Consultation on security in urban transport and rail 22-03-2006 The European Commission launched a public consultation on 17 March with
particular bearing on rail and urban passenger transport security. The
Commission aims to determine and implement a European framework for combating
the terrorist threat in the transport sector. The public consultation will
result in a official European Commission Communication, an official EU
standpoint on the issue, later this year. The EU invites all interested parties
to share their opinion. The consultation closes on 15 April 2006.
The Commission wants to achieve higher security in transport by putting into
practice an information exchange mechanism, including exchange of experience and
best practice, on issues relating to rail and urban transport security.
The aim of the consultation is to collect opinions as to the feasibility of
ensuring real and effective cooperation on a European scale. It contains
questions about the most appropriate form for the exchange of information
(international conferences, seminars, working groups, twinning arrangements,
etc.) and whether member states should be required to nominate someone to be
responsible for gathering and disseminating this information.
LinksFor more information on the consultation please visit the European Commission website.Source: European Information Service back |
