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In the context of the unprecedented crisis we are in we cannot afford initiatives that would lead to increased costs and administrative burdens for countries and airspace users. This was stated by the Minister of Transport Information Technology and Communications Rosen Zhelyazkov during todays informal videoconference meeting of the Council of the European Union for Transport Telecommunications and Energy - Transport format.The introduction of fundamental changes in the European air traffic management system such as the transfer of powers from countries to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and EUROCONTROL the creation of a European economic regulator a single charging unit and others requires a comprehensive assessment of the impact said Rosen Zhelyazkov.The Minister pointed out that the proposed modulation of fees and a single tax unit are unclear concepts and are not supported by evidence that they will achieve the desired effect. The introduction of new technologies such as hybrid aircraft engines and environmentally friendly fuels has far greater potential to achieve the objectives of the European Green Pact. We should work on the possibilities for decarbonisation of the sector but I am afraid that the planned complete reorganization of the system has no clear connection with the set goals for improving the environment added Minister Zhelyazkov.Under the Chicago Convention only states have the right to decide on the sovereignty of their airspace. In this regard I believe that compliance with the provisions of the Convention is a sufficient mechanism to guarantee the sovereignty of states. The states have the full responsibility for the safe management of flights in their airspace therefore their participation in determining the framework and rules in the sector cannot be limited said Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov.Regarding the Eurovignette Directive Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov stated that Bulgaria supports the compromise texts of the German Presidency of the Council of the EU. According to him in the context of future negotiations on the legislative proposal it is necessary to maintain the maximum level of flexibility for the Member States regarding the scope of the Eurovignette Directive as well as taking into account national specifics.The exclusion of own-account transport from the scope of charging is an issue that needs to be discussed carefully as we believe it is moving away from the objectives set out in the Directive and the polluter pays user pays principle. Road vehicles performing transportation at their own expense play a significant share in taking into account the destruction of road infrastructure and should be charged added Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov.
