European Parliament Committee on Transport and Tourism
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The Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) is a standing committee of the European Parliament. It is responsible for common European Union legislation on road, rail, inland-waterway, maritime and air transport, including market access, transport safety, infrastructure and the Trans-European Transport Network. It also oversees the Union's tourism policy, in which the EU supports and complements action by the member states.[1]
| Committee on Transport and Tourism | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | TRAN |
| Type | Standing committee |
| Legislature | European Parliament |
| Parliamentary term | 10th European Parliament |
| Chair | Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi EPP, Greece |
| Vice-Chairs | Virginijus Sinkevičius (Greens/EFA) Sophia Kircher (EPP) Elena Kountoura (The Left) Matteo Ricci (S&D) |
| Members | 46 |
| Political composition | EPP: 12 · S&D: 9 · ECR: 5 · Renew: 5 · PfE: 5 · Greens/EFA: 3 · The Left: 3 · ESN: 3 · NI: 1 |
| Jurisdiction | Road, rail, inland waterway, maritime and air transport; transport safety; trans-European transport networks; mobility and tourism policy |
| Counterpart | Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council |
| Website | Official website |
Responsibilities
TRAN is responsible for the development of a common policy for rail, road, inland-waterway, maritime and air transport. Its work covers the rules governing transport services, safety, technical standards, infrastructure, passenger rights and the functioning of the internal transport market.[2]
Its remit includes:
- the common transport policy for road, rail, inland-waterway, maritime and air transport;
- market access and conditions for the provision of transport services;
- transport safety and security;
- technical standards and interoperability;
- passenger rights and accessibility;
- working conditions in transport sectors where these fall within transport legislation;
- the Trans-European Transport Network and transport infrastructure funding;
- sustainable mobility, alternative fuels and the decarbonisation of transport;
- relations with transport agencies, including the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, European Maritime Safety Agency and European Union Agency for Railways;
- integrated transport and intermodal connections; and
- tourism policy and measures supporting the competitiveness and sustainability of the tourism sector.[2][1]
Transport policy
The committee examines legislation governing the movement of passengers and goods throughout the European Union. Its work affects access to transport markets, vehicle and infrastructure standards, cross-border services, safety requirements and the rights of passengers using air, rail, bus, coach and maritime transport.[3]
TRAN also considers measures intended to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and improve energy efficiency in transport while maintaining connectivity, competitiveness and affordable mobility. Its work includes alternative-fuels infrastructure, cleaner vehicles, rail capacity, combined transport and the environmental performance of aviation and shipping.[1]
Trans-European Transport Network
The Trans-European Transport Network is intended to improve connections between the member states through an integrated network of railways, roads, inland waterways, ports, airports and multimodal terminals. TRAN acts as Parliament's lead committee for legislation on TEN-T planning and implementation.[4]
The committee scrutinises priorities, deadlines, technical standards and EU financing for the core and comprehensive networks, including cross-border links and the removal of infrastructure bottlenecks.
Tourism policy
Tourism remains primarily a competence of the member states, but the European Union may support, coordinate and complement national action. TRAN considers initiatives concerning the competitiveness, digitalisation, accessibility and sustainability of the European tourism sector.[5]
The committee also examines the effects of transport connectivity, passenger rights, labour shortages, climate policy and crises on tourism businesses and destinations.
Chairs
The following table lists the chairs of the committee since 2009.
| Name | Political group | Member state | Took office | Left office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Simpson | S&D |  United Kingdom |
2009 | 2014 | |
| Michael Cramer | Greens/EFA |  Germany |
2014 | 2017 | |
| Karima Delli | Greens/EFA |  France |
2017 | 2024 | |
| Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi | EPP |  Greece |
2024 | Incumbent[6] |
Members
10th Parliament, 2024–2029
The committee currently has 46 full members. Its composition is shown below, with the chair and vice-chairs indicated in italics.[6]
Substitute members
Research support
The committee is supported by the European Parliament's Policy Department for Structural and Cohesion Policies. It provides studies, briefings and analyses on transport markets, infrastructure, passenger rights, safety, sustainable mobility, aviation, shipping, railways, road transport and tourism.[7]
Research prepared for the committee is published through Parliament's supporting-analyses database and the European Parliament Think Tank.[8]