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Aldo Patriciello | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | With Council Regulation The trade preferences were granted for a period ending on 31 December 2010 and currently apply to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Kosovo for all the products under the scope of the aforesaid regulation. The termination of the trade preferences would take from the beneficiaries an objective ... | null |
Raül Romeva i Rueda | MEP | Greens/EFA | en | en | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | An important vote, the one on the budget. In fact, whereas the Council’s position on Draft amending budget No 5/2010 covers modifications to OLAF’s establishment plan, without additional financial provisions, as well as the revision of the forecast for Traditional Own Resources (TOR, i.e. customs duties and sugar secto... | null |
Angelika Werthmann | MEP | NI | en | de | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The Commission is proposing 20 additional permanent administrator In recent years, the European Parliament has repeatedly and, most recently, on 5 May 2010, expressed the view that OLAF should gradually move in the direction of comprehensive and unlimited institutional independence, in order to ensure that its activi... | null |
Luís Paulo Alves | MEP | S&D | en | pt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of this report because I believe that e-commerce cannot stay on the fringes of the internal market, as it is an important, forward-looking sector for economic growth in Europe. E-commerce can contribute to the knowledge economy, confer added value and opportunities on European companies and consumers... | null |
Liam Aylward | MEP | ALDE | en | ga | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Since it is crucial to the aims of the EU’s Europe 2020 strategy that electronic commerce be widespread throughout Europe, I support what the report says on the implementation of measures to encourage and strengthen electronic commerce in the internal market. Electronic commerce is of particular importance for entrepr... | null |
Zigmantas Balčytis | MEP | S&D | en | lt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted for this report. The potential of the internal market for e-commerce is not completely unlocked for many reasons. Consumers do not trust the security of the electronic market and many of them do not buy online because consumer protection rules and the level of protection differ significantly. I believe that we... | null |
Regina Bastos | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The state of e-commerce is constantly changing at the moment. It has already ceased to be an emerging technology and is an increasingly widespread reality. It is a very important means of promoting cross-border trade, improving access to a wider range of higher quality products and competitively reducing prices. Never... | null |
George Becali | MEP | NI | en | ro | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of this report for the benefits gained by SMEs and the development of the digital society, as well as to counteract the fragmentation of the market and standardise regulations. | null |
Sebastian Valentin Bodu | MEP | PPE | en | ro | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Establishing a proper online single market for Europe is one of the great challenges we are currently facing. Especially in the current economic crisis, it is becoming all the more important for Europe to make efforts to remove the barriers preventing e-commerce. At the moment, the EU is a market with 500 million cons... | null |
Alain Cadec | MEP | PPE | en | fr | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | E-commerce constitutes an important Internet contribution to economic activity. It is therefore important to remove any obstacles to the single market in this sector as a fragmented set of national rules impedes the vitality of this profitable sector. I agree with the rapporteur in highlighting the shortcomings of e-c... | null |
Maria Da Graça Carvalho | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The internal market for e-commerce is crucial for Europe, particularly if it is to attain the targets set out in the EU 2020 strategy. There are still obstacles to overcome, however. This report puts forward measures aimed at doing just that. The ones I consider particularly interesting are the control of copyright in... | null |
Carlos Coelho | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | E-commerce represents a market of critical importance for the EU in the 21st century, not least in pursuing the objectives of the Europe 2020 strategy. We are facing the enormous challenge of creating a truly single online market for Europe that will allow the EU to compete in the global market. The confidence of Euro... | null |
Lara Comi | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | E-commerce is vital for the development of the internal market: it removes information barriers, approaching the ideal of perfect competition to the benefit of consumers. It is capable of widening the potential market for small internal producers which would not be in a position to trade in other EU countries, protect... | null |
Corina Creţu | MEP | S&D | en | ro | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | As a result of the rate of online fraud, which is still fairly high, there remains a large degree of distrust in online shopping. This is why I voted for this resolution, which calls on the Commission to create a European early warning system, including a database, aimed at stopping illegal commercial practices, comba... | null |
Mário David | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted to adopt this report. In an internal market with over 500 million consumers, promoting greater flexibility in e-commerce and greater consumer confidence in online transactions will not only make it possible to exploit the economic potential of the digital single market but also encourage the development of new... | null |
Cornelis de Jong | MEP | GUE/NGL | en | en | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of this report because in general, I can support it. In particular, I was happy to note that in committee, most of my amendments were adopted. This way, SMEs will be supported in order to become more active players on the e-commerce market. At the same time, in my opinion, the report unnecessarily bri... | null |
Ioan Enciu | MEP | S&D | en | ro | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of this report. As shadow rapporteur for the opinion of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, I support the development of e-commerce, which is an integral part of European e-business. In future, the completion of the single ICT market in the EU will help overcome the problems which e-comme... | null |
Edite Estrela | MEP | S&D | en | pt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted for the report on completing the internal market for e-commerce. One of the objectives of the EU 2020 strategy is to promote the knowledge economy. In order to fully achieve this objective, it is necessary for the European Commission to present measures aimed at increasing the speed of broadband services and r... | null |
Diogo Feio | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | In the communication of 19 May 2010 on a digital agenda for Europe, the Commission demonstrated its desire to make online transactions simpler and more able to create confidence in digital technology. According to figures included in the report, one third of Europeans have made purchases online, but only 7% of consume... | null |
José Manuel Fernandes | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The free movement of goods in Europe is severely hampered by fragmented sets of national rules. The figures for the state of e-commerce in the European Union show that in 2009, one in three consumers in Europe bought at least one item online, but only 7% of European consumers dared to buy any from another Member State... | null |
Ilda Figueiredo | MEP | GUE/NGL | en | pt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The report on e-commerce contains some contradictions and an excessive insistence on creating an internal market. We acknowledge the importance of e-commerce, but there is much to do to ensure that it does not become a vehicle for serious new problems. As we emphasised during the debate, it is important to clarify man... | null |
Pat the Cope Gallagher | MEP | ALDE | en | ga | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Electronic commerce is creating market opportunities, especially for SMEs. Electronic commerce can play an important role in improving the competitiveness of the Irish and European economies. | null |
Tunne Kelam | MEP | PPE | en | en | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of this milestone report because it is a significant step towards the full implementation and integration of the European single market. In times of globalisation and digitalisation, the European Union cannot afford to lag behind in creating an efficient internal market for e-commerce which should als... | null |
Alan Kelly | MEP | S&D | en | en | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I welcome the call for the generation of more e-commerce within the EU borders. The EU must, however, encourage that this is done with respect to European legislation and it is essential that a high level of consumer protection is achieved. | null |
Eija-Riitta Korhola | MEP | PPE | en | fi | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I wish to thank my colleague, Mr Echeverría, for his excellent report, one for which I was very happy to vote. Ecommerce is a new and international sector, and, as a result, the European Union needs to assume an important role in the harmonisation of standards and practices. I would particularly like to mention those... | null |
Edvard Kožušník | MEP | ECR | en | cs | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Although the Internet is today the fastest developing retail channel, and the number of purchases via the Internet is growing every year, the number of cross-border transactions performed between Member States is unfortunately stagnating. It could almost be said that there is no internal market in the Union in the are... | null |
Giovanni La Via | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted for Mr Arias Echeverría’s report as I believe that e-commerce is a key market in EU policy, where certain interventions to increase the competitiveness of the EU economy in the context of the EU 2020 strategy can and must be provided for. Indeed, I believe that in order to take full advantage of the opportunit... | null |
Nuno Melo | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The single market has always been one of the great goals for the European Union to achieve. These days, cross-border e-commerce can make a very important contribution to enabling the single market to develop even further. Buying online has already become largely accepted by consumers at a domestic level, but the same ... | null |
Claudio Morganti | MEP | ID | en | it | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour because I believe e-commerce and the overcoming of barriers that still hinder its development to be of fundamental importance to the economy. The free movement of goods in Europe is severely hindered by fragmented sets of national rules, and 60% of customer attempts to buy items across national borde... | null |
Franz Obermayr | MEP | NI | en | de | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The report is being used to press ahead with a more extensive harmonisation of tax laws as well as of price fluctuations in the postal and financial services sector at EU level. I therefore voted against this text. | null |
Alfredo Pallone | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The recent Commission communication identified future strategies designed to reduce fragmentation and stimulate the growth in e-commerce. While e-commerce is, in fact, taking off at national level, the level of cross-border purchases is still low, reaching only 7% in 2009. The main obstacles are to do with language an... | null |
Georgios Papanikolaou | MEP | PPE | en | el | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Τhe Internet has become the most widespread form of distance selling. According to information provided by the Commission in response to my question (E 4964/2010), over one-third of EU consumers (37%) used the Internet last year to buy or order goods and services for private use. This represents an increase of 5 perce... | null |
Miguel Portas | MEP | GUE/NGL | en | pt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I abstained from the vote on this report, despite considering the promotion of e-commerce important and the extension of good Internet networks and services to the entire population necessary, even for the most isolated regions. I also agree that it is essential to combat the discrimination suffered by many members of... | null |
Robert Rochefort | MEP | ALDE | en | fr | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of Mr Arias Echeverría’s report on e-commerce: e-commerce is one of the sectors with the greatest repercussions in terms of growth and employment for decades to come, and the European Union needs to exploit this potential to its fullest. Remember that e-commerce facilitates and promotes the developme... | null |
Raül Romeva i Rueda | MEP | Greens/EFA | en | en | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | In this important report on e-commerce, among other things, we stress the importance of enhancing confidence in cross-border Internet payment systems (e.g. credit and debit cards and e-purses) by promoting a range of payment methods, enhancing interoperability and common standards, tackling technical barriers, supporti... | null |
Oreste Rossi | MEP | ID | en | it | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | We are well aware of the number and type of disadvantages, particularly in Italy, for those who live and reside in mountain or island communities. Building an internal e-commerce market would simplify access to the Internet and improve quality in EU countries and regions without good connections. It is important to de... | null |
Rafał Trzaskowski | MEP | PPE | en | pl | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I hope this report is a clear signal to the European Commission to take further steps to improve online trade inside the European Union. We are calling for the harmonisation and simplification of administrative procedures which, in their present form, are effective in stopping us from making purchases from foreign Int... | null |
Marie-Christine Vergiat | MEP | GUE/NGL | en | fr | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I could not bring myself to vote for this report despite it containing a number of positive elements, notably defending consumer interests and recognising the interests of SMEs on the e-commerce market. I condemn, in particular, those that congratulate the Commission for implementing the Third Postal Services Directiv... | null |
Sophie Auconie | MEP | PPE | en | fr | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of this report because it aims to improve the prevention of aviation accidents and assistance to victims and their families. I unreservedly support the approach taken by the rapporteur, who has called for an analysis of incidents at European level, something which has never been done to date. The rep... | null |
Liam Aylward | MEP | ALDE | en | ga | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of this report. Air traffic is ever-increasing and the risk of accident has also increased, despite improvements in safety standards, and therefore, European legislation relating to the investigation of accidents must be amended and brought up to date. I welcome what the report says on the rights of ... | null |
Zigmantas Balčytis | MEP | S&D | en | lt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I support this proposal. The EU directive currently in force which governs accident and incident investigations in civil aviation was approved in 1994. However, the aviation market and situation have changed and we therefore need to adopt a new EU regulation appropriate for the current situation. Firstly, a network of... | null |
George Becali | MEP | NI | en | ro | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted for this report because it proposes solutions to the problems caused recently by air accidents, not only from a technical perspective, but also especially with regard to providing assurances to the victims’ families. It also clarifies the role of the EASA and the national authorities in the fair, impartial inv... | null |
Vito Bonsignore | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Air traffic is constantly increasing and despite progress in the field of safety, reports still indicate an unrelenting rise in the number of air accidents. It is time for the European Union to regulate this sector more precisely and exactly too. I therefore strongly support the rapporteur’s objective of preventing un... | null |
Alain Cadec | MEP | PPE | en | fr | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | There has been a phenomenal increase in air traffic during the last few years. Despite numerous technological improvements, the risk of accidents has increased. Therefore, it is essential to adapt EU legislation on this subject. I therefore welcome Mrs De Veyrac’s proposals to adapt the 1994 directive on accident prev... | null |
Maria Da Graça Carvalho | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | It is vital to ensure safety in the civil aviation sector in Europe and to reduce the number of accidents and incidents by means of investigation and prevention procedures. I voted in favour of this regulation as I believe it fosters an environment that encourages spontaneous incident reporting by calling for safety i... | null |
Carlos Coelho | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The intensification of air traffic has resulted in an increased risk of air accidents occurring. Despite the safety improvements that have been introduced, gaps remain in the current accident investigation system. The safety system in this area is based on feedback and lessons learned from accidents and incidents. It ... | null |
Corina Creţu | MEP | S&D | en | ro | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | We are regularly appalled to hear news of a new air crash. I hope that the new regulation on the investigation and prevention of accidents and incidents in civil aviation will successfully meet the need for passenger safety in the form of a more precise measure than Directive 94/56/EC, which it is replacing. I believe... | null |
Edite Estrela | MEP | S&D | en | pt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of the report on the proposal for a regulation on investigation and prevention of accidents and incidents in civil aviation because it introduces new rules that will enable the strengthening of accident prevention, transparency and the speed of investigations in the case of an accident. | null |
Diogo Feio | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Given that the number of flights and passengers in civil aviation has been increasing significantly for years, and even though this has been accompanied by a drop in the number of air accidents and incidents, safety must continue to be a fundamental concern, now and forever. Given, too, that the directive regulating t... | null |
José Manuel Fernandes | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Air transport today undeniably plays a decisive role in people’s mobility and the dynamics of the global economy. Its importance and impact will surely continue to grow in a society increasingly defined by globalisation and the priority of making profitable use of time and space. In the current climate of a global cri... | null |
João Ferreira | MEP | GUE/NGL | en | pt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | We voted in favour because we recognise the importance of accident and incident investigation and prevention in civil aviation. We view as positive the fact that Member States have an active role, specifically through their respective investigation authorities, which will make up the European network of national autho... | null |
Nathalie Griesbeck | MEP | ALDE | en | fr | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | More independent safety investigations in the event of an aviation accident, improved assistance for the families of victims and optimum protection of data and privacy during an investigation are all measures which will improve aviation safety and factors which persuaded me to vote in favour of this report. It was wit... | null |
Ian Hudghton | MEP | Greens/EFA | en | en | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Volumes of air traffic have increased steadily in recent years. This naturally brings with it increased risks of accident and it is vital that adequate processes are put in place to minimise those risks. This report goes some way to improving the legislative framework and I accordingly voted in favour. | null |
Juozas Imbrasas | MEP | ID | en | lt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I agreed with the report because air traffic is steadily increasing year on year. The most important objective is flight safety and aviation security. Today, it is becoming particularly important to ensure flight safety for passengers, to protect passengers, crew, ground crew, the public and property from aviation acc... | null |
Alan Kelly | MEP | S&D | en | en | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | With the introduction of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), there will be a greater structure between national safety investigation authorities. It will help the agencies throughout Europe to pool their resources and findings and hopefully help to prevent future accidents from occurring. | null |
Giovanni La Via | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I supported Mrs De Veyrac’s report since I consider civil aviation safety in Europe to be one of the most important issues currently on the EU’s agenda. The objective we are setting ourselves with the new regulation is to reduce the number of air accidents to a minimum, improve safety standards, fully protect citizens... | null |
Petru Constantin Luhan | MEP | PPE | en | ro | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of this report because I think its final version provides an excellent compromise. The rights of and the provision of assistance to victims and their families will be guaranteed by the fact that every Member State will have to draw up a national civil aviation accident emergency plan and make sure th... | null |
Nuno Melo | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The European legislation currently governing aviation accident investigation dates from 1994. Given the great changes that have occurred in the sector in recent years, this legislation no longer meets current needs. Despite the major improvements in air safety that have been seen in recent years, the constant increase... | null |
Alexander Mirsky | MEP | S&D | en | lv | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | This is a very important initiative, which is why I supported it. I hope that as the project is developed, incidents in which the situation did not lead to an accident or a disaster will be taken into account. I have in mind an exceptional situation where passengers are put at risk due to a human factor. I became an e... | null |
Andreas Mölzer | MEP | NI | en | de | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Nowadays, the skies are becoming increasingly congested. As a result, air safety incidents and accidents are occurring more and more frequently. Incidents of this kind must be resolved fully and, above all, quickly within the EU. We also need to think of the families of the victims who, in the past, have often been le... | null |
Franz Obermayr | MEP | NI | en | de | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The establishment of a network of national investigation authorities is intended to make it possible in future to reduce disparities in investigating capacities in the EU. The intention is that, together, we will succeed in improving the quality of the investigations and providing a legal framework for cooperation bet... | null |
Alfredo Pallone | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of Mrs De Veyrac’s report because I believe it to be a considerable step forward in the sector. The aim of the proposal for a regulation on investigation and prevention of accidents and incidents in civil aviation is to increase the transparency of information made available to national civil aviatio... | null |
Aldo Patriciello | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Air traffic has been increasing steadily for years, but despite considerable improvements in safety, this increase has only increased the risk of air accidents. In a situation of this kind, it is essential to ensure that accidents are the subject of independent investigations that can determine safety deficiencies wit... | null |
Robert Rochefort | MEP | ALDE | en | fr | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I supported Mrs De Veyrac’s report, which aims to improve civil aviation safety standards. It is against this fundamental backdrop that the precise causes of incidents and accidents should be brought to light. In order to do so, independent investigation must be guaranteed; in other words, investigations must be carri... | null |
Raül Romeva i Rueda | MEP | Greens/EFA | en | en | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The Verts/ALE Group tabled several amendments in the Committee on Transport and Tourism, such as a better definition of ‘preliminary reports’, stronger independence of investigations, also from financial interests, better availability of flight data recordings, better info to victims’ relatives, a review of this regula... | null |
Nuno Teixeira | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | There has been a sharp increase in air traffic since the European directive governing aviation accident investigation, which dates from 1994. Although there have been significant safety improvements, this increase has naturally led to an increased probability of accidents occurring. It has also been accompanied by gre... | null |
Marie-Christine Vergiat | MEP | GUE/NGL | en | fr | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of this report, as it is intended to make investigations of aviation incidents and accidents more independent and transparent. I am delighted that this text has been adopted. It should speed up the investigation process and improve the information given to victims’ families, while guaranteeing person... | null |
Artur Zasada | MEP | PPE | en | pl | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I was pleased to hear the results of today’s vote on Mrs De Veyrac’s report. I did, of course, endorse adoption of the document. The current system of investigating accidents in civil aviation is now 16 years old. During this time, air traffic in the skies of Europe has increased significantly. The risk of accidents h... | null |
Sophie Auconie | MEP | PPE | en | fr | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | We all remember the gas crises of 2006, 2008 and 2009. They resulted in gas cuts to millions of Europeans, who were caught in the crossfire between Russia and Ukraine. I welcome the work done by the Members on this topic. This resolution allows for networks to be interconnected and better crisis management. As far as ... | null |
Zigmantas Balčytis | MEP | S&D | en | lt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Consumption of natural gas has increased dramatically in Europe in the last decade. With a reduction in the volume of internal gas extraction and an increase in demand, dependence on imported gas is also on the rise. In September 2009, when speaking in the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy at the time this dr... | null |
George Becali | MEP | NI | en | ro | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The European Union needs a sustainable gas market, diversification of networks, a transparent, supportive internal market and reliable monitoring of the supply from third countries. | null |
Sebastian Valentin Bodu | MEP | PPE | en | ro | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The European Union’s energy security policy should allow it to anticipate crisis situations, similar to the 2009 gas crisis, and not only to react to them. The EU’s growing dependency on external energy resources, coming mostly from politically unstable countries which behave unpredictably, could affect Member States’... | null |
Alain Cadec | MEP | PPE | en | fr | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Security of the EU gas supply is a crucial factor in the necessary development of a European energy strategy. In the current context of energy dependence, it is important to bring producers, distributors, consumers and public authorities together to speak with one voice and ensure that the Union is not the weak link i... | null |
Maria Da Graça Carvalho | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | This regulation makes a contribution to solving the gas supply crisis in Europe. It is vital to lay down rules to safeguard and improve the management of gas supplies in Europe. To improve management of Union emergency situations, I feel it is essential to ensure increased interconnection capacity between Member State... | null |
Corina Creţu | MEP | S&D | en | ro | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The issue of the EU’s gas supply is a strategic priority, especially at a time when dependency on imports has increased significantly. The gas crisis between Russia and Ukraine and the continuing large degree of unpredictability surrounding the behaviour of these Eastern European partners are forcing the EU to take ac... | null |
Marielle De Sarnez | MEP | ALDE | en | fr | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Reducing the energy dependence of the EU should be the top priority of our common energy policy. We all know what needs to be done to achieve this and it coincides with the commitments made to combat climate change: we need to make energy savings of 20%, mainly by increasing our energy efficiency, and to increase the ... | null |
Edite Estrela | MEP | S&D | en | pt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of the report on the proposal for a regulation concerning measures to safeguard security of gas supply because I believe that more coordinated action at European level is needed so that potential future crises can be better managed. | null |
Diogo Feio | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Gas currently represents more than a quarter of the energy supplied to the European Union and more than half of it comes from suppliers outside the EU. In 2020, more than 80% of the gas used will be imported and already today, some Member States are 100% dependent on gas imports. This raises serious issues of security... | null |
José Manuel Fernandes | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | This regulation on security of gas supply and repealing Directive 2004/67/EC provides a concrete response to a real problem that the Union is facing. This situation became clear during the gas crisis between Russia and Ukraine last winter, when millions of Europeans and our economy itself were severely affected. Safeg... | null |
Ilda Figueiredo | MEP | GUE/NGL | en | pt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | We acknowledge the concerns expressed about security of gas supply, with regard to which the Member States must play an active role, specifically through their respective competent authorities, but we consider the issue that was raised about gas from Russia exaggerated. If you fear problems, the solution is to negotia... | null |
Pat the Cope Gallagher | MEP | ALDE | en | ga | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The key issues in this report were regional transparency, solidarity and cooperation. Security of gas supply must be ensured for the economic development and political stability of Europe. | null |
Adam Gierek | MEP | S&D | en | pl | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Security of gas supply depends on diversification of routes and sources of supply in order to avoid the monopoly of third countries and also to take advantage of market mechanisms and eliminate the effects of breakdowns in supply routes. It is necessary to make a clear distinction between different users of gas: domes... | null |
Małgorzata Handzlik | MEP | PPE | en | pl | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The gas security regulation is an important step towards putting the principle of the solidarity of Member States into practice over the question of policy on security of gas supply. Our region in particular, which is, in large measure, dependent on one supplier, will benefit from the measures agreed as part of the re... | null |
Juozas Imbrasas | MEP | ID | en | lt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I agreed with this report because today, ensuring a diverse, uninterrupted supply of gas and consumer protection is becoming particularly important. Millions of European citizens and the EU economy suffered greatly during the gas crisis between Russia and Ukraine. Energy security is one of the EU’s most important prio... | null |
Alan Kelly | MEP | S&D | en | en | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | As there is only a finite amount of natural gas in the world, it is vital that its supply to those in most need of it is secure. With this decision, a ‘Union Emergency Plan’ may be declared for a specifically affected geographical region. This will help those whose supply of gas is affected suddenly and who are vulnera... | null |
Giovanni La Via | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted for Mr Vidal-Quadras’s report on the proposal for a regulation as I consider the efforts made to extend coordination of the Member States in order to establish measures to safeguard security of gas supply to be worthwhile. Gas consumption in Europe has increased rapidly during the last 10 years and, with decre... | null |
Petru Constantin Luhan | MEP | PPE | en | ro | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | In a world dominated recently by oil price fluctuations and disruptions to natural gas supplies, there are growing concerns in the European Union about the lack of energy security. We are increasingly aware of how vulnerable we are to these upsets. As a result, concrete steps must be taken to adopt an effective energy... | null |
Marisa Matias | MEP | GUE/NGL | en | pt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Security of the European Union’s gas supply should guarantee all Europeans access to energy for their basic needs, such as cooking and heating, and ensure access for essential public services such as hospitals and schools. It should also guarantee the preservation of jobs. These must be the priorities and public polic... | null |
Mario Mauro | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mr Vidal-Quadras’s report, which sets out the new EU regulation on the security of gas supply, is certainly an effective instrument to avoid the growing risk that gas supply will be halted in the event of a crisis. It is a mechanism which would afford a high degree of protection for families without producing any form... | null |
Jean-Luc Mélenchon | MEP | GUE/NGL | en | fr | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | This text makes natural gas an everyday commodity. It is not an everyday commodity. It is an energy resource and therefore a shared human asset. It is distinguished by the fact that it is a fossil fuel. For these two reasons, it must be used with the restraint needed to protect our ecosystem and in accordance with the... | null |
Nuno Melo | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Gas is an increasingly important energy source across the EU. Past events have shown the importance of security of gas supply, since the EU is highly dependent on gas from eastern Europe, particularly Russia. Concrete measures therefore need to be adopted to establish the internal market for gas and effective competit... | null |
Alexander Mirsky | MEP | S&D | en | lv | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted for this resolution because the European Union should not have to rely on the mood that the leaders of the transit countries, Ukraine and Belarus, happen to be in. I am convinced that with this vote, we are sending out a clear signal to those who want to derive extra profit from hydrocarbons in transit by spec... | null |
Franz Obermayr | MEP | NI | en | de | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | It is important for the EU to achieve a certain independence in terms of its gas supply from third countries, and therefore cooperation within the Union is important where this makes sense. On the other hand, the fundamental competences in relation to energy policy should remain at national level and here, in some res... | null |
Justas Vincas Paleckis | MEP | S&D | en | lt | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted for this report because I agree with the opinion that the EU must learn from recent history and be ready in case there is a repeat of the gas supply crisis. As we can see, national measures alone will not always help to deal with supply interruptions. The EU Member States must prepare and coordinate crisis man... | null |
Alfredo Pallone | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I wholeheartedly support the report by Mr Vidal-Quadras. The supply of gas and, hence, energy, is crucial to the European Union and to its development and welfare. It is therefore essential to adopt a European approach and strategy. The stakes are too high, and we cannot leave it up to individual national systems to m... | null |
Rovana Plumb | MEP | S&D | en | ro | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Among all the types of fossil fuels available, gas is the one which emits the least CO2, giving it a key role in the process of Europe’s transition to a low carbon energy system. At present, a quarter of the primary energy consumed in Europe is gas, with almost 60% of the volume of gas consumed coming from imports. Al... | null |
Robert Rochefort | MEP | ALDE | en | fr | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | We all remember the interruption to deliveries of gas from Russia to Ukraine during the winter of 2008/2009, as a result of which 17 Member States had no gas supply, leaving a great many citizens with no heating while outside temperatures were at their lowest. We must do whatever we can to prevent this from ever occur... | null |
Raül Romeva i Rueda | MEP | Greens/EFA | en | en | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The legislation adopted today is a welcome, if overdue, step towards addressing the cyclical disruptions to our gas supply. The final text goes much further than originally envisioned. Crucially, it makes the Commission responsible for EU-wide coordination during emergencies. It also addresses the needs of individual c... | null |
Oreste Rossi | MEP | ID | en | it | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | We are in favour of the report on the gas supply because it aims to reduce the vulnerability of the European Union, while guaranteeing a supply of gas to domestic users, small and medium-sized enterprises and providers of essential social services, even in difficult situations. The text also stresses the issue of tran... | null |
Derek Vaughan | MEP | S&D | en | en | 2010-09-21T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | In recent years, there have been a number of disruptions to gas supplies across the EU caused by disputes between suppliers and transit countries, including the Russia-Ukraine gas dispute of January 2009. These disruptions demonstrate a pressing need for the EU to diversify its gas supply. I particularly welcome the re... | null |
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