Translation of "shared systems principles " (English → French) :

Notes that the principle of ‘energy efficiency first’ allows for a cost-effective expansion of the share of renewable energy sources in the mix; stresses that saving obligations should be compatible with the development of sustainable renewable energy sources and that synergies should be strengthened for an efficient transition towards a decarbonised, resilient and smart energy system; takes the view that improved cross-regional distribution, storage systems and deman ...[+++]d-side management provide good opportunities for the further expansion of optimal locations for wind, hydro and solar power to supply the whole of Europe; is convinced that this will have a dampening effect on energy prices.

In the light of the general principle that no emission allowances should be allocated for free in respect of any electricity production, to avoid undue distortions of competition on the markets for electricity supplied to industrial installations and taking into account the inherent carbon price in electricity, it is appropriate that, where waste gases are exported from the production process outside the system boundaries of the relevant product benchmark and combusted for the production of electricity, no additional allowances are allocated b ...[+++]eyond the share of the carbon content of the waste gas accounted for in the relevant product benchmark.

As recognised by the Council in its Conclusions of 1-2 June 2006 on Common values and principles in European Union Health Systems (hereinafter the ‘Council Conclusions’) there is a set of operating principles that are shared by health systems throughout the Union.

2. Reiterates that access to health care is a fundamental right recognised by Article 35 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and that health-care systems throughout the European Union share operating principles relating to the quality and safety of care based on evidence and ethics, patient involvement, redress, privacy and confidentiality; considers, therefore, that providing equal access for all to a balanced and adequate supply of high-quality health care is a core task of public authorities;

1. Welcomes the drafting of a European Union Charter of Fundamental Rights, which will contribute to defining a collective patrimony of values and principles and a shared system of fundamental rights which bind citizens together and underpin the Union's internal policies and its policies involving third countries; welcomes therefore the progress made in this connection since the European Council meeting in Tampere, in particular the establishment of the joint Convention composed of representatives of the Heads of State and Government, the European Parliament, the parliaments of the Member States and the Commission;

The Charter will also help define a ‘collective patrimony of values and principles and a shared system of fundamental rights which bind citizens together and underpin the Union’s internal policies’, a patrimony we must constantly defend against the racist and xenophobic tendencies that have, alas, not disappeared.