesion policy programmes, with many regions facing demographic decline and talent development traps.  We are especially conscious of the need to promote small towns in rural Europe and to make all places attractive to live and work, especially for young families. Nevertheless, we are well aware that some regions, especially rural areas, are particularly exposed to the twin impact of demographic decline and insufficient talent development. The harnessing talent communication, the first adopted in the European Year of Skills, proposed a talent boost mechanism with specific actions geared towards these challenges and the regions most confronted with them.  Progress in its implementation is already significant. First, the harnessing talent platform will be officially launched this week to provide guidance, information and knowledge tailored to regions facing demographic challenges. We launched the first call for technical assistance, a pilot for ten regions in a talent development trap, whose results will be announced this week, and a further call is planned next month for regions at risk of falling into such shortage of talent. The technical support instrument, the interregional innovation investments and the European urban initiative are also being mobilised to support regions in harnessing talent.  We also set up four working groups to exchange experiences and disseminate good practices focusing on health, digital research and innovation, as well as territorial aspects. The talent booster mechanism is complemented by other initiatives, such as the rural revitalisation platform for rural areas facing demographic challenges.  Your report, rapporteur, is timely and your proposals will feed into the debate on the future of cohesion policy post 2027. Engagement at all levels is needed, and we count on your continuous support.
Debate: Common rules promoting the repair of goods
Date: TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Seán Kelly
Political group: PPE
Country: Greece
Language: EN

Madam President, I vote in support of this proposal, as it directly delivers on the key priority of the European Green Deal: sustainable consumption. The introduction of common rules promoting the repair of goods is a proactive step towards the EU’s transition to a circular economy. Often, when the product malfunctions, the default and seemingly convenient choice is to dispose of it, contributing to the unnecessary depletion of resources. The right to repair, as outlined in this proposal, expands consumer options by ensuring legal guarantees to repair products. It also facilitates easier and more affordable repairs for goods that are technically fixable, even after the legal guarantee has expired – due to wear and tear – thus extending the product lifespan. In addition, this proposal highlights the importance of making spare parts available to independent repairers and end users at reasonable costs. It strikes a balance between protecting trade secrets while ensuring that producers cannot employ techniques to impede independent repairs.
Debate: Common rules promoting the repair of goods
Date: TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Stanislav Polčák
Political group: PPE
Country: Czechia
Language: CS

Paní předsedající, já vítám přijetí této zprávy, protože Evropský parlament volal už delší dobu po zavedení tohoto nového práva na celoevropské úrovni pro spotřebitele – práva na opravu. Ono doplňuje již stávající odpovědnost výrobce za vady výrobků a vlastně jeho základním smyslem je prodloužit životní cyklus výrobků, které uvádí na trh různí výrobci v řadě oblastí. Bude se týkat relativně bohužel jenom té části, která je uvedena v příloze, je vyjmenována výslovně v té příloze, ale myslím, že je to dobrý začátek, že máme zde kategorie výrobků, u kterých bude jejich opravitelnost skutečně dosažitelná. Podporujeme tím také cirkulární ekonomiku a dostupnost součástek nebo náhradních dílů je skutečně klíčová pro umožnění vlastně opravy takového výrobku, kde přestane fungovat jenom nějaká drobná součást, a nemusíte jej tudíž vyhazovat. Takže já zavedení tohoto práva vítám.
Debate: Framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem
Date: TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Seán Kelly
Political group: PPE
Country: Greece
Language: EN

I particularly support the Act’s streamlining and strengthening of the permitting process, with quicker approval for both regular and strategic projects. This is something I have highlighted for some time. This approach enhances the Act’s effectiveness and efficiency in promoting sustainable and innovative projects. As the EPP rapporteur in the Trade Committee, I call for strong international cooperation and the pursuit of new trade partnerships with like-minded nations. In addition to this, the Act addresses the crucial aspect of carbon capture and storage by setting a target for annual CO2 storage capacity, further emphasising the commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable processes. Overall, a step in the right direction.
Debate: Union certification framework for carbon removals
Date: TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Seán Kelly
Political group: PPE
Country: Greece
Language: EN

In the ITRE Committee, as the EPP rapporteur, I was strongly in favour of ensuring carbon farming would be eligible – an all-stick-no-carrot approach with the result if not including carbon farming. This, in my view, would not be fair to farmers all across Europe, who are trying to make their practices more sustainable, essentially incentivise rather than dictate.  The main goal of this proposal is to encourage businesses with high emissions to adopt techniques and technologies for carbon removal. This is set to happen through the voluntary use of certificates, specifically designed certificates, that act as a proof of high-quality carbon removal. These certificates can be sold, creating new income opportunity for those in agriculture, forestry and industry, fostering a shift towards a more eco-friendly landscape.  The aim of the certification framework is to support innovative carbon removal technologies and sustainable carbon farming solutions, while also cracking down on greenwashing, which I of course support.
Debate: Strengthening the COemission performance targets for new heavy-duty vehicles
Date: TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Stanislav Polčák
Political group: PPE
Country: Czechia
Language: CS

Paní předsedající, já jsem podpořil tento návrh zprávy, protože je důležité si uvědomit, že odvětví těžkých vozidel je odpovědné za více než čtvrtinu emisí skleníkových plynů ze silniční dopravy v Evropské unii a vlastně za více než 6 % celkových emisí skleníkových plynů v Evropské unii. Návrh sleduje tři cíle: za prvé, nákladově efektivním způsobem chce snížit emise CO2 právě u těžkých vozidel, a to v souladu s cíli Evropské unie. Za druhé, chce zajistit přínosy pro evropské provozovatele a uživatele dopravy, z nichž většinu tvoří právě malé a střední podniky, a to na základě zavádění energeticky účinnějších technologií ve vozidlech. A za třetí, posílit vedoucí postavení Evropské unie v oblasti průmyslu z hlediska právě používání těchto technologií a jejich inovací směřováním těch investic do technologií s nulovými emisemi. Ze všech těchto důvodů jsem tento návrh podpořil.
Debate: Strengthening the COemission performance targets for new heavy-duty vehicles
Date: TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Luke Ming Flanagan
Political group: The Left
Country: Germany
Language: EN

Madam President, despite an overall downward trend in EU greenhouse gas emissions, the greenhouse gas emissions from the road sector have been on the rise in the EU and it is now responsible for a fifth of the emissions. Heavy-duty vehicles are responsible for 28% of all emissions from the road sector, despite accounting for 2% of the fleet. While this proposal regulates performance of HDVs, a good result will not only benefit the climate, but also be an important step in improving air quality, as the most problematic pollutants – for example nitrous oxide, carbon monoxide, particle measure – come from tailpipe emissions. Transitioning to electric vehicles will have a huge impact on the air quality. And while this is fantastic, and while we need to change and we need to change how we transport our goods, ultimately we have got to reduce the amount of goods that we transport, because otherwise we’re changing technologies to continue to delude ourselves. We need shorter food chains, we need local produce. This year we need Santa Claus to give second hand toys, because at this stage, if we never produced another toy in the world, I’d say there would be more than enough. Give second hand, that will mean less trucks.
Debate: UN Climate Change Conference  in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Date: TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Stanislav Polčák
Political group: PPE
Country: Czechia
Language: CS

Paní předsedající, dnes jsme schválili mandát Evropského parlamentu právě pro tuto klimatickou konferenci, která je velmi důležitá. Já jsem toto usnesení podpořil, protože zasedání konference, která se bude konat v Dubaji v prosinci, bude stěžejní a má zhodnotit, zda dosavadní aktivity a kroky a závazky jednotlivých států jsou skutečně reálné v zájmu dosažení společného cíle, který je z Pařížské klimatické úmluvy, to znamená nepřesáhnutí růstu teploty o dva stupně ve srovnání s předindustriální érou. Zdá se, že dosavadní ambice jednotlivých států, které podepsaly tuto dohodu, a je to vlastně drtivá většina všech států světa, nejsou dostatečné a konference tedy bude stěžejní pro zvýšení těchto ambicí. Návrh Evropského parlamentu po úpravě i z našeho Výboru pro životní prostředí, veřejné zdraví a bezpečnost potravin je rozhodně ambiciózní. Já jsem jej podpořil, i rozšíření těchto mandátů. Nemají-li zůstat naše závazky opět jenom na papíře, tak je třeba jednat a jsem rád, že jsme si schválili velmi silný mandát.
Debate: UN Climate Change Conference  in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Date: TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Eugen Tomac
Political group: PPE
Country: France
Language: RO

Doamna președintă, am dezbătut astăzi direcțiile pe care Uniunea Europeană trebuie să le aibă înaintea Conferinței ONU privind schimbările climatice. În primul rând, trebuie să apreciem faptul că Uniunea Europeană este în clipa de față lider în acțiune în ceea ce privește schimbările climatice, dovedind că putem fi model la nivel global pentru lupta împotriva schimbărilor climatice. De aceea, cred că toate eforturile noastre nu trebuie să vină cu costuri prea mari.  Trebuie să fim vigilenți, să nu distrugem industria și competitivitatea și să ne asigurăm că acțiunile Uniunii se desfășoară în interesul cetățenilor europeni, atât în prezent, cât și pe viitor. Mai mult, trebuie să ne asigurăm că toți partenerii noștri globali respectă angajamentele privind acțiunile climatice. Astfel, eforturile noastre devin nesemnificative și nedrepte.  Este timpul să creăm o abordare globală echitabilă, să ne asigurăm că contribuțiile noastre la combaterea schimbărilor climatice sunt reflectate în acțiuni concrete, beneficiind întreaga planetă.
Debate: Reducing inequalities and promoting social inclusion in times of crisis for children and their families
Date: TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Eugen Tomac
Political group: PPE
Country: France
Language: RO

Doamna președintă, astăzi am votat cu privire la o chestiune vitală: sprijinul insuficient pentru familiile și copiii noștri în Europa și, inclusiv, în țara mea, România. Pandemia a scos la iveală lacune grave și discrepanțe îngrijorătoare, iar realitatea este că guvernul, în cazul meu, al României, se dovedește incapabil să asigure bunăstare copiilor.  Avem nevoie de o abordare ambițioasă la nivelul Uniunii și trebuie să atragem atenția asupra nevoilor fundamentale ale viitoarelor generații. Educația gratuită, îngrijire medicală accesibilă și nutriție adecvată ar trebui să fie drepturi garantate, nu privilegii.  În loc să privim neputința, trebuie să devenim vocea acelor părinți și copii care sunt neglijați. Să construim o Europă în care sprijinul pentru familie și îngrijirea copiilor nu sunt doar promisiuni, ci realități. Viitorul nostru este modelat de tineri și avem responsabilitatea să asigurăm că aceștia cresc într-un mediu sigur și prosper.
Debate: Reducing inequalities and promoting social inclusion in times of crisis for children and their families
Date: TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Luke Ming Flanagan
Political group: The Left
Country: Germany
Language: EN

Madam President, I voted in favour of this report because, I suppose, how could you not? It calls for universal, high-quality public service provision such as education, healthcare, transportation, school activities and healthy nutrition at school. It calls to protect children and their families in the EU at risk of poverty, particularly in times of crisis. It calls for an increase in the public and universal supply of crèche and pre-school education services. How could you not vote for this? I notice an awful lot of people didn’t vote for it, and I have to say, I wonder what’s going on in their heads. But I’ve also noticed other MEPs here who have voted for it. MEPs from Ireland voted in favour of this – people who are in government who can change this. In Ireland in 2022, 188 602 children lived in households that were below the poverty line and 247 574 children were living in households experiencing deprivation. Ireland is, by any standards, a rich country. Members from Ireland voted for this. Instead of coming in here voting for this, can you change what you do at home? Because it’s not going to change it here.
Debate: Children first - strengthening the Child guarantee, two years on from its adoption
Date: TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Eugen Tomac
Political group: PPE
Country: France
Language: RO

Doamna președintă, astăzi, aici, în Parlamentul European, am vorbit despre o realitate inacceptabilă în Uniunea Europeană și, în mod special, în țara mea, sărăcia în care trăiesc milioane de copii. În cazul României, guvernul de la București a reușit în cele din urmă să propună un plan de acțiune pentru garanția europeană pentru copii, însă cu o întârziere de mai bine de 19 luni. Copiii nu trebuie să plătească un preț scump pentru indecizia politicienilor. De aceea, cred că este foarte important ca acest plan să răspundă la toate nevoile cu care se confruntă tânăra generație.  Sărăcia, din păcate, pornește inclusiv din lipsa majoră de educație cu care se confruntă tânăra generație. Lipsa suficientă de resurse bugetare alocate, lipsa gratuității transportului către școală și a materialelor educaționale gratuite, toate produc efecte în această chestiune. De aceea, cred că este esențial să ne concentrăm să implementăm la nivelul întregii Uniuni Europene garanția pentru copii.
Debate: Approval of the minutes of the sitting
Date: TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Nicola Beer
Country: Germany
Language: DE

Das Protokoll dieser Sitzung wird dem Parlament morgen nach der Abstimmung zur Genehmigung vorgelegt. Unser herzlicher Dank gilt den Dolmetschern, die uns eine Viertelstunde extra geschenkt haben.
Debate: Negotiations ahead of Parliament’s first reading
Date: WEDNESDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Othmar Karas
Country: Germany
Language: DE

Bevor wir in die Debatte eintreten, haben wir einige Mitteilungen zu den Beschlüssen mehrerer Ausschüsse über die Aufnahme interinstitutioneller Verhandlungen gemäß Artikel 71 Absatz 1 der Geschäftsordnung zu machen, die bei der Eröffnung der Sitzung am Montag, den 20. November, bekannt gegeben wurden. Die Präsidentin hat von der ECR-Fraktion und anderen Mitgliedern, durch die mindestens die mittlere Schwelle erreicht wird, einen Antrag zur Abstimmung über den von den Ausschüssen EMPL und FEMM im gemeinsamen Ausschussverfahren gefassten Beschluss zur Aufnahme von Verhandlungen über den Vorschlag für eine Richtlinie des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates über Standards für Gleichstellungsstellen im Bereich der Gleichbehandlung und Chancengleichheit von Frauen und Männern in Arbeits- und Beschäftigungsfragen erhalten. Die Abstimmung findet am Donnerstag, 23. November 2023, statt. Zu den anderen Beschlüssen über die Aufnahme von Verhandlungen hat die Präsidentin keine Anträge auf Abstimmung im Parlament von Mitgliedern oder einer oder mehreren Fraktionen erhalten, durch die mindestens die mittlere Schwelle erreicht wird. Die Ausschüsse können daher die Verhandlungen aufnehmen.
Debate: Amendment of the agenda
Date: WEDNESDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Othmar Karas
Country: Germany
Language: DE

Gemäß Artikel 158 Absatz 2 der Geschäftsordnung möchte ich Sie informieren, dass die Reihenfolge der morgigen Abstimmungssitzung auf Vorschlag der Präsidentin und mit Zustimmung der Fraktionen geändert wird. Die Abstimmung über die Beratungen des Petitionsausschusses 2022, die derzeit als letzter Punkt vorgesehen ist, wird nach der Abstimmung über die Digitalisierung der grenzüberschreitenden justiziellen Zusammenarbeit (Änderung bestimmter Richtlinien und Rahmenbeschlüsse) stattfinden. Ich bitte Sie, diese Mitteilungen zur Kenntnis zu nehmen.
Debate: Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need for the release of hostages and for an immediate humanitarian truce leading to a ceasefire and the prospects for peace and security in the Middle East
Date: WEDNESDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2023
Speaker: Othmar Karas
Country: Germany
Language: DE

Als nächster Punkt der Tagesordnung folgt die Aussprache über die Erklärungen des Rates und der Kommission zu der humanitären Lage im Gazastreifen, dem Erfordernis der Freilassung der Geiseln und einer sofortigen humanitären Feuerpause, die in eine Waffenruhe mündet, und den Aussichten auf Frieden und Sicherheit im Nahen Osten (