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DRAFT OPINION (2024/2051(INI)) 2025-02-13

On a revamped long-term budget for the Union in a changing world

Committee on Transport and Tourism · Rapporteur: Rosa Serrano Sierra

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AMENDMENTS

The Committee on Transport and Tourism presents to the Committee on Budgets, as the committee responsible, the following:

Amendment 1

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to Articles 311, 312, 323 and 324 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU),

– having regard to Articles 170, 171, 311, 312, 323 and 324 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU),

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Amendment 2

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/1153 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2021 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1316/2013 and (EU) No 283/20141a,

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1a OJ L 249 14.7.2021, p. 38, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1153/oj.

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Amendment 3

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2024/1679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2024 on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network, amending Regulations (EU) 2021/1153 and (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1315/20131a (TEN-T Regulation),

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1a OJ L, 2024/1679, 28.6.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1679/oj.

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Amendment 4

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Commission proposal of 29 January 2025 entitled ‘A Competitiveness Compass for the EU’ (COM(2025)0030),

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Amendment 5

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Commission proposal of 9 December 2020 entitled ‘Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy – putting European transport on track for the future’ (COM(2020)0789),

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Amendment 6

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Brussels Declaration of 4 April 2024 on the mobility of tomorrow,

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Amendment 7

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 f (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Palma Declaration of 31 October 2023 calling for social sustainability in the tourism sector in the European Union,

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Amendment 8

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 g (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Barcelona Declaration of 22 September 2023 entitled ‘Mobility for people: advancing social and territorial cohesion’,

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Amendment 9

Motion for a resolution

Recital A a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Aa. whereas Article 170 TFEU provides that the Union must contribute to the establishment and development of trans-European networks in the areas of transport, telecommunications and energy so that EU citizens, economic operators, and regional and local communities can derive the full benefit from an area without internal frontiers;

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Amendment 10

Motion for a resolution

Recital A b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Ab. whereas Article 171 TFEU establishes the framework for achieving the objectives outlined in Article 170, encompassing, inter alia, the provision of support for projects of common interest;

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Amendment 11

Motion for a resolution

Recital G a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Ga. whereas the specific cross-border nature of sectors such as transport and energy, with high EU added value and which play a key role in achieving various Union strategic goals, should be taken into account when establishing a new budgetary framework for the post-2027 MFF;

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Amendment 12

Motion for a resolution

Recital G b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Gb. whereas the transport sector is essential to the Union’s strategic autonomy, economic development, competitiveness, decarbonisation efforts and social cohesion, as well as its territorial accessibility and the connectivity of all its regions, in particular its peripheral, rural, island and outermost regions and other disadvantaged geographical areas;

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Amendment 13

Motion for a resolution

Recital G c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Gc. whereas centrally managed funding instruments such as the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) have proven to be highly successful in developing the trans-European transport network (TEN-T), particularly cross-border projects; whereas the CEF has been the most efficient instrument to ensure cooperation and alignment among Member States on large-scale, cross-border projects in transport, energy and telecommunications with the highest European added value;

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Amendment 14

Motion for a resolution

Recital G d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Gd. whereas the need for and added value of the CEF, along with transport investment needs at large, is underscored by the high number of funding applications, which consistently and significantly exceed the actual available budget;

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Amendment 15

Motion for a resolution

Recital G e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Ge. whereas EU-coordinated just transition funding is essential for advancing social and climate justice, creating quality jobs and boosting EU competitiveness while upholding our decarbonisation objectives;

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Amendment 16

Motion for a resolution

Recital G f (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Gf. whereas the Social Climate Fund (SCF) will be crucial for supporting vulnerable households and transport users in the transition towards more sustainable mobility, leaving no one behind;

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Amendment 17

Motion for a resolution

Recital G g (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Gg. whereas the 2021 European industrial strategy designates tourism as a key EU industrial ecosystem, prioritising its green and digital transition, as well as resilience; whereas tourism, which is vital for competitiveness, employment and social well-being, persistently faces socioeconomic, environmental and digital challenges;

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Amendment 18

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6a. Highlights the fact that, as indicated in the Draghi report, well-functioning transport networks and services, as well as a thriving transport industry, are crucial for the competitiveness of the entire EU economy, generating 5 % of its GDP, 5 % of all direct jobs and 10 % of cross-border employment; recognises that transport systems are fundamental to ensuring access to goods, services and resources, which drives economic growth, creates jobs and fosters territorial and social cohesion across the Union;

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Amendment 19

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11a. Underlines, in this respect, that the next MFF should continue supporting key joint undertakings, in particular the Clean Aviation, SESAR 3 and EU-Rail Joint Undertakings, which are crucial for driving public-private partnerships in research and innovation to the benefit of the European transport sector, by fostering collaboration, setting strategic priorities and leveraging public funding to attract private investment;

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Amendment 20

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12. Stresses that the next MFF should include much greater funding for energy, transport and digital infrastructure, with priority given to cross-border connections and national links with European added value; considers that such infrastructure goes hand in hand with a deepening of the single market;

12. Stresses that the next MFF should include much greater funding for energy, transport and digital infrastructure, with priority given to cross-border connections, missing links and bottlenecks, and national links with European added value; considers that such infrastructure goes hand in hand with a deepening of the single market;

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Amendment 21

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12a. Insists that the CEF has been highly successful in developing the TEN-T, particularly in implementing cross-border sections, addressing missing links and bottlenecks, and supporting the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure and the digitalisation of transport; recalls that it has proven to be the most efficient financing instrument for large-scale, cross-border projects in transport, energy and telecommunications, delivering the highest European added value; further recalls that centrally managed European programmes, such as the CEF, are essential for implementing these complex, multi-state projects (including with non-EU countries); argues that single national plans would hinder the cooperation and alignment with EU strategic priorities that the CEF guarantees;

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Amendment 22

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12b. Recalls that the TEN-T completion deadlines of 2030 for the core network, 2040 for the extended core network and 2050 for the comprehensive network are binding on the Member States and require massive and sustained infrastructure investments; underscores that, in line with the Draghi report, the TEN-T requires EUR 845 billion in investment by 2040, including EUR 210 billion for cross-border links; emphasises, however, that, as stated in the Draghi report, completing the TEN-T can unlock further growth and competitiveness in the EU as it is projected to bring an annual GDP increase of EUR 467 billion in 2050; underscores, therefore, the critical need to ensure the continuation of the CEF programme, which focuses on cross-border projects, climate resilience and military mobility, with a substantial budget increase in the next MFF;

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Amendment 23

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13a. Insists that the future European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) announced by the Commission should not in any way replace a robust, centrally managed and dedicated European transport funding instrument, such as the CEF; underlines that the ECF should be a complementary financing instrument with a dedicated budget supporting transport research and innovation in transport and fostering cross-sector synergies (e.g. with digital technologies and energy), thus bringing clear added value to EU competitiveness; calls on the Commission to consider, within the next MFF, establishing a centrally managed fund for transport-related Important Projects of Common European Interest, such as the implementation of cross-border rail infrastructure projects or the deployment of innovative rail transport technologies, including the European Rail Traffic Management System and Digital Automatic Coupling;

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Amendment 24

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15a. Regrets the fragmented funding landscape for tourism in the current MFF; reiterates that Parliament has repeatedly called for a specific programme and dedicated budget line for sustainable tourism within the post-2027 MFF to address the sector’s needs, stimulate job creation and growth and ensure well-being, especially for local communities; insists that sufficient funding is required to advance towards a more socially, economically and environmentally sustainable tourism model;

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Amendment 25

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16a. Underlines, in this respect, that completing TEN-T, streamlining border crossings, improving connectivity and securing critical supply chains is key to EU strategic autonomy; points out that European manufacturing needs support to build resilience, diversify supply chains and secure access to critical raw materials and technologies relevant to transport (e.g. for electric vehicles, battery production, advanced rail technologies, etc.);

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Amendment 26

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18. Recalls that social, economic and territorial cohesion is a cornerstone of European integration and is vital in binding the Union together and deepening the single market; underlines that a modernised cohesion policy must follow a decentralised, place-based, multilevel governance approach and be built around the shared management and partnership principle, fully involving local and regional authorities;

18. Recalls that social, economic and territorial cohesion is a cornerstone of European integration and is vital in binding the Union together and deepening the single market; underlines that a modernised cohesion policy must follow a decentralised, place-based, multilevel governance approach and be built around the shared management and partnership principle, fully involving local and regional authorities; draws attention to the role of regional and local authorities in the successful implementation of EU transport projects, with particular reference to those funded through the European Regional Development Fund, Cohesion Fund and Interreg programmes;

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Amendment 27

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18a. Notes that the cohesion policy, through its European Structural and Investment Fund, has significantly contributed to the financing of key transport projects, particularly cross-border connections and missing links; considers that in the next MFF, structural funds should continue to help EU regions and cities reduce disparities and improve territorial accessibility and sustainable connectivity across the EU, paying particular attention to peripheral, rural, island and outermost regions, as well as other disadvantaged geographical areas;

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Amendment 28

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 20

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

20. Points out that Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has had substantial economic and social consequences, in particular in Member States bordering Russia; insists that the next MFF provide support to these regions;

20. Points out that Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has had substantial economic and social consequences, in particular in Member States bordering Russia; underscores, in this context, the importance of the interconnectedness of the single market and its transport network with neighbouring countries, in particular with Ukraine and Moldova; insists that the next MFF provide support to these regions and establish EU-Ukraine-Moldova connectivity as a priority by focusing on enhanced border crossings and the integration of Ukrainian rail through the adoption of the European standard gauge;

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Amendment 29

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 21

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

21. Highlights that the green and digital transitions are inextricably linked to competitiveness, the modernisation of the economy and the resilience of society and that, therefore, the post-2027 MFF must continue to support the twin transitions;

21. Highlights that the green and digital transitions are inextricably linked to competitiveness, the modernisation of the economy, the creation of high-quality employment and improved working conditions, and the resilience of society and that, therefore, the post-2027 MFF must continue to support the twin transitions;

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Amendment 30

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 22 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

22a. Points out that the Draghi report recognises transport as a priority sector for the EU’s transition to a net zero economy and that decarbonisation is one of the main preconditions for the industry’s growth; recalls that the EU’s sustainable and smart mobility strategy provides a comprehensive roadmap for a competitive, green, smart and affordable EU transport system; notes that, according to the Draghi report, annual transport decarbonisation investment needs across all transport modes in the entire EU will require approximately EUR 150 billion from 2025 to 2030 and EUR 869 billion from 2031 to 2050; considers that support for this purpose must be significantly increased in the next MFF;

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Amendment 31

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 22 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

22b. Is convinced that increased funding for the Just Transition Fund is essential to support regions and workers in a fair and inclusive transition to a climate-neutral economy; calls for a stronger just transition policy framework for transport sector workers, including robust upskilling and reskilling programmes, as well as concrete measures to address labour shortages and enhance the sector’s attractiveness;

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Amendment 32

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 23

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

23. Underlines that industry will be central in the transition to net zero and that support will be needed in helping some industrial sectors and their workers to adapt; stresses that the transition must leave no one behind, requiring investment in regions that are heavily fossil-fuel dependent and increased support for households, in particular through the Social Climate Fund;

23. Underlines that industry will be central in the transition to net zero and that support will be needed in helping some industrial sectors, such as transport, and their workers to adapt; stresses that the transition must leave no one behind, requiring investment in regions that are heavily fossil-fuel dependent and increased support for households, in particular through the SCF, to address energy and transport poverty; calls for an increase in funding for the SCF in the next MFF to support vulnerable households and transport users throughout the transition towards more sustainable mobility; points out that this should help, among other things, to facilitate the purchase of zero-emission vehicles, accelerate the deployment of charging infrastructure and improve the quality and frequency of public transport;

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Amendment 33

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 23 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

23a. Highlights the fact that, as recognised by the Draghi report, insufficient public and private charging and refuelling infrastructure remains a major obstacle for the uptake of zero-emission vehicles; calls for the post-2027 MFF to increase its support for financing instruments, such as the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility, to accelerate the deployment of charging and refuelling networks across the EU; stresses that the next MFF should establish, among other things, an EU incentive scheme to support affordable electric vehicle purchases in the Member States, especially for low- and middle-income consumers affected by transport poverty, ensuring a fair and effective framework for accelerating the EU-wide transition towards sustainable mobility;

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Amendment 34

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 23 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

23b. Stresses that, as also acknowledged by the Draghi report, more effective cross-border management of railways and inland waterways is needed to reduce road congestion caused by freight transport; underscores that national single plans for these sectors risk harming the EU’s connectivity, the good functioning of the internal market and modal shift efforts; highlights that both sectors require European funding to overcome bottlenecks, improve logistics supply chains and invest in rolling stock, modern sustainable vessels, signalling and information systems;

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Amendment 35

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 23 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

23c. Welcomes the Commission’s announcement of a sustainable transport investment plan to de-risk investments in decarbonising hard-to-abate transport sectors, such as maritime and aviation; highlights the fact that, as per the Draghi report, estimated annual investment needs to decarbonise the aviation and maritime sectors amount to, respectively, EUR 61 billion and EUR 39 billion; underscores that the next MFF should provide for coordinated European funding to swiftly expand the implementation of charging and refuelling infrastructure, along with the production and distribution of renewable and low-carbon fuels, such as sustainable and synthetic aviation fuels, e-methanol and e-ammonia;

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Amendment 36

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 23 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

23d. Highlights the fact that, as described in the Letta report, ports are critical EU infrastructure, acting as gateways to the single market for trade and as industrial clusters and hubs for military mobility and energy, while also driving growth and job creation; underlines that the future EU port strategy should strengthen the competitiveness of European ports and their crucial role in the decarbonisation of waterborne transport through the provision of onshore power for ships, the production of green hydrogen and their contribution to the circular economy; considers that the next MFF should significantly increase investment in the EU port sector;

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Amendment 37

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 23 e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

23e. Underlines that, as pointed out in the Letta report, urban mobility is a critical component of the European transport ecosystem, and that urban areas encounter substantial challenges regarding safety, congestion, and environmental sustainability; points out that, in line with the revised TEN-T Regulation1a, Member States should implement sustainable urban mobility plans (SUMPs) by 2027; stresses that the next MFF should include investment in the SUMPs to improve, in a sustainable way, accessibility to and mobility within functional urban areas, for example by promoting public transport and active modes of transport;

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1a Regulation (EU) 2024/1679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2024 on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network, amending Regulations (EU) 2021/1153 and (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013, OJ L, 2024/1679, 28.6.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1679/oj.

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Amendment 38

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

30. Points to the importance of support in the budget for military mobility, which upgrades infrastructure for dual-use military and civilian purposes and thus contributes to the Union’s defence capabilities;

30. Points to the importance of support in the budget for military mobility for upgrading parts of the TEN-T for dual use, improving both military and civilian mobility and thus contributing to the Union’s defence capabilities; recognises the crucial link between transport and security and defence; insists that investing in military mobility within the next MFF is essential to identify options for short-notice, large-scale cross-border movements, which are vital for the Union’s security and defence;

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Amendment 39

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

31. Emphasises that the Union needs to ramp up funding for preparedness across the board; underlines that, in addition to efforts to mitigate climate change through the green transition, significant investment is required to adapt to climate change, in particular to protect against and reduce the impact of natural disasters and severe weather events; considers that support for this purpose must be significantly increased in the next MFF;

31. Emphasises that the Union needs to ramp up funding for climate resilience and preparedness across the board and establish a European climate adaptation plan to support the Member States in this mission; underlines that, in addition to efforts to mitigate climate change through the green transition, significant investment is required to adapt to climate change, in particular to protect against and reduce the impact of natural disasters and severe weather events; stresses that the transport sector is heavily affected by such extreme weather and climate events, which means that specific measures are needed for the design, construction, adaptation and management of transport infrastructure to enhance its resilience and responsiveness to these challenges; considers that support for this purpose must be significantly increased in the next MFF;

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Amendment 40

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

32. Recalls that the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked economic and social havoc globally and that a key lesson from the experience is that there is a need to invest in preparedness for health threats, in medical research and in the resilience of public health systems in the Union; considers that the next MFF must build on the work done in the current programming period;

32. Recalls that the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked economic and social havoc globally and that a key lesson from the experience is that there is a need to invest in preparedness for health threats, in medical research and in the resilience of public health systems in the Union; underlines that initiatives such as the EU’s Green Lanes, which included fast-track procedures for TEN-T border crossings and proved crucial for maintaining the flow of goods across the EU during the COVID-19 crisis, are essential for strengthening supply chain resilience and preparedness; considers that the next MFF must build on the work done in the current programming period;

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Amendment 41

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

33. Underlines that, with technological change, it has become easier for malicious and opportunistic foreign actors to spread disinformation, interfere in elections and mount cyberattacks against the Union’s interests; insists that the next MFF must invest in enhanced cybersecurity; points to the importance of digital and media literacy and critical thinking in this regard, and to the need for continued Union budget support for initiatives in these areas;

33. Underlines that, with technological change, it has become easier for malicious and opportunistic foreign actors to spread disinformation, interfere in elections and mount cyberattacks against the Union’s interests; points out that transport infrastructure, particularly ports, airports, and transport hubs, is critical infrastructure vulnerable to hybrid threats, including cyberattacks; insists that the next MFF must invest in enhanced cybersecurity; points to the importance of digital and media literacy and critical thinking in this regard, and to the need for continued Union budget support for initiatives in these areas;

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Amendment 42

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

37. Stresses that the next MFF must continue to tackle the most pressing global challenges, from fighting climate change, to providing relief in the event of natural disasters, ensuring global food security, improving healthcare systems, reducing poverty and inequality and boosting competitiveness and the security of global supply chains; emphasises, in particular, the need for support for the Union’s Southern and Eastern Neighbourhoods;

37. Stresses that the next MFF must continue to tackle the most pressing global challenges, from fighting climate change, to providing relief in the event of natural disasters, ensuring global food security, improving healthcare systems, reducing poverty and inequality and boosting competitiveness and the security of global supply chains; points out the important role of the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes in maintaining global food security; emphasises, in particular, the need for support for the Union’s Southern and Eastern Neighbourhoods;

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Amendment 43

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 41

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

41. Considers that the next MFF is pivotal for preparing the Union for enlargement and the candidate countries for accession; recalls that the stability, security and democratic resilience of the candidate countries are inextricably linked to those of the EU and require sustained strategic investment to support their convergence with Union standards;

41. Considers that the next MFF is pivotal for preparing the Union for enlargement and the candidate countries for accession; highlights the fact that further strengthening the Solidarity Lanes with Ukraine and Moldova is key in preparing for the future enlargement of the Union; recalls that the stability, security and democratic resilience of the candidate countries are inextricably linked to those of the EU and require sustained strategic investment to support their convergence with Union standards;

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Amendment 44

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 41 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

41a. Emphasises that maintaining and strengthening efficient and modern TEN-T connections with non-EU countries and further integrating the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership countries is strategically valuable for the EU to promote integration, cooperation and regional stability; highlights, in this respect, the importance of EU investment in developing and connecting these strategic cross-border infrastructures;

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Amendment 45

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

46a. Recalls that the European Pillar of Social Rights places transport among the essential services to which everyone has the right of access; recalls that the Treaties recognise transport as a service of general interest, which is also observed in the Draghi report; highlights the fact that mobility should be recognised as a universal right – one that is a prerequisite for accessing other fundamental rights, such as housing, work, education and healthcare;

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Amendment 46

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 57 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

57a. Stresses the need to reinforce the budgets of the decentralised EU transport agencies, in particular the EU Aviation Safety Agency, the European Maritime Safety Agency and the EU Agency for Railways, which play a critical role in the effective implementation of EU transport policies and directly contribute to the Union’s strategic priorities; stresses that funding for these agencies should always match their level of responsibility, especially given compounding challenges such as geopolitical instability, climate change and the digital transformation;

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Amendment 47

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 72 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

72a. Underlines that the characteristics of the transport sector – namely its focus on connectivity, cross-border links and projects with EU added value – make it a fundamental pillar of various Union strategic goals, including the strengthening of the internal market, decarbonisation and the resilience of supply chains, as well as the promotion of job creation, innovation and trade; stresses, in this context, that transport should be recognised as an indispensable policy area requiring continuous, centralised and sustained funding;

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