In the shaping of the next European Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10), we, the undersigned 110 European associations representing key European RD&I stakeholders, hereby urge the EU Institutions to significantly increase the current budget in view of FP10 and to make pan-European collaborative research the cornerstone of FP10, answering industrial needs by excellence.
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The undersigned associations representing EU terminal operators, tugowners, maritime pilots, agents, shippers and freight forwarders (FEPORT, ETA, EMPA, ECASBA, ESC and CLECAT) support
the spirit of the ETS Maritime as we all welcome initiatives stimulate the decarbonization of maritime shipping and the greening of the fleets. The way that ETS Maritime is currently envisaged, hower, raises grave concerns about the extra-EU application of ETS Maritime in view of the serious risk of carbon leakage and business leakage at the expense of EU ports. ETS costs related to extra-EU voyages can be easily avoided or reduced by calling at ports outside the EU or through transhipment.
The European Shippers’ Council (ESC) welcomes the EU decarbonisation ambitions and the overall climate goals as laid down in the European Climate Law and the European Green Deal. ESC is further committed to the ultimate purpose of the Fit for 55 Package, namely a 55% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 – compared to 1990 levels – and a carbon neutral Europe by 2050.
Through the EU Slot Regulation slots are allocated on a neutral, transparent, and non-discriminatory basis to airlines on slot coordinated airports in Europe. When the EU Slot Regulation (95/93) was adopted, the aviation industry was in a different position than it is currently. According to the European Shippers’ Council, current challenges on capacity, congestion, sustainability, noise pollution and the added value of certain flights have made the EU slot regulation out of date.
The European Commission has proposed amendments to the Weights and Dimensions legislation, including provisions that would allow cross-border operations with European Modular System (EMS) vehicles and the use of longer and heavier vehicles. This proposal has been met with mixed reactions from stakeholders, with some expressing concerns about the potential negative impacts on road safety, congestion, and the environment.
The European Shippers’ Council (ESC) welcomes the ambitious climate goals laid down in the European Climate Law and the European Green Deal and likewise supports the ultimate purpose of the Fit for 55 Package, namely a 55% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 – compared to 1990 levels – and a carbon neutral Europe by 2050.
On 14 July, the European Commission presented a legislative package to achieve the stricter target of a 55% CO2 reduction compared to 1999 by 2030 and, thus, contribute to solving the climate problem.
To combat carbon leakage, which until now has been regulated in the ETS itself, a new instrument is being developed: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Given the importance of combating carbon leakage for the climate, economy, and employment, we think this is a good development.
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We, the undersigned 93 European associations representing key European research & innovation stakeholders, hereby urge the EU Institutions to make research, development and innovation (RD&I) a priority within the next Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027. We call on the Council of the EU to raise the budget allocated to the Horizon Europe programme to at least €120 billion (in 2018 prices), of which at least 60% should be dedicated to the “Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness” pillar.
The above-signed organisations welcome the decision of the European Commission to repeal Directive 2010/65 and replace the existing Directive with a Regulation establishing a European Single Window Environment. The decision of the European Commission to base its proposal on existing systems (National Single Windows) is correct and will allow industry and Member States to continue to develop and innovate existing systems. However, the signatories of this paper see a need to further clarify some key aspects before the legal text can achieve its goal of reducing the administrative burden on maritime transport whilst ensuring the negative effects of the previous initiative are not repeated.
The European Union has set ambitious goals regarding the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. It strives to be a global leader in the transition towards a net-zero-greenhouse
gas emissions economy by scaling up technological innovations in various fields. The waterborne transport sector is committed to contribute to this aim.
The Consortia BER has, since it was first adopted in 1995, established the relationship between carriers and their customers on the need to achieve maximal productivity and service improvements. It has a major effect on the market and the relationship between suppliers & users as set out below.
In the first part of the Mobility Package published on 31 May 2017, the European Commission is proposing revisions to several directives covering road transport. This position paper addresses the proposals of the first part of the Mobility Package concerning social dimension issues and road charging.