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Sebastian Valentin Bodu | MEP | PPE | en | ro | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The European Union’s energy security policy should allow it to anticipate crisis situations, similar to the 2009 gas crisis, and not only to react to them. This must go hand in hand with meeting the targets assumed for cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 20% and reducing energy consumption by 20% by 2020. This task is... | null |
Jan Březina | MEP | PPE | en | cs | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of the report on energy strategy, which outlines the directions that future EU energy policy should take. I would like to emphasise the role of nuclear energy in the current and future energy mix of the EU, including an implicit recognition of the need to extend the lifetime of existing facilities. T... | null |
Alain Cadec | MEP | PPE | en | fr | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Developing a real European energy strategy has now become imperative. As Mrs Kolarska-Bobińska’s report explains, the European Union is labouring under a massive dependency on energy imports and serious shortfalls in its legislation. Like the rapporteur, I would stress that the European Union needs to furnish itself w... | null |
Maria Da Graça Carvalho | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The energy sector is a driving force behind economic growth. Since 2008, Europe has had a strategy for energy and combating climate change. It is vital that this strategy is implemented. However, the Treaty of Lisbon allows us to go further, opening the way to creating a true energy community within Europe. We need t... | null |
Nikolaos Chountis | MEP | GUE/NGL | en | el | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted against the report on the new Energy Strategy for Europe 2011-2020. The report is fully in line with the objectives of the EU 2020 strategy, which does away with the last vestiges of social Europe. Strengthening the competitiveness of the EU, which is so strongly promoted in the report, demonstrably leads to c... | null |
Corina Creţu | MEP | S&D | en | ro | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted for the resolution on the new Energy Strategy for Europe 2011-2020. The main aims featuring in this resolution are to move to a low carbon energy system and guarantee energy supply security for all Member States. Both these objectives must ensure that the EU is competitive and energy is distributed at affordab... | null |
Vasilica Viorica Dăncilă | MEP | S&D | en | ro | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The European Union has set itself a number of highly ambitious objectives for the next decade, one of them being to increase energy efficiency by 2020. This objective will help boost the volume of investment in this area and, by extension, create new jobs in both rural and urban areas. I believe that in this context, ... | null |
Edite Estrela | MEP | S&D | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of the report ‘Towards a new Energy Strategy for Europe 2011-2020’ as I believe that there needs to be new strategic guidance for the sector in order to achieve the objectives set out in Article 194 of the Treaty of Lisbon, the 20-20-20 targets set out in the EU Energy and Climate Change Package, and... | null |
Diogo Feio | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The Commission has established three objectives for European energy policy: (i) to move towards a low carbon energy system; (ii) to ensure security of energy supply; (iii) to ensure that the EU’s competitiveness and the supply of energy to all consumers at affordable prices are strengthened. I broadly agree with these... | null |
José Manuel Fernandes | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The Commission document entitled ‘Towards a new Energy Strategy for Europe 2011-2020’ makes an excellent contribution to a comprehensive EU policy for the energy sector in the context of the EU 2020 strategy. The Treaty of Lisbon provides a firm legal basis for developing energy initiatives based on sustainability, se... | null |
Ilda Figueiredo | MEP | GUE/NGL | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The EU energy strategy advocated in this report, and which is advocated by the Commission in its various communications on the subject, is closely linked to the definition of a Union policy described in the Treaty of Lisbon: ‘completion of the EU internal energy market’. The rapporteur is calling for ‘plans to be draw... | null |
Elisabetta Gardini | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I agree with the aims of the motion for a resolution: creation of a single European energy market, security of supply, energy efficiency, development of new renewable energy sources, and support for energy grids. I fully endorse the request for the Commission to adopt an ambitious energy efficiency action plan in orde... | null |
Nathalie Griesbeck | MEP | ALDE | en | fr | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The European Union is currently a major player in the international energy market. However, the EU has very few raw materials and is therefore forced to import in bulk. This simple fact raises questions about security of supply and our continent’s dependency on the wider world. These issues have been a real source of ... | null |
Juozas Imbrasas | MEP | ID | en | lt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I agreed with this report and would firstly like to thank the rapporteur and the shadow rapporteurs for the first energy strategy since the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon. The strategy reflects the main challenges – solidarity in the field of energy and security of energy supply. Firstly, the Member States m... | null |
Karin Kadenbach | MEP | S&D | en | de | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I welcome the fact that, according to this report, the Commission and Member States are to ensure that the highest international safety standards are applied in both new and old nuclear power stations. I also voted in favour of this clause. However, I would like to clarify the fact that the discontinuation of nuclear ... | null |
Jarosław Kalinowski | MEP | PPE | en | pl | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Energy policy is, at present, a particularly important area of the European Union’s activity. Preventing energy crises in neighbouring countries and ensuring energy security in Member States should be a priority for the European Union institutions. It is particularly important to ensure a balance between energy policy... | null |
Elisabeth Köstinger | MEP | PPE | en | de | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | A sustainable European energy strategy is the basic prerequisite for safeguarding energy supplies and must therefore cover all aspects of the provision of energy. An optimum energy supply is also important for a flourishing economy, as it provides and creates jobs. I welcome the fact that the report emphasises the pot... | null |
Giovanni La Via | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of the report on energy strategy since it makes a constructive contribution to the European debate on the subject and lays down guidelines for the future of European energy policy. We all know that the European Union is today confronted with a host of challenges, just as we know that it is increasing... | null |
David Martin | MEP | S&D | en | en | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I welcome this report on a new energy strategy for Europe which considers that any future strategy should seek to fulfil the Lisbon Treaty’s core objectives of a single energy market, security of supply, energy efficiency and savings and the development of new and renewable forms of energy and the promotion of energy n... | null |
Marisa Matias | MEP | GUE/NGL | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The Energy Strategy for Europe 2011-2020 sets out general guidelines which seek to strengthen the recently defined internal energy market. This report strengthens competitiveness and market instruments, without, however, being ambitious with regard to renewable forms of energy or reduced energy consumption. It also fa... | null |
Jean-Luc Mélenchon | MEP | GUE/NGL | en | fr | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | This report is an ode to nuclear energy, the carbon market and the Desertec project. On top of that, it advocates close collaboration with NATO. In accordance with the principles of ecology and peace that I stand for, I am voting against this report. | null |
Nuno Melo | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The three objectives set out by the Commission on European energy policy are clear and ambitious: moving towards a low carbon energy system, ensuring security of energy supply, and ensuring that the EU’s competitiveness and the supply of energy to all consumers at affordable prices are strengthened. A very strong fina... | null |
Louis Michel | MEP | ALDE | en | fr | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The Treaty of Lisbon provides the European Union with a strong legal framework and a strong legal basis – Article 194 – with a view to taking action on energy policy. A long-term vision and a new energy strategy are necessary to attain the 20-20-20 objectives of the climate and energy package between now and 2020. The... | null |
Andreas Mölzer | MEP | NI | en | de | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | In her report, the rapporteur deals with an improvement in Europe’s energy supply, something that is to be welcomed. However, it would seem that this goal is to be achieved by increasing the influence of the EU over the energy sector. Energy policy is something very specific from country to country. There is little ag... | null |
Alfredo Pallone | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of Mrs Kolarska-Bobińska’s report because I am aware that the road toward Europe’s energy future is currently strewn with obstacles and difficulties that must be overcome. The challenges that Europe intends to determinedly and resolutely face up to are many: the European energy system needs substanti... | null |
Maria do Céu Patrão Neves | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of Parliament’s resolution on a new Energy Strategy for Europe 2011-2020 (2010/2108(INI)) as I, like the rapporteur, believe that by including a specific chapter on energy, the Treaty of Lisbon now provides a firm legal basis for developing energy initiatives based on sustainability, security of supp... | null |
Paulo Rangel | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The Treaty of Lisbon defines a set of clear objectives for energy policy: ensuring the functioning of a single internal energy market, security of supply, energy efficiency and the promotion of energy networks and renewable sources of energy. The EU therefore needs to adopt a new strategy for the energy sector which a... | null |
Raül Romeva i Rueda | MEP | Greens/EFA | en | es | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | In the end, our group abstained in the vote on this resolution due to the excessive emphasis placed on burning coal. Despite the fact that two key amendments fell (regarding paragraphs 32 and 52), the content remains difficult for our group to accept. | null |
Czesław Adam Siekierski | MEP | PPE | en | pl | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mrs Kolarska-Bobińska’s report draws attention to a number of significant problems, such as the lack of a harmonised energy policy which takes account of the specific features of individual Member States as well as the need to import sources of energy from third countries. Forecasts show that dependence on crude oil w... | null |
Peter Skinner | MEP | S&D | en | en | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Maintaining a strategic approach to energy within the EU is becoming more and more essential as resources become traded as ‘futures’ and regimes in other parts of the world continue to divert these scarce resources in their direction only. Whilst I can agree that an effective solution might be energy saving, it is only... | null |
Nuno Teixeira | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | An energy strategy for Europe is essential in order to implement new policies under the Treaty of Lisbon. There are now sound legal foundations for drawing up energy initiatives based on sustainability, security of energy supply, and the interconnection of networks and solidarity. The objectives of a structured plan, ... | null |
Derek Vaughan | MEP | S&D | en | en | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | With a projected 70% of the EU’s energy being imported by 2030, often from unstable regions, security of supply must be a priority for the EU, and this resolution sets out the EU’s strategy to deal with this dependence. Energy efficiency should be a priority for the EU, in particular, as it is the most effective way of... | null |
Luís Paulo Alves | MEP | S&D | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of this resolution as I believe that the European Union should make an active contribution to making the conference on climate change in Cancún promising and transparent, especially as regards funding intended for adaptation, forestry, the efficient use of resources, technology transfer, surveillance... | null |
Sophie Auconie | MEP | PPE | en | fr | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | In the week preceding the climate change summit in Cancún, the European Parliament has adopted a resolution on the summit objectives. The failure of the Copenhagen Summit, for which we had such high hopes, is still very much in people’s minds, and we all hope that the next chance to advance international cooperation o... | null |
Zigmantas Balčytis | MEP | S&D | en | lt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I supported this resolution. Concrete commitments could not be reached at the Copenhagen conference on climate change. Subsequent talks in Germany and China also failed to deliver the expected outcome and therefore, much hope is being placed on the conference in Cancún, where substantive steps need to be agreed – the ... | null |
Jean-Luc Bennahmias | MEP | ALDE | en | fr | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | A few days before the opening of the climate change conference in Cancún, the joint resolution voted on by Parliament calls on ‘Heads of State or Government worldwide to demonstrate real political leadership and willingness during the negotiations’. We need specific and rapid measures, because the assessment is a hars... | null |
Vilija Blinkevičiūtė | MEP | S&D | en | lt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted for this resolution because the European Union must play a leading role in climate change negotiations, as trust in the international negotiations on climate change needs to be restored after the disappointing outcome of the climate conference in Copenhagen. I support the European Parliament’s call to take con... | null |
Maria Da Graça Carvalho | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The success of the climate change conference in Cancún is vital to the credibility of the negotiating process under the auspices of the United Nations. It is therefore crucial that concrete commitments and realistic objectives are adopted. Reaching an agreement on aspects such as policies for forest protection, the tr... | null |
Nikolaos Chountis | MEP | GUE/NGL | en | el | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The initial form of the resolution on the Cancún climate change conference has been changed quite a lot and its content has been watered down considerably by incorporating the amendments tabled by the Group of the European People’s Party (Christian Democrats). Nonetheless, I voted in favour of it, because I consider t... | null |
Lara Comi | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Climate change is a problem of global relevance and therefore requires joint responses. A unilateral commitment is a positive sign, however, and is therefore desirable, but it is not enough. Although the data confirm that it will not be the EU that suffers most from the rise in CO2, that in itself does not mean we sho... | null |
Corina Creţu | MEP | S&D | en | ro | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted for the European Parliament resolution of 25 November 2010 on the UN climate change conference in Cancún with a view to meeting the overall objective of limiting the annual mean surface temperature increase to 2 ºC (‘the 2 ºC objective’). The consequences of failing to meet the 2 °C target may be particularly ... | null |
Vasilica Viorica Dăncilă | MEP | S&D | en | ro | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I think that the European Union and its Member States must define and implement a principle of ‘climate justice’ and, therefore, introduce an equity clause in future international climate negotiations. I believe that it would be the greatest injustice if the world were unable to curb climate change, because it is spec... | null |
Mário David | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I am voting in favour of the bulk of the measures and proposals presented in this report. Following the disappointing outcome of the climate conference in Copenhagen, it is necessary to restore trust in the international negotiations on climate change. Once again, it is up to the European Union to take a leading role ... | null |
Marielle De Sarnez | MEP | ALDE | en | fr | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The European Union must speak with one voice and show that it is ambitious and persuasive during the climate change conference in Cancún. The failure in Copenhagen must not be repeated. We need specific and rapid measures, because the assessment is a harsh one: as things stand, our commitments are unlikely to minimise... | null |
Christine De Veyrac | MEP | PPE | en | fr | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The European Union has already adopted the ambitious objective of a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2020 during the French Presidency in 2008. It is already very difficult to gain acceptance for this objective from the other countries involved in the international negotiations on climate change. Without internationa... | null |
Edite Estrela | MEP | S&D | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of the resolution on the Cancún climate change conference as I believe that Parliament should send a clear message that world leaders need to demonstrate their political leadership during the negotiations in order to progress to the level of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change a... | null |
Diogo Feio | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Regardless of the debate on the causes of climate change, and on verifying whether human action has caused and can reverse it, it is now clear that this issue has very serious implications in extremely diverse areas of human life, and that it is threatening to cause imbalances at global level. Therefore, we cannot fai... | null |
José Manuel Fernandes | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I support a binding agreement featuring an international system of sanctions for the climate summit in Cancún. It is clear that such an agreement will only make sense if it is binding on the major global emitters: the US, China and India. The EU has been a leader in combating climate change, and should be encouraged t... | null |
João Ferreira | MEP | GUE/NGL | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | This resolution repeats some of the gaps, weaknesses and errors of the position that Parliament adopted at the Copenhagen conference on climate change, not recognising the reasons behind its spectacular failure. The discussion is still overly focused on reduction targets, to the detriment of ways to achieve them, whic... | null |
Carlo Fidanza | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | After the failure of the Copenhagen conference, we are at last hoping to move forwards. I welcome the resolution on the Cancún climate change conference, particularly the amendments by the Group of the European People’s Party (Christian Democrats), which state a sensible and pragmatic principle: no increase in the emi... | null |
Karl-Heinz Florenz | MEP | PPE | en | de | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I have voted against today’s motion for a resolution on the climate conference in Cancún (COP 16) because I feel duty-bound to climate protection, by which I mean realistic climate protection that combines sustainability and economic development. It is a major step for me to vote against a report I played a significan... | null |
Nathalie Griesbeck | MEP | ALDE | en | fr | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Hopes were dashed when the Copenhagen Summit failed to set ambitious targets to combat global warming. The European Union now needs to be unwavering in its commitment to achieving a convincing result at the Cancún Summit. To this end, Parliament has adopted a resolution which seeks to raise the European Union’s target... | null |
Françoise Grossetête | MEP | PPE | en | fr | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted against the final adoption of this resolution. The unrealistic nature of the objectives that have been voted on is striking. The EU’s unilateral adoption of an objective for reducing emissions by 30% by 2020 would have grave repercussions in France in terms of competitiveness and jobs. There are too many uncer... | null |
Sylvie Guillaume | MEP | S&D | en | fr | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of the resolution on the Cancún climate change conference because now more than ever, in the wake of the failure of the Copenhagen Summit, the European Union needs to be united in pushing for tough targets. In particular, the text sets out a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the EU by 30... | null |
Romana Jordan Cizelj | MEP | PPE | en | sl | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I have voted against the resolution. My explanation: was it even possible to count all the voices in the European Parliament that demanded that the EU speak with one voice in Cancún? Today’s vote has demonstrated that Parliament is still unable to do so. One of the key negotiating positions of the EU is that we should... | null |
Dan Jørgensen | MEP | S&D | en | da | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The Danish Social Democrats have abstained from voting on the obligation for a 40% reduction. The Social Democrats support 40% in principle, but in this particular vote, they chose to support 30% as a result that is achievable in practice. This is also reflected in the final result. | null |
Karin Kadenbach | MEP | S&D | en | de | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I regret the fact that, in the context of the resolution on the climate conference, the call for a global tax on financial transactions, the revenue from which could be used, among other things, to combat deforestation and desertification, did not receive the support of the majority in the European Parliament. Unfortu... | null |
Alan Kelly | MEP | S&D | en | en | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Climate change is a real and immediate challenge that the countries of Europe are facing. It is vital that there is a worldwide decision made quickly that may help stem the worst results of climate change. Therefore, I would like to see progress at the Cancún conference. | null |
David Martin | MEP | S&D | en | en | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted for this resolution, which sets out Parliament’s position in advance of the Cancún climate change conference. It emphasises that substantive steps need to be agreed in Cancún to pave the way for the conclusion of a comprehensive international post-2012 agreement in South Africa in 2011, which should be in line ... | null |
Mario Mauro | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of the motion for a resolution on the run-up to the climate conference to be held in Cancún from 29 November to 11 December, essentially because we need to arrive in Mexico with a clear, well-defined common position. I welcome the European Union’s constructive attitude in agreeing to consider a secon... | null |
Jean-Luc Mélenchon | MEP | GUE/NGL | en | fr | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | This resolution accepts some of the arguments made at the Cochabamba Summit. I am very pleased about that, and I am astonished that it is not cited at all in the resolution. It proposes to define and to apply the principle of climate justice and recognises, without citing it, the climate debt owed by the northern coun... | null |
Nuno Melo | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Once again, there are great hopes surrounding the climate change conference in Cancún. The countries with the greatest responsibility must continue to work towards reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. This problem, which is a matter of concern all over the world, needs a fast solution. The EU must be capable of ta... | null |
Andreas Mölzer | MEP | NI | en | de | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | During the forthcoming climate conference in Cancún, globally binding limits are to be agreed for CO2 greenhouse gas emissions because the previous Kyoto protocol runs out in 2012. While the European Union is working to reduce CO2 emissions by 20% by the end of the decade, Parliament is actually looking for a 30% redu... | null |
Radvilė Morkūnaitė-Mikulėnienė | MEP | PPE | en | lt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Climate change is one of the greatest environmental problems of our time and, in turn, is also causing numerous natural disasters. Some time ago, we committed ourselves to reducing the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. However, it seems that we may not achieve the targets set. On the other hand, no tar... | null |
Franz Obermayr | MEP | NI | en | de | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The fact that the European economy had to cut back on its production on account of the crisis, resulting in reduced levels of emissions, is not an argument for the 30% reduction in CO2 emissions being called for by the EU Climate Action Commissioner, Mrs Hedegaard, now that the 20% reduction can easily be achieved as ... | null |
Alfredo Pallone | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of the motion for a resolution on the climate change conference in Cancún so that Europe may express its support for the climate change agreements in a conference of international importance. The European Parliament hopes that the Heads of State or Government will give the greatest priority to the is... | null |
Maria do Céu Patrão Neves | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The climate change conference in Cancún (COP 16) is crucial for all Europeans and for people all over the world. We need a responsible and ambitious policy at this level from all political players. The European Union has a key role and must lead ambitions on climate change. In view of this, I voted against Parliament’... | null |
Rovana Plumb | MEP | S&D | en | ro | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted for this resolution in the firm conviction that we are going to achieve a different result this year in Cancún. Learning from the positive outcome in Nagoya in October and the negative experience from Copenhagen in 2009, I think that the EU will speak with a single voice. Based on its mandate, the EU and its M... | null |
Paulo Rangel | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of this resolution as I believe that the European Union should demonstrate its strong commitment and determination in the context of the global effort to find solutions that can mitigate climate change and its effects. | null |
Frédérique Ries | MEP | ALDE | en | fr | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Let us say straight away that the Cancún climate change conference is not going to be a success. There is good reason for this pessimism, given the real lack of will displayed in these last few months by the main protagonists, the United States and China foremost among them, without whom a quantified and binding agree... | null |
Raül Romeva i Rueda | MEP | Greens/EFA | en | en | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The ENVI resolution was fairly narrowly adopted (final vote 292/274/38) with the following changes/remarks: the reference to ‘without prejudice to moving to a 1.5 ºC limit’ was deleted with a narrow majority (RCV Amendment 14 and Amendment 18: 307/304/xx); the explicit mention that LULUCF and AAU loopholes could nullif... | null |
Peter Skinner | MEP | S&D | en | en | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | As the move towards the conference gathers pace, it is clear that a real chance exists for the EU to make a positive contribution in Cancún. Having listened to the Chair of the Committee, Jo Leinen, I am convinced that at its heart, a multilateral agreement can only be reached if the suspicion of BRIC countries can be ... | null |
Alf Svensson | MEP | PPE | en | sv | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | During yesterday’s vote in the European Parliament, I voted in favour of the resolution on the climate change conference in Cancún (COP 16). The reason I did this is that the resolution deals with an extremely important subject – the fact that the EU must demonstrate shrewd political leadership in the climate negotiat... | null |
Sophie Auconie | MEP | PPE | en | fr | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | There have been further serious incidents in Western Sahara recently. This territory, which was under Spanish administration until 1976, is still the subject of considerable tension between the Moroccan authorities and the independence movement. Located between the Atlantic, Mauritania and southern Morocco, Western Sa... | null |
Zigmantas Balčytis | MEP | S&D | en | lt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I support this resolution. After more than 30 years, the Western Sahara decolonisation process remains unfinished. The human rights situation, the acts of violence in the civilian camp, and the ongoing conflict and the consequences of this conflict on the whole region are cause for concern. I share the concern express... | null |
Maria Da Graça Carvalho | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I support the United Nations investigation into the issue of Western Sahara, and its position that Morocco should allow journalists, independent observers and humanitarian organisations free access to this particular region. I am aware that Morocco is a strategic partner and ally of the European Union in combating rad... | null |
Diogo Feio | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The situation of Western Sahara has been dragging on for more than 30 years without any apparent solution. Along with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the conflict in Cyprus, it is part of a group of cases that are proving difficult to resolve and are lasting a long time. Despite some individual initiatives for op... | null |
Ilda Figueiredo | MEP | GUE/NGL | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | We are pleased that Parliament has strongly condemned the violent incidents that took place in the Gdaim Izyk camp in Western Sahara on 8 November, which caused the death of an unknown number of people. We hope that the Commission and the Council will demand the measures that are proposed here, stressing the need for ... | null |
Lorenzo Fontana | MEP | ID | en | it | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The self-determination of peoples has always been a priority for the Northern League. Today, we are voting on a motion for a resolution that aims to guarantee respect for human rights and acceptable socio-economic conditions for the people of Western Sahara. We condemn the violent and unjustified reaction of the Moroc... | null |
Richard Howitt | MEP | S&D | en | en | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I was delighted to be able to co-author, on behalf of the S&D Group, Parliament’s resolution on Western Sahara. I am dismayed that protests in Western Sahara have been met by a violent clampdown by the authorities and I share the fears expressed in this resolution for the safety of Sahrawi human rights defenders. The s... | null |
David Martin | MEP | S&D | en | en | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted for this resolution on the unfortunate situation in Western Sahara. I am shocked by the violent incidents which took place in the Camp of Gdaim Izyk and in the town of Laâyoune, as well as by the use of force on the very same day on which the third cycle of informal talks on the status of Western Sahara opened ... | null |
Nuno Melo | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The situation in Western Sahara is very worrying, and Parliament should give a clear signal that it condemns what is happening there. Acts of violence on both sides need to stop in order to make way for transparent dialogue in good faith, putting an end to a conflict which has already caused too many deaths and is sti... | null |
Willy Meyer | MEP | GUE/NGL | en | es | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of this resolution because it sends a loud, clear message reinforcing the right of the Sahrawi people to self-determination, and condemns the atrocities committed by the Moroccan Government. It is positive because it condemns Morocco’s violence in dismantling the Sahrawi Dignity Camp, the death of th... | null |
Alfredo Pallone | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The reason why I voted in favour of this resolution on the current situation in Western Sahara is rooted in the commitment that has always been shown, with particular emphasis on the way the conflict between Morocco and the Polisario Front over Western Sahara has developed, above all, because of the obvious implicatio... | null |
Maria do Céu Patrão Neves | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I supported this resolution as I believe that the fight for human rights is crucial. There have been reports from Western Sahara of instances of police violence against citizens who were holding a non-violent protest camp outside the city of Laâyoune against the social, political and economic situation and against the... | null |
Raül Romeva i Rueda | MEP | Greens/EFA | en | es | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Following the multiple attempts by the Moroccan regime to prevent Parliament from expressing its opinion on the human rights situation in the Western Sahara, we must welcome the fact that on this occasion, the Moroccan lobby has failed. I consider the constant interference by Morocco to be unacceptable. Likewise, the ... | null |
Marie-Thérèse Sanchez-Schmid | MEP | PPE | en | fr | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The violent incidents that occurred in Western Sahara as the Gdaim Izyk camp was being dismantled and in the town of Laâyoune are very serious and must be roundly condemned. The European Parliament is quite right to express its concerns about how the situation in the region has deteriorated. As the United Nations has ... | null |
Søren Bo Søndergaard | MEP | GUE/NGL | en | en | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of the joint resolution on Western Sahara (B7-0675/2010). However, I strongly regret that the resolution fails to mention and criticise the illegal fisheries agreement between EU and Morocco, which allows European fishing fleets to operate in waters within the occupied Western Sahara territory. | null |
Bart Staes | MEP | Greens/EFA | en | nl | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I have voted in favour of the resolution on the situation in Western Sahara. This joint resolution sends out a strong signal from the European Parliament condemning the recent resurgence of violence in Western Sahara. On 8 November, the Sahrawi protest camps were violently broken up, as a result of which there were ma... | null |
Eva-Britt Svensson | MEP | GUE/NGL | en | en | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of the joint resolution on Western Sahara, B7-0675/2010. However, I find it extremely regrettable that the resolution fails to mention and criticise the illegal fisheries agreement between the EU and Morocco, which allows European fishing fleets to operate in waters within the occupied Western Sahara ... | null |
Dominique Vlasto | MEP | PPE | en | fr | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Like my fellow Members, I have to condemn the recent events in Western Sahara and would like to extend my support and sympathy to all the victims’ families. That said, I have chosen not to vote in favour of the resolution as it contains a number of factual errors, omits vital information and does not present an object... | null |
Sophie Auconie | MEP | PPE | en | fr | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Ukraine has become a major geopolitical issue for Europe since the dissolution of the USSR. Having regained its independence, Russia still considers it part of the ‘near abroad’ region. In wishing to take full advantage of its autonomy and focus on its strong historic links with the European Union, Ukraine has, for so... | null |
Zigmantas Balčytis | MEP | S&D | en | lt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I support this resolution. There is concern that democratic freedoms, such as freedom of assembly, freedom of expression and freedom of the media, have come under threat in Ukraine in recent months. The authorities should investigate reports of infringements of rights and freedoms and take measures to remedy them. Fur... | null |
Vilija Blinkevičiūtė | MEP | S&D | en | lt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I agree with Parliament’s resolution on further action by Ukraine to achieve political stability both within the country and beyond its borders. Ukraine is an important partner of the European Union for the implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy with Eastern Europe. Therefore, it is crucial to continue to... | null |
Maria Da Graça Carvalho | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I am critical of the local elections that took place on 31 October in Ukraine and would like the freedom of the press to be respected. I deplore the last-minute change to the election rules prior to 31 October, along with the fact that the opposition parties were not allowed to put up candidates in the constituencies.... | null |
Lara Comi | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | In Slavonic languages, ‘Ukraine’ means ‘border country’. For the Russians, it was always a remote province, and now Ukraine is a border country for the European Union as well, as a result of the last but one enlargement. For once, however, we do not want the name of a place to hold the fate of its people. With the cau... | null |
Mário David | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I am voting in favour of this motion for a resolution. Relations between the European Union and Ukraine, one of the Union’s main partners among its neighbours to the east, are markedly important for stability, security and prosperity throughout Europe. Aware that they share responsibilities in promoting stability, the... | null |
Diogo Feio | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Despite the initial actions of President Yanukovych and the subsequent statements by the Ukrainian authorities about Ukraine’s willingness to join the EU, to adopt European models for good governance, and to respect the human rights and civil liberties of its people, some caution is inevitably needed. In fact, there a... | null |
José Manuel Fernandes | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I believe that Ukraine is one of the EU’s crucial strategic partners, so I have to express my concern at the excessive powers granted to the security services to intimidate non-governmental organisations operating in the country and to control the Ukrainian media. It is also worth pointing out the importance of allowi... | null |
Tunne Kelam | MEP | PPE | en | en | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted for the resolution on Ukraine. However, I regret the fact that this House has postponed the vote already two times, which has resulted in a situation that the EU-Ukraine summit, for which the resolution was drafted, has taken place before our vote. The European Parliament has seen it as its duty and privilege t... | null |
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