38 Amendments of Maria GRAPINI related to 2015/2347(INI)
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas intensifying work on projects such as the Via Carpatia and Rail Baltica would provide an important stimulus for improving the connectivity and accessibility of the transport infrastructure in this part of the EU, even if, before creating new infrastructures, the EU should massively invest in modernizing and completing current transport infrastructures;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas intensifying work on developing the Orient/East-Med and the Baltic-Adriatic core network corridors, as well as projects such as the Via Carpatia and Rail Baltica would provide an important stimulus for improving the connectivity and accessibility of the transport infrastructure in this part of the EU;
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas intensifying work on projects such as the Via Carpatia and, Rail Baltica and TRACECA would provide an important stimulus for improving the connectivity and accessibility of the transport infrastructure in this part of the EU;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the need to improve connectivity and accessibility of the transport infrastructure so as to develop the tourism industry in the EU;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the importance of coordinated project planning by Member States based on national master plans, coordination with candidate countries, realistic assessment of transport needs, cost-benefit analysis and stakeholder consultation;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that macro-regional EU strategies, such as those already established for the Baltic, Danube and Adriatic-Ionian regions and a possible future strategy for the Carpathian region, offer an innovative governance framework for tackling transport policy challenges which cannot be solved by Member States alone so as to ensure better transport conditions and adequate consumer protection;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that macro-regional EU strategies, such as those already established for the Baltic, Danube and Adriatic-Ionian regions and a possible future strategy for the Carpathian region and the Black Sea region, offer an innovative governance framework for tackling transport policy challenges which cannot be solved by Member States alone;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that the disparities in terms of infrastructure developments and quality between the CEE region and the rest of Europe can only be reduced through a clear, concrete and integrated EU-wide strategy;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the importance of EFSI in developing transport infrastructure projects of all types; stresses that most infrastructure projects financed by EFSI are found in Western Europe;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Points out that enhancing the coherence of the economic development of the Member States in the western, central and eastern parts of the EU requires large investments; underlines the necessity for better coordination among European and national authorities, especially with regard to the realization of the core part of the TEN-T network; reminds, though, that the coordination required at European level must take account of the specific challenges in the Member States and the differences in their economies, social security systems and traditions;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Points out that enhancing the coherence of the economic development of the Member States in the western, central and eastern parts of the EU requires large investments; underlines that the coordination required at European level must take account of the specific challenges in the Member States and the differences in their economies, social security systems and, traditions and infrastructure quality;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Invites the Member States and the Commission to ensure synergies in funding under the Connecting Europe Facility, the European Structural and Investment Funds and instruments of the EIB and EBRD when implementing transport infrastructure projects in the central and eastern EU; recalls the need todeplores the low level of use of the means ofresources from the European Fund for Strategic Investments in a timely manner to advance such projects in the short termcohesion countries;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Invites the Member States and the Commission to ensure synergies in funding under the Connecting Europe Facility, the European Structural and Investment Funds, the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance and instruments of the EIB and EBRD when implementing transport infrastructure projects in the central and eastern EU; recalls the need to use the means of the European Fund for Strategic Investments in a timely manner to advance such projects in the short term;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Considers that the taking of strategic positions by third countries investors in the transport infrastructures sector in Eastern and Central Europe is a growing but concerning phenomenon, especially since local authorities don't always make full use of available European resources;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the European Commission to provide Member States in the CEE region with technical assistance, in light of the fact that some of these countries have little experience in working with financial instruments and with involving the private sector in large projects;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Calls on the European Commission and Member States alike to promote the use and benefits of the EFSI programme;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that, following efforts to build up east-west transport infrastructure corridors, there is a need to boost the development of north-south transport corridors within the European TEN-T network, which can contribute to the economic development of the participating countries by creating new opportunities for employment in SMEs, trade exchange, science, research and technologies as well as to enhance driving safety and reduced transport costs;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Underlines the importance of multimodality and transport innovation, and supports the integration of the inland waterways in the multimodal logistic chain, given that the connection between all transport modes would ensure the economic development of the area, and would also reduce bottlenecks in the transport system;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Recognises the importance of multimodality for the development of trade and tourism, as well as for environment protection;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Asks the Commission to further explore the integration of the Western Balkans accession countries into the TEN- T network and the cooperation on transport links with Ukraine, Moldova and other neighbouring countries, including those which are part of the TRACECA corridor;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Believes that improvements to the transport infrastructure in the central and eastern EU are an important tool in strengthening the stability and security of the Union’s eastern border and in the Western Balkans; underlines in this regard the importance of the Orient/East- Med corridor;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Believes that improvements to the transport infrastructure in the central and eastern EU are an important tool in strengthening the stability and security of the Union’s eastern border and in the Western Balkans and to standardize transport conditions in the internal market;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the importance of the Schengen systemarea for an efficient transport system in the EU based on the free movement of goods and persons across open internal borders; reminds that already in June 2011 the European Commission urged all Member States to take the decision on enlarging the Schengen area to include Bulgaria and Romania;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the importance of the Schengen system for an efficient transport system in the EU based on the free movement of goods and persons across open internal borders; Stresses the importance of including all EU countries in the Schengen area;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recalls that the development of cross-border roads is essential to facilitate cooperation between populations and enterprises in border regions; calls on the Member States to continue modernising roads, build safe and accessible parking lots and to strengthen regional connectivity to the TEN-T network;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to address the urgent need to enhance the road infrastructure network along the eastern border of the EU, starting in Estonia, passing through Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria and ending in Greece; considers that such efforts should build on the long-standing planning done already under the Via Carpatia project; believes that the possibility of opening the Rhine-Danube corridor to the north of the EU through the Via Carpatia should be exploited; believes that Via Carpatia should receive a proper budget allocation;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Reiterates that the quality of road infrastructure has a direct impact on road safety; is concerned that road fatalities remain relatively high in many central and eastern Member States; underlines that measures to improve road safety should be further promoted at Member State and EU level; Considers that appropriate funding should be provided for infrastructure rehabilitation projects in Central and Eastern European Member States;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Regrets that travel times between the main cities in Eastern and Central Europe are still inordinately long, which undermines railway competitiveness;
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Commission to rethink the EFSI investment criteria, taking into account the need for rehabilitation of railway infrastructure in some member states;
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Notes that there are many sources of funding available for the railway sector from various EU programs. Believes that the uptake and effective use of these funding sources are essential due to the fact that financial constraints put severe restrictions on the amount of public money that national governments are able to invest in railways;
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Underlines the importance of the Fourth railway Package and encourages Member States to implement its requirements, so as to improve the coordination, management and safety of the rail transport system;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Highlights the importance of inland waterway transport as a cost-effective and sustainable means for multimodal transport and for logistics across the EU; reminds also the necessity for Member States to maintain the operability of the inland waterways which are under their responsibility;
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Welcomes the creation of the NAIADES programme as well its continuation with NAIADES II up to 2020, and underlines the importance of having a European strategy and an Action Plan for inland waterways;
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Underscores the role of the Danube River as the key transport waterway in the Danube macro-region; invites the riparian states to ensure the continuous navigability of the river and to implement their master plan for fairway rehabilitation and maintenance endorsed in 2014, this leads to the creation of more jobs and development of SME´s;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Underlines the potential for further developing attractive shipping to ports in the Baltic, Adriatic and Black Seas in the context of the ‘Motorways of the Sea’ concept; highlights the importance of expanding capacities in the energy sector and of ensuring efficient railway connections to port hinterlands;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Points out that port development in the Baltic, Adriatic and Black Seas must not be impeded by other undersea infrastructure; is concerned that pursuits on projects such as the North Stream may undermine and block investment in the region; insists that any undersea pipelines must respect draught requirements at port entrances;
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Recognises the diverse roles of regional and local airports in the development of regions in the central and eastern EU and in facilitating trade, inclusive mobility and tourism access; maintains that for any new facilities, traffic demand and potential must be duly assessed and use of EU funds strictly limited to economically viable projects; Considers it necessary that more flight connections should be established between European cities;
Amendment 198 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Calls on the Commission to examine air connectivity in Member States and within Member states and to establish measures to improve air transport services in terms of quality of services for consumers;