Photo Essay: From Minsk to Tbilisi
15 Jun Mobility

Photo Essay: From Minsk to Tbilisi

Tako Robakidze, a photographer based in Tbilisi, documents the lives of Belarusians who have fled their country and made a new life in Georgia, with words by Vladic Ravich.
by Vladic Ravich
Parliament is at a cross road and should stand for ambitious charging infrastructure targets Partner Content
27 Sep Mobility
Parliament is at a cross road and should stand for ambitious charging infrastructure targets
European Year of Rail: From propaganda to reality
31 Dec Mobility
European Year of Rail: From propaganda to reality
Issue 546 | 06 December 2021
06 Dec Mobility
Issue 546 | 06 December 2021
Package travel directive ‘beefs up’ consumer rights
11 Mar Mobility
Package travel directive ‘beefs up’ consumer rights
Parliament’s new directive on package travel entrenches consumer protection and clarifies rules in the internet age, writes Hans-Peter Mayer.
New rules bring package travel into ‘digital age’
11 Mar Mobility
New rules bring package travel into ‘digital age’
The EU’s holidaymakers will now be able to enjoy their travels to full under the new clearer and more customer-focused system, writes Françoise Le Bail.
Consumers taking ‘active role’ in tailoring holidays
11 Mar Mobility
Consumers taking ‘active role’ in tailoring holidays
New package travel rules must respond to significant changes in holiday market, says Bogusław Liberadzki.
New package travel rules 'complement' existing legislation
11 Mar Mobility
New package travel rules 'complement' existing legislation
More legal security for travellers will prevent package travel from spiralling out of control, says Eva Lichtenberger.
New rules improve protection while 'maintaining choice'
11 Mar Mobility
New rules improve protection while 'maintaining choice'
Emma McClarkin says new directive raises consumer awareness and creates a more level playing field in the package travel industry.
Strasbourg comment: eCall
28 Feb Mobility
Strasbourg comment: eCall
A mandatory eCall system will save lives and prevent traffic problems, according to rapporteur Philippe de Backer.
Strasbourg comment: Railway safety
28 Feb Mobility
Strasbourg comment: Railway safety
The EU is on track for more safety, lower costs and a more efficient service on its railways, writes Michael Cramer.
Dods EUM: Oral question on the overdue implementation of Fuel Quality Directive
25 Feb Mobility
Dods EUM: Oral question on the overdue implementation of Fuel Quality Directive
On January 22, the ENVI Committee heard an exchange of views with Commission representatives on an Oral question by Satu Hassi (Greens/EFA, FI) about the overdue implementation of Article 7a of the Fuel Quality Directive. Please find below a summary of the discussion.
EU 'foolish to risk' progress on global aviation emissions agreement
18 Jan Mobility
EU 'foolish to risk' progress on global aviation emissions agreement
Europe must avoid isolating itself in the fight against global aviation emissions, writes Eija-Riitta Korhola.
Climate and energy package: 2030 framework a 'step backwards' on tackling transport emissions
07 Jan Mobility
Climate and energy package: 2030 framework a 'step backwards' on tackling transport emissions
The proposed climate and energy package is a 'missed opportunity' for the EU to take a leading role in furthering international climate negotiations, argues Raffaello Garofalo.
Issue 378 | 4 November 2013
04 Nov Mobility
Issue 378 | 4 November 2013
Carbon capture and storage, fourth railway package, European destinations of excellence and more...
Future of European flight safety in MEPs' hands
09 Oct Mobility
Future of European flight safety in MEPs' hands
It is an historic moment for millions of air passengers and thousands of pilots and cabin crew, with MEPs voting on a controversial proposal for EU-wide flight duty and rest times, writes professional pilot Nico Voorbach.
Progress towards single European sky 'too low and too slow'
08 Oct Mobility
Progress towards single European sky 'too low and too slow'
Competitiveness, cost-effectiveness, growth and sustainability of Europe's entire air transport system is reliant on the single sky project, says Siim Kallas.
Promoting sustainable, clean and energy efficient transport can strengthen EU economy
08 Oct Mobility
Promoting sustainable, clean and energy efficient transport can strengthen EU economy
Integrated, low emission, cross-border transport systems can make a major contribution to promoting green growth in Europe, says José Palma Andres.
Challenges facing single European sky are 'political' in nature
07 Oct Mobility
Challenges facing single European sky are 'political' in nature
Marian-Jean Marinescu calls for member states, associations and stakeholders to find common ground for discussion.
Issue 376 | 7 October 2013
07 Oct Mobility
Issue 376 | 7 October 2013
Single European sky, third ports package, EU ombudsman and more...
'No silver bullet' for decarbonising EU transport sector
30 Sep Mobility
'No silver bullet' for decarbonising EU transport sector
A debate in parliament on what will power our cars, trucks and other vehicles in the future has been warned that there is "no silver bullet" for decarbonising the transport sector.

 
Issue 372 | 24 June 2014
24 Jun Mobility
Issue 372 | 24 June 2014
Croatian EU accession, EU railway package, Eastern neighbourhood policy, and more...
Issue 365 | 18 March 2013
18 Mar Mobility
Issue 365 | 18 March 2013
Alternative fuels, single European sky, EU-Gibraltar and more...
Issue 359 | 26 November 2012
25 Nov Mobility
Issue 359 | 26 November 2012
Tobacco products directive, EU employment, ETS, and more...