Committee on Transport and Tourism Ordinary meeting

Name: Committee on Transport and Tourism Ordinary meeting
Uploaded: 2026-05-05T10:25:00+00:00

00:00 - 00:48

Speaker 5

They could not oppose this change. As in previous cases, the jury committee is expected to deliver an opinion outlining why article 91 is the only legal base that is applicable in this transport policy field. But appointing the report with a change of legal base, we are also in line with the Council's approach, which would allow us to swiftly conclude the legislative process. To conclude, I would like to remind you, dear colleagues, that the deadline of tabling amendments has been set for June 12. Now I give the floor to, sorry, Shadoura Porter's.

00:48 - 00:55

Speaker 1

It's missus, ah, monsieur Benoit Casa. Yes.

00:55 - 00:56

Colleagues.

00:57 - 01:36

Speaker 6

Colleagues. Thank you very much indeed, a report for your hard work. I support this proposal, both Austria and Switzerland, well, it's in their interest to modify the 58 agreement. These measures mean that we will have a sustainability criteria and cross border criteria fulfilled in the long term. The implementation of this bilateral agreement will create new opportunities for businesses and regions on both sides of the border.

01:37 - 02:15

Speaker 8

It will make life easier for EU citizens and for Swiss citizens, and facilitate territorial cohesion. The reduction of empty trips and increasing traffic flows in the border region will have a positive impact on the productivity of the respective services without requiring an increase in fleet sizes and would also restrict CO2 emissions. Report is consistent with the EU, Swiss package, was signed on March 2 and reflects the dynamism of the cooperation between the EU and Switzerland. Thank you.

02:19 - 02:24

Speaker 2

Thank you very much. Mister, madam Schilling, for two minutes.

02:24 - 03:20

Speaker 3

Thank you so much, honorable chair. And dear colleagues, I will do this contribution in German, as my beloved home country is Austria, and this is about Austria. If I'm.

Very happy that we've made the step, and I can tell you that we, as the Greens, are very happy to support your proposal. I think this is an important step, as my colleague said. We have to see how we can improve public transport across the border with Liechtenstein and Switzerland. And I hope this will, it already exists with Liechtenstein, but now I hope it will be successful in Switzerland. And I think that it'll really be a milestone if this is a prop approval.

And this would be quite lovely to have a connection with Switzerland. And I think this is really a European idea, especially taking a step forward in public transport. And thank you very much.

03:21 - 03:24

Speaker 4

Thank you very much. And Mr. Danielson?

03:25 - 03:56

Johan Danielsson

Thank you, Cher. Yes. To on behalf of Andreas Scheuer, our S and D, Shadow Rapporteur, to thank you, madam Scheuer, also as Rapporteur for the report. We fully support your position and the agreement between Austria and Switzerland. The idea to authorize in a limited way capital operation and cross-border travel is a pragmatic step, and it could also support connectivity in this cross-border region.

We also support your amendment on the change of the legal basis. So thank you for the work.

03:59 - 04:10

Speaker 5

Thank you very much. Thank you for your participation. It's the end of our morning session. We have to continue at 2:30 in this room. Thank you very much.