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"Ladies and gentlemen, it is no simple matter to establish equal conditions for the various forms of transport. Qualification requirements for crews, the infrastructure of the individual forms of transport, the fuel or energy required to keep things running, unified operating rules for a given form of transport, environmental impact and how to assess it – there are indeed many aspects to consider, all the way from research and development to the investigation of accidents. This is why the report under discussion is attracting so much interest from the experts in the field.
A basic requirement when introducing any measure is to ensure fair competition. It is therefore necessary to require that the introduction of carbon dioxide emission permits for aviation fulfils paragraph 32 of the motion for a resolution in the sense of the Kyoto Protocol, in other words with no growth in emissions compared to the base year, and that this applies to all organisations. In the modern age, aviation is always in the forefront when it comes to introducing new technical solutions. It is therefore sure to provide an example in cutting other emissions, although establishing limits is a matter for further negotiation. Despite this, it is necessary to establish standards for volatile hydrocarbons – especially aromatic ones – and solid particulates, oxides of nitrogen and other factors such as noise on an equal basis for all users of the European Union’s air space, in such a way that EU transport firms do not suffer discrimination through the selective application of limits.
It is similarly desirable to support the use of biofuels. We must not allow unfair competition from foreign transport firms through the introduction of VAT, and it is essential to coordinate such a step across the entire aviation sector and not just within the EU. The operation as a whole will certainly be complex but it is feasible, as long as the conditions set out in the report are adhered to. On behalf of the Confederal Group of the European United Left/Nordic Green Left, I therefore strongly urge all Members to endorse the report on reducing the climate change impact of aviation, including our amendment.
I would like to conclude with the comment that flights by military aircraft and helicopters used for espionage and guard duties constitute a significant source of emissions. Let us try to reduce them, Commissioner."@en1
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