Following the publication of a Notice of impending expiry (1) of the anti-dumping measures in force on the imports of certain aluminium foils originating in Brazil and the People’s Republic of China (‘the countries concerned’), the European Commission (‘the Commission’) has received a request for review pursuant to Article 11(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 (2) (‘the basic Regulation’).

91. Takes the view that carbon capture and storage (CCS) could play an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions (as acknowledged in the Commission's 2050 low-carbon roadmap and its Energy Roadmap 2050), at least for a transitional period, especially for energy-intensive industries; notes, however, the lack of public and private investment in this area; calls on the Commission to analyse the best way forward as regards the development of CCS technologies in the EU, and to propose appropriate measures within the 2030 framework in order to mobilise stakeholders and the necessary funding; stresses that both renewables and CCS h ...[+++]ave a role to play in the future EU energy mix and should not be regarded as being in competition with one another; asks the Commission, furthermore, to intensify exchanges of best practice and information with the US and Canada on CCS technology;

13. Notes that differing geographical conditions make it impossible to apply a ‘one-size-fits-all’ energy policy to all regions; notwithstanding the criteria for joint action and while aware of the need to comply with EU policy frameworks, believes that each European region should be allowed to pursue an individual plan geared to its situation and economy, developing those sustainable energy sources which can fulfil the Energy Roadmap 2050 goals most effectively, and recalls that renewable energy generation in particular has a key role to play in terms of development and employment, in both rural and non-rural areas; calls, therefore, on all regions to develop and implement energy strategies, and to consider including energy in their rese ...[+++]arch and innovation strategies for smart specialisation; believes that, on the basis of such specialisation, the EU should measure European energy objectives on an EU-wide scale in place of national targets;

2. Stresses the need to reconcile the application of the climate objectives and the need for sustainable and competitive growth and energy security within the regions; considers it deeply regrettable, in this regard, that the Roadmap is based on EU-wide scenarios alone, does not present the effect of policy choices on individual Member States, and fails to take account of specific circumstances at local and regional level; believes their involvement in all the stages and procedures of implementation is essential in order to preserve and reinforce territorial cohesion;

16. Notes the creation of an information exchange mechanism for intergovernmental agreements between EU Member States and third countries on energy policy, given that this mechanism is oriented at enhancing policy transparency, coordination and efficiency in the EU as a whole; calls on the Member States to show further ambition in ensuring that agreements contrary to internal energy market legislation are not put in place; considers that the Commission should be able to examine draft agreements for their compatibility with such legislation, and to participate in negotiations where relevant; considers that the information-exchange mech ...[+++]anism is a step towards further coordinating energy purchasing outside of the EU, which is of crucial importance for realising the goals of the Energy Roadmap 2050;

44. Notes the creation of an information exchange mechanism for intergovernmental agreements between the Member States and third countries on energy policy, given that this mechanism is oriented at enhancing policy transparency, coordination and efficiency in the EU as a whole; calls on the Member States to show further ambition in ensuring that agreements contrary to internal energy market legislation are not put in place; considers that the Commission should be able to examine draft agreements for their compatibility with such legislation, and to participate in negotiations where relevant; considers that the information-exchange mec ...[+++]hanism is a step towards further coordinating energy purchasing outside of the EU, which is of crucial importance for realising the goals of the Energy Roadmap 2050;