Boost for regional airports key to ensure EU cohesion policy and territorial continuity
10/05/2012
Today the European Parliament approved a report on the future of regional airports. The text sets out for the first time a framework and a definition for regional airports, which are increasingly proving to be key in boosting...
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An efficient slot allocation between airlines will improve airports' capacity
11/04/2012
Today the ALDE Group held a public hearing on "Reforming airport slot allocation in Europe" after the European Commission presented a draft regulation - as part of the "Better Airports" package launched in December 2011 - aiming...
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Air passenger rights need strengthening
28/02/2012
Today the Parliament's Transport and Tourism Committee adopted a report urging the Commission to improve the legal framework and provisions governing the operation and enforcement of air passenger rights in anticipation of next...
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A European Regulatory Body will require Member States to open up their railway markets
16/11/2011
Nine years since the entry into force of the first railway package and after 13 Member States have been referred to the Court of justice by the Commission for having incorrectly or incompletely transposed it, the European...
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L'interconnexion de l'Europe: une étape importante vers la modernisation des infrastructures de l'Europe
19/10/2011
La Commission européenne a publié aujourd'hui son paquet législatif sur l'interconnexion de l'L'Europe comprenant des propositions visant à établir des réseaux intégrés d'infrastructures européens dans les domaines du transport,...
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Data transfers on cross-border traffic offences must protect privacy rights
06/07/2011
Commenting on today's vote at the European Parliament on cross-border traffic offences directive, on a second reading, ALDE spokesperson Vilja SAVISAAR-TOOMAST (Eesti Keskerakond, Estonia) said:
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Body scanners must respect minimum standards of privacy
06/07/2011
The European Parliament today approved a report on the controversial installation of security scanners at airports. The proposal, due soon from the Commission, will not be subjected to full legislative scrutiny as it is likely to...
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Heavy Goods Vehicles to bear share of pollution costs
07/06/2011
"We would have liked more commitment from Member States but the principle of earmarking has been agreed." said Dirk Sterckx (OpenVld, Belgium), ALDE spokesperson after the European Parliament voted to approve the revised...
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Use of body scanners at airports must not intrude on passenger's privacy or dignity
24/05/2011
Today the European Parliament's Transport Committee voted on the controversial issue of using "body scanners" for aviation security. Ever since they were first tested in certain Member States, ALDE expressed doubts over their...
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Cross border traffic offences: No discrimination on grounds of residency
24/05/2011
Commenting on today's vote on cross-border traffic offences in the Transport Committee of the European Parliament, ALDE spokesperson Vilja SAVISAAR-TOOMAST (Centre Party, Estonia) said:
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