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On 28 April, MEPs from the EP’s Transport and Tourism (TRAN) Committee adopted a resolution on the impact of Russian illegal war of aggression against Ukraine on the EU transport and tourism sectors, by 43 votes in favours, one against and five abstentions. The statement first welcomes European transport operators help to Ukrainian citizens by offering free travel by train, bus, ship or plane, as well as many associations and private initiatives, who provide free transport of goods and persons to and from Ukraine border.

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, they add. Finally, MEPs regret that the Commission has not yet addressed the fuel price increase for transport operators and calls 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.

The draft resolution now needs to be voted by the Parliament in Plenary session, scheduled to meet in Strasbourg during the first week of May 2022.

Source: European Parliament