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"Madam President, I too applaud the conclusion of these negotiations on the renewable energy directive. Above all, from a transport viewpoint, we believe that a path has now been clearly marked out. Industry has been demanding this for the sake of legal certainty. We have also succeeded in introducing sufficient conditions and diversity into this path so that not only biofuels but also other factors, such as hydrogen or electricity from renewable sources, form part of the mix needed to meet both the 20% target and the 10% target within that 20%. A basic point that I believe is extremely important is the introduction of sustainability criteria. These must, of course, include environmental criteria, such as land use and its repercussions in third countries, but I also think social criteria are crucial. I call on the Commission to be especially sensitive in this regard, since social criteria are precisely what the people are demanding of us in these times of recession and major uncertainty. With regard to review clauses, I believe we can help to develop and improve this path through new legislative proposals . The common format will also help the Member States in their national action plans to meet the objectives that we have set. Finally, I would like to ask the Commission what plans it has for distribution infrastructure and logistics, and the ..."@en1
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