30 Amendments of Jörgen WARBORN related to 2022/2008(INI)
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the transport sector and transport infrastructure are the lifeblood of the European economy. whereas robust infrastructure network and viable transport businesses are fundamental prerequisites for all of society’s competitiveness;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas the economic conditions in the transport sector have a direct impact on industrial businesses, since the costs of transporting raw materials, input goods and finished products affect product prices, which ultimately have to be borne by consumers; whereas, in light of the recent sharp increases in fuel prices, which add to inflation and undermine household purchasing power, a common strategy is required at EU level, in harmony with robust measures at Member State level, to moderate the increase in prices and the negative economic impact on the competitiveness of European businesses and the purchasing power of European households;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that SMEs are the foundation of the EU; emphasises that the twin transition needs the involvement of European industry; underlines the need to fully support SMEs in the twin transition by providing them with easier access to finance; underlines the need for regulatory stability and predictability which promotes and rewards innovation and investments in new technologies; welcomes the 'one in, one out' principle; reminds the Commission that it will only remain a status quo; calls on the Commission to fully implement the existing EU Better Regulation agenda and to include roadmaps to reduce administrative burdens for European businesses, especially SMEs, by at least 30 %;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas improved transport infrastructure could serve as a catalyst for growth, with investments focused on sections that have capacity problems, not least bottlenecks on the road and railway network and in cross-border areas; whereas an expanded, more robust transport infrastructure will improve access to markets for export industries that rely on freight transport, and will make everyday life easier for commuters; whereas investments in transport infrastructure are generally one of the most effective ways of creating long-term economic added value and stimulating more activity in the economy;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Recital A d (new)
Recital A d (new)
Ad. whereas the recent sharp increase in fuel and energy prices, combined with decades of increased regulatory burdens on the transport sector, have undermined the sector’s competitiveness and had knock-on effects in the form of price increases that have hit industries and households; whereas, in addition to active measures to push fuel and energy prices down, a wave of European deregulation is required to reduce the costly regulatory burden and simplify the licensing procedures for transport businesses;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the European industry and SMEs are the foundation of the EU and its success; emphasises that the twin transition needs the involvement of European industry; underlines the need to fully support the industrial sector and SMEs in the twin transition by providing them i.e. with easier access to finance; and sufficient funds and support for R&;D and innovation; a large scale change can only be achieved if the necessary incentives are provided for innovative climate and digital solutions.
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Recital A e (new)
Recital A e (new)
Ae. whereas small and medium-sized enterprises and micro-enterprises form the majority of businesses in the transport sector, and they are particularly sensitive to cyclical fluctuations, price changes and increased regulatory burdens; whereas the European industrial strategy must pay due regard to the conditions for small businesses and be designed in accordance with the ‘Think Small First’ principle;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is concerned that both the current and the proposed EU legislation envisages too many bureaucratic hurdles for EU businesses; calls on the Commission to fully implement the principles of better regulation and ‘think small first’;; highlights that there are 22.6 million SMEs in EU; whereas only 600 000 SMEs exports outside of EU; urges the Commission to be more stringent in implementing the "Think Small First Principle” when negotiating new free trade agreements and provide a roadmap for the development of SME chapters to strengthen their dimension in future international trade agreements.
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is concerned that both the current and the proposed EU legislation envisages too many administrative and bureaucratic hurdles for EU businesses; calls on the Commission to fully implement the principles of better regulation and ‘think small first’ in its legislative work, especially concerning the energy transition sector and export oriented economic areas;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. reiterates its position to the Commission from its resolution of December 16th 2020 to adopt a roadmap for better regulation; notes that several Member States have set quantitative targets of up to 30% for reduction of administrative burden and calls on the Commission to set ambitious and binding quantitative and qualitative targets of at least 30% reduction of regulatory burden.
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that for the EU to keep a prominent place in the world economy as well as regain a strong position in important global supply chains and to be competitive in open markets, every sector must receive sufficient support in developing its respective technological base, and in promoting theincreasing and facilitating research and innovation efforts carried out by public and private stakeholders;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Welcomes the intention of the Commission to issue guidance on public procurement; emphasises that public procurement is an indispensable instrument for national and economic security; stresses in this regard the need to signal to third countries that European public procurement markets will remain open whilst focusing efforts toward creating a level-playing field as well as toward limiting bureaucratic burdens for economic operators and contracting authorities.
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that the key European policy goals1 remain unchanged in spite of recent developments at international level; in particular in regard to Putin’s war in the Ukraine. _________________ 1 https://ec.europa.eu/info/priorities-and- goals_en.
Amendment 39 #
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for further negotiations to secure future-oriented trade agreements and to continue with the reform of the World Trade Organization; points out that trade and access to third markets are crucial in supporting the EU’s economic recovery and resilience, with the aim of strengthening the EU’s autonomy, diversifying its supply chains and guaranteeing its independence from any single producer; points out the need to address market diversification and maintain an ambitious trade agenda with global partners; highlights the importance of international collaboration and open global trade for the European economy.
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for further negotiations to secure future-oriented, modern trade agreements and to continue with the reform of the World Trade Organization; points out that trade and access to third markets are crucial in supporting the EU’s economic recovery due to the Covid pandemic and resilience, with the aim of strengthening the EU’s autonomy, diversifying its supply chains and guaranteeing its independence from any single producer, especially concerning raw and intermediate products and materials;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Underlines that additional charges in the transport sector affect those citizens and enterprises with the smallest financial margins, and probably citizens in sparsely populated regions and the most extreme peripheral areas, as well as the smallest transport businesses; regards the recent sharp increases in fuel and energy prices as a serious threat to the competitiveness of the Union and the financial situation of households;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Invites the Commission to produce a common strategy at EU level and facilitate robust measures at Member State level, including temporary derogations from the minimum tax levels in force, in order to moderate the dramatic increases in fuel prices and thus reduce the negative economic impact on the competitiveness of European businesses and the purchasing power of European households;
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to step up its efforts to secure the necessary energy supply for European industry through diversifying energy sources and suppliers, and reducing the EU’s energy dependencies.; underlines that the development of efficient and integrated logistics networks and infrastructures ensure a smoother access to transport, energy and digital services increase competitiveness of businesses and reduce trade barriers by promoting an open and rule-based trade with the rest of the world;
Amendment 64 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls on the Commission to commence negotiations on trade and cooperation agreements with possible international partners for the production and trade of sustainable hydrogen in order to ensure the future supply of renewable fuels of non-biological origin to the EU's industry, heating and transport sectors;
Amendment 73 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 74 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Invites the Commission to facilitate the existence of small and medium-sized enterprises and micro- enterprises in the transport sector by simplifying the bureaucracy;
Amendment 75 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Invites the Commission to simplify the rules for a considerable part of the European industrial strategy and disseminate best practices for administrative procedures among the Member States; invites the Member States continuously to adapt their administrative procedures to best practices and take all steps to simplify regulatory compliance for transport businesses and remove unnecessary administrative burdens;
Amendment 76 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Amendment 77 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 e (new)
Paragraph 3 e (new)
3e. Calls on the Commission to step up its efforts to improve the functioning of the single market for transport businesses, reduce market barriers, make legislation more effective and ensure that all small and medium-sized enterprises can benefit from a fully integrated internal market for transport services;
Amendment 78 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 f (new)
Paragraph 3 f (new)
3f. Highlights that the size and continued integration of the internal market offer the greatest potential for strengthening competitiveness and innovation in Europe, and that all fragmentation and all unwarranted border restrictions that impede the transportation of goods and people between EU Member States must therefore be comprehensively eliminated;
Amendment 79 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 g (new)
Paragraph 3 g (new)
3g. Underlines that the trans- European transport network (TEN-T) is one of the basic foundations for the competitiveness of industry; urges the Member States to rectify all missing links and bottlenecks throughout the TEN-T’s core network corridors by 2030, put in place non-passing double-track railway traffic and ensure that main roads are upgraded to motorway standard throughout the core network; calls on the Member States to use resources from NextGenerationEU and the Connecting Europe Facility to accelerate these infrastructure investments and achieve a rapidly enhanced capacity for investment in the transport system to benefit the competitiveness of industry and the financial position of households;
Amendment 91 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Notes that good access to data is crucial for developing the AI technology that will become increasingly significant in the transport sector in line with the roll-out of intelligent and connected fleets; underlines the fact that technological developments in the field of transport and mobility, in particular AI applications and autonomous vehicles, offer great potential for simplifying the daily lives of people and businesses, shortening travel times, reducing congestion, preventing accidents, lowering harmful emissions and reducing costs; believes, too, that there is great economic potential for the European automotive industry if it is given opportunities to be at the cutting edge of technology and thus acquire a larger share of the global market;
Amendment 92 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Reiterates the recommendation set out in the conclusions of the Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence to establish a European ‘AI lighthouse’ to reinforce the innovation climate considerably with regard to AI technology; stresses that such an initiative should be of particular significance for the development of AI applications in the manufacturing sector and probably the automotive sector, where the EU has a good starting position on which to build; highlights that the lighthouse concept should be able to confer significant synergies and economies of scale on European industry, increase its attractiveness to IT experts and stimulate substantial private investments in AI development that will benefit the digital adaptability of industry and the competitiveness of the Union in the digital age;
Amendment 93 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Welcomes the Commission’s promise to establish an integrated European data area for transport data, which could considerably simplify the exchange of data required to realise the potential of connected and autonomous vehicles;