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Mr President, the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on conditions for access to the gas transmission networks is a good example of fruitful cooperation between the institutions and therefore a success story. Thanks to the constructive approach of the rapporteur, Mr Seppänen, and his colleagues in all the political groups in Parliament, we arrived at a text that will bring about the desired results. For this, I would like to thank you all. Your commitment to this legislative proposal has ensured not only the quality of the text but also rapid and efficient treatment.
The regulation, once effective, will provide a level playing field for conditions for access to the gas transmission networks across the whole European market, hence completing a crucial element of the Internal Gas Market Directive. Non-discriminatory and transparent conditions for access to the grid are essential if competition is to develop.
The European Parliament has played a crucial role in the whole process. Most of the amendments adopted at first reading have been accepted by both the Council and the Commission. It is, therefore, safe to say that the European Parliament has already made its mark on the text.
Now we are close to finalising the legislative process, again with a recommendation amending the text of the common position. The Commission can fully accept the outcome of the compromise between the European Parliament and the Council. Its results finally pave the way for adoption of the regulation by the Council and thus add an important piece of legislation to the legal framework establishing the internal market for gas.
I am aware that some of you would have liked to go further by including access to storage in the scope of the regulation. Like Parliament, the Commission attaches great importance to this issue. However, I am absolutely sure that this regulation would not be the right place to address such an important topic.
Discussions on a voluntary agreement on guidelines for non-discriminatory conditions for access to storage facilities are nearing a successful conclusion. Such an agreement would be the most efficient way to bring about rapid improvements to the market from 1 April 2005, on condition that the industry sticks to the provisions of the agreement.
It goes without saying that both the regulators and the Commission will closely monitor the implementation of these guidelines. Further action will be taken in due course if appropriate.
I would encourage you to adopt the recommendation submitted by the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, as this represents the best way to promote our common objectives: a well-functioning internal market for gas, to the benefit of the consumers and the competitiveness of Europe.
I should add that the Commission will continue to consult all the stakeholders and the experience we have had with the Madrid Forum has been extremely successful."@en1
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