9 Amendments of Davor ŠKRLEC related to 2016/2062(INI)
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the aviation sector contributes significantly to climate change and measures to reduce GHG emissions are also necessary within this transport mode;
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas in a technology-driven sector that requires both large investment and a developed infrastructurecoordination and cooperation between the different airports as well as with other more sustainable transport modes, the success of a strategy lies in its capacity to adopt a long-term vision with proper planned investment;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Emphasises that the aviation strategy must be considered within a sustainable intermodal transport policy framework, corresponding to minimising external costs, the EU White Paper on Transport as well as its targets on climate protection, and improving rights and interests of the users and the employed workers as well as safety and security;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Refers to the Eurovignette Directive that underlined that internalisation of external costs should be introduced for all transport modes and thus also for aviation; calls on the Commission to propose levies on flights, based on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, air pollution and noise criteria as well as taxation on kerosene and VAT on all European flight tickets;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Believes that the benefits of the complementarity of all modes of transport should be unleashed to improve mobility and achieve a resilient transport network; points out that intermodality and a consequent modal shift towards more sustainable modes is the only way to assure the dynamic and sustainable development of a competitive EU aviation sector; underlines that intermodality allows a more efficient use of infrastructure, by expandimproving rairport catchment arealway connections between the different airports, which would also free up slots and contribute to creating a favourable climate and environment for trade, tourism and cargo operations;
Amendment 205 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Believes that transport operators and service providers will engage in finding intermodal and multimodal solutions if, through a EU regulatory framework, clarification and legal certainty are provided as concerns passenger rights, liabilitya fast review of legislation towards better intermodal passenger rights, PRMs' accessibility and interests including but not limited to the barrier-free mobility, liability, cancellations, delays, security services information and open data;
Amendment 253 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Takes note of the CO2 emissions genoutcome of the 39th Assembly of the Internated by the aviation sectorional Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), being a meager and long term deal; stresses the wide range of actions alreadytaken and to be taken to achieve carbon neutral growth from 2020, both by developing alternative fuels and lighter aircraft, and by abida reduction CO2 emissions as well as all relevant Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions generated by the aviation sector as defined in the targets of the EU as well as agreed withing to internationalhe Paris climate agreements; welcomes the Commission’'s intention to review EU measures to reduce CO2 emissions from aviation in light of the outcome of the 39th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)further develop alternative fuels and lighter aircraft, to improve cross-border Air Traffic Management (ATM) within the review of the Single European Sky (SES 2) better regulation; is of the opinion that, in view also of the Commission’s Circular Economy Package, further initiatives reducing emissions of operational activities from, to and within airports should be encouraged;
Amendment 268 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Encourages the Commission to propose efficient measures to reduce noise and ultra-fine particulates (UFP) emissions at airports near to densely populated areas and thereby improve quality of life and health for the citizens concerned as well as create fair competition between the EU airports;
Amendment 302 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Insists that the aviation sector is contributing, directly and indirectly, to the creation of jobs; believes that maintaining decent working conditions and preventing unfair practices, such as social exploitation and low cost through direct and indirect subsidies, contribute to the sustainability of the aviation as well as the entire transport sector; acknowledges the necessity to bring clarity on the ‘home base’ criterion, and welcomes the Commission’s decision to have guidelines issued on the applicable labour law and competent courts;