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63 Amendments of Jill SEYMOUR

2017/2285(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Calls for continued and balanced support to the TEN-T core, comprehensive networks and horizontal priorities, taking into account the need to upgrade and renovate existing infrastructure and to better integrate national transport networks, including road infrastructure; stresses in this context the need for adequate budget envelopes and clearly structured funding programmes under the transport and cohesion policies post 2020. However stresses that the requirements of Member States take precedence over any set targets or implementing pressures set by the EU;

2018/03/01
Committee: TRAN

2017/2136(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1

1. ~~Welcom~~Notes the finding of the Court of Auditors (the “Court”) that the consolidated accounts of the Union for the year 2016 are reliable and that the transactions underlying the accounts of the Commission for the 2016 financial year are generally legal and regular in all material aspects, except for cost reimbursement payments which are affected by errors; regrets that the overall estimated level of error of 3,1% is above the Court’s materiality threshold (2%); ~~notes that the estimated level of error is, however, not pervasive~~expects the Court to provide a detailed report of the errors to the Parliament;

2018/01/25
Committee: TRAN

2017/2136(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Regrets that for the area of "Competitiveness for growth and employment", to which transport belongs, the Court did not provide any comprehensive information regarding the audits performed for the transport sector, in particular regarding the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF); expects, therefore, the Court to provide any comprehensive information for the transport sector to the Committee on Transport and Tourism immediately;

2018/01/25
Committee: TRAN

2017/2136(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 11

11. Calls upon the Commission to clearly present for the sector of transport an assessment of the impact of EFSI on other financial instruments, in particular with regard to the CEF as well as on the coherence of the CEF Debt Instrument with other Union initiatives ~~in good time~~as a matter of priority before the proposal for the next ~~Multiannual Financial Framework (~~MFF) and for the next CEF; requests that this assessment presents a clear analysis on the geographical balance of investments in the transport sector;

2018/01/25
Committee: TRAN

2017/2136(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 12

12. Reiterates its request that the Commission, in view of the multiple sources of funding, provide an easy access to projects - in form of a one-stop-shop- in order to allow citizens to clearly follow the developments and funding of infrastructures co-financed by Union funds and by the EFSI; asks, however, before a 'one-stop-shop' is set up, that a full cost and benefit analysis report is provided to the Parliament in order to ensure that Union funds provided for by Member States are not wasted;

2018/01/25
Committee: TRAN

2017/2064(INL)

A. whereas odometer tampering, i.e. the malpractice of deliberate ~~and~~, unauthoriszed and criminal altering of the real mileage of a vehicle shown on its odometer, is a serious and widespread problem throughout the whole European Union especially in cross-border trade;

2018/02/08
Committee: TRAN

2017/2003(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2

2. Notes that the Member States’ response to the development of collaborative business models has so far been very fragmented; ~~welcom~~deplores in this regard the Commission communication on a European agenda for the collaborative ~~economy, but regrets that it fails to establish an explicit harmonised legal framework for the collaborative~~ economy;

2017/03/09
Committee: TRAN

2017/2003(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Stresses that, in the context of the collaborative economy, issues related to consumer protection, liability allocation, insurance schemes, social protection of workers (whether they are employed or self-employed) and data protection are the most urgent ones, and expects a regulatory intervention in that regard; emphasises that a regulatory framework should create a level playing field, foster innovations and contribute to the overall development and fulfilment of the EU transport policy goals, such as transport decarbonisation, territorial cohesion, affordability, accessibility and safetyshould stay as the competence of the Member State;

2017/03/09
Committee: TRAN

2017/2003(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. Recalls the potential of collaborative economy models to improve the efficiency of the transport system and reduce undesired externalities of traffic such as congestion and emissions; emphasises the need to fully integrate collaborative transport services into the conventional transport system and to avoid administrative systems or legislative measures which might lead to exclusion of collaborative transport services from transport planning and operations, with a view to enabling the creation of smooth complete travel chains and the provision of new forms of sustainable mobility. Insists on this that the Member States requirements are at all times adhered to and where necessary take precedence over those of the EU;

2017/03/09
Committee: TRAN

2017/2003(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5

5. UrAcknowledges the need to clearly distinguish between legitimate ride-sharing and the provision of commercial transporting services (i.e. ‘non- professional’ vs ‘professional’ service provision) ~~in EU terminology, and urges the Commission to come up with proposals to adapt Union legislation accordingly; considers the monetary threshold to be one advisable way to make this distinction~~;

2017/03/09
Committee: TRAN

2017/2003(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6

6. Calls on the Member States to establish measures to reduce the risk and possibility of the occurrence of grey economy activities and tax avoidance in accordance with collaborative economy services, and invites the ~~Commission~~Member States if they so wish to facilitate an exchange of best practises between tax authorities and stakeholders with a view to developing appropriate solutions for payments of taxes in the sharing economy;

2017/03/09
Committee: TRAN

2016/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. ~~Welcom~~Notes the Commission’s Communication on ‘A European Strategy for Low-Emission Mobility’ and concurs that a momentous shift to low-emission mobility is essential for the broader shift to a clean circular economy;

2017/05/23
Committee: TRAN

2016/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Underlines that, in order to respect the Paris Agreement, greenhouse gas emissions from transport will need to be ~~near zero~~at acceptable levels by mid-century; points out that emissions of air pollutants from transport need to be ~~drastically~~ reduced to meet the WHO public health guidelines as a minimum without any delay;

2017/05/23
Committee: TRAN

2016/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Invites the Commission to ensure full implementation of existing legislation and to come forward with a ‘transport and climate’ legislative package with a view to achieving the climate objectives, covering all modes, including urban mobility;deleted

2017/05/23
Committee: TRAN

2016/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Calls on the Commission to introduce and improve CO2 standards for all road transport as a matter of urgency; points out that cost-effective vehicle standards probably represent the most effective measure for improving energy efficiency in the EU in the period up to 2030;deleted

2017/05/23
Committee: TRAN

2016/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Calls on the Commission to review the EU approach to aviation connectivity; stresses that connectivity should focus on connecting remote and disadvantaged regions of the Union; underscores that this should be combined with investments in green alternatives such as cross-border (night) trains;deleted

2017/05/23
Committee: TRAN

2016/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. WDoes not welcomes the Commission’s efforts at developing standards for inter- operable electronic tolling systems in the EU and the forthcoming revision of the Eurovignette Directive, which should include distance-based charging and differentiation on the basis of carbon dioxide emissions; calls for the extension of distance-based charging to cover all passenger cars and vans, and for the principle to be extended to urban areasinsists that any toll system should be at the discretion of the Member State;

2017/05/23
Committee: TRAN

2016/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Stresses that kerosene taxation needs to be introduced for aviation, which represents the mode furthest away from internalising its external costs; calls, furthermore, for the removal of the VAT exemption on air passenger tickets; encourages Member States to introduce or retain flight ticket taxes and/or levies in the interim;deleted

2017/05/23
Committee: TRAN

2016/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Considers that autonomous vehicles can be an important asset in improving the efficiency of transport; insists, however, that autonomous vehicles should be electric, shared, and include smart measures to mitigate increasing use;deleted

2017/05/23
Committee: TRAN

2016/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Concurs with the Commission that food-based biofuels have a limited role in decarbonising the transport sector and agrees with the state aid guidelines that food-based biofuels should not receive public support after 2020;deleted

2017/05/23
Committee: TRAN

2016/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. ~~Welcom~~Notes the Commission’s intention to phase-out food based biofuels;

2017/05/23
Committee: TRAN

2016/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28

28. Asks the Commission to improve aviation efficiency, including by means of the proposal on landing fees and CO2 standards beyond those enshrined in the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) agreement;deleted

2017/05/23
Committee: TRAN

2016/2325(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6

6. ~~Encourage~~Insists the Commission to include transport stakeholders in the dialogue with the space sector to facilitate the uptake of space technology in the transport market and also to ensure transparency.

2017/04/19
Committee: TRAN

2016/2305(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2

2. Underlines that progress in the building of the European Gigabit Society can only be made with appropriate high levels of investment in network infrastructure in all the Member States; doubts whether financing models based only or primarily on investment funds will help fill existing gaps in the level of development of network infrastructure, and even out differences in the availability of high-capacity internet connections in border and outlying areas, as well as in non-urban areas. Understands that there are considerable technological differences in Member States and these should be respected;

2017/03/08
Committee: TRAN

2016/2305(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. E~~ncourage~~xpects the Commission to pay more attention, and not proceed with this project until a full impact assessment has been undertaken and presented to the European Parliament in the development of the European Gigabit Society~~, to~~. It is important that the issues of data privacy, cybersecurity and cybercrime are fully assessed; notes that any progress in this area cannot be made without giving adequate priority to the security of users of digitised transport systems;

2017/03/08
Committee: TRAN

2016/2305(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6

6. Strongly supports efforts towards ensuring access to the 5G network in public transport facilities and vehicles, in transport hubs and on all major transport routes by 2025; notes the important role of internet technology for the development of multimodal, user-friendly and safe infrastructure and transport services, but understands that different Member States are more advanced technologically than others and undue pressure must not be put on those Member States who are not as technologically advanced thus preventing corners being cut;

2017/03/08
Committee: TRAN

2016/2195(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5

5. Deeply regrets that, as the renewed Eurocontrol/SESAR Joint Undertaking agreement was not signed in 2015, it has not been possible to show a budget for in- kind contribution, a detailed multi-annual budget or report on its implementation other than the EUR 585 million contributions of the Union as fixed in the 2014 amendment of the Undertaking Regulation; insists that a reason why the renewed Eurocontrol/SESAR Joint Undertaking agreement was not signed to be presented to Parliament immediately;

2017/02/06
Committee: TRAN

2016/2172(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9

9. Acknowledges the progress of the Agency with regard to the publication on the Agency’s website of the CVs and declarations of interests of the Administrative Board members and alternates; regrets, however, that declarations of interest have not been provided by all members and alternates as it has been requested by the Parliament and recommended by the Court of Auditors; in~~vites therefore~~sists that the Agency to publishes without delay all declarations of interests of the Administrative Board members and alternates and publishes the names of the Administrative Board members and alternates who have failed to submit their declarations of interest;

2017/02/03
Committee: TRAN

2016/2151(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. Notes that for the area of "Competitiveness for growth and employment", to which transport belongs, the Court of Auditors only audited seven transactions under the responsibility of DG MOVE; notes that errors were found in only one of the transactions audited and that those errors concern non-compliance with public procurement rules; instructs the Court of Auditors to provide a full report in respect of this error to Parliament;

2017/02/06
Committee: TRAN

2016/2064(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10

10. Deplores the lack of data available on the total amount of the signed operations under ‘SME Window’ of the EFSI and related investments, especially with regard to the transport supply chain, in aeronautics and in the railway sector, and the fact that this makes the verification of projects, results, success stories and benchmarks difficult; insists that the lack of data available be rectified immediately;

2017/02/10
Committee: TRAN

2016/2010(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes that while the minimum standards associated with the universal service obligation (postal items up to 2 kg, postal packages up to 10-20 kg, registered and insured items, and other services of general economic interest such as newspapers and periodicals) meet customers’ demands, the requirements are set by the national regulatory authorities (NRAs) entrusted with this task and should remain so;

2016/06/08
Committee: TRAN

2016/2010(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Calls on the Member States to extend the role and independence of NRAs through high professional qualification criteria, fixed terms of office and legal protection against dismissal without cause, so that they can fulfil their obligations arising from the Postal Services Directive;deleted

2016/06/08
Committee: TRAN

2016/2010(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Believes that obligations of independence can only be fulfilled if NRAs’ regulatory functions are separated from activities associated with ownership or control of a postal operator; considers that senior NRA officials should not be permitted to work for the public postal operator or other interested parties immediately after leaving the NRA, with a view to preventing conflicts of interest;deleted

2016/06/08
Committee: TRAN

2016/2010(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

~~4. Asks the Commission to facilitate and reinforce cooperation between NRAs with a view to greater efficiency and interoperability in cross-border delivery;~~deleted

2016/06/08
Committee: TRAN

2016/2010(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Stresses the importance of providing a high-quality universal service under affordable conditions, comprising at least five delivery and five collection days a week for every EU citizen; notes that in some Member States national regulation exceeds the flexibility provided for in the Postal Services Directive; calls on ~~the Commission~~Member States to reaffirm that low population density does not constitute grounds for reducing the frequency of delivery within the universal service obligation;

2016/06/08
Committee: TRAN

2016/2010(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Calls on the Member States ~~and the Commission~~ to monitor the provision of postal services as a public service in order to ensure a common level playing field among providers and prevent cross- subsidisation, and to review whether public service compensation is implemented in a manner that is proportionate, transparent and fair;

2016/06/08
Committee: TRAN

2016/2010(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Calls on the Commission to work on a harmonised definition of universal service which stipulates a minimum level of service for consumers; calls on the Member States to further harmonise licensing procedures in order to reduce unjustified barriers within the internal market;deleted

2016/06/08
Committee: TRAN

2016/2010(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Asks the ~~Commission~~Member States to lay down minimum standards for value-added services such as track-and-trace, pick- up/drop-off locations, the ability to choose a delivery time, and suitable return procedures;

2016/06/08
Committee: TRAN

2016/2010(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Encourages the Commission to strengthen market oversight of parcel delivery, specifically by improving national regulators’ capacity to assess competition and identify anti-competitive practices;deleted

2016/06/08
Committee: TRAN

2016/2010(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Asks the Member States and the Commission to improve transparency as regards pricing conditions and service performance (delivery options, final delivery, reliability), especially when it comes to e-commerce; stresses the importance of affordable cross-border delivery prices in closing the gap between domestic and cross-border prices; ~~calls on the Commission to explore why prices on some cross-border routes are higher in one direction than the other;~~

2016/06/08
Committee: TRAN

2016/2010(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Calls on the Commission to promote the strategy on e-commerce and cross-border parcel delivery and to establish joint delivery service quality indicators so that consumers can compare offers from different service providers; suggests improving interoperability along the delivery chain and developing best practices for e-retailers;deleted

2016/06/08
Committee: TRAN

2016/2010(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Encourages the Member States to support cost reductions by improving the interoperability of parcel dispatch and collection processes, and to develop European standards for integrated tracking systems; recalls the need to promote the quality, reliability and sustainability of integrated logistics services; encourages the creation of platforms for cooperation and information exchange between delivery operators;

2016/06/08
Committee: TRAN

2016/2010(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Calls on the ~~Commission and the~~ Member States to investigate the functioning of cross-border parcel delivery in accordance with the various rules resulting from either international trade agreements (e.g. the rules of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) or EU law (e.g. the Union Customs Code), especially the universal service obligation, which can be misused and create market distortion;

2016/06/08
Committee: TRAN

2016/0070(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 1

(1) The free movement of workers, freedom of establishment and freedom to provide services are fundamental principles of the internal market in the Union enshrined in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). The implementation of those principles is further developed by the Union aimed at guaranteeing a level playing field for businesses and respect for the rights of workers. However due to the uncontrolled level of immigration across the EU and the Commission not doing anything in order to look after the welfare of the citizens of Member Countries, this has led to the UK leaving the EU.

2017/03/17
Committee: JURI

2016/0070(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2

(2) The freedom to provide services includes the right of undertakings to provide services in another Member State~~, to which~~. If necessary this may require that they may post their own workers temporarily in order to provide those services there.

2017/03/17
Committee: JURI

2016/0070(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive ~~by [two years after adoption] at the l~~as soon as is legally possible dependent upon the legislative timetable of the Member Statest. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.

2017/03/17
Committee: JURI

2015/2350(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

~~16. Invites the Commission to propose a clear framework allocating responsibilities and costs, with a view to improving security; urges the Commission, furthermore, to address staff training;~~deleted

2016/06/30
Committee: TRAN

2015/2350(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Emphasises that, when international maritime ferries operate in EUMember State territorial waters, ~~EU and~~ Member State legislation must apply;

2016/06/30
Committee: TRAN

2015/2350(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Encourages the Commission to integrate the principles of Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010 into its proposal on intermodal passenger rights, including aspects of barrier-free accessibility for people with disabilities or reduced mobility;deleted

2016/06/30
Committee: TRAN

2015/2350(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

22. Proposes that a European inland navigation agency be established to bring about the ‘single area for waterborne passenger transport’ and to strive to converge the governance and regulatory systems that already exist for the Rhine, the Danube and other inland waterways;deleted

2016/06/30
Committee: TRAN

2015/2349(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Takes the view that, in view of the lack of investment in infrastructure, all transport operators should contribute; stresses the importance, in road transport, of internalising negative externalities, but recognises that this poses specific problems for small businesses, which must be taken into account;deleted

2016/06/16
Committee: TRAN

2015/2349(INI)

12. Calls on the ~~Commission and the~~ Member States to do more to combat anti- competitive practices by large integrated groups;

2016/06/16
Committee: TRAN

2015/2349(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

~~13. Calls for harmonisation of access to regulated occupations in Europe and of checks on these occupations;~~deleted

2016/06/16
Committee: TRAN

2015/2349(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Takes the view, in view of the development of collaborative business models, that the solution is neither sector- specific regulation nor regulation aimed solely at digital platforms, and that in future the mobility system needs to be addressed as a whole; ~~calls for the establishment of a modernised regulatory framework that fosters innovation as well as the protection of consumers and their data, and ensures healthy competition;~~

2016/06/16
Committee: TRAN

2015/2349(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Regrets that the Member States’ response to the development of collaborative business models has so far been very fragmented, and considers that a coordinated, overall European level approach is indispensable; notes the Commission’s reasonable approach to this ‘new business model’ and eagerly awaits the publication of its guidelines on this topic;

2016/06/16
Committee: TRAN

2015/2179(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8

8. Welcomes the decision of the Management Board to adopt a Conflict of Interests Policy and the publication on the Agency’s website of declaration of interests and CVs of the Member of the Management Board; regrets however, that declarations are missing for several Members of the Board and ~~urge~~expects the Agency to make them public without delay;

2016/01/20
Committee: TRAN

2015/2175(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5

5. Highlights the Agency’s vital role in ensuring the highest possible level of aviation safety throughout Europe; recognises that 2014, due to the dramatic accident of MH17, the crash of Air Asia QZ8501 and the radar interferences over Central Europe has been challenging for the Agency and for aviation safety in general, including implementing and supervising new provision on flight time limitations; ~~stresses that the Agency should be given the necessary financial, material and human resources to perform its tasks successfully;~~

2016/01/19
Committee: TRAN

2015/2175(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9

9. Notes that in 2014 three procedures regarding framework contracts were launched too late; notes also that in order to ensure business continuity two contracts were extended, thereby affecting fair competition, and for one contract a negotiated procedure, not complying with the Financial Regulation, was launched; ~~invites therefore~~expects the Agency to improve its procurement planning, particularly in respect of framework contracts;

2016/01/19
Committee: TRAN

2015/2154(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Regrets that for the area of "Competitiveness for growth and employment", to which transport belongs, the estimated level of error was 5,6% in 2014, caused to a large extent by reimbursement of ineligible costs; calls on Commission to carry out carefully ex ante checks in order to detect and correct errors before reimbursement; and reports to Parliament the total amount corrected and the reasons for the errors;

2016/01/20
Committee: TRAN

2015/2154(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7

7. Notes that in the 2014 budget, as finally adopted and amended during the course of the year, specifically for tourism, a total of EUR 11 226 160 was included in commitment appropriations and EUR 6 827 266 was available in payment appropriations; calls on the Commission to make an impact assessment of financed projects in order to better define future spending priorities and reports to Parliament on its findings;

2016/01/20
Committee: TRAN

2015/2147(INI)

Jill SEYMOUR, James CARVER

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Urges the Commission to assess the need to modernise EU regulations and adapt them to the digital age; asks the Commission to harmonise the regulatory framework of different transport modes in order to promote true competition between modes and to encourage new innovations and services for mobility and logistics, including those based on the sharing economy, while creating a level playing field for existing market actors and new market entrants in terms of high European standards regarding safety, working conditions, fair taxation, consumer protection and the prevention of harmful environmental effects;deleted

2015/09/23
Committee: TRAN

2015/2147(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5

5. Supports the Commission’s decision to review internet platforms; encourages the Commission to create a legislative framework ensuring the development of innovative ideas, protection of work standards and compliance with existing fiscal rules;deleted

2015/10/19
Committee: ECON

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15

(15) “consumer” means any natural person ~~who purchases the relevant product or is a recipient of the relevant service~~, and in concluding a contract he is acting for purposes which are outside his ~~trade, business, craft~~commercial or professional activities;

2017/02/13
Committee: TRAN