Activities of Jörg LEICHTFRIED related to 2012/2299(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the EU’s External Aviation Policy – Addressing future challenges PDF (202 KB) DOC (130 KB)
Amendments (10)
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Emphasises the current revision of the air passenger rights and supports a strong and profoundly consumer-friendly European legislation;
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Regrets that the Commission missed opportunities to strengthen and harmonise legislation in the aviation sector, as this would be one of the key elements for the Union to successfully interact with third countries;
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Takes the view that European regulatory convergence is a key element for a strong European position on the global market and for interactions with third countries;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Underlines that the constantly fast growing position of the Middle and Far East in the global aviation sector is partly based on subsidies and major national investments;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Notes that extremely low ticket prices offered by some European low-cost carriers are compensated by the companies via unfair practices regarding working conditions, such as poor social and labour law standards for staff; notes also that minimal investments in safety standards and unjustified regional subsidies seem to play a role in this ticket pricing;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Is concerned that, as a result of heavy inter-European competition, the Union's external position has been weakened;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on the Commission to provide a framework that would harmonise different aspects of bilateral agreements including the liberalisation of ownership and control, the maintenance ofo ensure obligatory minimum standards in bilateral agreements regarding labour and environment standards, passenger rights and, respect foring international conventions and agreements;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Takes the view that a possible future Trade and Investment Agreement between the EU and the US would also affect the aviation sector; considers, therefore, that the Commission should provide sufficient information so that the upcoming negotiations can be closely monitored by the European Parliament;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 b (new)
Paragraph 30 b (new)
30b. Calls on the Commission to be aware of the current unlevel playing field between the EU and the US regarding for example investment limits and protectionism and hence calls on the Commission to take action to enhance a balanced partnership;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Calls on the Council to finally conclude a position on the European Parliament's legislative resolution of 5 May 2010 on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on aviation security charges1 which was adopted with a large majority of 96% in the European Parliament and is still blocked in the Council; 1 COM(2009)0217 – C7–0038/2009 – 2009/0063(COD)