Activities of Krišjānis KARIŅŠ related to 2011/2096(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Single European transport area (debate)
Amendments (9)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines the many initiatives the European Union has taken to promote the competitiveness and efficiency of the European transport sector, such as the Eurovignette, the deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems, fuel efficiency for vehicles and labelling of tyres;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that energy saving and emission reduction policies for the transport sector must not result in curbing mobility and that any emission reduction requirements have to be evaluated for their effect on competitiveness and any new targets can be set only if there is broad agreement between all involved parties and the targets can be reached by implementing technological progress made; believes that a resource- efficient transport sector can only be achieved by a balanced policy approach which provides the right incentives for economic actors;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Emphasises the high potential of energy efficiency and renewable energy sources for the transport sector; stresses that the energy and climate targets for the transport sector can be reached by applying a mix of different energy sources and by exploiting the existing energy saving options;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the need for intra-modal transport solutions; that no single form of transport can deliver on all accounts as there is a clear need for a smarter combination of road transport, railway, aviation and shipping;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that European research can provide new solutions to increase transport efficiency and welcomes the Commission's strategic approach in this regard; points out the need for a subprogramme dedicated to mobility with the objective to increase transport efficiency e.g. by promoting smart and interoperable routing systems for all transport modes integrating systems such as Galileo, SESAR, ERTMS etc; furthermore believes that more efficient ways of commercialising research results are needed;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
H a. taking into account that the EU’s goal has long been to encourage a modal shift to more freight on the seas and less on the roads,
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Advocates an increased role for sustainable biofuels in particular second generation biofuels, in the EU energy mix; notes, nevertheless, that any introduction of a higher proportion of biofuels has to be well prepared, communicated and executed, that all relevant stakeholders have to be ready to supply the requested fuel mix at the time of introduction, and public authorities need to explain the consequences of any change in the fuel mix;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Considers that diversification of energy sources is necessary for the security of supply and in this regards is of the opinion that any new tax incentives have to be considered form the point of view of sustainable and competitive fuel mix in the transport sector;
Amendment 411 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Stresses that if a modal shift from road to sea is the EU’s top priority, the European Union must renounce decisions that will dramatically increase shipping costs;