Translation of "évolution des structures énergétiques de l'économie " (French → English) :

41. Emphasises that the accession of Azerbaijan to the WTO is the key prerequisite for opening the DCFTA negotiations and thus bringing EU-Azerbaijan trade relations to a higher level; notes that the structure of the Azerbaijani economy does not give its government a strong motivation to seek WTO membership and a DCFTA with the EU; stresses however that the benefits of a DCFTA are not purely economic but that it could also develop the local economy b ...[+++]eyond its overreliance on energy exports; urges the Azerbaijani Government therefore to step up its efforts towards WTO membership; in this regard calls on the EU to provide Azerbaijan with the necessary assistance;

41. Emphasises that the accession of Azerbaijan to the WTO is the key prerequisite for opening the DCFTA negotiations and thus bringing EU-Azerbaijan trade relations to a higher level; notes that the structure of the Azerbaijani economy does not give its government a strong motivation to seek WTO membership and a DCFTA with the EU; stresses however that the benefits of a DCFTA are not purely economic but that it could also develop the local economy b ...[+++]eyond its overreliance on energy exports; urges the Azerbaijani Government therefore to step up its efforts towards WTO membership; in this regard calls on the EU to provide Azerbaijan with the necessary assistance;

17. Welcomes the intensified EU-Russia dialogue on energy issues; underlines the strategic importance of cooperation on energy and the need to enhance EU-Russia energy relations; stresses that further cooperation in this field must be based on the principles of interdependence and transparency, as well as the importance of reciprocity in terms of access to markets, infrastructure and investment, with the objective of avoiding oligopolistic market structures and diversifying the EU's energy supply; in this context, calls on Russia to respect the principles of the Energy Charter Treaty, which entered into force in April 1998, and to inc ...[+++]rease cooperation on energy efficiency, energy saving and renewable energy;

17. Welcomes the intensified EU-Russia dialogue on energy issues; underlines the strategic importance of cooperation on energy and the need to enhance EU-Russia energy relations; stresses that further cooperation in this field must be based on the principles of interdependence and transparency, as well as the importance of reciprocity in terms of access to markets, infrastructure and investment, with the objective of avoiding oligopolistic market structures and diversifying the EU's energy supply; in this context, calls on Russia to respect the principles of the Energy Charter Treaty, which entered into force in April 1998, and to inc ...[+++]rease cooperation on energy efficiency, energy saving and renewable energy;

Acquiring new competences may serve as an important proactive tool to maintain and increase employment security as well as to be better protected against job losses.A massive effort of skills upgrading at all levels of qualifications, the development of human capital, and effective investment in education will be essential to set the EU back on the road to recovery, to confront demographic change and to benefit from the transition to an energy efficient, low-carbon economy.

This shall be intended to improve the urban environment through brownfield redevelopment and the protection and development of the historical and cultural heritage, the development of cultural services providing for appropriate measures to promote innovation and the knowledge economy, entrepreneurship, local employment, the environment and the development of local ways of life as well as the setting-up of services for citizens taking account of changing demographic structures and sustainable mobility.