Activities of Gesine MEISSNER related to 2015/2005(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Implementation of the 2011 White paper on transport (debate) DE
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the implementation of the 2011 White Paper on Transport: taking stock and the way forward towards sustainable mobility PDF (232 KB) DOC (186 KB)
Amendments (20)
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas multimodal networks and the integration of different transport modes and services are potentially beneficial for improving passenger and freight transport connections and efficiency, thus helping to reduce carbon and other harmful emissions;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. StressAcknowledges that a European sustainable mobility's Transport policy needs to build on a broad range of policy tools to shift towards the least polluting and most energy-efficient modes of transport; realises that this policy of modal shift has not really delivered so far; points out that shifting the balance between modes of transport is not an end in itself,; buelieves it is necessary to disconnect mobility from its adverse effects such as congestion, air pollution, noise, accidents and climate change; is therefore a strong defender of a transport policy that aims at a shift towards an efficient, sustainable and smart mobility for all modes of transport;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to submit a proposal to provide for the internalisation of the external costs of all modes of freight and passenger transport, applying common principles and taking into account the specificity of each mode; calls for concrete measures to ensure a wider application of the ‘user pays’ and ‘polluter pays’ principles, and a level playing field between transport modes; calls for the earmarking of user charges for transport infrastructure and the mitigation of transport related environmental problems;
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that seaports have a crucial function in linking the multimodal corridors with the sea; notes that European seaports face important investment needs to respond to the expected growth in freight transport volumes, to the ever increasing vessel size, to adapt to new environmental needs and to prepare for the conversion to alternative fuels in transport and the decarbonisation of the industry; hopes therefore that the important role given to seaports in the new TEN-T policy will be further endorsed during the implementation process;
Amendment 227 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Emphasises the importance of promoting electro-mobility and electric public transport systems, coupled with the introduction of renewable energy sources in the electricity sector, giving priority to the electrification of the rail network, small vessels, tramways, electric cars and e- bikes; stresses the potential of modern aerial tramways (cable cars), as an inexpensive and easy-to-build means of transportation, to expand the capacity of urban public transport systems;
Amendment 321 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls, with regard to establishing the framework for a European multimodal passenger transport system, for the creation of an EU roadmap in order to deploy a seamless passenger multimodal transport system; this roadmap should identify key European multimodal passenger corridors under the existing TEN-T network, bring together public and private resources, align existing initiatives and concentrate EU funding support; the Commission should fund research to provide empirical data and relevant information to define the roadmap;
Amendment 355 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Insists that bureaucratic hurdles should be reduced for all forms of transport and calls, therefore, for greater simplification and harmonisation of administrative documents in the transport and logistics documentssector; calls on the Commission to submit a proposal for establishing an electronic framework for multimodal transport of goods (e-Freight), achieving paperless, seamless information flows along the whole transport logistics chain, taking into account existing and well-functioning tools and synergies;
Amendment 360 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Stresses the importance of innovative vehicle concepts for increasing efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions in road haulage; points in this connection to the positive impact of longer freight trains and mega-trucks (modular concept); calls on the Commission to continue to provide constructive input in connection with relevant field trials and he implementation of such concepts in the Member States;
Amendment 412 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 1 a (new)
Paragraph 25 – indent 1 a (new)
- the European Commission and the Member States to undertake an in-depth review of the EU air safety strategy focused on risk and for the benefit of passengers;
Amendment 422 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 2 a (new)
Paragraph 25 – indent 2 a (new)
- completion of the internal market for aviation removing barriers introduced by Member States in case of Community carriers wishing to operate from their Member State of registration to a third country via another EU Member State,
Amendment 431 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 3 a (new)
Paragraph 25 – indent 3 a (new)
- negotiations with third countries advancing the specific interests of air cargo services to facilitate further liberalisation of market access, particularly with respect to all cargo operations, with a view to catering to the distinct features of such services and to a globalised market environment,
Amendment 440 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 4a (new)
Paragraph 25 – indent 4a (new)
- a review of the regulative and fiscal EU and Member State policies to reinforce the competitiveness of the European aviation industry and ensure fair competition with third country air carriers; calls therefore on the Commission to adjust or repeal unilateral EU provisions and to urge Member States to act accordingly with regard to unilateral national provisions that distort competition;
Amendment 450 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 6 a (new)
Paragraph 25 – indent 6 a (new)
- a thorough preparation and swift adoption of a comprehensive Aviation Package, including a new regulatory framework on civil drones that ensures safety, security and fundamental rights standards while taking into account and fostering the economic potential that civil drones offer to European businesses, especially SMEs and start-ups;
Amendment 489 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 – indent 5
Paragraph 26 – indent 5
– a legislative proposal setting mandatory limits on average CO2 emissions from newly registered heavy-duty vehicles (trucks, buses and coaches), as is already the case for cars and vans; a revised test cycle to ensure that CO2 and pollutant emissions from vehicles are reduced under real-world driving conditions,
Amendment 490 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 – indent 5 a (new)
Paragraph 26 – indent 5 a (new)
- measures to ensure the compliance of national provisions with EU law in the field of cross-border transport,
Amendment 495 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 – indent 5 a (new)
Paragraph 26 – indent 5 a (new)
- the Commission to start work without undue delay on the review of Directive 2013/0195 on maximum authorised weights and dimensions, so that, at the latest three years after the date of its transposition, a report can be submitted to the European Parliament and the Council which takes into consideration specific characteristics of certain market segments (such as specialised car transporters used within the sector of finished vehicle logistics),
Amendment 497 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 – indent 5 a (new)
Paragraph 26 – indent 5 a (new)
- the timely completion of a simulation tool measuring in an accurate, reliable and cost-efficient manner the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of heavy- duty vehicles (trucks, buses and coaches) in accordance with the ‘work-done’ principle; further measures to incentivise the market uptake of the most efficient vehicles and promote best-practices reducing fuel consumption,
Amendment 588 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 – indent 3
Paragraph 28 – indent 3
– setting a binding targetglobal target agreed upon IMO- level, in order to reach the objective of the White Paper for an at least 40 % reduction in CO2 emissions from maritime bunker fuels by 2050, to be accompanied by concrete measures including market-based mechanismswhile ensuring a global level playing field; the target should be accompanied by concrete measures including actions to ensure the compatibility of the EU Monitoring Reporting and Verification Regulation with the global measures agreed at international level,
Amendment 602 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 – indent 5
Paragraph 28 – indent 5
– actions supporting the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure in sea and inland ports, including the use of shore- side electricity,
Amendment 618 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 – indent 5
Paragraph 29 – indent 5
– integration of inland waterway transport into multimodal transport, as well as into sustainable urban mobility plans and policies in European cities crossed by waterways, and enhancement of the role of inland ports in the urban freight distribution,