eu transport

MORE EU CONTROL OVER TRANSPORT

MORE EU CONTROL OVER THE SECURITY OF PORTS
The UK’s maritime security is to be made answerable to the EU.
The European Commission’s plans to take more control over the security surrounding ports will hand them more power over them, but it will also enhance its power over shipping and the areas surrounding ports.

Commission report: Report assessing the implementation of the Directive on enhancing port security COM(09) 02

MOVES TOWARDS A COMMON TRANSPORT POLICY
The EU proposes to control transportation.
The European Commission is seeking more powers to allow it to be in charge of;

* technological innovation in transport
* intelligent systems to manage traffic
* the role of transport over water and ports
* airports
* issues relating to passenger and freight traffic
As part of the EU’s plans to integrate the UK’s transport system within the EU’s, the European Commission will also be able to influence how much Britain spends on transportation networks.

Green paper TEN-T: A policy review towards a better integrated Trans-European Transport Network at the service of the common Transport policy COM(09) 44

MORE EU CONTROL OVER CARS
The EU has restated its proposals to have spyware added to our cars.
This will allow for road charging using the EU’s Galileo satellite system which will give the European Union a new revenue stream. The European Commission is using the issue of climate change as an excuse for this new stealth tax on motoring.

These proposals will enable the European Union to enhance its traffic management policy plans and begin the harmonisation of traffic laws. The plans have a number of privacy implications relating to personal data and may infringe civil liberties.

Commission Communication: Action plan for the deployment of intelligent transport systems in Europe COM(08) 886

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