Opened by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and hosted by Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Connecting Europe Days brought together more than 3,700 participants in Brussels.
Landmark agreement modernises and strengthens EU air passenger rights by clarifying existing provisions and reinforcing legal certainty for travellers, airlines and enforcement authorities across the EU.
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.
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The EU air safety list protects passengers by prohibiting unsafe airlines from operating to, within, from, or over the European Union.
The EU is the only area in the world where passengers are protected by a full set of rights - whether they travel by air, rail, ship or bus and coach.
EU law requiring more sustainable aviation fuel at airports, cutting flight emissions and boosting cleaner air travel uptake.
EU law cutting ships’ greenhouse-gas intensity and requiring cleaner energy use in ports to support greener maritime transport.
EU policy linking rail, road, ports and airports into one seamless network to boost mobility, trade and cohesion Europe-wide.
EU measures to boost clean, digital and resilient road transport, supporting industry, jobs, charging and innovation.
EU air travel security info for passengers: cabin and hold baggage rules, screening, prohibited items and liquids at EU airports.
EU rules set driving, breaks and rest times for lorry and coach drivers to improve road safety, fair competition and working conditions.
EU tachograph rules: smart devices track driving, rest and border crossings to improve road safety and fair competition.
EU’s high-speed rail plan aims to boost fast, cross-border, sustainable travel and better connect European cities by 2030.
EU boosts alternative-fuels infrastructure across Europe to support cleaner transport, cut emissions and make zero-emission travel easier.
EU military mobility boosts transport links and rules so troops and equipment can move swiftly, safely and seamlessly across Europe.
News
Europe’s drone community convened in Brussels on 9-10 November for the EU Drone Summit, a two-day conference on the future of drone operations in the EU.
The Commission presents a new EU Sustainable Tourism Strategy, to increase the sector’s competitiveness, sustainability and resilience.
The Commission released the final figures on road fatalities for 2025, reporting 19,350 deaths due to road crashes.