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Mr President, I should first like to thank the rapporteur for having addressed this extremely important issue. We agree, in fact, with his analysis of the importance of the trans-European networks, which is evident in many respects: these trans-European networks are first and foremost part of a growth initiative that has been relaunched by the European Council; they contribute, or must also contribute, to the objective of competitiveness as defined at the March European Council; they represent, moreover, an essential element of the smooth functioning of the internal market; and, above all, they are indispensable for guaranteeing the territorial cohesion of the European Union.
Delays have in fact occurred and that is all the more regrettable given that a number of projects were decided on within the context of a quick-start programme. A priori, these projects had to be launched quickly. It is precisely on these issues and on the reasons for the delays that a high-level group on the trans-European transport networks, led by Mr Karel van Miert, has carried out its studies, in particular regarding the delays occurring in the cross-border sections. To alleviate these delays, the Council adopted Regulation No 807/2004, in April 2004, which specifically aims to increase the proportion of Community financing of certain projects. The clear objective of the Regulation is to guarantee adequate cofinancing for the projects in question; implementing this Regulation falls within the competence of the Commission and I am sure that the Vice-President will provide you with explanations in this regard.
On 27 July 2004, the Council received a new proposal for a regulation on this matter. This proposal aims to improve the financing of trans-European transport and energy networks for the 2007-2013 period. The competent working group of the Council examined the text only once. Given the significant financial implications of this proposal, several delegations wished to wait for the conclusion of the discussion on the financial perspectives before taking a definitive decision.
I am able to state, on behalf of the Presidency, that the implementation of this programme and of these projects is of the utmost importance for the reasons we have outlined. In order to accomplish these projects, sufficient means are indeed necessary. The Presidency therefore believes that the budget proposed by the Commission appears adequate and sufficient. The Council is also busy examining a communication from the Commission regarding the possibility of introducing a Community loan guarantee instrument for loans granted to trans-European transport network projects.
I believe that we will only succeed in implementing this series of projects if we are also able to create innovative financing methods. You have suggested a number of them, particularly a better division between private and public funding. I am sure that, on the basis of these different elements, we will manage to launch these projects as soon as possible, since that is also an important factor within the context of enlargement."@en1
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