EMSA

Luxembourg, 15 June 2011.

European Ministers will consider during a Transport Council in Luxembourg on 16 June key proposals from the Commission, including a Directive to foster a single European railway area and, a Regulation to expand the responsibilities of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). In addition they will discuss Europe's response to volcanic ash clouds as well as the Transport White Paper. The Council will be attended by European Commission Vice-President Siim Kallas, responsible for transport.