Jacques Barrot Union Quotations

The new rules will make the European Union the first trading bloc in the world to add a full security dimension to all forms of freight transport.

We're talking about helping the ports of the European Union to respond effectively to the increase in maritime transport and the risk of saturation of port capacity. Opening up port activities would allow for further competitiveness and growth.

It would be entirely unfair to the other airlines in the European Union to continue in this fashion because they are respecting the rules,

The European Union now has a coherent approach to banning airlines. This black list will keep dubious airlines out of Europe. It will also make sure that all airlines operating in Europe's sky meet the highest safety standards.