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". – Mr President, I should like to say at the outset that I totally agree with the rapporteur that the current backlog of funding is completely unacceptable and that urgent action is now required to salvage the situation.
In my opinion, drawn up on behalf of the Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism, I sought to give these regulations the necessary flexibility to make them viable in three areas: in terms of enlargement, effective competition, and accountability. With 2004 very much in mind, it is vital that we address the issues of slow response and delays to the implementation of the existing TENs projects. Until Member States understand and react to strategic transport needs as covered by the TENs programme and make the necessary financial commitment, we shall find ourselves in a constant round of review and argument as to the financial requirements in this regard.
On a personal note, I feel that the Commission proposal does not represent a level playing field approach since, by extending the increase of a possible 20% of project cost merely to certain modes, we are missing out on the chance for economic growth which is vital to the cohesion of an enlarged Union. I believe it is necessary to allow this increased amount of funding to be used to deal with the problems, wherever bottlenecks occur on the ground, regardless of transport mode, not according to the Commission theory of certain modes being better than others. However, most importantly, this funding must be effectively spent and transparently accountable and in this respect I warmly welcome the rapporteur's proposal for increased financial probity.
I would particularly like to commend to the House the rapporteur's emphasis on the N+2 principle and the management committee of representatives of Member States. If projects cannot be completed within a reasonable time-scale, then the Commission should have the right to demand repayment of any assistance given. Otherwise money will continue to be wasted or stagnate whilst Europe's transport networks suffer."@en1
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