10 Amendments of Karima DELLI related to 2016/2047(BUD)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that cross-border transport infrastructures are fundamental to the freedom of movement of persons, goods and services on which the single market is based, and that this freedom of movement ishould be both a powerful catalyst for EU integration, jobs andattractive jobs and sustainable tourism and is a key factor in the performance of European trade and industry as well as the climate, environment and quality of life;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that Union transport policy, in particular with regard to the Tran-European transport Network, is one of the most successful Union policies; points out that the TEN-T network plays a fundamental role in commercialall kinds of exchanges within the Union, contributing to the wealth of its citizens; recalls therefore the importance of financing missing and cross- border links, particularly abandoned or dismantled regional rail connections and also those of the TEN-T network;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points at two key transport policy areas closely related to infrastructure development, i.e. the establishment of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), the reduction of noise for rail freight and the promotion of Motorways of the Sea which aim at relieving land transport corridors and may constitute their "maritime leg"; stresses that it is of upmost importance for the sustainability of transport in the Union that goods and passenger traffics are shifted from road to rail and maritime means of transport; therefore underlines the vital importance of adequately funding the development of ERTMS and promoting Motorways of the Seas; underlines also the need to revitalise sustainable inland waterway transport in Europe;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the conclusion of the technical pillar of the fourth railway package; underlines the greater role of the European Railway Agency in terms of certification and technical infrastructure development, which must therefore be adequately financed; believes that continuous efforts should also be put on research and innovation in the rail sector and calls on adequate funding for the Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking, the re- establishing of regional cross-border links and maintenance of rail infrastructure;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the importance of the goals set by COP 21 with regard to transport in order to combat climate change; underlines that financial means should be available to ensure a modal shift from road to rail and waterborne transport and encouraging Member States to invest in smart, sustainable, integrated public transport; recommends also paying attention to noise reduction in transport to provide citizens with an environment of high quality; furthermore insists to reduce external costs caused by transport and thereby decrease the burden on future public budgets;
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines that efficient green logistics management in the Union can greatly contribute to decongesting of traffic and a reducing CO2 emissions; encourages the Commission to promote digitalisation in logistics, such as cargo-pooling initiatives; draws attention to the fact that Motorways of the Seas are cornerstones in logistics and that ports and hinterland interconnections are main nodes for multi- modal transport schemes;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the key role of digital technology in the development of efficient and sustainable transport and mobility management; encourages the Commission to support innovation and the development of innovative solutions for all transport sectors, such as shared mobility in cities and rural areas interconnected with public transport, to the benefit of all Union citizens and tourists;
Amendment 62 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls the political importance of addressing the refugee and migrant issue and the contribution the European Maritime Safety Agency can make; emphasises the importance of adequate funding to ensure optimal use of state-of- the-art technology, such as transport safety for refugees, migrants and rescuers, information sharing and staff training;
Amendment 68 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls for the introduction of a direct budgetary line for tourism in the Union budget for 2017, as it existed in the past, given the importance of this economic activity for SMEs and green jobs in Europe and the need to further improve its attractiveness and competitiveness in a worldwide competitive environment; calls on the Commission to ensure the availability in all EU languages of the Guide on EU funding 2014-2020 for the tourism sector; asks the Commission to present a yearly overview of the Tourism projects co-financed through the different EU funds;
Amendment 72 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines the importance of rural, mountainous, island, coastal and remote areas in further development of sustainable tourism in Europe; believes that means should be put in the promotion of local cultures, biodiversity in those regions as well as in tourist locations not addressed by mass tourism; believes that specific schemes aimed at facilitatingproviding barrier-free access toby persons with reduced mobility or any other disability to tourist facilities in Europe should be developed.