Transport and tourism

The European Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council to update the mandate of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). The revision of EMSA’s mandate strengthens its support to the Commission and national authorities in key areas such as maritime safety, environmental protection, security, decarbonisation, and digitalisation.

The European Commission adopted recommendations to Member States on how to address the complex challenges of transport poverty across the EU notably in the context of the upcoming Social Climate Plans. To support Member States, the Social Climate Fund will mobilise funds, at least €86.7 billion as from 2026, to support the implementation of structural reforms as well as advance sustainable, inclusive and fair mobility.

The European Commission has published its second report on the progress of actions set out in the Transition Pathway for Tourism – the first and most advanced of the transition pathways. Three years after the publication of the pathway towards a green and digital EU tourism sector the report shows concrete results in all action areas, supported by the engagement of tourism players across all EU Member States and beyond. According to the report, 240 organisations have responded to the call and made 529 pledges towards renewing EU tourism.

The European Commission adopted Interpretative Guidelines on the setting up of charges for the use of railway infrastructure (‘track access charges’).  The guidelines present the Commission’s interpretation of key provisions in Directive 2012/34/EU, to help national authorities and rail infrastructure managers to apply the existing regulatory framework in a consistent way.

The Women in Rail Award was created to promote fairness, diversity, and equality, and celebrate outstanding and inspiring women and their achievements in the rail sector. Despite women comprising over 50% of rail passengers, they represent only about 20% of the rail workforce in the EU. The award is made in cooperation with the EU rail industry.

New insights from the EU tourism dashboard highlight possible risk factors such as too high numbers of visitors, tourism seasonality and intensity. Tourism brings multiple benefits to cities, however, there can be trade-offs, including crowding and pollution.

Since May 2022, the Solidarity Lanes have allowed Ukraine to import ca. 76 Mt of goods, such as fuel, vehicles, fertilisers as well as military and humanitarian assistance. They also helped Ukraine to export around 183 million tonnes (Mt) of goods, according to data from the Ukrainian customs registers. The total value of trade via the Solidarity Lanes since May 2022 is estimated at around EUR 213 billion.

Since 2014, the EU has provided over €850 million in funding through CEF Transport and Horizon Transport to support the development of trans-European Infrastructure and new technologies such as ITS transport corridors and harmonised C-ITS services. CINEA also published a new webpage highlighting how the EU is transforming aviation through funding programs like CEF Transport, Horizon Europe Transport, and the Innovation Fund by supporting innovations, modernising air traffic management and improving infrastructure. Since 2014, the EU has co-financed projects worth €4.5 billion.

With only 22% of the transport sector being women, the sector is not gender balanced. The objective of the Women in Transport - EU Platform for change is to strengthen women's employment and equal opportunities for women and men in the transport sector thanks to the actions brought about by the Platform members. It will also serve as a forum to discuss and exchange good practices.

ERA is organising the 2025 Rail Data Forum in cooperation with Europe’s Rail. This forum is a key event for railway and data professionals, combining knowledge-sharing, practical learning, and networking. In 2025, the event will offer expert insights, advanced workshops, and interactive masterclasses to connect theory with practice. Join us to exchange expertise and shape the data-driven future of rail!

Together with our European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, DG MOVE will celebrate the past 20 years of active engagement of European TEN-T Coordinators strengthening the trans-European transport network!  The celebratory event will take place on 25 June 2025 in Brussels.

The Symposium ‘Navigating the Future of Traffic Management’ is organised in collaboration with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport. We will team up with industry leaders and specialists from around the globe and other international partners worldwide to look beyond traditional traffic management methods to improve safety, facilitate multimodal mobility, and tackle climate change.

The European Training Centre for Railways (ETCR), the College of Europe and the European Union Agency for Railways are jointly organising the 62nd edition of the ETCR Seminar on EU Transport and Railway Affairs. The course is targeted at professionals working for railway-oriented organisations. During the two weeks, participants will learn about and discuss the latest developments of the European railway sector.

A call for evidence to gather input from stakeholders on the upcoming revision of the Air Services Regulation has been launched. The Regulation governs access to and operation within the EU internal market for air services, covering key areas such as market entry, pricing, and operational freedoms, determining when and where EU air carriers can operate freely within the Union. Deadline is 9 June 2025.

The European Commission is seeking for experts for the new Performance Review Board  (PRB) of the Single European Sky. The PRB will consist of seven members, including a chair, and will help in the implementation of the Single European Sky performance and charging scheme.

Last chance to apply for the 2025 Excellence in Road Safety Awards, recognising outstanding contributions from organisations, authorities, and companies towards fostering safer roads across Europe.
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Final call for applications for the 2026 edition of the European Capital of Smart Tourism and the European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions. Tourism destinations across Europe are invited to submit their innovative practices to become leading examples in European tourism.

EUROCONTROL has released the 2025 edition of its hands-on guide to help flight dispatchers, pilots, air traffic controllers, flow management positions and airports understand how to best cooperate with the EUROCONTROL Network Manager to ensure efficient, optimal air traffic in the Network, in view of increased air traffic levels this summer. Take a look at the guide and share it with colleagues who may benefit from the information!