Transportation, travelling

Main results of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council

19-12-2018

The Council was updated on the state of play on the clean energy package, the Connecting Europe Facility and the gas directive. Ministers held a first exchange of views on the Commission's strategic long-term vision for a climate neutral economy. 

Commission reports on fulfilment of visa-free requirements by Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership countries

19-12-2018

This annual report shows that the visa liberalisation requirements for the concerned countries continue to be met but that action – in some cases immediate – is required for a number of countries in specific areas to ensure this continues to be...

Main results of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Transport)

03-12-2018

Main results of the Competitiveness Council

30-11-2018

The Council reached agreement on its position (general approach) on the platform-to-business regulation and the general safety of vehicles regulation. 

DiscoverEU: 12,000 travel passes available for 18-year-olds to explore Europe in 2019

29-11-2018

New rules for temporary border controls within the Schengen area

29-11-2018

Internal border checks within the Schengen area should be limited to a maximum of one year, instead of the current two-year period, say MEPs.

EU fuel labelling: clearer information for consumers and operators

12-10-2018

Parliament pushes for cleaner cars on EU roads by 2030

03-10-2018

CO2 emissions from new cars should be cut by 40% by 2030 and market uptake of electric and low- emission cars should accelerate, say MEPs.

State of the Union 2018: Commission proposes to put an end to seasonal clock changes

14-09-2018

The European Commission is proposing to end seasonal clock changes in Europe in 2019, giving Member States the freedom to decide once and for all whether they want to permanently apply summer- or wintertime. 

Reinforcing EU border security: visa-exempt travellers will be pre-screened

05-07-2018

Non-EU nationals exempt from visa requirements will have to get an authorisation before travelling to the EU, under new rules backed by Parliament. 

New EU rules ensure better protection for 120 million holidaymakers this summer

29-06-2018

As of Sunday 1 July, travellers booking package holidays will enjoy stronger consumer rights. Not only will traditional package holidays be covered, the new rules will also protect consumers who book other forms of combined travel, including...

Main results of the General Affairs Council

26-06-2018

The Council adopted conclusions on the EU's enlargement policy and the stabilisation and association process. It also adopted without discussion updated aviation safety rules, including a revised mandate for the European Aviation Safety Agency and...