05/04/2019 (Agence Europe) – On Thursday, 4 April, the lorry drivers' unions, represented by the European Transport Workers' Federation (ETF), gave their reaction to the vote in plenary session at the European Parliament earlier the same day on the social and market aspects of the first mobility package (posting of drivers, driving time and rest periods, tachograph, cabotage and market access) (see EUROPE 12229/1). They broadly welcomed the vote, on the basis of the content of the MEPs' recommendations. "We are pleased with the compromise, although on some parts of the Mobility Package we would have preferred a stronger outcome", said ETF President Frank Moreels. "We will keep a very close eye on the implementation of future rules, and on their enforcement", he added. (LT)