15 Amendments of Philippe LAMBERTS related to 2009/2226(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EU is currently heavily dependent on the US Global Positioning System (GPS), with around 7% of GDP worth of activities reliant on it,
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas Galileo will offer cleais expected to offer advantages compared to GPS, such as improved accuracy, global integrity, authentication and guarantee of service, as well as provide for the Union's strategic autonomy,
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas forecasts estimate that EGNOS and Galileo willcould be generateing EUR 60 billion of indirect benefits to the EU economy and society, in the form of enhanced road and aviation security, reduced air pollution and pesticide consumption, new jobs and public safety, generating very significant value for money compared to other comparable investments,
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas increased costs of the programme, due amongst other to inaccurate costs forecasts and cost management strategies, allow the current budget to only fund the deployment of Initial Operating Capacity (IOC), comprising 18 satellites,
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas, before making a decision for further financial commitment from the EU budget in the next Multiannual Financial Framework, a clear assessment of all the possible technical options and related costs and benefits needs to be presented by the Commission,
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission to include in the foreseen impact assessment performed in the framework of the upcoming legislative proposal, clear and comprehensive information on: - the technical specifications (accuracy, geographical coverage, integrity, etc.) of the services (Open Services, Safety of Life, Commercial Services, Public Regulated Services) that the different Galileo satellite configurations could provide (including IOC and FOC, used in combination with other GNSS systems or as stand alone); - the role of EGNOS services with regards to the different possible Galileo configurations and the need, or not, for keeping EGNOS in a FOC constellation; - the associated costs of the possible Galileo and EGNOS configurations in terms of infrastructure investments but also management and contingency costs (including IOC, FOC or other possible option including the zero option);
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. In order to enhance transparency, calls on the Commission to propose an update of the GNSS Strategic Framework (C(2008)8378) in the light of the current situation, including the main actions, estimated budget and timetable necessary to meet the objectivesfollowing the complete impact assessment;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is convinced that the aim ofUnderstands that Full Operating Capacity (FOC), based on a constellation of 27 satellites plus a suitable number of spare satellites and adequate ground infrastructure, is a prerequisite to attain the added value of Galileo in terms of authentication, high precision and uninterrupted service and therefore to reap the economic and societal benefits; believes that clear and unambiguous support from all European Institutions to the fulfilment of FOC is needed to convince users and investors of the long- term commitment of the EUcould provide improved authentication, high precision and uninterrupted service in particular for its Public Regulated Services and Commercial Services; believes that clear and unambiguous support from all European Institutions to the fulfilment of FOC requires a full understanding of the costs and benefits of its establishment as well as finding an appropriate financing structure;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Believes that all possible sources of financing should be investigated for the financing of the remaining infrastructure as well as operating costs of Galileo, including participation by Member States - in particular the Member States defence Ministries, being the main beneficiaries of the Public Regulated Service - and the industrial sector as main users of the FOC services;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is disappointedUnderstands that no additional financing for this programme has been proposed by readjusting the current Multiannual Financial Framework, leading to further delays, additional costs and possibly the loss of a ‘window of opportunity’; in that light, believes that FOC should be reached by 2018 at the latest, which would and that FOC, which is estimated to require an additional financing of EUR 1.9 billion and annual funding to cover operating costs of EUR 800 million from 2014 onwards, could be reached by 2018 if appropriate financing structures are defined;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is strongly convinced that additional funding for GNSS can only be secured if awareness of the benefits for the EU economy and society due to GNSS is raised considerably amongBelieves that the potential benefits for the EU economy and society due to GNSS, as well as its costs and possible applications should be more transparently communicated to decision- makers and the wider public; applauds the setting-up of concrete initiatives, such as the Galileo children's competition and the GNSS innovation prize; urges the Commission and the EU GNSS Agency (GSA) to put much more effort into raising awareness of GNSS with potential users and investors;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to integrate consider how satellite navigation as a core element in thecould benefit development of all other relevant Community policies;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Points out that long-term stability is important in order to minimise additional delays, costly redesign, and destabilisation of the user base; in this respect, calls on the Commission to quickly submit a legislative proposals on the future level of services, financing and governance of the GNSS programmes;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Believes that the long-term governance and management structure of GNSS should address the division of tasks and responsibilities between the Commission, the GSA and the European Space Agency (ESA), as well as other relevant issues, such as appropriate cost-sharing , the revenue-sharing mechanism, liability regime, pricing policy and the possible involvement and contribution of the private sector in the GNSS programmes;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the Commission to establish appropriate mechanisms to ensures that GNSS based services and applications, both private and public regulated, respect the fundamental rights of citizens such as privacy and data protection;