István Ujhelyi interview: Getting back on the rails
16 Feb Mobility

István Ujhelyi interview: Getting back on the rails

The Coronavirus-ravaged transport and tourism sectors have withstood a year of unprecedented setbacks, but István Ujhelyi is confident that the future will bring positive and sustainable change. Lorna Hutchinson reports.
by Lorna Hutchinson
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Issue 531 | 1 March 2021
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Issue 530 | 15 February 2021
12 Feb Mobility
Issue 530 | 15 February 2021
Gracing the cover this issue is Hungarian S&D deputy István Ujhelyi. The Transport and Tourism Committee vice-chair tells deputy editor Lorna Hutchinson why he is confident that the future of the Coronavirus-ravaged transport and tourism sectors will see positive and sustainable change.
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EU has ‘opportunity’ to build a better, greener and cleaner aviation model, says TRAN vice-Chair
Of all the sectors hit by COVID-19, aviation has been one of the worst affected. That’s why it’s vital to now plan a clear way to recovery, explains Jan-Christoph Oetjen.
Why the EU shouldn't let tourism down
22 Sep Mobility
Why the EU shouldn't let tourism down
Better coordination, communication and cooperation are needed to save Europe’s tourism industry, argues István Ujhelyi.
EU Mobility Week: A change of paradigm
21 Sep Mobility
EU Mobility Week: A change of paradigm
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This year, European Mobility Week takes on special significance, says EC Director General for Mobility & Transport
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This year, European Mobility Week takes on special significance, says EC Director General for Mobility & Transport
While taking into consideration the impact of COVID-19, the EU will set out a path to smart and sustainable mobility, writes Henrik Hololei.
EU Mobility Week: The year we stayed at home
15 Sep Mobility
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Setting Europe on course for sustainable shipping
12 Aug Mobility
Setting Europe on course for sustainable shipping
The maritime sector kept the global economy going when much of the world was locked down earlier this year. Now this vital sector needs our support, argues Adina Valean.
Getting Europe's ship data together
11 Aug Mobility
Getting Europe's ship data together
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A sustainable maritime transport sector
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A sustainable maritime transport sector
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Reducing the burden
29 Apr Mobility
Reducing the burden
Transport has been one of the hardest hit sectors by the Coronavirus crisis and doesn’t need the additional burden of new EU regulations, argues Marian-Jean Marinescu.
Restarting Europe’s engine
29 Apr Mobility
Restarting Europe’s engine
The EU needs a coordinated relief plan for the transport and tourism sectors affected by the Coronavirus crisis, explains Jan-Christoph Oetjen.
Stay home today, travel tomorrow
29 Apr Mobility
Stay home today, travel tomorrow
The Coronavirus crisis has shown us why Europe needs well-structured guidelines and accessible funds for the tourism sector, writes István Ujhelyi.
Coronavirus mobility crisis
27 Apr Mobility
Coronavirus mobility crisis
The European Commission will use every available tool to support the transport sector during the crisis, writes Adina-Ioana Valean

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European Commission proposes temporary ban on non-essential travel to EU
Under the proposals, entry to the European Union at its external borders will be restricted for any non-EU national for an initial period of 30 days.