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The European Commission today adopted a comprehensive strategy (Transport 2050) for a competitive transport system that will increase mobility, remove major barriers in key areas and fuel growth and employment. At the same time, the proposals will dramatically reduce Europe's dependence on imported oil and cut carbon emissions in transport by 60% by 2050.
To achieve this will require a transformation in Europe's current transport system. By 2050, key goals will include:
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- No more conventionally-fuelled cars in cities.
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- 40% use of sustainable low carbon fuels in aviation; at least 40% cut in shipping emissions.
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- A 50% shift of medium distance intercity passenger and freight journeys from road to rail and waterborne transport.
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- All of which will contribute to a 60% cut in transport emissions by the middle of the century.
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2010 has shown the readiness and ability of the EU institutions to meet adversity with resilience, decisiveness and solidarity, to tackle the unprecedented challenges of the financial and economic crisis. The task now at hand is to ensure that recovery is sustained. The European Commission has adopted its work programme for 2011 which translates these objectives into concrete actions. The Work Programme reflects the Commission’s determination to lead Europe out of the crisis and towards a future of prosperity, security and social justice.
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The EPP Group in the Committee of the Regions voted Marek Wozniak, Marshal of the Wielkopolskie region, a Vice-President of the Group.
Citing the excellent Group meeting, which he hosted in Poznan earlier this year, EPP Group President, Michael Schneider, noted that his strong European interest and support for the EPP values would make him an exellent addition to the other 8 Vice-Presidents.
Source: EPP