Activities of Nuno TEIXEIRA related to 2011/2096(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Single European transport area (debate)
Amendments (6)
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas European transport policy directly affects EU citizens in many situations in daily life, and a Single European Transport Area benefits them and the EU’s position in terms of its external dimension,
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that large divergences exist in terms of transport infrastructure and geographical accessibility on the one hand between the eastern and western parts of the EU and on the other hand between central and peripheral regions, which need to be tackled; takes the view that the transport system of the EU should support balanced regional development and territorial cohesion, which will lead to the creation of a Single European Transport Area; points to the importance of transport policy instruments in reducing the outermost regions' deficit as regards their accessibility and competitive position, both in terms of access to the internal market and the external market with neighbouring countries and in relation to areas within those regions themselves, by harnessing the potential offered by regional airports and intra- and extra-European sea routes;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 1 (new)
Paragraph 3 – indent 1 (new)
- Stresses the importance of transport policy instruments in reducing the access problems and improving the competitive position of the outermost regions, both in terms of access to the internal market and the market with neighbouring countries, and in relation to their own internal areas, by investing in the potential of regional airports and intra- and inter- European sea links;
Amendment 308 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 1
Paragraph 16 – indent 1
– a proposal on the ‘Blue Belt’, and its importance to the maritime economy, particularly in developing the potential of motorways of the sea and in creating strategic hubs, which are fundamental to intra- and inter-European trade;
Amendment 323 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 3
Paragraph 16 – indent 3
– a proposal on a 20% increase in the number of multi-modal connections (platforms) for inland waterways, inland ports and rail transport by 2020, compared with 2010 figures, and corresponding financial support, and therefore the extension beyond 2013 of the Marco Polo programme, given its importance to multi- modal transport and the development of shipping lanes;
Amendment 330 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 4
Paragraph 16 – indent 4
– the dedication of at least 10% of TEN-T funding to inland waterway projects and sea ports;