12 Amendments of Jan-Christoph OETJEN related to 2023/2160(DEC)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the finding of the Court of Auditors that the accounts of the European Union Agency for Railways ('the Agency') for the 2022 financial year are legal and regular in all material aspects; notes that some of the Court’s observations from previous years remain open at the end of 2022;
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the finding of the Court of Auditors that the accounts of the European Union Agency for Railways ('the Agency') for the 2022 financial year are legal and regular in all material aspects; notes that some of the Court’s observations from previous years remain open at the end of 2022;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Remarks that ERA has driven several initiatives, taken at EU level, aimed at boosting rail traffic (both passenger and freight), including measures to better manage and coordinate international rail traffic or the development of new technologies, such as train automation, contributing to the European Green Deal;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Remarks that ERA has driven several initiatives, taken at EU level, aimed at boosting rail traffic (both passenger and freight), including measures to better manage and coordinate international rail traffic or the development of new technologies, such as train automation, contributing to the European Green Deal;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Acknowledges the Agency’s commendable performance in 2022, fulfilling its role as the EU authority responsible for issuing authorizations for placing railway vehicles on the market, single safety certificates for railway undertakings, and ERTMS trackside approvals; Salutes the increase in Agency’s delivery of authorisations for placing 1861 railway vehicles on the market, 66 single safety certificates for railway undertakings and 2 ERTMS trackside approvals despite the increase in the number of applications received; recalls the importance of completion of ERTMS by 2030; Commends that these accomplishments represent record- breaking figures since the full implementation of the Technical Pillar of the 4th Railway Package by the Agency;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Acknowledges the Agency’s commendable performance in 2022, fulfilling its role as the EU authority responsible for issuing authorizations for placing railway vehicles on the market, single safety certificates for railway undertakings, and ERTMS trackside approvals; Salutes the increase in Agency’s delivery of authorisations for placing 1861 railway vehicles on the market, 66 single safety certificates for railway undertakings and 2 ERTMS trackside approvals despite the increase in the number of applications received; recalls the importance of completion of ERTMS by 2030; Commends that these accomplishments represent record- breaking figures since the full implementation of the Technical Pillar of the 4th Railway Package by the Agency;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recalls that the Agency has the smallest budget among the transport agencies despite the outstanding environmental benefits of rail prioritized by Commission; Commends the rise in the fiscal year 2022 budget, accompanied by various efforts aimed at enhancing competitiveness, improving safety, and promoting cross-border interoperability; Nevertheless, calls for an increase of the budget of the Agency in order to ensure it has the essential resources to function as an efficient authority and effectively fulfil its tasks;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recalls that the Agency has the smallest budget among the transport agencies despite the outstanding environmental benefits of rail prioritized by Commission; Commends the rise in the fiscal year 2022 budget, accompanied by various efforts aimed at enhancing competitiveness, improving safety, and promoting cross-border interoperability; Nevertheless, calls for an increase of the budget of the Agency in order to ensure it has the essential resources to function as an efficient authority and effectively fulfil its tasks;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Acknowledges the Agency's efforts towards gender parity; notes that there is significant room for improvement. Currently, the overall staff distribution stands at 65% men and 35% women and this gender gap is even more pronounced in management roles. Urges the Agency to intensify its commitment to achieving a truly balanced gender representation, given the findings of the 2022 gender audit;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Acknowledges the Agency's efforts towards gender parity; notes that there is significant room for improvement. Currently, the overall staff distribution stands at 65% men and 35% women and this gender gap is even more pronounced in management roles. Urges the Agency to intensify its commitment to achieving a truly balanced gender representation, given the findings of the 2022 gender audit;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Commends the Agency’s proactive response to the recommendations put forth in the previous year's observation, urging the Agency to introduce effective checks for verifying SME status of applicants. Welcomes the implementation of enhanced controls for verifying the SMEs status for Single Safety Certificates and Vehicle Authorizations applications;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Commends the Agency’s proactive response to the recommendations put forth in the previous year's observation, urging the Agency to introduce effective checks for verifying SME status of applicants. Welcomes the implementation of enhanced controls for verifying the SMEs status for Single Safety Certificates and Vehicle Authorizations applications;