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"Madam President, Commissioner, at a time when the air transport sector is going through one of its most difficult crises due to the unparalleled rise in fuel prices, it is vital that we invest our attention and our legislative effort in measures that will help to maintain the strength and dynamism of this sector.
In this context, the commitment to improve the common rules for the operation of air services in the Community must cover some fundamental points: firstly, reinforcement of the financial fitness requirements for airlines, given the potential relationship between the financial soundness of carriers and safety; secondly, transparency in the setting of ticket prices with a clear indication, in addition to the basic cost, of the taxes, duties and other charges, and, finally, the unequivocal definition of public service obligations, including conditions resulting from specific constraints in the outermost regions and the need to safeguard competition.
The rapporteur proposes that we accept the Council common position. This means that, in addition to the points already mentioned, the main objectives identified by Parliament at first reading have been achieved. In effect, this text formulates and defines proper rules on the issues of operating licences, leasing of aircraft, public service obligations and traffic distribution rules, while reinforcing the internal market and passenger rights. It therefore gives the Commission the right to negotiate intra-Community traffic rights with third countries and reinforces the employment rights of those working in the sector.
I must therefore congratulate Mr Degutis on his work in this respect and support the acceptance of the Council common position without further amendment. Both arms of the legislative authority have worked to achieve an important agreement. Will the result help to overcome the crisis? I was pleased to hear the Commissioner’s response. Will this help to ensure a better and more effective internal market in aviation that will be of benefit to the economy and people? We hope so."@en1
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