Amending Regulations on agricultural products as regards market rules and sectoral support measures in the wine sector and for aromatised wine products

Amendments tabled for the plenary sitting on this text, in their own numbering series. This is a different set from the committee amendments tracked elsewhere on AmendEU, and is not counted in any of the site’s amendment totals.

1. Amendment 1Proposal for a regulation · Title
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   Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulations (EU) No 1308/2013, (EU) 2021/2115 and (EU) No 251/2014 as regards certain market rules and sectoral support measures in the wine sector and for aromatised wine products

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   Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulations (EU) No 1308/2013, (EU) 2021/2115, (EU) 2021/2116 and (EU) No 251/2014 as regards certain market rules and sectoral support measures in the wine sector and for aromatised wine products

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2. Amendment 2Proposal for a regulation · Recital 4
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   (4) In view of the current decline in demand for wine, winegrowers who hold valid unused authorisations for new plantings and authorisations resulting from the conversion of planting rights granted to them before 1 January 2025 should be allowed to waive these authorisations without incurring an administrative penalty, with a view to removing the incentive for planting authorisation holders to plant vineyards where there might be no demand for the wine they will produce. For the new planting authorisations granted after that date, the administrative penalty should continue to apply in case of non-use of these authorisations in order to discourage speculative applications from winegrowers who…

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   (4) In view of the current decline in demand for wine, winegrowers who hold valid unused authorisations for new plantings and authorisations resulting from the conversion of planting rights granted to them before 1 January 2025 should be allowed to waive these authorisations without incurring an administrative penalty, with a view to removing the incentive for planting authorisation holders to plant vineyards where there might be no demand for the wine they will produce. For the new planting authorisations granted after that date, the administrative penalty should continue to apply in case of non-use of these authorisations in order to discourage speculative applications from winegrowers who…

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3. Amendment 3Proposal for a regulation · Recital 6
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   (6) Member States should be given the possibility to limit the issuing of new planting authorisations at regional level for specific areas with excess supply where national or Union measures aimed to reduce the supply (i.e. distillation, green harvesting or grubbing up of vineyards) are or have been implemented in order to avoid further increasing the production potential.

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   (6) Member States should be given the possibility to limit the issuing of new planting authorisations at regional level for specific areas with excess supply where national or Union measures aimed to reduce the supply (i.e. distillation, green harvesting or grubbing up of vineyards) are or have been implemented in order to avoid further increasing the production potential, while at the same time being able to prioritise planting in regions with land unsuitable for other crops, thereby capitalising on their wine-growing potential as a means of developing the local economy.

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4. Amendment 4Proposal for a regulation · Recital 8
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   (8) While the replanting of a grubbed-up vineyard does not increase the vineyard area, Member States should be given the possibility to set rules for replanting in order to better manage the territorial distribution of vineyards, for instance to avoid the relocation of vineyards to regions with a market imbalance or away from slopes and terraces, where they play an important role in the preservation of the landscape and avoid soil erosion. Member States should also be given the possibility to set conditions on the use of varieties and production methods to avoid an increase in yields and to ensure preservation of traditional grape varieties and production methods.

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   (8) While the replanting of a grubbed-up vineyard does not increase the vineyard area, Member States should be given the possibility to set rules for replanting in order to better manage the territorial distribution of vineyards, for instance to avoid the relocation of vineyards to regions with a market imbalance or away from slopes and terraces, where they play an important role in the preservation of the landscape and avoid soil erosion. Member States should also be given the possibility to set conditions on the use of production methods to avoid an excessive increase in yields and to ensure preservation of traditional production methods.

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5. Amendment 5Proposal for a regulation · Recital 9 a (new)
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   (9a) Rules for classifying wine grape varieties by Member States should be modified to include the wine grape varieties Noah, Othello, Isabelle, Jacquez, Clinton and Herbemont, previously excluded. To ensure that wine production in the Union develops a higher resistance to diseases and that it uses vine varieties better adapted to changing climatic conditions, provision should be made allowing Vitis Labrusca varieties and varieties stemming from crosses between Vitis vinifera, Vitis Labrusca and other species of the genus Vitis to be planted for wine production in the Union.

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6. Amendment 6Proposal for a regulation · Recital 10
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   (10) In recent years, there has been an ever-evolving consumer demand for grapevine products with a reduced alcohol content, which are at present produced by de-alcoholisation by using certain techniques allowed in the Union. Consumers are familiar with terms such as ’0,0%’, ‘alcohol-free’ and ’alcohol-light’, which are widely used but regulated differently in various Member States. It is therefore necessary to harmonise the use of these terms across the Union. The rules on the labelling of wine products should therefore be amended in order to better inform the consumer of the characteristics of grapevine products with a reduced alcohol content, while keeping the obligation to provide inform…

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   (10) In recent years, there has been an ever-evolving consumer demand for grapevine products with a reduced alcohol content, which are at present produced by de-alcoholisation by using certain techniques allowed in the Union. Consumers are familiar with terms such as ’0,0%’, ‘alcohol-free’ and ‘alcohol-reduced’, which are widely used but regulated differently in various Member States. It is therefore necessary to harmonise the use of these terms across the Union. The rules on the labelling of wine products should therefore be amended in order to better inform the consumer of the characteristics of grapevine products with a reduced alcohol content, while keeping the obligation to provide info…

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7. Amendment 7Proposal for a regulation · Recital 11
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   (11) High consumer demand for sparkling wine products with a lower alcohol content or without alcohol represents an opportunity for the sector. However, the current rules for the production of de-alcoholised wines impose certain technological limitations for the production of such wines. According to the rules currently in force, wine products must have reached the characteristics and the minimum alcoholic strength of the corresponding category before undergoing the de-alcoholisation process, which implies that de-alcoholised sparkling wines can be produced only from sparkling wines. However, the de-alcoholisation process removes entirely any CO2 from the initial sparkling wine. Consequently…

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   (11) High consumer demand for sparkling wine products with a lower alcohol content or without alcohol represents an opportunity for the sector. However, the current rules for the production of de-alcoholised wines impose certain technological limitations for the production of such wines. According to the rules currently in force, wine products must have reached the characteristics and the minimum alcoholic strength of the corresponding category before undergoing the de-alcoholisation process, which implies that de-alcoholised sparkling wines can be produced only from sparkling wines. However, the de-alcoholisation process removes entirely any CO2 from the initial sparkling wine. Consequently…

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8. Amendment 8Proposal for a regulation · Recital 11 a (new)
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   (11a) The legislation of third countries on the indication of the list of ingredients and nutritional declaration on the label of wine widely varies and it is burdensome for Union exporters to comply with the requirements set by Union law and by the law of the third countries concerned, at the same time. Therefore, to facilitate exports, it is appropriate to allow Member States to exempt wine to be exported from the obligation to indicate on its label the list of ingredients and the nutrition declaration otherwise required by Union law. At the same time Member States have to take the necessary steps to verify that such products are exported.

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9. Amendment 9Proposal for a regulation · Recital 11 b (new)
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   (11b) Blending or coupage of partially or fully de-alcoholised wine with wine, or combining different partially de-alcoholised wines, enhances the quality and sensory characteristics of the final product. This method is simple to implement, cost-effective, and less energy-intensive, making it a more sustainable approach to producing partially de-alcoholised wines.

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10. Amendment 10Proposal for a regulation · Recital 12
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    (12) The possibility to provide the list of ingredients and the nutrition declaration of wine products by electronic means has proven effective for operators for presenting important information to consumers, while facilitating the functioning of the internal market and wine exports, especially for small producers. However, the absence of harmonised rules on the identification, on the package or the label attached thereto, of the electronic means providing the list of ingredients and/or the nutrition declaration, is causing diverging practices by operators and different rules by national authorities, affecting the proper marketing of wines. In order to minimise costs and the administrative b…

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    (12) The possibility to provide the list of ingredients and the nutrition declaration of wine products by electronic means has proven effective for operators for presenting important information to consumers, while facilitating the functioning of the internal market and wine exports, especially for small producers. However, the absence of harmonised rules on the identification, on the package or the label attached thereto, of the electronic means providing the list of ingredients and/or the nutrition declaration, is causing diverging practices by operators and different rules by national authorities, affecting the proper marketing of wines. In order to minimise costs and the administrative b…

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11. Amendment 11Proposal for a regulation · Recital 14
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    (14) Member States have the possibility to adopt marketing rules to regulate the supply in the wine sector to improve and stabilise the operation of the common wine market. In the current context of structural consumption decrease and recurrent situations of oversupply in certain regions and market segments, it is appropriate to clarify that such rules can include the setting of maximum grape yields and the management of wine stocks. Moreover, producer organisations can play an important role in strengthening the winegrowers’ position in the food supply and in adapting supply to market trends. Therefore, Member States should also be able to adopt marketing rules in the wine sector taking int…

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    (14) Member States have the possibility to adopt marketing rules to regulate the supply in the wine sector to improve and stabilise the operation of the common wine market. In the current context of structural consumption decrease and recurrent situations of oversupply in certain regions and market segments, it is appropriate to clarify that such rules can include the setting of maximum grape yields and the management of wine stocks. Moreover, producer organisations can play an important role in strengthening the winegrowers’ position in the food supply and in adapting supply to market trends. Therefore, Member States should also be able to adopt marketing rules in the wine sector taking int…

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12. Amendment 12Proposal for a regulation · Recital 14 a (new)
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    (14a) Certain Member States are not faced with oversupply but rather decrease in vineyard areas and wine production. For those cases, it is encouraged that Member States design specific interventions aimed at increasing the financial and other support to the wine sector with the goal of stabilising wine production and that these interventions should be made available directly to wine growers, with minimal administrative burden and without delay.

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13. Amendment 13Proposal for a regulation · Recital 15 a (new)
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    (15a) Member States are authorised to choose in their strategic plans green harvesting interventions in the wine sector. In view of the situation faced by the wine sector and the structural crisis in certain regions and Member States, it is also appropriate to give Member States the option to include grubbing up and distillation in their voluntary crisis measures. Such an option would offer a common framework for such activities, avoid a distortion of competition and ensure a level playing field for both producers and Member States.

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14. Amendment 14Proposal for a regulation · Recital 15 b (new)
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    (15b) To prevent the spread of pests and diseases and to safeguard public health and safety, Member States should be allowed to require the destruction of vines in abandoned vineyards. Such measures contribute to maintaining sanitary conditions in viticultural areas.

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15. Amendment 15Proposal for a regulation · Recital 15 c (new)
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    (15c) In order to accompany wine producers after a grubbing up and in order to limit overproduction, it is necessary to allow the diversification of productions to be supported by sectorial interventions.

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16. Amendment 16Proposal for a regulation · Recital 18
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    (18) The issues highlighted above for grapevine products in relation to the identification of the electronic means containing the nutrition declaration and the list of ingredients are valid also for aromatised wine products. Therefore, the Commission should be empowered to develop, in cooperation with Member States, rules on the identification on the package or the label attached thereto of the electronic means for aromatised wine products. To ensure simplicity and clarity, these rules should be the same as those applied to grapevine products.

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    (18) The issues highlighted above for grapevine products in relation to the identification of the electronic means containing the nutrition declaration and the list of ingredients are valid also for aromatised wine products. Therefore it is necessary to develop rules on the identification on the package or the label attached thereto of the electronic means for aromatised wine products. To ensure simplicity and clarity, these rules should be the same as those applied to grapevine products.

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17. Amendment 17Proposal for a regulation · Recital 20
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    (20) With a view to developing wine tourism in wine regions with protected designations and protected geographical indications, it is appropriate to allow for producer groups managing protected designations of origin and geographical indications in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council6 to be beneficiaries of the type of interventions referred to in Article 58(1), first subparagraph, point (i), of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council7 . __________________ 6 Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 on geographical indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricult…

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    (20) With a view to developing wine tourism in wine regions with protected designations and protected geographical indications, it is appropriate to allow for interbranch organisations, professional organisations or, in the event that they do not exist, producer groups managing protected designations of origin and geographical indications in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council6 and other producer groups promoting vine and wine tourism, including cooperatives or associations representing independent winemakers, to be beneficiaries of the type of interventions referred to in Article 58(1), first subparagraph, point (i), of Regulation (EU) 202…

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18. Amendment 18Proposal for a regulation · Recital 20 a (new)
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    (20a) To address the decline in consumption and the market instability the Union is currently facing, the Commission should encourage the Member States to invest in the development of wine tourism. Member States should be supported in facilitating the establishment and development of wine tourism infrastructure, including but not limited to cycle routes, bed-and-breakfast accommodations, parking areas, wine tasting facilities and designated wine trails, through the simplification of relevant authorisation and permitting procedures.

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19. Amendment 19Proposal for a regulation · Recital 21
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    (21) In order to strike a balance between the need for Member States to ensure efficient restructuring of vineyards and the need to avoid an increase in production that may lead to oversupply, Member States should be allowed to set up conditions for the implementation of the restructuring and conversion of vineyards as referred to in Article 58(1), first subparagraph, point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115. These conditions should aim at avoiding an increase in yield and thus an increase in production for the vineyards subject to this type of interventions.

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    (21) In order to strike a balance between the need for Member States to ensure efficient restructuring of vineyards and the need to avoid an increase in production that may lead to oversupply, Member States should be allowed to set up conditions for the implementation of the restructuring and conversion of vineyards as referred to in Article 58(1), first subparagraph, point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115. These conditions should aim at avoiding an excessive increase in yield and thus an increase in production for the vineyards subject to this type of interventions.

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20. Amendment 20Proposal for a regulation · Recital 21 a (new)
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    (21a) In order to allow wine producers to adapt their production to climate change, it is necessary to let Member States allow additional varieties that might be more resilient, better adapted to high temperatures, resistant to drought or to new pests.

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21. Amendment 21Proposal for a regulation · Recital 22
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    (22) To adapt to market trends and harness efficient market opportunities, the maximum duration of the support for promotion and communication operations carried out in third countries in relation to the consolidation of market outlets should be extended from three to five years.

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    (22) To adapt to market trends and harness efficient market opportunities, including by opening up new export markets and diversifying market outlets, the maximum duration of the support for promotion and communication operations carried out in third countries in relation to the consolidation of market outlets should be extended from three to five years. The option should also be given to extend those operations for another five year period for the purposes of consolidating market outlets. When considering promotion and communication operations targeting third countries, it is relevant to distinguish between different markets in the same country. In large countries, with distinct regions, ce…

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22. Amendment 22Proposal for a regulation · Recital 22 a (new)
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    (22a) To prevent the spread of plant diseases such as flavescence dorée and other highly contagious pests, monitoring, diagnostic, training, communication and research activities should be included among the interventions that Member States can choose in their CAP Strategic Plans. Given the risks that highly contagious plant diseases pose for winegrowers across the Union, Union financial assistance should cover up to 100 % of eligible costs.

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23. Amendment 23Proposal for a regulation · Recital 23
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    (23) To strengthen cooperation in the wine sector, investments referred to in Article 58(1), first subparagraph, point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 carried out by producer organisations recognised under Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 should benefit from the maximum rate of Union financial assistance set out in Article 59(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 as it is already the case for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises within the meaning of Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC8 . _________________ 8 Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 36, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reco…

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    (23) To strengthen cooperation in the wine sector, investments referred to in Article 58(1), first subparagraph, point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 carried out by producer organisations recognised under Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 or cooperative societies should benefit from the maximum rate of Union financial assistance set out in Article 59(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 as it is already the case for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises within the meaning of Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC8 . _________________ 8 Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 36, ELI: http:…

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24. Amendment 24Proposal for a regulation · Recital 24
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    (24) To further support producers in respect of climate change mitigation and adaptation, it is pertinent to provide for the possibility for Member States to increase the maximum Union financial assistance for investments pursuing that objective to up to 80% of the eligible investment costs.

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    (24) To further support producers in respect of climate change mitigation and adaptation, it is pertinent to provide for the possibility for Member States to increase the maximum Union financial assistance for investments and for restructuring and conversion of vineyards pursuing that objective to up to 80% of the eligible investment costs.

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25. Amendment 25Proposal for a regulation · Recital 26
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    (26) Regulations (EU) No 1308/2013, (EU) No 251/2014 and (EU) 2021/2115 should therefore be amended accordingly.

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    (26) Regulations (EU) No 1308/2013, (EU) No 251/2014, (EU) 2021/2116 and (EU) 2021/2115 should therefore be amended accordingly.

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26. Amendment 26Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new) · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 47 a (new)
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    (-1) The following article is inserted: ‘Article 47a Abandoned Vineyards Member States may, for health and safety reasons, require owners or tenants of abandoned vineyards to destroy the vines before 1 May each year. The vines, including their roots, and the shoots of the destroyed vines shall be uprooted and burned on site or removed from the land. The land shall be ploughed or broken up. Abandoned vineyards are defined as vineyards in which the operator has not carried out pest control, pruning or mechanical or chemical weed control for at least one year. In the event of non-compliance with these provisions, the uprooting and destruction operation shall be carried out automatically and at…

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27. Amendment 27Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 a (new) · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 61
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    "Article 61 Duration The scheme of authorisations for vine plantings established in this Chapter shall apply from 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2045, with two mid-term reviews to be undertaken by the Commission in 2028 and 2040 to evaluate the operation of the scheme and, if appropriate, make proposals. "

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    (-1a) Article 61 is replaced by the following : "Article 61 Duration The scheme of authorisations for vine plantings established in this Chapter shall apply from 1 January 2016, with reviews to be undertaken by the Commission in 2028 and every ten years to evaluate the operation of the scheme and, if appropriate, make proposals."

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28. Amendment 28Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 62 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
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    3. The authorisations referred to in paragraph 1, granted in accordance with Articles 64 and 68, shall be valid for three years from the date on which they were granted. A producer who has not used an authorisation granted in accordance with Articles 64 and 68 during its period of validity shall be subject to administrative penalties as provided for in Article 90a(4).

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    3. The authorisations referred to in paragraph 1, granted in accordance with Articles 64 and 68, shall be valid for three years from the date on which they were granted. A producer who has not used an authorisation granted in accordance with Articles 64 and 68 during its period of validity shall be subject to administrative penalties, as provided for in Article 90a(4), if there is no objective justification for that non-use.

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29. Amendment 29Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 62 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
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    By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, producers who hold valid authorisations in accordance with Articles 64 and 68 granted before 1 January 2025 shall not be subject to the administrative penalty referred to in Article 90a(4) provided that they inform the competent authorities before the date of expiry of the authorisation and at the latest by 31 December 2026 that they do not intend to make use of their authorisation.

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    By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, producers who hold valid authorisations in accordance with Articles 64, 66 and 68 granted before 1 January 2025 shall not be subject to the administrative penalty referred to in Article 90a(4) provided that they inform the competent authorities before the date of expiry of the authorisation and at the latest by 31 December 2026 that they do not intend to make use of their authorisation.

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30. Amendment 30Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 62 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
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    In the cases of force majeure and exceptional circumstances listed in Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/2116, winegrowers may extend the validity of the authorisations granted in accordance with Article 64, by up to twelve months after the initial expiration date.

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31. Amendment 31Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 62 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
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    Authorisations granted in accordance with Article 66 on replantings shall be valid for eight years from the date on which they were granted. Producers who have not used an authorisation granted in accordance with Article 66 during its period of validity shall not be subject to the administrative penalty referred to in Article 90a(4).

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    Authorisations granted in accordance with Article 66 on replantings shall be valid for eight years from the end of the wine year in which they were granted. Producers who have not used an authorisation granted in accordance with Article 66 during its period of validity shall not be subject to the administrative penalty referred to in Article 90a(4).

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32. Amendment 32Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 62 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
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    Authorisations granted under Articles 64, 66 and 68 shall expire on 31 July of the last year of their validity.

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33. Amendment 33Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 62 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 b (new)
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    By way of derogation from the standard procedure, when Member States have not established any of the criteria set out in Article 66(2) and (3), the simplified procedure for granting replanting authorisations laid down in Article 9 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/274 shall apply. The replanting authorisation shall be granted automatically by the competent authority following grubbing-up, without the producer needing to make a formal request.

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34. Amendment 34Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 63 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1– point b
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    (b) limit the issuing of authorisations at regional level, for specific areas eligible for the production of wines with a protected designation of origin, for areas eligible for the production of wines with a protected geographical indication, or for areas without a geographical indication

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    (b) limit the issuing of authorisations, down to 0 %, at regional level, for specific areas eligible for the production of wines with a protected designation of origin, for areas eligible for the production of wines with a protected geographical indication, or for areas without a geographical indication; or

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35. Amendment 35Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 63 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1– point c
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    (c) limit the issuing of authorisations for new plantings at regional level, for specific areas where national or Union measures concerning distillation of wine, green harvesting or grubbing up have been implemented in justified cases of crisis.

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    (c) limit the issuing of authorisations, down to 0 %, for new plantings at regional level, for specific areas and for specific characteristics of vineyard planting, where national or Union measures concerning distillation of wine, green harvesting or grubbing up, pursuant to Article 216 of this Regulation and to Article 58(1), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, have been implemented in justified cases of crisis.

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36. Amendment 36Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 63 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
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    For the purposes of point (c), ‘green harvesting’ means the total destruction or removal of grape bunches while still in their immature stage, thereby reducing the yield of the relevant area to zero, and excluding non-harvesting comprising of leaving commercial grapes on the plants at the end of the normal production cycle. Member States that limit the issuing of authorisations for new plantings at regional level in accordance with the first subparagraph, points (b) or (c), may require such authorisations to be used in those regions.

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    Member States that limit the issuing of authorisations for new plantings at regional level in accordance with the first subparagraph, points (b) or (c), may require such authorisations to be used in those regions. Such authorisations shall prioritise the production of wines with a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication.

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37. Amendment 37Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 63 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
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    3. Any of the limitations referred to in paragraph 2 shall contribute to adapting the production potential to the market demand and shall be justified on one or more of the following specific grounds:

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    3. The limitations referred to in paragraph 2 shall contribute to the management of the production potential and shall be justified on one or more of the following specific grounds:

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38. Amendment 38Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new) · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 63 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – points a and b
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    (a) the need to avoid a well-demonstrated risk of oversupply of wine products in relation to market prospects for those products, not exceeding what is necessary to satisfy this need; (b) the need to avoid a well-demonstrated risk of devaluation of a particular protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication;

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    (ba) in paragraph 3, points a and b are replaced by the following: ‘(a) the need to avoid a risk of oversupply of wine products in relation to market prospects for those products, not exceeding what is necessary to satisfy this need; (b) the need to avoid a risk of significant devaluation or improper use by third parties seeking to profit from the reputation of a particular protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication;’

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39. Amendment 39Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new) · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 64 – paragraph 3 a (new)
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    (2a) In Article 64, the following paragraph is added: ‘3a. Member States shall ensure that operators who have implemented grubbing up measures in the preceding year are not eligible to submit requests for new planting authorisations in the same production zone for the following five years. Member States shall also ensure that operators who have implemented crisis distillation or green harvesting measures are not eligible to submit requests for new planting authorisations in the same production zone for a period of three consecutive years.’

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40. Amendment 40Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new) · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 65 – paragraph 1
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    When applying Article 63(2), a Member State shall take into consideration recommendations presented by recognised professional organisations operating in the wine sector referred to in Articles 152, 156 and 157, by interested groups of producers referred to in Article 95, or by other types of professional organisation recognised on the basis of that Member State’s legislation, provided that those recommendations are preceded by an agreement entered into by the relevant representative parties in the reference geographical area.

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    (2b) In Article 65, the first paragraph is replaced by the following: ‘When applying Article 63(2), a Member State may take into account recommendations presented by recognised professional organisations operating in the wine sector referred to in Articles 152, 156 and 157, by recognised producer groups referred to in Article 33 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 or by other types of professional organisation recognised on the basis of that Member State's legislation, provided that those recommendations are preceded by an agreement entered into by the relevant representative parties in the reference geographical area.’

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41. Amendment 41Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 c (new) · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 66 – paragraph 2 a (new)
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    (2 c) in Article 66, the following subparagraph is inserted: ‘Member States may set criteria for the allocation and management of planting authorisations in order to avoid increasing vineyard areas and therefore wine production in regions and for market segments prone to oversupply, and in order to prioritise wines that have market opportunities, in accordance with their national sectorial strategies and the crisis measures authorised for those areas.’

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42. Amendment 42Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 d (new) · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 66 – paragraph 3
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    3. The authorisation referred to in paragraph 1 shall be used on the same holding on which the grubbing up was undertaken. Member States may, in areas eligible for the production of wines with protected designations of origin or protected geographical indications, restrict the replanting, on the basis of a recommendation from a professional organisation in accordance with Article 65, to vines complying with the same protected designation of origin or geographical indication specification as the area grubbed up.

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    (2d) Article 66 (3) is replaced by the following: ‘3. The authorisation referred to in paragraph 1 shall be used on the same holding on which the grubbing up was undertaken. In order to prevent the risk of devaluation, misuse or fraudulent practices by third parties seeking to exploit the reputation of a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication and on the basis of a recommendation from a professional organisation in accordance with Article 65 or a recognised producer group in accordance with Articles 32 and 33 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, Member States may, in areas eligible for the production of wines with protected designations of origin or protected geograph…

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43. Amendment 43Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 66 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point b
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    (b) only varieties and production methods that do not increase the average yield compared to the grubbed up vines or only traditional varieties and production methods of a given region shall be used where the corresponding grubbed up area was located in a production region that the Member State has qualified as affected by a structural market imbalance, or

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    (b) only production methods that do not increase the average yield above a ceiling laid down in the implementing acts referred to in paragraph 3a compared to the grubbed up vines or only traditional production methods of a given region shall be used where the corresponding grubbed up area was located in a production region that the Member State has qualified as affected by a structural market imbalance; or

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44. Amendment 44Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 66 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
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    By way of derogation from the second subparagraph, replanting authorisations shall be granted for vineyards classified as ‘heroic vineyards’, as these are characterised by the exceptional difficulty of cultivation due to environmental and structural factors. Heroic vineyards are defined as those that meet at least one of the following criteria: (a) planted areas with an average slope greater than 15%; (b) planted areas with an average altitude of over 500 meters above sea level (excluding plateaus); or (c) location on small islands with a total area under 250 km².

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45. Amendment 45Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new) · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 66 – paragraph 3 a (new)
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    (3a) in Article 66, the following paragraph is inserted: ‘3a. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts setting the ceiling over which production methods referred to in the second subparagraph, point b, are not permitted to increase the average yield compared to the grubbed up vines. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 70.’

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46. Amendment 46Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 67
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    The scheme of authorisations for vine plantings established in this Chapter shall not apply in Member States where the vineyard area has not exceeded 10 000 ha in at least three of the previous five marketing years. Where that condition is no longer fulfilled in a Member State, the scheme of authorisations for vine plantings shall apply in that Member State as from the beginning of the marketing year following that in which the condition ceased to be fulfilled.

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    The scheme of authorisations for vine plantings established in this Chapter shall not apply in Member States where the vineyard area has not exceeded 10 000 ha in at least three of the previous five marketing years. For Member States that are not currently subject to the scheme of authorisation but have vineyard area exceeding 10 000ha in at least three of the previous five marketing years, a transitional period of five years shall be established. Where that condition is no longer fulfilled in a Member State, the scheme of authorisations for vine plantings shall apply in that Member State as from the beginning of the marketing year following that in which the condition ceased to be fulfilled…

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47. Amendment 47Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new) · Regulation EU No 1308/2013 · Article 70 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
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    (4a) In Article 70(1), the following point is inserted: ‘(aa) setting the ceiling over which production methods referred to in Article 66(3), second subparagraph, point b, increase the average yield compared to the grubbed up vines are not permitted;’

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48. Amendment 48Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 b (new) · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 81 – paragraph 2 – point b
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    (b) the variety is not one of the following: Noah, Othello, Isabelle, Jacquez, Clinton and Herbemont.

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    (4b) In Article 81(2), point b is replaced by the following: ‘(b) the variety concerned comes from a cross between the species Vitis vinifera, Vitis Labrusca and other species of the genus Vitis.’

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49. Amendment 49Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 119 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point i
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    (i) the term ‘alcohol-free’ if the actual alcoholic strength of the product does not exceed 0,5 % by volume; accompanied by the expression ‘0,0%’, if the actual alcoholic strength of the product does not exceed 0,05% by volume;

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    (i) the term ‘alcohol-free’ if the actual alcoholic strength of the product does not exceed 0,5 % by volume, that term accompanied by the expression ‘0,0%’ if the actual alcoholic strength of the product does not exceed 0,05% by volume;

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50. Amendment 50Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 119 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
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    (ii) the term ‘alcohol-light’ if the actual alcoholic strength of the product is above 0,5% by volume and is at least 30% below the minimum actual alcoholic strength of the category before de-alcoholisation.

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    (ii) the term ‘reduced alcohol’ if the actual alcoholic strength of the product is equal to or above 0,5% by volume and is at least 30% below the minimum alcoholic strength of the category before de-alcoholisation.

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51. Amendment 51Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b a (new) · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 119 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
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    (ba) the following subparagraph is added: ‘The requirement that compulsory particulars be indicated in the same field of vision shall only apply once on any given packaging.’

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52. Amendment 52Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new) · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 119 – paragraphs 5 a and 5 b (new)
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    (5a) In Article 119, the following paragraphs are added: ‘5a. When providing the nutrition declaration and the list of ingredients in accordance with paragraphs 4 and 5, and other compulsory indications laid down by Union law or national legislation, the electronic means used shall be identified without words by means of the ISO 7001 PI PF 001 symbol and appear in close proximity to the energy value. 5b. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the requirement to indicate the particulars referred to in points (h) and (i) shall not apply in the case of wine products solely intended for export.’

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53. Amendment 53Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new) · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 122 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii
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    (iii) terms referring to a holding and the conditions for their use.

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    (5 b) In Article 122(1), point c, point iii is replaced by the following: ‘(iii) terms referring to a holding and the conditions for their use and their relationship with trade marks and commercial names.’

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54. Amendment 54Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 122 – paragraph 1 – point d – point v
    Current text

    (v) the identification on the package or the label attached thereto of the electronic means referred to in Article 119(4) and (5), including by means of a pictogram or symbol instead of words;

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    (v) the use of electronic means to provide compulsory indications, including in respect of the symbol referred to in Article 119(6), point (i), and if necessary to update them;

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55. Amendment 55Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 167 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
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    1. In order to improve and stabilise the operation of the common market in wines, including the grapes, musts and wines from which they derive, producer Member States may lay down marketing rules to regulate supply, including the setting of maximum yields and setting rules for the management of stocks. Member States shall take into account proposals adopted by producer organisations recognised under Articles 152 and 154 or interbranch organisations recognised under Articles 157 and 158 when such organisations are considered to be representative for the wine sector, in accordance with Article 164(3), in the economic area or areas where the rules are intended to be applied..

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    1. In order to improve and stabilise the operation of the common market in wines, including the grapes, musts and wines from which they derive, producer Member States may lay down marketing rules to regulate supply, including the setting of maximum yields and setting rules for the management of stocks. Member States shall take into account decisions adopted by interbranch organisations recognised under Articles 157 and 158 or, failing that, decisions adopted by producer organisations recognised under Articles 152 and 154 when such organisations are considered to be representative for the wine sector, in accordance with Article 164(3), in the economic area or areas where the rules are intende…

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56. Amendment 56Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new) · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 172b
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    Guidance by interbranch organisations for the sale of grapes for wines with a protected designation of origin or protected geographical indication By way of derogation from Article 101(1) TFEU, interbranch organisations recognised under Article 157 of this Regulation operating in the wine sector may provide non-mandatory price guidance indicators concerning the sale of grapes for the production of wines with a protected designation of origin or protected geographical indication, provided that such guidance does not eliminate competition in respect of a substantial proportion of the products in question.

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    (7a) Article 172b is replaced by the following: ‘Article 172b Guidance by interbranch organisations and recognised producer groups in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 for the sale of grapes, musts and bulk wines for wines with a protected designation of origin or protected geographical indication By way of derogation from Article 101(1) TFEU, interbranch organisations recognised under Article 157 of this Regulation and recognised producer groups in accordance with the Article 33 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 operating in the wine sector may provide non-mandatory price guidance indicators concerning the sale of grapes, musts and bulk wines for the production of wines with a protected…

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57. Amendment 57Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 216 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
    Current text

    The payments referred to in the first subparagraph shall not exceed the costs of the product, where relevant, and of the operation concerned, plus an incentive to engage in such operation, to allow for the crisis to be addressed.

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    The payments referred to in the first subparagraph shall not exceed a sum corresponding to the aggregated cost of the product, where relevant, and of the operation concerned, plus an incentive to engage in such operation. The size of such payments shall be proportionate to the nature and extent of the crisis and shall be sufficient to enable it to be addressed. Beneficiaries of funds allocated to the crisis measures referred to in this paragraph shall not be eligible to receive support for the same green harvesting, distillation, or grubbing-up measures pursuant to Article 58(1), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, implemented in respect of the same hectares.

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58. Amendment 58Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 216 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
    Current text

    The overall amount of payments available in a Member State in any given year for national payments for distillation and green harvesting shall not exceed 20% of the globally available funds per Member State for that year as laid down in Annex VII to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115.

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    The overall amount of payments available in a Member State in any given year for national payments for distillation and green harvesting shall not exceed 30 % the globally available funds per Member State for that year as laid down in Annex VII to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115. This ceiling shall apply exclusively to national contributions and shall not affect the possibility of Union funds being allocated for the same measures under the sectoral intervention framework.

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59. Amendment 59Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 216 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
    Amendment

    In order to facilitate the grubbing up, the Member States may establish conditions for eligibility and priority that guarantee the effectiveness and targeting of the measure.

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60. Amendment 60Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point c · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 216 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
    Amendment

    The beneficiaries of national payments allocated to the voluntary measures referred to in paragraph 1 shall, for a period of two years, not be eligible to benefit from other wine support programmes aimed at increasing production.

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61. Amendment 61Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new) · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Article 219 – paragraph 1 a (new)
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    (8a) In Article 219, the following paragraph is inserted: ‘1a. In cases of oversupply of the products listed in Part II of Annex VII, the measures referred to in paragraph 1 may include voluntary distillation of wine, voluntary green harvesting and voluntary grubbing up of productive vineyards.’

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62. Amendment 62Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Annex VII – Part II – subparagraphs 2 and 2 a (new)
    Current text

    Grapevine products of the categories set out in points (4) and (7) may also be obtained, respectively, by second fermentation of, or by addition of carbon dioxide to, de-alcoholised or partially de-alcoholised wines referred to in point (1).

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    Grapevine products of the categories set out in points (4) and (8) may be obtained by second fermentation of de-alcoholised or partially de-alcoholised wines referred to in point (1). Grapevine products of the categories set out in points (7) and (9) may be obtained by the addition of carbon dioxide to de-alcoholised or partially de-alcoholised wines referred to in point (1).

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63. Amendment 63Proposal for a regulation · Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new) · Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 · Annex VIII – part I – point E
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    E. De-alcoholisation processes Each of the de-alcoholisation processes listed below, whether used on its own or in combination with other listed de-alcoholisation processes, shall be allowed in order to reduce part or almost all of the ethanol content in grapevine products referred to in Annex VII, Part II, point 1 and points 4 to 9: (a) partial vacuum evaporation; (b) membrane techniques; (c) distillation. The de-alcoholisation processes used shall not result in organoleptic defects of the grapevine product. The elimination of ethanol in grapevine products shall not be done in conjunction with an increase of the sugar content in the grape must.

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    (9a) In Annex VIII, Part I, point E is replaced by the following: ‘E. De-alcoholisation processes Each of the de-alcoholisation processes listed below, whether used on its own or in combination with other listed de-alcoholisation processes, shall be allowed in order to reduce part or almost all of the ethanol content in grapevine products referred to in Annex VII, Part II, point 1 and points 4 to 9: (a) partial vacuum evaporation; (b) membrane techniques; (c) distillation; (d) blending. The de-alcoholisation processes used shall not result in organoleptic defects of the grapevine product. The elimination of ethanol in grapevine products shall not be done in conjunction with an increase of th…

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64. Amendment 64Proposal for a regulation · Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new) · Regulation (EU) No 251/2014 · Article 6 a – paragraph 3 a (new)
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    (2a) In Article 6a, the following paragraph is inserted: ‘3a. When providing the nutrition declaration and the list of ingredients in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3 and other compulsory or voluntary indications laid down by EU or national legislation, the electronic means shall: (i) be identified without words by means of the ISO 7001 PI PF 001 symbol; and (ii) appear in close proximity to the energy value. Aromatised wine products bearing labels using other ways of presenting the electronic means and lawfully printed before ... [the entry into force of this Regulation] may continue to be placed on the market until stocks of those labels are exhausted.’

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65. Amendment 65Proposal for a regulation · Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 · Regulation (EU) No 251/2014 · Article 6a – paragraph 4a – point a
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    (a) the identification on the package or the label attached thereto of the electronic means referred to in paragraph 2 and 3, including by means of a pictogram or symbol instead of words;

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    (a) the use of electronic means to provide mandatory or voluntary information inter alia in respect of the symbol referred to in paragraph 3a, point (i), updated as necessary;

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66. Amendment 66Proposal for a regulation · Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new) · Regulation (EU) No 251/2014 · Article 6a a (new)
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    (3a) The following article is inserted: ‘Article 6aa Presentation of mandatory particulars Provisions requiring mandatory particulars to be indicated in the same field of vision shall only apply once.’

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67. Amendment 67Proposal for a regulation · Article 2 a (new) · Regulation (EU) 2019/934 · Article 7
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    Definition of coupage 1. ‘Coupage’ referred to in point (h) of Article 75(3) and Section C of Part II of Annex VIII to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 means the mixing of wines or musts of different origins, different vine varieties, different harvest years or different categories of wine or of must. 2. The following shall be regarded as different categories of wine or must: (a) red wine, white wine and the musts or wines suitable for yielding one of these categories of wine; (b) wines without a protected designation of origin and wines without protected geographical indication, wines with a protected designation of origin (PDO) and wines with a protected geographical indication (PGI) as well a…

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    Article 2a Amendments to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/934 Article 7 is amended as follows: ‘Article 7 Definition of coupage 1. ‘Coupage’ referred to in point (h) of Article 75(3) and Section C of Part II of Annex VIII to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 means the mixing of wines or musts of different origins, different vine varieties, different harvest years or different categories of wine or of must. 2. The following shall be regarded as different categories of wine or must: (a) red wine, white wine and the musts or wines suitable for yielding one of these categories of wine; (b) wines without a protected designation of origin and wines without protected geographical indication, wi…

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68. Amendment 68Proposal for a regulation · Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new) · Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 · Article 57 – paragraph 1 – point e
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    (e) contributing to restoring the balance of supply and demand in the Union wine market in order to prevent market crises; that objective relates to the specific objective set out in Article 6(1), point (a);

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    (-1) In Article 57, point (e) is replaced by the following: ‘(e) contributing to restoring the balance of supply and demand in the Union wine market in order to prevent market crises, including by supporting diversification of productions in case of overproduction of wine; that objective relates to the specific objective set out in Article 6(1), point (a);’

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69. Amendment 69Proposal for a regulation · Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point -1 a (new) · Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 · Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
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    (i) varietal conversions, also by means of grafting-on, including for improving the quality or environmental sustainability, for reasons of adaptation to climate change or for the enhancement of genetic diversity;

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    (-1a) In Article 58(1), point a, point i is replaced by the following: ‘(i) varietal conversions, also by means of grafting-on, including for improving quality, resilience or environmental sustainability, for reasons of adaptation to climate change or for the enhancement of genetic diversity;

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70. Amendment 70Proposal for a regulation · Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point -a (new) · Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 · Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
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    (-a) ’the following point is added: (iva) diversification of productions, in particular in case of grubbing up;

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71. Amendment 71Proposal for a regulation · Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point -a a (new) · Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 · Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point b
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    (b) investments in tangible and intangible assets in wine-growing farming systems, excluding operations relevant to the type of intervention provided for in point (a), in processing facilities and winery infrastructure, as well as in marketing structures and tools;

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    (-aa) point b is replaced by the following: ‘(b) investments in tangible assets, such as the development of wine tourism infrastructure, and intangible assets in wine-growing farming systems, excluding operations relevant to the type of intervention provided for in point (a), in processing facilities and winery infrastructure, as well as in marketing structures and tools;’

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72. Amendment 72Proposal for a regulation · Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point -a b (new) · Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 · Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point c
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    (c) green harvesting, which means the total destruction or removal of grape bunches while still in their immature stage, thereby reducing the yield of the relevant area to zero, and excluding non-harvesting comprising of leaving commercial grapes on the plants at the end of the normal production cycle;

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    (-ab) point c is replaced by the following: ‘(c) one or more of the following voluntary measures, provided they are planned in accordance with Article 216 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, in particular the criteria set out therein: (i) green harvesting, which means the total destruction or removal of grape bunches while still in their immature stage, thereby reducing the yield of the relevant area to zero, and excluding non-harvesting comprising of leaving commercial grapes on the plants at the end of the normal production cycle; (ii) grubbing up, meaning the complete or partial elimination of the vine stocks on a plot planted with vines; (iii) wine distillation;’

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73. Amendment 73Proposal for a regulation · Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point -a c (new) · Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 · Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point f
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    (f) advisory services, in particular concerning the conditions of employment, employer obligations and occupational health and safety;

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    (-ac) point f is replaced by the following: (f) advisory services, in particular concerning the conditions of employment, employer obligations and occupational health and safety as well as sustainability practices;

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74. Amendment 74Proposal for a regulation · Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a · Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 · Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point i
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    actions undertaken by interbranch organisations recognised by Member States in the wine sector in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 or by producer groups managing protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2024/1143* aiming at enhancing the reputation of Union vineyards by promoting wine tourism in production regions; ____________ * Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 on geographical indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products, as well as traditional specialities guaranteed and optional quality terms for agricultural products, amending Regulations…

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    actions undertaken by interbranch organisations recognised by Member States in the wine sector in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, by professional organisations recognised under Article 40(1) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/126, aiming at enhancing the reputation of Union vineyards by promoting wine tourism in production regions or, if no interbranch organisation exists, by producer groups managing protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2024/1143*; and other producer groups promoting vine and wine tourism, including cooperatives or associations representing independent winemakers; _________ * Regula…

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75. Amendment 75Proposal for a regulation · Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new) · Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 · Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point m a (new)
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    (a a) the following point is added: ‘(ma) monitoring, diagnostics, training, communication and research to prevent the spread of flavescence dorée and other highly contagious plant diseases undertaken by producer organisations recognised under Articles 152 and 154 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 or interbranch organisations recognised by Member States under Articles 157 and 158 of that Regulation or producer groups managing protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications in accordance with Article 33 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143;’

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76. Amendment 76Proposal for a regulation · Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a b (new) · Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 · Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point m b (new)
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    (ab) the following point is added: ‘(mb) support for the integration of wines in short supply chains and local markets, including through the creation of cooperatives and digital direct sales platforms.’

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77. Amendment 77Proposal for a regulation · Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b · Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 · Article 58 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 (new)
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    For the purposes of the first subparagraph, point (a), Member States may lay down in their CAP Strategic Plans specific agronomic, viticultural or any other kind of conditions which ensure that there is no increase in yield for the vineyard subject to this type of interventions after the varietal conversion, the relocation of the vineyard, the replanting of the vineyard or the improvement of the vineyard management techniques.

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    For the purposes of the first subparagraph, point (a), Member States may lay down in their CAP Strategic Plans specific agronomic, viticultural or any other kind of conditions which ensure, prior to the implementation of those conditions, that there is no excessive increase in yield for the vineyard subject to this type of interventions after the varietal conversion, the relocation of the vineyard, the replanting of the vineyard or the improvement of the vineyard management techniques. Member States shall not limit such yield through the prohibition of certain varieties. Beneficiaries of funds allocated to the voluntary crisis measures referred to in point (c) of the first subparagraph shall…

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78. Amendment 78Proposal for a regulation · Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c · Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 · Article 58 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 (new)
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    The first subparagraph, point (k), shall apply only to wines with a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication or wines with an indication of the wine grape variety. Promotion and communication operations aimed at the consolidation of market outlets shall be limited to a maximum non-extendable duration of five years and shall concern only the Union quality schemes covering designations of origin and geographical indications.

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    The first subparagraph, point (k), shall apply only to wines with a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication or wines with an indication of the wine grape variety. Promotion and communication operations aimed at the consolidation of market outlets shall be limited to a maximum duration of five years and shall concern only the Union quality schemes covering designations of origin and geographical indications. The promotion and communication operations may be extended every five years if this is considered necessary for the purposes of consolidating market outlets. In order to take into account the specific characteristics of the micro, small and medium-sized ente…

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79. Amendment 79Proposal for a regulation · Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new) · Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 · Article 58 – paragraph 1 a (new)
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    (1a) In Article 58, the following paragraph is inserted: ‘1a. The Commission shall establish a comprehensive strategy aimed at revitalising the Union’s wine production sector and strengthening its competitiveness. The strategy shall, in particular, pursue the objective of expanding the Union’s presence in new export markets, with a focus on emerging countries. When establishing that strategy, the Commission shall make full use of the instruments available under the CAP, including support measures for promotion and market intelligence. The strategy shall place particular emphasis on the quality, tradition and excellence of Union wines.’

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80. Amendment 80Proposal for a regulation · Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a · Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 · Article 59 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
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    The Union financial assistance at the maximum rate set out in the first subparagraph shall only be granted to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises within the meaning of Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC** and to producer organisations recognised under Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. However, it may be granted to all enterprises in the outermost regions and in the smaller Aegean islands.

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    The Union financial assistance at the maximum rate set out in the first subparagraph shall only be granted to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises within the meaning of Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC** and to producer organisations recognised under Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, including cooperatives. However, it may be granted to all enterprises in the outermost regions and in the smaller Aegean islands.

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81. Amendment 81Proposal for a regulation · Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a · Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 · Article 59 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 5 a (new)
    Amendment

    By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, the Union financial assistance for restructuring and conversion of vineyards referred to in Article 58(1), first subparagraph, point (a), may cover up to 80 % of the actual costs of restructuring and conversion of vineyards linked to the objective of contributing to climate change mitigation and adaptation set out in Article 57, point (b).

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82. Amendment 82Proposal for a regulation · Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a a (new) · Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 · Article 59 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
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    3. The Union financial assistance for green harvesting referred to in Article 58(1), first subparagraph, point (c), shall not exceed 50 % of the sum of the direct costs of the destruction or removal of grape bunches and the loss of revenue related to such destruction or removal.

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    (aa) in Article 59, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: ‘3. The Union financial assistance for green harvesting and distillation referred to in Article 58(1), first subparagraph, point (c), shall not exceed 50 % of the sum of the direct costs of the destruction or removal of grape bunches and the loss of revenue related to such destruction or removal.’

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83. Amendment 83Proposal for a regulation · Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a b (new) · Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 · Article 59 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
    Amendment

    (ab) In Article 59(3), the following subparagraph is added: ‘By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, the Union financial assistance for permanent grubbing up may cover up to 100% of the eligible costs. Beneficiaries of Union financial assistance for permanent grubbing up shall not be eligible to benefit from the intervention restructuring and conversion of vineyards pursuant to Article 58(1), first subparagraph, point (a), for a period of five years.’

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84. Amendment 84Proposal for a regulation · Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c · Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 · Article 59 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
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    The Union financial assistance at the maximum rate set out in the first subparagraph shall only be granted to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises within the meaning of Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC and to producer organisations recognised under Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. However, it may be granted to all enterprises in the outermost regions and in the smaller Aegean islands.

    Amendment

    The Union financial assistance at the maximum rate set out in the first subparagraph shall only be granted to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises within the meaning of Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC and to producer organisations recognised under Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, including cooperatives. However, it may be granted to all enterprises in the outermost regions and in the smaller Aegean islands.

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85. Amendment 85Proposal for a regulation · Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c a (new) · Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 · Article 59 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
    Current text

    7. The Union financial assistance for information actions and promotion referred to in Article 58(1), first subparagraph, points (h) and (k), shall not exceed 50 % of eligible expenditure.

    Amendment

    (ca) paragraph 7 is replaced by the following: ‘7. The Union financial assistance for information actions and promotion referred to in Article 58(1), first subparagraph, points (h) and (k), shall not exceed 80 % of eligible expenditure.’

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86. Amendment 86Proposal for a regulation · Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c b (new) · Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 · Article 59 – paragraph 7 a (new)
    Amendment

    (cb) the following paragraph is inserted: ‘7a. The Union financial assistance for actions to prevent the spread of flavescence dorée and other highly contagious plant diseases referred to in Article 58(1), first subparagraph, point (ma), may cover up to 100 % of the eligible costs.’

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87. Amendment 87Proposal for a regulation · Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c c (new) · Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 · Article 59 – paragraph 8 a (new)
    Amendment

    (cc) the following paragraph is added: ‘8a. The Union financial assistance for advisory services referred to in Article 58(1), first subparagraph, point (f), may be increased to cover up to 80% of the eligible expenditures for services linked to the objectives set out in Article 57, points (a), (b), (c) and (d).’

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88. Amendment 88Proposal for a regulation · Article 3 a (new) · Regulation (EU) 2021/2116 · Article 15 a (new)
    Amendment

    Article 3a Amendments to Regulation (EU) 2021/2116 Regulation (EU) 20221/2116 is amended as follows: A new Article 15a is inserted: ‘Budgetary flexibility for sectoral interventions in the wine sector 1. By way of derogation from Article 12, point 2, of the Financial Regulation*, unused budgetary allocations for sectoral interventions in the wine sector in a given financial year may be carried over to the following financial year provided that they are used exclusively for the voluntary measures referred to in Article 58(1) Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 in the same sector. 2. Before 15 February of the financial year following the given financial year referred to in paragraph 1, Member States sha…

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89. Amendment 89Proposal for a regulation · Article 3 b (new)– paragraph 1 (new) · Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 · Article 37 – paragraph 5
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    5.Where agricultural products are designated by a geographical indication, an indication of the name of the producer or operator shall appear in the labelling, in the same field of vision as the geographical indication. In that case, the name of the operator shall be understood as the name of the operator responsible for the production stage at which the product to be covered by the geographical indication is obtained, or responsible for carrying out substantial processing of that product. In the case of spirit drinks designated by a geographical indication, an indication of the name of the producer shall appear in the labelling, in the same field of vision as the geographical indication. Wh…

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    Article 3b Amendments to Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 is amended as follows: (1) In Article 37, paragraph 5 is replaced by the following: '5. Where agricultural products are designated by a geographical indication, an indication of the name of the producer or operator shall appear in the labelling, in the same field of vision as the geographical indication. In that case, the name of the operator shall be understood as the name of the operator responsible for the production stage at which the product to be covered by the geographical indication is obtained, or responsible for carrying out substantial processing of that product. Where packaging or containers have as thei…

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90. Amendment 90Proposal for a regulation · Article 3 b (new) – paragraph 2 (new) · Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 · Article 82 a (new)
    Amendment

    (2) The following Article is added: 'Article 82a Old vines The term "old vines" shall be established as an optional quality term for the designation of wine produced from vines older than 35 years.'

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91. Amendment 91Proposal for a regulation · Article 4 – paragraph 1
    Current text

    Grapevine products which have been labelled in accordance with Article 119(1), point (a), second sentence, of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 prior to [specific date - 18 months from the date of entry into force] may continue to be placed on the market until stocks are exhausted.

    Amendment

    Grapevine products which have been labelled in accordance with Article 119 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and aromatised wine products which have been labelled in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 251/2014, which were produced prior to [specific date - 18 months from the date of entry into force] may continue to be placed on the market until stocks are exhausted.

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92. Amendment 92AGRIProposal for a regulation

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93. Amendment 93AGRIDraft legislative resolution · Paragraph 1 a (new)
    Amendment

    1 a. Takes note of the statement by the Commission annexed to this resolution, which will be published in the C series of the Official Journal of the European Union;

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