Traduction de «Présenter des propositions » (Français → Anglais) :

But I would remind you, ladies and gentlemen, of a proposal on buildings, which is very important (buildings represent 40% of energy consumption, and there are margins for savings of almost 20%), the proposal we will present to improve the current regulation on combined generation of heat and electricity, and a general proposal, a framework proposal, which will provide measures for all types of electrodomestic or electrical equipment within buildings.

I made clear when I presented the original Commission proposal that the views of the Council and Parliament would help shape the proposals which I intend to present early next year.

Where appropriate, the Commission shall submit proposals for adapting the minimum threshold and the rates of royalty to take account of changes in the sector, proposals relating to the maximum amount laid down in Article 4(1) and any other proposal it may deem necessary in order to enhance the effectiveness of this Directive.

22. Is of the opinion that the geographical mobility of labour is also an important requirement for a smoothly functioning labour market; calls on the Commission, therefore, to increase its efforts to achieve complete freedom of movement for EU citizens, workers and their families within the European Union and to take account in its proposals of other factors that represent obstacles (e.g. taxation of supplementary pensions) and to present appropriate legislative proposals on transfrontier training and mobility;

As far as the working methods of the EICs are concerned, we are in favour of a continuation of the existing approach. The Commission's proposal to give the EICs the role of 'first stop shop' is an excellent one. However, it can be implemented without a radical reorganisation of the existing network: the way in which the network is currently structured is the result of an historical, not an arbitrary development. The evaluation methods used hitherto are sufficient to permit adjustments where appropriate. However, there is no point in starting out from scratch - nor would it be cost-effective. This applies in particular, but not exclusivel ...[+++]y, to the EICs in the new Member States.

therefore, urges the Council and the Commission to come up with concrete proposals aimed at: stimulating and favouring RD through appropriate fiscal advantages, especially for SMEs, facilitating the access to and the availability of risk capital to SMEs active in RD areas and promoting an effective research infrastructure and close crossborder cooperation between firms, universities and research bodies;