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NEWSLETTER

23 November 2018

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In the spotlight

Agreement on the first 'Europe on the Move' proposal: Modernising the European Electronic Toll Service

The European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional political agreement on the 'European Electronic toll service' (EETS). The proposal is part of the First Mobility Package for clean, competitive and connected mobility, adopted by the Commission in May 2017. The Directive pursues the objective of making it possible to pay tolls in the whole EU with only one subscription contract and a single on-board device. At the same time, it facilitates the identification of road users who have failed to pay a road fee. This European initiative will enhance cross-border interoperability of electronic tolls, contribute to administrative simplification and reduce fraud.

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Commissioner's corner

Updating existing rules on rail Passenger Rights

@EC_Commission welcomes #EPlenary vote on updating the existing rules on rail #PassengerRights in the EU. Our focus is to ensure better passenger protection and promote more attractive #rail services.

Transport tweet of the week

Jobs in the EU

11 million jobs in the #EU, that is 1 out of 20 jobs, are transport service-related jobs. #Automation of transport will bring changes to the sector's jobs & skills , which could benefit women or physically impaired persons. #FutureTransportJobs

Figure of the month

Road fatalities in 2017

25 260 was the number of road fatalities in 2017. For the second year in a row, this number has decreased by 2% compared to the previous year. Nonetheless, further action is needed if we are to reach close to zero fatalities and serious injuries by 2050. That is why the Commission has adopted a new policy framework on road safety for the decade to come, accompanied by a Strategic Action Plan.

Transport and You

Events

3 - 7 December 2018

SESAR Innovation Days

More on transport

A Road Transport Strategy for Europe

Aviation Strategy

Search banned airlines

2018 - Year of Multimodality

Transport R&I Monitoring and Information System

Atlas of the Sky

Interactive Tentec map

Passenger rights App

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