Safety of truck parking lots in the EU

by name voted on 25.11.2021

Summary

The European Parliament calls for improved safety and security at truck parking areas across the EU to combat organized crime and protect drivers.

9 25.11.2021

Other

economy

transport

criminal law

public safety

social policy

Key points

There is a massive shortage of overnight parking spaces for trucks across the EU, estimated at around 100,000 spots.
Organized crime groups are increasingly targeting high-value cargo and drivers, leading to significant economic losses and physical violence.
The EU needs to establish mandatory, harmonized standards for the security and service levels of truck parking areas.
Enhanced cooperation between Member State law enforcement and Europol is essential to tackle cross-border crime.

Vote

PPE

S&D

Renew

Verts/ALE

ID

ECR

The Left

NI

Total

Speeches

1 Speech in total

Pro

Contra

Dimitrios PAPADIMOULIS

Dimitrios PAPADIMOULIS

The Left

0:05 min

4. First voting session

Documents (PDFs)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the safety of truck parking lots in the EU The safety of truck parking lots in the EU

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