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Europe 2020 – Europe's growth strategy
This strategy builds on what has been achieved and the lessons learned, the goal being to boost growth and jobs.
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Latest stories - Transport and travel
Road charging plans must be fair to all drivers
14/05/2012 - Transport and travel
The European Commission has today issued guidelines warning that under EU law road charging schemes must not discriminate against foreign drivers. The aim is to assist Member States who are considering introducing new charging schemes for private cars. |VIDEO|
The European Commission updates the European safety list of airlines subject to an operating ban
03/04/2012 - Transport and travel
The European Commission has adopted the 19th update of the European list of air carriers which are for safety reasons subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union. Conviasa, an air carrier certified in Venezuela, was added to the list due to safety concerns. |VIDEO|
Road safety: Progress in cutting EU road deaths falls to 2% in 2011
29/03/2012 - Transport and travel
Progress in cutting road fatalities significantly slowed last year (to -2%) compared with a very promising EU-wide reduction throughout the last decade (on average -6%), according to new figures published by the European Commission.
Train control system: improved standards
25/01/2012 - Transport and travel
The Commission strengthens the certification and authorisation process of the EU’s train signaling and speed control system. On-board products will need to be tested in accredited laboratories.