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Debate: European Climate Law
Date: THURSDAY, 24 JUNE 2021
Speaker: András Gyürk
Political group: NI
Country: Germany
Language: HU

Az Európai Bizottságnak és az Európai Parlamentnek mindenekelőtt a racionalitás elvét kell szem előtt tartania. A közeljövőben megjelenő jogalkotási javaslatokat a lehetséges hasznok és költségek alapos, hatástanulmányokkal alátámasztott elemzésével, a realitás talaján érdemes alakítani, tartózkodva a radikalizmustól. Fontos, hogy gátat szabjunk a baloldal irreális törekvéseinek, melyek a klímapolitikát hitvitává alakítanák. A szuverenitás elve szintén kiemelt fontossággal bír. A klímavédelmi intézkedéseknek a tagállamok közötti együttműködésen és megállapodásokon kell alapulniuk, és nem járhatnak a nemzetállamok jogköreinek csökkenésével. A kapcsolódó jogalkotási javaslatoknak a tagállami sajátosságokat maximálisan tiszteletben kell tartaniuk. Végül, méltányosság nélkül nincs sikeres zöld átmenet. A klímavédelmi intézkedések költségei ezért nem terhelhetők a létfenntartáshoz szükséges élelmiszer és energia árán keresztül az emberekre, családokra es vállalkozásokra. A rezsiköltségek alacsony szinten tartása és a vállalatok versenyképességének megőrzése az elkövetkező időszak szakpolitikai vitáinak legfontosabb feladata.
Debate: European Climate Law
Date: THURSDAY, 24 JUNE 2021
Speaker: Eva Maydell
Political group: PPE
Country: Portugal
Language: EN

The COVID—19 pandemic has made it clear that the green and digital transition are not just an empty phrase championed in Brussels, but the new reality for society and businesses all over our continent. As Europeans call for more action to protect our planet and companies adjust to the new reality that climate change brings, our policy—making needs to keep up. The Commission’s proposal for a European Green Deal and the 2030 climate target for reduction of net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% are welcome steps in this regard.  The agreement that we are voting on during this mini—plenary session makes several positive and forward—looking steps: Fixing the 2030 target for net 55%, making the 2050 climate—neutrality target a collective target on an EU level, the composition of a Climate Advisory Board, non—binding sectorial roadmaps, Climate Partnerships and Battery and Hydrogen Alliances.  It is not enough to merely talk about the need for a sustainable future, we must outline how we plan to get there and then take concrete steps in that direction. The agreement on the European Climate Law is a positive development in bringing about a sustainable resilient future for our citizens.
Debate: European Climate Law
Date: THURSDAY, 24 JUNE 2021
Speaker: Rovana Plumb
Political group: S-D
Country: Poland
Language: RO

- un obiectiv general de atingere a neutralității climatice până în 2050;  - un obiectiv climatic ambițios pentru 2030 de reducere cu cel puțin 55 % a emisiilor nete comparativ cu 1990, precizând contribuția reducerilor și a absorbțiilor de emisii; - un angajament privind emisiile negative după 2050;  - înființarea Comitetului științific consultativ european privind schimbările climatice, care va oferi avize științifice independente;  - dispoziții mai stricte privind adaptarea la schimbările climatice;  - o coerență puternică între politicile Uniunii și obiectivul neutralității climatice;  - un angajament de a iniția dialogul cu diverse sectoare pentru a pregăti foi de parcurs sectoriale menite să traseze calea către neutralitatea climatică în diferite domenii ale economiei.  Felicit raportorul!
Debate: European Climate Law
Date: THURSDAY, 24 JUNE 2021
Speaker: Sylwia Spurek
Political group: Verts/ALE
Country: Netherlands
Language: PL

Realizacja ambitnych celów deklarowanych przez KE w ramach strategii „Od pola do stołu”, mających doprowadzić do stworzenia zrównoważonego systemu produkcji i konsumpcji żywności, wydaje się coraz mniej prawdopodobna. Świadczy o tym chociażby przebieg ostatnich negocjacji w sprawie wspólnej polityki rolnej, która w obecnym kształcie pozwoli w zasadzie na kontynuowanie  Nie osiągniemy neutralności klimatycznej do 2050 r., jeśli nadal będziemy odwracać wzrok od przemysłu odpowiedzialnego za 14,5 % emisji gazów cieplarnianych na Ziemi. Czas, żeby politycy i polityczki przestali współpracować z hodowlanymi baronami i chronić ich interesy, tłumacząc się przy tym ochroną interesów rolników i rolniczek, a rzeczywiście zadbali o środowisko, bioróżnorodność, klimat, prawa człowieka i prawa zwierząt. I to w perspektywie nie jednej kadencji, ale najbliższych dziesięcioleci.
Debate: Formal sitting - United Nations
Date: THURSDAY, 24 JUNE 2021
Speaker: David Maria Sassoli
Language: IT

Care colleghe e cari colleghi, vorrei dare il benvenuto oggi al Segretario generale delle Nazioni Unite, António Guterres, che è stato rieletto per il secondo mandato ed è qui anche per celebrare il partenariato tra l'Unione europea e le Nazioni Unite. Il Parlamento europeo ha un grande apprezzamento del suo impegno per rafforzare il multilateralismo, riformare le Nazioni Unite, continuare a rispondere con efficacia alle sfide che abbiamo davanti. Apprezziamo molto i suoi sforzi per creare una comunità di Stati, regioni, città che la pensano allo stesso modo per l'attuazione delle azioni sul clima, nonché per la sua leadership in questi tempi di crisi. Questi temi, caro segretario generale, sono molti cari anche al Parlamento europeo. Sono molto felice che lei abbia accettato il nostro invito e che possa rivolgersi oggi al Parlamento europeo.
Debate: Public sector loan facility under the Just Transition Mechanism
Date: THURSDAY, 24 JUNE 2021
Speaker: Roberta Metsola
Country: Poland
Language: MT

Il-punt li jmiss fuq l-aġenda huwa d-dibattitu dwar ir-rapport ta' Johan Van Overtveldt u ta' Henrike Hahn, f'isem il-Kumitat għall-Baġits u l-Kumitat għall-Affarijiet Ekonomiċi u Monetarji, dwar il-proposta għal regolament tal-Parlament Ewropew u tal-Kunsill dwar il-faċilità ta' self għas-settur pubbliku skont il-Mekkaniżmu ta' Tranżizzjoni Ġusta (
Debate: Public sector loan facility under the Just Transition Mechanism
Date: THURSDAY, 24 JUNE 2021
Speaker: Janusz Wojciechowski
Language: EN

The public sector loan facility is the third pillar of the Just Transition Mechanism. It is aimed at further increasing the firepower of Member States to implement the massive Just Transition investments that are needed to address the challenges faced by the most affected regions. It completes a set of milestone proposals underpinning the European Green Deal. The Just Transition Mechanism is an integral part of our commitment to making Europe the world’s first climate-neutral continent, and it’s also our commitment to do this the European way, leaving no one behind.  Let me join Commissioner Ferreira in thanking the rapporteurs Mr Van Overtveldt and Ms Hahn, as well as Ms Tinagli and the Parliament negotiating team for their constructive negotiations. The Parliament amendments have improved the initial proposal, especially in terms of strengthening the safety net for the most vulnerable regions, for example by increasing the maximum co-financing rate for the less-developed regions from 20 to 25%, by increasing technical assistance from EUR 25 million to EUR 35 million with a focus on project promoters and by introducing project award criteria which prioritise less-developed regions. Like the Just Transition Fund this third pillar also excludes fossil-fuel investments, placing climate neutrality efforts at the core of support. A set of horizontal principles was added, ensuring that European principles and values will be respected when implementing the facility.  Your vote today is crucial, first to complete all the pillars of the Just Transition Mechanism and to show citizens that Europe’s transition will happen in a way which protects people’s livelihoods in the regions where they live. Second, this vote paves the way to launch the calls for projects before the end of the year once the territorial Just Transition plans are adopted. In doing so, we will live up to our commitments both to Europe, as the world’s first carbon-neutral continent, and to our regions and citizens so that no one will be left behind.  Honourable Members of the European Parliament, with your crucial vote all pillars of the Just Transition Mechanism will be enforced, demonstrating to EU citizens that the European Union climate ambition should not be achieved at the expense of their jobs or at the cost of regional decline. Your vote today paves the way for smooth implementation of the facility and contributes to Member States’ plans towards a carbon-neutral Europe. Making this facility a success is certainly one of the best answers we can give to the challenges ahead of us. The Commission is very committed to this objective and I know we can count also on you.
Debate: Public sector loan facility under the Just Transition Mechanism
Date: THURSDAY, 24 JUNE 2021
Speaker: Josianne Cutajar
Country: Italy
Language: MT

Ma għandniex ninsew li l-għanijiet tagħna, l-arja aktar nadifa, oċeani ħielsa mill-plastik u r-rispett tal-bijodiversità jimxu id f’id ma’ attenzjoni qawwija għaċ-ċittadini l-aktar vulnerabbli u l-aktar f’żoni periferali tal-Unjoni Ewropea.    Dan huwa dak li tfisser koeżjoni soċjali u territorjali.  Din hija t-tranżazzjoni ġusta għal kulħadd li rridu nwettqu.
Debate: Public sector loan facility under the Just Transition Mechanism
Date: THURSDAY, 24 JUNE 2021
Speaker: José Manuel Fernandes
Political group: PPE
Country: Ireland
Language: PT

Mas é urgente que os Estados-Membros façam o seu trabalho. Eu pergunto ao Senhor Comissário: quais são os Estados-Membros que já entregaram os planos nacionais para a transição justa? É que, por exemplo, o meu país, Portugal, ainda não apresentou o plano. Sem a aprovação desse plano não há recursos financeiros disponíveis.  É essencial que depois estes recursos sejam bem utilizados e que nunca ninguém se esqueça não só dos territórios, como das pessoas. E aí as competências também são essenciais. E é necessário um planeamento para que nada se encerre sem que as pessoas tenham alternativas. E o Fundo Social Europeu, o Fundo Social Europeu+ é essencial para este objetivo. Mas depois também o InvestEU, o Horizonte Europa na área da investigação, os Fundos que estão nos acordos de parceria, os Fundos da Política de Coesão, todos eles devem ser usados para promover esta transição justa de forma a que nenhum território nem nenhuma pessoa fique para trás.
Debate: Public sector loan facility under the Just Transition Mechanism
Date: THURSDAY, 24 JUNE 2021
Speaker: Marek Belka
Political group: S-D
Country: Poland
Language: PL

Niestety istnieje zagrożenie, że przez zaniechania polskiego rządu region bełchatowski, a w tym elektrownia będąca największym emitentem CO2 w Unii, tych pieniędzy nie zobaczy. Oznacza to zagrożenie dla kilkunastu tysięcy miejsc pracy, biedę czy brak realnych alternatyw na pozyskanie dochodu przez region. Szanowni Państwo, Panie Premierze Morawiecki, w latach dziewięćdziesiątych, gdy węgiel był jeszcze akceptowalny, na terenie kopalni Bełchatów nakręcono słynny w Polsce teledysk do piosenki „Orła cień”. Jaki cień pada na Bełchatów dziś, gdy region potrzebuje pomocy i powinien się transformować? To cień rzucony przez indolencję i brak zaangażowania rządzących. Czas ucieka. Naprawcie swoje błędy.
Debate: Public sector loan facility under the Just Transition Mechanism
Date: THURSDAY, 24 JUNE 2021
Speaker: Nicolae Ştefănuță
Political group: Renew
Country: Belgium
Language: RO

În România, de exemplu, în doar două dintre cele mai mari complexuri energetice, și anume, Oltenia și Hunedoara, peste 8 000 de oameni vor fi disponibilizați până în 2032. De aceea, am cerut bani pentru acești oameni, am cerut 17,5 miliarde - și noroc că Parlamentul a luptat pentru acești bani - pentru că ei au nevoie de acești bani acum, pentru că planurile teritoriale ale statelor membre nu sunt încă finalizate.  De aceea, împreună cu colegii mei, am negociat ca mai mulți bani să fie investiți în locuri de muncă noi și pentru a ajuta companiile să devină mai puțin poluatoare. Ne—am propus să oferim un sprijin mai mare regiunilor mai afectate, cele mai afectate, cu 35 de milioane de euro pentru asistență tehnică. Ne-am propus ca aceste regiuni să primească împrumuturi cu 25 % bani nerambursabili, adică granturi.  Domnule comisar, trebuie să folosim banii la timp, pentru că, altfel, va fi mult prea târziu și oamenii vor suferi și imaginea Uniunii va suferi, iar tranziția va deveni un proces dureros în care cetățenii nu vor mai crede.
Debate: Public sector loan facility under the Just Transition Mechanism
Date: THURSDAY, 24 JUNE 2021
Speaker: Hélène Laporte
Political group: ID
Language: FR

En revanche, sa mise en œuvre n’est pas exempte de critiques. Tout d’abord, il ne faut pas perdre de vue que c’est pour répondre aux fortes réticences polonaises envers l’objectif européen d’atteindre la neutralité carbone en 2050, que la Commission européenne a créé le Fonds de transition juste. Il faudra conserver la plus grande vigilance dans le respect des nombreux critères pour l’allocation des fonds concernant les entités publiques, à la fois sur le volet «subventions», mais également sur le volet «prêts». D’une part, la transition juste repose sur le choix des territoires éligibles et les critères devront être appliqués avec justesse. Trois critères cumulatifs seront appliqués: l’intensité carbone des régions candidates, le nombre de pertes d’emplois potentielles et le niveau de revenu national. Le premier critère est pertinent, car c’est l’objectif premier du texte, même s’il faut bien s’entendre sur le terme de décarbonation. En revanche, le second critère nous confirme qu’il est difficile d’imbriquer politique sociale et climatique. J’invite la Commission à regarder précisément les particularités du marché du travail dans chaque région concernée. Afin de trouver un accord de sortie du charbon, des négociations auront lieu entre chaque gouvernement concerné et les syndicats. Chaque accord fixera, en conséquence, des schémas de retraite anticipée, des dispositifs de formation ainsi que des programmes d’investissement dans les régions les plus vulnérables. L’appréciation du critère de perte du nombre d’emplois ne pourra donc se réaliser qu’à l’issue de ces négociations, souvent longues, et la Commission devra s’adapter aux accords conclus.  Il est de la plus haute importance que les travailleurs et syndicats de ces filières aient voix au chapitre car chaque emploi supprimé impactera une famille entière. Je serai vraiment vigilante sur ce point car la France compte deux départements éligibles: le Nord et les Bouches du Rhône et ces mesures pourraient mettre à mal environ 153 000 emplois. Le dernier critère favorisera les régions les moins développées et il faudra inclure dans ce cadre les régions rurales et ultrapériphériques. D’autre part, cet instrument soutiendra des projets qui ne génèrent pas un flux suffisant de ressources propres pour être financés à titre commercial. Ce critère me semble manquer de clarté, car il est très difficile d’anticiper le comportement des banques face à un projet en fonction d’une entité publique ou privée et, de surcroît, dans de nouveaux secteurs énergétiques. La sélection des projets par la BEI devra faire l’objet d’une grande transparence afin de respecter l’équité dans la distribution des prêts. Pour conclure, si les garanties sociales pour accompagner la mue vers une économie bas carbone sont nécessaires, ce fonds ne doit pas être dévoyé en cherchant une homogénéité à tout prix.
Debate: Public sector loan facility under the Just Transition Mechanism
Date: THURSDAY, 24 JUNE 2021
Speaker: Bogdan Rzońca
Political group: ECR
Country: Portugal
Language: PL

Pamiętajmy, jak powiedział jeden z polityków holenderskich, że siłą napędową OZE nie są tylko wiatry, ale także subsydia i dotacje z poszczególnych państw. Pakiet legislacyjny „Fit for 55” nie jest poprzedzony głęboką analizą skutków gospodarczych i społecznych. OZE dużo kosztują, OZE – odnawialne źródła – generują również bezrobocie. Pamiętajmy o tym.  Niestety, nie ma stuprocentowej skuteczności, jeśli chodzi o funkcjonowanie OZE. Głośno, owszem, mówi się o tym, jak OZE są instalowane i jakie moce są instalowane. Ale dużo ciszej mówi się o tym, jakie są efekty tych instalacji. Ile można energii wydobyć z tych instalacji? O tym już jest trochę ciszej.  Kolejne doradcze ciała, kolejne jakieś rady nie zastąpią myślenia. Wobec tego muszę powiedzieć bardzo wyraźnie, że Unia Europejska już kiedyś zachwalała, czy państwa Unii Europejskiej zachwalały, plastik. Dziś mamy podatek od plastiku. Kto wie, jak będzie w przyszłości z tym problemem takiego galopu do transformacji energetycznej? Uważam, że trzeba kierować się racjonalizmem, rozsądkiem i głęboką analizą tego, co chcemy zrobić. Ale oczywiście ten Fundusz Sprawiedliwej Transformacji wykorzystamy, skoro jest, musimy dobrze z niego skorzystać.
Debate: Public sector loan facility under the Just Transition Mechanism
Date: THURSDAY, 24 JUNE 2021
Speaker: José Gusmão
Political group: The Left
Country: Finland
Language: PT

A Comissão, que diz que vamos precisar de 260 mil milhões de euros de investimento para enfrentar o desafio climático, destina a um instrumento com o objetivo de financiar investimento público nessa mesma prioridade, em financiamento a fundo perdido, menos de 0,1% dessas necessidades de investimento, menos de uma milésima daquilo que é necessário, sendo tudo o resto dívida.  Isto denuncia um profundo preconceito ideológico da Comissão Europeia em relação às políticas públicas, um preconceito ideológico que o planeta irá pagar caro.
Debate: Public sector loan facility under the Just Transition Mechanism
Date: THURSDAY, 24 JUNE 2021
Speaker: Ivan Vilibor Sinčić
Political group: NI
Country: Czechia
Language: HR

Poštovani predsjedavajući, danas govorimo o mehanizmu pravdne tranzicije, ali nikakve pravedne tranzicije neće biti dok se ne ograniče resursi i imovina i moć korporacija i superbogataša.  Građani moraju moći kontrolirati i biti suvlasnici proizvodnje energije. Građani moraju kontrolirati i biti suvlasnici proizvodnje hrane i sjemena a slično je s vodom i komunikacijama. Moramo istrgnuti kontrolu iz ruku šačice korporacija i vratiti je građanima, to je demokracija.  Decentralizirajmo sve što možemo. Mediji i društvene mreže ne smiju biti igračke medijskih mogugla, već servis građanima. I konačno, ograničimo imovinu. Ograničimo imovinu, kolegice i kolege, kod korporacija već imamo takve mehanizme, zakone protivi trustova, zakone protiv kartela, međutim, kod superbogatih pojedinaca takva pravila ne postoje. Ograničimo im imovinu i uvedimo limit na bogatstvo a taj novac iskoristimo na uvođenje programa univerzalnog temeljnog dohotka kako bi se vratilo kojima i pripada imovina i novac koje im je oteo nepravedan sustav.
Debate: Public sector loan facility under the Just Transition Mechanism
Date: THURSDAY, 24 JUNE 2021
Speaker: Frances Fitzgerald
Political group: PPE
Country: Germany
Language: EN

Madam President, firstly I’d like to thank the co—rapporteurs and the shadows for all of their cooperation on this file.  The transition to a climate—neutral economy presents massive opportunities to transform our societies and economies. We can look forward to a world where we no longer have to rely on fossil fuels and where we have a fully circular economy.  We cannot underestimate the enormous challenges and the cost, and we cannot forget the huge uncertainty that faces communities, workers and families. That is why we need strong Just Transition funding programmes to support regions and communities who are at the forefront of the climate transition.  No one should be left behind in the climate transition, and with over EUR 100 billion in potential funding we now have a huge job to do to implement these programmes quickly and efficiently. This must be an inclusive process. Just Transition plans must be prepared in strong cooperation with local authorities, civic society, community groups and all other relevant stakeholders.  I encourage all public authorities to adopt a sound, gender—budgeting approach to this funding. After all, this is about a just transition, and the transition needs to be just between men and women.  The last thing I would say is that the Just Transition is not over. We have a long way to go in this climate transition. If we want to truly support those regions most affected, we must come back to the table with more funding further down the line.
Debate: Public sector loan facility under the Just Transition Mechanism
Date: THURSDAY, 24 JUNE 2021
Speaker: Eero Heinäluoma
Political group: S-D
Country: Sweden
Language: FI

Arvoisa puhemies, todellakin ilmastonmuutoksen pysäyttäminen on tämän aikakauden suurimpia haasteita. Edessä on valtava yhteiskunnallinen ja taloudellinen muutos ja se täytyy toteuttaa oikeudenmukaisella ja kestävällä tavalla. Tässä muutoksessa jokaisen jäsenvaltion ja jokaisen alueen täytyy tehdä osansa, mutta kenenkään taakka ei saa olla kohtuuton – ei Keski-Euroopan hiilialueiden, ei Suomenkaan turvealueiden. Tänään Euroopan unioni ottaa tärkeän askeleen eteenpäin, kun äänestämme uuden ilmastolain puolesta. Tänään äänestämme myös oikeudenmukaista ilmastosiirtymää tukevasta julkisen sektorin lainajärjestelystä. Sen avulla Euroopan investointipankki voi lainoittaa kymmenien miljardien edestä julkisia investointeja energiamuutoksen toteuttamiseen. Siirtymä kestävään ja hiilineutraaliin yhteiskuntaan vaatiikin todella isoja miljardiluokan investointeja paitsi julkisilta niin myös yksityisiltä toimijoilta. Oikeudenmukaisen siirtymän lainajärjestelyn avulla mahdollistetaan luopuminen kivihiilen ja turpeen käytöstä. Kunnilla Suomessa ja koko Euroopassa on mahdollisuus nyt saada tästä lainajärjestelystä tukea esimerkiksi vihreisiin infrastruktuurihankkeisiin, tehokkaisiin kaukolämpöverkostoihin tai turvealan työntekijöiden työllistämiseen. Tämä ehdotus ansaitsee kaikkien vastuullisten tämän Euroopan parlamentin jäsenten tuen.
Debate: Public sector loan facility under the Just Transition Mechanism
Date: THURSDAY, 24 JUNE 2021
Speaker: Linea Søgaard-Lidell
Political group: Renew
Country: Romania
Language: DA

Fru Formand! Der er så meget, vi skal gøre rundt om i hele EU for at nå vores klimamål. Her i salen taler vi tit om de helt store ambitioner og de helt store linjer, men vejen derhen er også fuld af mange mindre og lavpraktiske skridt, som det at få grøn varme i radiatorerne i en skole i Polen eller få isoleret en sportshal i Nordjylland. Det er de lavthængende frugter. Dem, vi burde have plukket for længst, for vi har jo kendt løsningerne længe. Det er bare ikke alle steder, man har haft budget til det. Men i dag hjælper vi kommuner og regioner i hele EU med at sætte gang i de konkrete grønne projekter, som skal hjælpe os til et klimaneutralt samfund. De projekter, som er blevet udskudt, fordi budgettet er for stramt, og det så er endt med, at klimaet måtte vente til næste år. Det kan det bare ikke. Så i dag gør vi Europa grønnere. Vi godkender en aftale, som skal være finansiel løftestang for alle de projekter i kommuner og regioner, som vi ved vil nedsætte deres CO2-forbrug og også skabe nye arbejdspladser. Jeg håber meget, at flere egne vil gå i gang med at planlægge deres bidrag til den grønne omstilling nu, for vi har virkelig brug for, at alle kommer med.