16 Amendments of Josianne CUTAJAR related to 2021/2046(INI)
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas it is of paramount importance that the strategy pay particular attention to the impact new regulation can have on the economies and the social well-being of citizens from insular, rural, peripheral and outermost regions, especially those that rely on maritime and aviation as the sole means of connection to the continental platform; whereas connectivity and accessibility are an essential means in achieving socioeconomic and territorial cohesion and, therefore, transport affordability must be taken into consideration when devising new policies.
Amendment 278 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. notes the absence in the Commission’s strategy of a concrete action intended to support the EU shipbuilding and maritime technology sector, a sector not covered by trade defence instruments, which has been exposed to market distortions; highlights the importance the sector holds both as a provider of high quality jobs and as a key element for achieving shipping sustainability in accordance with the Green Deal Objectives;
Amendment 319 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Amendment 370 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Believes that shifting passenger transport from private vehicle use to the use of more sustainable a way as public transport and shared mobility plays an important role towards the goals of the Green Deal. Such a shift need to be achieved in a balance between environmental, economic feasibility, and social equity criteria for such transport solutions;
Amendment 455 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. welcomes the Commission’s intention to assess the need for measures on digital platforms; recognizes the urgency to assess the disruptive potential, both positive and negative, digital platforms in mobility can have on local populations and businesses; calls on the Commission to uphold the principles of fair competition and transparency to ensure a level playing field in the complex interaction between transport operators and private platforms.
Amendment 458 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Notes that, due to its ability to connect remote and rural areas in an affordable and sustainable manner, bus and coach transport contributes to a just transition as envisioned under the Green Deal and calls on the European Commission to fully integrate bus and coach transport in its approach to sustainable and smart mobility.
Amendment 493 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. takes note of the Commissions intention to review the intermodal transport framework; stresses the potential of Short Sea Shipping in contributing to the decarbonization of freight through the electrification of fleets and the uptake of alternative fuels; calls on the Commission, to assess and establish a strategy to boost the uptake of Short Sea Shipping in shifting freight from other modes.
Amendment 539 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. notes that an expansion of the EU ETS must be complemented by a climate neutral industrial strategy and concrete sectoral decarbonisation strategies that take into account regional specificities, in particular the risk of job losses; calls for compensatory mechanisms to offset any negative social and economic consequences new climate legislation may have on regions heavily dependent on certain transport modes.
Amendment 574 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Invites the Commission to review measures enacted through any other legislation in order to ensure that none of these measures contradict the targets set in Regulation establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council(European Climate Law) by increasing the environmental impact of any transport mode. The revision needs to promote sustainable transport from an environmental and social point of view through a broader application of the “user pays” and “polluter pays” principles.
Amendment 653 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Stresses to need avoid fragmentation and promote the development of interoperability standards for data in the sector to boost their uptake; underlines the need to create an environment of trust for data sharing in transport through the EU Mobility Data Space, fuelled by legal clarity rooted in clear contracts setting obligation and liability for data aggregators when it comes to accessing, storing, sharing and processing data and by the promotion of incentives to share with the objective of pooling vast amounts of data to be equally available, in particular for SMEs and other businesses that lack the resources to manage it.
Amendment 672 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. underlines, that developing a truly sustainable and smart mobility network across the EU will not be possible without a strong emphasis on Research and Innovation; calls on the commission to facilitate initiatives under Horizon Europe and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology to develop and improve transport technology through cooperation between all stakeholders;
Amendment 674 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26b. takes note of the Commissions objective of setting up high level group on mobility to develop a coherent EU approach for tests and trials of new technology and solutions; urges the Commission to promote and support the uptake and use of mobility technology consistently across European regions to fully achieve cross-border interoperability among transport modes.
Amendment 733 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. urges the Commission to continue its work in assessing mobility platform work and develop an EU rulebook to be applied by Member States, which sets minimum standards for platform workers, guaranteeing the respect of workers' rights and avoid precarious contracts.
Amendment 752 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Underlines the need to adjust related policies accordingly where necessary that regulates the working conditions, rights and access to social protection;
Amendment 755 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 b (new)
Paragraph 29 b (new)
29b. Stresses that access to social protection should be equal for all workers, regardless of the type of their work – be it employment, self-employment, or micro entrepreneurship;
Amendment 765 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Calls for a roadmap at EU level to boost Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education and careers in the transport sector across universities, supporting students through scholarships, with a true gender dimension to close the gender gap at all levels of employment in the field; stresses the need to develop European mobility innovation programmes to develop EU solutions and technology which can contribute to a smart and sustainable mobility ecosystem;