Commenting on the compromise deal he helped broker over the last few weeks, Peter LIESE (EPP-ED, DE), EP rapporteur on emissions, said: "Of course, a global agreement is our final goal, but the inclusion of third country flights starting and landing in Europe is a major step for the global fight against climate change.
Direktīva, "protams, grauj avioindustrijas un visvairāk tieši nacionālo aviokompāniju "svētas govs" statusu," atzina deputāts, "bet varbūt sen jau bija laiks".