In the case C-610/18 AFMB and Others v Raad van bestuur van de Sociale verzekeringsbank the Court judged that the employer of drivers of heavy goods vehicles employed in international long-distance transport is the transport undertaking that has actual authority over those drivers, that bears,...
The European Commission has published yesterday a Communication related to BREXIT, more precisely on “readiness at the end of the transition period between the European Union and the United Kingdom”. The document addresses also key aspects related to freight transport. The Communication is available here. ...
Press release Brussels, 9 July 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Landmark vote on the Mobility Package for a fair and competitive EU road haulage sector UETR welcomes the agreement reached yesterday evening by the Plenary Session of the European Parliament on the social and market aspects of the Mobility Package. Julio Villaescusa,...
An inquiry committee has been set up upon request presented by 183 MEPs to address alleged violations in the application of EU legislation on live animal transport. More information here. ...
The TRAN Committee of the European Parliament has approved yesterday evening the Mobility Package, following the approach of the agreement reached with the Council. UETR welcomes the vote of TRAN Committee on the social and market aspects of the Mobility Package. This outcome represents an acceptable balance between...
Please find here the overview of the State aid rules applicable to the land transport sector during the COVID-19 outbreak, produced by the European Commission. ...
The EU Council has finally adopted the temporary measures enabling the extension of the validity of certain certificates and licences in road transport. The regulation will enter into force the day after they are published in the EU Official Journal, which is expected to take place next week. Official Press release...
The Council (on 8 May) and the European Parliament (on 15 May) have approved the urgent measure for road transport due to COVID 19, proposed by the European Commission. UETR thanks both Institutions for the support. It is key that concrete and effective actions are...
UETR welcomes the relief package proposed today by the European Commission to help road transport companies to carry on at this very difficult time. These are concrete measures addressing a number of practical problems encountered by road haulers due to the pandemic. Provisions on the extension of professional certificates and licenses...
Du to COVID 19 crisis, several Member States have granted exceptions from the application of Articles 6 to 9 of Regulation 561 of 2006 on driving times and rest periods to transport operations carried out in exceptional circumstances. This falls under art 14 par...
