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Resolution on Germany's road toll plan

Summary

The European Parliament expresses serious concerns about Germany's proposed car toll, citing potential discrimination against foreign drivers and violations of EU law.
10 15.03.2017
Other
economy
transport
european union
business and competition

Key points

  • Concerns that the German road toll system may violate the principle of non-discrimination based on nationality.
  • Criticism regarding the decision to put an infringement procedure against Germany on hold based on a political agreement.
  • The need for road charging systems to be electronic, distance-based, and follow environmental responsibility principles.
  • A call for a harmonized European framework for road charging to prevent market fragmentation and support the single transport area.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Commission’s approval of Germany’s revised plan to introduce a road toll Commission’s approval of Germany’s revised plan to introduce a road toll
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