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Policy Brief – European transport policy: Issues for the new mandate

The mobility of passengers and goods is a historical pillar of European integration. In 2011, a White Paper by the European Commission predicted strong growth in traffic by 2050 (up to 50% for passengers and 80% for freight). While recent figures indicate a decline in the sector (for the most part due to the economic crisis), the quality of transport infrastructure remains a major competitive advantage for Europe that must be preserved in all of its dimensions – technological, social, environmental, energy, safety, etc.

Publié le : 16/12/2014

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1 minute

The initiatives taken by the European Commission for its 2014-2019 mandate could focus on four priorities :

  • The opening-up of the sector to competition requires the introduction of a common social platform for the various modes of transport and a true industrial strategy that takes into account the durability of transport companies in the Union.
  • The decoupling of economic growth and greenhouse gas emissions depends primarily on the introduction of a credible carbon price signal over time, more extensive research on engine technologies, and more support for clean vehicles in urban environments.
  • The sharp reduction in the number of accidents on European roads requires a strong political commitment: the wide spread deployment of radars, exemplary penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and the creation of a European Road Safety Agency responsible for coordination.
  • The construction of high value-added infrastructure must continue, financially supported by subsidies and innovative financial instruments.

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