Highlights

Three new Commission proposals will simplify planning and booking for regional, long-distance and cross-border travel, and ensure better protection for rail passengers for the entire journey.

Tourism destinations across Europe are invited to present their most innovative and sustainable tourism initiatives, positioning themselves as leading examples in the field. Applications are open until 12 June.

The Commission adopted two strategies to drive competitiveness, sustainability, security and resilience within the EU’s wider waterborne sector. The strategies focus on ports, shipping and shipbuilding.
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The Commission has proposed new rules to make seamless travel across Europe a reality.
The Commission is set to review the Drone Strategy 2.0 this year, to assess progress since its adoption in 2022 and identify possible adjustments or additional measures for the development of the EU’s drone market.
The Middle East crisis continues to affect Europe’s transport and tourism sector, notably through disruptions to fuel supply and the closure of certain air and shipping routes.