| Author (Corporate) | European Parliament: European Parliamentary Research Service |
|---|---|
| Series Title | Briefing: EU Legislation in Progress |
| Series Details | November 2016 |
| Publication Date | November 2017 |
| Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog, Policy-making |
|
‘EU Legislation in Progress’ briefings aim to provide Members of the European Parliament with systematic and automatic analysis on all substantial proposals for EU legislation at every stage of the legislative procedure. Each contains an account of the purpose, content and legal aspects of the legislation proposed, in particular analysing what the legislation would change, as well as any previous legislation and the background. An overview of stakeholders’ views is also provided, as well as the opinions of national parliaments and the two advisory committees. They are all made publicly available for stakeholders and the public.While inland navigation is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly mode of transport, it is not used to its full capacity. Apart from the need for significant infrastructure improvements, the sector is affected by limited labour mobility and shortage of qualified workers. To enhance labour mobility, the European Commission proposes to establish a common system of qualifications for workers on EU inland waterways. While the EU legislation currently applies only to boatmasters, the proposal introduces harmonised rules for all deck crew members. Moreover, it extends the scope of legislation to the previously excluded River Rhine. Ultimately, the proposal should facilitate entry to professions in inland navigation, improve career prospects and make jobs in the sector more attractive. The European Parliament was due to vote on the proposal in its plenary session in November 2017. |
|
| Source Link | http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/BRIE/2016/593548/EPRS_BRI(2016)593548_EN.pdf |
| Related Links |
|
| Subject Categories | Mobility and Transport |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
