6 Amendments of Margrete AUKEN related to 2009/2230(INI)
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises the importance of integrating the Baltic Sea region more closely into the TEN-T priority axes, in particular with regard to the Motorways of the Sea (TEN-T 21), extension of the rail axis from Berlin to the Baltic coast (TEN-T 1) and, in particular with regard to the Seaways (TEN-T 21), improving the rail axis from Berlin to the Baltic coast (TEN-T 1) in combination with the Rostock-Denmark Seaway connection, and making more rapid progress in developupgrading and using the Rail Baltica axis (TEN-T 27);
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses, in this regard, the need for effective cross-border coordination and cooperation between rail, seaports, inland ports, hinterland terminals and logistics in order to develop a more sustainable intermodal transport system;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Emphasises that, in this region too, shipping must be made more environmentally friendly by applying stricter standards to local and global ship emission levels, while improving ships’ engines and the quality of their fuel;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission to strengthen its focus on innovation by supporting research and development for ships, using solar and wind energy in the Baltic Sea Region;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Underlines the unique opportunity for sustainable tourism offered by the attractiveness of the Hanseatic cities in the Baltic Region; supports, furthermore, the promotion of cross-border cycle tourism, thereby creating win-win effects for the environment and for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs);
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers themes such as watersports tourism, the cultural heritage and landscapes to offer great potential for developing the region's profile as a tourist destination; stresses, therefore, the need to protect natural coastal areas, landscapes and the cultural heritage as a resource for ensuring a sustainable economy in the Baltic Sea Region in the future;