Activities of Luís QUEIRÓ
Plenary speeches (895)
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Community railways
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Enlargement / Candidate countries (continuation)
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Agriculture
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European Maritime Safety Agency
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Broad political framework for the next financial perspective: Making Europe prosper – policy agenda and budgetary means for an enlarged Union 2007-2013
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Illegal immigration, smuggling and trafficking of human beings
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Defence equipment
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Progress towards accession by the candidate countries
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Outcome of the European Council and progress report on the Intergovernmental Conference (Brussels, 16-17 October 2003)
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Order of business
Middle East
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Fundamental rights in the EU in 2002
Greek Presidency
Enlargement
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Fleet conversion in the light of the fishing agreement with Morocco
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Iraq
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2002 Annual debate on an area of freedom, security and justice
Unexploded ordnance and depleted uranium ammunition
Unexploded ordnance and depleted uranium ammunition
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Situation in Iraq
European aquaculture
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EC-Lebanon
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Commission contribution to the work of the European Convention
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Progress report on enlargement
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Combating terrorism
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Mercosur
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Air navigation
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Enlargement of the Union
EU/Latin America Summit (Madrid, 17/18 May 2002)
Preparation for the EU/Latin America Summit (Madrid, 17/18 May 2002)
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Defence / armaments
International Criminal Court
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Relations between the EP and national parliaments
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Combating terrorism
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Progress of the 12 candidate countries in 2000 (continuation)
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EUROJUST
State of the transatlantic dialogue
EU/FYROM Agreement
Water management
Human rights
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Association agreements
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Accession partnership with Turkey
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Use of depleted uranium in Bosnia and Kosovo (Balkan syndrome)
Special reports of the Court of Auditors
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Preparation of Nice European Council and trade policy
Turkey
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Progress towards accession by the 12 candidate countries
Single European sky
European Council of 19/20 June 2000
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Outcome of the European Council in Lisbon, 23 -24 March 2000
Cocoa and chocolate products (continuation)
Special European Council (23-24 March 2000 in Lisbon)
Floods in Mozambique
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Stabilisation and association agreement with FYROM
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Turkey
East Timor
Treaty reform/next IGC
Preparation of the European Council (18-19 June 2009) (debate)
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The state of transatlantic relations in the aftermath of the US elections (debate)
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The charging of heavy goods vehicles for the use of certain infrastructures - Greening of transport and internalisation of external costs (continuation of debate)
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The Barcelona Process: Union for the Mediterranean (debate)
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General and business aviation (short presentation)
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Cross-border enforcement in the field of road safety (debate)
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Airport charges
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Promotion of clean road transport vehicles (debate)
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Situation in Zimbabwe (debate)
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Rules for the operation of air services in the Community (recast) (debate)
Towards Europe-wide Safer, Cleaner and Efficient Mobility: The First Intelligent Car Report (debate)
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Road infrastructure safety (debate)
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The Barcelona Process: Union for the Mediterranean (debate)
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An Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union (debate)
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Revision of Council Directive 94/45/EC of 22 September 1994 on the establishment of a European Works Council (debate)
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New Flame shipwreck and its consequences in Algeciras Bay (debate)
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Annual policy strategy 2009 (debate)
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Treaty of Lisbon (debate)
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Kosovo (debate)
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Airport charges (debate)
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Second EU/Africa Summit (Lisbon, 8 and 9 December 2007) (debate)
A renewed EU tourism policy: towards a stronger partnership for European tourism (debate)
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EU-Africa relations (debate)
Results of the informal summit of heads of state and government (Lisbon, 18-19 October 2007) (debate)
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A Maritime Policy for the EU
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Negotiations on an Interregional Association Agreement with Mercosur and the new bilateral strategic partnership with Brazil (debate)
Development of the Community's railways - Certification of train drivers operating locomotives and trains on the railway system in the Community - Rail passengers' rights and obligations (debate)
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Human rights dialogues and consultations on human rights with third countries (debate)
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Freight transport logistics in Europe and sustainable mobility (debate)
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Presentation of the programme of the Portuguese presidency (debate)
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Towards a future Maritime Policy for the Union (debate)
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Situation in Nigeria (debate)
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Community vessel traffic monitoring - Investigation of accidents - Liability of carriers of passengers by boat in the event of accidents - Port State control - Ship inspection and survey organisations (debate)
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European Aviation Safety Agency (debate)
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Development of the Community's railways Certification of train drivers operating locomotives and trains on the railway system in the Community International rail passengers' rights and obligations (continuation of debate)
European Road Safety Action Programme Mid-Term Review (debate)
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Driving licences (debate)
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Passenger car related taxes (debate)
Funding to deal with pollution caused by ships (debate)
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Measures to promote tourism (debate)
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Improvement of the environmental performance of the freight transport system ("Marco Polo II") (debate)
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Road safety: bringing eCall to citizens (debate)
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Confrontation between Iran and the international community (debate)
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The rights of persons with reduced mobility when travelling by air
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Preparation of the European Council (17 December 2004)
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Situation in Iraq (continuation)
Reports (10)
Report on the comprehensive monitoring report of the European Commission on the state of preparedness for EU membership of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia - Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy PDF (301 KB) DOC (176 KB)
Second report on the communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions - European Defence - Industrial and market issues - Towards an EU Defence Equipment Policy - (Enhanced cooperation between committees - Rule 162a) - Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy PDF (194 KB) DOC (69 KB)
Report on the communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions - European Defence - Industrial and market issues - Towards an EU Defence Equipment Policy (Enhanced cooperation between committees - Rule 162a) - Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy PDF (157 KB) DOC (80 KB)
Recommendation on the application by the Republic of Hungary to become a member of the European Union - Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy PDF (189 KB) DOC (55 KB)
Report on Enlargement : Progress report - Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy PDF (271 KB) DOC (220 KB)
Report on the state of enlargement negotiations - Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy PDF (518 KB) DOC (475 KB)
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REPORT Report on an Agenda for Sustainable Future in General and Business Aviation PDF (179 KB) DOC (108 KB)
REPORT on new prospects and new challenges for sustainable European tourism PDF (238 KB) DOC (165 KB)
Written declarations (1)
Amendments (73)
Amendment 6 #
2008/2134(INI)
Draft report
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that a degree of flexibility at the implementation stage would be desirable as far as general aviation is concerned; this could be achieved by delegating certain supervisory powers to sports and recreational aviation associations and organisations subject to appropriate oversight by the relevant aviation authority and provided that there is no conflict of interests;
Amendment 11 #
2008/2134(INI)
Draft report
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Awaits the advice of the new Community Observatory on Airport Capacity on developing measures to improve the capacity of the European airport network and expects the observatory to play an important role in the implementation of the Commission's action plan for airport capacity, efficiency and safety in Europe;
Amendment 25 #
2008/2134(INI)
Draft report
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses the need to develop, at European level, a harmonised approach for guaranteeing consistency between airport slots and flight plans and calls on the Commission to propose appropriate measures in this respect and encourages the participation of the European airport coordinators in this matter;
Amendment 30 #
2008/2134(INI)
Draft report
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Insists that the "Single European Sky" legislation and SESAR do not lead to disproportionate equipage requirements for small aircraft operated under VFR, while fully recognising that all aircraft using controlled airspace must feature equipment providing for an adequate level of safety, such as positioning devices;
Amendment 40 #
2008/2134(INI)
Draft report
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the Commission's clarification of legal definitions, including the definition of fractional ownership and recalls that the issue is addressed in the review of thesed EASA Regulation and in the related implementing rules, which are currently under preparation;
Amendment 9 #
2008/2132(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that it is necessary to strengthen policies designed to reduce seasonality and encourage sustainable development and product diversification; considers, in particular, that it would be helpful to encourage, through the Structural Funds as well as by other means, the development of institutions, capacity strengthening and the principle of partnership when planning and developing projects such as exchange schemes for older tourists, health tourism, residential tourism and conference tourism;
Amendment 32 #
2008/2132(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Member States to devise appropriate urban development and planning policies that are compatible with the coastal landscape.
Amendment 44 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the aim of making urban areas less congested, greener, and sustainable can be achieved only by bringing safer, more efficient intelligent solutions to bear on the development and planning of public transport networks,
Amendment 45 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas it is essential to adopt a new approach to strategic planning of urban areas in order to anticipate the environmental, energy, and mobility challenges that will arise within the next few decades,
Amendment 54 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers the clear definition of areas of responsibility of the European Union to be necessary, provided that this does not in any way undermine the subsidiarity and proportionality principles laid down in the Treaties; is convinced that a distinct added value could be introduced in some areas by concerted action within the Community;
Amendment 119 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
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4. Considers it necessary for the European Union to take into account the particular needs of urban transport in the policy areas where it has legislative power (e.g. environment policy, social and labour market policy, competition policy, industry policy, regional and cohesion policy, transport policy); and to focus on the need to bring measures taken at European level into line with the aims set out in the Green Paper on urban mobility;
Amendment 216 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers it necessary to encourage citizens to assess their behaviour as road users critically; believes that every citizen should be given the opportunity to change his/her habits, for example regarding private car use, and thereby make an individual contribution to improving cleanliness and quality of life in urban areas; points out that local, regional, and national authorities have a responsibility to provide the wherewithal (for example incentives for car-pooling, measures to facilitate the use of public transport, or bicycle hire services in urban areas) to encourage citizens to change their habits by adopting environment-friendlier modes of behaviour;
Amendment 4 #
2008/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas European Union maritime regions, and particularly its outermost regions, play a very important role regarding safety and security against criminal acts such as illegal immigration, terrorism and smuggling and yet they are exposed to specific environmental disasters,
Amendment 15 #
2008/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Supports the proposal to establish an annual 'European Maritime Day'; considers that such an action day should be used to establish the significance of maritime policy outside maritime circles, using schools, universities and non-governmental organisations; reminds the Commission of its proposal for a prize to be awarded to exemplary maritime regions as a way of promoting best practice;
Amendment 21 #
2008/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Believes that an early warning system should be developed along the Atlantic coast as a means of protection against disasters such as tsunamis;
Amendment 51 #
2008/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Believes that the creation of maritime clusters should be encouraged by the Commission and a European network of maritime clusters should be promoted;
Amendment 52 #
2008/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Considers that a comprehensive European Strategy for Marine and Maritime research is of major importance and must be properly financed, already within the 7th Research Framework Programme and in future programmes;
Amendment 53 #
2008/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12c. Considers that the need to enhance the potential of Blue Biotechnologies must be addressed and therefore supports the idea that the Action Plan should promote the possibility for Member States to create Blue Investment Funds, as initially proposed in the Green paper;
Amendment 56 #
2008/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Considers that the concept of a holistic and integrated policy should be promoted and not lost in a multitude of local and individual actions that would only help to increase already existing gaps amongst European maritime regions;
Amendment 42 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital -1 a (new)
Recital -1 a (new)
(-1a) As a result of the new economic landscape facing Europe, and at a time when all sectors of economic activity and companies in the road freight sector are seeing a deterioration in their economic and financial structures, the review of this Directive should be postponed indefinitely. Nevertheless, with work under way on the review, it should be investigated whether the deadlines for its application can be extended.
Amendment 69 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The costs of traffic-based air and noise pollution and congestion, such as health costs, including medical care, crop losses and other loss of production, and welfare costs, are borne within the territory of the Member State in which the use of transport takes place. The polluter pays principle will be implemented through the external cost charging and this will also contribute to the reduction of external costs. Given that the rationale behind this proposal is to protect the environment and combat climate change, it is reasonable to recommend that the Member States apply these measures not just to heavy goods vehicles but also to passenger cars.
Amendment 111 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The authority which sets the external cost charge should also have no vested interest in setting the amount at an undue level and should therefore be independent from the body which collects and manages toll revenue. Experience has shown that adding a mark-up to tolls in mountainous areas in order to finance priority projects of the trans-European network is not a practicable option for infrastructure operators if the traffic diversion which may result from an increase of the toll is such that it implies a loss of revenue. To remedy this situation, a mark-up should be allowed on alternative routes to which traffic could otherwise be diverted.
Amendment 123 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) Charging external costs through tolls will be more effective in influencing transport decisions if users are aware of these costs. They should accordingly be identified separately on a statement, a bill or an equivalent document from the toll operator. Furthermore, such a document may make it easier for hauliers to pass on the cost of the external cost charge to the shipper or any other clients. To this end, the European Commission shall provide the Member Sates with the means required to ensure that the infrastructure and external cost charges are indeed passed on separately from transport prices.
Amendment 160 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Title Directive 1999/62/EC
Title Directive 1999/62/EC
Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 1999/62/EC on the charging of heavy goodscertain vehicles for the use of certain infrastructures within the Trans-European Transport Networks (TEN-T)
Amendment 161 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 2 – point b
Article 2 – point b
Amendment 163 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 2 – point b a (new)
Article 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) ‘concession toll’ means a specified amount payable for a vehicle travelling a given distance on the infrastructure referred to in Article 7(1); the amount shall be based on the distance travelled and the type of vehicle and be levied by a concessionaire that has built the infrastructure under a concession contract.
Amendment 164 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 2 – point b a
Article 2 – point b a
(ba) ‘infrastructure charge’ means a charge levied through a toll for the purpose of recovering the costs related to infrastructure incurred by a Member State related to infrastructurand that can be levied by the Member State or by a concessionaire based on the distance travelled and the type of vehicle;
Amendment 170 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 2 – point b b
Article 2 – point b b
(bb) ‘external cost charge’ means a charge levied through a toll for the purpose of recovering the costs incurred by a Member State related to traffic-basedthe transport sector related to air pollution, traffic-base and noise pollution and that can be levied by the Member State or by a congcestion;sionaire. The external cost charge can be added to the toll, the concession toll, the infrastructure charge or user charges.
Amendment 181 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 2 – point b e
Article 2 – point b e
Amendment 198 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 2 – point b g a (new)
Article 2 – point b g a (new)
(bg a) ‘user charge’ means a specified amount payment which confers the right on a vehicle to use, for a given period, the infrastructure referred to in Article 7(1).
Amendment 203 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – point 1 a (new)
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 2 – point d
Article 2 – point d
1a) In Article 2, point d is replaced by the following: (d) "vehicle" means a motor vehicle intended for road traffic;
Amendment 212 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Member States may maintain or introduce tolls and/or user charges on their trans-European road network or on certain sections of that network under the conditions laid down in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of this article and in Articles 7a to 7j.
Amendment 222 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point a
Amendment 227 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 7a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. User charges shall be in proportion to the duration of the use made of the infrastructure and shall be available for the duration of a day, week, month and a year. In particular, the annual rate shallould be no less than 8160 times the daily rate, the monthly rate shallould be no less than 1326 times the daily rate and the weekly rate shallould be no less than five times the daily rate.
Amendment 230 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 242 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 b – paragraph 2
Article 7 b – paragraph 2
2. The external cost charge shall be related to the cost of traffic-based air pollution, the cost of traffic-based noise pollution, or both. On road sections subject to congestion the external cost charge may also include the cost of congestion during the periods when these road sections are usually congested.
Amendment 258 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7c – paragraph 1
Article 7c – paragraph 1
1. The external cost charge shall vary according to the type of road and EURO emission class, and also according to the time period in cases where the charge includes the cost of congestion or traffic- based noise pollution.
Amendment 274 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7e – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7e – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 281 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7e – paragraph 2
Article 7e – paragraph 2
Amendment 291 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7f – paragraph 2
Article 7f – paragraph 2
2. Where a driver is unable to produce the vehicle documents necessary to ascertain the EURO emission class of the vehicle in the event of a check, Member States may apply tolls up to the highest level chargeable, provided there is a possibility of subsequent rectification to return the excess collected.
Amendment 305 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7f – paragraph 4
Article 7f – paragraph 4
4. The variations referred to in paragraphs 1 and 3 are not designed to generate additional toll revenue. Any unintended increase in revenue shall be counterbalanced by changes to the structure of the variation which must be implemented within two years from the end of the accounting year in which the additional revenue is generatreturned to the users concerned.
Amendment 319 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7h – paragraph 1
Article 7h – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall not provide for discounts or reductions for anyfrequent users in relation to the external cost charge element of a toll.
Amendment 323 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7h – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 7h – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States may provide for discounts or reductions to the infrastructure charge and the external cost charge on condition that:
Amendment 327 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7h – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 7h – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) such discounts or reductions lead to actual savings in administrative costs and do not exceed 13% of the infrastructure and external cost charges paid by equivalent vehicles not eligible for the discount or reduction.
Amendment 331 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7h – paragraph 3
Article 7h – paragraph 3
3. Subject to the conditions provided for in Article 7f(3)(b) and in Article 7f(4), toll rates may, in exceptional cases, namely specific projects of high European interest in the field of freight transport, be subject to other forms of variation in order to secure the commercial viability of such projects where they are exposed to direct competition with other modes of vehicle transport. The resulting charging structure shall be linear, proportionate, openly published, and available to all users on equal terms and shall not lead to additional costs being passed on to other users in the form of higher tolls. The Commission shall verify compliance with these conditions prior to the implementation of the charging structure in question.
Amendment 334 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7i – paragraph 2
Article 7i – paragraph 2
2. The arrangements for collecting tolls and user charges shall not, financially or otherwise, place non-regular users of the road network at an unjustified disadvantage to those who would use alternative forms of payment. In particular, where a Member State collects tolls or user charges exclusively by means of a system that requires the use of a vehicle on-board unit, it shall ensure that appropriate on-board units compliant with the requirements of Directive 2004/52/EC can be obtained by all users under reasonable administrative and economic arrangements.
Amendment 336 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7i – paragraph 3
Article 7i – paragraph 3
3. If a Member State levies an external cost charge on a vehicle, the amount of such charge shall be indicated in a document provided to the haulier. To this end, the European Commission shall provide the Member Sates with the means required to ensure that the infrastructure and external cost charges are indeed passed on separately from transport prices.
Amendment 359 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. A Member State in which an external cost charge is levied shall ensurdetermine that the revenue generated by the charge is earmarked for measures aimed at facilitating efficient pricing, reducing road transport pollution at source, mitigating its effects, improving CO2 and energy performance of vehicles, and developing alternative infrastructure for transport users.
Amendment 380 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
A Member State in which an infrastructure charge is levied shall determine the use to be made of revenue generated by that charge. To enable the transport network to be developed as a whole, revenue from charges should be used to benefit the transport sector and optimise the entire transport system, with particular emphasis on road transport.”
Amendment 397 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. No later than 31 December 2013, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation and effects of this Directive, in particular as regards the effectiveness of the provisions on the recovery of the costs related to congestion and traffic-based pollution, and on the inclusion of vehicles of more than 3.5 and less than 12 tonnes. The report shall also assess:
Amendment 406 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 415 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 420 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point d
Amendment 424 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 3l December 20105 at the latest. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions and a correlation table between those provisions and this Directive.
Amendment 470 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 1999/62/EC
Annex IIIa – point 4 – point 4.1 – table 1 – Suburban roads – EURO V and less polluting
Annex IIIa – point 4 – point 4.1 – table 1 – Suburban roads – EURO V and less polluting
Amendment 473 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 1999/62/EC
Annex IIIa – point 4 – point 4.1 – table 1 – Other interurban roads – title
Annex IIIa – point 4 – point 4.1 – table 1 – Other interurban roads – title
Amendment 477 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 1999/62/EC
Annex IIIa – point 4 – point 4.1 – table 1 – Other interurban roads – EURO 0
Annex IIIa – point 4 – point 4.1 – table 1 – Other interurban roads – EURO 0
132
Amendment 478 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 1999/62/EC
Annex IIIa – point 4 – point 4.1 – table 1 – Other interurban roads – EURO II
Annex IIIa – point 4 – point 4.1 – table 1 – Other interurban roads – EURO II
Amendment 480 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 1999/62/EC
Annex IIIa – point 4 – point 4.1 – table 1 – Other interurban roads – EURO IV
Annex IIIa – point 4 – point 4.1 – table 1 – Other interurban roads – EURO IV
Amendment 484 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 1999/62/EC
Annex IIIa – point 4 – point 4.1 – table 1 – Other interurban roads – EURO V and less polluting
Annex IIIa – point 4 – point 4.1 – table 1 – Other interurban roads – EURO V and less polluting
Amendment 510 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 1999/62/EC
Annex IIIa – point 4 – point 4.3
Annex IIIa – point 4 – point 4.3
Point 4.3 deleted
Amendment 58 #
2008/0127(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The functional airspace blocks are key enablers to enhance cooperation between air navigation service providers in order to improve performance and create synergies. Member States should establish functional airspace blocks, which should be operational by the end of 20124 at the latest.
Amendment 59 #
2008/0127(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) To facilitate the conclusion of high- level agreements and identify the best ways of dealing with problems that arise in implementing functional airspace blocks, the Commission should appoint a high-level political figure to act a coordinator of the functional airspace blocks system (hereafter referred to as 'coordinator'). The coordinator should act without prejudice to the duties conferred on the European Single Sky Committee under the relevant rules;
Amendment 64 #
2008/0127(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 23 a (new)
Recital 23 a (new)
(23a) Consistency between ATM and airport capacity is vital for the success and efficiency of the Single European Sky. The Eurocontrol ‘Challenges of Growth 2008’ study highlights that there remains a significant airport capacity challenge that needs to be addressed. Even with airports making the best possible use of the existing capacity, Europe will continue to face shortages in ground capacity in the long term. In this regard, the EU Observatory on Airport Capacity is key to providing Member States with the objective information they need in order to implement policies required to align airport capacity with ATM capacity, without prejudice to their competence in this area.
Amendment 104 #
2008/0127(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – paragraph -9 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph -9 (new)
Regulation (EC) No 549/2004
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(-9) In article 12, paragraph 2 is amended as follows: 2. The Commission shall periodically review the application of this regulation, and of the measures referred to in Article 3, and shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council within 18 months of the entry into force of this regulation and every two years thereafter. For this purpose, the Commission may request from the Member States information additional to the information contained in the reports submitted by them in accordance with paragraph 1.
Amendment 129 #
2008/0127(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 2 – paragraph 9 − point (b) − subpoint (ii)
Article 2 – paragraph 9 − point (b) − subpoint (ii)
Regulation (EC) No 550/2004
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point (b a)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point (b a)
(ba) charges shall be set per calendar year and cover at least a three year period, up to maximum five years, in accordance with the performance targets as well as aspects contributing to the cost structure of the service provided;
Amendment 131 #
2008/0127(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 2 – paragraph 9 − point (b) − subpoint (iv)
Article 2 – paragraph 9 − point (b) − subpoint (iv)
Regulation (EC) No 550/2004
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point (e)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point (e)
(e) Charges shall encourage the safe, efficient, effective and sustainable provision of air navigation services with a view to achieving the performance targets, in the framework of a high level of safety and cost- efficiency and shall stimulate integrated service provision. To that end, and in relation to the national or regional performance plans, national supervisory authorities may set up mechanisms, including incentives consisting of financial advantages and disadvantages, to encourage air navigation service providers and/or airspace users to support improvements in the provision of air navigation services such as increased capacity, reduced delays and sustainable development, while maintaining an optimum safety level..
Amendment 151 #
2008/0127(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 3 – point 2
Article 3 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 551/2004
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Community and the Member States shall request ICAO to establish and recognise a single European Flight Information Region (EFIR). To this end, for matters which fall within the competence of the Community, the Commission shall, if necessary, submit a recommendation to the Council in accordance with Article 300 of the Treaty at the latest by [….[within four years of the entry into force of this regulation].
Amendment 16 #
2007/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8a (new)
Paragraph 8a (new)
8a. Calls, therefore, on the Member States and the Commission to continue their efforts to devise tax incentives for the purchase of vehicles which are environmentally adapted and are equipped with intelligent safety devices, in parallel to the existing incentives for purchasing less polluting cars;
Amendment 17 #
2007/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls for the incentives introduced to be combined with prevention and road safety training measures for drivers, and urges the Member States to back up such measures with suitable provisions for punishing offences;
Amendment 29 #
2007/0237(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The contents of any lists of required PNR data to be obtained by the competent national authorities should reflect an appropriate balance between the legitimate requirements of public authorities to prevent and fight terrorist offences and organised crime, thereby improving the internal security within the EU and the protection of fundamental rights of citizens, notably privacy; such list should not contain any personal data that could reveal racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade-union membership or data concerning health or sex life of the individual concerned; the PNR data contain details on the passenger's reservation and travel itinerary which enable competent authorities to identify air passengers representing a risk for internal security. The list of details contained in the PNR data should be made available to passengers.
Amendment 26 #
2005/0283(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States may apply more stringent award criteria to the procurement of clean and energy-efficient vehicles, and may elect to purchase reconditioned vehicles or have existing vehicles modernised by, for example, fitting them with particulate traps and start-stop mechanisms or adapting engines to run on cleaner fuels, in order to improve environmental performance.
Amendment 33 #
2005/0283(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5a 1. Member States, together with the various entities providing public transport services, shall publicise this Directive in the appropriate form, along with the national laws transposing it, and shall provide every assistance, and all information, concerning the Community funding schemes applicable to the tendering procedures covered by this Directive. 2. The Commission shall encourage the dissemination of best practice to enable policies to be drawn up in the area of clean and energy-efficient public transport services, if necessary by setting up a European website, in order to move gradually towards the application of standardised Community-wide criteria to the procurement of vehicles by the entities covered by this Directive.