Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2006-01-17-Speech-2-060"
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"In quashing this second proposal for a directive, before our first reading and notwithstanding the fact that the Jarzembowski report brought about some real progress and constituted a solid base from which to work, the left and certain trade unions are going to plunge the port services back into a situation of legal uncertainty and political instability.
The withdrawal of self-handling and the recognition of criteria relating to maritime safety and to professional qualifications in the selection procedure for service providers were advances on the first proposal for a directive.
European ports have to invest if they are to develop and respond to the increase in maritime traffic. A port like Marseilles needs European competition that is fair and equitable if it is to defend its assets and its jobs. Our Community fleet needs efficient and competitive port services.
This proposal, while admittedly imperfect, would have brought legal certainty and stability to a booming sector. I remain opposed to the rejection of the text, an action that amounts to our abandoning our responsibilities. If the text were to be rejected, then I should like the Commission to propose a Green Paper on port policy and to consult all of the parties concerned.
I will conclude by thanking the French law enforcement agencies, which kept Parliament safe in the face of yesterday’s intolerable demonstrations."@en1
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