With 22 votes in favour, 21 against and two abstentions, the MEPs on the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) adopted their negotiating position on Thursday 7 December. Members of the ECR and EPP groups opposed certain provisions, in particular the stricter rules for novice drivers and compulsory medical check-ups.
“It’s a common-sense vote, which reminds us that the driving licence is a tool for road safety”, said the rapporteur, Karima Delli...