Activities of Fiona HALL related to 2009/2226(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the mid-term review of the European satellite navigation programmes: implementation assessment, future challenges and financing perspectives PDF (217 KB) DOC (145 KB)
Amendments (10)
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas Galileo isoriginally aiminged to become the technologically most advanced, state-of- the-art GNSS in the world, able to set the global standard for the future, involving a high concentration of science, advanced technologies and skilled human resources, contributing to innovation and the competitiveness of EU industry, but because of delays to the programme has lost much of its technical advantage,
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas because of these delays and the huge cost increase there has been a loss of investor confidence,
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas in the coming years it is expected that a periodic disturbance in the Earth's ionosphere, caused by solar flares, will affect the radio signals that are transmitted by GNSS, including Galileo,
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that IOC, able to provide initial services based on 18 satellites, should be completed by 2014 at the latest to ensurin the hope that Galileo might becomes the second GNSS constellation of reference for chip manufacturers; in this respect, urges the Commission as soon as possible to launch the 4 In-Orbit Validation (IOV) satellites, to establish a clear road-map for the launch of the remaining 14 satellites, and to conclude the final work packages;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is disappointed that no additional financing for this programme has been proposed by readjusting the current Multiannual Financial Framework, leading to further delays, additional costs and possibly the loss of a ‘window of opportunity’; in that light, believes that FOC should be reached by 2018 at the latest, which according to the Commission would require an additional financing of EUR 1.9 billion and annual funding to cover operating costs of EUR 800 million from 2014 onwards;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission to work transparently with the Council and the European Parliament to reach agreement on the level of additional funding necessary, taking into consideration possible reductions in costs through de- scoping, for example by excluding the Safety-of-Life service;
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is of the opinion that in the future sufficient funding should be provided for R&D for GNSS and other measures to facilitate the development of GNSS-based products and services; highlights that the current EU funding for these activities is limited to merely EUR 15 million per year; warns of damage to other R&D programmes if additional funding for Galileo is taken out of the Framework Programme;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Notes that China has demonstrated a lack of interest in resolving the current radio spectrum issues; calls on the Commission to present a full, transparent and early analysis of how Galileo can continue to move forward if the compatibility issues remain unresolved;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Stresses the importance of any long- term governance and management structure of GNSS being fully transparent, financially sound and accountable and managed in the most responsible manner; notes, in this regard, that coordination with the Council and the European Parliament including in- depth updates should take place on a regular basis;