European Parliament
Ribeiro e Castro (UEN ),
in writing
(PT)
I broadly share the rapporteur's concerns about the environment as well as her commitment to the common project. I have therefore voted in favour of the report.
I would, however, emphasise that the need to genuinely ensure, in Community as well as in national terms, geographical coverage that enables the effective marketing of fuels with a maximum sulphur content not exceeding 10mg/kg (PPM). Unless this situation is achieved, we will face many problems and issues that will inevitably be worse for the most remote economies.
I would lastly highlight the importance of tax incentives as a way of promoting fuels with lower sulphur content, which will certainly be an effective way of promoting their introduction.

