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Application of the ‘One in, one out’ approach – and its impact on businesses - Study in Focus EN

15-01-2024 PE 754.203 ITRE
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Összefoglaló : The original full study analyses the implementation of the ‘one in, one out’ (OIOO) approach by the European Commission. The OIOO approach is a regulatory offsetting mechanism and methodology that was introduced into the Commission’s policy making process in 2021 and documented in the amendments to the Better Regulation Guidelines and Toolbox (November 2021) . Given the aims of the OIOO approach, the study also considers its anticipated impact on the EU regulatory burden and on the competitiveness of European businesses and especially SMEs.This study takes stock of the implementation of the regulatory offsetting mechanism known as the ‘one in, one out’ (OIOO) approach by the European Commission. This document was provided by the Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies at the request of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE).
Szerzők : James EAGER, Elias NACER & Loīc DOUVILLÉ
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Application of the ‘One in, one out’ approach – and its impact on businesses EN

15-01-2024 PE 754.202 ITRE
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Összefoglaló : This study takes stock of the implementation of the regulatory offsetting mechanism known as the ‘one in, one out’ (OIOO) approach by the European Commission. Overall, this mechanism was found to be relevant and useful to address the issue of managing the EU regulatory burden on businesses. While there has been a clear commitment from the Commission to ensuring the OIOO approach is applied effectively, there remains scope for the Commission to increase the transparency underpinning its methodology. This document was provided by the Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies at the request of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE).
Szerzők : James EAGER, Elias NACER & Loīc DOUVILLÉ
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Combating microplastic pollution in the EU: Unintentional releases of plastic pellets EN

10-01-2024 PE 753.198 ENVI ITRE
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Összefoglaló : The IA is convincing on the need and conditions being in place to tackle the unintentional releases of plastic pellets as the main focus of the legislative initiative, although it appears that initially all six main sources of microplastic pollution were considered. The IA draws on extensive scientific evidence, literature and stakeholder consultations. It defines the scale of the problem, its drivers, affected stakeholders and how likely the problem is to persist, referring, inter alia, to global trends and future scenarios. The IA sets the general objective of contributing to the reduction of microplastic-related pollution by preventing and reducing pellet losses to the environment, thus reducing the adverse consequences of pellet pollution. It suggests four policy options (POs) to tackle the problem, which, however, do not appear to be full self-standing alternatives. The IA points to the consultation specifically targeting SMEs and its results showing the need for the lighter version of requirements, particularly on the obligation for external audit and certification. It assesses each policy option for their environmental, economic and social impacts, costs and administrative burden, and transparently lists assumptions, uncertainties and data limitations. However, the IA could have been clearer regarding reporting costs, which it considers to be accounted for under the REACH restriction, and the supporting study, and it could have made further efforts to quantify the expected benefits. The IA selects the preferred PO after comparing POs in terms of benefit to cost and their effectiveness, efficiency, coherence and proportionality. It suggests a combination of PO1 and PO2b): a mandatory standardised methodology to measure pellet losses combined with the mandatory requirements to prevent and reduce pellet losses, including lighter requirements for micro- and small companies. The IA expects that the initiative will contribute up to a quarter of the total 30 % reduction target for microplastics by 2030.
Szerzők : AUSRA RAKSTELYTE

Policy Departments’ Monthly Highlights January 2024 EN

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Szerzők : ANDRZEJ SANDERSKI, ANNA MANGINI

Innovative technologies in the development of geothermal energy in Europe EN

01-12-2023 PE 754.200 ITRE
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Összefoglaló : Innovative technologies in the field of geothermal energy focus on three areas: (i) resource assessment, (ii) resource development, and (iii) resource utilisation and management for electricity, heat supply and mineral extraction (lithium). They include increased electric power system efficiency, novel and optimised drilling technologies, underground thermal energy storage, new exploration methods, closed loops, smart systems, and 3D models. Advanced plants and technologies include ultra-deep geothermal systems, enhanced geothermal systems, advanced geothermal systems, supercritical geothermal systems. They allow access to vast geothermal resources, which would otherwise remain largely unexploited. Advanced geothermal systems have ongoing commercially viable projects in the US and Europe. Ground source geothermal heating and cooling is a well-established technology, which is currently experiencing the opening of new markets and continuous growth. Geothermal heat pumps are among the most-performant energy-efficient technologies to transfer heat from/to the ground for heating and cooling buildings. Innovation focus here is on new materials and investment costs reduction.
Szerzők : MATTEO CIUCCI

The design of the European electricity market - Current proposals and ways ahead (At A Glance - Study In Focus) EN

17-11-2023 PE 754.195 ITRE
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Összefoglaló : This At A Glance - Study In Focus provides information on the proposed reform of the electricity market design which maintains crucial elements of the existing system to ensure continued efficient operation. The impact that changing the rules on longer-term contracts will have on consumer prices and investment will depend on the concrete language of proposed legislation as well as its ultimate implementation. Overall, neither the expected mode of impact of individual reform elements, let alone their interaction, is clearly spelled out by the legislators. This document was provided by the Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies at the request of the committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE).
Szerzők : Georg ZACHMANN, Lion HIRTH, Conall HEUSSAFF, Ingmar SCHLECHT, Jonathan MÜHLENPFORDT & Anselm EICKE
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Commitments made at the hearing of MAROŠ ŠEFČOVIČ Executive Vice-President of the Commission on the European Green Deal EN

20-10-2023 PE 754.187 AGRI ENVI ITRE TRAN
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Összefoglaló : The Executive Vice-President of the Commission, Maroš Šefčovič, appeared before the European Parliament on 3 October 2023 to answer questions put by MEPs from the Committees on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI); Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE); Transport and Tourism (TRAN) and Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI). During the hearing, he made a number of commitments which are highlighted in this document. These commitments refer to his portfolio, as described in the mission letter sent to him by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, including on the European Green Deal.
Szerzők : Georgios AMANATIDIS, Ariane DEBYSER

Commitments made at the hearing of WOPKE HOEKSTRA, Commissioner-designate on Climate Action EN

17-10-2023 PE 754.186 DEVE ENVI AFET ITRE
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Összefoglaló : The Commissioner-designate, Wopke Hoekstra, appeared before the European Parliament on 2 October 2023 to answer questions put by MEPs from the Committees on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI), Foreign Affairs (AFET), Development (DEVE) and Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE). During the hearing, he made a number of commitments which are highlighted in this document. These commitments refer to his portfolio, as described in the mission letter sent to him by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, including on Climate Action.
Szerzők : Michal MALOVEC, Georgios AMANATIDIS, MALTE FREDERIK HERGADEN

The emergence of non-personal data markets EN

09-10-2023 PE 740.100 ITRE
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Összefoglaló : The European Union has taken a distinctive stance in facilitating the unrestricted movement of non-personal data, all the while upholding data privacy and security standards. However, there is still a requirement to ensure equitable conditions for data sharing. This research scrutinises the current legal framework within the EU, highlighting persistent obstacles and proposing potential strategies for implementation. This document was provided by the Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies at the request of the committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE).
Szerzők : Olga BATURA, Axel WION, Sofia Noelle GONZALEZ, J. Scott MARCUS, Ilsa GODLOVITCH, Lukas WIEWIORRA, Peter KROON, Serpil TAS and Nico STEFFEN.
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The emergence of non-personal data markets EN

06-10-2023 PE 740.098 ITRE
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Összefoglaló : The European Union has taken a distinctive stance in facilitating the unrestricted movement of non-personal data, all the while upholding data privacy and security standards. However, there is still a requirement to ensure equitable conditions for data sharing. This research scrutinises the current legal framework within the EU, highlighting persistent obstacles and proposing potential strategies for implementation. This document was provided by the Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies at the request of the committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE).
Szerzők : Olga BATURA, Axel WION, Sofia Noelle GONZALEZ, J. Scott MARCUS, Ilsa GODLOVITCH, Lukas WIEWIORRA, Peter KROON, Serpil TAS and Nico STEFFEN.
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The design of the European electricity market - Current proposals and ways ahead EN

28-09-2023 PE 740.094 ITRE
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Összefoglaló : The proposed reform of the electricity market design maintains crucial elements of the existing system to ensure continued efficient operation. The impact that changing the rules on longer-term contracts will have on consumer prices and investment will depend on the concrete language of proposed legislation as well as its ultimate implementation. Overall, neither the expected mode of impact of individual reform elements, let alone their interaction, is clearly spelled out by the legislators. This document was provided by the Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies at the request of the committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE).
Szerzők : Georg ZACHMANN, Bruegel Lion HIRTH, Conall HEUSSAFF, Ingmar SCHLECHT, Jonathan MÜHLENPFORDT, Anselm EICKE
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Commitments made at the hearing of Iliana Ivanova, Commissioner-designate Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth EN

20-09-2023 PE 740.096 ITRE CULT
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Összefoglaló : The Commissioner-designate, Iliana Ivanova, appeared before the European Parliament on 5 September 2023 to answer questions put by MEPs from the Committees on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and on Culture and Education (CULT). During the hearing, she made a number of commitments which are highlighted in this document. These commitments refer to her portfolio, as described in the mission letter sent to her by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, including: • Education, research and innovation; and • Culture, youth and sport.
Szerzők : CORINNE CORDINA, Katarzyna Anna ISKRA, Kristiina MILT, MATTEO CIUCCI

Future Shocks 2023: Anticipating and weathering the next storms EN

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Összefoglaló : The European Parliament launched a process of monitoring possible future risks for the EU during the COVID-19 crisis, and has developed this further during Russia's war on Ukraine. The annual 'Future Shocks' series provides up-to-date, objective, and authoritative information on global risks through a 360° survey based on risk literature from a broad range of sources. Future Shocks 2023: Anticipating and weathering the next storms discusses 15 risks related to geopolitics, climate change, health, economics and democracy that could occur in the coming decade, and 10 policy responses to address both existing governance capacity and possible ways to enhance risk-response capabilities within the EU.
Szerzők : Gabor Zsolt PATAKI

First EU space strategy for security and defence: What implications for EU strategic autonomy? EN

28-08-2023 PE 747.448 AFET ITRE IMCO SEDE
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Összefoglaló : In 2022, the EU Strategic Compass included space as a strategic domain, and called for a dedicated European strategy. In the meantime, Russia's invasion of Ukraine confirmed the key role of space for defence and resilience, but also highlighted vulnerabilities related to space systems. Another 'wake-up call' came from a different direction; SpaceX's advances in reusable rocket technology leading to Starship's first orbital flight test turned the spotlight onto launch providers and access to space. Space is a critical infrastructure issue with growing economic significance. It is also an increasingly contested arena between competing geopolitical interests. To address these rising challenges, in March 2023 the European Commission and the High Representative/Vice-President presented their first joint communication on a European space strategy for security and defence.
Szerzők : Gabor Zsolt PATAKI

Research for REGI Committee - The impact of the gas supply crisis on the Just Transition Plans EN

20-06-2023 PE 747.246 REGI ITRE
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Összefoglaló : This At a glance note summarises the study Tproviding information on the current and potential impact of the gas supply crisis on the Just Transition Plans (JTPs). The evidence is based on the analysis of EU gas and energy supply dependencies, trade linkages with Russia, the general EU’s policy framework, Just Transition Mechanism (JTM), REPowerEU plan and the investigation of six case studies. It concludes with specified policy recommendations reflecting the implemen tation of the JTM, the JTPs in the light of risks of the energy crisis.
Szerzők : Kinga HAT, Marvin BÖHNKE, Erich DALLHAMMER, Roland GAUGITSCH, Chien-Hui HSIUNG, Isabella MESSINGER, Michele ALESSANDRINI, Elena IACOBUCCI, François LEVARLET, Tullio BUCCELLATO

A preparedness plan for Europe: Addressing food, energy and technological security EN

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Összefoglaló : The current situation in Ukraine has led to severe supply chain disruptions, contributing to a sharp increase in food and commodity prices globally and the limitation of fossil fuel imports from Russia to the EU. Moreover, to end Europe's dependence on semiconductor suppliers from Asian countries, it is necessary to take immediate action of a structural nature, involving all EU Member States and all participants in regional supply markets. The overall aim of this study was to identify drivers of and barriers to building up open strategic autonomy at EU level, before recommending coordinated solutions and addressing supply chain resilience in four critical areas: food security, energy security, semiconductors and satellite communications. This research seeks to contribute to the European Parliament's future work by providing insights into how to protect the European agricultural sector, ensure energy security and the technological sovereignty of semiconductor production, and improve satellite communications.
Szerzők : This study has been written by Joanna Ejdys, Katarzyna Czerewacz-Filipowicz, Katarzyna Halicka, Anna Kononiuk, Andrzej Magruk, Julia Siderska, Danuta Szpilko of Bialystok University of Technology (Poland) at the request of the Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA) and managed by the Scientific Foresight Unit, within the Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research Services (EPRS) of the Secretariat of the European Parliament.
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EU critical raw materials act EN

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Összefoglaló : As the first EU act specifically regulating the EU's CRM supply, the proposed initiative aims to address an area previously identified as one of the EU's strategic dependencies. Following a clear problem description, the IA presents three (partially overlapping) policy options and a thorough analysis of their possible impacts, with a clear focus on economic impacts. The identification of the preferred policy option appears justified. The predominantly qualitative assessment draws merely on desk research and stakeholder input. In this respect, the IA admits to having 'significant data gaps' and a 'limited' evidence base, owing in part to 'the lack of a supporting study'. With regard to stakeholder input, the IA does not explain why the public consultation was open for only 8 weeks (instead of the default 12). It is notable that the proposed regulation deviates somewhat in scope from the IA: it adds a further specific objective – namely to diversify CRM imports in order to reduce strategic dependencies – and provides for a few measures that were either not assessed at all in the IA, or which were outside the preferred policy option.
Szerzők : Irmgard ANGLMAYER

Packaging and packaging waste EN

29-03-2023 PE 740.245 AGRI ENVI ITRE IMCO
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Összefoglaló : The IA provides a good overview of the problems relating to packaging and packaging waste, and the possible impacts of the various measures proposed to address the problems. In its assessment, which is both qualitative and quantitative, the IA relies on a wealth of data sources and modelling. However, it does not clearly indicate the IA supporting studies and their full references; this would have improved transparency. The IA presents three policy options, which are partially incremental and cannot therefore serve as self-standing alternatives. The IA provides sufficient justification for the preferred option. Broad stakeholder consultations were carried out and the IA presents stakeholders' views, although on individual measures rather than on the three policy options. The description of the monitoring and evaluation plan is rather limited; for example, the operational objectives and the timeframe for the evaluation are not explained. On a technical point, the IA could have made more use of the material from the extensive annexes, for example, to describe the policy options and the third problem in more detail in the main text.
Szerzők : ULLA-MARI TUOMINEN

Social approach to the transition to smart cities EN

13-02-2023 PE 737.128 REGI ITRE FEMM
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Összefoglaló : This study explores the main impacts of the smart city transition on our cities and, in particular, on citizens and territories. In our research, we start from an analysis of smart city use cases to identify a set of key challenges, and elaborate on the main accelerating factors that may amplify or contain their impact on particular groups and territories. We then present an account of best practices that can help mitigate or prevent such challenges, and make some general observations on their scalability and replicability. Finally, based on an analysis of EU regulatory frameworks and a mapping of current or upcoming initiatives in the domain of smart city innovation, capacity-building and knowledge capitalisation, we propose six policy options to inform future policy-making at EU level to support a more inclusive smart city transition.
Szerzők : This study has been written by Agnese Macaluso, Michael Flickenschild, Alessandro Gasparotti, Hidde Wedman and Zinovia Panagiotidou of Ecorys together with Philipp Lämmel and Nikolay Vassilev Tcholtchev of Fraunhofer FOKUS, Trinidad Fernandez of Fraunhofer IAO, Philippe Baudouin of IDATE SAS, and Gaelle Le Gars (independent expert) at the request of the Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA) and managed by the Scientific Foresight Unit, within the Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research Services (EPRS) of the Secretariat of the European Parliament.
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Policy Departments’ Monthly Highlights - February 2023 EN

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Összefoglaló : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

Salt Batteries: Opportunities and applications of storage systems based on sodium nickel chloride batteries EN

07-02-2023 PE 740.064 ITRE
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Összefoglaló : Sodium-Nickel-Chloride (Na-NiCl2) batteries have risen as sustainable energy storage systems based on abundant (Na, Ni, Al) and non-critical raw materials. This study offers a general overview of this technology from its initial conceptualization, along with research and development perspectives and areas of use. Applications are for grid storage mainly due to the temperature of operation (275 – 350 °C). There is no critical issue on patent portfolio as the key IP is in the public domain. In addition, Switzerland is active in this technology with FzSoNick being a producer of commercial Na-NiCl2
Szerzők : Michel ARMAND, Nagore ORTIZ-VITORIANO, Javier OLARTE, Aloña SALAZAR, Raquel FERRET

Towards EU leadership in the space sector through open strategic autonomy - Cost of non-Europe EN

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Összefoglaló : This 'cost of non-Europe' report looks at the potential benefits of efficient, ambitious and united EU-level action in the space sector. The report finds that to enable the European space sector to benefit from open strategic autonomy, and to ensure EU access to and use of space, including for its security, the EU must act decisively. Moving away from fragmentation could bring large benefits, amounting to at least €140 billion per year by 2050.
Szerzők : ALEKSANDRA HEFLICH, JEROME LEON SAULNIER, CLEMENT THIERRY EVROUX

Strengthening the security of supply of products containing Critical Raw Materials for the green transition and decarbonisation EN

20-12-2022 PE 740.059 ITRE
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Összefoglaló : This study assesses the needs and vulnerabilities of the EU in accessing Critical Raw Materials needed for the green and digital transitions considering the changed geopolitical context. It identifies at which stage of the supply chain, from raw materials to components, the European industrial eco-system depends on imports. It reviews the criticality assessment methodology to account for the changed geopolitical context and future demand from decarbonisation. Finally, it evaluates the potential of stockpiling and trade policy to address short-term supply disruptions.
Szerzők : Elmer RIETVELD, Ton BASTEIN, Twan van LEEUWEN, Sara WIECLAWSKA, Noortje BONENKAMP, David PECK, Magdalena KLEBBA, Marie LE MOUEL, Niclas POITIERS

Strengthening the security of supply of products containing Critical Raw Materials for the green transition and decarbonisation EN

19-12-2022 PE 740.058 ITRE
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Összefoglaló : This study assesses the needs and vulnerabilities of the EU in accessing products containing Critical Raw Materials (CRM) needed for the green and digital transitions in a changing geopolitical context. It provides an overview on the wider situation, as well as a policy context. The study sets out to identify at which stage of the supply chain, ranging from raw materials to final products, the European industrial eco-system is dependent on CRM imports. It reviews the CRM methodology designed by the JRC to identify which materials are critical and require special attention. The current methodology could benefit from an extension of scope, including an assessment of product groups and sectors. A study finds that setting up of EU stockpiling facilities could mitigate supply disruptions of raw materials and components. However, setting up stockpiling facilities would require an effective public-private management.
Szerzők : Elmer RIETVELD et al., Bruegel-TNO-VVA

The European Health Data Space EN

12-12-2022 PE 740.055 ITRE
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Összefoglaló : This research paper provides an assessment of the legislative proposal for “The European Health Data Space”, including linkages with other EU measures and with Member State rules and laws. It also includes recommendations on further steps needed in order to achieve, facilitate and improve health data sharing, exchange and re-use across the EU.
Szerzők : J. Scott MARCUS, Bertin MARTENS, Christophe CARUGATI, Anne BUCHER, and Ilsa GODLOVITCH
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Policy Departments’ Monthly Highlights - December 2022 EN

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Összefoglaló : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

The European Health Data Space EN

08-12-2022 PE 740.054 ITRE
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Összefoglaló : This research paper provides an assessment of the legislative proposal for “The European Health Data Space”, including linkages with other EU measures and with Member State rules and laws. It also includes recommendations on further steps needed in order to achieve, facilitate and improve health data sharing, exchange and re-use across the EU.
Szerzők : J. Scott MARCUS, Bertin MARTENS, Christophe CARUGATI, Anne BUCHER, and Ilsa GODLOVITCH
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The role of financial operators in the ETS market and the incidence of their activities in determining the allowances’ price. EN

06-12-2022 PE 740.053 ITRE
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Összefoglaló : This study investigates the role of financial actors, such as banks and investors, in the EU Emissions Trading System and their role in determining price dynamics and volatility. It concludes that activities on the market should be further monitored and data availability and quality improved. While further regulation of market participants may become necessary in the future, it is, at this stage, more important to focus on improving the Market Stability Reserve (MSR).
Szerzők : Johanna Cludius, Hannah Galster, Sean Healy, Viktoria Noka and Long Lam-

The role of financial operators in the ETS market and the incidence of their activities in determining the allowances’ price. EN

06-12-2022 PE 740.052 ITRE
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Összefoglaló : This study investigates the role of financial actors, such as banks and investors, in the EU Emissions Trading System and their role in determining price dynamics and volatility. It concludes that activities on the market should be further monitored and data availability and quality improved. While further regulation of market participants may become necessary in the future, it is, at this stage, more important to focus on improving the Market Stability Reserve (MSR).
Szerzők : Johanna Cludius, Hannah Galster, Sean Healy, Viktoria Noka and Long Lam-

The Revision of the Third Energy Package for Gas EN

01-12-2022 PE 734.009 ITRE
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Összefoglaló : This study investigates the revision of the third energy package for gas in light of the current energy crisis. The report presents findings from desk research, interviews and a workshop on the current political context regarding natural gas and hydrogen as well as the role of unbundling rules for gas and hydrogen infrastructure, the development of an EU hydrogen backbone and the issue of ensuring energy supply through gas interconnectors.
Szerzők : Laura HEIDECKE, Irina KUSTOVA, Michael FLICKENSCHILD, Iris LARMI, Harry VAN TIL, Menno VAN BENTHEM Yoeri DIJKHOF and Nga NGUYEN

The Revision of the Third Energy Package for Gas EN

01-11-2022 PE 740.051 ITRE
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Összefoglaló : This study investigates the revision of the third energy package for gas in light of the current energy crisis. The report presents findings from desk research, interviews and a workshop on the current political context regarding natural gas and hydrogen as well as the role of unbundling rules for gas and hydrogen infrastructure, the development of an EU hydrogen backbone and the issue of ensuring energy supply through gas interconnectors.
Szerzők : Laura HEIDECKE, Irina KUSTOVA, Michael FLICKENSCHILD, Iris LARMI, Harry VAN TIL, Menno VAN BENTHEM Yoeri DIJKHOF and Nga NGUYEN

Fostering coherence in EU health research: Strengthening EU research for better health EN

19-10-2022 PE 737.114 ENVI ITRE
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Összefoglaló : The COVID 19 pandemic prompted reinforced investment in health research, to support rapid research and innovation for vaccine development and health care measures. The European Union response highlighted strengths and weaknesses in EU research organisation and funding. Over time, EU investment in health research has been aimed at increasing knowledge and transfer of knowledge into innovation, for better health. To this end, several instruments have been developed, but the impact of these efforts is hampered by fragmentation and a lack of synergy between strategies at different levels. Inequalities in health and research across Member States need further measures. Policies can take inspiration from successful health research organisation and policies inside and outside the EU, for more coherence and throughput to implementation. Health research needs strong leadership to engage in global health and to tackle the challenges of the interconnectedness of health with environmental and climate challenges, and durable economic development. Stakeholder involvement in a formal structure will secure permanent dialogue for fruitful research and development.
Szerzők : This study has been written by Karin Sipido, David Fajardo-Ortiz, Tom Vercruysse, WolfgangGlanzel and Reinhilde Veugelers of KULeuvenat the request of the Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA) and managed by the Scientific Foresight Unit, within the Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research Services (EPRS) of the Secretariat of the European Parliament
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Outlook for the European Council meeting on 20 – 21 October 2022 EN

17-10-2022 PE 743.680 ENVI AFET ITRE ECON
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Összefoglaló : On 20 and 21 October 2022, EU Heads of State or Government will meet for a formal European Council dedicated to Ukraine, energy and the economy – three interlinked topics that have been permanently on the European Council agenda since Russia launched its war on Ukraine. EU leaders are expected to condemn Russia's further escalation of the conflict and recent attacks on civilians and infrastructure across Ukraine; condemn the sham referendums in four Ukrainian regions; consider the deepening food crisis; and explore ways to protect critical infrastructure after the Nord Stream pipelines sabotage. On energy, the European Council meeting is expected to agree on new strategic guidelines, with discussion on means of reducing gas prices, price-caps or alternative approaches – an issue on which Member States have diverging views – likely to be rather heated. EU leaders will also discuss climate change and biodiversity protection ahead of the main annual events on these topics led by the United Nations (UN). Moreover, leaders will hold a debate on China and prepare for the December 2022 summit between the EU and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The European Council meeting will open with the traditional exchange of views with the European Parliament's President, Roberta Metsola.
Szerzők : Suzana Elena ANGHEL

What if everyone spoke the same language? EN

06-10-2022 PE 729.550 ITRE CULT
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Összefoglaló : One language disappears every two weeks, and up to 90 % of existing languages could be gone by the turn of the century. Globalisation, social and economic pressures and political options can determine whether a language survives. Multilingualism is a cornerstone of the European project, with 24 official and 60 minority languages. In a digital era, ensuring digital language equality can help preserve linguistic diversity.
Szerzők : LUISA ANTUNES

Tracking the EU Commissioners’ commitments - Von der Leyen Commission, 2019 - 2024 EN

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Összefoglaló : This document is a compilation of briefings that track the commitments made by the Vice-Presidents and Commissioners to the European Parliament – in their written answers to Parliament’s questions, at their hearings, and, in some cases, in subsequent appearances before Parliament’s committees. The document provides an overview of the state-of-play at the mid-term of the von der Leyen Commission. Since many of these commitments were made, major international crises have shifted some political priorities. The Vice-Presidents’ and Commissioners’ progress on their commitments should be considered in this context.

Tracking the EU Commissioners’ commitments - Von der Leyen Commission, 2019 - 2024: Thierry Breton EN

20-09-2022 PE 658.178 ITRE IMCO
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Összefoglaló : This briefing follows up the commitments made by the commissioner since 2019.

Tracking the EU Commissioners’ commitments - Von der Leyen Commission, 2019 - 2024: Kadri Simson EN

20-09-2022 PE 703.370 ITRE
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Összefoglaló : This briefing follows up the commitments made by the commissioner since 2019.

Tracking the EU Commissioners’ commitments - Von der Leyen Commission, 2019 - 2024: Margrethe Vestager EN

20-09-2022 PE 703.375 ITRE IMCO ECON
Briefing
Összefoglaló : This briefing follows up the commitments made by the commissioner since 2019.

Tracking the EU Commissioners’ commitments - Von der Leyen Commission, 2019 - 2024: Mariya Gabriel EN

20-09-2022 PE 703.376 ITRE CULT
Briefing
Összefoglaló : This briefing follows up the commitments made by the commissioner since 2019.

Establishing the Union secure connectivity programme for the period 2023-2027 EN

06-07-2022 PE 730.307 ITRE
Briefing
Összefoglaló : This briefing provides an initial analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the European Commission's impact assessment (IA) accompanying the above-mentioned proposal, adopted on 15 February 2022 and referred to the European Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE). The proposal, which is included in the 2022 Commission work programme (see Annex I – New initiatives) and in the EU Legislative Priorities for 2022 (see the Commission's working document), seeks to establish a Union secure satellite communication system. This system would ensure highly secured connectivity and communication to the Union and Member States' governmental entities, also with a view to making sure that the EU remains connected in case of cyber-attacks, or in case of natural disasters leading to the breakdown of terrestrial communication networks (IA, pp. 10-11). In addition, the system would allow for connecting key infrastructure better, supporting crisis management, surveillance and potential mass-market broadband applications, and ensuring the provision of high-speed, flexible and resilient satellite communication services. The proposed regulation sets out the objectives of the programme, the rules governing the envisaged activities and its implementation, its infrastructure and services, the participants, the EU budget for the 2023-2027 period, the forms of Union funding and the rules for providing such funding.
Szerzők : STEFANO VETTORAZZI

What if we sequenced all human genomes? EN

27-06-2022 PE 729.532 ENVI ITRE
Rövid áttekintés
Összefoglaló : The rapid growth of genetic databases worldwide, coupled with fast-decreasing costs and the rapid pace of technological change, has increased the possibility of every human genome on Earth being sequenced this century. This raises ethical and legal questions on data privacy and ownership. While a global genetic database would revolutionise preventive medicine and research, new forms of surveillance, discrimination and power imbalances could emerge. The global interplay between the individual, the state and private individuals could shift, requiring modern and flexible legislation to protect the rights of the individual.
Szerzők : LUISA ANTUNES

Fit for 55 package: Energy performance of buildings (recast) EN

21-06-2022 PE 730.341 ITRE
Briefing
Összefoglaló : After two negative opinions from the Commission's Regulatory Scrutiny Board and without making adaptations in the IA itself after the second negative opinion, the Commission adjusted its legislative proposal: the legislative framework for new buildings would conform largely to the preferred PO3 ('High ambition I'), while changes for existing buildings would conform broadly to PO2 ('Medium ambition'). The IA analyses the problem, the problem drivers and the likely impacts of the proposed policy options, based on sound research and reliable data. However, although interlinkages with other legislative proposals of the 'fit for 55' legislative package are described, the size of the problem is not fully clear and could have been better explained. The IA draws a clear logic between the problems, the problem drivers and the specific objectives. It provides realistic alternative options. However, the multitude of measures, with varying levels of policy intensity for each of the options, lacks clarity and therefore weakens the IA's ability to inform decision-making effectively. The presentation of the options and the description of the baseline as the 'starting point' for comparison of options is at times unclear, which makes it difficult to follow the reasoning as to why PO3 ('High ambition I') was chosen as the preferred option. Finally, the IA provides a detailed description of the stakeholder consultations. However, the IA presents the views of stakeholder groups (including SMEs) in relation to specific measures rather than to the proposed policy options. It is therefore unclear what support the preferred option of the IA enjoys among stakeholders, in particular SMEs.
Szerzők : DIETER FRIZBERG

Revision of the Industrial Emissions Directive and update of the European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (E-PRTR) EN

28-03-2022 PE 699.497 ENVI ITRE
Briefing
Összefoglaló : Industrial pollution is regulated by the EU directive on industrial emissions (IED). It lays down rules designed to prevent, or, if impracticable, to reduce emissions into air, water and land and to prevent the generation of waste, in order to achieve a high level of protection of the environment taken as a whole. The European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (E-PRTR) ensures public access to data on emissions from major industrial activities. The ex-post evaluations of the directive and the regulation setting the register show they are generally performing well in practice. However, there are implementation issues, including inconsistences between the directive and the register. This briefing presents findings of publicly available sources on the implementation of both pieces of EU law and thus aims at informing their upcoming revision in the context of European Green Deal, in which Parliament will be a co-legislators.
Szerzők : Ekaterina KARAMFILOVA

Policy Departments’ Monthly Highlights - February 2022 EN

Rövid áttekintés
Összefoglaló : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

Space Market EN

21-12-2021 PE 695.483 ITRE
Tanulmány
Összefoglaló : This study provides an analysis of the European space market. The market size and structure of the European space industry is considered, alongside the dynamics of the new space economy. The contribution of the EU space programmes to fostering the uptake of space data, and the challenges and drivers of maximising synergies between the EU upstream and downstream space sectors are examined. The new Space-based Connectivity Initiative is also considered. In addition, recommendations by the Court of Auditors to strengthen the efficacy of the newly-integrated EU Space Programme, and to maximise their economic and societal impacts are considered.
Szerzők : Mark WHITTLE, Andrew SIKORSKI, James EAGER and Elias NACER

Moving towards Zero-Emission Steel EN

16-12-2021 PE 695.484 ITRE
Tanulmány
Összefoglaló : This study is assessing the European steel industry’s possible decarbonisation pathways in light of the European Commission’s “Fit for 55” package, by evaluating available technology options and the adequacy of available funding streams. The paper shows that options based solely on existing production processes have limited potential to achieve the required emission reductions. Full decarbonisation options will require the widespread availability of green electricity, hydrogen and/or CCS/CCUS infrastructure. It is important that flexibility in the choice of technology decarbonisation options is maintained to account for differences in regional characteristics including natural resources and infrastructure.
Szerzők : Liliana GUEVARA OPINSKA, Trinomics Marwa MAHMOUD, Trinomics Csinszka BENE, Trinomics Koen RADEMAEKERS, Trinomics

'Fit for 55' package: Revision of the Effort-Sharing Regulation EN

15-12-2021 PE 699.465 AGRI ENVI ITRE TRAN
Briefing
Összefoglaló : The IA analyses the nature and scale of the problem, which triggers the revision of the Effort Sharing Regulation. While subsidiarity is suffiicently addressed, the proportionality aspects of the revision are not addressed by the IA. One general and three specific objectives, clearly deriving from the problem, were set up. Three policy options were identified and analysed in detail. The options (and their sub-options) were compared in terms of their potential to achieve the specific objectives, in particular, regarding their scope, environmental integrity, distribution of efforts (in terms of fairness and cost-efficiency) and flexibility offered. The options have been analysed mostly for their environmental, economic and administrative impacts. Stakeholder views are abundently used and transparently referenced throughout the analysis of impact. The IA is based on a solid knowledge base combining the use of qualitative and quantitiave methods.
Szerzők : Ekaterina KARAMFILOVA

Revision of the third energy package for gas: Decarbonising the gas market. Regulation 715/2009/EU and Directive 2009/73/EU EN

13-12-2021 PE 699.464 ITRE
Briefing
Összefoglaló : Decarbonisation of the internal gas market is necessary for attaining the EU's climate target of reducing greenhouse gas emission by 55 % by 2030 and reaching net zero emissions by 2050. The revision of the current Gas Regulation and Gas Directive, adopted in 2009 for the natural gas market, is underpinned by the strategies on energy system integration and on a hydrogen economy. Introduction of renewable and low-carbon gases to the energy system requires a profound transformation of the gas market, as announced in the 2021 Commission work programme and the 'fit for 55' package. Different alliances and common projects bringing together regulators, civil society and stakeholders have quickly emerged to tackle various aspects of this transformation and to open new partnerships. The European Parliament supports the creation of a competitive decarbonised internal energy market. It supports energy efficiency and encourages decarbonisation primarily through direct electrification using renewable sources. However, it also sees a role for renewable-based fuels for hard-to-abate sectors, such as heavy vehicle transport, aviation, steel and the fertiliser industry. In line with other EU institutions, it considers low-carbon gases as an intermediate solution, and underlines the importance of taking into account the diversity of national energy systems.
Szerzők : Susanna TENHUNEN

The road to energy efficiency EN

10-12-2021 PE 695.480 ITRE
Tanulmány
Összefoglaló : This study provides an analysis of the gaps in EU policies aimed at increasing industrial energy efficiency, an assessment of the ability of the electricity grid to absorb large increases in renewables, and an evaluation of the energy efficiency potential of the Renovation Wave. Links to the proposed Fit for 55 package are also made for all three topics.
Szerzők : Marwa MAHMOUD, Trinomics Nora CHEIKH, Trinomics Ondrej CERNY, Trinomics Frank GERARD, Trinomics Peter LEMOINE, Trinomics

O futuro do setor automóvel da UE PT

10-12-2021 PE 695.486 ITRE
Tanulmány
Összefoglaló : O presente estudo fornece uma perspetiva geral independente do panorama da indústria automóvel na UE. Mais especificamente, o estudo avalia as tendências ecológica e digital que estão atualmente a reformular o setor automóvel e fornece recomendações atendendo à adequação e à coerência das medidas atuais e futuras da UE. O presente documento foi elaborado pelo Departamento Temático das Políticas Económicas e Científicas e da Qualidade de Vida, a pedido da Comissão da Indústria, da Investigação e da Energia (ITRE).
Szerzők : MATTEO CIUCCI, Frederic GOUARDERES

Decarbonisation of Energy EN

18-11-2021 PE 695.469 ITRE
Tanulmány
Összefoglaló : Decarbonising the energy system requires a fundamental transformation in the way societies provide, transport and consume energy. Disagreement exists over how this system should look in 2050. The large-scale expansion of low-carbon electricity, phase-out of unabated fossil fuels, and widespread direct electrification are uncontroversial. In more controversial areas, like the deployment of hydrogen and synthetic methane, policy should forcefully explore options and be willing to accept and learn from failures. This report discusses concrete policy options for doing so. This document was provided by the Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies at the request of the committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE).
Szerzők : Georg ZACHMANN et al., Bruegel

Europe’s Digital Decade and Autonomy EN

26-10-2021 PE 695.465 ITRE
Tanulmány
Összefoglaló : This study on “Europe's digital decade and autonomy” aims to deliver an independent expert opinion and an assessment of the 2030 targets set by the Digital Compass and the overall Commission’s Digital Strategy. This document was provided by the Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies at the request of the committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) to establish an objective view on the progress made in recent years, ongoing actions, and the adequacy of future measures to be taken.
Szerzők : Cristiano CODAGNONE, Open Evidence Giovanni LIVA, Open Evidence Laura GUNDERSON, Open Evidence Gianluca MISURACA, Inspiring Futures Emanuele REBESCO, Open Evidence

EU energy system transformation - Cost of Non-Europe EN

20-10-2021 PE 694.222 ITRE
Tanulmány
Összefoglaló : The European Union's energy system is on a path of transformation that should allow it to achieve a net-zero emissions target by 2050. However, there are many challenges ahead and achieving this target requires making profound structural changes. In this context, the present report, drafted at the request of the European Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE), looks at what the consequences would be if the EU does not take further ambitious and united action in the transformation of its energy system. The cost of non-Europe in this area is estimated at up to 5.6 % of EU GDP in 2050, and avoiding this will require EU budgetary, regulatory and coordination action. The benefits would be many, including averted environmental costs and damage, and more sustainable and prosperous societies emerging as a result of a just and fair transition.
Szerzők : ALEKSANDRA HEFLICH, JEROME LEON SAULNIER

The Future of the EU Automotive Sector EN

30-09-2021 PE 695.457 ITRE
Tanulmány
Összefoglaló : This study provides an independent overview of the automotive industrial landscape in the EU. Specifically, the study assesses green and digital trends currently reshaping the automotive sector and provides recommendations considering the adequacy and consistency of ongoing and future EU actions. This document was provided by the Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies at the request of the committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE).
Szerzők : David BROWN, Michael FLICKENSCHILD, Caio MAZZI, Alessandro GASPAROTTI, Zinovia PANAGIOTIDOU, Juna DINGEMANSE and Stefan BRATZEL

Bridging the gender gap in digital, research and industry: What is the way forward? EN

30-06-2021 PE 662.933 ITRE
Részletes elemzés
Összefoglaló : These proceedings summarise the discussions that took place during the ITRE workshop held on June 17th, 2021, aimed to analyse the existing gender gaps in the digital sector. It was structured in three sessions, each consisting of two presentations, and a final Q&A round. Stereotypes hindering a greater participation of women in the digital sector, the role of women in the digital entrepreneurship ecosystem and the current situation of women in the Artificial Intelligence industry were addressed.
Szerzők : Juan Pablo VILLAR; Julio BLAZQUEZ; Carlota TARIN

EU partnership on metrology EN

09-06-2021 PE 662.644 ITRE
Briefing
Összefoglaló : The IA underpinning the proposal on the EU partnership on metrology is based on solid sources. The relatively narrow range of options is pre-determined by the Horizon Europe provisions, and the mostly qualitative and comparative assessment gravitates early on towards the preferred option. While subsidiarity, competitiveness and coherence with the overarching political priorities are consistently addressed, the consideration of benefits and costs of the options could have been more complete and precise. The role of the actors in the metrology ‘value chain’ under both the current and the future scheme could have been better explained. The IA does not include budgetary implications nor effects of the Covid-19 pandemic (justified by the ongoing negotiations at the time of drafting the IA), nor does it assess certain novelties of the Horizon Europe partnerships, such as additionally and directionality.
Szerzők : Esther KRAMER

Improving roaming on public mobile telecommunications networks EN

12-05-2021 PE 662.637 ITRE
Briefing
Összefoglaló : This briefing finds that the Commission's impact assessment (IA) accompanying the regulation proposal (recast) on roaming is based on sound data and broad stakeholder consultations. Besides qualitative assessment, the IA presents also quantified estimates. The REFIT cost savings are only partially quantified. Further explanations would have benefited the analysis in the comparison of policy options.
Szerzők : ULLA-MARI TUOMINEN

Trans-European energy infrastructure guidelines: Updating the current framework EN

26-04-2021 PE 662.620 ITRE
Briefing
Összefoglaló : This briefing provides an initial analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the European Commission's impact assessment (IA) accompanying the above-mentioned proposal, adopted on 15 December 2020 and referred to Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE). The proposal seeks to amend Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure (TEN E) with a view to ensure that the existing framework is consistent with, and contributes to, the new 2030 EU climate target, set out in COM(2020) 562, commonly known as the 2030 EU climate target plan, with the ultimate objective of achieving an economy with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions (i.e. climate neutrality) by 2050, and in line with the Commission communication on the European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640.
Szerzők : STEFANO VETTORAZZI

Policy Departments’ Monthly Highlights - April 2021 EN

Rövid áttekintés
Összefoglaló : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

First appraisal of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement by Policy Department A EN

Tanulmány
Összefoglaló : “Agreements concluded by the Union are binding upon the institutions of the Union and on its Member States.” (Article 216(2) TFEU). According to the Case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), International law takes precedence over (secondary) EU law: “It should also be pointed out that, by virtue of Article 216(2) TFEU, where international agreements are concluded by the European Union they are binding upon its institutions and, consequently, they prevail over acts of the European Union (see, to this effect, Case C‑61/94 Commission v Germany [1996] ECR I‑3989, paragraph 52; Case C‑311/04 Algemene Scheeps Agentuur Dordrecht [2006] ECR I‑609, paragraph 25; Case C‑308/06 Intertanko and Others [2008] ECR I‑4057, paragraph 42; and Joined Cases C‑402/05 P and C‑415/05 P Kadi and Al Barakaat International Foundation v Council and Commission [2008] ECR I‑6351, paragraph 307)” . Arguably, acts adopted by bodies established by the EU-UK TCA could also enjoy primacy: “7 It follows [...] that decisions of the EEC-Turkey Association Council are measures adopted by a body provided for by the Agreement and empowered by the Contracting Parties to adopt such measures. 18 In so far as they implement the objectives set by the Agreement, such decisions are directly connected with the Agreement and, as a result of the second sentence of Article 22(1) thereof, have the effect of binding the Contracting Parties. 19 By virtue of the Agreement, the Contracting Parties agreed to be bound by such decisions and if those parties were to withdraw from that commitment, that would constitute a breach of the Agreement itself.
Szerzők : Andreas Huber at Al.

Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on EU industries EN

29-03-2021 PE 662.903 ITRE
Tanulmány
Összefoglaló : The COVID-19 crisis has had a substantial impact on the EU27 economy and triggered unprecedented policy responses across Europe and the globe. With evidence on the effects on the EU industry manifested until the beginning of 2021, this report aims to address the following key issues: (1) impact of COVID-19 on the EU economy as a whole and across sectors; (2) impact on strategic value chains; and (3) necessary recovery measures to meet the needs of the EU industry. This document was provided by the Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies at the request of the committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE).
Szerzők : Jan Maarten DE VET, Daniel NIGOHOSYAN, Jorge NÚÑEZ FERRER, Ann-Kristin GROSS, Silvia KUEHL, and Michael FLICKENSCHILD

Renewable Energy Directive EN

18-03-2021 PE 662.619 ITRE
Briefing
Összefoglaló : Directive (EU) 2018/2001 (the Renewable Energy Directive, RED II), established a common framework for the promotion of energy from renewable sources in the EU and set a binding target of 32 % for the overall share of energy from renewable sources in the EU's gross final consumption of energy in 2030. It also established sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions savings criteria for biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels, and laid down rules on financial support to enhance renewable energy usage. The RED II is a recast of Directive 2009/28/EC (RED I), done as part of the 'Clean energy for all Europeans package'. In 2021 the European Commission will review the Directive with the aim to better adjust it to the European Green Deal objectives.
Szerzők : Anna ZYGIEREWICZ

Energy Efficiency Directive EN

15-03-2021 PE 662.615 ITRE
Briefing
Összefoglaló : The Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) was adopted in 2012 to promote energy efficiency across the EU and to help the EU to reach its (at least) 20 % energy efficiency target by 2020. In 2018, the EED was amended as part of the 'Clean energy for all Europeans package'. The amendments included raising the EU energy efficiency target to (at least) 32.5 %, to be achieved by 2030, among other things. The European Commission plans to submit its proposal for the revision of the EED in June 2021, with the aim of better adjusting the EED to the European Green Deal objectives and an increased climate ambition. Improvements will aim to achieve the objective for Europe to become the first climate-neutral continent, with net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Szerzők : Anna ZYGIEREWICZ

Roaming Regulation: EU Digital Single Market policy EN

15-02-2021 PE 662.599 ITRE
Briefing
Összefoglaló : The Roaming Regulation established the ‘Roam-Like-At-Home’ (RLAH) rule that mandated the end of retail roaming charges as of 15 June 2017 in the EU. The Regulation will be in force until 30 June 2022. In 2021, the European Commission would review the Regulation, assessing its effects and the need to prolong it. The analysis of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) shows that a regulatory intervention is still necessary to ensure the EU citizens can continue to benefit of the RLAH rule.
Szerzők : Anna ZYGIEREWICZ

Data Governance Act EN

12-02-2021 PE 662.608 ITRE
Briefing
Összefoglaló : The Commission is proposing a European Data Governance Act as the first of a series of measures envisaged in the 2020 European Strategy for Data. This initial appraisal of the Commission’s impact assessment on the proposal finds that the impact assessment traces a clear intervention logic, connecting problems and their drivers with specific objectives and policy options. The IA process appears to provide a reliable assessment underpinned by a mix of reliable qualitative and quantitative data and analysis. It is felt however that the IA as a self-standing document does not do justice to the considerable data collection and analysis effort that seems to be behind it and a true idea of the substantial process undertaken can only be had if the IA is read in conjunction with the underlying support study.
Szerzők : HUBERT DALLI

Improving the common level of cybersecurity across the EU EN

11-02-2021 PE 662.606 ITRE
Briefing
Összefoglaló : Drawing on the findings of an evaluation of the NIS directive, the IA generally seems to provide a clear and relevant analysis of the shortcomings of the existing NIS Directive and the available policy options for their improvement by a new legal act. It appears that the IA's assumptions are based on a thorough stocktaking exercise involving the consultation of a big number of stakeholders. The IA could however have explained in closer detail practical implications of the proposed initiative. It would have been useful if the IA had provided a fuller impact analysis particularly of potential economic costs and fundamental rights implications, as noted in the RSB opinion. Finally, the range of options assessed is limited to two in addition to the baseline. Given that the final outcome of the assessment is a significant revision of the existing legal framework, one might have expected a more granular formulation of policy options in the IA.
Szerzők : Vadim KONONENKO

Policy Departments’ Monthly Highlights - December 2020 EN

Rövid áttekintés
Összefoglaló : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events. regional development, cohesion policy, COVID19, WTO, budget control, budget, economy, international affairs, international law, Schengen governance, single market, European court of Auditors, energy.

Budget and staffing needs at the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) EN

31-10-2020 PE 658.177 ITRE
Tanulmány
Összefoglaló : This study analyses the role, organisational structure, tasks and financial and human resources of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER). ACER plays an important role in the development, integration and functioning of the electricity and gas systems and markets in the EU, and its responsibilities in these domains have since its establishment in 2011 substantially increased. Although its resources have also significantly grown, ACER is facing a structural budget shortage and had to deprioritise, delay or cancel some tasks in recent years. Collection of fees from 2021 should alleviate these limitations. ACER’s request for a higher budget appears reasonable and appropriate given its important contribution to major energy policy priorities, and the fact that its functioning seems efficient and effective.
Szerzők : Andrea DEMURTAS, João GORENSTEIN DEDECCA, Luc VAN NUFFEL and Koen RADEMAEKERS.

Commitments made at the hearings of the Commissioners-designate - von der Leyen Commission 2019-2024 EN

Rövid áttekintés
Összefoglaló : This document provides links to all Briefings produced by the Policy Departments of the Directorate-General for Internal Policies and of the Directorate-General for External Policies of the European Parliament, with salient points and essential commitments made by the Vice-Presidents and Commissioners-designates at their respective hearings before the European Parliament, in September-November 2019 and in October 2020. For an exhaustive list of all commitments made and positions taken by the candidates, the full verbatim report of each public hearing is available on the dedicated hearings website of the European Parliament, as are the written questions and answers.

COVID-19: List of the measures taken in relation to the ITRE remit May-June 2020 EN

13-07-2020 PE 652.726 ITRE
Briefing
Összefoglaló : This briefing summarises the recent measures taken by the European Commission on matters within the remit of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy in response to the urgent and ongoing COVID-19 crisis, while referencing relevant parts of the resolution of the European Parliament of 15 May 2020 on the new multiannual financial framework, own resources and the recovery plan.
Szerzők : MATTEO CIUCCI, Frederic GOUARDERES

Policy Departments' Monthly Highlights - July 2020 EN

Rövid áttekintés
Összefoglaló : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

Covid-19 Newsletter 2: Exit strategy EN

Briefing
Összefoglaló : As EU Member States embark on a cautious de-confinement path, the economy slides into recession and the question of the proportionality of public health-related measures and their economic consequences is increasingly present in the public debate. As long as a vaccine (or an effective treatment) for the Covid-19 disease is not found and deployed, post-Covid-19 societies will have to coexist with the virus, and find an equilibrium between the social constraints resulting from health protecting measures and the need to mitigate as much as possible a huge economic shock, which if not addressed adequately, could have unpredictable social and political consequences. The Covid-19 crisis has shown above all the importance of joint European action. Although public health is primarily the competence of the Member States, the European Parliament has called on the Commission and the Member States to act together and to rise to the challenge and ensure that the Union emerges stronger from this crisis. In particular, a differentiated but coordinated post-lockdown approach in the EU should be ensured, in order to avoid a resurgence of the virus. The present Covid-19 Newsletter focuses on the de-confinement strategies and EU measures to support the economic recovery. An update of ongoing Covid-19 related expertise work for the ECON, EMPL, ENVI, ITRE and IMCO committees is provided at the end of this document.
Szerzők : AOIFE KENNEDY, Zsuzsanna LAKY, Adolfo BARBERA DEL ROSAL, MATTEO CIUCCI, Christina RATCLIFF, Dirk VERBEKEN

Energy-intensive industries EN

01-07-2020 PE 652.717 ITRE
Tanulmány
Összefoglaló : Energy-intensive industries need to reach climate neutrality by 2050. This study describes the technologies available for the decarbonisation of the iron and steel, chemicals, refining and cement industries as well as the existing financial instruments. Technology and policy roadmaps are presented to help shape the Green Deal and enhance the transition to a climate neutral European industry.
Szerzők : JSander de BRUYN, Chris JONGSMA, Bettina KAMPMAN, Benjamin GÖRLACH and Jan-Erik THIE

Opportunities of Artificial Intelligence EN

15-06-2020 PE 652.713 ITRE
Tanulmány
Összefoglaló : This study focuses on presenting the technological, impact and regulatory state of play in the EU, as compared to key competitor countries. This study also highlights industrial areas in which AI will bring significant socioeconomic benefits, before presenting a methodology for scrutinising the fitness of the EU policy and regulatory framework in the context of AI.
Szerzők : James EAGER, Mark WHITTLE, Jan SMIT, Giorgio CACCIAGUERRA, Eugénie LALE-DEMOZ

National COVID-19 contact tracing apps EN

15-05-2020 PE 652.711 ITRE
Briefing
Összefoglaló : While the coordination of cross-border interoperable COVID-19 contact tracing apps is a competence of the European Commission, their development is a national competence. This short briefing summarises the current efforts towards, functionalities of and technical decisions on the development of national COVID-19 apps, with a focus on the ongoing centralised vs. decentralised approach and the interoperability of different apps across Europe. All Member States and the Commission consider the interoperability of the apps and backend servers to be essential for the effective tracing of cross-border infection chains, especially for cross-border workers and neighbouring countries. Ultimately, this effort will support the gradual lifting of border controls within the EU and the restoration of the single market’s integrity.
Szerzők : MATTEO CIUCCI, Frederic GOUARDERES

COVID-19: List of the measures taken in relation to the ITRE remit - March-April 2020 EN

12-05-2020 PE 648.804 ITRE
Briefing
Összefoglaló : This briefing summarises the recent measures taken by the European Commission on matters within the remit of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy in response to the urgent and ongoing COVID-19 crisis, while referencing relevant parts of the resolution of the European Parliament of 17 April 2020 on EU coordinated action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences.
Szerzők : MATTEO CIUCCI, Frederic GOUARDERES

Policy Departments' Monthly Highlights - May 2020 EN

Rövid áttekintés
Összefoglaló : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

Covid-19 Newsletter 1 EN

Briefing
Összefoglaló : In its resolution of 17 April 2020, the European Parliament called on the Commission and the Member States to act together and to ensure that the European Union will emerge stronger from the COVID-19 crisis. This newsletter on COVID-19 aims to keep the ECON, EMPL, ENVI, ITRE and IMCO committees updated about the main EU recent developments and responses to the current crisis.

The White Paper on Artificial Intelligence EN

02-04-2020 PE 648.773 ITRE
Briefing
Összefoglaló : On 19 February 2020, the EU Commission’s published the white paper 'Artificial Intelligence - A European approach to excellence and trust', together with the report 'The safety and liability aspects of AI' and the communication 'A European strategy for data', as part of a wide package on Artificial Intelligence. This briefing summarizes the main aspects of the white paper on Artificial Intelligence, which is currently undergoing a public consultation process open until 31 May 2020.
Szerzők : MATTEO CIUCCI, Frederic GOUARDERES

SME focus - Long term strategy for the European industrial future EN

19-03-2020 PE 648.776 ITRE
Tanulmány
Összefoglaló : This study focuses on the role of SMEs in Europe’s long-term industrial strategy. It introduces the recent SMEs and digital strategies, together with the European Green Deal. The author recommends the rigorous application of the Think Small First principle in impact assessments for legislation and policy evaluations, the development of different strategies for different SMEs segments, arguing in favour of an SME policy, which mirrors the digital and green twin transition. This document was provided by Policy Department A at the request of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE).
Szerzők : Stephanus Johannes SMIT, Centre for Strategy & Evaluation Services LLP