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"Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, this report is the third in a series which deals with the air transport situation. Whilst the previous two focused on the freedom and growth potential within aviation, this one highlights the downside, justifiably so, in my opinion. As I have already indicated when we discussed the Atkins report, the measures which are currently being drafted for aviation only provide short-term answers. They cannot provide a lasting solution for the problems of congestion and environmental pollution.
This report looks beyond the near future, which is why I would like to congratulate Mrs Lucas. It is not an unnecessary exercise to indicate the pre-conditions within which aviation should function, both in terms of space and the environment. This, however, does require sufficient expertise and alternatives. At present, there is room for considerable improvement with regard to both of these aspects. This should not deter us, however, from sketching the outlines for the future and to expect this to be done internationally. This report sets the right tone for this, especially for the benefit of the Commission.
Despite our positive attitude to this report, there are a number of elements which, in my opinion, do not belong in a report such as this one. I am referring to the amendments tabled by the Group of the Greens and the regionalists. They may seem like a kind gesture, but these matters are better dealt with by the Member States."@en1
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