Activities of Nathalie GRIESBECK related to 2009/2096(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
A sustainable future for transport (debate)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT Report on a sustainable future for transport PDF (298 KB) DOC (218 KB)
Amendments (22)
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 33 a (new)
Citation 33 a (new)
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the goals set in the 2001 White Paper have been attained only in part, so that the question of whether they should be and it is therefore necessary to determine whether to maintained or reformulated needs to be examined these goals, although, in any event, the efforts and resources to achieve them must be stepped up,
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas the development of society and, the globalisation of economic relations and the development of a wide range of economic sectors results in increased demand in the transport sector, particularly in the maritime and air sectors, so that all means of transport are vital; whereas, however, these should be measured according to their efficiency in economic, environmental, social and employment policy terms,
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that decarbonising transport is one of the main challenges of future EU transport policy and that all available, sustainable means should be used in order to achieve this, such as an energy mix, price formation measures and internalising external costs of all modes of transport, provided that the ensuing revenue is used to improve the sustainability of mobility and measures are taken to adapt the behaviour of transport users and professionals (awareness-raising, environmentally friendly behaviour, etc.); underlines that, to this end, the priority development of financial incentives, ruling out any distortions of competition in the process, should be preferred to the imposition of sanctions;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines that the funds generated by the auctioning of CO2 allowances and by the ETS in the air transport sector could be used to finance, first and foremost, the projects designed to specifically reduce emissions in the sector (Clean Sky, biofuels, Single Sky);
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that promoting safety in all modes of transport must be a priority and represents a major challenge; is convinced in particular that, in order to improve the safety of road transport in Europe, the EU must propose an ambitious road safety action programme for 2020, notably through vigorous actions to combat speeding and drink and drug driving; states that the EU must make a firm commitment to improve road safety among young drivers and motorcycle users; states that it must also propose solutions to ensure better protection for vulnerable users and, to this end, be consistent with the urban mobility action plan; stresses, lastly, that the EU must ensure that all those guilty of road traffic offences are charged, irrespective of the Member State in which the offence is committed (Commission proposal on the cross-border application of sanctions);
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Finds that the development of passenger and freight transport as a whole raises the issue not only of the transfer of traffic but ratheralso of the effective use of the various modes of transport, and that the goal of European transport policy should therefore be effective comodality;
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that effective comodality should be measured not only in terms of cost- effectiveness but also according to criteria of environmental protection, – taking into account the overall impact of each mode of transport on the environment – social and employment conditions and safety, with attention also being paid to the different possibilities and starting positions of the different modes of transport on the one hand and of the countries and regions on the other;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Finds that transport plays an essential role in completing the European Single Market and the freedom of movement of people and goods, and that regulated market opening should be achieved, primarily in rail transport; this complete market opening should be accompanied by other measures aimed at avoiding distortions of competition, inter alia in the social, fiscal and environmental fields, and preserving and harmonising safety standards, working conditions and consumer rights;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Finds that transport plays an essential role in completing the European Single Market and the freedom of movement of people and goods, and that regulated market opening should be achieved, primarily in rail transport; this complete market opening should be accompanied byopening of the European market must aim to develop the market, to the benefit of consumers. It should be accompanied by ongoing infrastructure investment, greater technical and operational interoperability and effective regulation, as well as other measures aimed at avoiding distortions of competition, inter alia in the social, fiscal and environmental fields;
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines, with regard to the economic requirements, the importance of genuine European management of transport infrastructures (freight and high-speed rail corridors, Single European Sky, maritime area without borders) with a view to eliminating the border effect and enhancing the EU’s competitiveness and appeal;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines that transport impacts on social, health and security policy and that, in the context of creating a single transport area, employment conditions and education and training must be harmonised and improved; stresses that the creation of, inter alia, European training centres and EU centres of excellence in the relevant Member States can contribute to promoting the quality of training and the status of transport sector employees, as well as to the mutual recognition of training coursesurges the Commission to establish as soon as possible the conditions for effective social dialogue aimed at facilitating this harmonisation;
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Is of the view that technical interoperability, European certification and mutual recognition are essential elements of an effectively functioning single market, and that the enforcement of these should figure more prominently in the tasks of the various agencies; notes that the funding for technical and operational interoperability should be included in the budget priorities of the European Union and its Member States;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the European Commission to ensure that a high level of rail safety is maintained, while accelerating technical interoperability in the European Union, and, to this end, to reinforce the management, competences and resources of the European Railway Agency;
Amendment 238 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Underlines the importance of innovation for reducing vehicle emissions, particularly rechargeable hybrid vehicles and clean, energy-efficient airplanes, and encourages, in the field of innovation, the European projects;
Amendment 258 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Emphasises that an efficient transport policy requires adequate funding, and that a transport fund might be created using, inter alia, existing funds in the EU budget, part of the structural and cohesion policy funds and PPPs or other financial instruments; such a fund should be used to improve infrastructure, support research and promote the implementation of intelligent transport systems in all modes of transport and should be guided by award criteria which take account of environmental, social and security efficiency;
Amendment 269 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls for transport policy to be able to promote, inter alia, transport by rail, air and ship, port policy and public transport by means of financial support which is not measured by competitiveness criteria;
Amendment 303 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls for the EIB policy change to give greater priority to businesses wishing to make their production tools ‘greener’ (fleet renewal);
Amendment 324 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 - indent 2
Paragraph 20 - indent 2
- a doubling of the number of bus and railpublic transport users in urban areas by 2020,
Amendment 327 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 - indent 2 a (new)
Paragraph 20 - indent 2 a (new)
- implementation of the tools and projects aimed at reducing CO2 emissions in the transport sector, in accordance with the envisaged timetables,
Amendment 349 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 - indent 5
Paragraph 20 - indent 5
- starting from 2011, fitting an ERTMS- compatible automatic train speed control system to all new railway rolling stock and link lines, where appropriate,
Amendment 354 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 - indent 6
Paragraph 20 - indent 6
- a 250% reduction in pollution caused by aircraft throughout EU airspace by 2020CO2 emissions in 2050 compared with the 2005 level,