RESOLUTION BOOKLET
Table of contents Programme of the General Assembly Procedure of the General Assembly Transport and Tourism (TRAN) Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) Industry, Research and Energy I (ITRE I) Industry, Research and Energy II (ITRE II) Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) Climate Change (CLIM) Legal Affairs (JURI)
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Programme of the General Assembly Saturday, 29th October 2016 10:00 - 11:00
General Assembly Preparation - Mock Resolution
11:00 - 11:30
Coffee Break
11:30 - 11:50
Opening of the General Assembly
12:00 - 13:00
Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN)
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch
14:00 - 15:00
Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI)
15:00 - 16:00
Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy I (ITRE I)
16:00 - 16:30
Coffee Break
16:30 - 17:30
Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy II (ITRE II)
Sunday, 30th October 2016
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10:00 - 11:00
Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE)
11:00 - 11:30
Coffee Break
11:30 - 12:45
Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO)
12:45 - 14:00
Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Climate Change (CLIM)
14:00 - 15:00
Lunch
15:00 - 16:00
Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI)
16:00 - 16:30
Coffee Break
16:30 - 17:50
Closing Ceremony
Procedure of the General Assembly General rules The wish to speak is indicated by raising the committee placard. The authority of the board is absolute.
Procedure and time settings 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Presenting of the motion for the resolution 2 minutes to read the resolution individually and in silence 3 minutes to defend the motion for the resolution 2 Rebate speeches of 2 minutes each to the motion for the resolution 2 minutes answer to Rebate speech Open Debate 3 minutes to sum-up the debate Voting procedure Announcing the votes
Point of personal privilege Request for a delegate to repeat a point that was inaudible.
Direct response Twice per debate, each committee may use the Direct Response sign. Should a committee member raise the Committee Placard and the “Direct Response� sign, the board recognises them immediately. The direct response sign is used to contribute to the point made directly beforehand.
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Motion for a Resolution by
THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORT AND TOURISM Transitioning mobility: what incentives and regulations should be promoted to ensure that low-emission mobility becomes real?
Submitted by:
Samuel Bf_]b[lž (SK), R[]b_f_ C[h_f (IT), M[lc[ Cimmc (IT), Jih[s Fl[he_ (DE), M[l_e Ki]tsńmec (PL), R[^imł[q Kin (PL), N[n[fc[ Oe[d (PL), P[nlse Podgajny (PL), Lilly Riedel (DE), Marina Zhideleva (RU), Laura Korn (Chairperson)
The European Youth Parliament, A. Recognising the need to take action against climate change caused by greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, B. R_[fcmcha nb_ Eolij_[h Uhcih’m (EU) lif_ ch jlin_]ncha nb_ _hpclihg_hn [m mncjof[n_^ \s [lnc]f_ 191.1. of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, C. Aware that the October 2014 Council of the European Union conclusion on the Paris agreement fixed EU commitment, D. Bearing in mind the European Strategy for low-emission mobility issued the 20th of July 2016, E. Considering the need for different approaches in implementing regulations on low-emission mobility due to the market and geographical, historical and cultural diversity amongst Member States, F. Further considering that some Member States prioritise a low-emission, sustainable future more than others, G. Alarmed by the fact that neither transport consumers, policy makers and companies put much emphasis on low-emission mobility, H. Keeping in mind the conflict of interests between the current transport sector and lowemission transport, I.
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Disturbed by the lack of data and regulations considering the emissions of the international aviation and maritime sectors,
J. W_f]ig_m nb_ `[]n nb[n `lig 2018 mbcjm omcha Eolij_[h Uhcih’m b[l\iolm qcff \_ i\fca_^ ni collect and report data on emission as stated in the European Strategy for low-emission mobility, K. Fully alarmed that transport was the main mean of energy consumption across the EU28 with 33.2% in 2014, L. Noting with deep concern the lack of citizen awareness and knowledge regarding: i) health-related problems caused by pollution, ii) the implementation, usage and advantages of low-emission technologies, iii) the impact of the transport sector on the environment, M. Stressing that youngsters are a crucial part of the change towards low-emission mobility, N. Further recognising that low-emission technologies are currently: i) not affordable for the majority of the population, ii) have underdeveloped infrastructure throughout many EU regions, O. Understanding the significant impact of corporations on the speed of transitioning towards low-emission mobility, P. Pointing out that the long term social, economic, health and environmental effects of introducing new technologies are unknown;
1. Calls upon the Member States to prioritise low-emission means of transport in both governmental fleet and public transport; 2. Urges the European Commission to provide analysis of the best low-emission technologies by creating a Best Available Technology (BAT)1 guidebook concerning the transport sector; 3. Trusts the European Commission to supervise the research on the outcomes of regulations on the shipping sector emission limits to be imposed by 2018;
Public health 4. Ajjl_]c[n_m nb_ Wilf^ H_[fnb Ola[hct[ncih’m jl[]nc]_ i` bif^cha ]ih`_l_h]_m mo]b [m nb_ Global Conference on Health and Climate conference;
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BAT: Guidelines on the most effective and advanced technology to use in given circumstances
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The European Council Conclusions of 23/24 October presented the criteria for determining the national targets of the ESR. 4 The Effort Sharing Decision (ESD) established binding emission reduction targets for Member States for the years 20132020 in areas not covered by the ETS, such as transport, buildings, agriculture and waste. 3
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5. Encourages Member States to restrict traffic in the city center by introducing the Low Emission Zones (LEZ) following the Paris and London example; Raising awareness 6. Further appreciates and encourages further clean car labelling2; 7. Requests the Association of European Journalists (AEJ) to express throughout their work the advantages of low-emission mobility and the risks to which each dweller is exposed to; 8. Dcl_]nm _[]b M_g\_l Sn[n_’m gchcmnls i` E^o][ncih ni f[oh]b g[h^[nils f_]nol_m ih fiqemission mobility for pupils and students; 9. Recommends the European Commission to create a European Green Mobility Card for youngsters under 26 years old to get discounts when travelling with low-emission means of transport across Europe; 10. Further recommends the European Commission to launch a smartphone application supporting the European Green Mobility Card for further information and discounts;
Economic 11. Further requests the European Commission to support research on electric mobility solutions by providing larger budget for the: a) b) c)
continuation of Horizon 2020 Green Vehicle Call, the European Fund for Strategic Investment, the European Structural and Investment Funds;
12. Further encourages Member States to implement subsidies for renting electric cars and ride sharing as an incentive to use low-emission transport; 13. Advises Member States to promote electric mobility solutions: a) b)
through governmental subsidies for consumers, by introducing tax benefits for automobile companies producing low-emission vehicles;
14. Further urges the European Commission to agree with local authorities on Public-Private Partnerships that ensure the maintenance and renewal of infrastructure to keep up with modern technology; 15. Calls for Member States to allow a competitive market to evolve in the railway sector by opening the market to private companies and therefore breaking the public monopoly. 2
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Motion for a Resolution by
THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY With the Effort Sharing Regulation proposal tabled, how can it be improved to ensure living up to the EU’s 2030 climate deal?
Submitted by:
Ah^lt_d M[lmt[ł_e (PL), Ance[ B[ld[g[d (AL), H_hlc Ec]bbift_l (CH), K[lifch[ Wiłiqc_] (PL), Lo^ipc][ Filgc]if[ (IT), M[emsg Ro^hc]b_hei (UA), Mc]b[fch[ L_mcńme[ (PL), S[l[ P[hc] (RS), Tbig[m Sn[plchim (CY), Tcginb_om Rc_^_f (DE), V[f_hnch[ Dsnls]bipá (CZ), Juho Nikko (Chairperson).
The European Youth Parliament, A. Acknowledging the European Council Conclusions of 23/24 October 2014,3 B. Aware of the possibility that the transition to a green and sustainable model of economy may cause an economic slowdown in some EU Member States, C. Recognising that problems such as lack of awareness, expertise, infrastructure and technology may create difficulties for Member States in achieving their Effort Sharing Regulation targets, D. Taking note of the Effort Sharing Decision (ESD)4 regulating emission reductions in nonEmissions Trading System (ETS) sectors in the period between 2013 and 2020, E. Noting with deep concern the surplus of allowances under the ESD, F. Bearing in mind that the national greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets in ESR sectors are not as ambitious as they could be, G. Recognising the Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR) tabled by the European Commission in July 2016 as the direct successor of the ESD,
The European Council Conclusions of 23/24 October presented the criteria for determining the national targets of the ESR. 4 The Effort Sharing Decision (ESD) established binding emission reduction targets for Member States for the years 20132020 in areas not covered by the ETS, such as transport, buildings, agriculture and waste. 3
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H. Nincha qcnb l_al_n nb[n nb_ Eolij_[h Ciggcmmcih’m jlijisal does not include a mechanism which would allow Member States to meet their reduction targets partially by financing emission reductions in other Member States, where it could be more cost-efficient, I.
Alarmed by the possibility of Member States to avoid actual reductions of emissions through the use of the land use, land use change and forestry sector (LULUCF)5 flexibility by, for example, afforestation;
1. Approves the use of GDP per capita, and in the case of higher income Member States also the use of cost-efficiency, as the criteria for determining the national emission reduction targets in the Effort Sharing Regulation; 2. Eh]iol[a_m nb_ Eolij_[h Ciggcmmcih’m LIFE6 programme to help finance innovative programmes such as: a) b)
green start-ups that contribute to a reduction in emissions, governmental projects in the ESR sectors with special regard to Member States with developing economies;
3. Requests Member States to create annual reports regarding their national strategy and progress in achieving their 2030 ESR targets; 4. Encourages the EU commission to compile a panel of experts from all Member States, with the task of analysing and monitoring annual national reports as well as their progress; 5. Calls for the European Commission to create an accessible digital platform for: a) b) c)
sharing best practices in green policies amongst Member States, collecting scientific data, jo\fcmbcha nb_ M_g\_l Sn[n_m’ [hho[f ESR l_jiln;
Environmental 6. W_f]ig_m nb_ `[]n nb[n nb_ Eolij_[h Ciggcmmcih’m jlijim[f `il nb_ ESR ^i_m hin `il_m__ [ carry-over of allowance surpluses7 from the ESD; 7. Urges Member States to agree on receiving more ambitious target adjustments from the European Commission in 2025, if they over-perform during the 2021-2025 time period; According to the ESR, Member States are allowed to compensate some of their emissions with allowances from the land use, land use change and forestry sector (LULUCF) through e. g. planting new forests 5
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Tb_ LIFE jlial[gg_ cm nb_ EU’m `oh^cha chmnlog_hn `il nb_ _hpclihg_hn [h^ ]fcg[n_ []ncih.
The carry-over would mean that Member States who succeed in reaching their 2020 emission reduction targets under the ESD could cover some of their ESR emission targets with allowances left from the ESD. 7
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8. Calls for the European Commission to introduce a new flexibility mechanism into the ESR that would allow Member States to fulfil a limited percentage of their national reduction targets by financing projects aimed at reducing GHG emissions in ESR sectors in other Member States; 9. Calls upon the Council to no longer recognise LULUCF as a flexibility measure; 10. Endorses the European Commission to set individual targets for Member States concerning afforestation within LULUCF sectors.
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Motion for a Resolution by
THE COMMITTEE ON INDUSTRY, RESEARCH AND ENERGY I In light of on-going struggle to develop a coherent grid strategy across borders, how can the EU build up upon previous results in order to ensure the architecture standards are coherent with the developments in decentralised energy?
Submitted by:
Ef_ihil[ Ah^[fili (IT), Ah^l_[m Cblcmni`c (CY), Lo]Ă[ Af_d[h^l[ Dcffii (AT), J[h J[hce (PL), K[nb[lch[ Joha (DE), Ĺ oe[mt Kil^[m (PL), Dc[h[ Partizpanyan (AM), Iva Resnja (AL), Ellinor Thelander (SE/CH), Marta Sznajder (Chairperson)
The European Youth Parliament,
A. Deeply alarmed by the lack of a common ground among the Member States in the field of energy infrastructure, B. Bearing in mind the difficulties of a transition from existing centralised energy systems towards a decentralised and renewable-oriented smart grid, C. Expecting Member States to build their national energy strategies upon the principle of internal energy independence combined with strong cooperation on the European level, D. Aware of the fact that due to their geographic position and diversified resources Member States have different priorities in their energy strategies, E. Bearing in mind that insufficient electricity production can lead to blackouts or power shortages, F. Realising the multiple benefits of decentralised energy systems such as the increased usage of renewable energy sources (RES), safer and cheaper power supply and the reduction of energy losses, G. Pointing out the lack of incentives to further strengthen their systems for countries with a highly developed energy industry, H. Noting with concern the limitations of a power grid due to the undeveloped infrastructure storage capacity,
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Recognising the lack of neutrality from the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)8 members due to the influence of lobbyists supporting centralised energy,
J. Alarmed by the fact that existing grids are not sufficiently equipped in order to: i) allow a reversed flow of power, ii) provide safety measures and emergency equipments, iii) accommodate metering devices, K. Aware of the trend of increasing fuel prices and of the decreasing cost of RESs as well as storage technology;
Coherent Grid Strategy 1. Recommends Member States to ensure that their power grid strategy is in correspondence with the EU energy strategy; 2. Encourages Member States to shift from fossil fuel production to RESs through: a) b) c) d)
decentralising their energy systems, sharing knowledge on new technologies between Member States, setting EU wide regulations and limitations for their internal energy markets, providing financial benefits for energy providers that comply with EU law and meet the aforementioned criteria;
3. Emphasises the need for smart grids to be developed in cooperation between ENTSO-E and all neighbouring countries; 4. Proposes the European Council to create a meeting platform on which energy producers, distributors and consumers from varied Member States would be invited to develop ideas for a common grid strategy;
Decentralised Energy 5. Requests Member States to invest in the development of a decentralised smart grid structure while gradually minimising the usage of centralised power plants; 8
European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO-E) represents 42 electricity transmission system operators (TSOs) from 35 countries across Europe. ENTSO-E members share the objective of setting up the internal energy market and ensuring its optimal functioning, and of supporting the ambitious European energy and climate agenda.
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6. Encourages Member States to support the implementation of small scale energy storage devices in households by introducing favourable legal regulations, tax incentives and/or direct subsidies; 7. Calls upon the European Commission Directorate General Energy (DG ENER) to allocate EU funding to support the development of local energy units on powering distant regions;
Across Borders Cooperation 8. Suggests the European Commission to invin_ _h_las _rj_lnm ni m_n oj [ fcgcn i` ]iohnlc_m’ interconnectors9 ratified upon by the ENTSO-E; 9. Encourages Member States to promote and support local cross-border initiatives by presenting exemplary projects to local energy suppliers; 10. Encourages the European Commission to establish a Young Power Engineers Selection Programme10 specialised in creating a new generation of power system operators and supporting cross border cooperation;
Grid Infrastructure Standards 11. Requests the European Commission supports ENTSO-E in the introduction and adoption of smart grids on a European level; 12. Calls for the European Commission to empower the Agency for the Cooperation of the Energy Regulators (ACER)11 in order to control more efficiently the neutrality of the ENTSO-E; 13. Calls for the Member States to encourage transmission and distribution system operators (TSO)12 to create energy strategies; 14. Calls upon the Member States to adjust and utilise the grids in favour of a reversed flow of power;
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An interconnector is a structure which enables energy to flow between networks. Young Power Engineers Selection Programme would be a platform for non-formal education and exchange of ideas for the youth interested in the topic. Engineer students from all Member States would participate in the programme. The students would meet once a semester in another country for a 10 days conference and discuss energy related topics. They would also get introduced to current decision makers in politics and in the energy sector). 11 The Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), a European Union Agency, was created by the Third Energy Package to further progress the completion of the internal energy market both for electricity and natural gas. 12 Transmission system operator (TSO) is an entity entrusted with transporting energy in the form of natural gas or electrical power on a national or regional level, using fixed infrastructure. 10
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15. Suggests Member States to utilise combined benefits of power storage such as Demand Side Management (DSM)13, emergency power backup and self-sufficiency.
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Demand Side Management is the modification of consumer demand for energy through various methods such as financial incentives and behavioral change through education.
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Motion for a Resolution by
THE COMMITTEE ON INDUSTRY, RESEARCH AND ENERGY II Securing gas supply for good: Given the insufficient resilience of most EU Member States to gas shortages, what stance should the EU agree upon to ensure both a solidary and diversified supply of gas?
Submitted by:
Aiganym Seitkazina (KZ), Aleksander Koren (SI), Aliaksandr Korzhun (BY) Andrea Sobero (IT), Anna Kapp (CH), Danae Nestorides (CY), Kinga Ś]c_lme[ (PL), M[]c_e Gf_aił[ (PL), Vide[h, Bo^cć (RS), Matthias Klonner (Chairperson, AT)
The European Youth Parliament, A. Foffs [q[l_ i` Eolij_[h Uhcih (EU) M_g\_l Sn[n_m’ ^_j_h^_h]s ih cgjiln_^ a[m, B. Emphasising the importance of a secure natural gas supply for transportation, industry, households and power generation, as well as a fallback energy reserve in case of shortfalls, C. Alarmed by the high risk of potential natural gas shortages among Member States, D. Deeply regretting the insufficient resilience among Member States indicated by the 2014 energy stress test conducted by the European Commission, E. Taking note of the insufficiently developed infrastructure for delivering natural gas to and between Member States, F. Convinced by the need for a legal framework to further promote a solidary supply of gas among Member States in case of emergency, G. Recognising that Regulation 994/2010 did not succeed in tackling the issues of insufficient infrastructure and adoption of common measures to further integrate the internal market, H. Cihmc^_lcha nb_ ^c``_l_h]_m \_nq__h nb_ Eolij_[h Ciggcmmcih’m ai[fm [h^ ch^cpc^o[f M_g\_l Sn[n_m’ chn_l_mnm ]ih]_lhcha nb_ a[m g[le_n, I.
Welcoming the recent proposal of the European Commission 0030/2016 extending intraregional cooperation, risk assessment and action plans,
J. Noting with regret the absence of a fully integrated gas market across the EU, K. Further noting that the proposal 0030/2016 does not ensure full harmonisation and integration of the internal gas market, 14
L. Realising the fundamental differences between Member States regarding wealth, natural gas consumption and geographical factors, M. Deeply concerned by the lack of source diversification of gas supply to the European Union, N. Taking into account the different costs of gas according to type and source, O. Keeping in mind Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) as one of the potential forms of diversification of gas supplies to the EU;
1. Encourages an increase in the capacity of gas storage facilities through fund allocation by the European Investment Bank; 2. Requests an increase in the legal 30-day requirement for emergency supply of gas to a 60-day minimum;
Legal 3. Emphasises the need for detailed strategies designed to each region of Member States under the proposal 2016/0030; 4. Directs Member States to fully implement the solidarity clause, introduced in Article 12 of the aforementioned proposal, together with subsidies for infrastructure projects that enable a solidary supply of gas on a regional level; 5. Urges for a Directive outlining goals and minimum standards for regions created under the proposal 2016/0030 regarding: a) b) c) d)
development and building of infrastructure, diversification of supply, cooperation between Member States, communication between Member States and external sources;
6. Further requests the aforementioned regions to perform stress tests on both a regular basis and in case of emergency; 7. Resolves these stress tests to be followed by adjustments of regional policies according to the results; 8. Calls for further facilitation of shale gas extraction and biogas production having previously researched the possible environmental factors involved;
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Economics 9. Recommends the Directorate-General for Energy of the European Commission to create an integrated internal gas market within the European Economic Area to ensure an antimonopoly stance; 10. Urges the European Commission to negotiate with external suppliers as a unified customer where: a) b)
each country within the EU would receive the same price for gas, Member States will not be allowed to make individual negotiations with countries which the EU has already struck a deal with;
Diversification 11. Expresses its hope to improve relations with Non-European Gas and LNG exporters; 12. Ihpcn_m nb_ Eolij_[h Ciggcmmcih’m Eolij_[h Fond for Strategic Investments to extend M_g\_l Sn[n_m’ `oh^cha ni l_m_[l]b [h^ ^_p_fij jin_hnc[f a[m miol]_m; 13. Affirms a positive stance regarding LNG by: a) b) c)
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building up a sufficient network of LNG terminals, ensuring multiaccess to terminals for gas companies, establishing trade agreements with LNG exporting countries.
Motion for a Resolution by
THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL LIBERTIES, JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS Security and privacy in the era of smart grids: How can the EU improve the cyber resilience of infrastructure in order to protect the privacy of its citizens?
Submitted by:
Arthur Wuersten (CH), Daria Yevlanova (UA), George Pipiou (CY), Juliette Beaulaton (FR), Klaudia Mironiuk (PL), Liza Lozar Zajek (SI), Matteo Scfc][ni (IT), N[^èa_ Wc^g_l (CH), P[ń]tsmtsn Dawid (PL), Petar Poljak (RS), Rita Daniela Martins Portugal (PT), Dimitris Krokos (Chairperson, GR)
The European Youth Parliament, A. Having considered that energy, consumer protection and the area of freedom are shared competences of the European Union (EU), according to Article 4 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, B. Fully alarmed by the non-compatibility risks associated with both the lack and complexity of smart grids upgrades, C. Observing that smart grids rely on Information and Communication Technology, they could be vulnerable to threats such as: i) industrial espionage, ii) remote hacking, iii) tampering of smart meters by the consumer, D. Taking into account that the complexity of Smart Grid infrastructure can increase the risk of physical damage by criminal and terrorist acts or by accidents such as national disasters and equipment failure, E. Having examined that according to the Data Protection Directive 2016/679 EC, data processing covers the collection, the handling, the storage and the transmission of data, F. Emphasising that smart grids raise new privacy concerns regarding consumer data due to their evolving nature, G. Taking into consideration that there is no specific legal framework in place concerning prosumer rights, 17
H. Keeping in mind th[n nb_l_ [l_ ]oll_hnfs i\mn[]f_m ni nb_ ]ihmog_l’m []]_mm ni bcm j_lmih[f data stored by energy providers, I.
Alarmed by the lack of awareness and clear information about consumer rights regarding the collection, handling and storage of their data, especially the right of access to their own data and the right to be forgotten;
Security 1. Urges the European Commission to initiate legislation harmonising Smart Grid security standards and practices across the European Union; 2. Recommends that Distribution System Operators (DSOs)14 work with the private sector on ensuring regular grid upgrades, taking system compatibility and interoperability into account; 3. Encourages the European Commission to cooperate with the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security on coordinating Member States to: a) b)
organise an annual hackathon to identify weaknesses in the security of Smart Grids and develop solutions accordingly, share information and best practices about cyber security issues;
4. Calls upon the European Commission to reinstate the expert group on security and resilience of communication networks and information systems for smart grids15; 5. Authorises the aforementioned expert group to: a) b)
update their recommendations on personnel education, risk assessment and risk management, mb[l_ mo]b l_]igg_h^[ncihm qcnb nb_ Eolij_[h Ciggcmmcih’m Sg[ln Glc^ T[me Fil]_16;
6. Suggests Member States demand DSOs to have a smart grid continuity plan to cover for cases of natural disaster, equipment failure, terrorist or criminal acts;
A distribution system operator (DSO) is responsible for operating, maintaining and developing the electricity distribution system in a given area. 15 This group was initiated by the European Commission in 2010 and functioned until 2012 as a multi-stakeholders and multidisciplinary group of experts to discuss and work on relevant matters regarding the security and resilience of communication networks and information systems for Smart Grids 16 The Smart Grid Task Force, which includes industry representatives, advises the Commission on issues relating on Smart Grids deployment and development. 14
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Privacy 7. Calls for the European Commission to ensure that data collected within the smart grid fall under the revised Data Protection Directive; 8. Folnb_l l_]igg_h^m nb_ Eolij_[h Ciggcmmcih ni ch]fo^_ jlimog_lm’ lcabnm [h^ nb_ lcabn ni be forgotten on smart grids to be recognised in the revised Data Protection Directive; 9. Ihpcn_m h[ncih[f _h_las l_aof[nils [a_h]c_m ni l_kocl_ _h_las ]igj[hc_m ni i\n[ch ]ihmog_lm’ consent before the use of the data provided by them through smart grids for commercial purposes; 10. Reko_mnm nb_ mcgjfc`c][ncih i` nb_ ]ihmog_l’m []]_mm ni bcm j_lmih[f ^[n[ mnil_^ \s _h_las providers through the use of an online platform; 11. Encourages the European Commission to request energy companies to attach to the ]ihmog_l’m _f_]nlc]cns ]ihnl[]nm [ mn[ndardised informative booklet with information on their data protection rights.
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Motion for a Resolution by
The Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection Making energy flow in Europe: How can the EU transition to a fully interconnected electricity market whilst facilitating further integration of renewables and making energy affordable?
Submitted by:
Camille Burgess (FR), Nelli Ghazaryan (AM), Alice Martinotti (IT), Jakub Kasperek (PL), Katarzyna Malecka (PL), Michael Heider (DE), Michal Sklenar (CZ), Radoslaw Lyko (PL), Gudny Thora Gudrunardottir (IS), Ruben Oliveira (PT), Zurab Giorgobiani (Chairperson, GE)
The European Youth Parliament, A. Acknowledging a 10% electricity interconnection as the goal of the European Union (EU) for 2020, B. Taking into consideration the diversity of internal market legislations among Member States as internal market is a shared competence of the EU, C. Bearing in mind the insufficient electricity infrastructure in the Baltics, the Iberian region and Ireland, D. Emphasising the importance of standardised electric grids across Member States, E. Aware of the fact that closing large power plants can lead to a high unemployment rate in countries with a high dependency on power plants, F. Approving of the 27% share goal for renewable energy as stated in the EU 2030 climate and energy targets, G. Noting that the share of electricity produced by renewable energy sources is expected to grow from 25% to 50% by 2030, H. Bearing in mind that fossil fuels still represent the most important source of energy in the EU17,, I.
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Recognising the importance of emergency supplies when integrating renewables into electricity market,
33% of petroleum, 21% gas, 18% solid fuels, 15% nuclear power, 12% renewables;
J. Taking into account the lack of diversity of renewable energy suppliers partly caused by high entry barriers18 to the electricity market, K. Deeply discouraged by the fact that renewable energies only account for 25% of the total subsidies given annually to energy producers, L. Noting with deep concern that 11% of the EU population is affected by energy poverty19, M. Alarmed by the fact that the EU imports 53% of its energy leading to higher prices within the EU internal energy market, N. Bearing in mind that the UK is the 3rd biggest energy producer in the EU after France and Germany, O. Noting with regret that the UK has imposed taxes on the energy produced within its borders and sold in Member States;
1. Tlomnm ACER ni _hmol_ nb[n ]igj[hc_m l_mj_]n ]ihmog_lm’ lcabnm mo]b [s: a) b) c)
switching from one supplier to another without extra charges, receiving clear contract information, consumption and billing, being provided with a satisfying experience of resolving disputes with companies;
Electricity Interconnection 2. Calls for the European Commission to set a goal of achieving 15% electricity interconnection by 2030; 3. Suggests the European Commission moves towards a more decentralised electricity production system and develops an electricity grid by: a) b)
developing infrastructures for already existing national grid networks, improving existing and creating new links between national grid networks, focusing on the Baltic and Iberian regions as well as Ireland;
4. Designates the Connecting Europe Fund to finance the research and development process of new infrastructures of electricity production; 5. Asks the European Commission to develop a plan for a common guideline for electricity storage infrastructure while investing in such infrastructure research to achieve further technological progress by 2020/2025;
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Entry barrier is sum of all the costs new company entering the market; Energy poverty refers to supplier having lack of access to the modern energy services;
6. Encourages the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) to use the European Transmission Systems Operators20 in order to: a) b) c) d)
create detailed network access rules and technical codes, ensure coordination of grid operation through the exchange of operational information, foster the development of common environmental, safety and emergency standards and procedures stated in EU safety guidelines, share information on tax and pricing policies;
Integration of renewable energy 7. Invites Member States to implement tax benefits for companies, which operate with electricity from renewable sources; 8. Instructs Member States to ensure successful redeployment of employees in the coal mining industry to the sector of renewable energies through: a) b)
providing them with educational courses to successfully accomplish the transition into a new profession, financially supporting during the process of requalification and transition into new fields;
9. C[ffm ojih M_g\_l Sn[n_m ni l[cm_ ]cnct_hm’ [q[l_h_mm about the positive consequences of switching to a fully interconnected electricity market produced by renewable sources through: a) b) c)
informative campaigns, open debates on the benefits of renewable energy sources, promotional activities on the 5th of June, the World Environment Day;
Affordability 10. Requests lowering entry barriers to the electricity market for new companies by: a) b)
subsidising initial investments on renewable energy infrastructures, lowering taxes for renewable energy companies;
11. Further invites Independent Transmission Operators21 to ensure the effective unbundling of energy suppliers from network operators through reporting to Member States; 12. Encourages Member States to raise the level of independence from imports by investing into local electricity production;
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European Transmission system operators are independent entities who are responsible for the bulk transmission of electric power; 21 Independent Transmission Operators monitor the transmission of energy and promote the unbundling process;
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13. Further encourages Member States to implement price discrimination22 on electricity.
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Price discrimination refers to the microeconomic strategy according to which different groups of people are able to buy same product for different prices. More specifically families with the higher level of energy poverty would be able to get the energy for lower price; 23
Motion for a Resolution by
THE COMMITTEE ON CLIMATE CHANGE Saving the EU Emissions Trading Scheme: With the Market Stability Reserve expected to become effective only around 2025, is Sweden’s recent decision to purchase and scrap emissions allowances an example to follow? What avenues can be pursued to make ETS work better sooner?
Submitted by:
Marek Bilnicki (PL), Elisa Cappa Bava (IT), Alina Fiyuk (UA), Katarzyna Gorazda (PL), Mina Ilic (RS), Panagiotis Kefalas (GR), Charlotte Kleine (DE), Christoforos Triantafyllou (CY), Nia Chigogidze (GE, Chairperson).
The European Youth Parliament, A. Taking into account the goal set by the Paris Agreement of 2015 to limit global warming below 2ºC, B. Egjb[mcmcha nb_ cgjiln[h]_ i` []bc_pcha nb_ Eolij_[h Uhcih’m (EU) 2030 ]fcg[n_ [h^ _h_las targets, C. Deeply concerned with the surplus of EU Emissions Trade Scheme (ETS) allowances resulting in low carbon prices and scarce investment in low carbon solutions, D. Acknowledging that 900 million allowances were backloaded23 from the market in the years 2014-2016, E. Taking into consideration that it is still possible to purchase international offsets to meet emission reduction targets, F. Believing that the annual cap reduction factor of 1.74% is not high enough, G. Noting that carbon price miscalculation results in the inefficiency of the criteria used to determine which companies receive free allowances,
A short term measure adopted by the European Commission, whereby a certain amount of allowances were taken off the market. 23
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H. Realising that potential carbon leakage24 is a disproportionately important criteria in determining the allocation of free allowances as according to Carbon Watch EU ETS has not caused any companies to reallocate outside Europe, I.
Conscious that the Market Stability Reserve (MSR)25 is planned to be implemented in 2019 and will only become effective years later,
J. Cihmc^_lcha Sq_^_h’m ^_]cmcih ni ohcf[n_l[ffs jol]b[m_ [h^ m]l[j [ffiq[h]_m ni \_ ch_``_]ncp_, K. Alarmed by the possibility of green job leakage26, L. Recognising that the ongoing negotiations with international partners, such as Switzerland, about potentially linking EU ETS with other emissions trading systems may jeopardise the high standards of EU ETS;
1. Discourages any linking agreement taking place between EU ETS and other emissions trading systems;
Structural Reforms 2. Urges the Council of the European Union to increase the annual cap reduction factor to 2.6% in phase 427; 3. Calls upon the Council of the European Union to improve the criteria that determines free allowance allocation by: a) b)
conducting additional calculations in the middle of phase 4 to ensure the compliance of the companies to the requirements, attributing less importance to the carbon leakage exposure factor;
4. Endorses the prohibition of use of international offsets after 2021;
Stabilising Measures 5. Requests the implementation of the Market Stability Reserve in 2017 so it can already be effective at the beginning of phase 4; A situation in which, as a result of strict climate policies, companies move their production abroad where emissions policies are softer. 25 A new mechanism creates a system that will automatically take a portion of ETS allowances off the market and place it in a reserve if the surplus exceeds a certain threshold. In the opposite scenario, allowances could be returned to the market. 26 A situation where green tech firms move their practices abroad because there is low demand for their services in the region. 27 Phase 4 is set from 2021-2030 24
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6. Approves the transfer of the backloaded allowances to the MSR;
Investments in low carbon solutions 7. Strongly requests further investment in development projects similar to NER30028, financed through a percentage of profits from EU ETS allowance sales; 8. Suggests EU ETS members to invest in other low carbon solutions instead of following Sq_^_h’m _r[gjf_.
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A funding programme for innovative low-carbon energy projects.
Motion for a Resolution by
THE COMMITTEE ON LEGAL AFFAIRS What role should the EU take in controlling and supervising private and Intergovernmental Agreements in the Energy sector? Submitted by:
Anahit Eloyan (AM), Mc]b[_f[ Hodipá, G_ilac[ Af_r[h^l[ Snsfc[hio (CY), Igor Wifim]bnm]boe, Vc]nilc[ D[nmc (GR), B_[nlct Mib_^[hi Moñit (ES), K[n[ltsh[ Rs\[l]tse (PL), K[]j_l Moltsńmec (PL), M[l]ch P. Snij[ (PL), N_lm_m Z_sh[fs[h (AM), Uahė Afše[cnė (LT, Cb[clj_lmih)
The European Youth Parliament, A. Alarmed by the findings of the Report on the Intergovernmental Agreements Decision (IGA Decision) stating that a lack of European Union (EU) supervision would lead to a segmented internal energy market and legal uncertainty across Europe, B. Fully aware that nb_ EU’m [\cfcns ni moj_lpcm_ h_ainc[ncihm \_nq__h jlcp[n_ \omch_mm _hncnc_m and alter clauses infringes freedom of contract29, C. Understanding that the supervision of the private sector requires a trade-off between free market principles and protectionist measures that are in the interest of the EU as whole, D. Taking into account the sustainable development goals expressed in the EU Sustainable Development Strategy and Europe 2020-30, E. Concerned by the lack of consequences for Member States and private companies ^cml_a[l^cha nb_ Eolij_[h Ciggcmmcih’m [mm_mmg_hn i` nb_cl ]ihnl[]no[f h_ainc[ncihm, F. Deeply concerned by the unnecessarily lengthy period of 12 weeks required by the IGA Decision to assess intergovernmental agreements (IGAs), G. Taking into consideration the difficulties of a pan-european approach due to: i) M_g\_l Sn[n_m’ l_fc[h]_ ih ^c``_l_hn miol]_m i` _h_las, ii) Already existing energy agreements that are bilateral between Member States and a wide range of third countries;
Freedom of contract is a judicial concept which holds that contracts are based on mutual agreement and free choice. Therefore, contracts are not be hampered by external control such as governmental interference. 29
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1. Suggests the European Commission: a) b)
requires private and public energy companies to send in drafts of large-scale agreements30, sets up the Managing Committee of Energy Agreements, responsible for reviewing the aforementioned drafts and ensuring their eligibility;
Private Agreements 2. Urges private companies inside the EU to strictly adhere to the principles of competitiveness, security and sustainability as listed in the EU Sustainable Development Strategy, when concluding agreements in the energy sector; 3. Recommends Member States to impose sanctions on private parties in cases of noncompliance with the aforementioned principles; 4. Suggests that the Council of the European Union appoints delegate members to represent EU _h_las ]ihmog_lm’ lcabnm ch jlcp[n_ h_ainc[ncihm; Intergovernmental Agreements 5. Advises the European Commission to ensure that IGAs reflect interests of the EU as a whole, expressed in programs such as the EU Sustainable Development Strategy and Europe 2020-30; 6. Requires all drafts of IGAs to be analysed by the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators31 before Member States conclude agreements; 7. Suggests the European Commission to reduce the time period of assessment of IGAs to three weeks; 8. Encourages the European Commission to establish a committee, which: a) b)
reviews IGA compliance with EU energy policies, gives out formal warnings to Member States not respecting the aforementioned competitiveness, security and sustainability principles of the EU;
9. Encourages the Directorate-General for Energy to strictly supervise the implementation of the objectives of the Renewable Energy Directive32. Aal__g_hnm qcnb [ p[fo_ _ko[f il bcab_l ni €10,000,000 The European Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) is an Agency of the European Union. ACER helps ensure the single European market in gas and electricity functions properly. It assists national regulatory authorities in performing their regulatory function at European level and, where necessary, coordinates their work. 32 The Renewable Energy Directive establishes an overall policy for the production and promotion of energy from renewable sources in the EU. It requires the EU to fulfil at least 20% of its total energy needs with renewables by 2020 – to be achieved through the attainment of individual national targets. All EU countries must also ensure that at least 10% of their transport fuels come from renewable sources by 2020. 30 31
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PATRONS OF POWER SHIFTS - REFLECTING EUROPE‘S ENERGY Maroš Šefčovič, Vice President of the European Commission in charge of Energy Union Krzysztof Tchórzewski, Minister for Energy, Poland Sigmar Gabriel, Vice-chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy
HONORARY PATRONS OF WARSAW 2016 - POWER SHIFTS ACADEMIC FORUM Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz, Mayor of Warsaw Adam Struzik, Marshal of Masovian Voivodeship Warsaw University of Technology Rektor Dr. Hab. Marcin Pałys, prof. UW, University of Warsaw Karsten Klepsvik, Ambassador of Norway in Poland
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