Activities of Gilles LEBRETON related to 2021/2046(INI)
Legal basis opinions (0)
Amendments (18)
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. affirms the importance of developing and investing in a mobility that is affordable and accessible to all, safer and more sustainable; Calls on the Commission and the Member States to take these objectives into account in the implementation of an operational multimodal trans-European transport network, equipped for sustainable and intelligent transport; not only in environmental terms, but also in terms of social accessibility and competitiveness of the European industrial sector;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c Observes that the same level of ambition to achieve social sustainability as for environmental sustainability is needed; that price is a key element in ensuring the environmental and social performance of the sector; however, it has to be noted that often the logic of low cost comes as a result of social dumping and business practice which allows companies keep their costs artificially low to the detriment of workers of the transport sector;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d Emphasizes the need to develop plans that are consistent with the specificities of each country in order to consider national needs, expectations of workers and passengers, and previous investments carried out in the field of energy and mobility;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1e Notes that exploitation of resources is not uniform among Member States; stresses the importance of diversifying energy strategies considering technological neutrality and the exploitation of national resources; stresses that in order to maintain the competitiveness of the European market it is necessary to enhance the contribution of alternative solutions for which the EU industrial sector is a world leader, while waiting for the development of expertise in technological contexts that are not yet mature or exclusive prerogative of non- EU companies;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that in a sector such as mobility, exclusivity over data rights can produce a barrier to market entry, increased transaction costs, and a barrier to innovation that is harmful to operators, SMEs, and the public; Highlight the importance of a discussion with stakeholders to move forward on the issue of access to machine-generated data, with the aim of achieving the objective of a proper sharing of data and data- integration between, underpinned by strong cyber-resilience, and of a cooperation based on mutual and fair data exchange between all (public and private) actors involved;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Highlights, in this context, the risks of the use of AI for the safety of users and operators in the transport sector, classified as "high-risk" by the Commission according to the requirements outlined in the proposal for a Regulation for harmonized rules on Artificial Intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act); Stresses how these risks may result from possible design defects or poor data quality or availability; Points out in this regard the need for specific and coordinated adjustments to the liability regimes in this area, in order to ensure a high level of certainty for travelers and companies operating in the sector, with particular reference to the regime of civil liability, the compensability of damages and the distribution and satisfaction of the burden of proof on the parties, in cases where there is the involvement of AI systems in human decisions and events involving damage to persons or property;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 f (new)
Paragraph 3 f (new)
3f. Recalls the need to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) when collecting and interpreting data from smart devices and mobility- related AI; Emphasizes the need to enable systems to protect against hacking and cyber-attacks; Highlights that clear privacy and security measures should be in place when consumer data is being collected and used;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 h (new)
Paragraph 3 h (new)
3h. Highlights that, given their experience and their central role as integrator, their local knowledge, and their legitimacy, any regulation or policy initiative should recognise the context specificity of mobility and the instrumental role of public authorities and should strengthen their capacity to achieve Europe’s green and digital objectives;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 i (new)
Paragraph 3 i (new)
3i. Deplores the fact that the Commission's Strategy does not contain any concrete commitments or actions towards workers; Underlines the necessity of concrete policy actions to eliminate the existing obstacles for women to join and remain in the transport sector and urgent measures to ensure that the ecological and digital transitions are just to workers;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion
paragraph 3 j (new)
paragraph 3 j (new)
3j. Stresses the importance of supporting Research and Innovation for the development of innovative mobility technologies, as well as competitive, sustainable and circular products and services to ensure that EU businesses remain world leaders in the sector; considers, in addition, that the strategy should further aim to create safeguards for workers in the sector and economic sustainability of investments for EU industry;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 k (new)
Paragraph 3 k (new)
3k. Emphasizes the importance of strengthening digital supply chain-related industrial capabilities in the European space, including the design and manufacture of components, software platforms, and Internet of Things (IoT) technology to further electrify and automate transportation and mobility;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 l (new)
Paragraph 3 l (new)
3l. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure a regulatory framework that makes the EU a fertile ground for SMEs and start-ups to develop new technologies for the design and production of components, but also through the identification of new contractual forms that protect companies and facilitate the safe sharing of licences;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 m (new)
Paragraph 3 m (new)
3m. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to provide support for SMEs in the sector by simplifying access to credit; draws attention to the importance in the field of new technologies of the time factor, and therefore calls for the simplification and rationalisation of approval systems for verification and control procedures relating to innovative ideas;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 n (new)
Paragraph 3 n (new)
3n. Emphasizes that technological advances in the transport sector can facilitate trade and make certain geographical areas more accessible, thereby reducing disparities and promoting economic growth and the creation of new employment; Recalls the potential of intelligent transport for social inclusion, especially for the benefit of people with disabilities and reduced mobility;
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 o (new)
Paragraph 3 o (new)
3o. Calls on the Commission to allocate specific funds for the connection of geographically disadvantaged areas in order to promote the creation of multi- modal infrastructure and offer a transport service that does not discriminate against any of the Union's citizens;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 p (new)
Paragraph 3 p (new)
3p. Recalls the importance of identifying specific actions to support investment in sustainable local transport in densely populated areas and/or areas with a high seasonal and touristic value, as well as in rural, insular and mountainous regions;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to rationalize, in the light of new technological opportunities, the regulatory framework concerning the rights and obligations of rail passengers as set out in Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007, as well as the common rules on compensation and assistance to passengers in the event of denied boarding and of cancellation or long delay of flights as set out in Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 and Regulation (EC) No 2027/97 on air carrier liability in respect of the carriage of passengers and their baggage by air; Calls also for clarification of the cases in which carriers are liable, in order to avoid cases of strict liability without reasonable support;
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Emphasizes the centrality of the action of Member States in allocating national resources to complement EU funds, in order to ensure adequate operation and maintenance of their public transport networks; stresses how the presence of transport lines that are not always technically interoperable between Member States may act as a limitation to the implementation of European indications at territorial level;