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In the face of growing world trade and the lack of space around most existing European ports, the best solution is to improve their performance.
In the face of growing world trade and the lack of space around most existing European ports, the best solution is to improve their performance.
Hinterland connections are of vital importance for ports.
Hinterland connections are of vital importance for ports.
While drawing up this report, your rapporteur had the opportunity to visit the port of Antwerp, something which convinced him of the value of overland connections.
While drawing up this report, your rapporteur had the opportunity to visit the port of Antwerp, something which convinced him of the value of overland connections.
The Commission intends to leave this question to regional and national authorities and to the market.
The Commission intends to leave this question to regional and national authorities and to the market.
It plans to examine the matter as part of the mid-term review of the trans-European transport network in 2010.
It plans to examine the matter as part of the mid-term review of the trans-European transport network in 2010.
The second part examines how capacity can be expanded while respecting the environment.
The second part examines how capacity can be expanded while respecting the environment.
The Commission points out that European ports are not always in the optimum location for development, something which is vital for the maritime sector.
The Commission points out that European ports are not always in the optimum location for development, something which is vital for the maritime sector.
It acknowledges that legal uncertainty is felt in some quarters as regards legislation in this field, particularly the birds and habitats directives.
It acknowledges that legal uncertainty is felt in some quarters as regards legislation in this field, particularly the birds and habitats directives.
In response, the Commission intends to publish guidelines on the application of Community environment legislation to the sector.
In response, the Commission intends to publish guidelines on the application of Community environment legislation to the sector.
The question of the treatment of waste is dealt with at Community level by Directive 2000/59/EC on port reception facilities.
The question of the treatment of waste is dealt with at Community level by Directive 2000/59/EC on port reception facilities.
The Commission believes that the implementation of this directive is a target yet to be achieved.
The Commission believes that the implementation of this directive is a target yet to be achieved.
It will consult interested parties and put forward a proposal aimed at improving the existing mechanism of the directive.
It will consult interested parties and put forward a proposal aimed at improving the existing mechanism of the directive.
It will also contribute to the work of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) on measures aimed at curbing pollutant emissions in ports.
It will also contribute to the work of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) on measures aimed at curbing pollutant emissions in ports.
In the section on modernisation, the Commission notes the improvement in ship-shore relations expected as a result of new technological systems such as SafeSeaNet, AIS (automatic identification) and LRIT (long-rage identification and tracking).
In the section on modernisation, the Commission notes the improvement in ship-shore relations expected as a result of new technological systems such as SafeSeaNet, AIS (automatic identification) and LRIT (long-rage identification and tracking).
In its own-initiative report on short-sea shipping ( 2004/2161(INI) ), the European Parliament recommended that administrative formalities should be cut back without compromising safety and customs controls.
In its own-initiative report on short-sea shipping ( 2004/2161(INI) ), the European Parliament recommended that administrative formalities should be cut back without compromising safety and customs controls.
The Commission also wishes to cut red tape and simplify procedures for short-sea shipping.
The Commission also wishes to cut red tape and simplify procedures for short-sea shipping.
At present, maritime transport between Member States of the European Union is subject to customs inspection, since EU ports are part of the Union's external frontier.
At present, maritime transport between Member States of the European Union is subject to customs inspection, since EU ports are part of the Union's external frontier.
Maritime transport is therefore at a disadvantage compared to other transport modes, which are not subject to the same conditions within the Union.
Maritime transport is therefore at a disadvantage compared to other transport modes, which are not subject to the same conditions within the Union.
The Commission intends to publish a legislative proposal on the creation of a European maritime transport space without barriers in October 2008.
The Commission intends to publish a legislative proposal on the creation of a European maritime transport space without barriers in October 2008.
The aim of the legislative proposal is to simplify administrative procedures and, where possible, grant exemption from these procedures to vessels transporting Community-cleared goods.
The aim of the legislative proposal is to simplify administrative procedures and, where possible, grant exemption from these procedures to vessels transporting Community-cleared goods.
The Commission has already proposed the creation of a paperless environment for customs and trade, including a single window for the submission of data.
The Commission has already proposed the creation of a paperless environment for customs and trade, including a single window for the submission of data.
The Commission also wishes to improve the administrative processing of vessels.
The Commission also wishes to improve the administrative processing of vessels.
In 2009 it intends to publish a policy document on the deployment of 'e- maritime services'.
In 2009 it intends to publish a policy document on the deployment of 'e- maritime services'.
It hopes that technological progress in the information and communication sector will improve the efficiency of European ports.
It hopes that technological progress in the information and communication sector will improve the efficiency of European ports.
By 2009, the Commission intends to develop a series of generic indicators for all modes of transport.
By 2009, the Commission intends to develop a series of generic indicators for all modes of transport.
These will be practical tools to encourage analysis of service quality, but also to gauge the impact of the mode of transport concerned on the environment.
These will be practical tools to encourage analysis of service quality, but also to gauge the impact of the mode of transport concerned on the environment.
The fourth section of the communication examines port activities in Europe and the rules governing them.
The fourth section of the communication examines port activities in Europe and the rules governing them.
The aim is to create a level playing-field in Europe, unlike the current situation.
The aim is to create a level playing-field in Europe, unlike the current situation.
Here again emphasis should be placed on the diversity of the port sector in Europe, a diversity which also extends to management of the sector by the Member States' authorities.
Here again emphasis should be placed on the diversity of the port sector in Europe, a diversity which also extends to management of the sector by the Member States' authorities.
In this connection, the Commission will also adopt guidelines on state aids to ports in October 2008.
In this connection, the Commission will also adopt guidelines on state aids to ports in October 2008.
With regard to the role of port authorities, the Commission takes stock of the diversity prevailing in this sector, explaining that European ports are managed either by entirely private entities or by public entities or enterprises.
With regard to the role of port authorities, the Commission takes stock of the diversity prevailing in this sector, explaining that European ports are managed either by entirely private entities or by public entities or enterprises.
Nevertheless, the Commission does not intend to intervene to harmonise the different practices adopted by ports with regard to cargo handling and technical-nautical services.
Nevertheless, the Commission does not intend to intervene to harmonise the different practices adopted by ports with regard to cargo handling and technical-nautical services.
The Commission recalls the provisions of the Treaty and the conditions governing competition and the internal market, to which services of general economic interest are subject, as well as the rules on the internal market, particularly those relating to freedom of establishment and the freedom to provide services.
The Commission recalls the provisions of the Treaty and the conditions governing competition and the internal market, to which services of general economic interest are subject, as well as the rules on the internal market, particularly those relating to freedom of establishment and the freedom to provide services.
With the aim of increasing transparency in the port sector, the Commission intends to extend the provisions on transparency laid down in Directive 2006/11/EC to all merchant ports without exception.
With the aim of increasing transparency in the port sector, the Commission intends to extend the provisions on transparency laid down in Directive 2006/11/EC to all merchant ports without exception.
At present, the directive applies only to ports whose annual income is above EUR 40 million per year.
At present, the directive applies only to ports whose annual income is above EUR 40 million per year.
The Commission emphasises that port concessions are subject to the rules and principles of the Treaty.
The Commission emphasises that port concessions are subject to the rules and principles of the Treaty.
In this connection, it mentions the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Communities, under which concessions are subject to transparency and competition requirements when they are granted and award procedures may be checked for impartiality/neutrality.
In this connection, it mentions the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Communities, under which concessions are subject to transparency and competition requirements when they are granted and award procedures may be checked for impartiality/neutrality.
Competition in this area requires that the duration of concessions should be fixed so as not to restrict free competition.
Competition in this area requires that the duration of concessions should be fixed so as not to restrict free competition.
Nevertheless, a concessionaire should be able to pay off his investment and secure a reasonable return on it.
Nevertheless, a concessionaire should be able to pay off his investment and secure a reasonable return on it.
The question of the renewal of concessions is an important one.
The question of the renewal of concessions is an important one.
Of course there is a need for competition, but port authorities would naturally like to renew an expired concession under a simplified administrative procedure.
Of course there is a need for competition, but port authorities would naturally like to renew an expired concession under a simplified administrative procedure.
In addition, the Commission wishes to help disseminate best practice as regards the transparency of port charges and take stock of problems encountered by European ports with third country ports.
In addition, the Commission wishes to help disseminate best practice as regards the transparency of port charges and take stock of problems encountered by European ports with third country ports.
As mentioned above, ports in neighbouring countries are frequently not subject to the same rules and requirements as European ports, which can give them an advantage over the latter.
As mentioned above, ports in neighbouring countries are frequently not subject to the same rules and requirements as European ports, which can give them an advantage over the latter.
The fifth part of the communication deals with relations between ports and cities.
The fifth part of the communication deals with relations between ports and cities.
The Commission points out that it has proposed holding a European maritime day.
The Commission points out that it has proposed holding a European maritime day.
It also wants to propose an 'open day' to invite the public to explore ports and gain a better understanding of their role in society.
It also wants to propose an 'open day' to invite the public to explore ports and gain a better understanding of their role in society.
The Commission will examine possible sources of finance for improving the integration of ports with the cities to which they are linked.
The Commission will examine possible sources of finance for improving the integration of ports with the cities to which they are linked.
It also plans to assess the impact of current safety measures and strike a balance between the need for such measures and the need to keep port areas accessible.
It also plans to assess the impact of current safety measures and strike a balance between the need for such measures and the need to keep port areas accessible.
Finally, in the last part of the communication, the Commission examines work in ports.
Finally, in the last part of the communication, the Commission examines work in ports.
It plans to encourage the setting up of a European sectoral dialogue committee for ports.
It plans to encourage the setting up of a European sectoral dialogue committee for ports.
It will also draw up a mutually recognisable framework for the training of port workers.
It will also draw up a mutually recognisable framework for the training of port workers.
With regard to health and safety at work, the Commission points to the existing rules in this area and its previous communications on the subject.
With regard to health and safety at work, the Commission points to the existing rules in this area and its previous communications on the subject.
It will ensure that existing rules are monitored and that accident statistics are collected by Eurostat.
It will ensure that existing rules are monitored and that accident statistics are collected by Eurostat.
Rapporteur's Opinion - Key Points
Rapporteur's Opinion - Key Points
Your rapporteur welcomes the Commission communication.
Your rapporteur welcomes the Commission communication.
The European Parliament's motion for a resolution highlights both the importance of this sector to Europe and its diversity.
The European Parliament's motion for a resolution highlights both the importance of this sector to Europe and its diversity.
With regard to the publication of guidelines for the implementation of Community environment legislation in this sector, the report underlines the importance of taking a common approach to the environment and port development.
With regard to the publication of guidelines for the implementation of Community environment legislation in this sector, the report underlines the importance of taking a common approach to the environment and port development.
The specific nature of the port sector needs to be taken into account by the legislator when considering environment policy.
The specific nature of the port sector needs to be taken into account by the legislator when considering environment policy.
Hinterland connections are of considerable importance to ports and their development.
Hinterland connections are of considerable importance to ports and their development.
A port in a good location cannot fulfil its potential unless it has good connections.
A port in a good location cannot fulfil its potential unless it has good connections.
In addition, maritime transport must be treated in the same way as other transport modes.
In addition, maritime transport must be treated in the same way as other transport modes.
Your rapporteur therefore calls on the Commission to ensure equal conditions for the sector in its proposal on maritime transport without barriers.
Your rapporteur therefore calls on the Commission to ensure equal conditions for the sector in its proposal on maritime transport without barriers.
Short-sea shipping in Europe should not be placed at a disadvantage and Community-cleared goods should not be subject to further customs inspection in Europe.
Short-sea shipping in Europe should not be placed at a disadvantage and Community-cleared goods should not be subject to further customs inspection in Europe.
The report highlights the important role of new technologies in this sector.
The report highlights the important role of new technologies in this sector.
These technologies can help ports to overcome competitive pressures from third countries and the lack of space for expansion and thus enhance their efficiency and profitability.
These technologies can help ports to overcome competitive pressures from third countries and the lack of space for expansion and thus enhance their efficiency and profitability.
Competition with third country ports is a source of concern, since the latter are not subject to the same obligations and rules as those in the Union and may therefore enjoy an advantage as a result of less stringent provisions on state aids or the environment.
Competition with third country ports is a source of concern, since the latter are not subject to the same obligations and rules as those in the Union and may therefore enjoy an advantage as a result of less stringent provisions on state aids or the environment.
11. призовава за създаването на общностна мрежа за обмен на най-добри практики между пристанищата на ЕС; призовава регионалните организации, в чийто състав влизат както държави-членки на ЕС, така и държави, които не са част от Съюза, като например Организацията за Черноморско икономическо сътрудничество (ЧИС), да приемат съвместими процедури и практики с цел улесняване на регионалната търговия и намаляване на разходите;
Calls for the establishment of an EU-wide network for the exchange of best practices among EU ports; calls upon regional organisations that include EU and non-EU members, such as the Organisation of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC), to adopt compatible procedures and practices in order to facilitate regional trade and save costs;
Emmanouil Angelakas, Stavros Arnaoutakis, Elspeth Attwooll, Rolf Berend, Jana Bobošíková, Victor Boştinaru, Antonio De Blasio, Petru Filip, Gerardo Galeote, Iratxe García Pérez, Eugenijus Gentvilas, Gábor Harangozó, Filiz Hakaeva Hyusmenova, Mieczysław Edmund Janowski, Rumiana Jeleva, Gisela Kallenbach, Tunne Kelam, Evgeni Kirilov, Miloš Koterec, Constanze Angela Krehl, Sérgio Marques, Miroslav Mikolášik, James Nicholson, Jan Olbrycht, Maria Petre, Markus Pieper, Pierre Pribetich, Elisabeth Schroedter, Grażyna Staniszewska, Catherine Stihler, Margie Sudre, Kyriacos Triantaphyllides, Lambert van Nistelrooij, Vladimír Železný
Emmanouil Angelakas, Stavros Arnaoutakis, Elspeth Attwooll, Rolf Berend, Jana Bobošíková, Victor Boştinaru, Antonio De Blasio, Petru Filip, Gerardo Galeote, Iratxe García Pérez, Eugenijus Gentvilas, Gábor Harangozó, Filiz Hakaeva Hyusmenova, Mieczysław Edmund Janowski, Rumiana Jeleva, Gisela Kallenbach, Tunne Kelam, Evgeni Kirilov, Miloš Koterec, Constanze Angela Krehl, Sérgio Marques, Miroslav Mikolášik, James Nicholson, Jan Olbrycht, Maria Petre, Markus Pieper, Pierre Pribetich, Elisabeth Schroedter, Grażyna Staniszewska, Catherine Stihler, Margie Sudre, Kyriacos Triantaphyllides, Lambert van Nistelrooij, Vladimír Železný
Bernadette Bourzai, Jan Březina, Brigitte Douay, Den Dover, Emanuel Jardim Fernandes, Francesco Ferrari, Madeleine Jouye de Grandmaison, Ramona Nicole Mănescu, Ljudmila Novak, Mirosław Mariusz Piotrowski, Zita Pleštinská, Samuli Pohjamo, Manfred Weber
Bernadette Bourzai, Jan Březina, Brigitte Douay, Den Dover, Emanuel Jardim Fernandes, Francesco Ferrari, Madeleine Jouye de Grandmaison, Ramona Nicole Mănescu, Ljudmila Novak, Mirosław Mariusz Piotrowski, Zita Pleštinská, Samuli Pohjamo, Manfred Weber
Gabriele Albertini, Inés Ayala Sender, Etelka Barsi-Pataky, Michael Cramer, Luis de Grandes Pascual, Arūnas Degutis, Christine De Veyrac, Petr Duchoň, Saïd El Khadraoui, Robert Evans, Francesco Ferrari, Brigitte Fouré, Mathieu Grosch, Georg Jarzembowski, Timothy Kirkhope, Dieter-Lebrecht Koch, Jaromír Kohlíček, Bogusław Liberadzki, Eva Lichtenberger, Seán Ó Neachtain, Josu Ortuondo Larrea, Paweł Bartłomiej Piskorski, Reinhard Rack, Brian Simpson, Renate Sommer, Dirk Sterckx, Silvia-Adriana Ţicău, Yannick Vaugrenard
Gabriele Albertini, Inés Ayala Sender, Etelka Barsi-Pataky, Michael Cramer, Luis de Grandes Pascual, Arūnas Degutis, Christine De Veyrac, Petr Duchoň, Saïd El Khadraoui, Robert Evans, Francesco Ferrari, Brigitte Fouré, Mathieu Grosch, Georg Jarzembowski, Timothy Kirkhope, Dieter-Lebrecht Koch, Jaromír Kohlíček, Bogusław Liberadzki, Eva Lichtenberger, Seán Ó Neachtain, Josu Ortuondo Larrea, Paweł Bartłomiej Piskorski, Reinhard Rack, Brian Simpson, Renate Sommer, Dirk Sterckx, Silvia-Adriana Ţicău, Yannick Vaugrenard
Margrete Auken, Philip Bradbourn, Nathalie Griesbeck, Lily Jacobs, Elisabeth Jeggle, Maria Eleni Koppa, Helmuth Markov, Rosa Miguélez Ramos, Vural Öger, Marie Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Corien Wortmann-Kool
Margrete Auken, Philip Bradbourn, Nathalie Griesbeck, Lily Jacobs, Elisabeth Jeggle, Maria Eleni Koppa, Helmuth Markov, Rosa Miguélez Ramos, Vural Öger, Marie Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Corien Wortmann-Kool
относно оценката на санкциите, налагани от ЕС, като част от неговите действия и политики в областта на правата на човека
on the evaluation of EU sanctions as part of the EU’s actions and policies in the area of human rights
PE 405.920v03-00
PE 405.920
ИЗЛОЖЕНИЕ НА МОТИВИТЕ.............................................................................................22
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT..............................................................................................19
СТАНОВИЩЕ НА КОМИСИЯТА ПО РАЗВИТИЕ .............................................................24
OPINION of the Committee on Development ......................................................21
СТАНОВИЩЕ на комисията по международна търговия ..........................28
OPINION of the Committee on International Trade ......................................25
РЕЗУЛТАТ ОТ ОКОНЧАТЕЛНОТО ГЛАСУВАНЕ В КОМИСИЯ...................................33
RESULT OF FINAL VOTE IN COMMITTEE.........................................................................29
– като взе предвид Всеобщата декларация за правата на човека,
– having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,
– като взе предвид всички конвенции на Организацията на обединените нации за правата на човека и факултативните протоколи към тях,
– having regard to all United Nations human rights conventions and the optional protocols thereto,
– като взе предвид Международния пакт за граждански и политически права и двата факултативни протокола към него,
– having regard to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the two optional protocols thereto,
– като взе предвид Хартата на Организацията на обединените нации и по-конкретно членове 1 и 25, както и членове 39 и 41 от Глава VII,
– having regard to the Charter of the United Nations and specifically Articles 1 and 25 and, in Chapter VII, Articles 39 and 41 thereof,
– като взе предвид Европейската конвенция за правата на човека и протоколите към нея,
– having regard to the European Convention on Human Rights and the protocols thereto,
– като взе предвид Парижката харта за нова Европа,
– having regard to the Charter of Paris for a New Europe,
– като взе предвид Заключителния акт от Хелзинки,
– having regard to the Helsinki Final Act,