Antimicrobial-resistant infections are predicted to become the second biggest cause of death worldwide by 2050. Despite increasing investment in the development of new antimicrobials, awareness campaigns on antimicrobial misuse and abuse, and monitoring of antimicrobial use and resistance in animals, humans and the environment, antimicrobial resistance continues to grow and the last three decades have not seen even one novel antimicrobial class reach the market. Could the answer lie in a 'Trojan horse' strategy to disrupt a natural physiological process common to all bacteria?

EPRS STOA podcast - What if a 'Trojan horse' strategy could help address antimicrobial resistance?

The European Commission proposed to expand the scope of the existing EU rules on the deployment of intelligent transport systems (ITS) in road transport to cover new and emerging challenges and to make essential ITS services mandatory across the EU. The proposal seeks to resolve problems stemming from the lack of interoperability and continuity of the existing applications and services, but also from the low level of availability and sharing of the data supporting ITS services. Finally, it aims to ensure effective concertation and cooperation among stakeholders.

EPRS policy podcast - Intelligent road transport systems

As part of the 'Fit for 55' package, the Commission presented a legislative proposal to review the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). The aim of the review is to align the EU ETS Directive with the EU target set out in the European Climate Law to reduce net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55 % by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. To this end, the amount of emission allowances would be reduced, fewer allowances would be allocated for free, and the ETS would be extended to maritime transport. This would reduce emissions in the ETS sectors by 61 % by 2030, compared to 2005. A separate new emissions trading system would be established for fuel distribution for road transport and buildings.

EPRS policy podcast - Review of the EU ETS: 'Fit for 55' package

Todos os dias, milhares de animais vivos são transportados dentro e fora da UE para comercialização ou abate. Vejamos como a UE assegura que eles sejam adequadamente tratados durante a sua viagem.

Saiba o que a Europa faz pelas pessoas que se preocupam com o transporte de animais.

Cada día se transportan miles de animales vivos dentro y fuera de la Unión Europea para su venta o matanza. Esta es la forma en que la UE garantiza que se les trata adecuadamente durante el transporte:

Esto es lo que Europa hace por las personas preocupadas por el transporte de los animales.

Varje dag transporteras tusentals levande djur både inom EU och över EU:s gränser för att säljas eller slaktas. EU agerar för att djuren ska ha det bra under transporterna.

Det här gör EU för djurskydd i samband med transporter.

On 9 May 1950, the Salon de l’Horloge in the French Ministry of&nbsp;Foreign Affairs building on Quai d’Orsay in Paris was transformed into a press room. At 18:00, Robert Schuman gave his speech that led to the establishment of a new supranational organisation with a view to creating a common coal and steel market between France and Germany which was also open to other European countries. It would be the European Coal and Steel Community, or ECSC. Since 1985, Europe Day has been celebrated on 9 May every year.

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​​​​​' World peace cannot be safeguarded without the making of creative efforts proportionate to the dangers which threaten it. 
The contribution which an organized and living Europe can bring to civilization is indispensable to the maintenance of peaceful relations. In taking upon herself for more than 20 years the role of champion of a united Europe, France has always had as her essential aim the service of peace. A united Europe was not achieved and we had war. 
Europe will not be made all at once, or according to a single plan. It will be built through concrete achievements which first create a de facto solidarity. The coming together of the nations of Europe requires the elimination of the age-old opposition of France and Germany. Any action taken must in the first place concern these two countries. 
With this aim in view, the French Government proposes that action be taken immediately on one limited but decisive point. 
It proposes that Franco-German production of coal and steel as a whole be placed under a common High Authority, within the framework of an organization open to the participation of the other countries of Europe. The pooling of coal and steel production should immediately provide for the setting up of common foundations for economic development as a first step in the federation of Europe, and will change the destinies of those regions which have long been devoted to the manufacture of munitions of war, of which they have been the most constant victims. 
The solidarity in production thus established will make it plain that any war between France and Germany becomes not merely unthinkable, but materially impossible. The setting up of this powerful productive unit, open to all countries willing to take part and bound ultimately to provide all the member countries with the basic elements of industrial production on the same terms, will lay a true foundation for their economic unification. 
This production will be offered to the world as a whole without distinction or exception, with the aim of contributing to raising living standards and to promoting peaceful achievements. With increased resources Europe will be able to pursue the achievement of one of its essential tasks, namely, the development of the African continent. In this way, there will be realised simply and speedily that fusion of interest which is indispensable to the establishment of a common economic system; it may be the leaven from which may grow a wider and deeper community between countries long opposed to one another by sanguinary divisions. 
By pooling basic production and by instituting a new High Authority, whose decisions will bind France, Germany and other member countries, this proposal will lead to the realization of the first concrete foundation of a European federation indispensable to the preservation of peace. 
To promote the realization of the objectives defined, the French Government is ready to open negotiations on the following bases. 
The task with which this common High Authority will be charged will be that of securing in the shortest possible time the modernization of production and the improvement of its quality; the supply of coal and steel on identical terms to the French and German markets, as well as to the markets of other member countries; the development in common of exports to other countries; the equalization and improvement of the living conditions of workers in these industries. 
To achieve these objectives, starting from the very different conditions in which the production of member countries is at present situated, it is proposed that certain transitional measures should be instituted, such as the application of a production and investment plan, the establishment of compensating machinery for equating prices, and the creation of a restructuring fund to facilitate the rationalization of production. The movement of coal and steel between member countries will immediately be freed from all customs duty, and will not be affected by differential transport rates. Conditions will gradually be created which will spontaneously provide for the more rational distribution of production at the highest level of productivity. 
In contrast to international cartels, which tend to impose restrictive practices on distribution and the exploitation of national markets, and to maintain high profits, the organization will ensure the fusion of markets and the expansion of production. 
The essential principles and undertakings defined above will be the subject of a treaty signed between the States and submitted for the ratification of their parliaments. The negotiations required to settle details of applications will be undertaken with the help of an arbitrator appointed by common agreement. He will be entrusted with the task of seeing that the agreements reached conform with the principles laid down, and, in the event of a deadlock, he will decide what solution is to be adopted. 
The common High Authority entrusted with the management of the scheme will be composed of independent persons appointed by the governments, giving equal representation. A chairman will be chosen by common agreement between the governments. The Authority's decisions will be enforceable in France, Germany and other member countries. Appropriate measures will be provided for means of appeal against the decisions of the Authority. 
A representative of the United Nations will be accredited to the Authority, and will be instructed to make a public report to the United Nations twice yearly, giving an account of the working of the new organization, particularly as concerns the safeguarding of its objectives. 
The institution of the High Authority will in no way prejudge the methods of ownership of enterprises. In the exercise of its functions, the common High Authority will take into account the powers conferred upon the International Ruhr Authority and the obligations of all kinds imposed upon Germany, so long as these remain in force. '

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Schuman Declaration - 9 May 1950

EP Plenary session - Intelligent Road Transport Systems

EP Plenary session- Charging of heavy goods vehicles for the use of certain infrastructures

2021 European Year of Rail - Illustration of the railway station in Strasbourg

Self-service electric 
scooter or e-scooter, providing alternative mobility, parked in front of the European Parliament in Brussels.

Sustainable mobility. Clean transport system. Low emission mobility.Clean alternative vehicule.

BULC, Violeta  - Member of the EC in charge of Transport

Plenary session week 50 2016 in Strasbourg - Joint debate - Railway package

CRAMER, Michael (Greens/EFA, DE); BULC, Violeta (EC) - Member of the EC in charge of Transport

TRAN Committee - Structured dialogue - Exchange of views with the Commissioner in charge of Transport on the Commission Work Programme and presentation on transport projects under EFSI/CEF

Maalbeek - Maelbeek metro station is still closed one week after the terrorist attacks in Brussels on March 22, 2016

CRAMER, Michael (Greens/EFA, DE); BULC, Violeta - Member of the EC in charge of Transport

TRAN Committee meeting on the aviation package

Plenary Session week 49, 2015 in Brussels. Sustainable urban mobility

Violeta BULC - Commissioner in charge of Transport, Markus FERBER

Exchange of views with Commissioner in charge of Transport

Violeta BULC - Commissioner in charge of  Transport

Plenary session week 11 2015 in Strasbourg - Dimensions and weights of road vehicles circulating within the Community

Violeta BULC - Commissioner-designate for transport

TRAN Hearing of Commissioner-designate for Transport

Public transportation - Bus advertising the EE2014 campaign in front of the EP headquarters in Brussels

EE2014 Campaign streets brussels

Siim KALLAS ,Commissioner  in charge of transport

Plenary session week 9 2014 - Strasbourg - Railway package

Commissioner Siim KALLAS, Vice President, in charge of Transport

Plenary Session Week 03 2014 in Strabourg - Non-discrimination in the framework of sexual and reproductive health and rights  Commission statement

Illustration on road traffic

Press conference by EC Vice President Siim KALLAS on Single European Sky

Vaststelling van een maximale reisduur van acht uur voor slachtdieren die binnen de Europese Unie worden vervoerd (schriftelijke verklaring)

Establishment of a maximum eight-hour journey limit for animals transported in the European Union for the purpose of being slaughtered (written declaration)

Van smartphones tot slimme steden, apparaten met een internetverbinding produceren steeds meer gegevens. Het Europees Parlement wil het potentieel daarvan vrijgeven. Gegevens zijn de sleutel tot innovatie in sectoren van technologie tot gezondheid, transport tot landbouw. De Europarlementariërs zijn bezorgd dat te veel gegevens onbenut blijven of in handen zijn van techreuzen. Ze willen nieuwe regels om kleinere bedrijven en overheidsinstanties te helpen betere producten en diensten te leveren. De Dataverordening creëert een kader voor de economie van morgen.

Wat biedt de nieuwe EU-Dataverordening aan bedrijven, innovators en Europeanen?

MEPs debate on the following topics: Transitional rules for the packaging and labelling of veterinary medicinal products; The case of Osman Kavala in Turkey; Reports of continued organ harvesting in China; The continuous crackdown of political opposition in Cambodia; Competition policy - annual report 2021 - Andreas SCHWAB (EPP, DE); Threats to stability, security and democracy in Western and Sahelian Africa; Ongoing hearings under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Poland and Hungary; State of play of EU-Moldova cooperation; Impact of the war against Ukraine on women; Impact of Russian illegal war of aggression against Ukraine on the EU transport and tourism sectors.

Voting session (part 2)

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine back in February, MEPs debate the impact of the war on the EU’s transport and tourism sectors, as well as the EU’s preparedness for cyber-attacks. Closing statement by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission.

EU preparedness to cyber-attack following Russia invasion on Ukraine: closing statement by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine back in February, MEPs debate the impact of the war on the EU’s transport and tourism sectors, as well as the EU’s preparedness for cyber-attacks.

EU preparedness to cyber-attack following Russia invasion on Ukraine: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

EU preparedness to cyber-attack following Russia invasion on Ukraine: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine back in February, MEPs debate the impact of the war on the EU’s transport and tourism sectors, as well as the EU’s preparedness for cyber-attacks. Opening statement by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission.

EU preparedness to cyber-attack following Russia invasion on Ukraine: opening statement by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission

As part of the 'Fit for 55' package, the European Commission presented a legislative proposal to review the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). The aim of the review is to align the EU ETS Directive with the EU target set out in the European Climate Law to reduce net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55 % by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. To this end, the amount of emission allowances would be reduced, fewer allowances would be allocated for free, and the ETS would be extended to maritime transport. This would reduce emissions in the ETS sectors by 61 % by 2030, compared to 2005. A separate new emissions trading system would be established for fuel distribution for road transport and buildings. The Innovation Fund and the Modernisation Fund would be enlarged, and Member States would be obliged to spend all of their ETS revenues on climate action. Restrictions: ©The material may not be edited and must be shown entirely.

EPRS - Review of the EU ETS

The Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) adopted on Thursday, with 74 votes in favour, 8 against and 5 abstentions, its position on proposed rules to govern the entire battery product life cycle, from design to end-of-life. Rapporteur Simona BONAFÈ (S&D, IT), explaines that the report includes the possibility for any citizen to remove these batteries on their own and also having batteries that are more accessible to consumers. She also stressed that the EP added an ad hoc category: “Light Means of Transport” (batteries used for electric cars and also for mopeds, scooters) for these forms of batteries that will be increasingly used and available on the market.

Regulation concerning batteries and waste batteries: statement by Simona BONAFÈ (S&D, IT), rapporteur

MEPs debate on possible strategies to minimize the impact of transport of animals. Closing statements by Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety.

Joint debate on animal transport: closing statement Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health

On Thursday, MEPs from the ANIT Committee debated and adopted, with 557 votes to 55 and 78 abstentions, recommendations to update the current EU rules. They call on the Commission and EU countries to step up their efforts to respect animal welfare during transport, update EU rules and appoint an EU commissioner responsible for animal welfare.

Animal transport: extracts from the debate, results of the vote and statement by Isabel CARVALHAIS (S&D, PT), rapporteur

MEPs debate on possible strategies to minimize the impact of transport of animals. First part of the debate.

Joint debate on animal transport: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

MEPs debate on possible strategies to minimize the impact of transport of animals. Opening statements by Isabel CARVALHAIS (S&D,PT) and by Daniel BUDA (EPP,RO), rapporteurs and by Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety. This transcript is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Joint debate on animal transport: opening statements by Isabel CARVALHAIS (S&D, PT), Daniel BUDA (EPP, RO), rapporteurs, and by Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health

We maken een digitale revolutie mee. Artificiële intelligentie en supercomputing gaan ons leven veranderen op gebieden zoals transport en zorg. De Europarlementariërs willen dat het nieuwe programma Digitaal Europa ervoor zorgt dat de EU aan de top staat inzake nieuwe technologieën en op goede weg is naar klimaatneutraliteit in 2050.

De digitale toekomst van Europa

De Europese handel is altijd afhankelijk geweest van scheepvaartroutes. De afgelopen vier decennia heeft Europese wetgeving een belangrijke rol gespeeld in het ontwikkelen van een snelle, efficiënte en eerlijke scheepvaart. Vandaag blijft maritiem transport essentieel voor de handel in de EU, en het Parlement dringt erop aan om dit tegen 2050 C02-neutraal te maken.

Tijdlijn: Maritiem transport in de EU

2021 is het Europees Jaar van de spoorwegen, maar wat betekent dat? Om klimaatneutraliteit te bereiken tegen 2050 moet de EU de CO2-uitstoot van transport drastisch verlagen. Investeren in spoorwegen en de trein promoten als een duurzaam, veilig en modern transportmiddel is een van de doelen van dit jaar.

2021: Europees Jaar van de spoorwegen

This infoclip shows illustrative footage about an example of circular economy: the recycling circuit of paper towels then turned into toilet paper. The used paper towels are collected by a cleaner and then picked up by a recycling partner and brought to a paper mill where they are recycled into new tissue products.

Infoclip: Circular economy - Recycling of paper towels

Het Parlement dringt bij EU-landen aan op verbetering van het dierenwelzijn tijdens het vervoer. Een van de voorstellen is verkorting van de reistijden en zwaardere straffen voor overtreders.

Welzijn van vervoerde dieren

Het Europees Parlement bevordert het gebruik van hernieuwbare energiebronnen met nieuwe, ambitieuze streefcijfers die de EU dichter bij het bereiken van de klimaatdoelstellingen brengt. De EU wil haar burgers in het middelpunt van de energietransitie houden door zelfverbruikers te beschermen, energie-efficiëntie te steunen en te ijveren voor een schoner transport.

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