Press releases
Ministers hold a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Irish Presidency of the Council in the relevant policy fields.
Faster and simpler compensation process for delayed flights, fee-free child seating and air fares inclusive of carry-on luggage will become part of EU air passenger rulebook.
Parliament’s co-rapporteurs Michał Szczerba and Roberts Zīle will brief journalists on new EU military mobility rules, ahead of possible interinstitutional talks.
After the final vote in the European Parliament on Tuesday, key EP negotiators Andrey Novakov and Virginijus Sinkevičius will brief journalists on the EU air passenger rights rules review.
On Tuesday, Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional agreement on 75% toll reduction for low-emission trucks and buses until 30 June 2031.
Deal on better passenger rights protection
Parliament and Council negotiators have agreed to close EU passenger rights enforcement gaps and improve rights awareness in the event of travel disruption.
MEPs gave a first green light to plans to support transport of military equipment, troops and assets across the EU to better deter any possible aggression.
MEPs have secured an air passenger rules deal that maintains compensation for three-hour delays, ensures faster reimbursement, fee-free child seating and flight price transparency.
A delegation of EP‘s Committee on Transport and Tourism, led by MEP Sophia Kircher, will visit Washington, D.C. (US) on 26-28 May, to promote transatlantic dialogue on transport.
On Thursday, plenary endorsed the opening of negotiations with Council on revising the EU rules on periodic roadworthiness tests and roadside inspections for vehicles.