Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council, 08-09/06/2017 - Main results
Transport issues
TTE
08/06/2017
Highlights from the Transport Council taking place on 8 June 2017, in Luxembourg
Live streaming
8 June 2017
10:15 Public session
15:17 Public session
17:05 Public session
17:45 Press conference
9 June 2017
09:30 Public session
13:00 Press conference
Estimated schedule
The Council i agreed on a general approach on updated rules for the training and qualifications of professional lorry and bus drivers. The update puts greater emphasis on safety in the training and will improve recognition of qualifications obtained in another EU country.
Training for lorry and bus drivers to focus more on safety - Council agrees its position
The Council adopted two sets of conclusions: on the priorities for the EU's maritime transport policy up to 2020 and on road safety. The maritime conclusions identify competitiveness, decarbonisation and digitalisation as guiding principles for EU policy in this area. The road safety conclusions set a target of halving the number of serious injuries on roads in the EU by 2030 from the 2020 baseline. Both sets of conclusions endorse declarations adopted at informal ministerial meetings organised by the presidency in Valletta in March 2017.
Council conclusions on road safety, 8 June 2017
"Today we discussed a large number of initiatives to make transport safer, greener and fairer. The two sets of Council conclusions will guide our maritime policy in the years to come and encourage us to redouble our efforts to improve road safety."
Maltese presidency
Ministers expressed their initial views on the mobility package unveiled by the Commission i on 31 May. "While member states are still analysing these recent proposals, they generally welcomed the Commission's efforts to clarify the existing rules and step up enforcement," said the Maltese presidency. "However, some key parts of the package will need detailed assessment in respect of their social, economic and in some cases also environmental impact."
The information items also included, among other topics, aviation security, in particular electronic items in cabin luggage, and a presentation by the Commission of its 'Open and Connected Europe' initiative, which was published today.
As regards professional qualifications in inland waterways, the presidency highlighted the importance of transport on the inland waterways as an efficient way to alleviate congestion on the European roads and to reduce emissions in the transport sector. The presidency remains committed to finalising the negotiations with the European Parliament i on this file.
Over lunch, ministers discussed work on enabling the International Maritime Organisation to adopt an ambitious initial strategy in 2018 for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from ships as agreed in October 2016.
Agenda highlights
Telecommunications - 9 June
Cross-border parcel delivery
The Council is expected to adopt a general approach on a draft regulation to increase regulatory oversight and price transparency for cross-border parcel delivery services. The proposal aims to bring down prices and improve competition on the market.
EU telecoms rules
Ministers will have a policy debate on the revision of the EU telecoms rules. The objective is to improve fixed and mobile connectivity for everyone in Europe, and to promote investments, competition and innovation while also protecting consumers.
ePrivacy
The Council will look at the progress made on proposed new rules to ensure respect for private life and the protection of personal data in electronic communications (ePrivacy).
Meeting information
Meeting n°3545
Luxembourg
08/06/2017
Preparatory documents
Background brief - Transport issues
Background brief - Telecommunications issues
Provisional agenda, Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council, 8-9 June 2017
Outcome documents
Outcome of the Council meeting
Press releases
EU's maritime transport policy up to 2020
08/06/2017, 11:50
EU sets new target of halving the number of people seriously injured on our roads
08/06/2017, 11:40
Training for lorry and bus drivers to focus more on safety - Council agrees its position
08/06/2017, 10:30
Press information
6 June 2017
Press briefing
16:30
Main press room - Justus Lipsius building - by Ambassador Neil Kerr - This briefing is "off the record"
8 June 2017
Press opportunity
08:30
Arrivals - VIP entrance - European Convention Centre, Luxembourg
09:00
Presidency doorstep - VIP entrance - European Convention Centre, Luxembourg
10:00
Roundtable
Press conference
17:00
Press room - European Convention Centre, Luxembourg
9 June 2017
Press opportunity
08:30
Arrivals - VIP entrance - European Convention Centre, Luxembourg
08:45
Presidency doorstep - VIP entrance - European Convention Centre, Luxembourg
09:30
Roundtable
Press conference
13:00
Press room - European Convention Centre, Luxembourg
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