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Artificial intelligence is changing the transport sector. From helping cars, trains, ships and aeroplanes to function autonomously, to making traffic flows smoother, it is already applied in numerous transport fields. Beyond making our lives easier, it can help to make all transport modes safer, cleaner, smarter and more efficient. Artificial intelligence-led autonomous transport could for instance help to reduce the human errors that are involved in many traffic accidents. However, with these opportunities ...

This briefing was prepared to provide information for the visit to Slovenia on 3 - 5 April 2018 by a delegation of the European Parliament’s Committee on Regional Development.

To enhance labour mobility, the European Commission proposed in 2016 to establish a common system of qualifications for workers on EU inland waterways, based on their competence. While the previous EU legislation applied only to boatmasters, the proposal introduced harmonised rules for all deck crew members and extended the scope of legislation to the previously excluded River Rhine. After interinstitutional negotiations concluded on 27 June 2017, the European Parliament adopted the agreed text on ...

The key focal points of the November I plenary session included debates on the rule of law in Malta and Poland and on the 'Paradise papers' revelations. Members adopted, inter alia, their positions ahead of the 11th WTO Ministerial Conference and the Eastern Partnership Summit. They also adopted resolutions on the new EU-Africa strategy and on the Ombudsman's activities in 2016. Parliament heard a formal address from Andrej Kiska, President of Slovakia, and finally, the 2017 LUX Prize was awarded ...

While inland navigation is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly mode of transport, it is not used to its full capacity. Apart from the need for significant infrastructure improvements, the sector is affected by limited labour mobility and shortage of qualified workers. To enhance labour mobility, the European Commission proposed to establish a common system of qualifications for workers on EU inland waterways, based on their competence. While the EU legislation currently applies only to ...

Como parte de sus esfuerzos para reducir las emisiones del transporte, la Unión desea hacer un mejor uso de la navegación interior. Para ello es necesario abordar la limitada movilidad laboral y la escasez de trabajadores cualificados del sector. La propuesta de Directiva trata de establecer un sistema de cualificaciones basado en las competencias para los trabajadores de todas las vías navegables interiores de la Unión. En última instancia, las nuevas normas tienen por objeto que los puestos de ...

This overview of the transport and tourism sectors in Bulgaria was prepared to provide information for the mission of the Transport and Tourism Committee to the country between 18 and 20 September 2017.

While inland navigation is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly mode of transport, it is not used to its full capacity. Apart from the need for significant infrastructure improvements, the sector is affected by limited labour mobility and shortage of qualified workers. To enhance labour mobility, the European Commission proposes to establish a common system of qualifications for workers on EU inland waterways. While the EU legislation currently applies only to boatmasters, the proposal introduces ...

Dos conjuntos de normas técnicas regulan las vías navegables de la UE actualmente. Una propuesta, en fase de evaluación, intenta armonizar las prescripciones técnicas de expedición de certificados de navegación, asegurar un nivel uniforme de seguridad en la navegación y evitar distorsiones de la competencia.