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On 5 May, the European Parliament adopted with a large majority a resolution on the impact of Russian’s illegal war against Ukraine on the EU transport and tourism sectors. MEPs recognise transport as a strategic tool for the EU to provide solidarity and support to Ukraine and its people. They stress that the war in Ukraine has taken its toll on the EU transport sector through rising fuel prices and by disrupting supply chains. MEPs believe that EU transport operators with links to the Russian market should be supported, as they reorient their operations away from Russia.

MEPs express concerns about the severe impact the war has on the aviation sector and deplore the fact that Russia, in clear breach of international civil aviation rules, has forced a re-registration of airplanes leased from foreign companies in Russia’s aircraft register. The resolution also calls on the EU to further tighten sanctions against the Russian maritime sector and to refuse entry at EU ports of ships that have docked in Russia on their way. In addition, all ships that want to stop at EU ports should be forbidden to re-fuel in Russian ports.  

Finally, MEPs regret that the Commission has not yet addressed the fuel price increase for transport operators and call for an in-depth analysis of the economic impact of fuel prices on EU transport and mobility, and the adoption of further measures to respond to rising prices in transport in line with the European Green Deal.

Source: European Parliament